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

[Sphinx-Ara 3,569]

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

Caramel would smile over at Dynamo as he had succeeded, and she nods "yes, and I think..one more turn and wr can be.." She then  turns her head to see that the parasprite had revealed itself, "I.. was hoping it wasn't true, I was hoping I hadn't let my new friends down and led them into a trap" she'd say, before doing the pattern  "listen, I'm not mad at you, upset yes, but not mad..you were following orders, and I know..I know that not all changeling are bad, because I've met two very nice ones and a grumpy but good one and..." She was about to finish the pattern when Chrysalis appeared, making her shrink back and hiss.

After Chrysalis did her monologue thing and then disappeared, she'd shudder and then return to the 'game', "I got this.." She then succeeds in the pattern, and she cheers, but then sighs  "to finish what I was saying, I know not all Chamgelings are bad because.." She sighs and turns to her true form, which was quite different from the type that Chrysalis was, as she herself was a spider Changeling, a jumping spider to be precise "because, I am one myself"

Ooc: this is what she looks like

Spoiler

 

[Sparklefan1234 169,809]

4 hours ago, Chrysalis said:

"Your little antics are enraging me! You THINK that because you've won over one our WEAKEST links...." She'd narrow her eyes to make it personal with Cimex, "That that somehow gives you some kind of power?! You're all below me in power and your pursuit of silly freedom will be all for naught." She'd cackle maniacally. "I have hundreds -- millions of allies below me to ensure you remain in your doom -- FOREVEERRRR!"

 

I assume your mother was a cheese grater because that speech was totally cheesy!  *Wind Walker sticks out her tongue defiantly* *Bleh* 

@Brony Number 42@Tao@The Wife of Law@Dark Horse @GeneralDirection @Dynamo Pad@Aurora Glimmer@TheRockARooster

 

[Roswell]

4 hours ago, Chrysalis said:

Stage 2: Mossy Wall Divide

As the ponies would gather -- the silence of their confusion would be shattered with a growl that immersed from the skies.
The presence of someone's eyes confirmed as the voice would finally speak with a pretentiously booming authority!

"Your little antics are enraging me! You THINK that because you've won over one our WEAKEST links...." She'd narrow her eyes to make it personal with Cimex, "That that somehow gives you some kind of power?! You're all below me in power and your pursuit of silly freedom will be all for naught." She'd cackle maniacally. "I have hundreds -- millions of allies below me to ensure you remain in your doom -- FOREVEERRRR!"

She'd then stop for a moment to notice Caramel and then wince with a snarl before retreating back into the dark cloud from whence she had emerged.
The black cloud would dissipate. The air would only slightly improve and then it was as if no one was even there....

For Mossy Wall Divide Group: 
@Brony Number 42 - Raven @Tao -Nocturn Blue @The Wife of Law - Wolf Tracks @Dark Horse - Saffron @Skylight Scintillate - Skylight @GeneralDirection - Nebel @Dynamo Pad - Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer - Caramel @Sparklefan1234 - Windy @TheRockARooster - Rosewell

CHRYSALIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You’re not gonna get away with this, not if we have anything to say about it.

 

@Brony Number 42@Tao@The Wife of Law@Dark Horse @GeneralDirection @Dynamo Pad@Aurora Glimmer@Skylight Scintillate

Edited February 21, 2023 by TheRockARooster

[Silverspark184 1,347]

(Okay who freed the old queen of love eating parasites from stone )

[Tree Song]

On 2/20/2023 at 1:06 AM, Star Silk said:

"Teas and potions, of course!" her eyes would light up as she'd flutter up towards the tree's vibrant foliage adorned with crowns of beautiful flower. She'd lightly pat one with her hoof, requesting permission of the tree before it would plop willingly into her basket. She had a deep reverence for nature and its own pulsing form of life and it was visible with how delicately she requested even a single flower.

Upon gathering a bundle of them, she'd spot @Totally Lyraand @Stone Cold Steve Jobsin the distance approaching. "Hey!" She'd call invitingly "I'm so glad you ponies are okay! Please come join us. For some healing potions, food and some tea." She would begin brewing up some materials from plants around the healed tree later on for the potions. For now, she would sit with @Astral Souland combine her potion mixtures with his tea. Bringing in some of the flowers into a vase to place at the center of the rustic table. Sure, the place didn't look very elegant, but she still wanted her guests to feel welcomed. They were here because of her, afterall.... "Everyone, please take a moment to retreat and recover. You did very well in keeping yourselves in tact." She'd then smile at the little filly @Silverspark184 and @Sycofear13 "And it looks like somepony learned a valuable lesson in sharing, thanks to @Sophie H. from what I've heard." She smiled, her eyes narrowing fondly.

On 2/20/2023 at 9:12 PM, Astral Soul said:

@Silly Druid

Astral Soul pondered for a moment. Then he took his saddle bag put it on his back and said : yes,of course

I dont let me friends go alone

Happy to have Astral by her side, Tree Song approached the tree and heard it whispering to her. She listened for a long moment, then addressed the group:

"Listen everypony! The tree has more things to say to us. There will be two more gems, I'm not sure who they are meant for though..." She searched the area where the gems were found last time, and indeed there were two more: one deep grayish blue, and one glistening pinkish yellow. "Look! Here they are." She showed them to the rest of the group.

"There is one more thing for me and @Astral Soul..." She took two flowers from @Princess Silky, and gave one to Astral. "Whisper a wish into it," she told him, and whispered her own wish so no one could hear it:

(OOC: You can look into the spoiler and see the wish, if you dare.)

Spoiler

I wish Astral would find The Orb.

"After that, we should exchange the flowers and make them into the tea," Tree Song explained.

[Frostbite]

On 2023-02-19 at 7:17 PM, Magloria said:

@Cagey

Magloria contained herself and immediately straightened herself up as if nothing happened. She tucked the gems into her bag as she walked forward, not giving the other ponies another glance as she walked with him - away. 

They walked as far as they could before reaching the far wall. It seemed like everything was entirely enclosed. Frostbite squinted at the wall of roots; he couldn't see or hear anything beyond from the rest of the ponies who had been at the gathering. If force wasn't going to work, and general magic had no noticeable effect, there had to be some other way out. Being confined made him restless, and all he wanted to do was fight the changeling queen who'd put him here.

She'd said something earlier -- right before siccing her followers on them. He couldn't remember. It'd had something to do with the ponies arguing.

He figured it didn't matter, instead prodding the ground. Digging their way out probably wouldn't work, and even if it would, he wasn't about to do something so degrading. Maybe there was a specific spell that could work?

[Mossy wall]

 

 

9 hours ago, AuroraGlimmer said:

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

Caramel would smile over at Dynamo as he had succeeded, and she nods "yes, and I think..one more turn and wr can be.." She then  turns her head to see that the parasprite had revealed itself, "I.. was hoping it wasn't true, I was hoping I hadn't let my new friends down and led them into a trap" she'd say, before doing the pattern  "listen, I'm not mad at you, upset yes, but not mad..you were following orders, and I know..I know that not all changeling are bad, because I've met two very nice ones and a grumpy but good one and..." She was about to finish the pattern when Chrysalis appeared, making her shrink back and hiss.

After Chrysalis did her monologue thing and then disappeared, she'd shudder and then return to the 'game', "I got this.." She then succeeds in the pattern, and she cheers, but then sighs  "to finish what I was saying, I know not all Chamgelings are bad because.." She sighs and turns to her true form, which was quite different from the type that Chrysalis was, as she herself was a spider Changeling, a jumping spider to be precise "because, I am one myself"

Ooc: this is what she looks like

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@Dynamo Pad @Aurora Glimmer

As both Dynamo Pad and Caramel manage to succesfully repeat proper patterns both walls suddenly lit up. Whatever magic was holding two ponies in place seems to have dispersed, allowing them to have freedom of movement again. Below the mushrooms, on both ends something begun to glow, inviting both ponies to reach for it. Whatever emitted the glow seemed to almost sing...

 

 

[Vibrant Grove]

@Aurora Glimmer @Dynamo Pad @Skylight Scintillate @GeneralDirection @ChrysalisM

Vibrant would find himself even more shocked upon Caramel's change. He never saw a creature like this. A changeling... spider? He found himself confused as to how to react. 

"Ca...caramel...? You're a changeling too? But..." he found himself stuttering and turned to Dyny. "Dynamo, did You know? Don't get me wrong, I know we are all allies here, I am just... in shock.". 

He heard distant trotting sounds, but wasn't sure about the source, that kept him on his guard. If Chrysalis already sent one changeling after them, then certainly there have to be more. He hopes that others, especially @Princess SilkyStar Silk are okay. 

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,978]

Spiders were called to eat caramel  

[Dynamo Pad 11,263]

1 hour ago, Mossy wall said:

As both Dynamo Pad and Caramel manage to succesfully repeat proper patterns both walls suddenly lit up. Whatever magic was holding two ponies in place seems to have dispersed, allowing them to have freedom of movement again. Below the mushrooms, on both ends something begun to glow, inviting both ponies to reach for it. Whatever emitted the glow seemed to almost sing...

As Dynamo and Caramel traded button prompts, the couple successfully managed to clear the patterns. Effectively making the wall light up, while the effects of their body's being frozen in place had dissipated. Blinking in surprise at regaining control of his body, Dynamo's smile slowly grew into a grin as he jumped for joy. "Woohoo! Alright! We did it!" He cheered, before taking notice of something peculiar on the ground. Squinting his eyes as he thought he was seeing things, he leaned down to see something glowing underneath the mushrooms. He couldn't explain why, but it was as if the glow was inviting him to take what looked like a gem. Reaching out with his hoof, he pulled the gem out, before standing up and taking a look at what was in his hoof. "Uh...hey guys? I just found this gem, but do you have any idea on what this is or what this means?" He wondered, turning the gem around a few times to make heads or tails of it. The only thing that he knew was that the gem shared the same color as his fur.

On 2023-02-20 at 1:27 PM, Nebel said:

@Dynamo Pad@Sir Hugsalot

A smile slowly forms on Nebel’s face as he hears where Dynamo lives. “Oh, I live in Ponyville, too. That works out quite conveniently. I’m glad that you’re open to playing, having more ponies in the session always makes it more fun. I can introduce you to the rest of my friends some time and you can see how you like it. If not, we can always do our own thing sometime. I agree that being able to support your teammates is a great feeling indeed.”    

“Understood.” Nebel gave a brief but sincere nod in response to Vibrant. Nebel could sense his nervousness and make a note to himself to keep a close eye on him. In addition, he took turns between watching Dynamo and Caramel solve the button puzzle, watching the parasprite fly back and forth above them, and keeping an eye out for any movement outside of the room. He had confidence that the two could figure out the game that would hopefully get them out of here, or at the very least allow them to move closer to freedom.

23 hours ago, Skylight Scintillate said:

"Well a board game I like playing is Takenoko, but that's the only one I can remember off of the top of my head. And I like playing Ogres and Oubliettes too. I like to plays a wizard type character usually, but with a twist. You know how I love to use baked goods as a weapon, so my characters usually have that ability too," Skylight said, glad to be bonding with her old friend again, while also getting to know Nebel a bit more. 

"As for that parasprite, I don't trust it. I trust Caramel though. And this room is really strange," Skylight said as she glanced around, trying to analyze it's magic. "Something seems off about how everything seems to relate to Dynamo and Caramel..."

"Oh cool! I live in Canterlot, but visit Ponyville frequently. We should definitely meet up more often and maybe play Ogres and Obuliettes," Skylight chimed in.

 

Looking back towards @GeneralDirection Nebel, Dynamo grinned upon learning the unicorn's hometown. "Now that's really convenient and you can say that again. I might need a refresher course on the game, but I'm always up to playing with a team. It's like the old saying goes with strength in numbers." He would say, nodding at the mention of being introduced to the others. "Awesome and I look forward to it. Thank you for the invite, Nebel." He says with a smile, before recalling a few memories with @Skylight Scintillate. "Oh, I remember we did do a session of Ogres and Oubliettes together. I remember the one time you defeated an enemy with a move that made it rain with baguettes." He chuckled, before sighing softly. "That was truly nostalgic. Oh, I miss the old days, but I remember how resourceful you were when playing that game. I think I remember you and I played Takenoko together with Twinkle and Sealight, but it's definitely been a while. I'm really sorry if I forgot the rules, Sky."

When the mention of the parasprite came up, Dynamo had to agree. "I'm glad you trust Caramel as I trust her, as well. I'm not sure what to make of the parasprite, but it did try to help us. Granted, we got ourselves into that earlier situation with being stuck in place to play a game. I want to say they meant well, but I'm not entirely sure, to be honest." He would say, giving his two cents, before smiling. "I'm glad you still live in Canterlot. It'd be pretty cool to visit every now and then. If Nebel is having a session of Ogres and Oubliettes, then I know I'm definitely inviting you. If @AuroraGlimmerCaramel is interested in that, then I hope to invite her, as well.

14 hours ago, ChrysalisM said:

After a white flash a changeling stood before those gathered where the parasprite stood.  It was missing a wing, and had a single starch white eye. It looks around a bit sheepishly and takes a few moments before speaking. "I know you all probably are mad right now, but hear me out. Please." The changeling than seems to regain an element of composure. "First of all, my name is Cimex, but feel free to call me Ix. I haven't been in the reach of Equestria for a while, rather worlds apart, and the last contact I had was during the wedding. I need not say which. Needless to say, I didn't exactly think that high of ponies. Still, since I came back, with a much broader view than I had before, I found the state of affairs was much different than I previously had experienced. I took this job out of loyalty to my queen (as much of an old hag as she is), but I really couldn't lead you to your dooms. I'm Chaotic Good for Myhriss's sake!"

 

Ix than kneels before you. "I'll take whatever consequence you feel is necessary in light of my actions, and surrender myself to your mercy."

Closing his eyes from a momentary white flash, the gaming unicorn slowly opened his eyes to see the parasprite had changed. Gone with the small pink ball and wings. In it's place was a changeling. However, this changeling was missing a wing and had a starch white eye. Dynamo's eyes widened in surprise as his jaw dropped slightly. He didn't expect the parasprite to be a changeling, but from the way Ix kneeled, it looked to be friendly. "I mean, we were basically tricked, but I don't want to say mad. Confused and concern would be more appropriate as I can imagine this is on everyone's mind. Why did you help us? Was this room meant to be a test or trial for us to overcome, or was this a sort of trap set up by Chrysalis?" He asks, wonder what Ix's intentions were. By the way the changeling kneeled, he wanted to understand this changeling. From what Caramel had told him of Ocellus and the other changelings, he knew that everyone deserves a chance.

12 hours ago, Chrysalis said:

Stage 2: Mossy Wall Divide

As the ponies would gather -- the silence of their confusion would be shattered with a growl that immersed from the skies.
The presence of someone's eyes confirmed as the voice would finally speak with a pretentiously booming authority!

"Your little antics are enraging me! You THINK that because you've won over one our WEAKEST links...." She'd narrow her eyes to make it personal with Cimex, "That that somehow gives you some kind of power?! You're all below me in power and your pursuit of silly freedom will be all for naught." She'd cackle maniacally. "I have hundreds -- millions of allies below me to ensure you remain in your doom -- FOREVEERRRR!"

She'd then stop for a moment to notice Caramel and then wince with a snarl before retreating back into the dark cloud from whence she had emerged.
The black cloud would dissipate. The air would only slightly improve and then it was as if no one was even there....

12 hours ago, AuroraGlimmer said:

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

Caramel would smile over at Dynamo as he had succeeded, and she nods "yes, and I think..one more turn and wr can be.." She then  turns her head to see that the parasprite had revealed itself, "I.. was hoping it wasn't true, I was hoping I hadn't let my new friends down and led them into a trap" she'd say, before doing the pattern  "listen, I'm not mad at you, upset yes, but not mad..you were following orders, and I know..I know that not all changeling are bad, because I've met two very nice ones and a grumpy but good one and..." She was about to finish the pattern when Chrysalis appeared, making her shrink back and hiss.

After Chrysalis did her monologue thing and then disappeared, she'd shudder and then return to the 'game', "I got this.." She then succeeds in the pattern, and she cheers, but then sighs  "to finish what I was saying, I know not all Chamgelings are bad because.." She sighs and turns to her true form, which was quite different from the type that Chrysalis was, as she herself was a spider Changeling, a jumping spider to be precise "because, I am one myself"

1 hour ago, Vibrant Grove said:

@Aurora Glimmer @Dynamo Pad @Skylight Scintillate @GeneralDirection @ChrysalisM

Vibrant would find himself even more shocked upon Caramel's change. He never saw a creature like this. A changeling... spider? He found himself confused as to how to react. 

"Ca...caramel...? You're a changeling too? But..." he found himself stuttering and turned to Dyny. "Dynamo, did You know? Don't get me wrong, I know we are all allies here, I am just... in shock.". 

He heard distant trotting sounds, but wasn't sure about the source, that kept him on his guard. If Chrysalis already sent one changeling after them, then certainly there have to be more. He hopes that others, especially @Princess SilkyStar Silk are okay. 

 

 

Once the group gathered up, the gaming unicorn's ears fell as he heard the sound of a growl. Looking up, he narrowed his eyes slightly as Chrysalis had made her appearance known. "How could you say such a thing? You call Ix a weak link when maybe they wanted to try and do the right thing. With what I've learned, maybe the weak link is the opposite way of thinking." He wanted to say that maybe Chrysalis was the weak link, but he knew he'd probably end up in trouble. He had to hold his tongue as seeing her toss Ix aside had bothered him. Even if they failed, it still wasn't right. A friend wouldn't do that to another friend, but it looked like Chrysalis was different. Just as soon as she had appeared, she vanished into a dark cloud without a trace. Letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding, he looked over to the others to see how they were holding up. That was until he saw the chocolate pony turn into her true form, a spider changeling. Seeing the new creature in front of him, Dynamo's eyes shrank as he started to back away slowly. "S-S-S-S..." He tried to utter out, but found himself unable to find his words. Looking around, he met @Sir Hugsalot Vibrant's gaze, while his look of fear and shock were still present. "N-No. Honest and I promise I didn't know about Caramel turning into form." He would say, his back slowly leaning up against the mossy wall, before his legs gave out on him. Sitting down, he pulled his hind legs close to him. Lips quivering as he felt his spine tingling. "I-I'm really sorry, Caramel. I-I'm really sorry everyone. I-It's not that I'm against Caramel or anything along those lines. I-It's j-just..." He closed his eyes as he felt worried about bringing this up. "...I'm honestly afraid of s-spiders. I'm not afraid of Caramel as a changeling as I know that she's not like Chrysalis or any other bad changeling. I-I'm just afraid because of my fear." He would say, feeling ashamed as he felt he heart his crush's/date's feelings.

[Raven]

@Tao @TheRockARooster @Dynamo Pad @Aurora Glimmer

"Something here wants me back. They want to use me for some nefarious purpose. Maybe we have to deeper in. But I can't do this alone. What else has been going on?" She looks around.

[Nebel]

@ChrysalisM@Sir Hugsalot@Dynamo Pad@AuroraGlimmer

Nebel watches in silence as one thing after another is revealed before him. The parasprite is a changeling, which was something they has all started to suspect anyway. Caramel is also a changeling, and Nebel is only slightly surprised by this. Chrysalis makes another appearance, simply to taunt them, before disappearing once again. While most of the group is focused on Caramel, Nebel decides to take the opportunity to approach Cimex, who looks to be feeling rather nervous about the recent events.

“Don’t worry, Ix.” Nebel addresses the changeling calmly. “Nopony here is mad at you. You did the right thing when you easily could’ve turned against us. If you wish to continue helping us, then please stay with the group, as we have no idea what we may be up against next, and we can use all the assistance we can get.” He smiles before turning his attention back to the others.

Nebel also senses the presence of others but isn’t sure who. Dynamo and Caramel seem to have successfully solved the puzzle, and now something has started glowing underneath the mushrooms. As Dynamo pulls it up, they can all see that it’s a gem, but he can’t infer much else from it. Nebel continues his silent watch, seemingly unphased by all the chaos going on around him.

[ChrysalisM 290]

21 hours ago, Vibrant Grove said:

"A changeling!" Vibrant would shout in surprise and outrage. "What do You want? What do You all want from us, invading Princess Cadance's wedding wasn't enough for You?!". His pose was defensive, expecting an attack any moment. He faltered though seeing that the changelling is kneeling before them. "You better explain Yourself and do it fast, changeling". 

Ix sighs. This one will be impossible to talk to, but still... "Think of it this way. I currently am not harming you. I have no intention of harming you later. At worst, you have a cooperative prisoner. At best, and I assure you it's at best, you have a friend who can help." They offer a hoof out with a small smile.

9 hours ago, Vibrant Grove said:

@Aurora Glimmer @Dynamo Pad @Skylight Scintillate @GeneralDirection @ChrysalisM

Vibrant would find himself even more shocked upon Caramel's change. He never saw a creature like this. A changeling... spider? He found himself confused as to how to react. 

"Ca...caramel...? You're a changeling too? But..." he found himself stuttering and turned to Dyny. "Dynamo, did You know? Don't get me wrong, I know we are all allies here, I am just... in shock.". 

He heard distant trotting sounds, but wasn't sure about the source, that kept him on his guard. If Chrysalis already sent one changeling after them, then certainly there have to be more. He hopes that others, especially @Princess SilkyStar Silk are okay. 

Ix looks a bit surprised. "Wow... I've never seen an arachnid changeling before! Where do you hail from?"

 

7 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Closing his eyes from a momentary white flash, the gaming unicorn slowly opened his eyes to see the parasprite had changed. Gone with the small pink ball and wings. In it's place was a changeling. However, this changeling was missing a wing and had a starch white eye. Dynamo's eyes widened in surprise as his jaw dropped slightly. He didn't expect the parasprite to be a changeling, but from the way Ix kneeled, it looked to be friendly. "I mean, we were basically tricked, but I don't want to say mad. Confused and concern would be more appropriate as I can imagine this is on everyone's mind. Why did you help us? Was this room meant to be a test or trial for us to overcome, or was this a sort of trap set up by Chrysalis?" He asks, wonder what Ix's intentions were. By the way the changeling kneeled, he wanted to understand this changeling. From what Caramel had told him of Ocellus and the other changelings, he knew that everyone deserves a chance.

"Twas a trial, but you already passed, so it's a moot point. I heard the death trap's a doozy though!" Ix shrugs. "Can't say I've seen it. Steve may have been joking."

 

6 hours ago, Nebel said:

@ChrysalisM@Sir Hugsalot@Dynamo Pad@AuroraGlimmer

Nebel watches in silence as one thing after another is revealed before him. The parasprite is a changeling, which was something they has all started to suspect anyway. Caramel is also a changeling, and Nebel is only slightly surprised by this. Chrysalis makes another appearance, simply to taunt them, before disappearing once again. While most of the group is focused on Caramel, Nebel decides to take the opportunity to approach Cimex, who looks to be feeling rather nervous about the recent events.

“Don’t worry, Ix.” Nebel addresses the changeling calmly. “Nopony here is mad at you. You did the right thing when you easily could’ve turned against us. If you wish to continue helping us, then please stay with the group, as we have no idea what we may be up against next, and we can use all the assistance we can get.” He smiles before turning his attention back to the others.

Nebel also senses the presence of others but isn’t sure who. Dynamo and Caramel seem to have successfully solved the puzzle, and now something has started glowing underneath the mushrooms. As Dynamo pulls it up, they can all see that it’s a gem, but he can’t infer much else from it. Nebel continues his silent watch, seemingly unphased by all the chaos going on around him.

Ix bows, touching a hat that you could have sworn wasn't there a second ago to their heart. "Thank you friend. It means a lot."

Edited February 22, 2023 by ChrysalisM

[Roswell]

13 hours ago, Raven said:

@Tao @TheRockARooster @Dynamo Pad @Aurora Glimmer

"Something here wants me back. They want to use me for some nefarious purpose. Maybe we have to deeper in. But I can't do this alone. What else has been going on?" She looks around.

@Sparklefan1234 @Brony Number 42 @Tao @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer

We’re all in this together.

[Sparklefan1234 169,809]

1 hour ago, Roswell said:

@Sparklefan1234 @Brony Number 42 @Tao @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer

We’re all in this together.

 

@TheRockARooster@Brony Number 42 @Tao @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer 

*Big confident smile* Yeah! 

[Sparklefan1234 169,809]

 

@Brony Number 42 @Tao @Skylight Scintillate @GeneralDirection @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer @The Wife of Law@TheRockARooster

 

4 minutes ago, The Wife of Law said:

Wolf Tracks looked up at Chrysalis again as she spoke. The insect pony was clearly confident in what she had planned. Wolf Tracks was more worried than frightened, however. Not much scares her considering her background.

When she turns her attention back to Saffron, she notices there are 8 others that have appeared. “Oh, for the love of wolves… Just what I need, eight more bodies to worry about” she says with an obvious tone, rolling her eyes. “ @Dark Horse Saffron, we should stay with these guys. There is strength in numbers” she adds, looking at Saffron with honest eyes”.

 

Finally, she turns to the group

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

“I would like to know what is happening here. First I receive a bizarre invitation to a party and then Chrysalis arrives. If any of you know what’s up, tell me and everyone else. I really don’t have time to be dealing with her”. Wolf Tracks’ ears twitch, as her sensitive hearing picks up on her moving. “But for right now, we should find a way to escape. I’m willing to trust all of you”.

 

 

I don't know what's going on either, I was invited to whatever this is by @Princess Silky and I really just wanna go home. 

[Raven]

@The Wife of Law

Raven was annoyed. "I'm not sure exactly, but there was some crystal that I found. When I touched it, it triggered memories. Dark forces were after me, I thought that I had escaped their grasp years ago, but maybe not. I don't know if they are behind this, or if said crystal just brings up troubled memories for any pony."

[Saffron Shadow]

28 minutes ago, The Wife of Law said:

Wolf Tracks looked up at Chrysalis again as she spoke. The insect pony was clearly confident in what she had planned. Wolf Tracks was more worried than frightened, however. Not much scares her considering her background.

When she turns her attention back to Saffron, she notices there are 8 others that have appeared. “Oh, for the love of wolves… Just what I need, eight more bodies to worry about” she says with an obvious tone, rolling her eyes. “ @Dark Horse Saffron, we should stay with these guys. There is strength in numbers” she adds, looking at Saffron with honest eyes”.

 

Finally, she turns to the group

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

“I would like to know what is happening here. First I receive a bizarre invitation to a party and then Chrysalis arrives. If any of you know what’s up, tell me and everyone else. I really don’t have time to be dealing with her”. Wolf Tracks’ ears twitch, as her sensitive hearing picks up on her moving. “But for right now, we should find a way to escape. I’m willing to trust all of you”.

Saffron glared at the Changeling Queen before she vanished. Typical of her to crash a party uninvited!

"Well, she's in a particularly fine mood..." He said dryly. "I suppose she must see herself as the life of the party."

Saffron turned to face the others. "Well, I suppose at this point, there's not much for it. Strength in numbers after all." He nodded and turned his attention back to Wolf Track. "Well, I'm glad I have you with me, Wolfie. I trust that acute sense of smell won't lead us astray. Though, uhh.. I hope you don't mind if I prefer to stay close to you specifically. Just in case we need to make a sudden getaway or something." The stallion gave a slightly sly yet confident smile as he took Wolf Track's outstretched hoof in a grip of trust.

"Whatever that bug has in store for us, let's face it together."

[Sphinx-Ara 3,569]

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

At first, Caramel was a litlte hurt by Dynamo's reaction to her reveal, but then she remembered that @Princess Silky had told her about his fear, as Silky was one of the very very few ponies she trusted with the truth. "It's okay Dyny, I won't hurt you, I..I know I look a bit scary, but I'm a good spider, my dad, well my adopted dad says that I am a Jumping Spider" she'd say to him, before looking to Vibrant, "Silky didn't tell you?" she would ask him, "I suppose she really values my trust in her, though I did tell her she could tell you" she then shifts back to her disguise and looks at the gem "This gem..it feels..like it wants me to pick it up" she'd say, using her magic to pick it up.

She then looks to Nebel, I appreciate you not freaking out and your trust in me still" she smils a litlte to him, then looks to Ix "Well, I actually don't know where I come from, I was adopted as an egg, I can tell you all the story, but first, how abot we try to get out of here first, and joke or not, I do not like the sound of a death trap"

[Tao 7,563]

@Skylight Scintillate @GeneralDirection @Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer @The Wife of Law@TheRockARooster @Brony Number 42

Blue had some what chosen to keep to himself with this new group of ponies.  Even the changeling queen seeming to be behind this whole maze thing kept a tight knot in his gut.  Blue was a pony of action,  his incidents pulling and telling this was far from over.   Keening an eye on Wolf,  he studied the crystals that Raven seemed to speak about.  

"Do you think the bug queen left these as some trap?" Blue asked,  eyeing the stones with a sharp gaze of unsureness.  His gut still telling him something was off "I don't know about all this....I know the Crystal Empire has a unique magic where they can place memories into stones and view them like a movie."

Taling his muzzel in a thought,  his mind wonder to his uncle Stone Mist in one of his lectures had sat " Different cystals or types can also effect magic and spells if I recall something my uncle said.  

[Frostbite]

On 2023-02-21 at 4:37 PM, Magloria said:

@Cagey

Magloria observed the far wall and saw how everything was all enclosed. The situation made her disgusted - but she kept her emotions under control. She knew that Changelings feed on emotions - so what if the key to defeating the Changelings was to simply feel nothing? She was good at that. It got her through her life so far, so why not now? Magloria looked to him, her eyes moving to look over at him, Her eyes were deep and cold. Much like an arctic ocean. If he looked closely, he could see the reflection of their environment on her gray-blue eyes.

"Those insects feed off of emotion. Trying to get us all in here so we could fight each other so they can feed off of it like the parasites they are. I suggest we play the waiting game. Keep contact with other ponies minimal." she spoke calmly.

Magloria would examine their prison. "The Changelings will obviously keep us alive. A dead pony means no emotion to drain off from." she added, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Frostbite eyed her, trying to see if she had an ulterior motive, but her eyes gave nothing away. He nodded sharply. "Obviously."

He hated staying put, doing nothing, but she was right that they shouldn't play into the changelings' hooves. And it was as good of an excuse as any to avoid any double-edged conversation.

[Skylight Scintillate]

On 2/21/2023 at 3:52 AM, ChrysalisM said:

After a white flash a changeling stood before those gathered where the parasprite stood.  It was missing a wing, and had a single starch white eye. It looks around a bit sheepishly and takes a few moments before speaking. "I know you all probably are mad right now, but hear me out. Please." The changeling than seems to regain an element of composure. "First of all, my name is Cimex, but feel free to call me Ix. I haven't been in the reach of Equestria for a while, rather worlds apart, and the last contact I had was during the wedding. I need not say which. Needless to say, I didn't exactly think that high of ponies. Still, since I came back, with a much broader view than I had before, I found the state of affairs was much different than I previously had experienced. I took this job out of loyalty to my queen (as much of an old hag as she is), but I really couldn't lead you to your dooms. I'm Chaotic Good for Myhriss's sake!"

 

Ix than kneels before you. "I'll take whatever consequence you feel is necessary in light of my actions, and surrender myself to your mercy."

"I knew there was something sus about you! Look, I KNOW adorableness and cute - and I can tell you right now -- this parasprite is NOT as adorable and cute as it seems!" Skylight exclaimed. However, she calmed down when she realized how this changeling reacted. "Can you help us get out of this trap?" she asked.

On 2/20/2023 at 8:01 PM, Nebel said:

@Skylight Scintillate

“Ah, great, I’m glad you like it too, Skylight.” He says with a smile. “I’m, uh, not much into video games personally. I just stick to board and card games for the most part. I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Takenoko, mind explaining what that is?” He asks, hesitating though once he heard about Skylight using baked goods as combat weapons. “Uhhh, ok, bread doesn’t exactly sound like a good thing to attack somepony with, but ok, you do you.” His smile returning. He doesn’t exactly know Skylight very well yet, so perhaps later things will make more sense. “Canterlot, huh? I used to go there quite often when I was younger, not anymore though.” He explained, his mood dipping a bit. He doesn’t seem to want to discuss this further and the conversation continues.

He raises an eyebrow at Skylight’s question. “Well, there’s definitely something going on here. I agree that some of the things that we have seen since we got down here have been a bit too coincidental. But, aside from wandering around this maze cluelessly, I don’t see much of an alternative. I also feel that sticking together will give us the best chance of getting out of here sooner.”

Skylight pondered for a minute of how to explain Takenoko. "Let's see, so I think the best way to describe it is that each player has a different goal for growing bamboo in certain plots of land, while there is a panda that eats them," Skylight explained. She seemed to pick up on Nebel not wanting to talk about Canterlot, but she wasn't sure what to do with this information.

On 2/21/2023 at 6:40 AM, AuroraGlimmer said:

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

Caramel would smile over at Dynamo as he had succeeded, and she nods "yes, and I think..one more turn and wr can be.." She then  turns her head to see that the parasprite had revealed itself, "I.. was hoping it wasn't true, I was hoping I hadn't let my new friends down and led them into a trap" she'd say, before doing the pattern  "listen, I'm not mad at you, upset yes, but not mad..you were following orders, and I know..I know that not all changeling are bad, because I've met two very nice ones and a grumpy but good one and..." She was about to finish the pattern when Chrysalis appeared, making her shrink back and hiss.

After Chrysalis did her monologue thing and then disappeared, she'd shudder and then return to the 'game', "I got this.." She then succeeds in the pattern, and she cheers, but then sighs  "to finish what I was saying, I know not all Chamgelings are bad because.." She sighs and turns to her true form, which was quite different from the type that Chrysalis was, as she herself was a spider Changeling, a jumping spider to be precise "because, I am one myself"

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Even though Skylight suspected something about Caramel, she was still surprised when Caramel revealed herself. Once Skylight managed to calm down, she asked "So what is a spider changeling and how is it different from a changeling? Does that mean you have spider abilities?"

On 2/21/2023 at 7:39 PM, Dynamo Pad said:

Looking back towards @GeneralDirection Nebel, Dynamo grinned upon learning the unicorn's hometown. "Now that's really convenient and you can say that again. I might need a refresher course on the game, but I'm always up to playing with a team. It's like the old saying goes with strength in numbers." He would say, nodding at the mention of being introduced to the others. "Awesome and I look forward to it. Thank you for the invite, Nebel." He says with a smile, before recalling a few memories with @Skylight Scintillate. "Oh, I remember we did do a session of Ogres and Oubliettes together. I remember the one time you defeated an enemy with a move that made it rain with baguettes." He chuckled, before sighing softly. "That was truly nostalgic. Oh, I miss the old days, but I remember how resourceful you were when playing that game. I think I remember you and I played Takenoko together with Twinkle and Sealight, but it's definitely been a while. I'm really sorry if I forgot the rules, Sky."

When the mention of the parasprite came up, Dynamo had to agree. "I'm glad you trust Caramel as I trust her, as well. I'm not sure what to make of the parasprite, but it did try to help us. Granted, we got ourselves into that earlier situation with being stuck in place to play a game. I want to say they meant well, but I'm not entirely sure, to be honest." He would say, giving his two cents, before smiling. "I'm glad you still live in Canterlot. It'd be pretty cool to visit every now and then. If Nebel is having a session of Ogres and Oubliettes, then I know I'm definitely inviting you. If @AuroraGlimmerCaramel is interested in that, then I hope to invite her, as well.

Closing his eyes from a momentary white flash, the gaming unicorn slowly opened his eyes to see the parasprite had changed. Gone with the small pink ball and wings. In it's place was a changeling. However, this changeling was missing a wing and had a starch white eye. Dynamo's eyes widened in surprise as his jaw dropped slightly. He didn't expect the parasprite to be a changeling, but from the way Ix kneeled, it looked to be friendly. "I mean, we were basically tricked, but I don't want to say mad. Confused and concern would be more appropriate as I can imagine this is on everyone's mind. Why did you help us? Was this room meant to be a test or trial for us to overcome, or was this a sort of trap set up by Chrysalis?" He asks, wonder what Ix's intentions were. By the way the changeling kneeled, he wanted to understand this changeling. From what Caramel had told him of Ocellus and the other changelings, he knew that everyone deserves a chance.

Once the group gathered up, the gaming unicorn's ears fell as he heard the sound of a growl. Looking up, he narrowed his eyes slightly as Chrysalis had made her appearance known. "How could you say such a thing? You call Ix a weak link when maybe they wanted to try and do the right thing. With what I've learned, maybe the weak link is the opposite way of thinking." He wanted to say that maybe Chrysalis was the weak link, but he knew he'd probably end up in trouble. He had to hold his tongue as seeing her toss Ix aside had bothered him. Even if they failed, it still wasn't right. A friend wouldn't do that to another friend, but it looked like Chrysalis was different. Just as soon as she had appeared, she vanished into a dark cloud without a trace. Letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding, he looked over to the others to see how they were holding up. That was until he saw the chocolate pony turn into her true form, a spider changeling. Seeing the new creature in front of him, Dynamo's eyes shrank as he started to back away slowly. "S-S-S-S..." He tried to utter out, but found himself unable to find his words. Looking around, he met @Sir Hugsalot Vibrant's gaze, while his look of fear and shock were still present. "N-No. Honest and I promise I didn't know about Caramel turning into form." He would say, his back slowly leaning up against the mossy wall, before his legs gave out on him. Sitting down, he pulled his hind legs close to him. Lips quivering as he felt his spine tingling. "I-I'm really sorry, Caramel. I-I'm really sorry everyone. I-It's not that I'm against Caramel or anything along those lines. I-It's j-just..." He closed his eyes as he felt worried about bringing this up. "...I'm honestly afraid of s-spiders. I'm not afraid of Caramel as a changeling as I know that she's not like Chrysalis or any other bad changeling. I-I'm just afraid because of my fear." He would say, feeling ashamed as he felt he heart his crush's/date's feelings.

"Yup, I love my baguettes. And no worries about Takenoko, it's been such a long time anyways," Skylight said.

When Dynamo started panicking due to Caramel revealing herself as a spider changeling, Skylight hugged Dynamo. However, she didn't really have the confidence to reassure him given that she was kind of nervous herself. 

After Dynamo calmed down, Skylight whispered to Dynamo "My cutie sense is tingling again. There's something else pretending to be cute here..."

[Gentle Breeze]

While all the commotion was happening on the of divide, Mossy Wall -- the other side, Tangled Roots was quite calm.
Tree Song @Silly Druid and Astral @Astral Soulwere having a lovely discussion of some tea, to relax.
After all of the chaos that had threatened them before, it was nice to relax and recharge.

Silky was preparing some potions while allowing the little fillies @Silverspark184and @Sycofear13to run around and play. @Sophie H.seemed to enjoy watching the silly fillies as she goofed around to keep it up up the energy. @Reality Checkseemed more respectful and quiet observing his sketches. Frostbite @Cageyand Magloria @Props ValRoa had isolated themselves from the cottage -- much to Silky's internal relief. But she hadn't noticed another group of fighters who avoided the cottage. Gust and Ana @Totally Lyra@Stone Cold Steve Jobs had wandered off to explore while the others chatted, mingled and discussed where to proceed from here.

As Ana and Gust would explore, they'd find nothing but tangled knots of many entwined and gnarled roots as a surface for most of the environment. The maze, which was one very floral, happy and open was closed in with little spurts of light to light the way. A unicorn could easily see through but should they use the assistance of light, they'd notice there were two paths to take. A fork in the road, one to the left, the other to the right. Each one lead towards what seemed to be foreboding darkness. 
 

[Silverspark]

Silverspark:setting up a chair she found and dressed it up "Hey Cali @Sycofear13 you want to play a game I usually play this with my toys but it would be more fun having another pony around to play its really fun "she said 

Edited February 23, 2023 by Silverspark184
(Just need a re make)

[Vibrant Grove]

@Dynamo Pad @Aurora Glimmer @GeneralDirection @Skylight Scintillate @ChrysalisM @The Wife of Law @Dark Horse

Seeing how Cimex remains calm and not aggressive Vibrant calms down, but still keeps a close eye on her. Still, he focuses on his group for now.

On 2/22/2023 at 1:39 AM, Dynamo Pad said:

As Dynamo and Caramel traded button prompts, the couple successfully managed to clear the patterns. Effectively making the wall light up, while the effects of their body's being frozen in place had dissipated. Blinking in surprise at regaining control of his body, Dynamo's smile slowly grew into a grin as he jumped for joy. "Woohoo! Alright! We did it!" He cheered, before taking notice of something peculiar on the ground. Squinting his eyes as he thought he was seeing things, he leaned down to see something glowing underneath the mushrooms. He couldn't explain why, but it was as if the glow was inviting him to take what looked like a gem. Reaching out with his hoof, he pulled the gem out, before standing up and taking a look at what was in his hoof. "Uh...hey guys? I just found this gem, but do you have any idea on what this is or what this means?" He wondered, turning the gem around a few times to make heads or tails of it. The only thing that he knew was that the gem shared the same color as his fur.

Once the group gathered up, the gaming unicorn's ears fell as he heard the sound of a growl. Looking up, he narrowed his eyes slightly as Chrysalis had made her appearance known. "How could you say such a thing? You call Ix a weak link when maybe they wanted to try and do the right thing. With what I've learned, maybe the weak link is the opposite way of thinking." He wanted to say that maybe Chrysalis was the weak link, but he knew he'd probably end up in trouble. He had to hold his tongue as seeing her toss Ix aside had bothered him. Even if they failed, it still wasn't right. A friend wouldn't do that to another friend, but it looked like Chrysalis was different. Just as soon as she had appeared, she vanished into a dark cloud without a trace. Letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding, he looked over to the others to see how they were holding up. That was until he saw the chocolate pony turn into her true form, a spider changeling. Seeing the new creature in front of him, Dynamo's eyes shrank as he started to back away slowly. "S-S-S-S..." He tried to utter out, but found himself unable to find his words. Looking around, he met @Sir Hugsalot Vibrant's gaze, while his look of fear and shock were still present. "N-No. Honest and I promise I didn't know about Caramel turning into form." He would say, his back slowly leaning up against the mossy wall, before his legs gave out on him. Sitting down, he pulled his hind legs close to him. Lips quivering as he felt his spine tingling. "I-I'm really sorry, Caramel. I-I'm really sorry everyone. I-It's not that I'm against Caramel or anything along those lines. I-It's j-just..." He closed his eyes as he felt worried about bringing this up. "...I'm honestly afraid of s-spiders. I'm not afraid of Caramel as a changeling as I know that she's not like Chrysalis or any other bad changeling. I-I'm just afraid because of my fear." He would say, feeling ashamed as he felt he heart his crush's/date's feelings.

He saw the surprise and a hint of fear in Dynamo's eyes about the sudden change. He would approach him closer "I'll be honest with You, friend. Caramel's change surprised me just as much as it surprised You. But it's still same Caramel, with whom You just beat this challenge. I cannot say I am not a little off guard from this, but I can say I believe she can be trusted and she is our friend". 

He would take a look at gem in Dynamo's hooves and analyze it. "Hmmm... it may be important. I suggest we keep it safe, it must be tied to You in some way". He felt happy inside as this finally started giving some answers as to their current situation, however small these answers were. Such things gave him comfort - if there's anything Vibrant truly feared, it is the unknown. What just happened made the unknown that much smaller.

He would then notice the gem Caramel is holding. She still had her spider form, which will take a while for him to get used to. But then... whatever she is... it is good she is on their side. "I believe You should hold onto Yours as well."

On 2/21/2023 at 12:17 PM, Chrysalis said:

Stage 2: Mossy Wall Divide

As the ponies would gather -- the silence of their confusion would be shattered with a growl that immersed from the skies.
The presence of someone's eyes confirmed as the voice would finally speak with a pretentiously booming authority!

"Your little antics are enraging me! You THINK that because you've won over one our WEAKEST links...." She'd narrow her eyes to make it personal with Cimex, "That that somehow gives you some kind of power?! You're all below me in power and your pursuit of silly freedom will be all for naught." She'd cackle maniacally. "I have hundreds -- millions of allies below me to ensure you remain in your doom -- FOREVEERRRR!"

She'd then stop for a moment to notice Caramel and then wince with a snarl before retreating back into the dark cloud from whence she had emerged.
The black cloud would dissipate. The air would only slightly improve and then it was as if no one was even there....

For Mossy Wall Divide Group: 
@Brony Number 42 - Raven @Tao -Nocturn Blue @The Wife of Law - Wolf Tracks @Dark Horse - Saffron @Skylight Scintillate - Skylight @GeneralDirection - Nebel @Dynamo Pad - Dynamo Pad @AuroraGlimmer - Caramel @Sparklefan1234 - Windy @TheRockARooster - Rosewell

Upon hearing Chrysalis's speech he would cringe, feeling both annoyed by the entire situation and worried about those ponies that are not with him, especially Star Silk. "You better not hurt her" he whispered to himself. 

On 2/22/2023 at 9:04 AM, ChrysalisM said:

Ix sighs. This one will be impossible to talk to, but still... "Think of it this way. I currently am not harming you. I have no intention of harming you later. At worst, you have a cooperative prisoner. At best, and I assure you it's at best, you have a friend who can help." They offer a hoof out with a small smile.

Vibrant would lower his guard towards Cimex. Chrysalis's heated reaction convinced him of changeling's change of heart. "I apologize for initial outburst. But since clearly You caused that annoying thing *points to where Chrysalis was before* so much anger then I believe I can trust You" He extended his hoof towards her "My name's Vibrant Grove. Nice to meet You, Cimex". 

17 hours ago, The Wife of Law said:

“I would like to know what is happening here. First I receive a bizarre invitation to a party and then Chrysalis arrives. If any of you know what’s up, tell me and everyone else. I really don’t have time to be dealing with her”. Wolf Tracks’ ears twitch, as her sensitive hearing picks up on her moving. “But for right now, we should find a way to escape. I’m willing to trust all of you”.

That's when Wolf Track and Saffron reached them. He would be surprised at Wolf Track's demanding tone, but find some irony in it. She clearly underestimates the situation they're in. "Wolf Track, since You decide to drown us in questions... first of all - nobody here knows what's going on. It's not every day that a party turns into a putrid mess of a maze with Chrysalis trying to be scary in the sky. I am pretty sure we all "don't have time to deal with her". If You'll find a way to convince her to let us go, because we're busy - go ahead. For now... I would recommend team work and maybe we will happen to actually really find a way out."

Then he would turn to Saffron. "If You're worried about who might we be - no need to. Just stay close, because we are not alone here.