open Into Limbo: Worlds Collide

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Fuoco)

On 2023-03-04 at 3:55 PM, Kujamih said:

" Oh i see. I thought it was common sense to adjust the runes to the materials it was intended too.

Fuoco shrugged, "Maybe it is, I wouldn't know, as I'm not a rune-mancer." Fuoco would have been more receptive to this information had Starlight actually apologized for the misunderstanding, but Starlight had instead put the blame on Fuoco for not knowing.

On 2023-03-04 at 3:55 PM, Kujamih said:

Plus the reason why i adjusted the runes is so we could avoid endangering the user.... For you to avoid misfiring."

Fuoco raised an eyebrow at that, clearly annoyed that Starlight would call her skills into question, but she wasn't about to get into that.

On 2023-03-04 at 3:55 PM, Kujamih said:

" Anyway... Please dont be offended on my actions. I mean no I'll will. Then perhaps i should also inform you that i gave the golden flute to Diamond tiara, and the rest of the flute to Misty. You just left the flutes on the table... I didn't want it to go to waste so gave it to them and who knows... They might learn a few spells on the way... If thats alright with you. And don't worry. Ive studied your magic and made sure nothing bad happens. And a precautionary, IF something brakes my failsafe spell it would warn me and pin point your location. I can easily teleport there to save you all... So in dire situations you can brake the flute to call me.... But ONLY if its an emergency. Misty don't accidentally brake the flutes. Basher make sure the flutes are safe."

Fuoco raised both eyebrows at that, her expression betraying that she thought Starlight was delusional. Before she could respond to that though,

On 2023-03-04 at 3:55 PM, Kujamih said:

Both nodded in agreement to starlight's request.

Diamond Tiara approached Fuoco.

"You don't mind do you?"

Fuoco let out an exasperated sigh as she rubbed the space between her eyes, "Yes I do mind, but... aagh, we'll play it by ear then." Fuoco didn't appreciate that Starlight was using peer pressure to get her to agree to things, and further she was furious that Starlight would consider giving her family's enchantment away without even thinking to consult Fuoco about it prior.

She would not engage further with Starlight if she continued to be dismissive of her concerns.

 

In regards to the guard tripping Fuoco looked concerned, but didn't think less of the guard for it. Mistakes happened. "How far are we traveling? I mean, do we expect to get there today? Or will this be a longer journey?"

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@Illiad Easle

Starlight sees Fuoco's distress and frustration on her grew.

" ... I'm sorry." She apologetically said towards Fuoco and gave a bow to her.

The rest of the group felt a bit awkward and out of place and tried to avoid intervening. Until White Light interfered.

"Please forgive the headmistress... She tends to jump to conclusions and go ahead of her plans thinking the rest would agree and her way is the best solution... Although her planning ahead has never lead anyone astray... But i hope shed be more tactful and implement her ideas on others." White Light sighed. 

Starlight glimmer slumped and backed away a bit from the group.

"...anyway have a safe trip..." The gloomy headmistress farewelled.

10 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

regards to the guard tripping Fuoco looked concerned, but didn't think less of the guard for it. Mistakes happened. "How far are we traveling? I mean, do we expect to get there today? Or will this be a longer journey?"

Starlight glimmer would answer her Question. " The journey would only probably take a day."

[ Returning back to the proper time line]

On 3/5/2023 at 4:08 AM, Illiad Easle said:

would smile at that, still too wary of the unfamiliar surroundings to be entirely comfortable. Her magic would prove quite destructive here if it came to it. Still, she was polite. "I've heard tell that the griffons, at least where I'm from, were quite talented with string instruments, given how their talons were quite dexterous and how their beaks don't really lend themselves to playing more... orally inclined instruments. I'm not knowledgeable enough to teach you myself, but maybe the power is within you?"

" Oooohhhh cooolll like i can play the guitar and shock them with my magical performance!" Griff was amazed on the possibilities that may or may not happen to him. He is now more hyped and noisier.

" Oohhh we can be a magical BAND!" Then suddenly Griff became silent and seems to be stumped on something.

"Wait.... But theres 3 flutist and a guitarist if we ever make a band..... What kinda music are we gonna end up making?" Griff was troubled as he sees his band would not work.

At first Light was worried of the noise that Griff is making, since it looks like Basher wasn't enjoying the noise he makes and Diamond Tiara and Misty could see that, making them uncomfortable.

Luckily he stopped and gave the rest a sigh of relief.

".... I can play the banjo." Apple bloom replied out of nowhere.

 

 

As time flies they'd eventually reach their destination.

The sun has not set yet but the place is quite dark, due to the density of the forest and fog.

Diamond Tiara would signal everyone to stop.

"We've reached our destination. Griff... Do your thing."

And before anyone could look at Griff he was already gone.

The rest of the team would hide, bunker down and surveil the town.

Diamond tiara would hand over a binoculars to everyone except Applebloom. Shes just there feeling the ground and sticking close to the tree they're bunkered in.

" Okay everyone, until griff comes back we scout the area."

 

 

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Fuoco)

8 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" ... I'm sorry." She apologetically said towards Fuoco and gave a bow to her.

Fuoco relaxed a little bit, but simply nodded at Starlight's apology. She wasn't in the position to accept her apology or forgive her just yet, but she appreciated that she was willing to apologize, even if it took a while for her to get there.

She wouldn't react to White's defense of Starlight. Starlight was a big mare fully capable of owning up to her own mistakes, she didn't need others to defend her, and as such Fuoco wouldn't take it into account. She'd simply move to finish her own preparations for traveling.

 

8 hours ago, Kujamih said:

"Wait.... But theres 3 flutist and a guitarist if we ever make a band..... What kinda music are we gonna end up making?" Griff was troubled as he sees his band would not work.

Fuoco snorted at that, "Possessing a flute does not a flautist make. I had to train for five years before I was even considered a beginning flautist, and five more before I could cast magic effectively."

8 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" Okay everyone, until griff comes back we scout the area."

Fuoco would pull out her family flute, before sighing and switching it out for the silver flute, "Well, if something goes wrong better now than in a danger situation."

She would muffle the flute as she didn't want the sound to carry in case they got ambushed, and she only needed a small area of effect anyway, then she played a quiet tune that should encircle her in a ring of fire, which would hopefully help clear the fog at least around her as it warmed the air. Allowing for a better view of the nearby area, depending on the density of the fog.

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@Illiad Easle

~ Fuoco~

As the fire encircles them, a greenish mist starts to come out of the ground and is attracted to the fire. As soon as it touches it, it starts to fuel the fire even more and glows even brighter.

Diamond Tiara silently but alarmingly called out Basher.

" Basher! Kill the fire!"

Basher quickly stepped in and sucked the fire that Fuoco made.

White Light was the first to exclaim at the situation.

" What just happened? Why did we give away our position!?" 

Diamond Tiara would try to explain.

" It seems these parts of the forest is volatile."

Apple Bloom started to sniff around.

"The soil seems to be emitting flammable gas... We should avoid igniting it."

" Wait this is weird? I've  frequently travel to Everfree village and this is the first time ive heard of this... Flammable soil."

"I guess a lot has changed..." White added. " Everyone on your guard... Theres a high chance we gave away our position."

Applebloom would cut in and put everyone at ease.

" Nah... I sense nothen comen near us... Except fur Griff."

and just like that, Griff would drop at their side. Panting and out of breath

"What're you guys doing!? You guys gave me a fright! I rushed back here as quickly as i can, and you guys are playing with fire at the middle of a dense forest!?...."

 

 

 

 

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Fuoco)

Fuoco would stop playing the song as soon as she saw the green mist. She was smart enough to not mix fire with strange gasses, so Basher wouldn't need to come and stop it. Besides, if Fuoco didn't stop playing Basher wouldn't be able to stop the fire she produced.

17 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" What just happened? Why did we give away our position!?" 

Diamond Tiara would try to explain.

" It seems these parts of the forest is volatile."

Fuoco looked offended at that, but only muttered under her breath some unsavory comments.

17 hours ago, Kujamih said:

Apple Bloom started to sniff around.

"The soil seems to be emitting flammable gas... We should avoid igniting it."

" Wait this is weird? I've  frequently travel to Everfree village and this is the first time ive heard of this... Flammable soil."

"I guess a lot has changed..." White added. " Everyone on your guard... Theres a high chance we gave away our position."

Fuoco snorted at that, her earlier frustration redoubling, "Like we were being stealthy before. Low profile was hardly part of the briefing."

17 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" Nah... I sense nothen comen near us... Except fur Griff."

and just like that, Griff would drop at their side. Panting and out of breath

"What're you guys doing!? You guys gave me a fright! I rushed back here as quickly as i can, and you guys are playing with fire at the middle of a dense forest!?...."

"Oh Faites-vous taire!" Fuoco was pissed, while the other party members may not have intended it, being verbally attacked three times in rapid succession for something that none of them knew about, on top of her earlier unresolved frustrations, and to top it all off the insinuation that she was simply 'playing with fire'? She spoke softly so that the others could not accuse her of further giving away their position. Her years of vocal training allowing her to still convey the full range of her emotions despite the muted tone.

"One little surprise and you're all running around scared?! I thought this group was made of professionals. While you all were trying to use binoculars to see through this cuivré fog in the dark, I not only provided some light, but cleared a bit of the fog and revealed a hidden danger that we were blind to. So you can get ALL the way off my back about it."

Fuoco would take a few deep breaths to try and calm back down, she then turned to Diamond, "So, now that we're all present, maybe we can come up with some sort of plan instead of being left to our own devices? Because it seems to me that at the very least, I'm not on the same page as the rest of you."

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@Illiad Easle

[Distortion]

Fuoco was able to stop her fire for the green mist to get inflamed. But now it started to sip out of the soil.

The rest of the group was to busy to notice the mist and continued to look unto their binoculars.

".... Dang it... All i can see are silhouettes of trees and buildings." Basher frustratingly said.

" Well we can't just remove the mist. The Mist is also hiding our position, so removing it is more dangerous than helpful." White pointed out.

" We just have to get as much information as we can and wait for Griff." Diamond Tiara implied.

**************

" AHHHK! DISGUSTIN!" Apple bloom yelled out of nowhere.

"Who in tarnation farted!? Whatever ya ate sure is something."

Everyone started to smell it too and started to distract them, to the point that they could not bare it.

 

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Fuoco)

Fuoco was curious about the green mist, and started investigating it herself.

4 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" AHHHK! DISGUSTIN!" Apple bloom yelled out of nowhere.

"Who in tarnation farted!? Whatever ya ate sure is something."

Fuoco's ears perked at that, and she gave the mist a tentative sniff as well, her eyes widening both from the scent and her discovery. "Sulfur..."

She turned towards the rest of the group, "Everyone MOVE! Get to higher ground! Try not to breathe it in as you do, the area's been gassed!"

She would take her own advice, covering her snout as she looked for some higher ground, hopefully a structure of some sort but she would settle for climbing a nearby tree if she had to. It would certainly put a damper on their ability to move around, and unfortunately, given the flammability of the forest, it likely wasn't feasible to burn the gas off. Not unless they wanted to take the whole forest down with it. Hopefully it would dissipate soon enough.

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@Kujamih @Illiad Easle

"I'm not so sure we should leave that thing there like that..." he mumbled.

"I would prefer if we made sure that thing is dead for good. Problem is, the agent is too tired and I'm out of resources, and I doubt this slingshot can make one of those scales explode if I shot it with it" he explained.

"Still, what happens if that thing tracks us later? I really need to arm myself up, but I doubt there's anything like an alchemy lab nearby" he added. Shamrock felt vulnerable in such a situation, and his insctinct itched him to double tap the creature, but the lack of resources made him reconsider the possibility.

Edited March 14, 2023 by Jesse Terrence

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Jesse Terrence @Illiad Easle

(Pass priority to Blu, due to no active NPC in the area to interact yet.)

@Illiad Easle

-Fuoco-

Misty and Diamond Tiara would also Climb up a tree.

While Basher tries to fly up, but ended up spreading the gas.

Meanwhile Light is beside Applebloom, Carrying her for some reason.

"Help... I think she inhaled too much of this gas! *Cough*."  Apparently the gust that Basher made didn't help and would make the ones still bellow to inhale it more. The draft she made would also make her dizzy, causing her to crash on one of the trees. Luckily she was able to cling tight and not fall back to the sulfur infested ground.

Light still struggled to bring the unconscious to the top of the tree.

Seeing that the group is in trouble. Diamond Tiara was forced to make a decision.

" Misty remove the mist. Everyone prepare yourself. Once the mist is gone, our cover too is gone."

As Misty dissipate the sulfur and mist. Their cover is blown.

Diamond Tiara Quickly went to the unconcious ponies and woke them up with the smelling salt.

 

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Blu)

(Per my last post, Blu was trying to get everyone moving, so you'll need to have Lyra do something, or at least describe where they are in relation to the castle, as last I remember that's where they were heading.)

Blu would roll his eyes at the clown's indecision, "Do what you want man, I'm not sticking around out here in the open." He would head towards the castle that they had been running towards before they were attacked, whether or not the others were willing to follow. He wasn't big enough to carry Lyra anyway, he'd send someone for them if someone existed.

 

(Fuoco)

(You keep talking about cover, but you've never indicated that they had anything to hide from. They haven't seen anything to indicate that there are monsters here, and given that Diamond is walking around indicates that they still don't see anything dangerous.)

Fuoco would cautiously return to the ground once the gas seemed to be cleared. "We should move into any structures we can find, that'll give us more permanent cover and potentially an easier high ground than climbing a tree."

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On 2023-03-16 at 11:52 AM, Illiad Easle said:

@Kujamih

(Blu)

(Per my last post, Blu was trying to get everyone moving, so you'll need to have Lyra do something, or at least describe where they are in relation to the castle, as last I remember that's where they were heading.)

Blu would roll his eyes at the clown's indecision, "Do what you want man, I'm not sticking around out here in the open." He would head towards the castle that they had been running towards before they were attacked, whether or not the others were willing to follow. He wasn't big enough to carry Lyra anyway, he'd send someone for them if someone existed.

 

(Fuoco)

(You keep talking about cover, but you've never indicated that they had anything to hide from. They haven't seen anything to indicate that there are monsters here, and given that Diamond is walking around indicates that they still don't see anything dangerous.)

Fuoco would cautiously return to the ground once the gas seemed to be cleared. "We should move into any structures we can find, that'll give us more permanent cover and potentially an easier high ground than climbing a tree."

@Illiad Easle

( Cover: The fog and trees. 

From what?: From the unknown. potential danger.

they haven't seen anything yet, true.

fog-kun tends to do that, and also trees. Usually predators only show themselves when its too late for the pray to react or if they know they got you. Ponies on the other hand are like humans. And predators in our world "tend" to avoid humans because they know we are top of the food chain... Hence pony on top too. Etc. So this indicates that there seems to be no purple creatures here since those just attack on sightl, or there are a few of them roaming or no predators exist here since everything is turned purple and went somewhere.... It has been weeks since the invasion. A lot has happened.)

.... A pause of silence occurred as they wait as what to come...

".... I guess we're safe?" Diamond Tiara questioned.

" Disappointing..." Basher replied.

Griff would end up joining the group as he sees the fog has been lifted by the group.

" So what happened to the stealth part?"

Tiara would explain the situation to Griff.

Griff on the other hand, was actually glad that the group lifted the fog.

" Good riddance, and also. As soon as you guys lifted the fog i think i was spotted."

Griff got everyone's attention, that it kind of made him uncomfortable.

" Ahmm yeah but luckily it wasnt hostile and just ran off deeper into the village. I didn't try to give chase since its dangerous... So im guessing it ain't them purple creatures right?"

White, in his groggy state would warn them.

" May i remind you that there are sentient purple creatures."

Everyone started to worry.

" Best be on our guard." Tiara would then call on "Basher, you shall lead the front. Be cautious and not aggressive. We still do not know who we're dealing with."

 

Edited March 18, 2023 by Kujamih

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle @Jesse Terrence

( I recall we are like 5 or 10 blocks away from the castle, the castle is also visible so no one is gonna get lost or something.

NOTE: The second invasion of the castle has already ended. Hence why the grotesque pony told the dragon to retreat but did not. Hence why even though you are quite near the castle no one has aided you yet.)

Weirdly enough the group did not celebrate in their victory but indecision brew.

Blu wishes to flee to the Castle for help. Shamrock hesitatingly whishes to double check on the creature they just down. While Lyra happily sleeps somewhere down a cellar.

Shallow and Silver still unknown.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(IF)~~~~~~~`€¢°`÷¥÷|

if Blu continued to head for the castle without waiting for nopony, he would eventually reach the castle but with no one guarding the makeshift- poorly built gated walls.

Behind the walls though are smoke and a hint of fire.

it seems though that the castle was just under siege a moment ago.

 

*"_$$(_)#( if)&$+#;#

if Shamrock would check on the dragon he would see this and too late to take action.

The eldritch pony would see shamrock.

" ...till we meet again."

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4 hours ago, Kujamih said:

 

if Shamrock would check on the dragon he would see this and too late to take action.

The eldritch pony would see shamrock.

" ...till we meet again."

Shamrock decided to check the place where the dragon had fell. Experience taught him to make sure big and powerful monsters should be killed if there was a chance to do so.

He was late, though, and stared stranged at the monster being took away into a dimensional gap by a really hideous pony.

"Figures" he thought to himself as he watched the gap close. Feeling a bit more safe for a moment, he headed towards the wine shop, down into the cellar to check on Lyra. He was hoping to find her safe and sound. Soon enough he was scared once again, though. As far as he knew, that pony could be their next enemy and he was unnarmed for an encounter, and most likely on his own for a combat.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Jesse Terrence

Shamrock would meet Lyra sitting blankly, like a lost child in a cellar.

As soon as she spots Shamrock shed snap out of her blankness.

"... What am i doing here?" She asked.

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@Kujamih @Illiad Easle

Shamrock sighed in relief. The agent was still alive.

"You fainted after dashing through this village at high speed, carrying me and that silly foal with your magic. I carried you down here to keep you safe from the falling debris" he explained to Lyra.

"The dragon thing is no more. But I wouldn't say we're safe. Some kind of creature dragged it away into a portal. My guess is we'll be seeing more of that thing and its allies" he added. "How are you feeling, agent?" he asked as he approached the mare. "Think you can walk on your own? Or do you need my help?"

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Jesse Terrence 

Lyra gave a big smile towards Shamrock.

" See... The name i gave you suits you."

She was able to stand up and dust her self off. But then it hit her.

(++$-#-+_-##/)

" Where's Blu?..."

(If)---------(?????)

[Illiad Easle 3,139]

@Kujamih

(Blu)

Blu would sigh at seeing the castle walls unmanned, either it had been abandoned, or they had no able-bodied to defend it, which for their purposes were identical.

They might be able to scavenge more materials from it, but given how few members their party had, it wasn't worth moving into. It was too big a target for them to try and defend themselves. Better if they took refuge under a partially destroyed house to avoid detection like they had been doing up until this point.

That said he would head back towards where Lyra had been left. If he got their without trouble:

2 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" Where's Blu?..."

"I'm here, doesn't look like there's anyone left to defend the castle. If there's anyone left there at all. Best if we scavenge what we can and find somewhere else to hide."

He would sigh, taking a seat against a wall, "You know, I always wondered what I would do in the event of societal collapse, in a zombie apocalypse, I didn't think it would feel so... hopeless. Hours of effort, dozens of iterations, and the best I've been able to create barely scratched that guy, and I get the feeling they're not going to get any weaker. And if we don't have resources and stability for a bit, I won't be able to make any more improvements."

 

If something delayed him, or if he couldn't find where Lyra had been hidden, he'd mutter his second paragraph to himself as he wandered the ruined town looking.

 

(Fuoco)

On 2023-03-16 at 8:17 PM, Kujamih said:

" Best be on our guard." Tiara would then call on "Basher, you shall lead the front. Be cautious and not aggressive. We still do not know who we're dealing with."

Fuoco had a raised eyebrow throughout the whole conversation, more than a little annoyed that her comment had gone wholly unnoticed by the group, and the fact that the group were clearly discussing changes to plans that she had not been made privy to before the journey had begun.

Still though, now wasn't the time to bring up her frustrations, they were still in unknown territory.

She'd keep quiet unless her input was requested, as it had clearly not been needed nor appreciated prior, and see where the secret plan would lead them.

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@Illiad Easle @Kujamih

"Glad to see you alive kid" replied the clown with a mocking smirk.

"So... we're just starting and you're already hopeless? Tsssk, kids back in my day were far more recilient" he remarked. "It's what those neigh stations and four knight games do to the youth" he added with a chuckle.

"Would you prefer a zombie apocalypse, though? What movies don't tell you is how stinky things get" Shamrock said as he stretched for a bit. "Neither how a good amount of the undead are foals. Not cool" he added with a shudder.

Shamrock looked for a cloth to wipe the make up off from his face. He was getting tired of the look. -Maybe this was a bad idea- he thought to himself.

"Anyway, you guys should feel comfortable with eating bugs. We're unlikely to find cookies around here" he commented with a serious tone.

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@Illiad Easle 

-Fuoco- 

The reason why Diamond Tiara made the plan to put basher on the lead is to follow through with fuoco's plan to find a better place to hide, which is inside the village. She requested extra caution since she is worried on what griff had reported. The deeper part of the village seems to be un- abandoned.

As the group sticks together. Apple bloom tries to sense her surroundings. She could only sense small creatures running about and noises made from the wind.

Misty continues to lessen the mist around them as to avoid inhaling the toxic fumes and maintaining visibility in their path. They'd enter on one of the buildings that looks sturdy and undamaged with a second floor.

"Let us rest upstairs before we continue. Applebloom, you'll be our look out for the time being. And if you smell anything funny again let us know immediately."

" Now our mission was to make contact with survivors. We are not sure on what Griff heard. They may or may not be survivors. And by the looks of it... This place.... Is practically dead. Should we continue to investigate this place and take the risk or leave immediately and go to our next destination? Please take note that we have limited supplies and requiring to restock as much as possible in every stop we take." Diamond Tiara asked everyone.

Everyone would ponder and ;'!*?]©]^©White Light would be one of the first to answer.(unless!&+:!*) [Unless Fuoco would take initiative]

" Isn't it obvious? I'd priorities saving others! That's what we are here for!"Light quickly pointed out.

" Yes it is! But we can't afford wasting food and materials! What if it was just one of the purple creatures? A sentient one? We'd end up wasting our time or even endanger ourselves! Then we'd end up going back to Ponyville with what? Disappointment and a wasted effort! We need hope not another disaster or failure." Diamond Tiara didn't raise her voice loudly but her tone and voice has weight and seriousness.

Light was taken aback at this and would reply. " So we just leave then!?"

" ...boring..." Basher added.

" ... I suppose you side with White then Basher?" She stared coldly at Basher. And in return she would not dare look at Diamond Tiara's eyes.

"How about you Griff? You were the one who spotted them... Should we pursue?" Tiara asked.

"Tsk.... I can't tell... The fog didn't help on both sides so maybe it was a survivor who ran as soon as they sensed me or a scout heading back to base to warn our presence..." Griff was undecided.

Tiara would look at Misty and was about to ask but Misty knew what Diamond Tiara wanted from her and quickly shucked her head, implying she doesn't want anything to do with making decisions here.

She could only leave a big deep sigh.

"Applebloom. And you?" 

" ai'd say we aint got enuf information. Besides, i hear nothin comen our way yet. No marchen in our way to attack us."

This leaves Tiara pondering.

[ If that is the flow unaltered]^¥€¢{^=•|÷€×

" How about it Fuoco? What's your take on this?"

 

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2 hours ago, Jesse Terrence said:

@Illiad Easle @Kujamih

"Glad to see you alive kid" replied the clown with a mocking smirk.

"So... we're just starting and you're already hopeless? Tsssk, kids back in my day were far more recilient" he remarked. "It's what those neigh stations and four knight games do to the youth" he added with a chuckle.

"Would you prefer a zombie apocalypse, though? What movies don't tell you is how stinky things get" Shamrock said as he stretched for a bit. "Neither how a good amount of the undead are foals. Not cool" he added with a shudder.

Shamrock looked for a cloth to wipe the make up off from his face. He was getting tired of the look. -Maybe this was a bad idea- he thought to himself.

"Anyway, you guys should feel comfortable with eating bugs. We're unlikely to find cookies around here" he commented with a serious tone.

@Illiad Easle @Jesse Terrence

" We can just eat grass you know... " She looked weirdly at Shamrock.

" Anyway. Thats impossible Blu. Bonbon and your sisters are one of the pony who's in charge of guarding the castle." She tried to laugh. She'd end up looking at her device on her hooves. Worry would be seen in her eyes.

She'd shake her head once and asked everyone to move. "Okay enough dilly dally. Lets head back to the castle."

soon enough Lyra would see the castle in disarray. But this time, the castle gates would not be empty. a hooded pegasi would float down the entrance to meet them. It was Alpha. and it seems she is holding something similar to whats on Lyra's wrist.

she would end up having weak knees and dropping from were she stands.

Alpha would quickly go by her side and help her stand up.

" Do not lose hope yet. She's strong, you know that.... YOU are strong."

" Right...." She could only reply as she looks down on the ground teary eyed.

" While you put yourself together, let me brief you on the things that's happening..."

Alpha would look at Blu and the other Pegasi.

" You know what... maybe it can wait... Anyway we have to meet with Starlight. Something important came up."

" Oh and Blu... She wants to meet you too. Words have been spreading about you and your achievements... Impressive... Better keep it up since you're not the only ODT hero around. Just now another pony made increadible feats to save this castle."

Alpha would curiously look at Shamrock.

" And you? What might you be?" She asked with air and authority. Forcing herself near him. It seems she is testing.

a closer look reveals that the pegasi was a mare. And if you were to look closely she reminds you of an oranged disabled winged pegasi. But instead this one has very huge wings. Same size as an alicorn. Abnormaly huge for a pegasi....

Edited March 19, 2023 by Kujamih

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@Kujamih @Jesse Terrence

(Blu)

10 hours ago, Jesse Terrence said:

"So... we're just starting and you're already hopeless? Tsssk, kids back in my day were far more recilient" he remarked. "It's what those neigh stations and four knight games do to the youth" he added with a chuckle.

Blu raised an eyebrow at his comments along with a disapproving stare, "No. You are just starting. We," he gestured to everyone else, "Have been at this for a few weeks now. And again, I'm 25, so lay off it."

He didn't have much respect left for the clown, so he didn't pay much mind to whatever else he had to say.

7 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" Anyway. Thats impossible Blu. Bonbon and your sisters are one of the pony who's in charge of guarding the castle." She tried to laugh. She'd end up looking at her device on her hooves. Worry would be seen in her eyes.

He snorted, "Of everything we've seen so far that's what you'd consider impossible? I know what I saw, and I saw no one."

7 hours ago, Kujamih said:

soon enough Lyra would see the castle in disarray. But this time, the castle gates would not be empty. a hooded pegasi would float down the entrance to meet them. It was Alpha. and it seems she is holding something similar to whats on Lyra's wrist.

Blu wasn't happy to see Alpha again, he still was in no mood to forgive her for trying to murder him.

7 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" Oh and Blu... She wants to meet you too. Words have been spreading about you and your achievements... Impressive... Better keep it up since you're not the only ODT hero around. Just now another pony made increadible feats to save this castle."

Blu simply rolled his eyes, "What, another ODT that you Failed. To. Murder. turned out to be helpful? Shocker." It was obvious that he didn't much care for Alpha's words. Still, he was curious as to what the mare who had held him hostage wanted. More accurately, he was thinking about what he could demand from her to settle her debt to him.

 

(Fuoco)

8 hours ago, Kujamih said:

The reason why Diamond Tiara made the plan to put basher on the lead is to follow through with fuoco's plan to find a better place to hide, which is inside the village. She requested extra caution since she is worried on what griff had reported. The deeper part of the village seems to be un- abandoned.

If she had mentioned that, maybe Fuoco would feel more appreciated rather than an afterthought. But alas, Fuoco could only act on the information she was given.

 

8 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" How about it Fuoco? What's your take on this?"

She had been listening to the conversation, but had been watching out a window in case they were going to get ambushed, "Hmm? I mean, we haven't even been gone a full day yet, we've spent all of maybe a hundred counts inside the actual village, and we're already talking about leaving? We've seen the interior of 1 building and want to say that's it?"

She shook her head, "Maybe I'm missing something, it sounds like you all were filled in on a plan that I wasn't, but I can't say we've done our due diligence in looking for survivors here. Besides, we've been traveling all day. I suggest we stay here until morning, see what we can find in the mean time."

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@Kujamih @Illiad Easle

14 hours ago, Kujamih said:

Alpha would curiously look at Shamrock.

" And you? What might you be?" She asked with air and authority. Forcing herself near him. It seems she is testing.

"TSA-kappa 47. I was classified as a 'realm warping, timeless sentient anomally' by the S.M.I.L.E's Abyss coalition. I guess this universe is isolated enough and that's why you don't have me on the catalog" he replied calmly. "Perhaps I'm one of these 'ODT' things little 'Bluey' is so angry at" he mocked as he checked if he still had tissues in his pocket, to no avail.

"Excuse the makeup, I was trying to piss off a star eater earlier this loop" he added blushing when he noticed how the mare looked at him awkwardly, then said "I'm not really a clown! I'm your average, out of the mill loser"

Shamrock sighed and coughed a bit. He looked at Lyra and thought it would be better if he didn't bother her right now. The castle seemed huge to him, he had never been in one before. His urges to explore it were invading him, but this was not the time to foal around the place and he stood in place for now.

"Say, how may I help you? I see you guys have your hooves full and maybe little ol' me can share a century of multiversal knowledge to get you out of this mess" he offered. It sounded like a bad joke, but it wasn't far fetched of him to offer his help. He had been doing loops for so long he had been to many other universes in the mean time, keeping knowledge between resets. More than 400 times, maybe? He wasn't sure anymore. Either way, he gave an awkward smile at the imposing mare. She was really big compared to any other pegasi he had been near to. Even bigger than her. He started to wonder how were his friends doing in his homeverse. He was recalling the next food he would have in the loop, once he was back. His stare was lost into the distance for a moment, and he quickly snapped out of it and gave an awkward giggle.

Edited March 20, 2023 by Jesse Terrence
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  @Illiad Easle @Jesse Terrence

13 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu simply rolled his eyes, "What, another ODT that you Failed. To. Murder. turned out to be helpful? Shocker." It was obvious that he didn't much care for Alpha's words. Still, he was curious as to what the mare who had held him hostage wanted. More accurately, he was thinking about what he could demand from her to settle her debt to him.

"On the contrary. She almost killed me... But it was a freak accident mind you. I can easily have dealt with her if i wished... But... I can change too you know..." She replied with a softer voice than usual. Before she would talk coldly and harsh towards Blu. But now... It seems she feels a bit of guilt when seeing Blu and would somewhat avoid eye contact with him as much as possible.

This was quite the opposite with Shamrock though as she close in on him.

7 hours ago, Jesse Terrence said:

Either way, he gave an awkward smile at the imposing mare. She was really big compared to any other pegasi he had been near to. Even bigger than her. He started to wonder how were his friends doing in his homeverse. He was recalling the next food he would have in the loop, once he was back. His stare was lost into the distance for a moment, and he quickly snapped out of it and gave an awkward giggle.

".... Lyra had thought me to forgive and not judge others so blindly.... But you are blinding me back on my old ways... Watch yourself. I may be kinder to them but you are still a stranger to me." Alpha seems to try to show dominance towards you.

Lyra would path Alpha's shoulders.

" Thats good then. How bout you move another step to forgiveness and apply it to Shamrock here?" Lyra pointed to the clown.

Lyra would look once more and snort.

" Ehhhh Some other time... He creeps me out."

" Anyway it seems you're good. Shall we head inside?"

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Alpha would guide you inside. There you would see the garden area filled with broken tents and damaged decorations. The place is littered with big chunks of black shards. Magical creatures can feel this shards slowly absorbing their magic.

" These are no ordinary Changeling Crystals. These absorb all kinds of magic. It's best to stay away from them before any proper investigation is done." Alpha warned.

Once they got inside, chaos greets them.

Injured lined in a row. Nurses, guards and doctors rushing to aid the injured.

Alpha would look at Shamrock.

" Well Shamrock, can you help?" She said with no expectations from him.

Shed then call one of the guards.

And a familiar looking Royal guard would approach.

" Blu! Am i glad to see you. Having two heroes of Ponyville would surely calm the citizens." It seems he is one of the guards that supported and aided Blu back then.

Alpha would interrupt the guard.

" Sorry but i have a different mission for you though." She would then introduce him to Shamrock. " He is one of the heroes... Acquaintance... Please  escort him around the castle while we head to the meeting room. Shamrock, it probably wont take long. But please be at your best behavior."

(If nothing was to be added or changed the group would split for a while.)

 

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@Illiad Easle

Blu 

As they head inside another room.

There they would be greeted by a crying princess on the farthest back of the hall on her throne and the head mistress trying to calm the weeping maiden.

"We have arrived." Alpha announced.

The headmistress would then leave the princess for now and head to them.

Starlight glimmer would eventually see Blu.

" You?... You are the filly hero?" It seems that starlight glimmer did not expect that Blu was one of the heroes who fought against the purple invasion.

"....... Faith is quite funny." She said with no emotions.

" Ahmm the reward... For helping Ponyville when in time of need. You who is not even a citizen gave a helping hoof. Now it is our turn to give back what is owed."

 

Fuoco

On 2023-03-20 at 2:19 AM, Illiad Easle said:

Maybe I'm missing something, it sounds like you all were filled in on a plan that I wasn't, but I can't say we've done our due diligence in looking for survivors here. Besides, we've been traveling all day. I suggest we stay here until morning, see what we can find in the mean time."

" Oh right, you were late at the meeting due to an attack." 

" Well... I think you havent missed much but we have a map and a course to follow. And one person is allowed to see it, incase someone in the group gets captured and reveal our destination. If ever i am cought or reveal the scroll to anyone. The mission is deemed failed and immediately break one of the flutes for Starlight to come and get us. Or flee back to ponyville." Diamond Tiara showed the scroll to Fuoco.

" And judging by the distances and locations, Everfree village is the shortest trip we'll ever have. The rest is a weeks worth of travel."

" We don't have much food on stock so im trying to avoid wasting it here... But i suppose 1 day here wont hurt, as suggested by Fuoco."

" So now we investigate and split into two pairs of groups."

" Who would you like to tag along Fuoco?"

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Jesse Terrence

Shamrock is now with a royal guard ready to assist him.

"It is an honor to meet someone who is friends with ponies with high stature." The guard greeted.

" How may i assist you sir?"