open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Astral Vision 286]

On 8/3/2020 at 9:14 PM, Samurai Equine said:

@Astral Vision, @Pastel Heart, @GeneralDirection

The second Astral says that, it shocks Samurai to the core and starts to put him in a cold sweat.

"A life-size model?" Trilby asks, stopping in his tracks. He magically looks at the order form again. "But this commission isn't for an adult-size stallion, it's--"
"Atatatatata~! I think what Astral is TRYING to say is, how often do you have a life-size model to work with, right? Seems like a once-in-lifetime opportunity for you, doesn't it?" Samurai interrupts with a wide, nervous grin, though his eyes are practically shooting daggers.

Trilby lifts an eyebrow at first. "Well... Now that you mention it, Astral did scuff my best hat. Astral, if you'd like to come back here, I'll repair my hat on your head. Oh, and don't worry, there won't be any sewing needles or anything. Though there might be a little bit of heat." Trilby explains, going back to collecting the supplies he needs. To which, Samurai breathes a sigh of relief.

"Well, seems like you two have this all figured out. I doubt you need either of us. Maybe we'll just be on our way for now. Say, Silver! If I said I knew a place away from the average citizens, do you think you could show me your transformation into Nirik? I bet Pastel here would love to see that just as much as me." Samurai says, looking for any reason to get out of there for now.

@Samurai Equine

Astral nodded in confirmation and slowly walked into the store's back area; he soon stood calmly as he waited for Trilby to begin his work, but not before tucking his amulet into his jacket, and making sure it was active for what was to come next.

"Alright Trilby, just let me know if I need to move or pose, no trouble. At least, I hope there won't be any trouble.." Astral finished with a soft whisper, ready to begin draining the dark magic out of the fashion pony.

[Pastel Heart 6,466]

@GeneralDirection

"I laugh in the face of danger~! Nyahaha~ I just have to get you mad, right? Uhhh... You are the big jabroni! Your wagon is being towed! Vampires sparkle in the sunlight!"

@Astral Vision @Samurai Equine

While Samurai and Astral attended to business, Pastel seemed to just bother Silver, eager to see his nirik form.

 

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@C. Thunder Dash @Dynamo Pad

Upon the car being parked, Iron Shoal awoke from the drunken nap he got in and exited the vehicle.

"AH, EQUESTRIAN FREEDOM! That ride felt like two weeks! HAHAHA! I shall find more beer and enjoy your magical spar from a distance! Is good sport, yes? As a veteran I will rank you! And afterwards I show Pad of the Dynamo something of mine, eh?! It's no magic but not everything in life is won through unicorn debacles bubba!"

Edited August 5, 2020 by Pastel Heart

[GeneralDirection 1,050]

@Pastel Heart @Samurai Equine

Silver can’t help but chuckle and shake his head at Pastel’s attempts to get him upset.

“Sorry, Pastel, that's not gonna work on this Kirin. Also, this really is not the place to be trying to get me mad anyway…I’m really not interested in setting Trilby’s store on fire, I barely know the stallion. If Samurai still wants to, we can head off to the place he had in mind and we can try it out there.”

Silver really didn’t like where this was going. Despite not knowing Trilby all that well, he really wasn’t interested in setting the stallion’s business ablaze. Silver couldn’t help but start to slowly move towards the door in hopes to try and speed the process along. He wasn’t really needed here anyway. The only good thing was that since Pastel hadn’t been around him for too long, her chances of being able to push his buttons were slim.

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

Arriving at the library, Shadow and Keen quietly went to the reference section. Keen was a little confused and asked the pegasus why she would go to the most 'boring' part of the library. It turns out, Shadow had a knack of reading histories. 

“History is very interesting, especially when you found out every major events in the place you live” she looked at the book and whispered to herself “I would ask the librarian why they have to put this book deeper into this bookshelf.

Oblivious, to the pegasus, Nightmare Moon regained control of Keen, reaching out a hoof with a sinister look on her face, intending the cast a malicious spell on the former Shadowbolt. However, before she could do it, Shadow turn to look at her. Nightmare Moon quickly jerk Keen's hoof and made an innocent look, something which Shadow lift an eyebrow at her, but never gave her a question about it. She would have to cast that spell without Shadow's knowledge. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Windy Breeze 🥧

[Samurai Equine 51,441]

@GeneralDirection, @Pastel Heart

Samurai leaves the establishment with Pastel, listening to everything Silver has to say.

"Ah! But you are forgetting what I told you, my friend. I am a fire elemental. Remember?" Samurai casts a spell. Though his horn glows with magic, a small flame appears at the tip. It's bigger than what you might find on a match or lighter, but it's enough to show how much control Samurai has over his powers. He ends the spell when his point is made. "Like I mentioned before, I can absorb fire from outside sources, not just the fire I make magically. You have no reason to worry about rampaging. If my hunch is correct, by absorbing enough of your fire when you go mad, I might be able to snap you out of your blind rage." Samurai explains.

"Unless, of course, you still don't want to get enraged. If you have other reasons besides becoming a fiery force of nature, then I can respect that. After all, we did just meet. I wouldn't want you to hate either me or Pastel here." Samurai says, not wanting to push the matter too far.

@Astral Vision

Trilby guides Astral over to a place in the back of the shop. It's a crafting nook. "Sit here, please. Oh, and stay perfectly still." Trilby asks Astral to sit at the chair next to the crafting nook, putting his hat on Astral's head as soon he does. He magically begins to multitask. In one set of levitation, he is preparing Samurai's order. It kind of looks like the pattern for a dress, maybe? Doesn't look like it would fit an adult. In another set of levitation, he is getting all the things he needs to fix his hat.

"Sorry about that little exchange back there. In case you were wondering, Samurai's custom order is actually a gift. Oh yes, I've been in this business long enough to know when someone is ordering a gift and wants to keep it secret from present company." While Trilby cuts materiel for the order, he also cleans and buffs out any dirt or marks on his hat. "You know, I certainly feel better about Samurai now. I'm still going to have a lot of left overs after this, but at least I'm finally making something with that Japonies silk I had to order. Honestly, it's just great to have a customer at all... I get so little, but I live for the moment where I can make some pony happy with a hat, or a piece of clothing I guess." Trilby says.

Well, there's one major difference between them. Samurai likes to let others talk first and finish their thoughts before offering any information of his own. Trilby's a bit more of a chatter box. Once you get him started, he loves to share.

Edited August 6, 2020 by Samurai Equine

[Pastel Heart 6,466]

@GeneralDirection @Samurai Equine

"Oohh, so like, this can actually happen!? Go for it, Silver! Let's see your dark side~ let the hate flow through you~"

Pastel egged them on like a Sith Lord, way too excited about all this.

[GeneralDirection 1,050]

@Pastel Heart @Samurai Equine

Silver nodded his head as Samurai spoke. He knew he could trust him, there was just something nagging him at the back of his about all the things that could possibly go wrong. Silver made a face at Pastel after hearing her comment. She was clearly having way too much fun with this. The Kirin was still somewhat hesitant, but the only thing that made him agree was the fact that given Samurai’s knowledge, he might be able to help him understand what was going on and how to better control it.

“Alright, I’m willing to give this a try so long as we’re somewhere isolated and Samurai can keep Pastel safe. I’m not totally thrilled with putting the responsibility on you, Samurai, though I know you’re more than capable of it. But I’m not going to turn down a potential opportunity to learn something from somepony else who knows more than I do. I would never hate either of you for just being curious about Kirin, especially considering how kind you both have been to me. I’d much rather have that than the ponies who are scared or hate me because of it. Let’s get going.” He said, waiting for Samurai to lead the way.

[Samurai Equine 51,441]

@Pastel Heart, @GeneralDirection

Samurai nods. "Understood. However, if at any point you decide you want to stop or you don't want to do this anymore, don't be afraid to speak up. I wouldn't say that I know more than you do, I'm just able to handle more since I've seen my fair share of combat over the years. You could say, I'm battle-hardened." Samurai clarifies.

He leads them both to a large dirt field just outside of town. It's spacious enough so they can put some distance between them and Friendshire. However, Samurai lets Pastel down off his back just a little closer to town. "Sorry Pastel, but this is where you get off. I need you to keep your distance. The last thing I want is for you to get burned from being too close to us. You should still be able to watch us from this distance though. There isn't much in terms of trees or anything to block your vision." However, Samurai predicts Pastel might not enjoy watching from a distance. Which is exactly why he leans in close and whispers something to her. "Also, I'm counting on you, Pastel. I'm very strong physically, and I've got my flame magic too. But if something goes wrong, if somehow I can't stop Silver after all, I'm counting on you to run back into town and get help. This is your mission, should you choose to accept it~. Think I can count on you, Secret Agent Pastel?" Samurai asks, hoping that will stoke her imagination a little.

Samurai guides Silver further along the dirt path until they are a stadium's distance away from Pastel. "All right, Silver. I've wrestled with bulls, absorbed wild forest fires, and my reaction time is incredibly sharp. I hope that puts your mind at ease about this. What do you need to get angry? Hopefully I don't have throw insults your way or anything."

Edited August 6, 2020 by Samurai Equine

[ExplosionMare 18,062]

@C. Thunder Dash

Pencil’s eyes reflexively closed shut as Chelsea magically lit the darkened cave. Upon slowly regaining her vision, Pencil was met with soft blue light that was reflecting off the walls. It reminded her of aquarium tanks, only she was the creature swimming inside of it this time. The light itself was quite a sight to behold, but Pencil knew this was only the beginning of the cave.

[Astral Vision 286]

11 hours ago, Samurai Equine said:

@GeneralDirection, @Pastel Heart

Samurai leaves the establishment with Pastel, listening to everything Silver has to say.

"Ah! But you are forgetting what I told you, my friend. I am a fire elemental. Remember?" Samurai casts a spell. Though his horn glows with magic, a small flame appears at the tip. It's bigger than what you might find on a match or lighter, but it's enough to show how much control Samurai has over his powers. He ends the spell when his point is made. "Like I mentioned before, I can absorb fire from outside sources, not just the fire I make magically. You have no reason to worry about rampaging. If my hunch is correct, by absorbing enough of your fire when you go mad, I might be able to snap you out of your blind rage." Samurai explains.

"Unless, of course, you still don't want to get enraged. If you have other reasons besides becoming a fiery force of nature, then I can respect that. After all, we did just meet. I wouldn't want you to hate either me or Pastel here." Samurai says, not wanting to push the matter too far.

@Astral Vision

Trilby guides Astral over to a place in the back of the shop. It's a crafting nook. "Sit here, please. Oh, and stay perfectly still." Trilby asks Astral to sit at the chair next to the crafting nook, putting his hat on Astral's head as soon he does. He magically begins to multitask. In one set of levitation, he is preparing Samurai's order. It kind of looks like the pattern for a dress, maybe? Doesn't look like it would fit an adult. In another set of levitation, he is getting all the things he needs to fix his hat.

"Sorry about that little exchange back there. In case you were wondering, Samurai's custom order is actually a gift. Oh yes, I've been in this business long enough to know when someone is ordering a gift and wants to keep it secret from present company." While Trilby cuts materiel for the order, he also cleans and buffs out any dirt or marks on his hat. "You know, I certainly feel better about Samurai now. I'm still going to have a lot of left overs after this, but at least I'm finally making something with that Japonies silk I had to order. Honestly, it's just great to have a customer at all... I get so little, but I live for the moment where I can make some pony happy with a hat, or a piece of clothing I guess." Trilby says.

Well, there's one major difference between them. Samurai likes to let others talk first and finish their thoughts before offering any information of his own. Trilby's a bit more of a chatter box. Once you get him started, he loves to share.

@Samurai Equine

Astral listened attentively to Trilby as he sat, and little to the fashion pony's knowledge, he had already begun to drain the curse with his amulet. If Trilby kept talking, then removing the dark magic would be even easier, so the blue unicorn asked a question which could surely get a few minutes of needed time.

"A gift huh, well Samurai is a very generous pony. Though Trilby, I'm a little surprised; I thought your business was very successful, isn't your shop the most popular in town? Given the quality of your workmanship, your negative comment only raises further questions."

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@ExplosionMare

Chelsea continued to swim through the cave. Soon, what seemed to be a central hub of some sort came into view. Chelsea thought and tried to remember a riddle that the ruler of the seaponies had told her about how to get to the seapony kingdom. 

[CameoShadowness 251]

On 8/4/2020 at 2:01 AM, Ragland Tiger said:

 

@CameoShadowness

Bluebell turned to Beryl and looked at her with a kind concern.  "My n-name is Bluebell.  I want to help you.  What-what can you t-t-tell me ab-about  Posurmade?"

@Ragland Tiger @Samurai Equine

Beryl sighed before turning to Bluebell. "Posurmade is- or was- a Breezie known for deir magic and pranks... Like I said it's for anoder day but long story short, de was forced away an made de charm to navigate widout assistance, it was stolen from dem before dey can get home. An no, I don't know where Saurai is eder." 

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

On 8/4/2020 at 3:12 PM, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad @Pastel Heart

"Well, because of worry that the island that the hippogriffs resided on would be attacked again, the hippogriffs made a pact with the seaponies that they would depends on each other. In return, the seaponies gave the hippogriffs magical pearls that allowed them to transform into a seapony-like creature." Thundy said parking his Raptor and unbuckling his seatbelt, "And we're officially back." Thundy said. "Now we could go find a field and I'll help you with those spells of yours." Thundy added looking at Dynamo. 

@C. Thunder Dash

"That sounds interesting and that's good if you ask me. If either side needed help, then the other will come to aid them. It's all about strength in numbers, or something along those lines. I guess the seaponies would be able to transform into hippogriffs too if the need called for helping their allies. I wonder if the magical pearls would be able to transform into other things and/or creatures to help their battles." Dynamo responded, intrigued by the lore of both the hippogriffs and seaponies. As they found a place to park, Dynamo unbuckled his seatbelt and made his way out of the car. "It was fun being able to go dune hopping, but I'm really glad we could get back to town." He would say, nodding as he turned around towards Thundy. "There should be a field up a head. I remember being a field when I was with Astral and the others during training. Follow me." He would say, taking the lead.

22 hours ago, Pastel Heart said:

 

Upon the car being parked, Iron Shoal awoke from the drunken nap he got in and exited the vehicle.

 

"AH, EQUESTRIAN FREEDOM! That ride felt like two weeks! HAHAHA! I shall find more beer and enjoy your magical spar from a distance! Is good sport, yes? As a veteran I will rank you! And afterwards I show Pad of the Dynamo something of mine, eh?! It's no magic but not everything in life is won through unicorn debacles bubba!"

@Pastel Heart

The gamer pony's ears soon perked as he heard the shout of Iron Shoal. He looked back slightly and gave a small, yet sheepish grin. It was like Pastel was still with him, but it was a stallion who seemed to have unlimited energy. He was very enthusiastic to what the blue unicorn believed. "Okay. We're just going to go down the path and it's a straight walk towards the field. Just catch up as soon as you can. I look forward to what you have to show and/or teach me, sir." He would say, not truly understanding what Iron had meant on magic and debacles.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

"Alright, and no, the pearls only transformed the hippogryphs to seaponies and then back to hippogriffs..." Thundy stated following Dynamo, making sure that his truck was locked up safely. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

3 minutes ago, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad

"Alright, and no, the pearls only transformed the hippogryphs to seaponies and then back to hippogriffs..." Thundy stated following Dynamo, making sure that his truck was locked up safely. 

@C. Thunder Dash

After making sure the truck was locked up and kept safe, Dynamo waited for Thundy to follow, before he continued to walk towards the field. "Really? Huh. I honestly thought the pearl could help turn into different kinds of powerful creatures, or something along those lines. I guess there are some magical items out there that can only have certain limitations. Do you have that magic pearl on you?" He asks, wondering as it seemed Thundy knew about the history and pearl to an extensive degree.

Edited August 6, 2020 by Dynamo Pad

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

"No I don't. It wouldn't be smart to make one appear from the blue either." Thundy stated as he continued to walk towards the field with Dynamo. "So what did Astral teach you?" Thundy asked curiously. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

2 minutes ago, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad

"No I don't. It wouldn't be smart to make one appear from the blue either." Thundy stated as he continued to walk towards the field with Dynamo. "So what did Astral teach you?" Thundy asked curiously. 

@C. Thunder Dash

I guess that makes sense. If the pearl were to fall into the wrong hooves, then who knows what could happen. Also, appearing from the blue? Is it possible for that to even happen? I know about the whole keyblade thing, but a magical pearl?" He wondered as he shook his head. Knowing that trying to make heads or tails would get him nowhere. Eventually, the two had saw the fields within their sights. Hearing Thundy's question, the blue unicorn gave a hesitant look. "Uh, well...n-not all that much. He tried to show me a spell that would make you invisible, but it only worked on my legs. That's pretty much all he taught me." He sighed as his ears fell.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

Thundy gathered some electricity and faded into invisibility. While invisible, Thundy took it a step and reverted back to his feral fledgeling form. Not a sound of Thundy's footsteps could be heard. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

49 minutes ago, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad

Thundy gathered some electricity and faded into invisibility. While invisible, Thundy took it a step and reverted back to his feral fledgeling form. Not a sound of Thundy's footsteps could be heard. 

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo's ears perked as he quickly heard the sound of crackling electricity. Looking up, he took note of Thundy, or lack there of. "T-Thundy?" He hesitantly asked, wondering where the griffon had gone to all of a sudden. He didn't hear the sound of takeoff from flight, but he was still gone without a trace. "O...kay? So, he can teleport too?" He wondered aloud, while wondering if invisibility was a sort of norm for others. He turned in every direction in hopes of being able to find the invisible griffon. All the while, wondering what was he planning.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

"Pssst, up here mister." A much younger voice called out. Little Thundy had become visible again and was hanging upside down from a sturdy tree branch by his tail, looking down at Dynamo. 

[Pastel Heart 6,466]

@GeneralDirection @Samurai Equine

Pastel rose a brow, Rock style upon the instructions. Get help? Surely it wasn't gonna be that bad. It was nothing she couldn't handle, she thought. She gave a salute to Samurai regardless.

"Aiy, m'lord! Best of luck in your battle!"

She stood back and looked between the two with wide eyes, eager to see how this was gonna go down.

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

1 minute ago, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad

"Pssst, up here mister." A much younger voice called out. Little Thundy had become visible again and was hanging upside down from a sturdy tree branch by his tail, looking down at Dynamo. 

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo's ears perked once more as a voice called out to him. Turning his attention towards the voice, the blue unicorn was met with a griffon, who was hanging upside down from a sturdy tree branch by his tail. Dynamo could only blink and tilt his head as he didn't know this griffon. He seems familiar to the gamer pony, but he couldn't seem to recall. "Uh...I'm sorry, but who are you?"

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

"It's me! Thundy! You know, the griffon who just took you dune hopping?" Little Thundy said still swinging gently on the tree branch by his tail looking down at Dynamo. Thundy thought about what else he could do to convince Dynamo that it was really him. His ears perked out of his deadlocks, which was also a sign that it was indeed Thundy. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,311]

4 minutes ago, C. Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad

"It's me! Thundy! You know, the griffon who just took you dune hopping?" Little Thundy said still swinging gently on the tree branch by his tail looking down at Dynamo. Thundy thought about what else he could do to convince Dynamo that it was really him. His ears perked out of his deadlocks, which was also a sign that it was indeed Thundy. 

@C. Thunder Dash

Dynamo's jaw dropped as the young griffon had revealed himself to be Thundy. "W-Wait a minute. Thundy!?" He exclaimed in shock. Even though he wanted to believe the little griffon, he had a hard time becoming convinced. He had to admit that Thundy and this griffon did look somewhat similar, but how was that even possible. It didn't help that his ears popped out of his dreadlocks, but it still didn't convince the unicorn. "Okay. If you're truly Thundy, then tell me one thing that you would know about me?" 

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad

"You're a gamer and one of your favorite games of all time is Kingdom Hearts!" Thundy said smiling and swinging a little, then letting go of the tree branch and fluttering down to the ground. He was now obviously much shorter than Dynamo.