open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@ExplosionMare

Chelsea continued to headbang all the way through the song. When the song ended, she was visibly panting. "I haven't headbanged like that in ages..." She said as she continued to try and catch her breath. 

@Samurai Equine @Windy Breeze @PawelS

"I'm Thundy. You may not know me but I also have a friend named Chelsea. He gathered some electricity and made his talons light up, showing a projection on the wall of the events that have happened. "There was a war that broke out. Samurai's sworn enemy returned and Friendshire, the town we are in was almost in ruins. Apparently, you were under this curse that this supposed doctor named Milenko put you under. Trilby, the stallion over there was also under the curse. Chelsea, my really good friend healed him of the curse. She also healed you of the curse as well. I helped. So there you have it." Thundy stated as he made the projection disappear as his talons returned to normal. 

[Silly Druid 7,214]

@Samurai Equine

"Not that much actually. We need some empty flasks for making potions. We gathered some herbs in the forest, and we can make various potions from them. Usually we keep some of them and sell the rest. That's how we make money. We also need medical supplies, bandages and the like, because we used most of them after the invasion."

Tree Song looks happy that Samurai wants to bond with her. "Actually, there is a question I want to ask you. Can you tell me how you became responsible for this town? You said it's your job to help its citizens, so I'm curious how it started."

@Windy Breeze @Samurai Equine @Courageous Thunder Dash

"A convention, you say... Is there anything specific you can tell us about the last moment you remember? Did anything unusual happen?" Nopony asks Keen with a calm voice.

[Windy Breeze 15,190]

@Samurai Equine @PawelS @Courageous Thunder Dash

”A war broke out here? Is everyone okay!? Has Mira-” Keen stopped herself, realizing she's no longer in Manehatten. She was quiet until Nopony asked her last moment in the convention “I was standing in a crowded area, Mirabelle left me to use the toilet but I suddenly feel lightheaded. And the next I see was this place”

[Samurai Equine 52,498]

@Windy Breeze, @Courageous Thunder Dash, @PawelS

Trilby looks a little worried. She still wants to know who they are, despite giving introductions earlier. "Uhh... Everyone, I don't think this amnesia is related to the curse. I think she may have been badly traumatized or something..." Trilby says to everyone else. He gives a sigh of relief when Thundy reintroduces everyone and recaps what happened. "Yep, it's pretty much just like what he said." Trilby says with a nod.

Thankfully, Nopony has the right idea, try to find out where Keen's mind is right now. "Mirabelle... Manehatten... You know, I hate to leave Friendshire, but if you want... I could take you back to Manehatten and help you retrace your hoof steps. Maybe it'll remind you of Friendshire and why you decided to live here. If Shadow is willing, we can all go together. I use to have a business in Manehatten once, so I kind of know how to get there again." Trilby says.

@PawelS

"Herbs, bandages, flasks... Actually, we have Organic Pharmacy here in Friendshire. Sells all those things you need. The herbs are locally grown and as fresh as can be, and they do a little bit of trading too. You should be able to get everything you need there!" Samurai leads the way. It's actually just around the corner.

"Oh, you mean my job as guardian?" Samurai smiles and rubs the back of his head. "Well, my shogun gave me the mission of solving the Laronde Box to help this town. Being the town's guardian while I stay here is just something extra that I decided to do. I am an honorable warrior, after all. I need something to do to make use of my skills, and it's not that different than what I do in Japon every day. Besides, Friendshire is in need of ponies and creatures to keep things running around here. You may have noticed, but once a long time ago, most of the citizens of this town left when the mayors suddenly stopped running this town properly. We need citizens willing to do stuff to keep this town active. The town didn't have a guardian or a military leader, so I offered to take the job, and no one said no. This place is so relaxed, anyone could walk in and take practically any job they want!"

[Pencil Pouch]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

Pencil was beginning to pant as well from all the energy she exerted. A small bead of sweat was forming on her forehead. She wiped it off before she turned to look at Chelsea.

“It’s been a while since I’ve done any headbanging, too. Most ponies I try to do it with think it’s weird or crazy.” she said.

She sat back for a while as Chelsea continued to drive. She allowed herself to relax a moment so she could breathe regularly again. When she was settled, her mind began to wonder. She wondered how much longer the journey to the museum was.

“How much closer are we to the museum?” she asked Chelsea.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare

"We're actually here." Chelsea said as she parked her 370z in a space. "So, I guess we should call up Elusive Facts for my exhibit and then make sure things are all set and ready to go." Chelsea added as she shut off the engine and got out the car, going to help Pencil. 

[Pencil Pouch]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

“Oh.” Pencil said in bewilderment as Chelsea helped her out of the vehicle. “Guess I should get all my notes together now. I’ll help you call up Elusive first then I’ll see how many of the other artists I can get ahold of.”

@Samurai Equine

As she went inside, she led Chelsea to the room her exhibit was in as she organized her notes. She took a seat and pulled out a pen from her saddlebag. She flipped to the pages with the artists’ names and wrote them each a message:

The museum has officially reopened! If you would like to see your old art in an exhibit or submit new pieces, please contact me and meet me in the my office.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare @Samurai Equine

Chelsea took out her cellphone and texted Thundy. "Hey man, I could use some music for this new exhibit I created at the museum. If you have time, could you meet me here?" Chelsea waited. "Thundy's still probably helping with Keen back at the hospital..." Chelsea added. 

[Tree Song]

@Samurai Equine

"Thank you for the explanation, maybe I can get a job while I'm here too... Do you know anypony who needs a gardener? I can use my special talent to understand plants and their needs, so I think I would be good at it. I already did such things as a favor for some friends, but never as an official job."

I think about the pharmacy Samurai mentioned. "As for the herbs, we gathered most of the ones we need when we were traveling here, but maybe I'll buy a few ones we're missing so we can make better potions. I'll see what they have there. Also I'll ask them if they want to buy the potions from us later."

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

 

On 2021-04-27 at 9:55 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

As the operator made sure that all was clear, Dynamo placed his hooves on the disk as the ride was about to begin. It also helped that music was being played. He wasn't sure if he had heard the song before or not, but it did seem familiar to the gaming unicorn. His eyes widened as the pieces were coming together. "Oh! I think this is a different version that I heard before. I believe the one I heard was from both Neon Lights, Vinyl Scratch and Pinkie Pie! Oh, then that makes this ride all the more epic!" He grinned, as the ride had gotten underway. Getting the green light, Dynamo threw his hooves on the side of the disk, before pulling at the disc with all of his strength. All the while, trying to make the spinning cup he and Bluebell were in to go as fast as they could go. "Let's work together to make this an awesome and spinning ride, Bluebell!" He exclaimed with a grin.

"Yahoooooooo!", she whooped as she grabbed the wheel and tried to make it spin as fast as she could.

[Dynamo Pad 11,470]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

"Yeah buddy! Now that's what I'm talking about! Let's go!" Dynamo cheered and laughed as Bluebell grabbed the wheel to help in making the spinning cup spin faster and faster. As he continued to help spin, he would occasionally brush his front hooves against Bluebell's. However, he was feeling much too excitement in the ride to think. He could even feel himself shift in his seat as the ride began to spin. Once in a while, being pinned to the seat due to the force of which they spun. Chuckling all the while, as he just kept the wheel spinning. "Should we keep this pace going, or should we try and pick up the speed a little bit?" He called out to her, while reminding her the option that she had picked on hyper speed.

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

8 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

"Should we keep this pace going, or should we try and pick up the speed a little bit?" He called out to her, while reminding her the option that she had picked on hyper speed.

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

"L-l-let's g-gooooooo!" she cheered.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Ragland Tiger @Dynamo Pad

The ride reached the max speed for the first phase. "Alright riders lemme hear ya make some noise cause now it's time ta pick up the speed!!" The operator proclaimed with a sort of echo effect on the word "speed". The song changed to that of a fast-paced eurobeat, perfect for this faster speed. 

 

[Dynamo Pad 11,470]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

"O-Okay! Hold onto your seats! We're about to go into overdrive!" He smirked playfully, before his horn began to glow. As the operator changed up the song, Dynamo threw a hoof into the air. All the while, the hoof whipping randomly due to the force of the spin. "Aw, yeah! I feel the need! The need for speed! LET'S DO THIS!" An orange/amber glow had enveloped the wheel, before Dynamo began to use his magic to spin the wheel. As he spun, the spinning cup began to go faster and faster. The world around them passing by in a blur, while the only thing he could see not in a blur was Bluebell. The smile, cheering and laughter in her voice and expression was music to his ears. Usually, with others that rode with him, some would not feel well due to the spin, or ask to slow the ride down. However, Bluebell seemed way different that the others. So far, she has accepted him for who he is and likes him for him. Which is why he was happy to have someone experience the same joy he was feeling. With the combined efforts of both Dynamo's and Bluebell's hooves, along with Dynamo's magic. The cup began to spin at a faster rate than it was before, while the gaming unicorn himself felt himself moving closer and closer to Bluebell in his seat. Not that he was complaining, as he laughed and cheered from the fun he was having.

Edited May 1, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Samurai Equine]

@PawelS

"You understand plants? That sounds amazing! Does this mean you can actually communicate with plants?" Samurai asks at first. "As for a gardener, I'm sure this entire TOWN would love to have a professional gardener. You might be able to find some other gardeners in need of a leader to really show them the way. Not everypony is good at stuff like that. I don't really need one, but I wouldn't mind if you wanted to see my sacred garden some time. Maybe you could make some creative suggestions." Samurai says.

Samurai nods when Tree explains her needs for herbs and potions. However, since they are in the pharmacy, she can ask the staff herself. And turns out, they are perfectly happy with buying and trading!

[Pencil Pouch]

Not too long after Pencil contacted the artists, a line started forming out the door. To speed the process up, she quickly scanned the artworks and placed the keepers on her desk. She let the ponies whose artwork she picked write their names down for an exhibit and the ponies whose art she rejected know that they could always submit something else in the future.

When the line dissipated, Pencil took the time to throughly examine the pieces in order to decide which exhibits they would belong in. The first three she felt she really liked were Colt on a School Bench, Night in Baltimare, and Dessert Bar. Each of these paintings had plenty of detail, a hint of abstraction, and plenty of artistic style. Those would go in the front of the museum.

She scanned through the rest of the artworks and grouped them accordingly. Despite many pieces being paintings, Pencil was surprised to find a few sculptures and dioramas. She grouped those together to give the museum a unique aesthetic. When she was finished organizing everything for now, she opted to check on Chelsea’s progress.

@Courageous Thunder Dash

“How’re you doing in there, Chelsea?” she asked as she poked her head into the room.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare

Chesea had released some sort of light mist that made the whole room smell the fresh smell of the ocean. “I’m good.” Chelsea taking a deep breath in, taking in the fresh scent. She exhaled with a happy sigh. 

[Pencil Pouch]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

Pencil inhaled the pleasant scent that Chelsea spread throughout the room. It made the room smell like a real beach. She wished she could stay inside this room all day, but she had work to attend to still.

“Well, if you’re good, I’m gonna finish up a few things.” Pencil told the griffon before she stepped out.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare

"Do you need any help?" Chelsea asked as she looked at Pencil, loving the fresh scent of the ocean that she created. If Pencil was the curator, she could be the assistant curator of some sort, since she was into art as well. 

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

On 2021-05-01 at 7:06 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

"O-Okay! Hold onto your seats! We're about to go into overdrive!" He smirked playfully, before his horn began to glow. As the operator changed up the song, Dynamo threw a hoof into the air. All the while, the hoof whipping randomly due to the force of the spin. "Aw, yeah! I feel the need! The need for speed! LET'S DO THIS!" An orange/amber glow had enveloped the wheel, before Dynamo began to use his magic to spin the wheel. As he spun, the spinning cup began to go faster and faster. The world around them passing by in a blur, while the only thing he could see not in a blur was Bluebell. The smile, cheering and laughter in her voice and expression was music to his ears. Usually, with others that rode with him, some would not feel well due to the spin, or ask to slow the ride down. However, Bluebell seemed way different that the others. So far, she has accepted him for who he is and likes him for him. Which is why he was happy to have someone experience the same joy he was feeling. With the combined efforts of both Dynamo's and Bluebell's hooves, along with Dynamo's magic. The cup began to spin at a faster rate than it was before, while the gaming unicorn himself felt himself moving closer and closer to Bluebell in his seat. Not that he was complaining, as he laughed and cheered from the fun he was having.

@Dynamo Pad  @Courageous Thunder Dash

"Y-yesssss!"  Bluebell felt the warmth of his body as he got closer to her.  She started blushing, but the feeling was thrilling.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger

The song ended but there was one last speed level to go. "Mares and Gentlecolts! The time has time! If ya wanna go full speed...lemme hear ya scream on three...ONE...TWO...THREE!!!" The ride operator shouted into the microphone as he prepared to max out the ride's speed. He was waiting for the screams. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,470]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

As the ride was nearing its end, Dynamo's jaw dropped as he heard the operator's announcement. "Wait! There's a speed that goes even higher than this!?" He tried to scream out, but the wind was muffling his screaming. He contemplated on how such a feat was possible. However, he stopped as he realized that this was a thrill of a lifetime for this kind of ride. His eyes glanced over towards Bluebell, who looked to have been blushing. He was confused, at first, but he soon realized it was due to the two of them were close together. He blushed, as well as he concluded that it was due to the spinning and force that drew the two closer together. He smiled softly, before his smile grew into a full blown grin. As the operator counted down, Dynamo threw a hoof into the air as he wrapped his other arm around Bluebell's shoulder. "HUZZAH! DO YOUR WORST, MR. OPERATOR PONY! BRING IT ON! LET'S GO AND DO THIS TEAM!" He exclaimed, screaming and laughing as he was feeling psyched.

Edited May 3, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Tree Song]

@Samurai Equine

"It's not possible to communicate with plants like with you and me, because they don't have brains. But, strangely enough, they react to my singing. It's not a visible reaction, but I can feel it. And by that reaction, I can find out what's affecting their condition. Do they need more or less light, water, or minerals? Are there any pests attacking them? I can know all this by using my song. And combined with some druid magic that I learned, I can also manipulate the plants to some degree, for example by transferring energy to them to cause fast growth. As for arranging the garden, that's not my special talent, but still I think I have an eye for that, so I can take a look at yours if you want."

I buy all the things we need in the pharmacy and put them in my saddlebag. It's a nice place and they agreed to buy our potions, so we can use all these herbs we gathered, and earn some money. "I'm done here, do you want to go somewhere else?" I ask Samurai.

[Pencil Pouch]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

“Sure, you can help!” Pencil exclaimed.

She pointed over to one of the piles of painting that was going to go in the front of the museum. She needed those to be hung up first since they were the first paintings ponies would see.

“You could hang up those paintings over there. They go in the front of the museum.” she suggested.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare

Chelsea fluttered over to the paintings and gathered some water energy. She then levitated all the paintings at once and hung them in several rows perfectly symmetrical to each other. "There...how's that Pencil?" She asked.