open Bangcolt Arena! (Fighting/Sol) (RP)

[P-Jay 1,987]

@@Little Red, 

 

ruby grinned even wider. "awesome!" she said, positively beaming, and even doing a weird little happy-dance.

 

granted, she was a little put-off by the fact red seemed almost annoyed for a moment, but hey. she'll get what she can get.

 

"oh, where are my manners? my name is ruby, the wanderer!" she said proudly, "heir to calib-- er, calcifer."

 

'ponies might looks at me funny.' she thought, 'if i claim to be the heir to a pony that doesn't even know me right now...'

[Little Red 1,529]

@,

 

Had she been about to say Caliber? That sounded familiar, Red reflected. Caliber-- wasn't he one of the more strong ponies around here? She'd heard of him, and had wanted to watch his next match.

 

"Calcifer, huh?" Red said, thoughtfully. "There's a very powerful pony here at the arena named Caliber. Funny." She showed no hint in her voice, and moved on. "I'm Lit-- Red. I'm Red." Wow, she'd almost made a slipup there. "I look forward to fighting you. I... can't say I'm entirely sure where to sign up for a fight, though." she said, more honestly and a little sheepish.

[P-Jay 1,987]

@@Little Red, 

 

"well, of course he's powerful, he's used to be the fourth greate--"

crap. she needed to stop with caliber. but on the other hand...

 

she would get to see him again!

 

"im pretty sure we just go arrange the match in the front desk...?"

 

she grinned again. "lets go, red!" she said, as she turned to start heading the direction. 

[Little Red 1,529]

@,

 

Ayup. She was definitely talking about the Caliber she'd heard of.

 

...Unless she'd gotten the names mixed up? Was it Calcifer she'd heard of, not Caliber?

 

She proceeded to get very jumbled as she walked. So, was it Calcifer or Caliber that was the fourth greatest swordspony? Heck, did they even both exist? She'd probably just mixed up their names and Calcifer was the only one that existed, she reflected sulkily. Well, if Ruby was Calcifer's heir, Red would get a good fight, it seemed.

[J.R. 3,183]

 

 

Kazas rushed up the stairs, and to end of a long hallway. There were 5 doors on either side, with last names printed on each. Kazas opened the one with the word INARO printed on it, and sprinted in. Inside was what one could consider a lavish office. There was a piano in the corner, a queen sized bed in the adjacent, and a mannequin with well maintained, ashen colored heavy armor. There was a desk situated towards the back of the room, and a bookshelf containing many volumes upon different subjects behind the desk. The plush red carpet was also eye-grabbing. Near the bookshelf was a wooden, custom alter, with a statue of a bipedal, 8 winged, griffon-like creature made of marble stone. It had its claws clasped together, as if praying. Kazas ran to the mannequin, and began to gently take the armor from it, donning it. First, came the cuirass, protecting his torso from collarbone to the beginning of his hind quarters. Vera would probably burst in laughing at how he was trying to hurry.

Vera followed Kazas all the way up, and had a confused look on her face when she got there. She asked Kazas, "uh...Kazas? Are you ok? You seem like you're in a rush or something. Mind telling me why?" she remembered the joke that the crowd had made earlier, "Also, what was with the crappy joke?" she said flatly.

[P-Jay 1,987]

Ayup. She was definitely talking about the Caliber she'd heard of.

 

...Unless she'd gotten the names mixed up? Was it Calcifer she'd heard of, not Caliber?

 

She proceeded to get very jumbled as she walked. So, was it Calcifer or Caliber that was the fourth greatest swordspony? Heck, did they even both exist? She'd probably just mixed up their names and Calcifer was the only one that existed, she reflected sulkily. Well, if Ruby was Calcifer's heir, Red would get a good fight, it seemed.

ruby looked at her. "you alright? you seem a little confused...." she said, looking amused and concerned at the same time.

 

they were walking, and they arrived at the sign-ups. ruby put down the match, and she was told that they could fight in an arena at any time they want.

[Fractured 2,684]

"Talk?" Sleight Mist said, her voice edged with suspicion at the tone of Caliber's voice as she as she watched him walk away. Eventually, she dismissed it, deciding that if Caliber was hinting at something, she'd pay along. She might even enjoy this.

 

"I'm all ears..." she said with a grin, following right behind him.

 

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Rarity woke up rolled up in the sheets of her bed. She groaned slightly, trying to recall what happened to her earlier, and giving up after a few seconds of failing miserably. She leaned up in bed... only to come face to face with an oddly shaped omelette. Looking up further, her eyes raised in confusion as she finally caught sight of its maker. It seemed like Ice Blizzard had gone through the trouble of making her a breakfast built for royalty, and she had no idea why.

 

"Ice Blizzard, this is wonderful..." she said, looking down at the omelette. "But what is this?"  Did something happen?"

 

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"It seems you already know the pains of an alicorn, then, with no power to show for it." Celestia replied sadly. "Our problems are deep, but we must continue on. Not only for ourselves, but for the others around us. We must be their strength," she said, taking a glance back at Luna before looking back at Night Tracer.

 

"I do not know what you have been through, Night Tracer, but I will respect your wishes; I will not pry further into your past. I do, however, wish to know something about the stallion that is so entranced in my sister. Answer me one question, Night Tracer: why her?"

 

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A small, incredibly dark blue shape cut a silent path through the sky, landing next to Electron Wave Storm on his cloud without even shifting the mist. She fluttered her wings a little before looking down at him.

 

"So you're the competition here, are you? That's good to know," she said in a slightly trottish accent as she stared down at the tavern. She could smell it from here, and she turned her head slightly to avoid gagging.

 

"I came here to force you to clear out, but you know what? This... this is rich, like the stuff I used to do when I was 13. I think i'll let you stay. You're a laugh, Electron," she said, looking down at him once again.

 

"And I haven't had a good one in so long..."

Edited July 11, 2015 by Corona de Adamas

[Not Yellow Diamond 925]

 

 

"It seems you already know the pains of an alicorn, then, with no power to show for it." Celestia replied sadly. "Our problems are deep, but we must continue on. Not only for ourselves, but for the others around us. We must be their strength," she said, taking a glance back at Luna before looking back at Night Tracer.   "I do not know what you have been through, Night Tracer, but I will respect your wishes; I will not pry further into your past. I do, however, wish to know something about the stallion that is so entranced in my sister. Answer me one question, Night Tracer: why her?"

 

Night Tracer agreed with Celestia about the former part of what she said. He was actually kind of surprised how she understood and at the same time, very relieved. He thought Celestia was nothing short of amazing for being so understanding.

 

Then she said, "But one Question." He sighed, as he peaked around Luna's head to look at Celestia.

 

Celestia asked a question, one that was rather surprising to him, "Excuse me?" he asked confusedly, hinting for her to elaborate on the question

[Vae Victis 742]

@@Unicorncob

 

Syuren turned red in the face, and began to stutter as he retorted.

 

" th-that is not true! I'm just not good at the relationship crap, o-okay?!? Geez, Al. You can be such a prick..."

 

Alrahm responded, laughing heartedly.

 

" hahaha! That is PROFESSOR prick to you. Besides, vinegar talk is nothing short of an intellectual challenge, and my boy, you are quite a ways from having a swollen noggin."

 

Syuren sighed, and spoke in an annoyed tone.

 

" yeah, yeah. Failing grades and all that. Who cares? I'm the speed demon of the D.R.O. And that's all I need."

 

Alrahm, shaking his head at that last statement, turned to Tyra, and began to speak again.

 

" like I said, the boy means well, and he's come a long way from what he used to be. He's more than earned the spear on his backside, I can assure you. Now, you did confirm that you are Tyra Shatterhoof. Of course, your appearence seems to contradict data acquired. Many thought you were a pegasi who apparently had the ability to manipulate lightning, but it appears as though that is false. What interests me... Is why my contemporary, Lorec, chose you for this fight... Prehaps you are an interesting specimen to tempt him into a match. Tell me, was it truly he who challenged you, or is it you who challenged he?"

 

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[KAZAS]

 

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Kazas then took the bracers from the mannequin, and started to equip them to his foreclaws. They were clawless, and protected him all the way up from his knuckles to his upper foreclaws. He spoke as he did so to Vera.

 

" You remember my friend I told you about... Lorec? He has a very important fight today. A battle that he has been waiting for, for a long time now. I made a promise that I would be there for him. In fact, many other of my friends will be there as well, and I'd... Really like you to meet them. And If it's who I think it is, then there is quite an easy explanation for that crude humor, but we won't have proof until we arrive there..."

 

He then grabbed hold of the hind leg shin guards, and equipped them as well. He then grabbed a red sash hanging by the mannequin, and wrapped it around his waist. Afterwards, he grabbed a small ball and chain and wrapped it up, tucking it into the sash. The final piece of the attire was the most intricate and eye-grabbing; a crimson mantle with a silver Phoenix masterfully woven unto the back of it. Kazas turned around, and looked at Vera. He appeared as though he was a battle-ready commander, about to lead an army into a glorious charge. The ashen armor complimented his own feather coloration, and even though heavy, looked comfortable enough for the griffon to move around in easily. He fanned his wings out, allowing the hues of red, orange, and gold feathers to show in their full glory. In a confident smile, he spoke.

 

" Vera, what you will see later will beg many questions later on tonight. However... Putting those questions in the back of our minds, let me ask you this one: how do I look?"

[Fractured 2,684]

"Why Luna?" Celestia said, cocking her head as she repeated the question. Not wanting to be misleading, she gave him a soft smile.

 

"Please, don't assume any ill intentions behind the question. I simply wish to know what first attracted you to my sister. Not too many ponies tend take more than a cursory interest in us, which is why it's always a story when somepony takes a special interest in us. In my experience, anyway."

[J.R. 3,183]

@, 

Blizzard rubbed the back of his head shyly before answering, "Well...sorta...? I mean you kinda looked like you haven't eaten in a while. So, I felt the need to make you something. It's one of my grandfather's old recipes. Heh, he always knew what was best. And I mean, not to mention, you've always done a lot for others, with your dresses and fashion assistance. I think it was about time that somepony gave back, and did something for you, you know?" 

 

He was kinda shy in hoping that his creation was good enough for Rarity, "So...yeah...I mean, I don't usually cook that often, but I did my best and I hope you like this....." he then fell silent as he waited for Rarity to tell him whether or not it tasted good while walking over to the window and looking out to avoid the awkwardness of watching her eat.

 

"*sigh* What a beautiful day. Sucks that Rarity's gonna be stuck resting for awhile before she should get up and go. I feel so bad that because of what I did, she felt she needed to starve herself, and disregard her hygiene. Well, when she's finished, she's gonna have a surprise waiting for her to hopefully make up for the heartache I caused her......"

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EWS looked at the mare that flew up to him, and scoffed, "Pssh, yeah. But wait, who are you?"

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Kazas then took the bracers from the mannequin, and started to equip them to his foreclaws. They were clawless, and protected him all the way up from his knuckles to his upper foreclaws. He spoke as he did so to Vera. " You remember my friend I told you about... Lorec? He has a very important fight today. A battle that he has been waiting for, for a long time now. I made a promise that I would be there for him. In fact, many other of my friends will be there as well, and I'd... Really like you to meet them. And If it's who I think it is, then there is quite an easy explanation for that crude humor, but we won't have proof until we arrive there..." He then grabbed hold of the hind leg shin guards, and equipped them as well. He then grabbed a red sash hanging by the mannequin, and wrapped it around his waist. Afterwards, he grabbed a small ball and chain and wrapped it up, tucking it into the sash. The final piece of the attire was the most intricate and eye-grabbing; a crimson mantle with a silver Phoenix masterfully woven unto the back of it. Kazas turned around, and looked at Vera. He appeared as though he was a battle-ready commander, about to lead an army into a glorious charge. The ashen armor complimented his own feather coloration, and even though heavy, looked comfortable enough for the griffon to move around in easily. He fanned his wings out, allowing the hues of red, orange, and gold feathers to show in their full glory. In a confident smile, he spoke. " Vera, what you will see later will beg many questions later on tonight. However... Putting those questions in the back of our minds, let me ask you this one: how do I look?"

 

Vera gave a shrill wolf whistle when Kazas asked her how he looked. She then began to closely inspect his body with all that armor on, "Just when I thought you couldn't get more handsome. You look so great Kazy, I'm at a loss for words right now. When's the fight? Should we get going soon?"

Edited July 11, 2015 by Ice Blizzard

[Unicorncob 5,677]

Syuren turned red in the face, and began to stutter as he retorted.

 

" th-that is not true! I'm just not good at the relationship crap, o-okay?!? Geez, Al. You can be such a prick..."

 

Alrahm responded, laughing heartedly.

 

" hahaha! That is PROFESSOR prick to you. Besides, vinegar talk is nothing short of an intellectual challenge, and my boy, you are quite a ways from having a swollen noggin."

 

Syuren sighed, and spoke in an annoyed tone.

 

" yeah, yeah. Failing grades and all that. Who cares? I'm the speed demon of the D.R.O. And that's all I need."

 

Alrahm, shaking his head at that last statement, turned to Tyra, and began to speak again.

 

" like I said, the boy means well, and he's come a long way from what he used to be. He's more than earned the spear on his backside, I can assure you. Now, you did confirm that you are Tyra Shatterhoof. Of course, your appearence seems to contradict data acquired. Many thought you were a pegasi who apparently had the ability to manipulate lightning, but it appears as though that is false. What interests me... Is why my contemporary, Lorec, chose you for this fight... Prehaps you are an interesting specimen to tempt him into a match. Tell me, was it truly he who challenged you, or is it you who challenged he?"

 

Tyra listened to the two ponies' back-and-forth, and once again she was lost. Where in the world was this 'D.R.O.'?

 

Alrahm turned his attention back to her, and it seemed she had been confused for a pegasus...somehow. Last time she checked, she had no wings.

 

She smirked at his question and puffed out her chest. She didn't remember much after starting the drinking match with Lorec, but she certainly remembered what happened before.

"Aye, it was he who challenged me," she confirmed, with a single nod, "and it will be a truly legendary bout, I can assure you!"

[Little Red 1,529]

ruby looked at her. "you alright? you seem a little confused...." she said, looking amused and concerned at the same time.

 

they were walking, and they arrived at the sign-ups. ruby put down the match, and she was told that they could fight in an arena at any time they want.

"Do you want to fight now?" Red asked, shrugging. "I don't mind. I am a little hungry, so I might like to eat first." Red thought about it. It might be nice to start making more than just acquaintances here in Bangcolt. Every pony seemed to know each other here, but she didn't know any pony. She and Ruby could explore the town together. Perhaps, as Ruby had said, they could end up being friends. She could see it.

 

"Say, would you like to eat now and get to know each other a little bit before we fight? Not our fighting styles, that would be cheating," Red added.

[P-Jay 1,987]

"Talk?" Sleight Mist said, her voice edged with suspicion at the tone of Caliber's voice as she as she watched him walk away. Eventually, she dismissed it, deciding that if Caliber was hinting at something, she'd pay along. She might even enjoy this.

 

"I'm all ears..." she said with a grin, following right behind him.

"well, sleight, i guess ill start. iv been on the roads for about ten years, now. been traveling since i was ten years old. my birthdays coming up, actually. about to be 20."

 

on the way to the diner, caliber had a small bag that had his ripped up cape in it. which he put at rarity's door with some gems inside the bag, with a note saying 'dont ask questions. just fix it.'

 

"and its been a while since iv competed in an actual fighting competition. two years, in fact. and since then, iv really found out just how out-classed i am. and thats...almost scary to me."

 

he grinned, as the diner came into view. he walked inside, and ordered fifty muffins. but after realizing this is to-go, he changed that order to five. "you gonna get anything?" he asked sleight. "dont be shy now."

 

"Do you want to fight now?" Red asked, shrugging. "I don't mind. I am a little hungry, so I might like to eat first." Red thought about it. It might be nice to start making more than just acquaintances here in Bangcolt. Every pony seemed to know each other here, but she didn't know any pony. She and Ruby could explore the town together. Perhaps, as Ruby had said, they could end up being friends. She could see it.

 

"Say, would you like to eat now and get to know each other a little bit before we fight? Not our fighting styles, that would be cheating," Red added.

"oh, i could go for some food!" ruby said, walked next to red. "er--this is my first time being here, so could you guide me?" she added.

 

'this is so great!' she thought, 'iv already made a friend!'

 

she squealed inwardly. 'and who knows? this is only day one! ill be sure to make more friends!'

Edited July 11, 2015 by PeytonJay

[Fractured 2,684]

"Thank you, that's so wonderful of you to say." Inside, Rarity was still trying to pull together what had happened over the last few days, but was being met with little success. She took a bite of the eggs, however, and pushed it to the back of her mind, realizing that, for some reason, she was incredibly famished. She wolfed it down, keeping it in the back of her mind to feel shame later.

 

She began to work on the tea, and then remembered that Ice Blizzard was in the room. Still in her bed, she turned to him.

 

"Ice Blizzard, that was delicious! You never told me you could cook like that!" she said, her eyes bright and her mouth locked in a smile.

 

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@Orion Caelum

With a rush of wind, Glory popped up, riding on the crook of Wilhelm's neck. The other dolls followed suit, floating on alternate sides of Wilhelm as he moved. Finally, Anette herself showed up, slowing down to match his stride once she got next to him. She gave him a lighthearted grin before bumping flanks with him.

 

"Wilhelm, you didn't think you could get rid of us that easily, did you?" she said jokingly. "Let's go meet Rarity."

 

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"Who am I? That's the question, isn't it?" she said, one corner of her mouth tilted up in a smirk.

 

"I seemed to have left my real name in my other fur, so just call me Nightingale. I plan to rile ponies up, and turn Bangcolt into my own personal playground."

 

She gave a muffled hum of disappointment, still looking behind him, toward Applejack's destroyed tavern.

 

"At least, that's the plan, but there's a little snag; I seem to be just so good at this that noponies even been half a challenge for me. Which is why i'm here. Bangcolt's filled with Equis' strongest fighters, the elements of harmony, and the princesses, which is everypony who's important in anypony's book. If they can't catch me... well, I suppose there's always Canterlot."

 

There was nothing but the sound of the wind trailing a low whistle through the cloud, before she spoke again.

 

"Oh, and if you're wondering why i'm standing here, monologuing, two reasons. One, it's obvious you're not much of a threat, and I was kinda hoping you'd actually tell somepony about me. Wheneveryou're finished moping, that is. Two..."

 

There was little sound or noise, but there was a tangible tremor in the air as the two small explosives attached to the tavern went off. The bar seemed to groan as the roof caved in on itself, burying the inside under a pile of rubble of rubble and lumber. Smoke billowed into the sky, and Nightingale took in a rush of breath at the sight, faking an expression of pain.

 

"Oops..."

Edited July 11, 2015 by Corona de Adamas

[Vae Victis 742]

@

 

Kazas furled his wings back after stretching them out. He blushed, turning away from Vera. Traveling around to his desk, he opened a lower drawer. Reaching inside, he starting pulling out... White candles? He stacked them on his desk, until finally, there were four of them. Taking the candles in one claw, holding them against his chest, he walked over to the custom alter made for the marble statue, and placed each candle neatly in front of it. He then snapped his talons, and a small, steady flame appeared from his foreclaw. He then used the flame to light all four of the candles. After he was done, he bowed before the candles and the statue, almost as if he was praying. It was then that he spoke.

 

" yes, it should be soon... But please, allow me to pray for four souls before we depart. I know this may seem strange to you, and I most certainly hope that you don't find the fact that i practice a foreign religion... A turn off..."

 

Kazas was actually worried that his beliefs would turn Vera away. He had actually lost potential bondmates in the past due to his affiliations with the Vakoric church.

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@@Unicorncob

 

Alrahm Tyra over. He seemed almost confused.

 

" hmmmmmmm... Well then... I am quite sure it will be an excellent show of pugilism and swordplay as well. It is strange, really. Lorec views foes in two categories. challenge or prey. If he had considered you prey, he would not bother with you. So it must be that he considers you a challenge. Hmmmmmm... Maybe it is that he sees alot of himself in you from his younger days..."

[Unicorncob 5,677]

Alrahm Tyra over. He seemed almost confused.

 

" hmmmmmmm... Well then... I am quite sure it will be an excellent show of pugilism and swordplay as well. It is strange, really. Lorec views foes in two categories. challenge or prey. If he had considered you prey, he would not bother with you. So it must be that he considers you a challenge. Hmmmmmm... Maybe it is that he sees alot of himself in you from his younger days..."

 

Tyra smirked up at Alrahm, almost radiating confidence and anticipation. She began hopping on the spot, getting herself psyched up for the upcoming fight.

"I am no prey, I can assure you," She snickered, cracking her hooves before asking, "So where is Lorec? I am ready to get our fight started!"

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

EWS looked down quickly at the tavern, and saw the explosion, "Woah what the buck?! That was awesome Night. You're pretty cool by my standards. Although, I may not look like much, I can hold my own pretty well. I just lost my confidence for a moment. But you're a natural."

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Ice grew another stupid smile as he blushed, "Hehe....well...I try....um, ahem..right now there's another surprise I have for you. After you finish your strawberries, there's something else you should find under your pillow and hint: It's not from the tooth fairy." he said with a laugh. "I'll take your plate back to the kitchen, and clean up. Be right back milady...~" he said with a sing-song tone as he went back to the kitchen to clean up.

 

Hidden under Rarity's pillow was a small, flat, present box that contained 2 tickets. One, was for the Bangcolt Spa that was in the main part of town. It was eligible for the 'Marefriend's Delight' Treatment for that day.  The other, was for a dinner party being held at Vinyl and Octavia's Hall, later that evening.

Along with the tickets, there was a note that read:

My dearest Rarity,

I noticed you looked a little stressed when I came back to you, and I felt that I kinda caused some of that stress. So i got you 2 things. The pink ticket in this box is good for a 'Marefriend's Delight' Spa treatment at the Bangcolt Spa. It's the ultimate spa experience with everything they have, and I know how much you love the spa, and you looked kind frazzled, so I hope you decide to go there later today. You deserve to pamper yourself. Go there first, just say my name and they'll hook you up.

 

The black ticket is for a dinner party being held at Vinyl and Octavia's Hall later on this evening. There'll be great food, and music, and other things. But most importantly, I have my own ticket for that as well, and I wanted to take you there myself on...sort of a date evening of enjoyment. Yeah that's right, hehe.. So...yeah...hope you like this....

Love Sincerely,

Icesius Blizzard

P.S. Darn Pen! I couldn't erase some of the words....

(How IB got the tickets in spoiler)

Flashback: 1 Hour

As IB was running around the town, searching for Rarity, he stopped by the spa. "Hmm....I think purchasing her a spa treatment might be a good idea."

 

Ice busted into the spa. There were mares having their hooves filed, manes done, blah blah blah. It was kinda suffocating for Ice to see, but he just rolled with it. He went up to the front desk, "Quick! What's the best spa treatment you have available?" he asked frantically.

 

The pony sitting behind the counter looked Ice over. He was sweating and kinda had a few scratches from the rough forest, "Haha! You serious? Look kid, this is a serious place for mares to relive stress. Not for stallions like you to cause more stress. Besides, you wouldn't have enough money to pay for this anyway." she said snarkily.

 

A few mares, getting their manes done, poshly laughed as Ice was taunted by the clerk.

 

Ice was unamused, "Oh really? I'll have you know, that mares cause stress for stallions too, dammit. With all your complaints and whatnot." he then turned to all the mares that laughed at him, "Ok, how many of your coltfriends/husbands let you come here because you just wouldn't stop complaining about it and getting on their nerves hm?" he asked smugly.

 

All the mares that were laughing had fell silent. The only sounds that could be heard, were blow dryers as almost everypony looked at Ice with shock, with some jaws even dropping. "Exactly. My. Point. Continue." he said before turning back to the clerk, "Now, what's that best treatment again?" he asked smugly.

 

The clerk's jaw dropped as well. She couldn't believe how right Ice was, "Wow. Pretty smart boy." she said as she took off her glasses with a sensual look in her eyes, "The best one we got is the Marefriend's Delight. It comes with hoof massages, hoof filing, mud masks, getting your mane done, back massages, and everything else we have to offer for 1000 bits."

 

Blizzard internally cringed at the price. 1000 bits? Damn. But since it was for Rarity, he sparred no expense. However, he had lost half his bits when he flew from the town (from 4800 to 2400), but he could care less, "1000. Boom." he said as he sat a bag of 1000 bits on the counter.

 

The clerk quickly counted the bits and gave Blizzard a pink ticket, "There ya go, kid. I gotta say, whoever you're buying this for is a lucky mare."

 

Ice blushed faintly, and began to turn around, "Yeah, thanks gotta go--"

 

The clerk stopped him, "Wait. What's your name?"

 

"Icesius Blizzard. But put it down as just Ice Blizzard."

 

Her eyes widened, "You mean the same Ice Blizzard who went through all 9 stage of Tartarus, and came out alive?" she asked as all the other mares looked inquisitively at Ice.

 

Ice stopped, and turned around, "The one and only."

 

The clerk was astonished to see one of the few to ever get out of that realm and live. She walked up to him, and closely got in his face with a sensual gaze, "Here. Take this. Just 'cuz I like you, take another Marefriend's Delight for free..." she said before winking and sitting back down behind her counter.

 

Ice began to sweat a little, but didn't question why he got another ticket for a free spa treatment. But the question was, who to give it to? He got a few somewhat angry looks from mares that he passed as he started to walk out. One mare threw up a magical barrier that kept Ice from exiting, "Huh? What the--?...... "

 

"You're not going anywhere...." a few mares said.

 

A few of the mares wanted the extra ticket that Ice had. And they jumped up at him. He dodged them, and quickly hid under a spa chair, "Damn! I knew some girls were crazy as buck. But this is goddamn ridiculous. Ice clone. take one for the team."

 

The clone of Blizzard was afraid to go out there, until the real one pushed him from under the chair, and into the open, "He's in the open. Get him!"

 

The magical barrier from before had disappeared, and Ice was free to escape as the clone distracted them. The mares searched the clone until he turned into harmless ice dust, Huh? What the--?"

 

"Hasta la vista baby!" Ice shouted, as he quickly ice skated away. "Ho-lee-crap. So glad to be outta there."

 

From there, Ice kept on until he passed by Vinyl & Octavia's Hall, and saw that they were holding a dinner party later, "Heeey. Rarity would love that..."

 

Unfortunately, he saw there was a big 'Sold Out' sign. On the doors while V&O were getting ready on the inside. "Aw. And i wanted Rarliove to enjoy the party..." he began to walk sadly away until he was stopped by a familiar face.

 

"Hey there kid. Need something?"

 

Ice's ears quivered when he heard the voice of Pete, the armory pony, "What the-- Pete again?"

 

"I got 2 tickets for ya right here for that party. Only 1000 bits." he said, while holding them out to Ice.

 

"Dealio! Thanks!" he said as he gave Pete the sack of 1000 bits. leaving him with only 400. And he began to run back to Rarity.

 

Present Time

As Ice was washing the dishes, he thought to himself, "I hope she likes her surprise..But I'm sure as hell not going back to that spa...hopefully ever....."

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Kazas furled his wings back after stretching them out. He blushed, turning away from Vera. Traveling around to his desk, he opened a lower drawer. Reaching inside, he starting pulling out... White candles? He stacked them on his desk, until finally, there were four of them. Taking the candles in one claw, holding them against his chest, he walked over to the custom alter made for the marble statue, and placed each candle neatly in front of it. He then snapped his talons, and a small, steady flame appeared from his foreclaw. He then used the flame to light all four of the candles. After he was done, he bowed before the candles and the statue, almost as if he was praying. It was then that he spoke.

" yes, it should be soon... But please, allow me to pray for four souls before we depart. I know this may seem strange to you, and I most certainly hope that you don't find the fact that i practice a foreign religion... A turn off..."

Kazas was actually worried that his beliefs would turn Vera away. He had actually lost potential bondmates in the past due to his affiliations with the Vakoric church.
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Alrahm Tyra over. He seemed almost confused.

" hmmmmmmm... Well then... I am quite sure it will be an excellent show of pugilism and swordplay as well. It is strange, really. Lorec views foes in two categories. challenge or prey. If he had considered you prey, he would not bother with you. So it must be that he considers you a challenge. Hmmmmmm... Maybe it is that he sees alot of himself in you from his younger days..."

Vera looked inquisitively at Kazas as he started to pray. She actually took interest in whatever it was, but she didn't really express it all that much, and make herself look foolish, "No. No problem at all my sweet. I'll be right outside and give you some time alone." she then went right outside Kazas's door and waited.

Edited July 12, 2015 by Ice Blizzard

[Not Yellow Diamond 925]

@,

 

"Why Luna?" Night Tracer wondered, he hadn't thought about the question. Or at least enough to formulate a response. She then continued one, what initially attracted himself too her. What did she possess that no other mare had? He stopped walking. He peered over Luna's head to Celestia smiling at him; comforting him. He almost smiled back but he was too lost in thought to do so. He looked down, at Luna with a bruise on the side of her muzzle that was right in front of him.

 

He looked at her weary head. She smiled as she slept and at the sight of this, he grinned; a soft grin had grown across his face and it'd take one hell of a lot to knock it off his face. He was entranced by her, almost ignoring the questioned but it lingered in the back of his mind. 

 

"Why Luna?" He was still unsure how to answer the question, but he figured he might as well give it a shot. He was a writer after all, he figured he could conjure up some response worth listening to. 

 

"Well, when I was younger. I sort of fell in love with both of you in a sense. I heard countless stories of you two, I admired you and read about you all the time. Even wrote stories actually... Keep in mind I was young and this isn't something I still do. Especially since I can make my own stories with you here and now, no need for a child's fantasies when I'm living those fantasies right now."

 

"I think my favorite story I heard was about Nightmare Moon, I still cherish the story until this day." He spoke with a rather sullen tone when he said so, "A story I wish it was." He then thought about Nightmare Moon and his encounter with her; he cringed while thinking of it. He shook his head back and forth rapidly to dispel the thought. 

 

Then he refocused, "I loved the story, but as the years have passed. I have grown attached to, I cherish it. In a sense, I relate to it. But I don't wish to dwell on it and I'm sure you don't wish to as well, " he inquired rhetorically. It was must of been even more painful for Celestia than it was Luna or so he believed so. He was almost about to ask a question about it but he decided against it, he figured it wasn't worth the trouble. "But, perhaps that is worth discussing another time?"

 

He continued,” Luna in specific?" He put his hoof to his chin and thought for a brief moment to gesture he was thinking although he really didn't have to since he knew his answer but he did anyway. "I remember coming in late for a lecture my junior year of university and she was at the podium, speaking. Sort of perked me up since I hadn't gotten any sleep the night before. You know? Having some famous figure just show up out of the blue was a little intriguing to my mundane life at school."

 

"Well, she wasn't necessarily the best speaker, but she was most definitely a meaningful one. It seemed as if she was actually connecting. She wasn't someone who came spoke a few words then left but she tripped over her words. She struggled to put her thoughts to mind but what that meant was she spoke from her heart. I would know because that's exactly what happened."

 

"Her words of encouragement gave me hope for the rest of my schooling, it was inspiring. It was motivating. It was fulfilling before anything else. She was able to connect, it was almost like a one on one conversation. Go figure that she'd be able to do it so well, with her dream invasion and such. Personal interaction would be her strong suit, wouldn't it?"

 

He thought more and more into it, more about Luna. She may of been connecting on a personal level but only because she was on a personal level. She had been gone, away from society for a thousand years. She had all the time to herself, she communicated through her own thoughts, in addition to her own feelings because that's what she was use to... Herself. And herself alone. Only made sense that was all she knew, then a light bulb lit inside Night's mind. He picked up on a different note out of nowhere.

 

"She was alone, for a thousand years on the moon. As I have been alone, for the majority of my life. So many things have slipped away from me and for so long I had been secluded from society. I'm a nut, can't you tell? I'm like a lost little kid wandering around a toy store. Picking up all the toys and messing with them, playing with them. Trying to figure out how they all work. But once I figure out how one works, then the next is completely different. One toy is, uh," He blushed and muttered, "Snuggable... and the other is mechanical."

 

"She's different, she's herself. Like I am, but she doesn't embrace it like I do, second guessing herself and pushing her worries aside and foolishly bottling them up," he sighed as a tear filled his eye, though he wouldn't dare let it fall, "Whereas; I, I pillage my worries and leave them in the dust. I don't step back and think about who I am... I just am me."

 

"She is in a sense, a parallel to me, a lovely parallel. If you follow?" He inquired. "She's just, so," he couldn't ponder of a word that fit so he said something arbitrary, "Me..." He hung on the word, me. What about him? Everything or... anything? He couldn't lay his hoof on the right word. "I know... it's weird, but she just compliments me. She, I--, Uh. I love her!" He beamed stupidly.

 

"I'm sure this isn't the response you're looking for but frankly, it's the best you're going to get. I love her! I really love her, she's just great. She's herself, something I can't find anywhere else. Something that couldn't be recreated. Many mares I've observed in the past are, well, fake. They aren't themselves. They try to blend into whatever they are around, but not her. She is well, true to herself. It is an admirable trait that goes unnoticed by many but it is something I see clear as day... It is cute to watch her try and hide it though." he chuckled. "I wish she was more comfortable in her own coat; so to speak, but that doesn't make who she is any less beautiful."

 

He began to walk again; Celestia followed him, "I'm assuming you might want a few concrete things as well and we have time, so, why not?" He questioned rhetorically. Earlier he was thinking intensely but now, he was just smiling. He was enjoying chatting it up with Celestia. 

 

"Well, in addition to my mess of an explanation," he grinned. "She's actually quite loving herself. Example, our fight. She didn't kill me. That was great, in return; I broke her wing and almost blinded her with a toxins filled throwing dart, but hey, we can't all be perfect, can we?'

 

"She's also very caring for others and I guess you could call it being kind as well. You weren't there but, the night. I fell for her and she fell well, uh, for me. She was looking for my best interests and not her own. Or so it seemed that way. When I was hurt, she was nothing but comforting and helpful. Most people would of ignored my cries, she, however, did not. That speaks volumes for her."

 

"Next, she's trustworthy. You, probably won't be too pleased with this but all I gave was my word, in turn; she gave me her's and opened up to me. Naïve, I say, but even with all the pain she's went through, she is still willing. Bearing of fruit, that is perhaps her strongest trait. Her ability to persevere. Even throughout pain, agony, and misery. She still stands on all four hooves with a level head." He said some things that may have left Celestia asking, "How did he know that?" So, he clarified, "As you can tell, I'm about the farthest thing from stupid. It's fairly obvious of her state emotionally just based off of how she acts." He then turned his head to check back on her.

 

"She reminds me of myself, which I'm aware I've stated but reminds me of myself in a different light. She cares for others and ignores her own pain. That's one definitely the one thing that draws me towards her. She is troubled, shaken to her core. Afraid and unforgiving of herself. It's not too hard to tell, but she is there for others. Miraculous. For one to stand for a whole empire, let alone one pony when she herself can't stand on her own four hooves comfortably." he talked in more of a concerned voice while he made this point. "I know this because, well, uh... I'm the same way. I don't know if I'll ever be ok, probably not, but as long as I'm still standing I want to be there to help others. Hopefully, I can do so for her..." he trailed off in a saddened tone once more.

 

In contradiction to last time, he still tried to end his response to her happily, and that, he did. "But let's not forget about the most important part," he joked. "She's the most bucking beautiful mare in all of Equestria. From Flank to muzzle no question, she's more gorgeous than the night sky itself." he chuckled, almost forgetting her sister was right beside him. "What? Am I not allowed to be attracted to my partner?" he asked jokingly, with both eyes on Celestia, and a wide smile across his muzzle. He, was actually, having fun. Not odd for him but not what he was expecting to have with Celestia. He was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully, Celestia shared a similar feeling to him, for he feared, at least a little bit that he'd end up as the stereotype in a cliché Hollywood film. 

Edited July 11, 2015 by Flying Far

[MozillaToast 233]

Aknor scratched the back of his head nervously, "Sure, sounds good to me... And uh... Sorry about not having something pre-arranged. I know its no excuse but I barely know where anything is here." He looked at her, slightly embarrassed about his disorganised evening. "And um... Your going to need to lead the way to the resturant." He looked to the sky, "Weather seems pretty good today and of course, after this is over I'll make it up to you." He smiled reassuringly, "Well, shall we go then?"

Edited July 12, 2015 by Tempest Shift

[Star Saber 114]

If there was one thing impressive that came from ponies, it was their cities, much more appealing to look at than some dusty dragon’s cavern. As Ash walked through the streets he noticed that the ponies there gave him a wide berth, and Ash got several looks of suspicion and fear. Oh well, not Ash’s problem; his problem was his injured wing awkwardly hanging from his back.

[Vae Victis 742]

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Kazas spoke as he clasped his talons together.

 

" Avae, creator of our world, son of the all-maker... I pray to thee. I pray that you watch over Lorec in his next battle, for it will be of great importance to him. I pray that you, by your grace, lift the woes from his soul and comfort him in this time of change. I pray that you also extend your protection to his opponent, Tyra Shatterhoof, and bless her with the strength needed to re-ignite the flame of his warrior soul."

 

He paused briefly, and then began to finish his prayer.

 

" I pray that the one known as Ice Blizzard may yet still be found, and that by your kindness, he be returned to kith and kin in good health. And finally...."

 

He paused one more time, and then spoke his final request to his deity.

 

" I pray for the soul of Vera, my bondmate. I pray that she be filled with joy and love, and that she never again experience heartbreak or woe. I ask you Avae... No, I beg of you! As she is now part of my nest, give me the power to protect that nest! Lend me the power to make that beautiful soul feel loved, cherished, safe, and happy. In the name of the all-maker, I pray."

 

The prayer was finished, and he rose from his kneeling position. He walked over to the mannequin, and took the final piece; his shield, ashen colored just like his armor, with the same eight-winged Phoenix that was on his mantle painted on it. Using a leather strap that was standard issue for all Leovian military, he tied it to the shield, and slung it upon his backside, over the mantle. The strap came across his torso from his right shoulder diagonally. The armor was now complete. He was in full military outfit. He then walked out of the door, and towards Vera.

 

Without any warning, Kazas simply brought his talons gently to Vera's cheek, and kissed her with a vigor that he himself didn't know he had. It just came natural to him. He had hoped that it wasn't too sudden for Vera.

 

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Alrahm smiled at Tyra, and spoke.

 

" well you see, I, along with my young friend and this particular band of warriors are here on orders from our commander, If that is what you wish to call him. He heard about the upcoming battle and its potential importance, and he wanted to honor Lorec for the occasion. And not only that, he wanted to honor you greatly, as well. You see, this battle is quite an event in the making, more so than you realize. In fact, you may not even realize that you are playing the part of an uninformed savior... Ah, but forgive me. I needn't say more. Warriors understand other warriors better than they can understand themselves. In a short time, you will understand these words. But for now, I shall ask you to be patient a little while longer... The gathering is nearly complete."

[J.R. 3,183]

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Kazas spoke as he clasped his talons together.

 

" Avae, creator of our world, son of the all-maker... I pray to thee. I pray that you watch over Lorec in his next battle, for it will be of great importance to him. I pray that you, by your grace, lift the woes from his soul and comfort him in this time of change. I pray that you also extend your protection to his opponent, Tyra Shatterhoof, and bless her with the strength needed to re-ignite the flame of his warrior soul."

 

He paused briefly, and then began to finish his prayer.

 

" I pray that the one known as Ice Blizzard may yet still be found, and that by your kindness, he be returned to kith and kin in good health. And finally...."

 

He paused one more time, and then spoke his final request to his deity.

 

" I pray for the soul of Vera, my bondmate. I pray that she be filled with joy and love, and that she never again experience heartbreak or woe. I ask you Avae... No, I beg of you! As she is now part of my nest, give me the power to protect that nest! Lend me the power to make that beautiful soul feel loved, cherished, safe, and happy. In the name of the all-maker, I pray."

 

The prayer was finished, and he rose from his kneeling position. He walked over to the mannequin, and took the final piece; his shield, ashen colored just like his armor, with the same eight-winged Phoenix that was on his mantle painted on it. Using a leather strap that was standard issue for all Leovian military, he tied it to the shield, and slung it upon his backside, over the mantle. The strap came across his torso from his right shoulder diagonally. The armor was now complete. He was in full military outfit. He then walked out of the door, and towards Vera.

 

Without any warning, Kazas simply brought his talons gently to Vera's cheek, and kissed her with a vigor that he himself didn't know he had. It just came natural to him. He had hoped that it wasn't too sudden for Vera.

 

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Alrahm smiled at Tyra, and spoke.

 

" well you see, I, along with my young friend and this particular band of warriors are here on orders from our commander, If that is what you wish to call him. He heard about the upcoming battle and its potential importance, and he wanted to honor Lorec for the occasion. And not only that, he wanted to honor you greatly, as well. You see, this battle is quite an event in the making, more so than you realize. In fact, you may not even realize that you are playing the part of an uninformed savior... Ah, but forgive me. I needn't say more. Warriors understand other warriors better than they can understand themselves. In a short time, you will understand these words. But for now, I shall ask you to be patient a little while longer... The gathering is nearly complete."

Vera was taken by the sudden kiss, but closed her eyes as she enjoyed it. After a moment, she backed up and looked around, hoping nopony saw them do that, "Uh, Kazy? Shouldn't we get moving to see Lorec's fight? Don't wanna be late do you Mr. Noble?" she asked snarkily with a laugh.

[Vae Victis 742]

Vera was taken by the sudden kiss, but closed her eyes as she enjoyed it. After a moment, she backed up and looked around, hoping nopony saw them do that, "Uh, Kazy? Shouldn't we get moving to see Lorec's fight? Don't wanna be late do you Mr. Noble?" she asked snarkily with a laugh.

 

Kazas blushed in slight embarassment as she playfully teased him.

 

" s-sorry... I don't know what came over me just now. It was like all I could think about was kissing you for a single moment... You're right. Lets head out, Vera. Before we go there, do you need anything to eat? I have enough to buy something on the way. I know you haven't eaten since we woke up, and I feel terrible about that."

[J.R. 3,183]

Kazas blushed in slight embarassment as she playfully teased him.

 

" s-sorry... I don't know what came over me just now. It was like all I could think about was kissing you for a single moment... You're right. Lets head out, Vera. Before we go there, do you need anything to eat? I have enough to buy something on the way. I know you haven't eaten since we woke up, and I feel terrible about that."

Vera considered it for a moment. Her mercenary training had made her used to only eating one meal a day. But at the same time, she didn't wat Kazas to feel bad, but she also didn't wanna waste time, so she was a bit conflicted, "Uh..no. I'm good. Let's go out together and eat after the fight. For now, let's focus on your friend ok?" she said as she walked ahead of Kazas with sassiness in her walk.

Edited July 12, 2015 by Ice Blizzard