open Into Limbo: Worlds Collide

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

35 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu shook his head, "No, I haven't. You act like this changes something, it doesn't. Unless her sudden transformation suddenly means we don't need to go warn the others and find where Starlight went, then the only thing that has changed is they she is more of a liability now than before. Not only is she now a bigger target, both literally and figuratively, but she's unconscious."

"Also, in case you've forgotten, I've killed an alicorn before, they're not that special. They didn't save the ponies back in my world, and they didn't save the ponies here."

"....YEAH THAT IS A BIG DEAL, right!" Alpha replied with a hint of confusion and frustration. 

" you better be on our side..." she told the sleeping Cozy.

39 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

SHUT!"

He didn't want to waste another bullet on these two bickering, "We're leaving, so get a move on. We can discuss this never, or when we're all safe. Looks like I'm the only one not infected then, so likely best if I kept my distance since this just seems to be spreading."

He turned to Alpha, "You know where we ought to go next? Lead the way."

Alpha would give a deep breath.

"North... We head north." Alpha would lead the way.

" i think its best you ride on Shallow while i carry Cozy and Fly. This way we can reach the base at nightfall. That is if Shallow can keep up." Alpha said while stretching her body.

" .....hey! You may be fast but that....doesn't mean... Sure im slower than you but you're the exception! You achieved Eris mode ya cheater! And your not supposed to even learn that! You Ma'am are more of an anomaly than i am!"

" pfftt. Just keep up!"( during the said travel[ either by doing what Alpha asked or slowly going there] they'd just end up facing lost Infected wandering about finding their next victim. The nearer they got the fewer they've seen.)

( outcome of getting there at nightfall. Y'all be able ta meet Apple Bloom.)

( by tomorrow probably Fuoco?)

 

 

Fuoco

41 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

Then why bring it up? Sounds like you don't know what you want, or aren't capable of achieving it, otherwise you would have done something by now."

As Fuoco said those words, Madeline Pie was already sneaking behind the fallen leaf.

But Fuoco's question distracted her and stopped mid attempt of punching her and questioned.

"..... wait, what are we talking about again?"

( probably at this point Fuoco would hear the back up coming.)

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

7 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

"....YEAH THAT IS A BIG DEAL, right!" Alpha replied with a hint of confusion and frustration. 

Blu snorted as he gathered his things for traveling, "I guess we'll see."

He was a bit surprised she didn't comment on his statement: 'They didn't save the ponies back in my world, and they didn't save the ponies here.' But he figured she had other things in mind and had likely missed it given her apparent devotion to this new alicorn.

Blu did not object to riding on Shallow if it meant traveling faster, though he made sure to use his coat, which was a bit worse for wear at this point, to not come into direct contact with her in case the infection tried to spread.

 

(Fuoco)

7 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

"..... wait, what are we talking about again?"

Fuoco opened her eyes when she heard others approaching, "You've already forgotten? No wonder you haven't done anything, can't stay focused long enough."

She would stop moving to let the others approach.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

1 hour ago, Illiad Easle said:

He was a bit surprised she didn't comment on his statement: 'They didn't save the ponies back in my world, and they didn't save the ponies here.' But he figured she had other things in mind and had likely missed it given her apparent devotion to this new alicorn.

[ she'd probably missed it and i think Alpha wouldn't pry much or care about that part. Even for Shallow to have somethingto say about it is quite low. But Cozy might have more interest in it.]

( but when i read that line it really gave me  a pause and thought of things .... Which, curious i can be, should put that on hold and not get side tract. Is blu really human to begin with? Is this not his first Isekai then? Hmmmm)

1 hour ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu did not object to riding on Shallow if it meant traveling faster, though he made sure to use his coat, which was a bit worse for wear at this point, to not come into direct contact with her in case the infection tried to spread

Shallow would whimper.

" heyyyyy.... I- I'm not that disgusting am i? I mean im sure the infection only spread through puncture through the skin." Although Shallow does have purple spots on her, it doesnt seem to be bulging or oozing out of her. More like part of her skin changed by pigmentation only.

( btw Alpha and Shallow reverted back to how they were, except thepurple stuff on them spreaded a bit. Or maybe a small part of the mutated a bit, so they can look cool. Like alpha having small airfoils or a more aerodynamic figure than usual. And Shallow is more silky smooth than usual and looks more hydrodynamic and her fins seems to have grown a bit. )

-Fuoco-

1 hour ago, Illiad Easle said:

@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

Blu snorted as he gathered his things for traveling, "I guess we'll see."

He was a bit surprised she didn't comment on his statement: 'They didn't save the ponies back in my world, and they didn't save the ponies here.' But he figured she had other things in mind and had likely missed it given her apparent devotion to this new alicorn.

Blu did not object to riding on Shallow if it meant traveling faster, though he made sure to use his coat, which was a bit worse for wear at this point, to not come into direct contact with her in case the infection tried to spread.

 

(Fuoco)

Fuoco opened her eyes when she heard others approaching, "You've already forgotten? No wonder you haven't done anything, can't stay focused long enough."

She would stop moving to let the others approach.

She'd stare at you blankly as if her curiosity was lost from you.

".... Hey... Something just came up."

For some unknown reason fear began to creep from inside Fuoco.

She then calmly prepares a hoof punch to her stomach, but it was abnormally slow and has barely any wind up.

 it may be slow but she can see incredible weight on that hoof of the insane pony. Even blocking it might break her bones.

" Here comes a giant HOOF!"

from above can be seen griff and Basher ready to dive bomb her and White dashing behind Fuoco readying his sword.

The Mad Pie's eyes widen furiously as she spotted someone from Fuoco's back.

This momentarily halted her movement. Which is enough for Fuoco to either evade or follow up an attack with them.

@Illiad Easle

Edited February 1 by Evil Pink One

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

On 2024-02-01 at 12:44 AM, Evil Pink One said:

Is blu really human to begin with?

(Yes)

On 2024-02-01 at 12:44 AM, Evil Pink One said:

Is this not his first Isekai then?

(No, this is his first time leaving his home world. Last time the ponies came to his world.)

On 2024-02-01 at 12:44 AM, Evil Pink One said:

" heyyyyy.... I- I'm not that disgusting am i? I mean im sure the infection only spread through puncture through the skin." Although Shallow does have purple spots on her, it doesnt seem to be bulging or oozing out of her. More like part of her skin changed by pigmentation only.

Blu rolled his eyes, "I'm not taking any risks. I don't want to imagine what could happen were I infected, or lost control."

He would otherwise be quiet for the journey, studying whatever he could from the Kernel to fill the time and prepare for their destination.

 

(Fuoco)

On 2024-02-01 at 12:44 AM, Evil Pink One said:

but she can see incredible weight on that hoof

No she couldn't, (What would that even look like? Unless the hoof actually got bigger she would have no way to tell it got more dense.) And besides, at slow enough speeds, even super massive weights would not do damage. It would just push her out of the way, or lift her up in this case since a stomach punch would have to come from below.

Fuoco would not dodge the pony's slow attach so much as she would get out of the way of the oncoming creatures to let them take care of it. She knew she was out of her depth when it came to this enemy, and she was confused as to why she had lasted this long by simply not engaging her. Clearly this pony wanted more than a fight out of her, and Fuoco wasn't going to oblige.

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On 2024-02-04 at 6:15 AM, Illiad Easle said:

@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

(Yes)

(No, this is his first time leaving his home world. Last time the ponies came to his world.)

Blu rolled his eyes, "I'm not taking any risks. I don't want to imagine what could happen were I infected, or lost control."

He would otherwise be quiet for the journey, studying whatever he could from the Kernel to fill the time and prepare for their destination.

 

(Fuoco)

No she couldn't, (What would that even look like? Unless the hoof actually got bigger she would have no way to tell it got more dense.) And besides, at slow enough speeds, even super massive weights would not do damage. It would just push her out of the way, or lift her up in this case since a stomach punch would have to come from below.

Fuoco would not dodge the pony's slow attach so much as she would get out of the way of the oncoming creatures to let them take care of it. She knew she was out of her depth when it came to this enemy, and she was confused as to why she had lasted this long by simply not engaging her. Clearly this pony wanted more than a fight out of her, and Fuoco wasn't going to oblige.

( sry busy going to be active again around feb 20)

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On 2024-02-04 at 6:15 AM, Illiad Easle said:

No she couldn't, (What would that even look like? Unless the hoof actually got bigger she would have no way to tell it got more dense.) And besides, at slow enough speeds, even super massive weights would not do damage. It would just push her out of the way, or lift her up in this case since a stomach punch would have to come from below.

( oh yeah .. what i meant about abnormally slow doesn't mean like its as slow as a snail... Like you know that a heavy weight boxers punch is not as fast as a feather weight does? And one can see through movement for example a truck moves slow but that thing has force in it like the disturbance in the air? For example like the killing intent of one punch man? When he tried to seriously punch  this guy and he sensed death as his small fist became visually as big as a mountain and sh!t got real kinda moment. Then he obliterated the mountain from behind...)

Madeline was easily pummeled to the ground by Griff and Basher while Light hurries to the front of Fuoco.

"Lady Fuoco, are you alright?" A momentary distraction from Light, but a moment she only needs. Out from where she fell she charges towards Light, her fist at the ready. Light would instinctively block her hoof with the flat of his blade and noticed a mistake on his side. Her fist was heavy. He can feel his strength is no match to hers. And a moment was all he needed to see her face was distorted with hatred towards him  which sends chills to his very core.

Contact met and Light was sent flying off to the distance. Breaking tree branches and bouncing off of trees, until he lies unconscious on the mud.

Upon seeing this Basher would dice bomb once again towards Madeline, but before Basher could make contact, madeline switched places with griff. Upon seeing this Basher would try to cancel her attack and would end up colliding with griff, giving a momentary confusion on what just happened?

Griff would remember his training with pinkie pie and so too would Basher.

" Fuoco! Watch out she teleports!" Griff shouted.

The two would put their backs on one another and begins to defend each other. While Madeline who switched places with Griff is falling from the air.

She seems amused at the position the two made, but as soon as she lands she began to move to the direction where she punched Light to. And it seems she is after the sword.

 

Blu

As they dash towards north,it would take about nightfall before they could reach they're destination but they're afternoon would be eventful. it seems Alpha has noticed someone who is running towards their destination as well.

" Blu, it appears to be that someone as fast as us is heading the same destination. in about a minute or so we'll be merging to it's path."

Alpha would stare and keep guard where the supposed target is.

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

11 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

" Blu, it appears to be that someone as fast as us is heading the same destination. in about a minute or so we'll be merging to it's path."

Blu nodded, readying his pistol since he couldn't properly brace the rifle while riding on Shallow's back.

 

(Fuoco)

11 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

"Lady Fuoco, are you alright?"

Fuoco simply nodded, and took that opportunity to try and get away. She wasn't going to be of much use in this fight, she'd only get in the way by sticking around, and with most of the convoy's defenders here she'd be of more use defending the convoy rather than trying to deal with what was obviously a distraction for an ambush.

She wouldn't pay the rest of the fight much mind as she ran full tilt towards the convoy, which was hopefully still moving.

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@Illiad Easle

-Blu-

3 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu nodded, readying his pistol since he couldn't properly brace the rifle while riding on Shallow's back.

As they made contact with the unknown both stopped on their tracks and checked each other out.

It was Apple Bloom  the blindfolded earth pony you once met on the school of friendship.

" Are you friend or foe! Speak!" The Blind mare shouted.

 

-Fuoco-

3 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

wouldn't pay the rest of the fight much mind as she ran full tilt towards the convoy, which was hopefully still moving.

She was able to reach her destination and they weren't that far away from the battle. They seems to be moving in a slow pace heading north, probably waiting for your group to return.

If she heads further at the front, she'll meet Gruit Ale leading the way.

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

On 2024-02-20 at 3:14 PM, Evil Pink One said:

" Are you friend or foe! Speak!" The Blind mare shouted.

Blu snorted, "You first, but even if you are who I think you are it's hard to tell if you've been infected. They didn't exactly give me any signs or countersigns when I joined up."

He turned to Alpha, "You'd know her better than I would, is she who I think she is?"

 

(Fuoco)

On 2024-02-20 at 3:14 PM, Evil Pink One said:

If she heads further at the front, she'll meet Gruit Ale leading the way.

She would keep moving to the front, "They're more than capable of catching up, lets keep moving with all due pace. We don't want to be caught in an ambush. I'll admit I don't know where we're going, or how far of a journey we have. How far do we have still to go?"

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

55 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu snorted, "You first, but even if you are who I think you are it's hard to tell if you've been infected. They didn't exactly give me any signs or countersigns when I joined up."

"!?" Apple bloom was taken aback as she did not expect the young heroes voice.

" Blu?"

57 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

He turned to Alpha, "You'd know her better than I would, is she who I think she is?

"It's definitely her." She replied with a hint of joy on her voice, but would try to hide it.

"I mean... Ahm with a mare like her, she'd be the last earth pony to get infected. Or get married." She haughtily added.

"Scootaloo." Apple bloom replied with disappointment.

" Your wings aint the only thing that got big i recken." She replied.

Their banter seems to be a weird way of greeting, one usually see in old good friends. but in this situation, it's confusing if it really was just a friendly banter to each other or they meant what they said to each other. Was it a friendly jest or a challenge? No body knows.

" anyway the communications we had wasn't that much clear to me, and im havin a hard time believen it. I mean, I'd believe it if it was you though, but Sweetie bell? Please..."

Alpha would stay silent on that, but her expression changed to anger.

" stayin silent so i wont be able to know where ya at?" Weirdly enough these supposed two friends doesn't look like good friends at all, as one keeps on egging each other.

Although she'd scoff at what she'd say.

" please... Whatever you'd hear from me, would be too late for you."

It seems nothing's gonna happen if these two keeps on talking and Shark is more confused at the situation as it is, while Cozy glow would stay silent so that Apple Bloom wouldn't know she's there.

 

-Fuoco-

1 hour ago, Illiad Easle said:

@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

Blu snorted, "You first, but even if you are who I think you are it's hard to tell if you've been infected. They didn't exactly give me any signs or countersigns when I joined up."

He turned to Alpha, "You'd know her better than I would, is she who I think she is?"

 

(Fuoco)

She would keep moving to the front, "They're more than capable of catching up, lets keep moving with all due pace. We don't want to be caught in an ambush. I'll admit I don't know where we're going, or how far of a journey we have. How far do we have still to go?"

" with the usual phase? Half a day... Probably sun down where theres a clearing we can camp and another day to reach Crystal Empire." Grout ale replied with worry.

(Possible outcome)

If they follow through. They'd reach the clearing without trouble, although the ones she left behind would not follow.

Gruit Ale would be at the back of the camp waitin band guarding with Kuya and some guards incase something comes up, while the rest would sleep.

" what of our friends we left behind... Did we made the right choice?" Gruite ale mumbled to himself, although Kuya heard him, he pays no mind and continue his guard.

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

On 2024-02-24 at 8:55 PM, Evil Pink One said:

" please... Whatever you'd hear from me, would be too late for you."

It seems nothing's gonna happen if these two keeps on talking and Shark is more confused at the situation as it is, while Cozy glow would stay silent so that Apple Bloom wouldn't know she's there.

Blu scoffed, "No wonder it all fell apart so fast. If you two are supposed to be among the best and you can't put your past behind you to get the mission done."

He turned towards Apple Bloom, "Even if our intel is false, it's better to err on the side of caution than ignore it. Whether she was infected, replaced, or coerced is irrelevant. Her potentially being compromised means we have to be cautious."

He turned towards Alpha, "Let's keep moving, we aren't accomplishing anything standing around here."

 

(Fuoco)

On 2024-02-24 at 8:55 PM, Evil Pink One said:

" what of our friends we left behind... Did we made the right choice?" Gruite ale mumbled to himself, although Kuya heard him, he pays no mind and continue his guard.

Fuoco also kept watch, "If they fell they fell defending the group, and we'll honor them when it is safe to. If they survived then we'll see them again. We can't afford to dwell on the possibilities, we have to focus on the now and what comes next." She looked to Gruite as he seemed to be leading more than Diamond seemed inclined to, "So, we get to this haven, what comes next? Do we know that our destination is secure? Or should we prepare to find it besieged and need an alternate route? Should we send scouts ahead to ensure the route is clear?"

If he seemed non-committal then Fuoco would take charge, "Send scouts ahead, see what lies in wait for us. If we're heading into a trap or towards ruins I'd rather adjust our course sooner. We can't afford the hit to morale of having the group see their hopes were in vain." 

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22 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu scoffed, "No wonder it all fell apart so fast. If you two are supposed to be among the best and you can't put your past behind you to get the mission done."

He turned towards Apple Bloom, "Even if our intel is false, it's better to err on the side of caution than ignore it. Whether she was infected, replaced, or coerced is irrelevant. Her potentially being compromised means we have to be cautious."

He turned towards Alpha, "Let's keep moving, we aren't accomplishing anything standing around here."

"Hehe ya hear that scootaloo?" She scoffed.

" oh im already retired due to me goin blind... Thanks to somepony. So all the blames on you ALPHA, maybe i should take that title back, since even me goin blind might do a better job. You may have grown your wings, but it seems its all just fer show huh."

"And dont think i don't sense you traitor."

It seems that she has already noticed Cozy Glow.

"... You good with her now?" She asked Alpha.

"The world has truly gone mad."

 

Even though Blu has asked to part ways with Apple bloom,  Scootaloo could not help but listen  to her. She wanted to say something back. But would hold it for now as she does not want to part ways with Blu and the others.

Shallow on the other hand would follow your que and try to leave as soon as possible as she hated how the atmosphere between the two become bitter.

And especially Cozy Glow. Her life depends on Blu. Left without him, she would be surely killed by the two.

Weirdly enough, Apple Bloom would follow your group from behind.

" ummm should we speed up?" Shallow asked.

 

-Fuoco-

Gruite ale sighs heavily but Fuoco's words ring true.

" after the haeven, i suppose we head to the Crystal Empire. And as you suggest. We send scouts there first. A body of two should suffice?" Gruit suggested.

Diamond Tiara would interrupt as she stepped forward to your plans.

" So we really have to leave them?" She asked them both.

" i too am troubled from this." Kuya gave his two cents of the matter.

Mean while Misty can be seen from afar trying to reach the group. It seems she'll be late and be left from the topic at hand.

 

 

 

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

"And dont think i don't sense you traitor."

"Hold up." Blu spoke up, "How do you know that? I didn't mention Cozy at any point in my report, on what grounds are you calling her a traitor? Also, now that I think about it, you're acting quite suspicious, not at all like you did when we contacted you. And not at all like I remember you."

He trained his pistol on her, "I think you better get explaining, and fast. No sudden moves."

 

(Fuoco)

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

And as you suggest. We send scouts there first. A body of two should suffice?"

Fuoco nods at that, "That should be enough. if we can spare two who can fly even better since they'll be able to travel faster and see more."

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

Diamond Tiara would interrupt as she stepped forward to your plans.

" So we really have to leave them?" She asked them both.

" i too am troubled from this." Kuya gave his two cents of the matter.

Fuoco's expression was cold in that it lacked feeling, not in a hostile way, as she answered, "If we wait, we risk the enemy that defeated them catching up to us, and if it defeated them we have no chance. If we move then we escape. If they survived they'll be able to catch up, or survive on their own until the rest of the group is safe. I'm not willing to risk the safety of everyone here for them. We get these ponies to safety first, then if they have not returned to us we can search for them once it is safe to do so."

2 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

Mean while Misty can be seen from afar trying to reach the group. It seems she'll be late and be left from the topic at hand.

Given the group wasn't presently moving, Misty would be able to reach them.

(As I am under the impression that they have stopped for the night. Even if they are still traveling, them being at the back means that Misty will catch up to them. She wasn't in the group that Fuoco left behind was she?)

(If she was, then Fuoco would wait for her.)

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

2 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Hold up." Blu spoke up, "How do you know that? I didn't mention Cozy at any point in my report, on what grounds are you calling her a traitor? Also, now that I think about it, you're acting quite suspicious, not at all like you did when we contacted you. And not at all like I remember you."

He trained his pistol on her, "I think you better get explaining, and fast. No sudden moves."

"!?" Alpha was alarmed. She readies her knife and put on a defensive stand.

" Apple bloom is blind and focuses on her other senses to get by. But her senses arent that strong." She sweats as she prepares for a fight, a rare sight to behold.

" i have troubles fighting the real Applebloom before. hopefully this ones a fake." She adds.

"Well then wayward sister, you're gonna have a harder time if you cross me now."

She removes the bandage from her eyes.

A dark void surrounds the edges of her eyes as if it was tampered by magic, as dark mists comes out of it.

" i happen ta meet one of my cuzin who was willing to give me an eye... I guess blood is thicker than water."

" you fool! You know better than to make a deal with an ODT!" Alpha shouted, but would soon be shocked at the mistakes of her words as she look at Blu.

" no, no! I didn't mean it that way!" She adds.

"Hypocrite!" Apple bloom pointed at Alpha's wings.

"You we're able to get your wings in exchange for my eyes and Sweetie bells back! And i was happy for you back then! I was willing to give up those for you! But what did i get back in return!? Betrayal! The both of you suit each other...."

" Blu... Pick a side! Surely you know by now how bad of a pony the lot of them are!"

" Thats not what it's like! Apple bloom!" Alpha exclaimed.

" Words are cheap!" She begins to stomp the ground which caused a bit of a quake and deformed the ground a bit.

It seems she has soften the ground at which point it is easier to manipulate the ground from bellow.

Cozy Glow and Shallow was shocked at the events that perspire and is ready to pounce out of there.

" The ground is not our friend! Avoid the ground as much as possible!"

"Please, let's talk..." she cried.

"You know... I can tell if a person's lying... But now that i have this eye's and the heart ache i have these past years... I couldn't tell no more... I have become numb." She stares down Alpha.

 

-Fuoco-

2 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

As I am under the impression that they have stopped for the night. Even if they are still traveling, them being at the back means that Misty will catch up to them. She wasn't in the group that Fuoco left behind was she?)

(If she was, then Fuoco would wait for her.)

( oh she was unaware at where you guys were so she was late at the conversation. She has no idea whats going on as she was busy probably healing or talking to someone. Hence her far away from where the group is talking and is just about to join you.)( note the group is already resting for the night.)

Gruit would interrupt and add

"Then its settled. All who are able bodied should rest. The weak shall stay awake for the night and the strong should continue for the morning. We will wake you up if trouble is a foot."

Meanwhile Misty was able to reach them.

" any sine of them yet?" She asked.

" Nope!" Kuya replied.

" but WE need to take a rest, sleep for the night. We are needed in the morning."

Kuya was first to leave and rested somewhere in the crowd.

Gruit would request Tiara to rest as well.

" i believe we'll need you in the morning. Same to you too." Gruit specifically pointed this out to Fuoco.

" what's going on?" The confused misty asked.

Tiara would guide Misty. " I'll explain on the way."

" oh... Okay."

Misty had a sad face on her as she followed Tiara.

"You coming Fuoco?"

She invited her.

Choice:

Stay for a bit with Gruit, or join Tiara and Misty?

@Illiad Easle

Edited February 28 by Evil Pink One

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

11 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

" Blu... Pick a side! Surely you know by now how bad of a pony the lot of them are!"

Blu didn't hesitate to fire on Apple Bloom. And at this range she didn't have much chance of dodging. Especially considering that, as an earth pony, her center of mass was far less mobile than Alpha's.

And he had hit Alpha before.

He wouldn't just fire once though, he had a full magazine to drop on what was obviously an imposter. She hadn't even tried to defend herself.

As he was still on Shallow's back he hoped that she had the sense to move if this fake Apple Bloom went on the offensive to give him a chance to reload if somehow she wasn't put down by twelve bullets at close range.

 

(Fuoco)

11 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

Misty had a sad face on her as she followed Tiara.

"You coming Fuoco?"

She invited her.

Fuoco nodded and followed along. It wasn't ideal as she didn't trust anyone present to keep her safe, but she couldn't keep herself safe if she were too tired to play effectively. She'd encourage them to find a place near the center of the group to rest, maximizing the chance that they'd be woken up before an attack reached them.

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@Illiad Easle

-Blu-

Blu Would notice that before he could pull the trigger, Apple bloom began to predictively dodge.

Even though with Apple bloom's skills she could not completely dodge the bullets.

She would roll out dodge into the trees and rocks.

The first bullet took her by surprise and hit her. While the rest would graze her and hit less valuable spots.

Black blood would drip out of her. Not purple.

" di nt expect that you'd side with em hero. I guess yer more blind than me." She said while wiping the blood out of her mouth.

She looks at it.

"I dont recall blood lookin like this... Heh."

Alpha was shocked.

She looks at Blu in confusion. She'd expected that whatever they've gone through he would surely have shot her down.

She'd nod to blu as thanks. 

"Blu... I made the mistake of blindly following the cause and aimed to kill you. I don't want to do the same mistake anymore."

She'd begin to yell towards Apple bloom.

 

( Copy pasted, but some parts are edited.)

Thats not what it's like! Apple bloom! Please listen to me... Sister..." 

" .... Don't.....dont you dare call me that!" She begins to stomp the ground which caused a bit of a quake and deformed the ground a bit.

It seems she has soften the ground at which point it is easier to manipulate the ground from bellow.

Cozy Glow and Shallow was shocked at the events that perspire and is ready to pounce out of there.

" The ground is not our friend! Avoid the ground as much as possible!"

"Please, let's talk..." she cried.

"You know... I can tell if a person's lying... But now that i have this eye's and the heart ache i have these past years... I couldn't tell no more... I have become numb." She stare blankly to the sky.

" over clock "

Her eyes begins to drip black blood and the mist surrounding her eyes intensifies.

(She could see the future for a few seconds ahead, but that doesnt mean she can out run the bullets, as proven the many holes she have on her body.)

She began to raise the ground infront of her and began bucking the ground towards the group, causing shrapnel of rocks and dust to assault them.

Shark would bounce away from it and climb the trees.

"Bro you okay? You, suddenly shooting her took me by surprise!..... Why'd you shoot her though?"

Cozy, was on Shallow's tail holding for her dear life.

"Blu, if you're confident on beating Alpha, well. Thats Apple Bloom! NOT Scootaloo!" 

" Cozy! Leave for now if you aren't going to help."

She then looked at Shallow.

" whats done is done. And Blu.... If its not much to ask... Can we... Save her?"

She readies her blade and charges toward Apple bloom.

Alpha would position herself where Blu can have a clear shot.

But Apple Bloom sees through this tactics and would hide from the dust ,rocks and trees.

" why can't she sonic rainboom her already and be done with it?" Shallow asked in frustration.

" I've seen them fight before... She didn't do that back then... I think its because of the dust."

Apple bloom begins to dance, but with it the earth begins to shake and crumble busts and loose rocks begins to rise.

While on Alpha's side, she dances for her life, and Sings for forgiveness.

 

Fuoco-

They agreed to Fuoco's plan.

Tiara would explain the situation, and would soon reach the center.

Misty would scoot near you and begin to ask.

" Since we've met, i got curious about they way you use magic. One specific creature cought my attention about it. The sirens.

They use their songs for magic to control their victims or absorb them. But i dont want that, but i further studied that some sirens would assist their own kind by absorbing specific energy that causes stress from the body or calming one to put to sleep. Applying that to what i see on how you do your magic. I'd like to try and help everyone here, like what you do."

" I'll try to sing a spell that can calm others and put to a relaxing sleep. Mix it up with my healing magic, and maybe i can do a wide range healing through song. I'd love to help the others to sleep well and heal them all together. You wouldn't mind seeing my performance that is?"

(Adjustable depending on Fuoco's actions.)

She would begin to sing. 

At first her hum has nervousness and she would choke a bit. But in the middle of her performance she'd get it right. Her song is more of a lullaby. More on humming than lyrical.

A sweet lulling voice that can put children to sleep. With the added magic and supposed guidance of Fuoco. She may have or have not pulled of an area of effect healing magic and gave everyone a nice sleep. Of course not affecting the ones who are on guard.

 

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

" di nt expect that you'd side with em hero. I guess yer more blind than me." She said while wiping the blood out of her mouth.

She looks at it.

"I dont recall blood lookin like this... Heh."

"I'm siding with me. You've given me no reason to trust you, and many reasons not to."

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

"Blu... I made the mistake of blindly following the cause and aimed to kill you. I don't want to do the same mistake anymore."

Blu sneered at that, but didn't reply. It was clear that she was not forgiven yet.

 

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

" .... Don't.....dont you dare call me that!"

18 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

"Well then wayward sister, you're gonna have a harder time if you cross me now."

(Apple Bloom called her sister first. Odd that she would suddenly have problems with the term.)

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

Her eyes begins to drip black blood and the mist surrounding her eyes intensifies.

(She could see the future for a few seconds ahead, but that doesnt mean she can out run the bullets, as proven the many holes she have on her body.)

Blu gathered as much as she seemed to dodge before he fired, which was necessary given her slower speed and the speed of the bullets.

Funny thing about the future, it was pretty nebulous, especially when you had to start reacting before the action was taken, and when the actor could respond in kind.

A few shots to spur her momentum in a direction, followed by shots that her momentum would leave her unable to dodge.

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

whats done is done. And Blu.... If its not much to ask... Can we... Save her?"

Blu remained focused on his goal, "You're welcome to try."

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

But Apple Bloom sees through this tactics and would hide from the dust ,rocks and trees.

Blu didn't need to see her clearly to know where she was enough to shoot her. Thanks to Starlight he had bullets to spare and magic to reload faster than his hands would have allowed.

Even if he wasn't hitting her, she had to concentrate to dodge his bullets, meaning she couldn't put her whole focus into Alpha or to him. Each grazing hit would take its toll, slow her down.

 

(Fuoco)

1 hour ago, Evil Pink One said:

" I'll try to sing a spell that can calm others and put to a relaxing sleep. Mix it up with my healing magic, and maybe i can do a wide range healing through song. I'd love to help the others to sleep well and heal them all together. You wouldn't mind seeing my performance that is?"

Fuoco sighed, "We learned from the sirens, when they used their songs to control our alicorns. The throat node, it is usually not developed enough to do more than unite the ponies in song. But the sirens showed us it could be so much more powerful, so much deadlier. Others learned how to help, to heal, but that was not my lot."

She turned to watch Misty, "I may not be able to help you, but I would like to see you try."

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle

5 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Apple Bloom called her sister first. Odd that she would suddenly have problems with the term.)

(She called her wayward sister not because of endearment. More of a mockery of her.

While alpha called her sister as of her love and respect to her.

And the situation at that point differed. Emotions at that point are quite high.

That was then and this is now so to speak. )

The chaotic dance between the two sisters grew chaotic and intense as Blu choreographs it with a hail of bullets.

But one seems to grow tired and slow, hence the black blood scatters from the battlefield.

Apple bloom would release earth shattering hoof strikes to the ground and to Alpha.

Making strings of combos to block the bullets, by making a wall of dirt infront of her and kicking it towards blu or Alpha.

Blu and Shallow are far enough for them to easily dodge the incoming rocks. But they'd soon notice that they're moving farther and farther away. It seems Alpha is luring them away and destroying all the trees that are near her.

 

This also shows that Alpha is always on flight and never touches the ground when doing combat with her. And Shallow is hopping from tree to tree.

At some point, Cozy would help by shooting lasers on incoming projectile and putting up a shield with ease.

" its a long story..." Cozy would reply If ever Blu looks at her curious or shocked.

 Apple bloom though, would not be impressed.

" what in tarnation! Who gave her alicorn powers again!?"

The chaos ensues and rampaging earth pony tires.

Alpha was able to lock Apple bloom into an embrace.

She'd give a deep hug to her and cry,

" I'M SORRY!"

"sorry for what?" An unknown voice answered.

Shocked, she quickly tried to let go but the other would lock her in a hug instead and both met eye to eye. It was not of Apple Blooms.... But it was of a grinning mad pony named Madeline.

" Letting go already? But i want more HUGS!"

she began to slowly squeeze the life out of Alpha.

She could only struggle but the mad pony is hell of a strong mare.her red eyes would shine and would gaze at Blu.

" uuu the boy is dangerous." She would not wait for Blu to make a shot and would just blink out of existance and be replaced by a ragged body of a white stallion wearing a royal guards armor.

Released from her grasp Alpha would drop to the ground and pant heavily and check her injuries.

" what the hell was that..." Alpha groaned in pain.

Shallow had an intense goosebumps at the sight of the teleporting pony which Blu might've felt.

" uhhhhh... Fourth wallers.... The worst of the worst." Shallow spoke.

Cozy has no words for the event. It just reminded her of pinkie pie.

" an evil pinkie? Really?"

Alpha would sulk in defeat and cry of frustration. But wont last that long.

" you guys need some rest or do we continue on north?" Alpha quickly went back to the goal in mind.

 

-fuoco-

And tried she did.

( If so, fuoco would have been rejuvenated and slept well for the night. if not perhaps you would add pointers or what not before sleeping. etc?)

Edited February 29 by Evil Pink One

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

20 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

The chaotic dance between the two sisters grew chaotic and intense as Blu choreographs it with a hail of bullets.

(It occurs to me, given the speed of bullets, Apple Bloom will be seeing herself grievously injured and killed dozens of times over as she uses her future sight to dodge the bullets. That has got to take quite the toll on her mentally.)

20 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

" you guys need some rest or do we continue on north?" Alpha quickly went back to the goal in mind.

Blu looked aghast at what had just happened. He had nearly shot the white pony but managed to stop at the last moment. "The buck was that? She was just gone! there was no buildup, no warning, just here then gone."

He snorted as he reloaded his pistol, "We need to keep moving. Especially since it's clear that we're running out of allies by the minute. Given she was also compromised, it is possible our warning didn't make it to anyone. So time is even more of the essence."

 

(Fuoco)

Fuoco would elect to meditate rather than sleep, giving her body a full rest while her mind remained more on alert. She could go a few days like that, but it would be better if she could find a place she could safely rest before it came to that.

She'd be among the first to start moving after the rest period, ready to continue their journey with all due speed.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

16 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

It occurs to me, given the speed of bullets, Apple Bloom will be seeing herself grievously injured and killed dozens of times over as she uses her future sight to dodge the bullets. That has got to take quite the toll on her mentally.)

( probably at this time she cant fully grasp this ability, she just got those eyes. plus take note that Apple bloom was Alpha originally and can out perform Scootaloo with tactics and experience, since even if scootaloo is faster than apple bloom, she can still out perform her by baiting her and tactfully fighting her. also she is forcing Blu to distance himself from you. giving her more time to react from the bullets. also she uses her surroundings and or making that said surroundings to block the bullets and also harasing you with that said terrain. the first bullet or so already made apple bloom learn it the hard way, and i want her to come of as the smart tactful strong one in the group, hence she was the first Alpha. 

.... BATMAN but cute and pony.) 

16 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu looked aghast at what had just happened. He had nearly shot the white pony but managed to stop at the last moment. "The buck was that? She was just gone! there was no buildup, no warning, just here then gone."

" Fourth wallers I tells ya... " Shallow repeated. 

" An evil pinkie pie. " Cozy added. 

16 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

He snorted as he reloaded his pistol, "We need to keep moving. Especially since it's clear that we're running out of allies by the minute. Given she was also compromised, it is possible our warning didn't make it to anyone. So time is even more of the essence."

 

Alpha's injuries would quickly regenerate thanks to the purple infection, but it noticeably spreads ever so slowly from her body.

Alpha would sigh deeply and not enjoying what's to come.

" This drama is taxing... And surely Beta's gonna unload some heavy stuff on me too." She'd then look at the group and ask.

" Please if you have something to say or unload stuff on me do it now and lets get it over with, I'd rather chug the whole water than slowly savour it. Surely you all have something to say."

" Buck you, you deserve everything that came to you...what? " Shallow replied with no reserve.

"... " Cozy would instead go near Alpha and give her a deep hug.

This would stun Alpha for a bit and drop a tear.

In return, alpha would try to hug her for a bit.

"... QUICK! say something mean to them Blu, so I wouldn't look like a PR! Ick!" Shallow panicked and requested.

 

-Fuoco-

16 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Fuoco would elect to meditate rather than sleep, giving her body a full rest while her mind remained more on alert. She could go a few days like that, but it would be better if she could find a place she could safely rest before it came to that.

She'd be among the first to start moving after the rest period, ready to continue their journey with all due speed.

It seems that she wasn't the only early bird. Fuoco would notice someone seems to be snicking away from the group and into the forest. The one in question is hooded so its hard to tell, but the body was small in nature, probably a mare.

 

@Illiad Easle

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

On 2024-03-01 at 3:13 PM, Evil Pink One said:

and i want her to come of as the smart tactful strong one in the group, hence she was the first Alpha.

(She didn't exactly come off as that when she was with Fuoco, but if that's your vision for her I'll keep that in mind.)

On 2024-03-01 at 3:13 PM, Evil Pink One said:

" Fourth wallers I tells ya... " Shallow repeated. 

" An evil pinkie pie. " Cozy added. 

Blu looked exasperated, "Those words don't mean anything to me." He shook his head, "Forget it."

 

On 2024-03-01 at 3:13 PM, Evil Pink One said:

"... QUICK! say something mean to them Blu, so I wouldn't look like a PR! Ick!" Shallow panicked and requested.

Blu raised an eyebrow at Shallow before looking at Alpha, "I still intend to see you duly punished for your crimes."

That was all either of them were getting to that end.

"Now can we get moving? We're not accomplishing anything standing around here."

 

(Fuoco)

A sharp whistle conjured a small amount of flame in front of the hooded pony, and would likely wake some of the others to take notice. "Hey! Where are you sneaking off to?"

She wouldn't pursue if the hooded figure ran away, and would instead set about waking everyone to prepare to leave immediately believing that their position was about to be given away if it hadn't been already.

If the hooded figure stopped, she would approach to interrogate further.

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3 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

and i want her to come of as the smart tactful strong one in the group, hence she was the first Alpha.

(Nope. More of a facade with fuoco.

I mean she's blind yet she can keep up with the rest is questionable.

Shes usually on the side... Scheming)

3 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Blu looked exasperated, "Those words don't mean anything to me." He shook his head, "Forget it."

" creatures who can freely travel though limbo. or wormholes. not sure if they can make paths or just know how to use it, is up for debate. further investigations we had with them gave a lot of answers as what caused this ODT entering our world... why you probably got here. why this mess happened. "

Alpha answered.

" uuuuu.. yeah. " cozy replied.

"what she said" shallow answered.

3 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

Now can we get moving? We're not accomplishing anything standing around here."

".. that wasn't mean enough Blu, i still look like a pr! ck... "Shallow was abit disappointed to your come back. 

 

"anyway, lets go." Alpha answered.

Cozy would let go at this point, but now has a smile on her face.

" wait! what about that one?" cozy pointed at the lifeless royal guard. 

they continued on heading north toward Beta.

 

meanwhile.

somewhere inside a cave,

"you still alive cuz?" Madeline asked.

" surprisingly yeah. I am." Apple Bloom replied, while bleeding on the corner.

" i only asked an eye cuz, not immortality and future sight! and what's with this black blood!?" she angrily asked.

to be honest, you should be dead right now and a puppet for me to play with. i didn't expect ya to survive and gain powers. huh... must run in the blood i suppose. i guess you ain't adopted cuz! hahaha" madeline laughed crazily.

with Apple Blooms frustration she flung a rock towards her, but would eventually miss. 

"oh cmon!? i saved ya didn i?"

"please.. i know what yer up too from the beginnin... ya aint killin me that easily." Apple Bloom answered.

" yup and I underestimated ya... boss told me to kill ya... i still can. but whats the fun in that? cmon cuz work with me." the both stare down at each other.

 

 

the gates of crystal Empire, still standing and unfazed. as the sun sets

and there, royal guards patrol the area, the group observed 

"hmm... looks good to me." Shallow Observed. 

" you can tell with just that? " Cozy questioned.

" it boggles me how you've eluded me up to this point..."  Alpha, disappointed at herself.

 

 

-Fuoco-

the hooded stranger ran in a panic that it occasionally trip and fall but still continued to run toward the forest.

everyone woke up and was confused at the commotion, some who were awake would also try to investigate what happened.

Fuoco would notice that Gruit would run pass the hooded stranger and towards you.

"what seems to be the commotion! are we under attack? where!?" he asked in a panic. 

kuya would interrupt. "you were supposed to be on guard! wha happened?"

" i know! "

" where's Misty!?" Tiara panicked. 

Edited March 3 by Evil Pink One

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@Evil Pink One

(Blu)

20 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

" wait! what about that one?" cozy pointed at the lifeless royal guard. 

Blu sighed, "If he's dead he's of no use to us. If he's alive, and carrying him won't slow us down, then bring him."

 

20 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

and there, royal guards patrol the area, the group observed 

"hmm... looks good to me." Shallow Observed. 

" you can tell with just that? " Cozy questioned.

" it boggles me how you've eluded me up to this point..."  Alpha, disappointed at herself.

Blu would look for somewhere with a good vantage and some cover to setup his rifle. Hooking up the scope to the Kernel he'd be able to examine the visible portions of the city and the guards closer while also allowing the others to see the images on the screen. "Here, how does it look?"

Blu would keep himself between any of them and the Kernel, not letting any of them get close enough to touch it. "Given you are infected, I don't have high hopes that they'll let you in, nor would I blame them after what happened at the tower. If they see me and Cozy with you they'll probably deny us entry just by association. I'm also not a fan of approaching alone."

He'd look towards Alpha, "Any plans? You did bring us here."

 

(Fuoco)

20 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

"what seems to be the commotion! are we under attack? where!?" he asked in a panic. 

kuya would interrupt. "you were supposed to be on guard! wha happened?"

" i know! "

" where's Misty!?" Tiara panicked. 

Fuoco would snort, a bit of smoke leaving her nostrils, se was willing to give Gruit the benefit of the doubt, maybe the hooded figure was partially invisible? "Our position is compromised. If we don't want to get ambushed we need to get moving. Spread the word, I'll guard the rear until everyone is moving."

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1 hour ago, Illiad Easle said:

He'd look towards Alpha, "Any plans? You did bring us here."

"I can get in no problem legally or not. The problem here is  Shallow."

Alpha answered and looked at Shallow from mane to tail.

" hey don't look at me like that." Shallow blushed.

" even if she wasn't infected her shark tail is a big give away to the enemy.

We dont know how deep Beta's connections are in the Crystal Empire."

"Hey i can slip into that place no problem. Why'd you think you've never cought me?" She gloated.

" i suggest you three find a way in while i wait for you guys inside. Hmph." She jumped into the trees and vanished.

" they don't call me Shadow Shallow for nothing... Sneak sneak sneak.... Ninjaaaahhhh..." she continued to be noisy.

" well... I can speed through no problem. You two?"alpha asked.

".... Well im an alicorn... I think i wont have any problems...i also believe that beta doesn't know about anything about me yet... So maybe Blu and I can use my privilege as an alicorn and to meet Queen Cadence and Shinning Armor?"

Alpha interrupts, " cadence has gone Missing with the rest of the leaders. So most probably Shinning armor is the one in charge."

She then stares down at Cozy.

" be careful on what you have to say about Princess Flurry heart."

Cozy at that point realized on what mess she's in now. Her eyes shortened and focused and cold sweat began to come out.

Both of them stare at each other.

" having cold feet? Good. At least you've changed." Alpha encouraged her....in a way.

"She gulped her dry mouth, " yeah im good... Im ready." She then began to try to psyche herself up.

" is this plan okay with you Blu? You'll remain cloaked and unnamed. Beta already knows about you, while cozy glow was expected to be dead, but now an Alicorn. We'll declare that she has eliminated the enemies. Your comms still good Blu?" ( the ones they used when they fought the demons in ghastly gourge.)

(I forgot to add that alpha carried the Guard.)

" the guard seems to be infected as well... So I'll probably carry him with me for now. But if he's deranged, I'll easily deal with him."

" anyway, we'll find you."

 

Fuoco

The people have moved and she has protected the rear. No rustle or bustle.. no signs of trouble.

But it seems someone went back to meet her.

Diamond Tiara. she seems troubled.

 @Illiad Easle

 

 

 

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(Blu)

For once, Blu didn't have any notes, and simply nodded, "Sounds like a plan. We'll meet you on the inside then."

He would look over at Cozy, "Well, we can play up my young stature, say you rescued me? As for the stuff I'm carrying, we can say they used to belong to my parents, who didn't make it. That should be enough for them to not look too closely, nor question why I wouldn't want to be separated from them."

He would nod, stowing his stuff carefully for the journey and to hide his weapons from plain view. Neither the pistol nor the rifle should be recognizable to anyone who hadn't seen them in action as weapons, but adjusting some of the pieces would further obfuscate the rifle's purpose. "Let's get moving then, I hope it's warmer in there than it is out here."

 

(Fuoco)

Once everyone was moving Fuoco would look for a cart near the back with enough room for her to sit in. She was more effective with magic if she didn't have to move, since it would free up her hooves to play the flute, but if one was not available close enough to the back she would be content to walk.

When Tiara approached Fuoco simply made eye contact and raised an eyebrow, "Need something?"