open [RP] Home Sweet Home (1x1 w/ Roxy Brightspark)

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Silver and Darla both were still asleep, somewhat, while Roxy smiles softly "A-as long as we're no trouble to have around" she says, flicking her ear in thought.

 

She looks to her little ones "Let us just say this ma'am, I'd do anything for these little ones, even unleash the Elder Gods on anypony who deems it alright to hurt them" she says, and as she does, her eyes give off a light blue glow.

 

Darla then wakes up, wagging her tail and looking up at her "mama?" she asks, gently tugging on her mane.

 

She smiles and looks down at her "It's okay sweetie, I'm sure that while we are here, nopony will harm you and your sister" she says, then looks to Vylia "Would you happen to have two sippy cups? Preferably kitten ones?"

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At the Elder Gods comment and the blue glow, Vylia's eyebrow lifted... but she didn't say a word about it.  Not yet, anyway.

 

"Well... I can't say I have kitten ones, but my darling Oglevy does have a couple from his foal years - they're Daring Do, if that's an acceptable alternative?"

 

One of the butlers returned, and placed a silver tray in front of the Blackwater matriarch.  It was festooned with little honey cakes, a salad worthy of a high-class restaurant, and a jar of Zap Apple Jam - out of season, no less.  Along with it was a tall carafe of what appeared to be orange juice, and a small saucecup of whipped cream.

 

"My tea snacks," she said with a touch of embarrassment, "are at least half of the reason I diet, dearie!"

 

The other came back with a plate of... well... it smelled like meat, and upon tasting it, it also tasted like meat.  However, it looked like chunks of soft tree bark.  

 

"Jerky," he said, "as we have nothing fresh like that... but this has been treated with certain spices to be soft and palatable.  And this,"  as he swung his flank around and dropped what his tail was holding: a bucket filled to the brim with some of the most beautiful emeralds Roxy had ever seen.

 

He then placed an identical tray to Vylia's in front of Roxy... and her rebel stomach growled loudly.  Vylia smiled.

 

"Go ahead, dearie - eat."

 

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Silver giggled in glee at the sight of the emeralds and clapped her claws together joyfully. She reaches towards one, but swiftly got a light tap from Roxy "Now sweetie, we are guests here, what do you say to miss Vylia" she says sternly but still caring.

 

The little dragon and little Diamond Dog pup both look up at her and smiles sweetly as they both do their best to say "thank you" in unison. 

 

Roxy smiles "that's better, now you two may eat" she says then looks up at Vylia "thank you for the hospitality, and yes, they will be acceptable, the girls do enjoy a good bit of Daring Do before bed time" she says, "also, you don't look like you need to diet, you're per..you have a lovely figure" she says, swiftly correcting herself and blushing like crazy.

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Vylia's muzzle lit with a smile as the little ones thanked her politely, then she sat back in her chaise and sighed, comfortable in her own horseflesh.  With the mention of her diet, she lifted an eyebrow.

 

"Eh?  Oh, dearie I'm FAR from perfect... though it certainly doesn't hurt my feelings for you to say such.  I'll admit, you do have an eye for beauty," she laughed prettily, "though I would warn you against giving me a swelled ego..."

 

She then let out a loud, quite amused giggle.  "I do believe my ego's swelled quite enough as it is!  But, you're kind to motice, and you're doubly kind for saying something.  Thank you, dearie - you're too kind."

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Roxy blushes and nods "You are welcome ma'am" she says, secretly wishing she could tell the kind mare in front of her true feelings for her. "Vylia, something you should know." she says and looks away "The little ones and I have nightmares, I'm the worst of us" she says softly "I wake up nearly every night screaming and in a cold sweat" she says.

 

Darla was looking around her tail wagging, but when she hears what Roxy says, her ears droop "mama no get sleep unless we sleep with her" she says, gently hugging onto Roxy's foreleg and cuddling close to her.

 

Roxy holds her close and nuzzles her "these two are the only things in my life that will keep the nightmares away"

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She smiled warmly.

 

"Nothing to fear, dearie... there should be no problem whatsoever in allowing the three of you to slumber in peace together - and you're welcome to your choice of rooms, which includes quite the finest beds bits could buy.  Have to keep up appearances, you know!"

 

She smiled brightly, but as she did, the door to the balcony opened again, and this time there was someone new.

 

"Mother, I finished trying on those outfits like you wanted me to, and they're-"

 

He stopped, seeing the guest and her charges for the first time.  He was a stallion, though right on the cusp of adulthood.  He had a black coat with green zebra stripes, similar to Vylia's.  In fact, there were a number of familiar features between the two of them; there was little mistaking her son.

 

"Uhm... hiya."  He said, shyness taking over.

 

"Roxy, this is my son Daxter - this, dearie, is Roxy Brightspark.  She and her two little lovlies will be staying with us for a while.  Well, say something!"

 

"Uhm..." he gave her a sheepish grin, "... n-n-nice to meet you."

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Roxy couldn't help but smile and giggle as she covers her muzzle with a hoof "Nice to meet you too Daxter, not sure if you remember, you were still a rather young colt when I worked for your mother in the past" she says, looking the stallion over then looks back to  Vylia "Thank you, it means a lot to me that we won't be separated" she says with a soft sigh then looks down again "I miss big brother" she says softly before smiling up at Daxter once more

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Dax's muzzle took on a bit of a shadow, and he replied, "I miss my big brother, too..."

 

Vylia visibly flinched, then looked down at the table.  

 

"Now, Daxter... no need to bring up sore spots, dearie."

 

Dax sighed, then shook off his funk and gave the little ones a smile.  "Hey, you two look like you'd love to play, right?  Tomorrow, after you've had some rest, I'd be happy to show you where the BEST places to play are!  I've lived here all my life, so I know all the great places around here... interested?"

 

Vylia still showed a bit of sadness over the 'big brother' remark, yet she put on a sweet smile for Roxy and the others.

 

"Dearie, I simply MUST know - would you prefer someplace cool and secure, or bright and warm?  In my home, we have both!"

 

Dax grinned.  "Yeah, part of the manor house is actually IN the mountain, so it stays nice and cool in those sections... but no windows.  It's weird... but not a BAD weird."

 

Vylia took on a thoughtful look.  "And we certainly MUST speak about something more for you and your little ones... if you're to be staying here, then I simply MUST see to getting the three of you some appropriate clothing and such; my treat, of course."

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Both Silver and Darla nod and smile at the stallion "Yes please" they say as they both look up at their mother with pleading eyes.

 

She smiles and pets Darla's head gently "Of course you may go and play with mr Dax" she says then looks over to Vylia again "Well, somewhere dark would be nice, but would it be possible to have a fireplace or something? Both Silver and Darla, well as you're probably well aware, both of their species live most of their lives either in caves or underground." she says, and looks down to her clothes and blushes a little "Y-you don't have to" she says softly, fiddling with the necklace that her older brother had given to her the day he dissapeared and sighs.,`I-I'm sorry for bringing up my big brother, it's just..today is..." she sighs and looks at Vylia.. "is my birthday, and the one year anniversary of when Rex disappeared"

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"Oh!  And all this worry to fall on your head TODAY of all days?"

 

Vylia looked absolutely crushed by the thought.

 

"Oh, you poor dearie.  I didn't know... I am SO very sorry to hear it."

 

Dax fidgeted a bit, but it was obvious he also felt for the poor mare.  He looked to the little ones and smiled a promise of fun... even if he couldn't help Roxy, he would certainly do whatever he could for the little ones.

 

Vylia sat up, and looking directly at Roxy, she began to speak.

 

"As far as fireplaces go, every bedroom in the entire manor has one, so there should be no issues with your request.  And YES, dearie," she motioned to Roxy's clothes, "I DO have to; I refuse to allow another to go without decent attire while I dress so well.  First thing tomorrow, we'll take my carriage into Canterlot, and we'll outfit you and yours in a nice, new wardrobe - it'll be a BLAST, I'm certain of that!"

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Roxy smiles softly, she wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially not one so generous as Vylia. Nodding, she finally relents and agrees "A-alright, it would be rude of me to refuse your hospitality anyway" she says as she begins to help Silver with cutting up some of her jerky "There you go sweetie, you'll get some new clothes tomorrow, won't that be nice?" she asks.

 

Silver nods and hugs her mother before promptly and cutely nomming on her food. Roxy smiles and pets her head gently, "You asked to know how my darlings saved my life earlier, I will tell you, but I must warn you, it isnt a pretty story, most of it is rather dark"

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"Dearie, I'd like to hear what you'd have to say on the subject, truly... that is, if you wouldn't mind telling the tale?  You DO seem a tad... hesitant?"

 

Vylia still sat as calmly as always, but Dax wore a look of interest.  He stepped forward a bit, and arched an eyebrow.

 

"I wouldn't mind... but what do you mean by 'dark', exactly?"

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She sighs and looks down "You see, it stems from my past" she starts off "I should start from the beginning, but I will say this first,and what I have to say will make more sense, Rex, he isn't my brother by birth, but my adopted brother.." she then looks at them "I will also have to show you something, but promise me something? Promise me, that after I show you this, this thing that no one apart from myself, Rex and the little ones have seen, that you won't abandon me"

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Vylia wrinkled her nose at the thought.

 

"Now, dearie - that's almost insulting.  I would NEVER put you and yours out, regardless of whatever you're dealing with!  Perish the thought, Roxy!"

 

Dax nodded as well.  "Yeah - we wouldn't allow it.  We're not that kind of family here.  Please, go on..."

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Roxy sniffles and smiles sweetly as she wipes some tears away "First you must understand,  I am older than I appear to be" she says and then clutches onto her necklace and begins to softly chant, as she does, a soft pink and blue aura surrounds her.

 

After two minutes of chanting, there was flash of light, and once everypony got their sight back, instead of the small brown earth mare, stood a beautiful Changeling Queen. Not like Chrysalis who had holes all over her body and fed off of love, but a beautiful vision with butterfly like wings, a soft mane and tail and glasses. 

 

She looks down "T-this is the true me, M-my real name is Crystal Cocoon" she says softly and somewhat sadly.

Edited September 23, 2016 by Midnight Prancer

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Vylia and Dax both gave a bit of a start... but it was Dax who fist spoke up.

 

"... wow.  You're... you're a changeling?"

 

Vylia simply stared for a moment, then lifted an eyebrow.

 

"Truly?  A changeling?"  She gave another sparkling laugh.  "Dearie, NOW I understand your hesitance!  You poor thing, having to hide such a lovely form in plain sight!"

 

Dax smiled broadly.  "Yeah, I've actually met some changelings before... in the nation of Troy, as a matter of fact.  They weren't mean at all, and I learned a lot about how hives actually function, but..."  He shrugged.  "I've never seen one quite like you!"

 

Vylia grinned as well.  "Yes, yes... and when Daxter came home and told us all about them, I realized that, just like we Blackwaters, the reputation they've amassed is wholly unfair."

 

She leaned forward to look Roxy in the eye.  "And yes, you're still welcome here, dearie."

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Crystal smiles softly at the warm welcome, happy to know that not all ponies viewed her kind as evil beings that fed off of love."Thank you darlings, I'm sorry I was distrustful of you before, but with my sister's hive attacking Canterlot during the Royal Wedding...well I was unsure if I could trust anypony. Anyway, the full story is this.." she says softly and sits back down, relieved she could be her true self around them.

 

"I was once the Queen of the Crystal Empire, my hive and the Crystal Ponies lived alongside in harmony, but then Sombra, he went insane with power and overthrew my rule, banishing my hive and myself out of the Empire as he used the poor Crystal Ponies as slaves to build his own Empire." she says, and sips on her drink, smiling at her adoring daughters.

 

she shakes her head "I was lost and alone, abandoned, scared and starving. I didn't know who I could trust, I couldn't even turn to Celesta and Luna, my two oldest friends. But just as I was about to give up hope, A kind brown earth stallion, by the name of Rex Sharpeye found me, he took me in without hesitation and raised me back to health." she says with a soft smile, remembering her dear 'brother'. "But as I had suffered a major shock, it took many years for me to fully trust anyone, even Rex. After that, I had decided it would be best to try to assimilate myself into pony society and civilazation by assuming my pony form, Roxy." she explains.

 

She takes a moment to let all that information sink in as she watches her girls giggle and play.

Edited September 24, 2016 by Midnight Prancer

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"When you were called in to deal with the mine troubles," Vylia began, "you came and dealt with whatever it was in record time.  So quickly that I swear you had some sort of inside line into the trouble!"

 

She laughed.  "Of course, there's no way that could be possible... but now, most certainly, it does give me a better idea of how you were able to do such a thing by your lonesome.  I honestly thought that you'd shrivel up and blow away, as tiny and helpless as you appeared to be!"

 

"But with your story, I feel I must ask, dearie... what actually happened in there that night?  Luther had sent you into the mines, and you were the one who demanded to be left alone... but when you came out in the morning, you never truly explained what you DID down there.  What exactly DID happen?"

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Crystal sighs and looks down "I got a little too close to the main leader of the cult, and lets just put it this way, if the Elder Gods hadn't intervened, he would have used me for a slave, and not just a 'serve me this way' type of slave" she says "In other words, my marehood would not still be intact if they hadn't killed him" she says.

 

As she looks up, she sees Dax playing with her little ones, and a small smile crosses her muzzle "He's quite good with the small ones, isn't he?" she asks, "Is he you know, spoken for?" she asks, sipping on her tea with a small smile.

 

Darla and Silver were having a blast, playing around with Dax 

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Vylia raised an eyebrow at Crystal.

 

"MY Daxter?  Spoken for?"  She gave a slight chuckle, though not a condescending one, and lowered her voice before replying.

 

"Dearie, it would require my son to actually go to social outings an such for him to even be noticed.  He tends to spend much of his time by himself... though, for what it's worth, I think he does it simply because he feels as though he's... well, trapped, I suppose."

 

"Of course, he is free to do as he wishes... but he tends to be uncomfortable around strangers and such.  I've taken him out with me to Canterlot multiple times, of course... yet he simply doesn't seem to attract the eye of any other mare.  Perhaps it's his colt-like nature, maybe his shyness or even his naive heart, bless him - part of the reason he's so good with young ones, no doubt - but no, he is most certainly not spoken for in any way."

 

A small smile drifted across Vylia's lips; Dax, meanwhile, had taken to barking like a puppy and playing fetch for the little ones.

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Crystal smiles softly as she continues to sip on her tea "The girls could do with a good father figure, and the stars know I could do with a good husband" she then shakes he head "but I'm getting ahead of me, I don't even know if Daxter would want to be a father to them, let alone have feelings for little ol' me" she chuckles and places her tea cup down on the table to get a biscuit. He is quite the handsome stallion though, and his colt like behavior just makes him even cuter to me. She thinks to herself, 

 

Darla who heard what her mother had said about Daxter takes up it upon herself to ask Daxter "do wou wike my mama?" she asks, very cutely giving him the big puppy dog eyes and wagging tail as she looks up at him.

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Dax gave Darla a confused look for a moment.  "Wike?  Do I wike your-..."

 

That's when it hit him, what she'd said.  His eyes widened, and he stammered out, "OH!  W-w-well I... I j-just, I mean... do I, uhm... I-I mean, eh... uhm... w-w-what I MEAN is that... she... uhm..."

 

He took one glance at Crystal and turned a bright enough shade of red to be seen through his black coat.

 

"Uh, uhm... w-w-what... I mean, I... uh... y-y-your mother's very p-p-pretty, Darla."

 

Amazing - and here it seemed as if he couldn't get any redder... yet he certainly did.

 

Vylia laughed her sparkling laugh.  "Daxter, no need to be so very shy, dearie... Crystal seems to find you interesting.  That's a GOOD thing, you know?  After all, I certainly would enjoy a bit of a larger family..."

 

Dax's eyes flew wide.  "M-M-MOTHER!"

 

She laughed as if it was the funniest joke she'd heard in years.  Obviously, Dax did find Crystal 'pretty'... but he was incredibly shy, and seemed to be awkward on the subject of mares.

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Crystal smiles softly and gigglers softly at Daxter's reaction "he is quite cute and handsome as well" she states and smiles over at him "hmm..Crystal Cocoon Blackwater..has a nice ring to it, don't you think dear Vylia?" she asks with a mischievous smiles then shakes her head "I'd never force him to love me though, all good things come in time" she says with a smile and finishes her tea "Plus, living here my darling Silver could have the best gems and jewels to eat" she says looking over to her children "They are my life, the day after Rex disappeared, I was so alone and scared, i was about ready to give up on life, but as I was passing the orphanage, I saw these two little angels and I just knew that I had to adopt them. Which turned out to be the best decision of my life,"

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Dax turned to the little dragonette.

 

"Hey, y'know what?  We've got a Silver here, too!  Her name is Silver Studs, she's a unicorn mare, and she's the one who fixes all the machinery around the quarry.  I'll bet she'd find you adorable,"  He looked to Darla.  "BOTH of you!  Maybe later we should go visit her, eh?"

 

Vylia smiled and stretched as she rose from her chaise.

 

"Well, dearie... if you wish, I'd be more than happy to have Beck and Call take you to the nearest wing, so you could pick whichever room you like - there are PLENTY of bedrooms to go around, I assure you!"

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Crystal smiles and nods "i would be delighted to have a room here" she says softly and looks to her children who were by now, all tuckered out and ready for a nap. "It would seem you said that just in time, as it would seem that my babies are quite sleepy now and ready for a nap, after their nap,they can have a tour, I already know most of my way around here from before" she says softly and stands up, "While the darlings nap, we can discuss future plans"  she suggests and looks around "I'm not going to just potter around idly, this mare is not a free loader, no sirree"