open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine

Chelsea led Mayor White to her heavily modified 370z. "Uhm...you don't have to dress that formal..." Chelsea stated. Meanwhile Thundy was working on a custom 1954 Buick Special for Mayor White. Chelsea opened the passenger side for Mayor White. She then went to the driver's side and got in. 

 

[Tree Song]

@Starforce Glimmer

"You can ask Nopony about the spirit of Nightmare Moon that is haunting this town, he knows much more about her than I do."

We arrive in the room, only to find the druid taking a nap. But he is very alert in his sleep, so he wakes up instantly as we enter. And it turns out he did set up the alchemical equipment, it's placed in the space between the two beds.

"I'm back, with a friend!" I say happily.

Edited June 9, 2021 by PawelS

[Forest Storm]

@Starforce Glimmer

I'm still a bit sleepy and confused. I can see Tree Song and a cloaked figure who looks similar to Twilight Sparkle...

"That's our portable alchemy set, I set it up today. Wait... who are you?"

Edited June 11, 2021 by PawelS

[Kronos the Revenant 1,971]

@Samurai Equine

Kronos subtly rolled his eyes and went along with his boss to the restaurant that he mentioned.

"You know how to sway a merc, Mayor," Kronos replied, "I'll accept your invitation." 

[Samurai Equine 52,502]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

"What do you mean? This is how I always dress!" Mayor White says happily. He seems to be a little bit... old school. When Chelsea shows him the vehicle, he seems rather impressed. "Ah, so this must be the vehicle you spoke of! And it does look like quite the zipper, if I do say so myself." The mayor gets in and buckles up. "Onward and forward, my dear! If you please."

@Ragland Tiger, @Dynamo Pad

Samurai bows when Dynamo gives him the items he requested. "Oh, arigato gozaimasu. We should hang out some more when you're both free." Now it's Samurai's turn. "Don't have a map, huh? That's okay. I just remembered an easy way to solve the situation." Samurai claps, a kuroko pops up to give Samurai a map of the town and a quill, and the kuroko disappears. "Now let's see." Using the ink-dipped quill, Samurai draws out the directions to the café, then hands the map to Dynamo. "If you follow this, it should take you directly to the café."

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine

"Okay." Chelsea said as she pushed the ignition button. The 900hp twin turbo V6 roared to life loudly. Chelsea gave it one extra rev. She then shifted into drive and headed towards the garage. She then flipped on her music and lightly moved to the beat and sang along as she continued to drive. 

 

[Dynamo Pad 11,471]

@Ragland Tiger @Samurai Equine

Upon handing the item over to Samurai, Dynamo smiled as he returned the asian pony's bow. "You're welcome and it's no trouble. Thank you for allowing me to hold onto the box. Also, that would be pretty cool. Considering that we haven't seen you in quite a while." He knew that they had seen each other and worked together in the previous Friendshire war and saving Trilby, but that was besides the point. Upon repeating that there was no map, Dynamo simply nodded to add to the confirmation. "An easy way? How so?" He asks, tilting his head in curiosity to Sam's words. He suddenly blinked as he saw a kuroko had appeared from Sam's clapping of his hooves. A map and quill was presented, before the kuroko had vanished into thin air. Moments later, Dynamo was handed the map, which was drawn with directions on how to get to the restaurant that they were searching for. "Now that's what I call having friends in high places." He chuckled, giving the asian pony a grateful expression. "Thanks for the help, Samurai. We really appreciate the help. I guess we should be on our way, but hopefully we'll see you and the others around." He waved, before placing the vehicle into drive. Once there was nobody in the way of their driving, the couple began driving off towards the building with directions in mind.

[Silly Druid 7,214]

@SuriPolomare

Nopony is still confused. "It's good to see you too, miss Sparkly. But you look... different..."

Her coat color looks different from what I remember from our previous meeting. Why does she look like princess Twilight? Am I still dreaming?

"Well, it's because... Maybe it will be better if you explain it yourself." Tree Song says to Sparkly.

[Silly Druid 7,214]

@SuriPolomare

"Well, that's interesting for sure, I wonder what kind of magical anomaly caused this... Anyway, what brings you here, miss Sparkly?"

"She wants to make potions with us! I bought everything we need..." Tree Song shows her teacher the supplies in her saddlebags.

"That's good. So you're interested in alchemy? Well then, what kind of potion do you want to make, maybe something you need for yourself?"

[Silly Druid 7,214]

@SuriPolomare

"That would be the Mind Focusing potion. It's a pretty helpful one, I use it quite often myself." Nopony and Tree Song start to collect various ingredients and insert them in various parts of the complicated apparatus that's standing in the room. Often they don't reveal what the ingredients are, because they prefer to keep this recipe a secret. They also use their magic a few times, to strengthen the magical properties of the potion.

"You need to keep this temperature constant and make sure it doesn't flow too fast here..." The druid gives Sparkly detailed instructions how to finish the potion making process.

"While you do this, we will do a lesson. You can listen too, maybe you'll find this information useful." The druid starts to tell Tree Song about some exotic forms of magic and how to defend against them. She often interrupts him and asks questions. Finally the lesson is complete, and so is the potion. If Sparkly did everything right, that is.

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

6 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Upon handing the item over to Samurai, Dynamo smiled as he returned the asian pony's bow. "You're welcome and it's no trouble. Thank you for allowing me to hold onto the box. Also, that would be pretty cool. Considering that we haven't seen you in quite a while." He knew that they had seen each other and worked together in the previous Friendshire war and saving Trilby, but that was besides the point. Upon repeating that there was no map, Dynamo simply nodded to add to the confirmation. "An easy way? How so?" He asks, tilting his head in curiosity to Sam's words. He suddenly blinked as he saw a kuroko had appeared from Sam's clapping of his hooves. A map and quill was presented, before the kuroko had vanished into thin air. Moments later, Dynamo was handed the map, which was drawn with directions on how to get to the restaurant that they were searching for. "Now that's what I call having friends in high places." He chuckled, giving the asian pony a grateful expression. "Thanks for the help, Samurai. We really appreciate the help. I guess we should be on our way, but hopefully we'll see you and the others around." He waved, before placing the vehicle into drive. Once there was nobody in the way of their driving, the couple began driving off towards the building with directions in mind.

@Dynamo Pad

After a nice lunch at the cafe, Dynamo and Bluebell picked up a couple of milkshakes to go. As they drove, Bluebell spotted a park with what seemed to be a grove of dogwood trees.  "L-l-lets turn into here-here.  It-it  l-l-l-looks p-pretty!", she said.

Edited June 12, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,471]

@Ragland Tiger

As the couple had found found the cafe that they were looking for, they parked the car near the building, before making their way inside. After a nice lunch, the two had made their exit back towards the car. However, they had taken a couple of milkshakes to go. After making their way back into the vehicle, the two decided to drive around town. Looking around in case they wanted to stop if something had caught their attention. As they drove, Dynamo was admiring the town around him, while taking slight note of other ponies and creatures going about their normal days. His ears suddenly perked as he heard Bluebell's response. Glancing over towards the bespectacled mare, who was pointing at some dogwood trees. Slowing down slightly, Dynamo was in awe at how beautiful they looked. Looking around to see that the road and grass were transferable, he nodded as he gave Bluebell a nod. "Okay and I'm down to stop here. You can say that again as these trees definitely look beautiful." Driving from ground to grass was a bit odd at first, but he eventually got the hang of it. All the while, taking it slow so as to not slip, slide or have any issues. Stopping a good distance from the trees, Dynamo had turned the car off as he made his way out of the car. Making sure to take the milkshakes that he and Bluebell had taken into a levitation spell. Walking around the car, he opened the door for Bluebell for her to step out.

[Windy Breeze 15,190]

@Samurai Equine

Keen gave him a playful deadpan “Silly Trilby, I can clearly remember what this hotel's lobby looks like when me and Maya once stayed here, not to mention we booked room 69” They would approach the receptionist, the mare busy reading a beauty magazine. She turned to the mare with a smirk. “Ahem. Mrs. Mystique Charm”

The mare would lower the newspaper with a green aura, a look of surprise in her face, “Ms. Fan?” she stood up, “I-Is that really you?”

“The one and only. I have a journalist with me to prove it”

she was then pulled into a hug, “Glad to see you back!”

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

20 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

s the couple had found found the cafe that they were looking for, they parked the car near the building, before making their way inside. After a nice lunch, the two had made their exit back towards the car. However, they had taken a couple of milkshakes to go. After making their way back into the vehicle, the two decided to drive around town. Looking around in case they wanted to stop if something had caught their attention. As they drove, Dynamo was admiring the town around him, while taking slight note of other ponies and creatures going about their normal days. His ears suddenly perked as he heard Bluebell's response. Glancing over towards the bespectacled mare, who was pointing at some dogwood trees. Slowing down slightly, Dynamo was in awe at how beautiful they looked. Looking around to see that the road and grass were transferable, he nodded as he gave Bluebell a nod. "Okay and I'm down to stop here. You can say that again as these trees definitely look beautiful." Driving from ground to grass was a bit odd at first, but he eventually got the hang of it. All the while, taking it slow so as to not slip, slide or have any issues. Stopping a good distance from the trees, Dynamo had turned the car off as he made his way out of the car. Making sure to take the milkshakes that he and Bluebell had taken into a levitation spell. Walking around the car, he opened the door for Bluebell for her to step out.

@Dynamo Pad

"Why, th-thank you," said Bluebell, stepping out of the car. They settled down next to the trees with their enchanting pink and white blossoms.  By force of habit, Bluebell took her milkshake with her hoof, and squeezed it just a little.  The straw spit out a drop of the shake on her face.  "Oh, sh-shucks," she said, blushing.   "L-l-l-look what I've g-g-g-gone and done."

Edited June 12, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,471]

@Ragland Tiger

"You're welcome." Dynamo responded with a smile, making sure that Bluebell had made her way out of the car, before closing the passenger door. Quickly following after her, he walked in step as they found a tree with enchanting pink and white blossoms. "These trees look so pretty. I almost mistook them for cherry blossom trees." He admitted, chuckling as he settled down next to the bespectacled mare. As he levitated her milkshake to Bluebell. Dynamo was about to take a sip of his beverage. However, he promptly stopped as he heard Bluebell's outcry. Glancing quickly over, he noticed a drop of the shake had hit Bluebell in the face. Seeing the blush on her face, he had to admit that she looked really cute with her clumsy stunt. "It's okay and no harm done. At least you didn't spill your drink." He blushed slightly, prompting his next decision carefully. Leaning over slightly, he kissed the spot of her cheek that had the drop of shake. Licking his lips, he smiled in delight. "Aw, Bluebell. W-Why didn't you tell me that you were so s-sweet?" He blushed with a sheepish chuckle. He glanced away as he took a drink of his own milkshake, while kowing it was a corny joke. He still couldn't lie to the bespectacled mare as she was definitely sweet, kind, caring and loving, in his opinion.

[Ragland Tiger 3,427]

 

@Dynamo Pad

"Y-y-you are such-such a c-cornball," said Bluebell. "But I l-l-love it!"  She looked up at the tiny pink and whit petals dancing in the breeze, and then got an idea.  "W-wait right h-h-here." She put down her cup,and went back to the car a short distance away she opened the door and scanned the dashboard. "Now how do I do this?", she thought. She saw a strange object hiding between the seats.   She reached her hoof down and pulled it out.  She didn't recognize it.  It was a scuffed up old tape cassette with the words "At Last" written on it in crayon.  She looked back up at the dashboard and found a little graphic resembling the cassette above a little door.  Bluebell carefully inserted the cassette. and was a little startled when the dashboard seemed to just swallow it whole.  Then,sweet music started to play. 

 

Spoiler

 

"P-perfect!"  She went back to Dynamo and held out her hoof.  "M-m-may I h-have this d-d-dance?", she asked.

Edited June 13, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,471]

@Ragland Tiger

"W-Would you blame me if I got my cornball-like nature off of my dad?" He chuckled sticking his tongue out playfully as he was glad that Bluebell liked that side of him. He always knew his dad to be a joker, but it's what got him to have some good buddies growing up. He leaned slightly against Bluebell, while looking up at the tress that were blanketed by a blanket of sunset. A few stray petals falling from their branches as they danced in the wind. He was startled slightly from his thoughts as Bluebell had started making her way back towards the vehicle. "O-Oh, okay and no problem. Hurry back when you can and I'll keep your shake safe." He would say, wondering if she had to take the vehicle somewhere momentarily. He blinked and nearly got out of his seat as he heard Bluebell's started yelp. However, it seemed that all was well as he soon started to hear music being played. "Huh? H-How is there music playing? Was there a button or mode that the car had?" He wondered, hearing the music coming from the car. He didn't have a chance to ask as he saw Bluebell hurrying back over towards him. A smile formed, before widening as he saw her hoof outstretched towards him. An offer of a dance being presented to him. "It'd be an honor and I'd love to." He placed his shake next to hers, before lifting himself up as he took her hoof into his own.

[Forest Storm]

@SuriPolomare

"Don't drink it all at once!" I warn Sparkly as she holds a flask of the finished potion. "Just a small sip will do. This flask contains 12 doses, you can use this to measure them." I give her a small vessel with a line on it showing the proper amount. "You shouldn't use it more than once per day. And don't think overdosing it will make you a genius, it doesn't work that way. You'll get some unpredictable and possibly harmful side effects instead."

[Samurai Equine 52,502]

Samurai has obtained his items. He watches his friends leave, and as he look at the town from this vantage point, he can't help but feel like something about the town is changing... Or maybe everyone has changed for living in this town. For now, Samurai's duties are done... Maybe he'll make one last stop and head home.

@Courageous Thunder Dash

"Woohoo! A zipper indeed!" Though the ride from the inside of the vehicle is smooth, Mayor White can tell it is going fast. And as the music begins, he finds himself singing along with Chelsea. "I do believe I remember hearing this song from my youth~! Ah, how the times are never too far away, if you listen close enough."

@Windy Breeze

Trilby stands back and watches, happy that Keen is reconnecting with somepony. "Room 69... Hopefully that will help us solve this mystery." Trilby says to himself. He gets ready for whatever comes next, including paying for a room if necessary.

Edited June 12, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Chelsea]

@Samurai Equine

Chelsea continued to drive at a brisk speed. “Mmhm. This is quite the classic. Thundy introduced me to this one. He said that his dad listened to this genre of music a lot. Me? I listen to a lot of rock, metal and classic rock. I really love Motown and soul as well.” Chelsea explained. 

[Windy Breeze 15,190]

@Samurai Equine

Shadow couldn't help but giggle as the little 'reunion' turned into a dance of joy. She spoke to Keen ”She's a friend of yours, I assume?”

“Yup, Mrs. Charm shares the same interest and we are both gamers. We found common ground and since then, we are now friends!” came Keen's cheerful reply before doing a ballet with Charm, stopping just an inch away from each other's muzzle.

“Where have you been, Keen? Everypony is so worried about you ever since you vanished from Celestia's Healing of Equestria Manehattan Hospital!” she cupped her hooves to her cheeks, concern written in her face.

“Hospital?" Shadow faced Trilby, “Do you remember Keen mentioning confirmed in a hospital in her tale?”

[Samurai Equine 52,502]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

Mayor White looks at the town as they drive though it. "The rebuild has gone by much faster than I thought. I recognize this town, and yet it looks different too. Some buildings have been completely redesigned with others look the same, just brand new."

@Windy Breeze

Trilby looks back at Shadow. "Heh. A hospital is where we found Keen with amnesia. Feels like it's all connecting together."

He goes up to Keen's friend. "Hello Mrs. Charm, I'm Trilby Hatter. I make hats for a living. And as of recently, I make clothes too... Shadow and I are actually here to help Keen out. Part of her memory is missing, so we want to see if we can help her remember. We though bringing her to this place might jog her memory a little bit."

Edited June 13, 2021 by Samurai Equine

[Windy Breeze 15,190]

@Samurai Equine

Keen raised an eyebrow and was anout to speak to Charm when Trilby beat her to the punch “Part of her memory is missing? But she seemed fine to me?” she turned to Keen, her joyful mood completely vanished replaced by worries, “What's going on here, Keen?”

“I don't know. All I know is I just woke up in a hospital hundreds of miles away from here” came Keen's reply, “Trilby, Shadow and their friends helped me out”

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine

"Oh yes." Chelsea said as she continued to drive. She spotted the garage ahead. "Well...here's our stop Mayor..." Chelsea said as she slowed down and pulled in. There was something covered in one of the parking bays...

Meanwhile, Thundy was giving his Mustang a tuneup. 

[Samurai Equine 52,502]

@Windy Breeze

Trilby quickly notices he explained before Keen could and gives a nervous smile. "Oops. Sorry Keen, didn't mean to interrupt." He'll make it up to her as soon as possible.
"Keen told us this is the last place she remembers clearly, so we brought her here. Also... I heard something about Room 69? Is anypony staying in that room right now?"

@Courageous Thunder Dash

As they pull in, the Mayor needs to get adjusted as he exits the vehicle. "Ooh, what a ride that was~" But as soon as he steadies himself, he begins looking around the garage. "Oh my, how proper~!" Eventually, he finds Thundy. "Hello, Mr. Thundy! Chelsea's been talking about you. Was this great place your idea?"