open Elements Reincarnated (RP)

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

6 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I nodded and listened as he spoke. "Oh that mare. Kinda know her. Yea, she's a temp and part timer. She's worked everywhere around town. Jack of all trades, master of none." I showed him the bracelet I found way earlier in the day, pulling it out of Sparky's storage compartment. "This was left behind when you guys left, beeping like insanity. It's calmed down since then though. Probably was too disoriented to make sure it came with her."

I looked it over. "Actually, I made this. It's quite simple to set up and use. We can get it back to her whenever we see her next time. Would you like it, or should I put it back in storage?"

"Gosh where are my manners? I'm Lektra Bolt, and this is Sparky." I motioned to the little machine. "You may have heard a pop and a crackle, that was my sister Speed who left the burn mark on the floor. She was bringing me a work order. Nice to meet you Dynamo. I run Bolt Solutions here in Ponyville. Our slogan is inventive magical solutions to improve everyone's lives." I tried to give him a smile, but it must have looked kinda like a half smile. That's what it felt like to me.

"Do you like coffee? Come sit down with me maybe, mind the mess of metal chunks. I've been drinking buckets worth of coffee since the love of my life passed away 4 years ago, trying to drown my sorrows away." I gave a long sigh. "I never got a chance to say how I felt, or even goodbye for that matter."

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Dynamo listened to Lektra as she spoke about Chrissy. "I can see what you mean. She was working with Mayor Mare, before I saw her again here, at the cafe. It was my first time getting to know her, but she seemed pretty nice." He raised an eyebrow as he noticed a bracelet. "I think I saw her wear it before, but I can't say if I saw her have it on her wrist earlier." He shrugged his shoulders as he couldn't be too sure. "I'd say you hold onto it. Seeing how you were the one, who made the device. It's only fitting that you hold onto the bracelet for safe keeping. If we have to, then we'll return the bracelet to her tomorrow."

As he learned that her name was Lektra Bolt, he smiled and nodded as she also introduced Sparky. "It's nice to meet you Lektra and I think it's cool you named your machine Sparky. It shows that you have a strong bond to whatever this little machine is. I hope you can forgive me. I just don't know what these devices are. The only thing that's close to this is the stuff my dad would work on as a welder." He had a look of awe and understanding as Lektra explained that the pop and crackle was her sister, who left previously. "This is my first time here in Ponyville as I just moved here today. I will admit that the slogan sounds pretty catchy.

At the mention of coffee, he looked to have a somewhat quizzical expression upon his face. Which the look soon evaporated as he shook his head. "Coffee is okay, but I'm more of a soda kind of pony. Oh, it's okay. I sometimes forget to clean up my room to where there are soda cans lying around the floor." He chuckled as he could relate with Lektra. The chuckling soon subsided as he frowned at the mention of losing the love of her life. "I'm really sorry to hear about that. It must have been upsetting and disheartening. I know because I've been through that about a year or two ago." He says, making his way over and taking the seat on her left. "Did you perhaps want to talk about it? Maybe talk and get to know each other? You seem like a nice mare, in my opinion. Plus, these devices and inventions seem really interesting."

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Hot Cocoa walked back with Lektra's refill. She smiled down at the two ponies, about to pause when she looked at Lektra, "We're gonna be closing in five minutes fyi." She informed, "Want me to bring you your bill?"

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1 hour ago, Emerald<3 said:

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Hot Cocoa walked back with Lektra's refill. She smiled down at the two ponies, about to pause when she looked at Lektra, "We're gonna be closing in five minutes fyi." She informed, "Want me to bring you your bill?"

As Cocoa had made her return, he smiled as she’s brought a refill, before blinking in surprise at the store being closed. “Is it really closing time? I guess I really lost track of time. The travel from Fillydelphia to Ponyville was a lot further than I initially thought.” He chuckled sheepishly, before continuing. “While I was going to ask for that beverage you mentioned earlier. I suppose I’ll have to take a rain check for next time. I can imagine you’re still tired, so I don’t want to impose.” 

56 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

@Dynamo Pad @Emerald<3

"Mmmm." rather enjoyed the hug, but she was busy so we couldn't really do anything else at the moment.

I listened intently to what Dynamo said, nodding and leaving the bracelet there on the table for now.

"Don't worry, you'll probably get this stuff better over time. We'll see each other again, in later days, I'm sure." I looked over at Sparky and we exchanged looks. "Oh right, Sparky says please don't call him a thing."

I waited until Cocoa was done with work f before I did anything else. "I'd love to talk and for us to get to know each other Dynamo, but let's wait a moment." I waited politely for my refill and to make sure she was off work.

"Oh there you are." I nodded and gave a half smile, taking a sip. "Mmm good." The coffee made me feel relaxed and I probably had a goofy grin on my face before I shook my head. "Don't worry about the bill. I've been here so much lately I had arranged it with your parents and Coffee Mix to settle at the end of the week. I'll probably be here a lot again unless things change." With a long sigh I pulled out a random amount of bits I couldn't be bothered to count and placed it on the table for Cocoa to pick up. "This though? This is a tip for you, for a job well done and being a good friend to boot. Don't worry I'm not biased that we're friends that I would tip my friend better." Okay I lied, maybe a little. 

I motioned for her to sit down with Dynamo and myself, taking another sip. My expression suddenly got very very grave. As I put away the bracelet Dynamo said I should take for safekeeping, I put my elbows on the table and put my hooves together, looking around if anyone was listening in.

"You're right to guess that it was upsetting and disheartening. Extremely. I was out of town when it happened, when the members of the Elements courageously sacrificed themselves to save the world. I couldn't arrive in time to help, either. We've been at peace ever since, but I've never gotten over it. I've felt that life had no meaning." I sniffles and pulled on my nose, not caring at the moment. Tears started to stream down my face, again I didn't care. "The love of my life was one of them. I loved Twilight so much! I never even got to tell her how I felt! She never knew, and I was too shy to tell her. I was always spying on her and her friends and interviewing towns ponies, admiring my love from afar." I took a sip of coffee and finally wiped my face with my right fore hoof, but it kept on going non stop. I sniffled again, also feeling my face get hot. I was sure I was blushing

"I was aware that Twilight was not into mares, which made the pain of losing her even worse for me. Not only did I not have a chance to even tell her, but it was unrequited love. What was I to do? Publish my book?" I sniffled and pulled on the straw again, taking a nice long sip.

"I did publish my book and 'The Life and Love of Twilight Sparkle ft. The Elements of Harmony' sold pretty well. Sure it was a bit of a biased account and I included all my embarrassing 'thirsty' thoughts and it was a bit biased in praising her and her friends, but it was still the best account of their lives anyone had ever published. It's a great book and even 4 years later I get letters from readers who have enjoyed it, but the fact remains I've never gotten over this event." I wiped my face again, still crying like a child

Taking another sip I continued. "Work doesn't stop, and I enjoy my work. I've buried myself in my work, I drink coffee here like inhaling it, and I've been going to therapy with Starlight. The trauma isn't going away and I haven't moved on, but I'm kinda coping." I took a sip of coffee again, sniffled, and wiped my face again

"But it's not all bad. I've actually been going out these past 4 years since I work here at he outdoor Cafe now, and I've been meeting many wonderful ponies." I took another sip and really tried to wipe my face this time

"I've just not made many friends since then. It's really nice that we've clicked, but do you really want such a traumatized Twilight obcessed weirdo as a friend? I just have to be sure, since it's not that easy for me to make friends. Many find me extremely weird, and my obcession with the dead princess many more just find creepy, even now when many have moved on. I haven't. My next session with Starlight is tomorrow, I look forward to it with bated breath." I then laid my head on the table sideways and took another sip, staring at them like this while waiting for a response. My tears had mostly calmed down by now, but I'd made a comical puddle on the table as well as around myself as well

Wow, did I really have all this water in me? Okay maybe it was all the coffee I'd been drinking containing liquid

As she explained that Sparky was to not be referred to as an ‘it,’ Dynamo gave both Lektra and Sparky an apologetic look. “I understand and my that’s my bad. I’m sorry for the mistake, Sparky.” When she mentioned the tragic event of the elements of harmony, Dynamo’s expression darkened as he remembered that day. “I remember that day like it was yesterday. I remember reading it in the newspaper when I wasn’t still in high school. I almost couldn’t believe it, but reality can be cruel sometimes.” He shook his head, feeling angered at his bullied cheering at the loss of Twilight and the others.

The blue unicorn frowned as he felt sorry about Lektra had lost someone she loved. Even if the feelings weren’t returned, he could tell she’s cared deeply for Twilight. He continued to stay quiet as he allowed the yellow mare to vent. As she suddenly became quiet, Dynamo took a moment to digest everything he was told, before scooting over to Lektra. He placed a calming hoof upon her back. “I’m really sorry to hear about that. I can tell from what you’ve told me that you cared deeply for her. Even if you said she want into mares, I can tell she really cared about you, as well. It’s disheartening to hear that therapy isn’t working well, but it’s better to take steps into coping, instead of not at all. It’s even better to talk to others about this. It may or may not work, but talking always helps.” He says, moving his hand in a circular motion on her back. A way of trying to help calm the distraught Lektra down.

”if you ask me, then I would like to be your friend. I don’t think you’re a weirdo, Lektra. If you ask me, then I think you’re an interesting, kind and caring mare. From what you’ve told me, it shows that you take friends very seriously and care about others. I can relate with you as aside from the ponies I’ve met, I’ve never really had a friend back home in Fillydelphia.” He frowned as he was about to explain what he went through.

”You see, I can relate on losing a loved one as I lost my dad a year or two. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was both a welder and racer by trade when growing up. He never wore a mask as he worked with a welders helmet. Because of that, my mom and I tried our best to make sure he could get some help. It wasn’t easy, but we managed Ron help him to where he seems fine for about a month. However, the conditions worsened and he looked like he was fading away. He decided his time was over and we had to let him go in the hospital. I never felt more powerless in all of my life. I felt like there was more that I could do, but there was nothing more than I could do.” He sniffed as he felt a stray tear cascade down his face. “I’m sorry about that, but I wanted to let you know that you’re not alone, Lektra.” He says, wiping the tear away with his hoof.

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Rose got up after her feathers were straight, and walked into her room, where her sword hung on the wall by her bed. She picked up a wad of paper to see it was a pic of the mane 6 back when they were alive, with cut where she tossed her knife 3 years ago. She crumpled it up and tossed it back into the trash bin  next to the window. She fell onto her bed and wrapped her wings around her body for warmth due to habit.

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Cocoa giggled and levitated three mugs of cocoa over to them, "I saw you two out here when I was in the kitchen." She admitted, "So I decided to make you these. Free of charge." She set two of them down and levitated the third in front of her face, taking a sip of it.

"It's great to see you guys again. I'm super excited to catch up with you."

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2 minutes ago, Emerald<3 said:

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Cocoa giggled and levitated three mugs of cocoa over to them, "I saw you two out here when I was in the kitchen." She admitted, "So I decided to make you these. Free of charge." She set two of them down and levitated the third in front of her face, taking a sip of it.

"It's great to see you guys again. I'm super excited to catch up with you."

As he heard Cocoa's voice, he looked over to see a mug being levitated over to him. He felt his cheeks were beginning to feel warm from the kind hospitality. "Thank you, but you didn't have to do that. I was more worried about you well being." He took a sip from his mug, before  his eyes began to look like they were shining. "This is delicious! Is this what you were talking about with the special drink you like to make? If so, then this is amazing. I've had hot chocolate before in the winter time, but this takes the cake. This is the type of drink you wouldn't mind having in the other types of seasons over the years." He smiled sheepishly as he realized he was going overboard. As he talked, he didn't notice that he had a hot chocolate mustache on his face. He shook his head as he levitated a couple of bits out of his wallet and saddlebag. "Thank you, but I truly insist. You and a few others have made my first day here very enjoyable. Please, accept this as one would pay for a beverage in this cafe."

He nodded as he remembered he still wanted to talk and get to know Cocoa, as well. "It's great to see you again too, Cocoa. I'm glad I was able to help out when I did. Plus, I wanted to catch up with you and get to know you and Lektra. You wanted to know about my unicorn horn, correct?"

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10 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

As he heard Cocoa's voice, he looked over to see a mug being levitated over to him. He felt his cheeks were beginning to feel warm from the kind hospitality. "Thank you, but you didn't have to do that. I was more worried about you well being." He took a sip from his mug, before  his eyes began to look like they were shining. "This is delicious! Is this what you were talking about with the special drink you like to make? If so, then this is amazing. I've had hot chocolate before in the winter time, but this takes the cake. This is the type of drink you wouldn't mind having in the other types of seasons over the years." He smiled sheepishly as he realized he was going overboard. As he talked, he didn't notice that he had a hot chocolate mustache on his face. He shook his head as he levitated a couple of bits out of his wallet and saddlebag. "Thank you, but I truly insist. You and a few others have made my first day here very enjoyable. Please, accept this as one would pay for a beverage in this cafe."

He nodded as he remembered he still wanted to talk and get to know Cocoa, as well. "It's great to see you again too, Cocoa. I'm glad I was able to help out when I did. Plus, I wanted to catch up with you and get to know you and Lektra. You wanted to know about my unicorn horn, correct?"

She waved her hoof away, "I suppose. I was never going to ask though." She took another sip of her drink, levitating it to the side as she smiled at him, "But if you really do want to talk about it, I won't stop you." She set the mug on the table. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

17 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I just hugged Dynamo and just sobbed in this position, having moved my bendy straw to be able to sip on the hot chocolate as well. I hadn't completely calmed down yet from having to recant all that to both of them

Dynamo was immediately surprised when he felt Lektra had pulled him into a hug. His surprised reaction soon faded as he gently wrapped his hooves around her and returned the embrace. All the while, rocking her back and forth and patting her back with his fore hoof. "Shh...it's okay. Just let it all out. Cocoa and I are right here and we aren't going to leave you, Lektra.

22 minutes ago, Emerald<3 said:

She waved her hoof away, "I suppose. I was never going to ask though." She took another sip of her drink, levitating it to the side as she smiled at him, "But if you really do want to talk about it, I won't stop you." She set the mug on the table. 

Dynamo smiled softly, yet it looked like a sad smile. "True, but I feel like you deserve to know. After all, I did ask about your tail." He looked back towards Lektra and nodded at her, while still giving her a hug. "You can listen to, if you like. All three of us are getting to know each other, after all." He says, pulling back from the hug so Lektra could hear him, but stayed close in case  she needed another hug. He looked to both Cocoa and Lektra and cleared his throat, before he began. "I guess it all started when I was born. The doctor's took one look at me and were pretty baffled. They told my mom and dad that they had never seen a unicorn horn like this before. They had to keep me overnight for testing and came to the conclusion that my horn was a birth defect. Meaning that I would never be able to mold any magic in my life, or ever. As I grew up, I had to learn to do everything by hoof and without magic, so it wasn't easy. It didn't help that I was being bullied by others, who were already exceptional with their magic and because I was kind. All I wanted to do was to make friends, but some bullies thought friendship and kindness would get you nowhere. They got every student to rally together and pick on me whenever they felt like it. So, you can imagine that I really didn't have anyone to call a friend." He sighed, finally revealing why he was so hesitant on the word, 'friend.'

"When I was around 14 years old, I was trying to run from my bullies in town. I managed to lose them, but that's where I stumbled upon an arcade. I never really got to go out of the house, so it was breathtaking, to say the least. It was there that I met my gaming teacher, Pinball Wizard. He was the owner of the shop and he was kind and helpful for my first time being at the arcade. As the bullies showed up to pick on me, Mr. Pinball didn't want to have it and decided on a gaming battle. Like you Lektra, he too, had a motto. 'If you have to settled a disagreement or problem, then settled it with games and not your hooves. He never took kindly to violence, so we took our battle out in a video game. I believe the game was called Dead or Alive. I lost the first round, but I was able to somehow learn and win the second round. As the third round started, both my bully and I were evenly matched. That's when the most craziest thing had happened. For some reason, it felt like I was able to fight like the character did in the video game. Like my hooves matched their punching movement/animation. What I didn't realize was that my magic was making the controller move alongside the buttons I pressed. Which meant I was able to deliver the finishing strike and won the game. After I won, I managed to get my cutie mark in video games and unlocked my magic, as well."

Edited July 2, 2019 by Dynamo Pad

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Dynamo Pad @Lektra Bolt

(I may be off and on since I'm still doing my homework so please excuse me for my lateness).

Hot Cocoa nodded in all the right places, tapping her chin understandingly. She dipped her head down, "Well, that's actually very interesting if you ask me." She admitted, "Your talent is playing videogames, that is interesting. I haven't met anypony with something like that as a talent." Strangely enough, she hadn't said one word against his horn. It was his cutie mark that interested her more, "Well..." She cleared her throat, "I discovered my special talent when I left kindergarden. I was kind of a late bloomer." She chuckled, "I was invited to a party by some of my old friends, and I decided to bring them some beverages as a thank you. Then, when they started going on and on about how good it was... I got my cutie mark." She pointed down at the mug of hot chocolate on her flank, "What about you though, Lektra?" She wondered, "What's your special talent?"

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

17 minutes ago, Emerald<3 said:

@Dynamo Pad @Lektra Bolt

(I may be off and on since I'm still doing my homework so please excuse me for my lateness).

Hot Cocoa nodded in all the right places, tapping her chin understandingly. She dipped her head down, "Well, that's actually very interesting if you ask me." She admitted, "Your talent is playing videogames, that is interesting. I haven't met anypony with something like that as a talent." Strangely enough, she hadn't said one word against his horn. It was his cutie mark that interested her more, "Well..." She cleared her throat, "I discovered my special talent when I left kindergarden. I was kind of a late bloomer." She chuckled, "I was invited to a party by some of my old friends, and I decided to bring them some beverages as a thank you. Then, when they started going on and on about how good it was... I got my cutie mark." She pointed down at the mug of hot chocolate on her flank, "What about you though, Lektra?" She wondered, "What's your special talent?"

@Lektra Bolt

As Dynamo listened to what Cocoa had thought of his past, he blinked in surprise as she didn't mention anything about his horn. Rather, she didn't say anything bad about him. Normally, most ponies would say something is weird about him, but Cocoa was different. The same could be said for Lektra as he thought about all of this. He wanted to say something, but decided not to for the moment as he listened to Cocoa's story. "That's pretty interesting. I admit that I was the last in my class to get my cutie mark. So, you're not alone on that. I think that's pretty interesting on how to get your mark. I forgot to mention one thing about my talent. You're right that my talent is in video games, but it's more to it than that. My talent is my passion for video games, but it's also about adapting to both video games and real life, as well." He says, turning his attention over to Lektra. He placed a hoof upon her shoulder once more to let her know that everything was okay. "I'd like to hear about your special talent and how you gained your mark, if that's okay." He says, levitating the cup of hot chocolate up to him as he took another sip of his beverage.

Edited July 2, 2019 by Dynamo Pad

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Hot Cocoa pondered this, "Normally I would, but I have to wake up early in the morning and I don't want to wake you guys..." She explained, "Unless you would'nt find it distracting."

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

8 hours ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I listened intently and took mental notes, not interrupting and kinda just using the stories to ground myself for the moment. I mean I can't always just break down, gotta calm down. I took a long sip of my coffee, finished it, then some of the hot chocolate, tried to half smile, and then listened to Cocoa tell her story, also making mental notes.

 

"Well........." I took a sip of hot chocolate. 

"I come from a long line of magical inventors in Manehattan. You could say magic is in my blood, but so is electricity. Also, we've all been considered eccentric by our peers. We are futurists, which means that we look to the future and progress in general. Progress towards a better tomorrow by improving everyone's lives, which also happens to be part of our company slogan." I took a sip, then continued

"Take Sparky here for example." I waved a hoof to the machine. "Sparky is my first success at an artificial intelligence. I admit he's a tad limited, but I'm always tweaking and improving him. He's actually rather proud of himself, heh." Sparky beeped in agreement when I said this. "Yup, see. He agrees."

"Anyway we've worked with magic for generations. Everyone in the family can use electricity to a certain extent, and marry ponies who have a similar magic affinity or specialization. We're not inbred." I chuckled and took a sip at this point.

"We've always been into enchanting and mechanical inventing in general, and the majority of the family get their talent in this." I took a sip, gurgling it around and enjoying before swallowing. "Some get it in actual lighting or thunder, like my dad. His nickname is Booming. He always yells. If you need to sneak around, never bring my father." I chuckled at that. "My mom Lightning actually got hers in lightning manipulation, as her name. My little siblings are considered weird even by my family standards, but they're similar enough."

I pondered for a moment as I took another sip. "Come to think of it, I believe I've designed some arcade machines. You might be interested in those Dynamo. Mine are a little different though, and like everything my company makes are more advanced than what you might be used to."

"Which brings us to my talent. I was out in a lightning storm one night thinking about when I'd get my Cutie Mark. Poor choice you might say, but we've never been afraid of storms and I do my best thinking during them. I got struck and got my Cutie Mark while thinking about what my first breakthrough would be and when. The bolt was exactly the inspiration I needed. It was fate really, as I drew up the blueprints for Sparky the next morning. After a couple of failed attempts, I succeeded. Well eventually, as I had to study some more first and refine the idea." I took a long sip of hot chocolate, but it wasn't that hot anymore.

"The rest is history, as they say. Over the years afterwards I did a lot of world traveling as well as learning with other enchanters, and designed Magitek. The family business really took off after that. While enchanting is not a new magic, my specific form and methods are slightly different. You could say it's an advancement in enchanting, like the time Twilight finished a spell of Starswirl. I don't quite know why she got wings for doing this and I didn't, but whatever. I don't question the will of Celestia" I shrugged my fore hooves and took a sip, nearly finishing the cup. 

"So my talent is enchanting and working with metal, either magically shaping it or using my tools. I've never really been able to enchant anything else, and my magic just seems to bond to it easier. Anything metallic really, but specifically the rare metal Magitainium. It's rare and therefore expensive, but also great for when an enchantment refuses to take on another metallic substance. Metal just does as I command, and I've been called the Mistress of Metal by some. It's a fearsome ability, but nothing I can't handle." I finished the cup with one last sip

I looked around, noticing it had gotten a bit dark and the street lamps had turned on. A Bolt Solutions Magitek, of course. "Wow, I'm sorry. I've rambled on for too long and it's getting late. Would you two like to spend the night at my hut? I could show you my life size Princess Twilight statue. It's made of solid Magitanium." I felt my face get extremely hot at this point, thinking about her again. I let out a long sigh, waiting for their reply

As he listened about her family's history, Dynamo placed his elbows on the table, while resting his chin on his hooves. A look of interest and wonder were present upon his face. "I hope this isn't rude and I can imagine you're family has heard of this before. However, I was going to say that it seems your family has a shocking personality." He chuckled slightly and shook his head at his joke. "I'm sorry, but if there's one thing you must know about me, then it's that I do like puns from time to time. I admit that some puns are bad, but I guess I wanted to make everyone have a nice chuckle." As she waved towards Sparky, he smiled as he could hear Sparky begin to make beeping noises. "He sounds really happy from what I heard. I know it's not the same, but it's like the same for me when it comes to playing video games. I know they are character's in a game, but when I play. I feel as if I am that character, in a way." He says, finishing up the rest of his hot chocolate, before levitating the cup back onto the table.

Once Lektra was explaining how she got her cutie mark, Dynamo's jaw dropped in both shock and awe. "I never would have thought that a lightning bolt would be able to give you a cutie mark. I guess cutie marks work in crazy, yet different ways. Still, glad to know that you were safe and that you were able to gain both a cutie mark and build Sparky." At the mention of an arcade machine, Dynamo's eyes glowed with curiosity. "Are you serious!? I didn't know you tinkered with arcade games. Now I actually want to give this arcade machine a try. I admit that while the challenge seems intimidating, it still sounds like fun. Seeing how my talent is all about adapting, then I would't mind seeing how the game turns out." He didn't understand much when it came to magic such as enchanting, but it was interesting to listen to. "I heard stories that Starswirl was powerful, but he didn't have many friends. I always wondered if he had friends ,or the ones he worked with were more of acquaintances." He shrugged his shoulders as he didn't know the answer, as well. "The way you enchant and work with metal is like welding, in my opinion. Being able to shape and form pieces together with metal is what my dad did. Although, he did use tools and other equipment, but I guess it's still the same concept." He says, fascinated that Lektra was able to use metal to such a degree.

8 hours ago, Emerald<3 said:

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Hot Cocoa pondered this, "Normally I would, but I have to wake up early in the morning and I don't want to wake you guys..." She explained, "Unless you would'nt find it distracting."

As he looked around him, he noticed that it was indeed getting really late. He smiled and shook his head at Lektra's remark. "It's okay and no need to apologize. I think your story on your past and where you are now is really cool." At the mention of staying the night, he hummed at the offer, before nodding. "My house is down the road, but I might go to the hut. It's getting dark and it might be dangerous at night time. I hope I'm not imposing, or anything like that. If you're okay with having guests over, then I'll take you up on the offer. Do you have an arcade machine like you were talking about? I'd love to try some games out and see what you've been telling me." He says, feeling enthusiastic over how advanced she made these arcade machines. "I wouldn't mind in wanting to see the statue, Lektra. It must have taken a long time to make when it comes to making a statue. I hope you can forgive me on not knowing what Magitanium is. I can only guess that it's a special kind of metal, or something like that, right?"

Edited July 3, 2019 by Dynamo Pad

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

57 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

(Note: She is not speaking out of turn, it's just easier for me to reply like this, and think of it like she is speaking when no one else is) 

I did chuckle at this. I rather liked bad puns myself, or good ones too. I had heard it all before and I nodded several times as he continued

I finally spoke up and explained. "That's actually a common misconception, and many don't understand this part of my life. The strike didn't give me my Cutie Mark. It gave me inspiration, and the inspiration was what prompted the mark to appear. Like an Aha moment!"

"I actually work with whatever the client asks, but of course it involves metal in some way. Enchanting and m mechanical engineering has very broad applications. I also offer maintenance and repair for our products, usually free or at an extremely low cost, which keeps me busy even if I'm not filling commissions. That particular request just happened to be for arcade machines." I shrugged my fore hooves. "But yeah, of course you can check it out. I just can't guarantee it's still in one piece or even there, as I don't remember if I have any left that I designed just for myself. Usually it's built and then delivered to the client by mail, or I deliver it personally if there is assembly required. Think of it like larger cake deliveries, where the cake is baked and shipped in pieces for easier transport, then finished and decorated on-site. Magitek has to be assembled by me or a qualified Bolt Solutions employee, or it could malfunction with disastrous results. Like, the life threatening kind." I chuckled at that. "But don't worry, Magitek is perfectly safe if assembled and used as directed. Some don't think so of course, especially our competition. Progress will always have opposition, and Ponyville especially is very traditional. It took a very long time to get permission to install the lights, but the town has been safer since. They turn off if there's no motion." I pointed a hoof to the street, as if on cue all the lights turned off. They'd turn on if someone went by. This way they weren't a nuisance at night for the indoors.

I shrugged my fore hooves again. "But I'd have to check the Vault and get back to you. I don't remember everything I've built, even if Sparky does catalog everything."

"Working with metal is my talent, it's just got very broad allocations. I shape it, build with it, and enchant it." I shrugged again

I shrugged and chuckled. "Don't worry you wouldn't be imposing. I mean I wouldn't offer if you would be imposing, heh." 

"It's a very rare ferrous material that more readily accepts magical enchantments and is easier for me to shape. I tend to make an alloy with it, as the metal itself is very weak. It's actually perfect for the statue though. I have to contract the dragons to ship it for me, as they are better at finding it than I am. Spike used to do this for me, but alas......." I trailed off with a sigh

"If we are all ready, I can call Speed over to take us to my place? Safer than walking, even with the lights." I looked around at the two of them to see if it was acceptable. "Or we could um, walk there? Clear across town and to the outskirts?"

I whistled to indicate the distance. "Actually your house might be closer Dynamo, but mine is probably more accommodating. Also there is the Twi statue that I'd really love to show, heh. I usually just fly there if Speed doesn't have time to help." Let then scratch their heads at that. Unicorn. Flying. I had a wide devious grin on my face

Cocoa nodded, "Alright then, I'd be glad to come along!" She tightened her saddlebags and shouted goodbye to her Mother, Tea Leaf and Father, Earl Grey.

"Bye everypony! See you tomorrow!"

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

6 hours ago, Lektra Bolt said:

(Note: She is not speaking out of turn, it's just easier for me to reply like this, and think of it like she is speaking when no one else is) 

I did chuckle at this. I rather liked bad puns myself, or good ones too. I had heard it all before and I nodded several times as he continued

I finally spoke up and explained. "That's actually a common misconception, and many don't understand this part of my life. The strike didn't give me my Cutie Mark. It gave me inspiration, and the inspiration was what prompted the mark to appear. Like an Aha moment!"

"I actually work with whatever the client asks, but of course it involves metal in some way. Enchanting and m mechanical engineering has very broad applications. I also offer maintenance and repair for our products, usually free or at an extremely low cost, which keeps me busy even if I'm not filling commissions. That particular request just happened to be for arcade machines." I shrugged my fore hooves. "But yeah, of course you can check it out. I just can't guarantee it's still in one piece or even there, as I don't remember if I have any left that I designed just for myself. Usually it's built and then delivered to the client by mail, or I deliver it personally if there is assembly required. Think of it like larger cake deliveries, where the cake is baked and shipped in pieces for easier transport, then finished and decorated on-site. Magitek has to be assembled by me or a qualified Bolt Solutions employee, or it could malfunction with disastrous results. Like, the life threatening kind." I chuckled at that. "But don't worry, Magitek is perfectly safe if assembled and used as directed. Some don't think so of course, especially our competition. Progress will always have opposition, and Ponyville especially is very traditional. It took a very long time to get permission to install the lights, but the town has been safer since. They turn off if there's no motion." I pointed a hoof to the street, as if on cue all the lights turned off. They'd turn on if someone went by. This way they weren't a nuisance at night for the indoors.

I shrugged my fore hooves again. "But I'd have to check the Vault and get back to you. I don't remember everything I've built, even if Sparky does catalog everything."

"Working with metal is my talent, it's just got very broad allocations. I shape it, build with it, and enchant it." I shrugged again

I shrugged and chuckled. "Don't worry you wouldn't be imposing. I mean I wouldn't offer if you would be imposing, heh." 

"It's a very rare ferrous material that more readily accepts magical enchantments and is easier for me to shape. I tend to make an alloy with it, as the metal itself is very weak. It's actually perfect for the statue though. I have to contract the dragons to ship it for me, as they are better at finding it than I am. Spike used to do this for me, but alas......." I trailed off with a sigh

"If we are all ready, I can call Speed over to take us to my place? Safer than walking, even with the lights." I looked around at the two of them to see if it was acceptable. "Or we could um, walk there? Clear across town and to the outskirts?"

I whistled to indicate the distance. "Actually your house might be closer Dynamo, but mine is probably more accommodating. Also there is the Twi statue that I'd really love to show, heh. I usually just fly there if Speed doesn't have time to help." Let then scratch their heads at that. Unicorn. Flying. I had a wide devious grin on my face

@Emerald<3

Dynamo smiled as he was glad to get a laugh out of Lektra. To him, it meant that him making puns was actually a good thing. He nodded as he listened intently towards her explanation. "Oh, I see. Now that makes a lot of sense. I guess that must have really been a crazy 'aha' moment when it comes to the bolt of lightning. If you don't have the arcade machine, then that's no problem I wonder if some of the arcade machines that you made are at the arcade in town. I guess once I apply for the job tomorrow, then I'll be able to find out. I can see why the arcade machine would have to be delivered in sets. The cake example really fits the idea in mind. If something happened during transport and the arcade machine is in one piece, then you'd never know what happened if it fell and broke." He shuddered as he didn't even want to think of that possibility. He looked to where she pointed at and saw that the lights were indeed turning off. "Huh. That's a good security system, or something like that. In a way, It's always good to be traditional, but it's better to change from time to time." He didn't want to say anything in fear of bringing up any saddening times. However, he could also see why this would be helpful. As with the loss of the elements of harmony and mane 6, a new defense/security system would be in order.

He kept nodding with a smile at what he was being told, before chuckling. "Okay and I'll take you up on the offer. I guess I always tend to worry about simple things as I didn't want to seem like I'm bothering anyone, or something like that. I mean, you and a couple others I met today were pretty nice and helpful. I do like how the dragons can ship things to you and others. It seems like the friendship and allies from everyone has still been going strong." He stayed quiet as he also remember hearing what had happened to Spike being destroyed with the mane 6. He was quiet for a moment to pay his respects for Twilight's number one assistant. "I'm good with either option, but I guess being picked up would be better. Better to be safe than sorry, if you ask me." He thought for a moment as his house was told to be pretty close. "Hmm...I guess we could always vote on where to go. I'm good on going to either my place, or your place, Lektra. My places has some guest rooms too. Just in case you both were wondering. I still want to see the Twilight statue." He raised an eyebrow at the mention of her flying, but he didn't say anything. Not until they were finished on what place they would be staying at. The blue unicorn smiled as he heard that Cocoa would be going along, as well.

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

Just now, Lektra Bolt said:

 

@Califorum

"We've found Stormy. Let's head back. I really don't care if you come along." I cackled. "We'll have our spar early in the morning just before dawn, when the shadows are just about to disappear. You two can sleep out here in the jungle ruins for all I care." 

Savage

Shut up and go to sleep. We need to rest

Fiiiiiiiiiine

I headed back along the path of destruction we'd made, and back to the skull shaped base. The vegetation had already started to grow back, and I viciously sliced to ribbons all the plants that got in my way

As I got to my room I laid on my stomach on the bed, tongue rolled down to a tiny bit above the ground, and locked the door. I absolutely didn't care if those two had come back with me or not, nor has I checked. I was actually really tired....... 

@Emerald<3

I opened my eyes in my dreamscape, the place looking like nothing at all. It was just a whiteness that spread out seemingly forever. I was standing as if on nothing as well. A bright white space, but not to the point of hurting the eyes. The amount of illumination was just right

In my dream I had taken my true colorful form, but in the real world I was still Chrysalis. I called out to the dreamscape. "Princess Luna! Please come, I need to speak with you. Its kind of urgent." I tapped my fore hoof on the whiteness, waiting for her

A tear opened where the moon was supposed to be, and the Alicorn slipped through with a worried expression. She stepped in front of Chrissy, "Yes? What is it that you need so urgently?" She asked concerningly.

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

2 hours ago, Lektra Bolt said:

@Dynamo Pad @Emerald<3

Aa earlier, I exchanged looks with Sparky. He contacted Speed for me. Sure enough, with a pop and a crackle of electricity, the cute filly who looked like a miniature version of me appeared. "Sis do you know what time I is?" She rubbed her eyes to with her right hoof and yawned, gently huddling everyone around her with her magic as she gave me an annoyed look, making sure everyone was touching her.

"H...*yawn*holdontoyourlunch......" one pop and crackling later, we appeared on the outskirts of town at the door to my hut. Speedy had used teleportation, leaving a burn mark on the floor beneath each of us. She gave me another rather annoyed leer, headed inside, and a loud door slam could be heard.

"Sorry about that hold onto your lunch thing. She's been hanging out with Chrissy. Also she's right to be annoyed with me, it is rather late." I shrugged and headed in. "Make yourselves at home. Guest rooms with all the essentials are on the right side of hall." the #1 guest room had a picture of Speed Bolt on it, signifying it was occupied, the others had no pictures and were free to use. I headed inside, Sparky following along, and entered the long hall as I headed toward the far end toward my bedroom staircase that led down to the basement. Then I doubled back and went in the living room to sleep on the couch. The spacious living room and other rooms were on the left. One could gaze in and see the life size Twilight statue greeting everyone. It really looked like the princess was there with us, as it was colored to look like her

I metal bended the statue to move and look like she was sleeping with me on the couch, cuddling me. That's how I slept. That was only way I could fall asleep

"If you're still here in the morning, I can give you the grand tour. I'm not locking you in." I called out to them. It would all somehow feel bigger on the inside than on the outside. The entire place was enchanted and the walls looked like chrome. "Please ask Speedy to teleport you back to town when she goes to work at the town market if you leave early in the morning. We are quite a ways away from the town hustle and buscle of town, otherwise you'll have to walk back. Goodnight!" I called out again sweetly to them from the couch as I passed out, dead tired

One could occasionally hear the sounds of sniffling as I cried in my sleep while holding onto the statue

@Emerald<3

As he watched Lektra and Sparky try to contact someone, he blinked in surprise as he saw a younger filly, who looked just like Lektra. ‘So, this must be her sister, Speedy.’ He thought as Speedy began huddling everyone together. Before he asked what was going on, Dynamo felt himself disappearing in a teleportation spell.

As the group reached he hut, Dynamo leaned back as he felt a little nauseous from the trip. “Whew. I don’t know if I’ll get used to teleportation. It’s very draining on one’s magic and can leave you feeling tired and/or dizzy.” He was cut out of his train off thought as he heard a door being slammed shut. “Oh, no need to apologize. I didn’t think it was that late and I appreciate the warning.” He says, following Cocoa, Lektra and Sparky into the hut. 

As they walked through the halls, he noticed one of the bedrooms had been taken by Speedy. As he listened to Lektra’s explanation, he nodded as he noticed the Twilight statue that Lektra had mentioned. He wanted to comment that the statue looked really cool, but he yawned as he was feeling tired. “Thank you again for letting Ian stay the night, Lektra. If I’m still here when I wake up, then I think the tour sounds nice. I’m in no rush to walk. Seeing how I still have to apply for a job at the arcade. At any rate, goodnight and I’ll see you in the morning.” He called out to them as he took one ornament the guest rooms and closed the door behind him. After walking over to the bed, he placed his saddlebag on the ground and got up onto the bed. He placed his head upon the pillow and was about to sleep, but he frowned as he could hear some sniffling from the living room. He wanted to go out and be there for Lektra, but he wasn’t sure what to do or say. He decided to close his eyes and sleep, while telling himself he’d help be there for his friend tomorrow.

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

3 hours ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I hugged her awkwardly for a moment, nuzzling her nose. "It's been a long time since I've last seen you, mother." More like my creator, but I'd always called her mom......

Straightening back up and standing up on all fours again, I cleared my throat. "Please, as I'm not as good as you at traversing the dream realm, I need you to deliver a message to my friend Starlight Glimmer: An ancient evil has returned, and he has plans to take over Equestria. King Cosmodian has assembled Lord Tirek and King Sombra, as well as coerced the Storm King to break his peace agreement with you and your sister. I was summoned as well. I'm of course disguised as Queen Chrysalis, working with them. I have to keep up appearances, so I can't act to stop them without exposing myself. And well, I rather enjoy causing a bit of mischief and mayhem as you know." I giggled a bit and continued, my face getting serious again. "I will however try to make sure there are no casualties, or at least minimize them so no one gets seriously hurt, but I can't promise anything. I have to keep up appearances and keep their trust."

"I'll be continuing to work with them and trying to keep you updated as things develop. I can't come to work at any of the places I work in Ponyville, maybe somehow let the towns ponies know I'll be unavailable while on this mission. Please also tell Starlight that I'm OK, but that I might have to fight her and whoever she brings with her if she chooses to try to stop us. If anyone worries about me and asks, all she can tell them is I'm OK and not to worry. Anything more will expose the possibility of my being discovered, if a response would be altered by the knowledge of what I am. She must not tell anyone else who 'Chrysalis' is if she were to encounter me, as we have to make sure I keep up appearances. King Sombra likely has plans for the Crystal Empire, and the others have their own plans as well." I looked down rather solemnly, avoiding looking her in the face

"That is all I have for you tonight, goodnight and it was good seeing you again. Please be safe." I said this while still avoiding looking her directly in the face

I'd just told her bad news about world threats, but that I was also working with them which was worse news. I was too ashamed, and I couldn't look my mom in the face. I kicked at the luminous floor, waiting for her response

Princess Luna bowed, "I shall discuss this with my sister. Just please, please be careful. Do not do anything too rash, and come to Starlight Glimmer or me for any assistance you may need." She smiled softly, "And do not hesitate to talk about your troubles." With that final statement, she dissolved out of the dream. 

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Dynamo Pad @Lektra Bolt

Hot Cocoa frowned at the sight of Lektra, tapping her chin as she wondered if she should do anything.

But eventually, she decided against it and laid on the floor tucked under a soft blanket, making sure to not sleep in too late.

There was no way she could ever do that.

(She wakes up at six in the morning)

 

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

@Lektra Bolt @Emerald<3

-The Next Day- 

As a new day had begun, Dynamo's eyes fluttered open slowly as he awoke from his slumber. He scrunched his eyes as he felt a light had hit his eyes. The sun had shined through, but was slightly blocked by the metal based windows. He tried to throw his front hooves over his eyes to block the light, but he was already up. He turned over to try and see what time it was, but groaned as he saw that it was five-forty five in the morning. He tried to lay back down and go to sleep, but it was to no avail. To him, it was a curse at being a morning pony. He sat up in bed once more, before rubbing his eyes with his front hooves to try and wake up.

He looked towards the door and wondered if anyone would be up at this hour. He remembered Lektra saying that her sister, Speed, would be up early to go into town. He thought it would be best to exit the room to see if Speed and the others were awake. He knew he had to get back to town to go apply for a job, That, and he felt he should explore the town more to get a good idea of what there was to do in Ponyville. With a slight nod, he hopped off of the bed, placed the saddlebag over his back and proceeded over towards the door. After quietly opening the door, he closed the door behind him so as to not wake any potential sleeping ponies up. He looked around the area, while trying to make sure he was heading towards what could be the living room and kitchen areas.

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

@Dynamo Pad @Lektra Bolt

Hot Cocoa woke up just moments after Dynamo Pad. She rubbed her eyes and pulled herself up on her hooves, about to leave when she noticed Lektra shaking in her bed. 

Growing concerned, she walked over to the bed and tried to shake her awake, only to be suddenly sucked away into what appeared to be some sort of dream world. 

Landing on her back, she rubbed her forehead. The entrance had given her quite the headache.

"Mnhg..." 

(I'll wait for @Dynamo Pad before Luna shows up).

[Sherem 4,807]

6 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

@Lektra Bolt @Emerald<3

-The Next Day- 

As a new day had begun, Dynamo's eyes fluttered open slowly as he awoke from his slumber. He scrunched his eyes as he felt a light had hit his eyes. The sun had shined through, but was slightly blocked by the metal based windows. He tried to throw his front hooves over his eyes to block the light, but he was already up. He turned over to try and see what time it was, but groaned as he saw that it was five-forty five in the morning. He tried to lay back down and go to sleep, but it was to no avail. To him, it was a curse at being a morning pony. He sat up in bed once more, before rubbing his eyes with his front hooves to try and wake up.

He looked towards the door and wondered if anyone would be up at this hour. He remembered Lektra saying that her sister, Speed, would be up early to go into town. He thought it would be best to exit the room to see if Speed and the others were awake. He knew he had to get back to town to go apply for a job, That, and he felt he should explore the town more to get a good idea of what there was to do in Ponyville. With a slight nod, he hopped off of the bed, placed the saddlebag over his back and proceeded over towards the door. After quietly opening the door, he closed the door behind him so as to not wake any potential sleeping ponies up. He looked around the area, while trying to make sure he was heading towards what could be the living room and kitchen areas.

As the morning was rising up slowly, Aerion put on his training gear and went for a cold flying in the morning of ponyville as it's his usual routine he, although he felt a bit hangover form the party last night, he was still up for the morning fly. He had to shake up all what he drank

[Dynamo Pad 11,339]

19 minutes ago, Emerald<3 said:

@Dynamo Pad @Lektra Bolt

Hot Cocoa woke up just moments after Dynamo Pad. She rubbed her eyes and pulled herself up on her hooves, about to leave when she noticed Lektra shaking in her bed. 

Growing concerned, she walked over to the bed and tried to shake her awake, only to be suddenly sucked away into what appeared to be some sort of dream world. 

Landing on her back, she rubbed her forehead. The entrance had given her quite the headache.

"Mnhg..." 

@Lektra Bolt

As Dynamo had been looking around the for the living room, his ears perked as he thought he saw a bright light, while he thought he heard a loud crash of magic. The flash had been down the hallway, which prompted him to follow the light. After a moment of running, he noticed Lektra laying down on the couch with her Twilight plush, while Cocoa had been lying on the ground. "Lektra? Cocoa? Are you two okay? What's in Equestria is going on around here?" He hesitantly made his way over to his friends, before he began to see what was going on. He shook Cocoa's shoulder to try and shake her away, but it was to no avail. "Cocoa? Come on, wake up." He tried calling out to her, but even that didn't work. "Lektra? You need to wake up. Something happened to Cocoa and I don't...d-don't..." He tried to shake Lektra's shoulder to wake her up, but something was different. He had begun to feel drowsy, while his eyes began to grow heavy. Before he realized it, he had fallen to the ground and was pulled into what was a dream world.

The blue unicorn began to float down towards the ground, before landing on his back. "Ugh...what hit me? D-Did I fall asleep, or something?" He wondered as he struggled to his hooves. He shook his head, while trying to gather his bearings on what was going on. 

Edited July 5, 2019 by Dynamo Pad

[Sherem 4,807]

2 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

@Lektra Bolt

As Dynamo had been looking around the for the living room, his ears perked as he thought he saw a bright light, while he thought he heard a loud crash of magic. The flash had been down the hallway, which prompted him to follow the light. After a moment of running, he noticed Lektra laying down on the couch with her Twilight plush, while Cocoa had been lying on the ground. "Lektra? Cocoa? Are you two okay? What's in Equestria is going on around here?" He hesitantly made his way over to his friends, before he began to see what was going on. He shook Cocoa's shoulder to try and shake her away, but it was to no avail. "Cocoa? Come on, wake up." He tried calling out to her, but even that didn't work. "Lektra? You need to wake up. Something happened to Cocoa and I don't...d-don't..." He tried to shake Lektra's shoulder to wake her up, but something was different. He had begun to feel drowsy, while his eyes began to grow heavy. Before he realized it, he had fallen to the ground and was pulled into what was a dream world.

The blue unicorn began to float down towards the ground, before landing on his back. "Ugh...what hit me? D-Did I fall asleep, or something?" He wondered as he struggled to his hooves. He shook his head, while trying to gather his bearings on what was going on. 

Aerion also saw the light in his flight and soon also followed it and when he arrived he saw Dynamo on the floor and flew down to see what was going on "what happened here?" he asked as he checked on Dynamo

[Sherem 4,807]

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Aerion moved and saw the three ponies down and checked vitals "this definitely magic doing, but why or how is none too clear" since he was a Pegasus, magic afflictions where not his specialty 

[Emerald Claus 24,872]

1 hour ago, Dynamo Pad said:

@Lektra Bolt

As Dynamo had been looking around the for the living room, his ears perked as he thought he saw a bright light, while he thought he heard a loud crash of magic. The flash had been down the hallway, which prompted him to follow the light. After a moment of running, he noticed Lektra laying down on the couch with her Twilight plush, while Cocoa had been lying on the ground. "Lektra? Cocoa? Are you two okay? What's in Equestria is going on around here?" He hesitantly made his way over to his friends, before he began to see what was going on. He shook Cocoa's shoulder to try and shake her away, but it was to no avail. "Cocoa? Come on, wake up." He tried calling out to her, but even that didn't work. "Lektra? You need to wake up. Something happened to Cocoa and I don't...d-don't..." He tried to shake Lektra's shoulder to wake her up, but something was different. He had begun to feel drowsy, while his eyes began to grow heavy. Before he realized it, he had fallen to the ground and was pulled into what was a dream world.

The blue unicorn began to float down towards the ground, before landing on his back. "Ugh...what hit me? D-Did I fall asleep, or something?" He wondered as he struggled to his hooves. He shook his head, while trying to gather his bearings on what was going on. 

Hot Cocoa offered her hoof, helping him up gently as she shared the same confused look as he did.

29 minutes ago, Sherem said:

@Lektra Bolt @Dynamo Pad

Aerion moved and saw the three ponies down and checked vitals "this definitely magic doing, but why or how is none too clear" since he was a Pegasus, magic afflictions where not his specialty 

Hot Cocoa turned towards him, and frowned, "H... Hello?"

31 minutes ago, Califorum said:

As the guards cleared, Sombra waited a few minutes. He began to block off the windows and doors with thick walls of dark crystal and proceeded about. Preying about for Cadence and Shining Armour like a predator looking for its prey. Everything was blocked off, they didn't have a chance to escape. He enjoyed that. He waited for this, a very very long time, and now his dreams shall be achieved. He calls out to the dark now, the darkness whispering horrible, evil and twisted things all throughout the castle, which would surely alarm Cadence and Shining Armour. @Emerald<3

Not soon after, Cadence and Shining armor came running over. Cadence had Flurry Heart tucked under her right wing, as she stared around for the source of this strange magic.

"Who are you?" Shining Armor shouted, "Show yourself!"