open Fallout Equestria: Endeavor

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip finally feels Dashia loosen her grip and he turns back to the fire. He stretches his limbs after they had been constricted so tightly. "wow I never thought a Pegasus wing would be so strong, I felt as if she was going to break me" He thought to himself as he sat still looking at the newcomer with his magic on his magnum but hasn't pulled it from it's holster yet.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

The newcomer pulled down his hood and looked around at the group. He was a zebra, and quite a well groomed one at that. His coat was relatively clean and the contrast of his stripes was stark. His mane was woven into a series of long dreadlocks with a few beads strung here and there along them.

 

"Are you ponyfolk all right? Good thing I was searching for a place to lay down for the night." He smiled.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip stood up from his seat walking over to the newcomer with his eyes fixed on him out of fascination, he still kept his magic on his magnum just in case. "This is incredible, I got to meet two uncommon races on my first day out of Ponyville. A zebra, again incredible I've never seen a zebra before..." Chip's head perked up suddenly realizing he was invading another's space again.

 

"Sorry didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, what do we call you?" Chip asked with a smile.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia stays close to Chip. She leans on him cuddling him. She says, "I think we should let him be for now. He did just save our necks from whatever that was." She points to the fire and then continues to snuggle against Chip. She seems happy being by Chip for now.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

The Shaman leaned back from the personal space invader, looking back and forth awkwardly. When he backed away, he cleared his throat and spoke.

 

"Apology accepted and I'm glad you're all well. I greet all of you humbly, my name is Ezekiel. If I might impose, what are your names pray tell?"

[Unicorncob 5,694]

Crackshot glanced over as the stranger removed his hood, and his heart stopped at what he saw.

 

A zebra.

 

Persuasion dropped from his magical grip as he backed away a few paces from the newcomer, his eyes widened and his breathing becoming rapid. Thoughts and memories rushed into his head. Dark memories, that he'd been trying for years to suppress.

 

He clenched his eyes shut as images flashed and familiar sounds erupted in his head.

Taunting cackles, gunshots, a mare's pained scream.

His own voice crying out.

 

NO!!

 

His eyes shot open, and he swore the new zebra in front of him was her. He clenched them shut and shook his head before opening them again, revealing it not to be so. His heart raced, but his breathing began to soften.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip felt Dashia pressing against him, he looked down at her and smiled as he put his side legs out to help balance him from Dashia leaning on him. Chip returned his gaze to Ezekiel "I'm Chip Circuit, if you need assistance in weaponry or technology I'm your colt." He said with a grin.

 

Chip then noticed Crackshot beginning to look panicked "Crackshot are you okay? anything I can do to help?" he asked when Crackshot opened his eyes beginning to calm down. Chip didn't hear a response and looked back at Ezekiel.

 

He extended his hoof toward the fire " well you're welcome to some meat, you're probably hungry," he said looking back and realized the meat was reduced to chunks of  meat resembling charcoal. He returned his gaze forward "Or not, unless you like eating charcoal."

Edited April 15, 2015 by Chip Circuit

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia held out the other half of hers and says, "Name's Cloudia Dashia. Please call me Dashia. Here it is good. I held onto mine so it might be a bit cold now." She held Chip with a wing still snuggling into him. She laxed her weight when he started teetering. She just smiles waiting for a reply from this Ezekiel.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Chip felt Dashia pressing against him, he looked down at her and smiled as he put his side legs out to help balance him from Dashia leaning on him. Chip returned his gaze to Ezekiel "I'm Chip Circuit, if you need assistance in weaponry or technology I'm your colt." He said with a grin.

 

He extended his hoof toward the fire "You're welcome to some meat, you're probably hungry," he said looking back and realized the meat was reduced to chunks of  meat resembling charcoal. He returned his gaze forward "Or not, unless you like eating charcoal."

@@Midnight_Aurora, 

 

"All I would request is a place of seat, though I must also ask, you ponies eat meat?" His eyebrow raised and his tone was curious but not offended. Ezekiel's voice was deep, rich, and tinged with an accent that would be hard to pin for those with an ear for such. He didn't sound like the zebra from the homeland still fighting a war long over. In fact, put him in concealing power armor and he could pass for a Steel Ranger.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Steel Accord

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked at Ezekiel "honestly I know it's weird but in the wasteland you can't afford to be picky," he said with a grin. "Rather hard to find plants anymore to consume."

 

@@Unicorncob

Chip leaned against Dashia pushing her up on her own hooves "one minute Dashia,"  he said to her as he walked back to Crackshot who was still silent.

 

Chip reached Crackshot and set his hoof on Crackshot's shoulder. "Hey you alright, you seemed rather panicked for a bit. Let alone your eyes seem rather distant, do you need to talk about something?" Chip asked hoping to lend a hoof if he could.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia says, "Under normal ccircumstances, I am a vegitarian. But ma and pa told me to not knock something till I tried it."

 

She still offers it to him. She also seems to be the most relaxed of the group. She also is tipsy from her cider. So she would be the most lax right now.

[Unicorncob 5,694]

Crackshot sat down, staring down at the dirt while still panting heavily. He was beginning to relax, but the shock was always difficult to overcome once it happened.

Every zebra he came across, this would happen. These little panic attacks served as little reminders, that no matter how hard he tried to repress the memories, they were there.

 

He acknowledged Chip had asked him something, and he glanced aside toward him. He swallowed some air and took a deep breath as he came over and put a hoof on his shoulder.

"Just, gimme a minute," he panted, shaking his head as if to dispel the dark thoughts for now. Thankfully, once an attack happened, he wouldn't have another with a familiar zebra.

 

He's not her. He's not her. He's not her. He repeated in his head, taking another deep breath as his heart began to relax.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Ezekiel padded the pouch under his cloak in thought. He had enough root stalks to last him at least a month if rationed, perhaps he should share some with these ponies? After all, he was intending to sleep there tonight, he might as well make an offer in payment to share their space.

Dashia says, "Under normal ccircumstances, I am a vegitarian. But ma and pa told me to not knock something till I tried it."

She still offers it to him. She also seems to be the most relaxed of the group. She also is tipsy from her cider. So she would be the most lax right now.

 

"This might seem more ungrateful than some might allow, but I'll pass on your offer for now. Just so you're generosity isn't for naught, let it be known I appreciate the thought." Ezekeiel smiled and did a slight bow of his head to the pegasus.

 

He did find her being a pegasus interesting but not remarkable, she was far from the first he'd seen.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia shrugs and returns to her spot. "Chip is Crackshot all right? He looked panicked just now." She munches on the meat and opens her final bottle of cider. She then pulls out that statue of rainbow dash and Ezekiel can tell that Dashia is just a color changed version of Rainbow Dash from the statue as comparison.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked back down at Crack shot and back at Dashia to answer her Question "He says he's alright he just needs a second." He shared.

 

Chip looked back at Crackshot setting his hoof back on his shoulder "If you need help or somepony to talk to, let me know." He offered, Chip returned his hoof to the ground and walked over to Dashia.

 

"I'm going to call it a night," he said looking back at Ezekiel "In my opinion we can let him stay the night here, but it's also up to you two as well." 

 

Chip walked off to the farmhouse, soon ending up inside. He cast his light spell and looked around realizing Allie took the couch he was planning to sleep on. He let out a sigh and cleared a spot on the floor.

[Unicorncob 5,694]

Crackshot took a deep breath and glanced up to the zebra, once he was sure the thoughts were reburied. He got up and placed Persuasion on his back before approaching him.

 

"Ezekiel, right?" He grunted, his voice still rather shaky. He lifted up a hoof. "Thanks for the help."

 

He nodded toward the farmhouse. "We're spending the night over there, you're welcome to join up if you want. I'm keeping watch for the night."

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia quickly follows him and instead of letting him sleep on the floor. She attempts to get him to come upstairs With her. "Come on this way, I know of a place." She tries getting him to follow her up to one of the bedrooms. She doesn't seem to be willing and wanting him to join her.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked at Dashia who was inviting him upstairs "That's alright I can tell how unsure you are about that idea, you go to sleep I'll make my own arrangements." He said smiling.

 

As chip was pushing empty alcohol bottles to the side he realized Greshken was still passed out in the dirt near the fire. "I guess I should see if the others will help me drag his ass in here." Chip muttered to himself leaving the farmhouse heading back outside.

 

Once he rejoined the others he stood beside Greshken "Can you help me get this big lug inside the farm house, we shouldn't just leave him out here to get attacked." He asked looking at Crackshot

Edited April 15, 2015 by Chip Circuit

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Ezekiel smiles and returns the gesture.

 

"Glad to meet you sir Crackshot, think nothing of it, it's my job to deal with matters like the spirit of hot." The Shaman gestured to the fire pit. "Your offer of sanctuary is most appreciated," he reaches into his saddlebag to pull out some stalks, "nourishment should you need it."

Chip looked at Dashia who was inviting him upstairs "That's alright I can tell how unsure you are about that idea, you go to sleep I'll make my own arrangements." He said smiling.

 

As chip was pushing empty alcohol bottles to the side he realized Greshken was still passed out in the dirt near the fire. "I guess I should see if the others will help me drag his ass in here." Chip muttered to himself leaving the farmhouse heading back outside.

 

Once he rejoined the others he stood beside Greshken "Can you help me get this big lug inside the farm house, we shouldn't just leave him out here to get attacked." He asked looking at Crackshot

 

"Gladly." Ezekeiel offered to help pull their friend.

 

He did at last mentally remark that this was the first minotaur he had ever seen. The horns, cloven hooves, and masculine build he did find a bit disconcerting but he pushed such thoughts from his mind for now.

[Unicorncob 5,694]

Crackshot nodded, already feeling calmer from Ezekiel's civility. He curiously eyed up the stalks before levitating them into his own saddlebag.

 

"Thanks," he grunted, and cleared his throat as he spotted Chip returning to ask if they'd help him drag this two-ton carcass to the farmhouse.

 

He glanced back up to Ezekiel, and nodded respectfully.

He walked toward Greshken's sleeping body, grimacing to the two as if to say 'How in the hell are we moving this thing?'

Edited April 15, 2015 by Unicorncob

[Steel Accord 6,660]

Ezekiel wanted to offer his assistance but felt that his continued presence would be more of an intrusion at this point than an inclusion. So he did as he was instructed and set down his cloak in one of the rooms of the farm house, closing the door.

 

Before hitting the hay, so to speak, though he had something he must do. Ezekiel folded his hind legs as he sat and put his hooves together in front of him, he took a deep breath while closing his eyes, and started muttering something softly to himself.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked at Crackshot who was giving him a foul look. "Honestly, I didn't think of that part. I was just thinking it's be best to help him out." he admitted scratching the back of his head with his hoof with a corny smile on his face. "He's strong and sturdy, we can drag him by some rope while we use our magic to attempt to levitate him. Should take some weight off of us."

 

Crackshot looked down at the slumbering Minotaur and let out a sigh of exasperation "Fine, find some rope... or chains for one this heavy." He said gesturing his hoof in a swiping motion.

 

"Yea that would probably help, I'll be right back." Chip said galloping off as he cast his light spell so he could see. 

 

After searching the farmhouse and the shed Chip managed to find 30' feet of rope (used dice to decide). He galloped back to Crackshot where they wrapped the ropes around the Minotaur using their magic. They also tied the ropes around themselves as they got ready to begin tugging.

 

"Ready?" Chip asked as he used his magic to attempt to lift the minotaur, he didn't levitate but the magic should remove some weight from the load.

 

Crackshot nodded at Chip and they begun dragging Greshken across the ground toward the farm house.

 

After struggling with dragging such a massive across the ground through the dirt , the two finally managed to get Greshken inside the farm house laying him on the floor. 

 

Chip exhaled breathing rather heavily "Thanks for the help Crackshot, I couldn't of done that alone." he said untying himself heading to an empty recliner.

 

Crackshot untied himself as well looking back at Chip "Yea, well I'm going to take care of night watch. So i'll see you in the morning." He said retreating back outside.

 

Chip laid down in the recliner resting his head eventually falling asleep.

[Unicorncob 5,694]

After helping Chip drag Greshken into the farmhouse, Crackshot returned outside to sit at the porch and keep watch, as he'd said.

 

Now that he was finally alone, he had some time to think.

He was still shaken up from that panic attack, but hopefully a peaceful night would ease his mind.

 

Hopefully Ezekiel thought nothing of it, the last thing he needed was being accused of being a racist. Something he despised.

 

He took a deep breath, knowing that he would have a lot of explaining to do in the morning. He couldn't tell everyone everything; how could he trust them after knowing them for just a day?

Though, they've all shown competence in a fight, and they seem friendly enough. Plus, Chip has been the closest thing to a friend he's had in a while.

 

But at the end of the day, he didn't know them well enough yet.

Perhaps after a few more dances with death, he might let them in on a bit more.

 

But for now, it was time to keep watch. He felt wide awake now, despite the whiskey in his system.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia waited for chip to return. "My offer still stands. If nothing else I don't like sleeping alone when tipsy. I have a feeling you'll be a gentlecolt."

 

She waits for his response. She is a bit insecure when it came to sleeping inside but without the cloud layer to keep her safe, she felt chip would be the next best thing.

 

When he sets himself to a recliner she sets herself next to him but on the floor curled up. She thinks, 'All I need is his presence near me.' She quickly falls asleep there. Her tail on his hooves.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

@@Midnight_Aurora

 

Chip could hear Dashia clearing a spot on the floor for herself, it didn't seem right for her to be on the floor. He looked down at her giving her a nudge with his hoof. "If you really want me to be near, you can take the chair and I will sleep on the floor." He said standing up to let Dashia take the chair.