open The Town That Friendship Forgot

[Samurai Equine 52,087]

@PawelS, @Windy Breeze, @Courageous Thunder Dash, @ExplosionMare

...

And it's done. Chelsea will feel it first. Keen is now safe.
The curse opens it eyes and cries out, but it useless. The curse is broken and fully lifted. It exists over Keen no more.

"!!" Samurai feels something and stop his chanting. The paper seals placed on Keen fall off of their accord. "...Is that it? Did we win? Keen should healed by now, right?" Samurai asks.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine @ExplosionMare @Windy Breeze @PawelS

Chelsea took a deep breath and exhaled. She felt the stillness. "It's gone." She said with a smile, hoping that Keen would wake up. 

Thundy breathed a sigh of relief as well. "Now the thing is...we just have to stay on our toes. That Milenko guy could know that we got rid of the curse." Thundy stated. 

[Windy Breeze 15,190]

@Samurai Equine @Courageous Thunder Dash @PawelS @ExplosionMare

Shadow would go out of Trilby's side and approach Samurai with her eyes locked on Keen “Its over now?”

As if a cue, Keen coughed.

[Ragland Tiger 3,415]

On 2021-04-22 at 8:24 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

As they continued to walk through the midway, Dynamo had taken notice of Bluebell's smile and blush. Seeing that kind of expression caused his blush to deepen slightly, as well as returning that very same smile. "I-It's true. If there's one thing you'll know about me, then it's that I won't lie to you." He looked away slightly and as he rubbed the back of his neck with his fore hoof. All the while having a shy smile upon his expression. It seemed like everything the bespectacled mare did was simply cute and adorable in his eyes. He knew that if he continued to stare at her, then he wouldn't be able to take his eyes away. Not that he was complaining, of course. To Dynamo, he felt as if he could become truly lost in her eyes. "Did you want to go on another ride, or did you want to try one of the games first?" He asks, turning his attention back towards Bluebell.

 

23 hours ago, Courageous Thunder Dash said:

Along the midway, there were many different carnival games. There was one that seemed to have a prize that was reminiscent of something one would find in Apploosa. The game was a balloon dart game. Perhaps Dynamo could win it for Bluebell... 

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

Bluebell gave Dynamo a sly smile.  "How abou-about a game of ch-ch-chance?

Edited April 24, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger

Seeing Bluebell's sly smile had caused Dynamo to give a curious raise of his eyebrows. Craning his neck to look around, he noticed that they were around the carnival games. Turning around back to the bespectacled mare, Dynamo couldn't help in giving his own sly smile. "Oh? A game of chance, huh? I think that sounds very interesting. What did you have in mind?" He noticed that there were a few games that he was familiar with. So, he wondered what Bluebell had meant by her game of chance.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine @ExplosionMare @Windy Breeze

Chelsea smiled hearing Keen cough. She walked up to Keen looking at her. 

@Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger

There was a colored bucket game that the size of the prize was determined by the color of the bucket. White didn't give out any prize. Red was small, blue was medium, and gold was large. There were only two gold buckets and the majority of the buckets were white. A few were red and blue. 

[Ragland Tiger 3,415]

9 minutes ago, Courageous Thunder Dash said:

@Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger

There was a colored bucket game that the size of the prize was determined by the color of the bucket. White didn't give out any prize. Red was small, blue was medium, and gold was large. There were only two gold buckets and the majority of the buckets were white. A few were red and blue. 

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

"Let's try th-that one with-with the buckets, b-b-bet ya anything," said Bluebell.

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Looking over at the game that Bluebell had mentioned, Dynamo took in the surroundings of the game stall. There were different colored buckets, while some ranged from white, red, blue and gold. The buckets were lined up in a giant square pattern, while some colored buckets were scattered throughout the square board. Along the square, prizes could be seen being hanging amongst the shelves. It seemed with each color, the greater the prize could be. "I think I've seen this kind of game before. Either that, or it was in a video game as a sort of gimmick. This still seems rather interesting, so I'm down to give it a try." He smiled, making his way towards the bucket game alongside Bluebell. At the mention of a bet, Dynamo tilted his head slightly. "Hmm...I'm not really much of a betting pony. However, it does sound tempting. Anything you have in mind for betting each other anything?" He asks, thinking of ideas towards her bet, before a thought came to mind. "I'll take you up on that bet. The winner gets to have the loser to ask for whatever they want of them. Provided that it doesn't need to be anything bad, or something along those lines. What do you think? Deal?" He smirks playfully, holding out his front right hoof for Bluebell to take. A way of saying that a hoof shake was all that was needed for the deal to be struck.

[Ragland Tiger 3,415]

6 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Looking over at the game that Bluebell had mentioned, Dynamo took in the surroundings of the game stall. There were different colored buckets, while some ranged from white, red, blue and gold. The buckets were lined up in a giant square pattern, while some colored buckets were scattered throughout the square board. Along the square, prizes could be seen being hanging amongst the shelves. It seemed with each color, the greater the prize could be. "I think I've seen this kind of game before. Either that, or it was in a video game as a sort of gimmick. This still seems rather interesting, so I'm down to give it a try." He smiled, making his way towards the bucket game alongside Bluebell. At the mention of a bet, Dynamo tilted his head slightly. "Hmm...I'm not really much of a betting pony. However, it does sound tempting. Anything you have in mind for betting each other anything?" He asks, thinking of ideas towards her bet, before a thought came to mind. "I'll take you up on that bet. The winner gets to have the loser to ask for whatever they want of them. Provided that it doesn't need to be anything bad, or something along those lines. What do you think? Deal?" He smirks playfully, holding out his front right hoof for Bluebell to take. A way of saying that a hoof shake was all that was needed for the deal to be struck.

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

"D-deal," said Bluebell putting out her hoof.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Dynamo smiled as he took her hoof in his and gave their hooves a shake. The deal had been completed and was set in stone. Since she had mentioned about betting anything, as well as the deal he had proposed. Dynamo tried to figure out what kind of deal to ask of Bluebell if he wins. Going from thought to thought, a sudden idea had begun to form within his mind. He smiled with a nod as he figured out what he wanted to ask of Bluebell. Provided that he wins, of course. Looking back to the game stall, he looked around to see if anyone could help both him and his date.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Ragland Tiger @Dynamo Pad

The bucket game cost 2 bits for 3 balls, 5 bits for 6 balls and 8 bits for 10 balls. It would be best to go for either 6 or 10 balls so that way there were more chances available. A young foal was able to get a ball in a blue bucket. The foal cheered happily. A skinny pony in a referee shirt was running the game. "Ho! Just like that we have another winner! Step right up and test your luck. Throw the ball and you may win!" The carnie pony announced.

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Dynamo had taken notice of a skinny pony, who was wearing a referee shirt, was running the bucket ball game stand. As he looked on the inside of the stall, there was a sign that stated how much it costed to play, as well as how many bits it would cost for multiple attempts. "Hmm...I think we should get ten balls. That way, we can split it up to having five balls each. Which means that we each get a good chance to see how many points we can get." Dynamo smiled, reaching into his saddlebag and pulling out the eight bits to play. He remembered from his parents and teacher about rules for dates, as well as paying for your date being a rule. Wanting to be respectful, he smiled as he didn't mind paying for the game. Looking over to see that a foal had gotten a ball in the blue bucket, Dynamo chuckled at the carnie pony's enthusiasm. "It looks like the referee shirt fits with how they are running this game." He smiled, before waving a hoof to get the carnie pony's attention. "E-Excuse me, sir? We'd like ten balls to play, please." He would say, placing the eight bits on the counter for the carnie pony to take.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Samurai Equine 52,087]

@PawelS, @Windy Breeze, @Courageous Thunder Dash, @ExplosionMare

Hearing Chelsea confirm it was over was great, but hearing Keen cough before awakening was even better. He gives Chelsea a congratulatory pat on her shoulder. "You did it, Chelsea-chan. We couldn't have done it without you." Samurai says.

Trilby steps up. "Chelsea? Not to kick you out or anything, but I can tell all of this has put a toll on you the hardest. Lifting two curses and walking through Milenko's office... If you need to leave to re-energize or something, I think we'd all understand." Trilby says. Samurai nods. "Well said. I'm going to stay a little longer to see if Keen-chan awakens. The same goes for the rest of you; Shadow-chan, Namonai-san, Tree-chan, Thundy-san. Neither of you have to stay, but if you want to stick around for Keen, that'd be fine too. I'll make sure she knows what happened here." Samurai explains as he magically makes his outfit and equipment disappear again. Trilby sighs. "I can't decide if I want to stay or go. I'm just glad that all the remains of Milenko's curse is gone."

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Samurai Equine @ExplosionMare @PawelS @Windy Breeze

”Don’t worry about me you guys...I’m fine.” Chelsea said smiling softly at the group. “I’ll stick around. Besides, there isn’t really much to do, unless Pencil is ready to go to the museum...” Chelsea added. “I’ll stay too.” Thundy stated. 
 

@Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger

”That will be 8 bits please...say, looks like you two are wanting to compete. Are you...two out on a date? Well I’ll be! I’ll give you two 10 balls each for the price of one set!” The carnie said smiling at the two. That meant Dynamo and Bluebell each had 10 balls and they only had to pay for the price of one set of 10 balls. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

"There you go, sir." Dynamo responded, pushing the bits on the stall table for the carnie pony to take. At the mention of competing and date, Dynamo blushed slightly with a nod. "Eeyup. Bluebell and I are out on a date today." He explained, smiling as he felt happy at the mention of being on a date with Bluebell. His eyes widened in surprise at the mention of the deal of receiving two sets of ten. "A-Are you sure that's okay, sir? I'd hate to impose on such a deal." He wasn't worried about the extra balls to be added towards the bet he and Bluebell had established. The reason was that he didn't want to seem like he was ripping someone off on the bit payment. It seemed like the carnie pony was being kind and generous, but Dynamo still didn't want to take advantage of anyone.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Dynamo Pad @Ragland Tiger

"Yep! I'm sure. No need to worry about it." The carnie said as he went to get the two buckets of ten balls. He returned shortly. "There you go! Good luck!" He said with a smile, stepping back to tend to other ponies who wanted to play. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Upon hearing that the carnie pony didn't mind the deal he had offered the couple, Dynamo nodded as he accepted the stallion's offer. "Well then, if you're sure. Just no need to go twisting my arm." He chuckled as he was joking, before giving the stallion a smile. Taking the two buckets that held ten balls each for him and Bluebell. "Thank you so much, sir. Your generosity is really appreciated. Also, what happens if we make it into one of the colored buckets, but then we make it into a different colored bucket? Does that mean we'd accumulate points to exchange for one of the prizes, or is it the highest colored bucket we score in is the one that counts? Also, what is the order of the colored buckets from top prize to lower prize?" He asks, trying to get a better understanding of the rules. He knew that there was more to this than just receiving multiple balls to toss into the buckets. Given the size of said ball and the buckets were aligned, it seemed that this game would take some luck, skill and precision.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Dynamo Pad

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Ragland Tiger @Dynamo Pad

"Even if you get a ball in a colored bucket, you keep going until you've run out. Get a ball in a red bucket, you'll get a small prize. Get a ball in a blue bucket, you get a medium prize. Get a ball in either of the two gold buckets and you'll get a jumbo prize!" The carnie pony announced with a smile.  

[Silly Druid 7,099]

@Courageous Thunder Dash @ExplosionMare @Samurai Equine @Windy Breeze

Nopony stays in the room. As a former victim of Nightmare Moon, Keen might have something interesting to say if she wakes up.

Tree Song leaves the hospital, and goes to the town market to buy some supplies.

[Pencil Pouch]

@Courageous Thunder Dash

Pencil looked towards Chelsea and smiled.

“I’d love to go the museum with you, but it it’s ok, I’d like to stay for a few more minutes to see how Keen is doing before we leave,” she told the griffon.

She looked anxiously towards the bed as Keen began to cough. It seemed that the curse was lifted, taking no time at all! Pencil was quite impressed to say the least. She just hoped the speed of everything wouldn’t compromise the mare’s health.

[Chelsea]

@ExplosionMare @Samurai Equine @Windy Breeze

"That's perfectly fine." Chelsea said as she formed a ball of water energy. She used it to scan the room to make sure that there was nothing left of the curse. The ball didn't change colors, which meat that the curse was forever gone. 

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Dynamo placed a hoof to his chin, while deep in thought as to what the carnie pony had explained to the couple. "So, it's sort of like the red bucket is one point, blue bucket is three points and gold is five points. I guess it could be seen that way, or maybe it's based on how many we get in each bucket." He muttered softly to himself, but it was loud enough for Bluebell, the carnie pony, and others to hear him. All the while, trying to figure out how to know who would win the bet to make it fair for both him and Bluebell. He pondered on the idea for a moment, before an idea began forming within his mind. "I have an idea!" He exclaimed, turning towards Bluebell with a smile. "I was thinking that maybe we could see who can get the most points, but then that would make things a bit confusing. So, I thought of this. We can make as many of the ten balls we each have into the buckets, but there's only two golden buckets. Whoever can make it into the golden bucket within the allotted amount of balls we have available wins. If one of us doesn't make it into the golden bucket, then that player loses. How does that sound?" He asks, waiting patiently to see what the bespectacled mare had thought about all of this.

[Ragland Tiger 3,415]

10 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

@Ragland Tiger @Courageous Thunder Dash

Dynamo placed a hoof to his chin, while deep in thought as to what the carnie pony had explained to the couple. "So, it's sort of like the red bucket is one point, blue bucket is three points and gold is five points. I guess it could be seen that way, or maybe it's based on how many we get in each bucket." He muttered softly to himself, but it was loud enough for Bluebell, the carnie pony, and others to hear him. All the while, trying to figure out how to know who would win the bet to make it fair for both him and Bluebell. He pondered on the idea for a moment, before an idea began forming within his mind. "I have an idea!" He exclaimed, turning towards Bluebell with a smile. "I was thinking that maybe we could see who can get the most points, but then that would make things a bit confusing. So, I thought of this. We can make as many of the ten balls we each have into the buckets, but there's only two golden buckets. Whoever can make it into the golden bucket within the allotted amount of balls we have available wins. If one of us doesn't make it into the golden bucket, then that player loses. How does that sound?" He asks, waiting patiently to see what the bespectacled mare had thought about all of this.

@Dynamo Pad @Courageous Thunder Dash

"L-l-let's d-do it," said Bluebell taking a ball in her hoof.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Ragland Tiger

[Dynamo Pad 11,384]

@Ragland Tiger

"Awesome! In that case, then it's game on! Good luck, Bluebell." Dynamo smiled with a nod as handed her the bucket of ten balls. The bucket that was provided to them by the carnie pony. As she took a ball in her hoof, he levitated a ball from out of the bucket, before placing said ball in his hoof. He wasn't sure if magic was allowed or not in this game, but he didn't want to be playing unfairly. That, and he was without magic for most of his life. So, he understood what it was like to do things normally without magic. He stood at the ready for tossing his ball, before glancing over at the bespectacled mare. "You can take the first toss, my dear. As the old saying goes, ladies first." He bowed respectfully to Bluebell as he gave her a chuckle and smile. All the while, feeling excited as he was ready to have some fun.

[Ragland Tiger 3,415]

@Dynamo Pad

 

 

57 minutes ago, Dynamo Pad said:

"Awesome! In that case, then it's game on! Good luck, Bluebell." Dynamo smiled with a nod as handed her the bucket of ten balls. The bucket that was provided to them by the carnie pony. As she took a ball in her hoof, he levitated a ball from out of the bucket, before placing said ball in his hoof. He wasn't sure if magic was allowed or not in this game, but he didn't want to be playing unfairly. That, and he was without magic for most of his life. So, he understood what it was like to do things normally without magic. He stood at the ready for tossing his ball, before glancing over at the bespectacled mare. "You can take the first toss, my dear. As the old saying goes, ladies first." He bowed respectfully to Bluebell as he gave her a chuckle and smile. All the while, feeling excited as he was ready to have some fun.

"H-here it g-g-goes" Bluebell took careful aim and gently tossed the ball.  "Yeah!", she shouted when the ball went into a blue bucket.