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

[P-Jay 1,987]

@, 

 

zenru walked near, and sat down maybe a few feet from her. he was giving her space, while at the same time, getting a little closer.

 

"why you? i ask, why not?" he countered her little question. "everyone is absolutely equal, no matter what others, or the individual at hoof, may think."

[Fractured 2,684]

Diamond Tiara watched as Ice Blizzard walked out the door with satisfaction. Or at least, it should have been, but instead, disturbingly, she felt guilt stabbing at her. There was something telling her that this was wrong, and that she shouldn't be letting this pony walk out into the middle of the storm. That she should ask him to come back in.

 

Diamond Tiara felt almost physically sick from the idea, but it pulled at her stronger and stronger the closer the pony got to the door, until she finally relented.

 

"...Okay, okay, i'm sorry. Geez, you can stay." she said, rolling her eyes in the back of her head. She then went back to her spot and sat on the floor, tail wrapped around her as attempted to avoid all eye contact with Ice Blizzard.

--------

 

The mare with the leafy green mane and tail paused in her star-watching. Then she looked down at the swordspony, a slow, tested action.

 

"You say that, but you don't mean it," she said, emphasizing her words with a shake of the head. "You'd give up a random ponies life before you'd give up those of your families, and you'd give up my life before those of somepony like the princesses. You can say otherwise, but you know it's not true. The truth is what you see in front of you; I'm worth nothing, and your noble ideas are a sham."

Edited August 3, 2015 by Corona de Adamas

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard's ears perked up when she said he could stay. He was glad that she had a sense of forgiveness within her, but debated whether or not he should acknowledge it.

 

Instead, he simply walked back over to his chair, and sat down with his book, and waited for the rain to stop. Some time had passed as he sat there, and he was starting to feel a bit empty with somepony there and not talking. He felt a bit hungry for some reason at that moment. Guess it must be that midnight snack kicker. Luckily, he had brought with him 2 apples, and kept them safe from the rain in a container. He took one, looked over to Diamond Tiara, and thought she might be hungry, "Hey, Diamond Tiara, you want an apple? It seems as though the rain's not gonna stop soon, so we may be stuck here for awhile. You want one?" He asked casually.

[Fractured 2,684]

Diamond Tiara the request plain and clear, and her ears even flip-flopped in response to the request. However, she kept her head down, choosing not to act on it. At least until her stomach growled, betraying how hungry she was to both Ice Blizzard and herself. She needed the food.

 

She turned toward him, eyes strained, but otherwise unreadable. "Yeah, i'll take an apple." she said with a sigh, still not feeling too good about the prospect of showing kindness, or asking anypony for help.

[P-Jay 1,987]

@, 

 

"worth nothing, you say?" zenru narrowed his eyes. "...do you realize that everyone is here for a reason? that everyone has a purpose that takes their entire life to fulfill?"

 

he inched closer. "that it doesn't matter that some ponies have a higher status? that some ponies prefer blood over water? personally, i would try to save both you and my friends. and there are those who consider you important. the wolves of this forest certainly seem like they would choose you over me, or instance. but...can you not be a stranger? will you be a friend?"

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard walked over to her, and gave her the apple. He then walked back over to his chair, and thought, "Hm...Seems as though she's nice to hang around. I better keep this going if I don't wanna end up passing out via boredom until morning...."

 

He quietly moved his chair a bit closer towards where DT was sitting, and tried to make light conversation, "So, um...what do you like? It seems to me that you have the makes of a potential businessmare when you get older, but what do you like to do for fun or as a hobby?"

[Fractured 2,684]

The mare looked at the swordspony with defeat. She had already been down this road before, and each time it had left her disappointed. Whatever the swordspony thought he knew, he was wrong. They always were.

 

"You don't know what you're asking for," she said defensively, though there was little effort left in it. "You should leave while you still can. There's nothing I can give you... except suffering."

 

--------

 

Diamond Tiara bit into the apple, and despite her initial reluctance, she found it too good to pass up. She'd hadn't touched a thing since work had started, and she was famished.

 

She crunched noisily into the apple,making short work of it. When she finished, she decided to talk, choosing to omit any details about her pasttimes with the CMC.

 

"When me and Silver Spoon go out, we usually go and we have milkshakes. Or we help her work on her tea business. Usually, though, we just walk." she said flatly, taking the last bite of her apple.

[P-Jay 1,987]

@, 

 

zenru went for a gentle smile. "nothing but suffering? but, you've already given me some more then just suffering. you've given me an interesting encounter, and a nice curiosity aspect. will you give me a name, as well?"

 

he could tell she thought lowly of herself. and that was no way to live. not even for the smallest insect. 

[sonicdashie 120]

@

She decided up her speed a little more so she could be able to talk to RD without having to shout. "So who's that other Pegasus in the race with us? Because she seems to be really behind" she said, looking behind her at te Pegasus that seed to be catching up with them.

Edited August 3, 2015 by sonicdashie

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard nodded, "That sounds pretty nice. Tea business? That's impressive. Sounds to me like the makings of another hard working mare. I like that. Now, me personally, I like to fight," he said with a grin, "Fighting is what I do. If anypony dares to get in my way or mess with my friends, then they get it good."

 

He ate another bite of apple and continued, "So, Silver Spoon? If you want, tell me about her. Is she a friend of yours?"
 

[Fractured 2,684]

@Orion Caelum

Anette didn't comment too much on the ensuing situation. Hanging around with her dolls had imbued her with an incredible sense of patience, and the ability to understand that sometimes, ponies screwed up. It was a fact of life, and sometimes, you just had to forgive them and move on. This was one of those times.

 

But, she didn't say any of this to Wilhelm. Not just because she wanted him to look past it, but also because It looked like maybe, just maybe, a part of him was already starting to understand that.

 

Instead, she took the pasta without complaint, and her face immediately changed when she ate it. the pasta was absolutely incredible, to the point where she had to fight down her exuberance in order to avoid shouting out.

 

"Oh my- Wilhelm, this is amazing!" she said, managing to keep her volume to a "just between them level. "Go ahead, try this out!" she said, her eyes shining with excitement.

 

-------

 

The mare looked at him slowly as the rain fell around her, and let out a sigh. It seemed like she couldn't get rid of him, and she wasn't going anywhere until her legs started working again. She also didn't want to attack him, despite it probably being the best possible option at the time. Which meant, she had to talk to him.

 

"...It's Terra, and I would like it if you forgot this encounter ever happened." she finally said after a moments pause. "But, that's not likely to happen any time soon, is it?"

 

She looked up at him, somepony who would likely just be another regret in a long  and seemingly neverending string.

 

"May I have yours?"

 

-------

 

My only friend, Diamond Tiara repeated in the comfort of her own head as she looked at the apple in front of her. Not that she cared whether or not anypony knew it; if they had an issue, they could just take it up with her. To her face.

 

"Silver Spoon is a friend, and the best friend anypony could ask for. She treats me nicely, and we do everything together, even when everything is nothing at all. It's just always been the two of us, no matter where we went. She even followed me out to Bangcolt because I asked her to."

 

She finished, having answered his question. Thinking about it, Silver Spoon was probably at her house, sleeping, while she slept out in the rain. She wouldn't even notice she was gone until morning.

 

Best friends.

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard could relate perfectly well. He too had a best friend, "Yeah, I know how ya feel. I got a best friend too. His name's Caliber. He's like a brother to me, and when we were younger, we'd always be causing trouble for everyone. Ha. I remember one time we spray painted somepony's wagon with blue and red paint. We didn't get caught, so we'd always do more devious stuff. And now we're both here, fighting and he's managed to get himself a marefriend. Which reminds me...."

 

He took another bite of his apple, and thought for a moment. Since he was talking to a girl, he figured why not ask her, "Hey, DT. I got a question for you. Alright, I'm dating someone, I need a little help, and I figured, 'Another mare is great to ask about this.' I've had a crush on this girl for as long as I can remember, and I'm taking her out again tomorrow. Um...in your opinion, what's the best way to go about admitting my feelings to this mare?"

[Not Yellow Diamond 925]

@,

 

Night Tracer smiled, "Well thanks, in time you'll see I am the right choice. I mean, I'm not necessarily an eye sore, now am I?" He flipped his mane still smiling, "I don't know, I could see this going long term unless Luna isn't all of what I thought she was, but I doubt she'd do anything like that." He joked before knocking back some water and wiping off his muzzle. 

[Vae Victis 742]

Tyra grunted as her axe collided with Lorec's sword, and it became a test of might between the two fighters.

He was right; she had to change her strategy, he was wising up to it.

 

He was putting all his strength down this direction...so what if...

 

Swiftly, and without warning, she positioned her right hooves and spun out of the clash. If it went the way she hoped, Lorec would stumble forward and be open for a slash to the side, which she'd attempt using the momentum picked up from the spin.

Lorec left completely unawares by this change in Tyra's strategy, fumbled forward awkwardly. With the momentum shift combining with his great weight, he almost tripped up, and planted his sword to keep himself from falling flat on his face. However, his side was completely exposed....

[Unicorncob 5,677]

Lorec left completely unawares by this change in Tyra's strategy, fumbled forward awkwardly. With the momentum shift combining with his great weight, he almost tripped up, and planted his sword to keep himself from falling flat on his face. However, his side was completely exposed....

 

Tyra smirked as she saw her change in strategy had taken Lorec by surprise, and he ended up fumbling forward. Keeping different strategies really did pay off!

He lurched forward, leaving his side totally exposed.

 

With a loud grunt of exertion, she swung her axe around, aiming it right for his side.

[Vae Victis 742]

Tyra smirked as she saw her change in strategy had taken Lorec by surprise, and he ended up fumbling forward. Keeping different strategies really did pay off!

He lurched forward, leaving his side totally exposed.

 

With a loud grunt of exertion, she swung her axe around, aiming it right for his side.

Figuring out, albeit too late, what Tyra was planning, Lorec kept himself planted with his left hand on the sword, and attempted to try and catch the axe in his hand with the other arm! However, due to the extended recovery time from the momentum shift... He was unable to stop it completely.

 

Managing to get a grip upon the axe's handle, Lorec succeeded in at least preventing it from sinking all the way to his vitals, namely, where his kidney would be. However, the axe had still sliced into a decent amount of his body, and he was starting to bleed profusely from the wound. As the blood trickled down, Lorec had let out a pained groan of agony in his grunting, almost biting his tongue in pride to not show his opponent how badly it hurt.

 

That being said, Lorec still had his hand on the axe. He wasn't letting go... And that grip of his, to Tyra, may as well equate to the jaws of the nine fathoms itself.

[Unicorncob 5,677]

Figuring out, albeit too late, what Tyra was planning, Lorec kept himself planted with his left hand on the sword, and attempted to try and catch the axe in his hand with the other arm! However, due to the extended recovery time from the momentum shift... He was unable to stop it completely.

 

Managing to get a grip upon the axe's handle, Lorec succeeded in at least preventing it from sinking all the way to his vitals, namely, where his kidney would be. However, the axe had still sliced into a decent amount of his body, and he was starting to bleed profusely from the wound. As the blood trickled down, Lorec had let out a pained groan of agony in his grunting, almost biting his tongue in pride to not show his opponent how badly it hurt.

 

That being said, Lorec still had his hand on the axe. He wasn't letting go... And that grip of his, to Tyra, may as well equate to the jaws of the nine fathoms itself.

 

Tyra stood motionless, aside from her laboured breathing between her teeth and through her nose. She had made the impact, her axe blade cut into Lorec's body and caused him to bleed.

She could tell her friend was hurt, and she felt a twinge of regret for causing such pain, but it would be an insult to both of them if she held back at all.

 

She tried to pull the blade out, but the minotaur's iron grip, combined with his still-formidable strength, actually made it quite the challenge.

[Star Saber 114]

@,

 

“Train? Canterlot? Why would I want to go there?” Ash answered with another question; unlike the pink pony. Ash had no intention of getting supplies. He was just planning on braving the treacherous mountain side with his bare claws. “Do I really look like the kind of dragon that rides on trains and frequents pony cities.”

 

---

 

@,

“Hrm…” Calibur studied Mist’s manipulation of the water by her magic, “Impressive.”

“Well, have a good night then ma’am.” Calibur said as Mist Walked away towards the exit. He once again pulled out his stack of pictures and shifted through them. Settling on one that looked very similar to the mare he had just saved, he then muttered under his breath. “Hrm… Maybe some other time.”

[Not Yellow Diamond 925]

@,

 

She tilted her glasses downward and stared at him before guffawing, "Nyan Dancing? That'd be a new one." She didn't want to but wasn't completely opposed, it might be fun. She didn't know, "And as far as Tracey and Tavey, boy are they a duo. Night Tracer may be a writer but he could make a living as one hell of a musician, although he isn't as near as amazing as Octavia. Boy... she is one hell of a piece of work, just wish she;d loosen up once in a while" She said longingly

 

@,  

 

"Oh, I know how to be with all kind of animals. I talk to them and they talk back, like friends would. Well, most ponies don't see it but they are my friends." She spoke shyly, partially grinning as she was nostalgic thinking about her animals, but she remained shy as most people didn't understand her love for animals. She was fearful of being criticized. 

[Fractured 2,684]

Celestia doubted it as well. Her sister faults of her own, but treating those close to her was not one of them. There was a reason her sister carried the element of Loyalty when the two were still connected to them.

 

"I don't think you have anything to worry about." Celestia assured Night Tracer  "I know my sister, and she cares deeply for those close to her. You can bet that Luna would never intentionally do anything to hurt you, nor your feelings." She said it with confidence, personally proud of her sister's dedication to those she cared about.

[Not Yellow Diamond 925]

@@Star Saber,

 

Pinkie Pie still happily hopped along but her smile turned to more of a concerned, curious look,"Ashie, why are you so mean. I mean, other ponies and other creatures of Equestria can be fantabously nice and absotivley superrific friends, but you don't seem to give anyone a chance, why is that Ashie?" She interrogated, "I know you may hate everyone but by doing so you're making it hard for not only yourself but others. It's not right Ashie, it's just not right!" She scolded. She knew no one could like everyone but it broke her heart to see someone reject friendship. Especially when they weren't doing themselves any favors...

@,

 

"Well I hope you're right." Night Tracer smiled in agreement with Celestia; he didn't worry. Although if he were aware of what was beyond him, he might be a little more resentful to trust Luna. "I believe it's your question, is it not?" Night Tracer inquired, in attempt to move th conversation forwards.

[Fractured 2,684]

Still in her position on the floor, Diamond Tiara stared at Ice Blizzard blankly. Silver Spoon was the one to go about this, as she knew next to nothing about dating and relationships. For some reason, most ponies preferred to be closer to her friend than her, something that she had never quite understood.

 

Still she figured she might as well answer the question, as odd as it was that anypony would be asking her for love advice. But how would she deal with the situation...?

 

"Just tell her straight out and get it over with." she said simply, her usual bravado absent. "There's no point in wasting time and not telling anypony anything. If you want something, you go for it, and just get it off your chest, and if she doesn't like you, get over it. Simple."

 

It was the best advice she could give, and the simplest; go straight for what you want. At least, it worked for her every time.

It was in fact, Celestia's turn. She drew into an endless possibility of questions for Night Tracer, and came out with...

 

"Night Tracer, I know little of your past right now, but right now, I would like to know about your future. Tell me about your dreams and aspirations. Specifically, what job do you envision yourself having?" This question was two-fold. It would provide more insight into Night Tracer's ambitions, but it might also set him up for a job when they returned back to Canterlot. Celestia would see it done.

[J.R. 3,183]

@,

Blizzard mulled over the simplicity of her idea. It sounded like it would work, but he felt as though that he needed some time to think about it, "Yeah. That's probably the best idea..."

 

More lightning could be heard outside with the heavy rainfall. It was so heavy, that the ground outside seemed to be nearly covered in water. Blizzard made his ice binoculars and looked out a window, "Hmm...well, I can tell you one thing. The storm is sure straightforward tonight with its heaviness."

 

He sighed as he looked out the window with a frown, "Man, why can't it ever snow? I miss the falling snowflakes of my hometown, the Land of Ice. Making snowponies, snow angels, even stupidly rolling downhill in an expanding snowball. ....But those days are over...." he finished as he shed a frozen tear. He sniffed and looked over to DT, "Ugh. Sorry about that. I'm just a tad homesick. Hey, do you like playing in the snow?"

---------------------
@,

Kevin understood completely how Fluttershy felt at that moment, "Yeah...the same thing with me and my swarm. Other ponies never understood my point of view, but I never let that stop me."

 

After ordering a salad, he asked, "Tell me, have others ever criticized you for who you are, or what you do?"

[Star Saber 114]

@,

 

“Friendship and all that nonsense might work for you ponies but I’m not a pony. Dragons are not kind, dragons don’t have friends. The only time you’ll find our kind at peace with one another is during the migration and even then it’s only a feigned peace. It’s the kind of ‘society’ that is cruel to the weak and I was once considered that.” Ash explained, clenching his fists; “Even at my full size I am small by dragon standards; this was always true and when I was just a whelp I was ridiculed, beaten and taken advantage of my peers.”

 

“That is why.” Ash turned to look down at Pinkie Pie, “Everything I do, I do alone, as proof that I am strong enough not to be pitied or looked down upon. A dragon’s pride is not something I expect a pony like yourself to understand.”

[Fractured 2,684]

Diamond Tiara didn't have to think to much to answer that question. Of all of the weathers... The idea was already making her eyebrows crease in annoyance.

 

"I hate snow." she said, the irritation clear on her voice. "It's cold, and its wet, and it does nothing but get in your way when you have something important to do. Even when it ends up cancelling school, you just have to make up the homework the next day. It's useless!"

 

She gave a huff to emphasize her point, and to clear out the excess irritation.

 

"If I had my way, it'd all disappear. We'd never see snow again."