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[Commander Tangent 861]

Icarus saw everything happen, before seeing her run off with Tyras axe. With the last ounces of his strength Icarus raised his crossbow, and fired it at the mare, knowing it would probably make no difference. Soon though, Icarus started feeling weak again, and fell to his knees. " D-damn it.... not now" He said as he struggled to remain alert and awake.

[J.R. 3,183]

Blizzard teleported in front of Tyra, "I'm sorry, but running after her right now won't help, I know you are a chase-them-down kinda pony, but for now, worry about yourself. Are you ok? Trust me, I promise we will get your axe back!" He spoke to everypony, "It was the evil mare from before guys! That bi*** stole axe girl's axe! We are gonna get it back but we'd need a plan! Not rushing out!"

[Unicorncob 5,756]

Tyra was stopped in her tracks by Blizzard appearing in front of her. He was telling her not to run back in, but with her emotions running wild and her mind racing, obviously she didn't listen.

As soon as he began addressing the group, she dashed right past him.

 

"She could not have left yet," she panted to herself, sprinting back for the doors, "If I check every room fighters are known to be in, I should find her...!"

[Commander Tangent 861]

"tyra..." ICarus said weakly from the stands. He was fighting hard. He stood up slowely. "Tyra ? !" He hoped blizzard had gotten her out safe. And as it turned out he had. He looked down too her. " She ran through the opposite door, and I feel she had an escape plan.....she was playing us" Icarus said down to her.

[J.R. 3,183]

Blizzard felt sad for his friend, "I'm really sorry Tyra. I know that was an irreplaceable family heirloom and that was your only weapon. May that coward of a bi^%! die a thousand deaths for taking YOUR weapon instead of fighting like a grown mare." Blizzard went back to the weapon shop and decided to buy his friend a new axe, he saw one that was about the same size as Tyra's old one, " Perfect! How much for that axe sir?" "100 bits kid." "O_o 100 bits?! Fine, it's for a friend so I'll do anything." He payed the money and teleported a table outside the tavern with the axe and made an ice pick, "I'll inscribe her name on this! This might make her feel better." He spent an hour inscribing 'Tyra Shattehoof' onto the axe and rested when he was done, "*panting* I *pant * did it. *pant* Tyra will be so happy. I'll take it to her after I catch my breath."

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant after falling over again struggled back onto his hooves. As he looked down into the arena the mare was gone and he heard that she made off with Tyra's axe. Radiant even when furious still felt a tinge of joy inside of him that he had proof that his magic was returning.

 

He walked away from his spot catching up with Tyra. "Tyra I know exactly how you feel, I'm sorry that happened. It's very much like what she did to me, she finds a way to pick us off one by one. So none of us should be trusted alone or else she might get the next one on the list." Radiant said trying to console her.

 

Radiant set his hoof over her shoulders "Even a weapon as great as your axe, is not what made you the warrior you are today. It is purely you and how you face the situation." He said looking back at the ground and back at her. "Most think a battle is fought with weapons and armor, well that is not true. A battle is fought with heart, and you have the largest heart for battle I have seen in a long time."

 

Radiant took his hoof off her back and begun walking back to the tavern to rest, he was still having trouble just walking.

[J.R. 3,183]

Blizzard was about to take the axe to Tyra when he thought of going to sleep for a bit before giving it to her, "*yawn* I'm tired. I'll catch some Zzzzzs and then take it to her....*snores and head falls on table*"

OOC: Blizzard's asleep so you'll have to get it from him off the table 

Edited April 21, 2015 by Ice Blizzard/JM49

[P-Jay 1,987]

caliber watched ice blizzard buy the axe, and go inside. when he followed him, he saw ice blizzard had etched "Tyra Shatterhoof" into the blade. frowning, he pulled out his sword, and pressed the edge of his sword against the edge of the axe. his sword started sinking in. "as i thought, that idiot dosn't know how to properly blacksmith." caliber said, sheathing his sword. "that axe isnt of good quality, but it'll do" caliber walked outside. 'what if she goes for me, next?' he wondered.

[Commander Tangent 861]

Icarus stood up after hearing Radiant speak " well spoke, my friend" Icarus mubled to himself, after he managed to regain his composure. His body must be expelling the disease, or somewhere near, he was feeling better that he had before. It was probably due to the assistance of thoes medical ponies in the outpost that he even had this chance. It was likely they had saved his life from whatever he had caught. Soon, he was able to walk over to Tyra.

 

"Radiant is right.... you may be missing your axe, but your warrior heart beats on, and the blood of you and your people still flows through your veins. Please, join us at the Tavern when you feel ready, first round is on me" Icarus said to her, showing an, at least for him, an odd form of compassion.

[Unicorncob 5,756]

Tyra froze as Radiant walked up to her, still running wild with emotions in her head.

 

As she listened to him speak, realization began to dawn on her.

She had been defeated so easily, and her axe was stolen from her as a result.

The famous ancestral blades of the Shatterhoof Clan, lost in a matter of minutes.

 

What would her village think if she returned home without it? What would her family think?

 

Her head lowered, and she felt her compulsion to go after the mare fade. What else could she do but give up, now that she'd failed so miserably?

Indeed, Radiant and Icarus' words were correct, but they didn't sink into her right now. She'd need time.

 

As Radiant began to walk off, she called to him and managed to smile.

"I am glad your magic is returning."

 

Soon she left the arena for the festival proper, spotting Blizzard asleep at a table with an axe. She could tell right away it wasn't hers, but it had her name etched into it.

A friendly gesture, she assumed.

 

She took it in her teeth, feeling the weight of the weapon. It was similar, she had to admit.

"It will never replace the real thing," she muttered to herself, but nonetheless, she placed it in her harness, "however, I appreciate it all the same."

 

She entered the tavern. Perhaps a drink would boost her spirits, at least a bit.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant saw Tyra walk into the tavern and waved her over. "Tyra come take a seat I will get you a drink." he insisted as he got up walking up to the bar.

 

He reached the bar "Your strongest drink please, and another non alcoholic cider for me please." He said to the bartender who nodded at him quickly sliding the mugs to him.

 

The walked back to the table where Tyra had sat down, "here you go Tyra, drink up." he said sliding the mug over actually flashing a genuine smile, the first time ever since he had been on this adventure.

[Commander Tangent 861]

Icarus walked in behind them. His offer for a drink seemed to have been forgotten though. Unfortunate. " Well, if you want another glass, I can offer you one" Icarus said to Tyra. He sat with them, and ordered simple water. He needed more of it if he was too rid himself of this disease. Removing his mask, he sat with the two and had a drink. "Things have been totally crazy today" He said, rubbing his head.

[Unicorncob 5,756]

Tyra followed Radiant's call to the booth he'd claimed for the group. She climbed into a chair and watched Radiant walk to the bar, and return with a tall mug of strong-looking drink for her.

 

"My thanks," she muttered, taking the mug, and watched as Icarus sat himself down, "your offer did not go unnoticed, I apologise if it seemed that way." She added, sounding genuinely regretful. "But, I appreciate the offer. And I am glad you seem to be getting better."

 

She instinctively sniffed at her drink, blinking at the smell. She took a sip of it.

"It tastes much like the mead back home," she commented, seeming to perk up a tiny bit.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant realized he may of stepped on Icarus' hooves with him buying a mug for Tyra. "Sorry Icarus, I purchased the drink for her. I figured she needed a strong drink after what happened, I didn't realize I may of crossed a line." He said taking another sip of his cider.

 

"I'd offer to buy you a drink but water is free and I'm assuming you're drinking it to flush your system of the pathogens?" He asked looking back at Tyra after she took a sip. "Feeling any better Tyra, now that you got a good drink in front of ya?"

[Commander Tangent 861]

"Thanks. And good to hear, I have not had a drink in a long while, and as soon as I get better, I might have to try this local areas vodka. " Icarus " And yes Radiant, it's not exactly healthy to consume alcohol while sick" he said jokingly. Most ponies didn't like the drink, but in his youth, Icarus had grown to like the stuff for celebrations.  He took a sip of his water, before chugging it all down. " Wow, simple water has never tasted so good." he said, enjoying the cold feeling in comparison to his higher than average temperature.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant took another drink of his cider looking back at Icarus. "Well actually the water here is directly from the crystal mountain springs, best water you'll find in Equestria. The water is imported to the canterlot palace so it's almost the only water I tend to drink." He said feeling chatty for some reason, no doubt him discovering his magic had a play in it.

[Unicorncob 5,756]

"Aye," Tyra nodded, feeling a bit of weight lift from her heart, and a genuine smile escaped her, "it is certainly helping."

 

Now that she was more relaxed, she could think some more.

Yes, she had failed in defeating the mare, and her axe was taken from her as a result.

 

She took a larger drink.

 

But a Shatterhoof never gives up, no matter what. Even if she was set against the strongest mage in the world, she would not back down.

The question was the same; what would her village and family think? What would they think of her being so quick to roll over and surrender?

 

Her eyes narrowed, and a larger swig went down.

 

Her ancestors never said quit, nor did her parents, grandparents, or her older brother.

She was a Shatterhoof. The proudest, and strongest clan in the Frozen North. Maybe even the world!

 

Half her mug was gone. No doubt the drink was influencing her thinking.

 

"My axe may be gone," she finally spoke up, and her trademark grin returned, "But it is not lost! I will defeat that witch and retrieve the pride of my clan!"

 

She raised her mug as high as she could, which wasn't much with her small legs.

"This is my vow, as a Shatterhoof!"

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant saw that Tyra was returning to her normal self. She rose her hug into the air making a vow, Radiant followed her lead and rose his mug as well. "I will be there by your side to see it so. You are not alone in this venture Tyra." He said bringing his mug to his face drinking most of his remaining cider.

 

He slammed his mug on the table with a smile returning to his face seeing his ally returning to herself.

[Commander Tangent 861]

Icarus rose his glass with a smile. " I shall assist you in any way I can.... both of you" Icarus said, giving a respectful nod to both of them. It was nice to see the usual fire that burnt within Tyra's heart had returned for the most part. She was ready to stand back up and fight again.

 

Sitting down, he finished his water and put his mask on. It would be awhile before he felt better, but untill then, he would be the best assistant he could.

[Unicorncob 5,756]

Tyra nodded, smirking with pride once more as she bumped her mug against Radiant's, then against Icarus's glass. A sign of respect shown back home for her allies.

 

"My thanks for your words, my friends," she said, smiling sincerely, "The shock really got to me. But I am ready to stand once again! A warrior needs heart, not a weapon, as you said!"

 

She downed the rest of her cider in one flow, gulping it down till it was all gone, and slamming her mug down on the table. Her fiery warrior spirit had rekindled once more.

"Enough moping and feeling sorry for ourselves!" She declared, and pointed to a window, "There is a festival right outside, and we should be out in the festivities with everypony else!"

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant looked outside the window that Tyra was pointing her hoof at. "I will have to pass, that spark of magic I found drained me again. I'm still extremely weak, hardly able to stand on my own four hooves anymore." He admitted looking back at his mug. "But please you two go enjoy yourselves, Tyra make sure to have enough fun for the two of us."

[Commander Tangent 861]

" Still try to enjoy yourself Radiant, you deserve the relaxation." Icarus said. " So Tyra, we still havent seen the main event of the fetival yet have we ? Maybe we should check out the Dragons" Icarus said. It would be nice to see  the creatures not being complete idiots or murderous as they were up near Stalliongrad.

[Unicorncob 5,756]

"Aye, rest up friend," Tyra agreed with a nod, "Though, you should come and enjoy with festivities with us when you are able, it would be fun for us all to celebrate together!"

 

She turned to Icarus and grinned widely. "Aye, I would love to see a full-sized dragon that does not try to burn me to a crisp for its treasure!"

 

She blinked, an idea crossing her. "Do you think there is treasure?"

[Commander Tangent 861]

"Dragons naturally hoard things. Maybe treasure. Maybe things random visitors threw at it. In any case, there might be some valuables, why ?" Icarus said, before realizing her possible intentions, " You don't plan on taking any do you ?" Icarus said. It seemed like it would be entertaining to see at the least.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant nodded at the two when they suggested he should keep resting. "That's my intention, I don't want to keep falling over all night. Plus the closer to Canterlot we get the more I might get recognized and I don't want the captain of the guard being thought of as a drunk." He said finishing his cider.

 

He stood up and walked over to the counter. "I'd like a room for the night if i might?" the bartender nodded as Radiant put his bits on the counter. 

 

The bartender handed Radiant a key. Radiant picked it up and went upstairs to find his room.

 

Once upstairs he found his room and went inside, once the door was locked behind him he dropped onto the bed to continue resting.