Happy Hearts and Hooves day 2023 - Your Matches - The Gathering

[Gentle Breeze]

@Astral Soul showing Tree Song the monocle, should she peer through it, it would suddenly read "By the power of aimless hatred melted into amicable union..." The stones belonging to Magloria and Frostbite @Props @Cagey stones would suddenly ignite. "By the presence of innocence of two magical fillies of opposite origins..." and then @Sycofear13 @Silverspark183 's stones would ignite. "With the musical notes of deep mysteries and tea along with creativity..." Sophie's gem would glow from the first sentence, Tree Song's @Silly Druid 's would glow after 'mysteries' and @Astral Soul's gem would glow with 'tea' being read out loud... 'and with Creativity' would have @Reality Check's stone glow. "The union of pure love shall get you through senseless division..."

Everyone would step back as the door would suddenly crack open, dust crumbling to the ground as a bright light would flash and consume them all.

As the immersion of this new realm consumed them, they'd find themselves completely pulled in through the door -- each and every one of them until they'd all find themselves on the other side of the wall. A wall of moss and some green resin underneath occasionally. 

It would be around the time that @Moonlight Wane and Raven @Brony Number 42 were being lead deeper into the forest wary of changlings before a small pile of ponies, Silky included, collapsing upon the poor Batpony as she'd gently rub her forehead in confusion.

It was both dramatic and anti-climactic. The "prize at the other end of the door" was not the meeting of the mane six or anything legendary in the least. If anything, the division between Mossy Wall and Tangled Roots would be no more as the teams would now merge.

Stage 3: Confused horse noises

(From here, everyone, regardless of division can now post and react) 
 

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@Cagey
@Props ValRoa
@Astral Soul
@Silly Druid
@Sophie H.
@Reality Check
@Silverspark184
@Sycofear13
@Stone Cold Steve Jobs
@Totally Lyra
@Brony Number 42
@Tao
@The Wife of Law
@Dark Horse
@Skylight Scintillate
@GeneralDirection
@Dynamo Pad
@AuroraGlimmer
@Sparklefan1234
@TheRockARooster

[Vibrant Grove]

Vibrant soon caught up with Raven, Blue, Roswell and Wind Walker. "There You are... is everypony okay?" He asked. Then he finally realized that there are many more ponies now. Some looked even familar... 

Then he noticed @Princess SilkyStar Silk being among them...

"Silky!!" He shouted and quickly tackle hugged her forgetting suddenly about everything else, feeling deep joy that she's okay. "You're here... I was so worried... Everypony! We've got a company! And this time it's a very friendly one for a change!" A lone tear ran down Vibrant's cheek as he gazed at Star Silk and their numbers went up. Suddenly this gloomy place seemed much less intimidating to Vibrant. 

 

[Raven]

11 minutes ago, Vibrant Grove said:

Vibrant soon caught up with Raven, Blue, Roswell and Wind Walker

"It would appear so. I would like to know what's going on here."

[Sphinx-Ara 3,553]

As they rejoined everyone, Caramel would perk up a little as she would see @Princess Silky and excitedly exclaim "Starry!" she then runs to her and hugs her "I missed you! A-and I was so scared, b-but I got over it t-to help the others" she'd say, before looking over to @Dynamo Pad "A-and you were right, he is afraid of spiders"

[Frostbite]

2 hours ago, Tangled Roots said:

Everyone would step back as the door would suddenly crack open, dust crumbling to the ground as a bright light would flash and consume them all.

As the immersion of this new realm consumed them, they'd find themselves completely pulled in through the door -- each and every one of them until they'd all find themselves on the other side of the wall. A wall of moss and some green resin underneath occasionally. 

It would be around the time that @Moonlight Wane and Raven @Brony Number 42 were being lead deeper into the forest wary of changlings before a small pile of ponies, Silky included, collapsing upon the poor Batpony as she'd gently rub her forehead in confusion.

It was both dramatic and anti-climactic. The "prize at the other end of the door" was not the meeting of the mane six or anything legendary in the least. If anything, the division between Mossy Wall and Tangled Roots would be no more as the teams would now merge.

Stage 3: Confused horse noises

(From here, everyone, regardless of division can now post and react) 

The group landed in a heap, some of them upside-down. @Props ValRoa Magloria's saddlebags spilled open enough for a cookie to fall out and smack into Frostbite's mane. An orange hoof was stepping on his tail and a gray wing was in his face, though, so he didn't notice it, too busy pushing away from the pile and reorienting himself.

They took a moment to adjust to the new location and the group of ponies standing in front of them.

[Roswell]

2 hours ago, Vibrant Grove said:

Vibrant soon caught up with Raven, Blue, Roswell and Wind Walker. "There You are... is everypony okay?" He asked. Then he finally realized that there are many more ponies now. Some looked even familar... 

Then he noticed @Princess SilkyStar Silk being among them...

"Silky!!" He shouted and quickly tackle hugged her forgetting suddenly about everything else, feeling deep joy that she's okay. "You're here... I was so worried... Everypony! We've got a company! And this time it's a very friendly one for a change!" A lone tear ran down Vibrant's cheek as he gazed at Star Silk and their numbers went up. Suddenly this gloomy place seemed much less intimidating to Vibrant. 

 

We meet again, Vibrant.

[Dynamo Pad 11,185]

1 hour ago, Vibrant Grove said:

Vibrant soon caught up with Raven, Blue, Roswell and Wind Walker. "There You are... is everypony okay?" He asked. Then he finally realized that there are many more ponies now. Some looked even familar... 

Then he noticed @Princess SilkyStar Silk being among them...

"Silky!!" He shouted and quickly tackle hugged her forgetting suddenly about everything else, feeling deep joy that she's okay. "You're here... I was so worried... Everypony! We've got a company! And this time it's a very friendly one for a change!" A lone tear ran down Vibrant's cheek as he gazed at Star Silk and their numbers went up. Suddenly this gloomy place seemed much less intimidating to Vibrant. 

56 minutes ago, AuroraGlimmer said:

As they rejoined everyone, Caramel would perk up a little as she would see @Princess Silky and excitedly exclaim "Starry!" she then runs to her and hugs her "I missed you! A-and I was so scared, b-but I got over it t-to help the others" she'd say, before looking over to @Dynamo Pad "A-and you were right, he is afraid of spiders"

 

As the group caught up to the others, Dynamo took a moment to catch his breath. Looking to see Roswell and the others, Dynamo smiled. "Roswell! I'm glad you and the others are okay." He says, breathing a sigh of relief. He soon noticed, however, that there was more than the group of ponies that were with him in this part of the maze. Some of the others looked familiar, while one managed to stand out. That being @Princess Silky Star Silk, which caused Dynamo to gasp and smile brightly. "Silky!" He, along with @Sir Hugsalot Vibrant and @AuroraGlimmer Caramel, rushed over to pull her into a hug. "It's so good to see you again. I missed you and we were really worried about you, bestie. We were all separated and we tried to find you. I guess in the end you managed to find us." He chuckled at the irony, before wincing and giving a sheepish smile from Caramel's words. "I'm still really sorry about that, Caramel. However, we managed to protect each other when things got crazy. She's really good at games from us working together."

 

[Thunder Gust]

@Stone Cold Steve Jobs @Princess Silky @Sir Hugsalot

Gust pulled himself out of the pony pile, glad that he seemed to have landed on something soft. After getting his bearings, he noticed all the newcomers around them. He didn't recognize them all, but he remembered seeing some of them at the party before Chrysalis appeared. He did recognize Vibrant, who he and Ana had been talking to when things got interesting. Let's see, they had been looking at. . . uh oh. Gust paled a little as he turned back to the door they had all just come through. He pulled on the two stones he had placed into the door and was glad to see them slide out easily. There was no force sealing them in place. That didn't make him feel much better as he walked up to Vibrant and held out the stones to him. "I, uhh. . . I think I broke your lantern."

[Tao 7,452]

4 hours ago, Raven said:

"It would appear so. I would like to know what's going on here."

(my nets have been in and out due to the ice/snow storm and we had and get one more coming: fun times -_-)

Blue found himself blinking,  seeing hearing the sound of confused voices along the herd he had just found himself with.  Turning, the new faces looked as surprised as they where now their numbers growing.  Long lost friends find the other and rejoice in finding their friend after a time apart.  

Taking a moment he let his left ear drop, feeling like he let down Raven by being there or trying his best.    "Raven, do you know any spells that might mimic our auras or energy in case Bug Queen might be tracking us or even spying on us? Something that might throw off our scent in the way?  Given how there is more of us,  we are kinda shouting " HERE WE ARE!" "  Blue asked, his thoughts back on his uncle's talks.

Taking a glance at the new ponies his mind started to think a bit....

[Raven]

@Tao 

1 hour ago, Tao said:

Raven, do you know any spells that might mimic our auras

Raven thought for a moment. "I can try, but with so many of us, it probably won't work completely." He horn glowed and she murmured some spell. A dark orb enveloped the group. It was translucent, not opaque, making the area look like it was cast in twilight.

[Silverspark]

2 minutes ago, Raven said:

@Tao 

Raven thought for a moment. "I can try, but with so many of us, it probably won't work completely." He horn glowed and she murmured some spell. A dark orb enveloped the group. It was translucent, not opaque, making the area look like it was cast in twilight.

Silverspark:was seeing all these ponies being small like she is she can easily get trampled she try avoiding other pony legs and there is clear area to flying teleportation take a lot of concentration when there is many distractions she would jump on backs of ponies just so she can get through "exuse me pardon me "she said politely and was hopping from back to back  through a river of backs suddenly on a back of a white unicorn in a blue cloak @Brony Number 42 Raven she haven't met she landed softy so she doesn't  ruin her magic using but stopped to watch her work she like watching older ponies like unicorns using magic and pegasus flying and punching clouds and bringing weather like rain snow and sun shine and see eart ponies grow the food seeing there is a lot of ponies here all wanting to be out of this place but hearing about the changlings still out there from another pony Name Blue @Taoshe don't  mean to list in the conversation yet she spoke "what if we could set up some traps in case there is a huge of them coming I thing I have some material left to make them in my saddlebag"she said

[Ice Princess Silky <3 13,156]

Take a bow, my little ponies!
For you were the star in this event! Thank you so much for participating and flowing with me -- it means the absolute world that you would. Especially when it was my very first and I was so uncertain of it all. 
@Sir Hugsalotthank you for being a volunteer, doing your best to help coordinate this <3



You may have wondered why Chrysalis had made a sudden appearance and the answer is:
She was merely a cameo of the foreshadowing that appeared as her on the banner of the forums a month ago --
in HONOR OF THE WORLD CUP!! WOOHOO!!

So go choose your team and join in on the fun, lovelies!!!! 

F.A.Q
About this specific thread:

Now what? 

Feel free to keep Roleplaying for your character development, meeting new friends or the continuation of the storyline in your spare time. 

Why was Chrysalis making an appearance?

I have no idea. She may or may not make an appearance in the world cup. c:

Why were there two fillies in this event?

Haha, I loved this reaction! The reason was because a person who applied had a filly OC, so we activated the Friendship edition of this shipping event and threw in another filly friend so that there would be a fitting friendship dynamic.

But why was Chrysalis in this event?! D:

I have no idea, just go with it, ok? 

 
*gigglefits*
Thank you again, lovelies. 

[Skylight Scintillate]

On 2/26/2023 at 6:52 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

As the couple made their way back into the maze, Dynamo looked around as he tried to gather their bearings. "Hey, Caramel." He says, grabbing her attention as he pointed at the hoof trails. "It looks like if we follow the trail, then we'll run into them. By the look of how many hoof trails there are, then that might be the group." He would say, using a light spell to illuminate their surroundings as they continued to follow the path. In no time, they managed to locate and catch up to the group. "Hey, guys! Wait for us!" He called out towards @Sir Hugsalot Vibrant and the others. "Sorry about that. Caramel wanted to make sure one of the changelings was tied up and I wanted to make sure to provide cover." Looking over towards @Skylight Scintillate, Dynamo nodded as he listened to his friend's remark. "It's actually from when I was playing video games. Some of the games Final Fantasy, Pokemon and other such games that have their own unique magic. After studying magic at Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, I remember we learned about elemental magic. I wondered if recreating video games with elemental magic would work or be the same thing. However, I managed to create my own style of magic called video game magic. There was that one time that you saw that spell, but it wasn't like it was now. During the time you, Twinkle and Sealight helped me to defeat Cosmic, I summoned up that magic as he wanted to cause more trouble. Thankfully, they left, but it was wanting to defend you guys that I managed to find that magic from within." He would say as he recalled the old memory

Skylight seemed to recall that memory too. "Oh yeah, I remember that!" she remarked. "Between you and me, I think that we could be a really powerful magical duo." 

On 2/27/2023 at 2:53 PM, Vibrant Grove said:

@GeneralDirection @Skylight Scintillate @ChrysalisM @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer@Brony Number 42 @TheRockARooster @Sparklefan1234 @Tao @Moonlight Wane

Vibrant saw that ponies started gathering up. With changelings defeated there was no reason for them to stay. "Follow me!" said Vibrant as he started trotting down the same route that was previously taken by Raven, Roswell, Wind Walker and Blue. He hoped to catch up with them before any trouble would do so first. 

There was no time to look back, Vibrant was hoping that nopony decided to stay behind. Soon Vibrant felt like he saw silhouettes of ponies he was looking for in the distance. Curiously enough there seemed to be 5th pony. Who might that be? 

 

Skylight glanced around, a bit nervous about going back into the maze, but she didn't exactly want to stick around to be attacked by changelings either. Although she didn't think Vibrant knew the way out, she didn't have any better ideas, so she followed Vibrant.

On 2/27/2023 at 7:23 PM, Nebel said:

@Skylight Scintillate@Dynamo Pad@AuroraGlimmer@Sir Hugsalot@ChrysalisM

With all the changelings dealt with, it was time to move on from here and unite with the rest of the group. Nebel followed along quietly, taking the opportunity to analyze the recent events he had just witnessed. Skylight had proved herself to be a capable fighter, even if her methods were a tad unorthodox, she got the job done. More importantly, her, along with the others, all came to the aid of their friends when it was needed, and that was what mattered most to him. Dynamo had proven to be a valuable ally, showcasing his magical prowess in the fight. Caramel had shown them that she had some offensive spells in her repertoire, something that he hadn’t expected but he was glad to have learned. They also gained Ix, the newest member of the group. Only time would tell what other special things they were capable of. All these thoughts would permeate through his mind as he followed along to wherever they were headed next.

"Hey Nebel," Skylight asked seemingly out of the blue, "Do you have any powers or abilities?"

On 2/28/2023 at 3:45 PM, Tangled Roots said:

@Astral Soul showing Tree Song the monocle, should she peer through it, it would suddenly read "By the power of aimless hatred melted into amicable union..." The stones belonging to Magloria and Frostbite @Props @Cagey stones would suddenly ignite. "By the presence of innocence of two magical fillies of opposite origins..." and then @Sycofear13 @Silverspark183 's stones would ignite. "With the musical notes of deep mysteries and tea along with creativity..." Sophie's gem would glow from the first sentence, Tree Song's @Silly Druid 's would glow after 'mysteries' and @Astral Soul's gem would glow with 'tea' being read out loud... 'and with Creativity' would have @Reality Check's stone glow. "The union of pure love shall get you through senseless division..."

Everyone would step back as the door would suddenly crack open, dust crumbling to the ground as a bright light would flash and consume them all.

As the immersion of this new realm consumed them, they'd find themselves completely pulled in through the door -- each and every one of them until they'd all find themselves on the other side of the wall. A wall of moss and some green resin underneath occasionally. 

It would be around the time that @Moonlight Wane and Raven @Brony Number 42 were being lead deeper into the forest wary of changlings before a small pile of ponies, Silky included, collapsing upon the poor Batpony as she'd gently rub her forehead in confusion.

It was both dramatic and anti-climactic. The "prize at the other end of the door" was not the meeting of the mane six or anything legendary in the least. If anything, the division between Mossy Wall and Tangled Roots would be no more as the teams would now merge.

Stage 3: Confused horse noises

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@Stone Cold Steve Jobs
@Totally Lyra
@Brony Number 42
@Tao
@The Wife of Law
@Dark Horse
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"What," was all that Skylight was able to say when the groups suddenly reunited. She stared at the other group in shock. "So we come back together just like that? What happened to you all?" she asked.

[Nebel]

@Skylight Scintillate

“Huh?” Nebel looks up, his thoughts interrupted by Skylight’s question. “Oh, um, well, not really.” He replied quietly. “I don’t really know what it is that I’m supposed to be able to do. My magic is kind of a disaster, so I don’t use it if I can help it." He admits with a bit of sadness in his voice. "That’s why I learned martial arts instead, as you might’ve noticed back there.”