private Darkness over Equestria (RP)

[P-Jay 1,987]

caliber grinned. "so, where we going first?" he asked, "we were heading to the badlands, but im guessing that didn't change due to the new party members, correct?"

 

he looked them over. he was still a little miffed that lunar had interrupted his fight with tyra -which he had been enjoying- but he understood why.

[Reaver 350]

"It's fine," Strider told the diamond dog, "We only waited a couple minutes after everyone had gotten their things. We're still headed to the Badlands," he added at Caliber's question, and turned, facing the road south.

"It's going to be dangerous, and we will probably have to kill some ponies," he told the others. "But we'll be able to do it." He knew it was true. It had been a miracle, he realized, that he and Red had run into these other ponies; they would have walked into a death trap if they had gone into the Badlands solo. But with these other ponies, the mission would be much easier--and, hopefully, the bonds between them would maintain for many missions more, until, at last, they had reached and defeated Tirek.

He let these fantasies run in his head for a few moments, then shook them away. He smiled at the others, briefly. "Well, let's get going." he said, and began trotting down the road towards the haven of the bandits.

 

End of Part 1.

Stand by for information regarding Part 2: The Badlands.

(OOC: Woo, we did it! We request that nobody post until more information is up! Unfortunately, Red's away right now, so it may take a couple hours. We appreciate your patience!)

[Little Red 1,529]

Part two begins

Location: Macintosh Hills/Badlands

 

Day had come again.

The unlikely group of ponies had set out from the Ruins of Appleloosa and were in the Macintosh Hills. They had been traveling for a day and a night together-- well, as close as day and night came with Discord ruling the skies.

It would only take one more day to get into the heart of the badlands-- and hopefully, not too much longer to find the rumored "bandit city."

 

Dawn was breaking. The sun was wearing sunglasses today, it seemed. Red examined the sunglasses for a moment, before turning away. She got up, stretching for a moment.

"Good morning," she said, with still the slight tone of caution she'd had since meeting the group. But she had warmed to them all slightly. They had all gotten to know each other a little better the previous day. She pulled a little hay out of her pouch and nibbled. "Are we ready to set out?"

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant had been patrolling the area for a little bit that morning to check for any potential threats in the area.

Upon his Red he found Red nibbling on some hay and she addressed those who were awake. "Good morning Red" He said still walking back toward the group and he still watched the skies.

Edited June 7, 2015 by Chip Circuit

[Unicorncob 5,679]

Tyra emerged from the behind the rock she'd slept on overnight, and let out a long yawn and a stretch of her limbs.

 

She trotted up to the others, greeting them with a wide goofy grin.

"Good morning, friends! I am more than ready to set out!"

 

She eyed Red's piece of hay, and realised she hadn't eaten yet. She reached into her bag and pulled out a wrapped up little slab of salmon meat, happily digging into it.

A little taste of home.

Edited June 7, 2015 by Unicorncob

[P-Jay 1,987]

caliber woke up, and grinned. "not dead!" he announced. he got up. he had slept on the road as a dare one of the ponies had given him.

 

he couldn't tell weather or not they were serious, but he did it anyways.

 

he joined the group. "okay, 'imma go gather some herbs, be right back!" he said, as he went to go find his breakfast.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

- during the past day -

Amorè has revealed her desire to be treated with respect by her family. She also has revealed that they mainly respect those who are strong. She hasn't revealed anything else but made it all seem like it is a vampony thing. It also reveals why she needs to grow.

 

- present time -

Amorè is awake and is looking from Pony to Pony. She is trying to figure out who she could reveal to that would see past her changeling appearance and still consider her a true friend. If none are ready, She still had 4 weeks and 6 days before she losses her mind and goes feral on them.

 

"Morning..." She also looks a little more pale then the day before and still tired in a way.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant looked toward Amore when he heard her address everyone, he nodded his head at her. "Good morning Amore," he said walking up to her.

 

Once he was close to her he noticed her coat was paler then usual, at this rate it would soon be apparent to everyone else she was not well. He leaned in closer to her and asked her. "Is there anything else we can do to delay this process? Or is it only the bonds you form?"

 

"I'm sorry i can't be more help Amore but as you say my heart is a mess." He said pulling his head back.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Amorè leans in close to him, "Only one. I must feed. But we still have 4 weeks 6 days before I go feral and try to kill you all. I am just getting weaker is all this is saying. In three days I won't be able to hide myself. They will discover what I truely am then." If Caliber is currently looking at Amorè, her aura is in a state of flux. He still can't place the second aura but it is starting to become stronger. It is acting like a timer for something.

 

Amorè stays next to him. She whispers, "Later, can you tell me what has caused your heart to be the way it is? Maybe use it as a story to the others. That way they can help as well. I won't be able to use the magic I did before, not until I gain what I need."

Edited June 7, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant looked at Amore at hearing her request of sharing his past with the group. "Easier said then done, it isn't something I like to share... the only reason I told you was to show there are still those out here who can be trusted." He said looking away from Amore. "Perhaps if I feel comfortable enough near them then maybe I will if asked."

[Alex Van Gamer 230]

Alex yawned, stretching out her limbs before standing up and readjusting her hood. Her ears perked up at the sound of Caliber's voice from the road. "You just got lucky!" She'll barked back, rummaging through her bag to look for that apple she promised. As soon as she found it the canine almost immediately tossed it at Caliber without warning.

 

"Luckier yet, that was my last one." She mumbled to herself, closing her satchel. She let out one last yawn and stretched out her arms a bit more before looking to the rest of the group. "Mornin' guys!" She greeted cheerfully. "Everypony and Griffin sleep well?"

[Unicorncob 5,679]

Tyra looked to Alex with a wide toothy grin, happy to see her back to her happy self again.

"I slept rather well, thank you," she returned the cheerful gesture, and looked toward the rock she slept on, "I dare say, it was more comfortable than I was expecting."

 

Though part of her still felt Alex felt resentment toward her, she hoped today would help mend things.

"And how did you sleep, my friend?"

[Reaver 350]

Strider watched Caliber with amusement. He still couldn't believe that he had slept on the road--he had been fairly sure that Alex was joking. Well, he had gathered around him an odd group of ponies, he supposed. One meat-eating pony, one pony-eating pony (if he was right), and another pony who seemed to not notice when something was dangerous or not.

"Good morning, everypony," he said, standing up and stretching. He pulled out a bundle of hay from his bags, ate it quickly, then looked around at the group. "Ready to go when everypony else has eaten," he said, cheerfully, glancing at Amore at the word but quickly looking away.

[P-Jay 1,987]

caliber caught the apple, grinning. "yahaha..." he started munching on it, while walking in the woods, gathering berries, roots, and plants. he found a decent sized meal, and went back.

 

but one thing kept plaguing his mind...even back in the golden age, and in this age, he had never seen an aura like amore's...he'll have to meet her for real. she seems nice, and maybe that burning question'll be answered. just what is she?

 

he appeared in camp, and started eating his meal. "so, whats up?"

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Amorè sensed Strider's thought on the meaning of that word. She pulls out her flask. "Well this is the last of my elixir. Hope it works for just a bit longer." She mutters to herself before downing the last 1/4th of her flask. Her color returns to normal but is still a bit greyed due to it not being a true meal. "Ready."

 

She looks to strider, "Hmm...Should I tell him? He seems open minded enough..."

 

Amorè seems a little too focused on strider. But it looks as if she was spaced out thinking about something.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Radiant nodded at Strider. "I'm ready to depart whenever you all are," He said before taking out a piece of his trail rations from his bag. 

 

Radiant began eating his ration as he walked down the trail a little bit and sat in the center of the trail to wait for everyone else to begin moving again. As he sat there he ran his hoof along his scarf. "Is she right, can I let go and move forward? Perhaps be more the pony I use to be, able to be happy?" He mumbled to himself as a way to try and seek advice from his older brother who passed away.

[Little Red 1,529]

Red nodded, getting up, and stepped more towards the center of the group. "Alright, before now we have been able to travel on the remains of the road," she said, taking some charge of the group, "but from now on, we will have to travel solely in the wilderness. Bandits most likely have complete control over the road from here on in. It was dangerous sleeping this close to the road on the outskirts of bandit territory." Red pulled a map out of her pouch. It was a standard map of Equestria, so it did not show the entirety of the Badlands. "We will make it past the map by the end of the day," she said, "and hopefully, we will find the city by the end of the day. If for any reason we are separated over the next few weeks here in the badlands, we will meet here." She stomped once on the ground. "And on that note, I believe we are ready to go."

[Reaver 350]

@@Little Red,

"I believe so," Strider said, smiling at his longest companion. "I've been to the Badlands before. I've heard of a friendly outpost of ponies that supply the bandits, but aren't dangerous. The Badlands isn't going to have a surplus of food, so we should stop there first. It should be only a few miles south. With that done, we'll still be able to make it to the city by the end of the day, if all goes right. We may run into a hostile patrol or two, though, so everypony be on guard." He stood up and met up with Radiant, ahead on the road.

 

@@Midnight_Aurora,

As he trotted ahead, he sensed himself being watched. He glanced back at Aurora and was surprised to see her staring at him intently, but also with the glazed over look of a pony daydreaming. He promptly doubled back to meet with her. "You alright there?" he asked her. "You look..." he struggled to find a word. "Worried." he finished.

[Commander Tangent 861]

Lunar awoke. Me at of the last day he had been quiet, in an almost meditate state. Today however he was wide awake. " good morning my companions, it is a new day and another chance to better ourselves from yesterday " he said, giving a wide smile to all those around him. " I trust you all slept well ?" He asked, standing up and letting his back pop as it released tension from last night.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

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@@Midnight_Aurora,

As he trotted ahead, he sensed himself being watched. He glanced back at Amorè and was surprised to see her staring at him intently, but also with the glazed over look of a pony daydreaming. He promptly doubled back to meet with her. "You alright there?" he asked her. "You look..." he struggled to find a word. "Worried." he finished.

His question brought Amorè out of her trans like state. "More curious then anything. However that can come soon. Sorry if I looked wierd doing that. When I get this way, it just means I am dealing with my instincts. Sorry, if it looked odd to you."

 

She then leans in close and asks, "When we come to our next stopping point can I talk with you alone? It is important but if we can't I understand."

 

After that she goes over to Radiant and sits next to him waiting. "Ready to go when yall are."

[Little Red 1,529]

Red picked up the map and began following Strider, who was already beginning to move. She munched on a little more hay contentedly. She watched the others, all preparing to move as well.

She enjoyed this, actually. She didn't have to talk much to enjoy these ponies company. They were kind-hearted-- all of them-- which was pleasant to have as company nowadays.

[Unicorncob 5,679]

Tyra, still feeling the rough heat from the badlands, kept her cloak's hood over her head. As she chewed at her salmon, she listened to Red's plan.

She certainly sounded like she had all this under control.

 

"Very well, I am behind you," She announced, grinning widely to her.

 

She finished up the last of her fish and hopped onto her hooves, glancing behind her to notice Lunar closeby.

"Good morning, friend," she greeted with a wide grin, "How are you faring?"

Edited June 8, 2015 by Unicorncob

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

As the rest of the group caught up to him, Radiant stood up and begun following along with the group. He had finished his ration as well as he finished ruminating over to idea of letting go of what happened to his family. He wanted to, he'd like to return to being able to smile once again like he did when he was young and if he were to return to such a state he'd need support from others. He looked at those around him thinking if they'd be able to help. "Perhaps they can, I know Amore seems to want to help but that may be for her own benefit." He thought to himself glancing over at Amore for a second. 

 

Radiant looked forward again and worked his way toward the front of the group since his specialization was in defense so he would be best to take the brunt of any potential ambush.

[Commander Tangent 861]

Lunar tilted his head as Red went by without a word to him. He assumed she must have been busy and unable to talk. He looked over to Tyra instead." Good morning, my young friend, you seemed to have slept well, as I have" he said with a smile. He packed up his things and looked ahead to the group. " it seems our friends are preparing for the day ahead"

[Reaver 350]

 

 

She then leans in close and asks, "When we come to our next stopping point can I talk with you alone? It is important but if we can't I understand."

Strider nodded, and when she went on ahead looked at her, frowning, remembering how she would ask the same as Radiant. Well, it looks like she's starting to trust me, too, he thought. He smiled at her back; he felt an odd prickle of pride at having apparently earned her trust, though of course, he wouldn't know for certain until the next stopping point. His smile faded as he recalled his suspicions of her being a vampony. Of course, I'll offer her some of my blood. I don't want her going feral on us.

 

@@Commander Tangent,

He glanced at Lunar now, speaking to Tyra. He walked over to the griffin as they walked along the road, who he quite liked--he reminded him of himself, just, you know, with feathers. "Lunar, when we stop to get supplies, perhaps you can treat me to some of that tea," he said, trying to make sure he wasn't interrupting any conversation. He attempted to sound casual, though he was still eagerly awaiting the tea. He really hadn't had tea in too long.