private Need for Heroes!

[Nightfall 3,950]

The Music Maven raised an eyebrow skeptically, "I very much so remember telling you my name," she says, looking around. "This... this explains a few things, for sure," she adds, saddly.

 

Sapphire dropped one of the phones and saluted comically, hastily getting in the outfit of an officer. She went to the front, "Oooh, is this the mare you were telling me about? The one who likes music? She's kinda pretty!"

 

TMM couldn't help but crack a smile, "Thank you. The few people who know me call me the Music Maven. You are?"

 

"I'm Sapphire. Sometimes."

 

"Sometimes?" Sapphire grins and a rather tired-looking Den, who was frowning apeared, making TMM jump a little. Den sighed, "Not a lot of people know. She came from my insanity and stabolized. Sir, we really need to go. The last I heard, there were people stuck in the rubble."

 

"Fine, Den. Just give us a warning next time. Maven- do you mind if I call you that?- let's go."

Nightfall bounded out of the door. The very presence of TMM seemed to give him a bit of energy. He galloped down the street, almost hopping back and forth to dodge the rubble. He jumped up a pile of it and stopped, his mane, since he hadn't gotten a haircut in sometime, flowing in the wind. He surveyed the damage, and started trying to find people using a spell.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

The colt reluctantly took a sip. "Patches. My name is Patches." His voice sped up, "What about the Doctor? Is he dead? Did he survive? What about the hospital? How many made it out?"

 

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Butajiri stood up. "Well then, if the villain thing isn't working out, maybe I can become a famous hero."

 

"You're talking to yourself again. Why do you keep doing that?"

 

"Because, shut up." He took off and flew in what he thought was the direction of the explosion.

Edited September 11, 2012 by The Beautiful Snailzuki

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Neil stated, "The hospital? As far as I know, no official numbers have come out; their a little short handed, but the stimate is 90% made it. And there was a very dead pony I left on the sidewalk near you. He looked crazy, wide grin," he says, "Drink it up; you've lost a lot of blood. Any water you can get is like a small miracle."

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Den shrugged, "She forced me out sir, something about meeting the- Brr!"

 

Sapphire shook a little and grinned, "He can get boring sometimes, but he's usually right. We should get moving; the captain seems to be unusually energetic."

 

Maven blushed, "That's my fualt. I played him a song that gave him a bit of an energy boost; it hasn't worn of yet." The two exit the building and follow the captain.

Edited September 11, 2012 by Octavia's Dawn

[Nightfall 3,950]

Neil stated, "The hospital? As far as I know, no official numbers have come out; their a little short handed, but the stimate is 90% made it. And there was a very dead pony I left on the sidewalk near you. He looked crazy, wide grin," he says, "Drink it up; you've lost a lot of blood. Any water you can get is like a small miracle. Oh, and there were two foals, barely scraping by, on the news earlier.

 

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Den shrugged, "She forced me out sir, something about meeting the- Brr!"

 

Sapphire shook a little and grinned, "He can get boring sometimes, but he's usually right. We should get moving; the captain seems to be unusually energetic."

 

Maven blushed, "That's my fault. I played him a song that gave him a bit of an energy boost; it hasn't worn of yet." The two exit the building and follow the captain.

 

Nightfall found a couple of victims and had started careful excavation of them when the mares arrived.

"Quick. We need to get them out."

He found that when he had left TMM behind, he had lost a bit of energy, but when she got closer, her song gave him more energy.

"That song does wonders, ma'am. But it only works when you- er, get close, as to say."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

She shrugged, "I could play it louder, but then it seems to have effects on your personality," she says between breaths, "Just do your police work; I'll do what I can," and with that, she blew a few sharp notes and some of the rubble on top disentigrated into powder. She switched back to the courage song.

 

Sapphire grinned, "Okay," she said, hopping into the hole and leading ponies out.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Oh, and there were two foals, barely scraping by, on the news earlier.

 

[Might want to edit that out. the other two are dead.)

 

Patches drank a few more sips, but refused to drink further. "He lied," he repeated, "I just want to kill him again. But I know that won't help. Have you ever had to watch something terrible, something that was your fault, but not been able to stop it?"

[Bari 7,023]

"D-ditch...the chains?" Lapis asked very confused. He tried to make sense of it. He envisioned chains on his limbs, all of them connected to his gem. He forced the chains until they broke. A soft, almost benign light emanated from Lapis's body. It grew and rippled. A small draconian claw formed over his right hoof. The other forehoof followed suit. Lapis ran forward and attempt to slash Jack, but stopped midway. He stared down at himself an shed a tear. Who was he anymore? Who was 'Lapis Lazuli'? What had he become? He reached towards Jack as an infant would try and touch something odd. The energy began to ripple as if refusing to comply. Lapis retrained his focus and the claws hardened. Lapis struck at Jack and then jumped back, ready to receive a counter strike. He was ready for it. What was the point in living if everything he tried to do end up in failure. Life had been beautiful before this cursed jewel. But now nothing really mattered.

 

Photon swirled impatiently. Lapis Lazuli, despite what he thought, had not yet lost the will to live. Deep inside him, memories of his former self continued their endless struggle to push to the surface.

[Nightfall 3,950]

She shrugged, "I could play it louder, but then it seems to have effects on your personality," she says between breaths, "Just do your police work; I'll do what I can," and with that, she blew a few sharp notes and some of the rubble on top disentigrated into powder. She switched back to the courage song.

 

Sapphire grinned, "Okay," she said, hopping into the hole and leading ponies out.

 

Nightfall didn't think much of TMM's comment, but it was true. Despite him being able to dig more holes faster, he got a bit more cocky.

"Come on, girls! A bit faster! You would think you would be a bit more help.."

He dug three more holes in rapid succession, and a fourth with his hooves. The song also seemed to increase his strength a bit, but it increased his pride most of all.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

He thought immediatley about his dad, and brother, who'm he hadn't taken to the hospital because they couldn't afford it, "Ya, I've done that," he says quietly, then looked down at Patches. "There are few things in life you don't have a choice in, but yes, I know that fealling," he mumbles.

 

The comment didn't seem to effect Sapphire much; she took it at face value, saluting and trying to work faster. The Music Maven, however, narrowed her eyes; She knew the perfect song for this job, one that wouldn't inflate a pony's ego. She left breifly and came back with a wooden bucket. She beat it like a tribal drum, increasing energy and sense of duty.

[Nightfall 3,950]

He thought immediatley about his dad, and brother, who'm he hadn't taken to the hospital because they couldn't afford it, "Ya, I've done that," he says quietly, then looked down at Patches. "There are few things in life you don't have a choice in, but yes, I know that fealling," he mumbles.

 

The comment didn't seem to effect Sapphire much; she took it at face value, saluting and trying to work faster. The Music Maven, however, narrowed her eyes; She knew the perfect song for this job, one that wouldn't inflate a pony's ego. She left breifly and came back with a wooden bucket. She beat it like a tribal drum, increasing energy and sense of duty.

 

Nightfall's pride began to fall. This made him rethink for a moment. What was he doing wrong? He seemed a bit sad, but hid this by working hard. The drum beat helped him. Hole after hole was dug, and he jumped from pile to pile, pile to street, street to pile, and so forth.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

The Music Mave was sorely missing her flute; she had to run with the drum under one of her hooves, making it hard to play and move. She played louder to compensate, which seemed to effect Sapphire oddly. It was almost as if different songs connected to different ponies differently.

 

To Sapphire, the world slowed down, but to everypony else, she was zipping from place to place, dragging ponies down. It was like she had to much sugar. And each one of them got a browny at her insistence. "And remember, smile!" *Zip*

[Nightfall 3,950]

The Music Mave was sorely missing her flute; she had to run with the drum under one of her hooves, making it hard to play and move. She played louder to compensate, which seemed to effect Sapphire oddly. It was almost as if different songs connected to different ponies differently.

 

To Sapphire, the world slowed down, but to everypony else, she was zipping from place to place, dragging ponies down. It was like she had to much sugar. And each one of them got a browny at her insistence. "And remember, smile!" *Zip*

 

Nightfall saw Sapphire's efforts, and tried to move quickly, but...

He blinked, and was on the ground on his back. His back felt really badly hurt. He knew he had tripped trying to be better. He closed his eyes, feeling horrible. A tear came out of his right eye.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire was by his side in an instant, "Ohmygoshareyouokay?Whathappend?Mavencomeherequickly!" she says quickly, all most uncomprehensive.

 

The Music Maven came over and whipped out her flute. "Close your eyes, Captain, I've never tried this one," she says, putting the flute to her lips. She started softly, then put everything she had into a cresendo, as the song required. It was a song about an ancient maiden who had taken a knight in and sheltered him while his wounds healed. Maven made sure the only mare he could see was Sapphire, which was relatively easy, just in case he openned his eyes.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Sapphire was by his side in an instant, "Ohmygoshareyouokay?Whathappend?Mavencomeherequickly!" she says quickly, all most uncomprehensive.

 

The Music Maven came over and whipped out her flute. "Close your eyes, Captain, I've never tried this one," she says, putting the flute to her lips. She started softly, then put everything she had into a cresendo, as the song required. It was a song about an ancient maiden who had taken a knight in and sheltered him while his wounds healed. Maven made sure the only mare he could see was Sapphire, which was relatively easy, just in case he openned his eyes.

 

Nightfall felt his back getting better, but his spirits inside we're crushed. This is why, although he tried to hide his tears...

His train of thought had been that he had rushed. Why did he rush? What would my parents think? ... They're dead.. And I could have stopped it... (Although, truthfully, he couldn't have. He had that sense that he could have.) and it created an empty pit inside him. He opened his eyes and saw Sapphire. Although, it still hurt a bit, he reached up and grabbed her, hugging her and pulling her close, tears streaming down his face. She and Den were like family to him; the only family he had.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire burried into him, "You can tell me you know," she whispers, "What makes your hooves twitch when you sleep, or what makes you flinch. You can tell me why every now and then your breathing patterns become irredular, or when I look at you, your eyes flutter violently."

 

The Music Maven was focused. (Gtg)

[Nightfall 3,950]

Sapphire burried into him, "You can tell me you know," she whispers, "What makes your hooves twitch when you sleep, or what makes you flinch. You can tell me why every now and then your breathing patterns become irredular, or when I look at you, your eyes flutter violently."

 

The Music Maven was focused. (Gtg)

 

"You know all that about me? You know more about me than I do..."

Nightfall breathed deep, a couple tears still going down.

"Well... Sapphire, you and Den, to me, are like family.. The only family I have.."

The tears came heavier.

"Sapphire.. Please... I-I love you... Don't go..."

Nightfall knew many stallions would frown upon such things, but many grew up with parents, money, and friends; Nightfall had nothing compared to them.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire hugged him tighter and kissed him. When she broke the she smiled, saying,"I'm not going anywhere." She looked a little nervous but she leaned into him, whispering,"To me, you're much more than a brother."

 

If the Music Maven thought that her song wouldn't effect the two at all, she was sorely mistaken; the two were currently hugging and kissing. It made her wonder about their backgrounds, but she was not one to judge. It seemed most of the ponies were out of the hole anyways; the rest were freeing themselves. Her song end with a long whole note and she put her flute down.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Sapphire hugged him tighter and kissed him. When she broke the she smiled, saying,"I'm not going anywhere." She looked a little nervous but she leaned into him, whispering,"To me, you're much more than a brother."

 

If the Music Maven thought that her song wouldn't effect the two at all, she was sorely mistaken; the two were currently hugging and kissing. It made her wonder about their backgrounds, but she was not one to judge. It seemed most of the ponies were out of the hole anyways; the rest were freeing themselves. Her song end with a long whole note and she put her flute down.

 

Although the song had stopped, Nightfall kept hugging Sapphire tight.

"I know.."

He closed his eyes, and pulled Sapphire in so her head was against his chest. It felt warm and comforting. And a slow smile came to his face as tears slowly stopping rolling down his cheeks.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

The Music Maven suppressed a giggle and turned, leaving.

 

Sapphire hugged him tightly, and then broke away. Wiping his tears away, and shedding a few of her own, she smiled at him. "Since the concert hall is closed for the night, maybe we could get something to eat?" She suggested.

[Nightfall 3,950]

"What would you like?"

Nightfall stopped hugging Sapphire, wiped her tears away, and got up, with a little pain.

"I'm willing to eat.. just about anything..."

He looked around and noticed TMM was gone. He had wanted to thank her, but he didn't really know where she had gone. And he didn't want to bother her, since she was her own mare.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire sighed, "How about Istalian?" (Italian) She helped him get up, leaning against him slightly to support him and comfort herself. "The musical pony is nice. Maybe next time she'll play a love song," she mumbles,"That would be nice, don't you think?" She adds.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Sapphire sighed, "How about Istalian?" (Italian) She helped him get up, leaning against him slightly to support him and comfort herself. "The musical pony is nice. Maybe next time she'll play a love song," she mumbles,"That would be nice, don't you think?" She adds.

 

"Sounds good... I'm ok with that suggestion."

Nightfall let her lean against him, and soon started walking off to find an Istalian restaurant.

"Maybe that would be nice... But I'm sure she told me she doesn't do requests... Still, if suggest it, she might be willing to play us a song...

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

The Music Maven tripped infront of them, grumbling about how explosions changed streets.

 

As if it were by fate, it was the street. Sapphire ran up to her,"Ms. Music Mare, can you play us a love song?" She asked.

 

"Music Maven," she grumbles, "And I don't do... Oh what the heck. You got a cello?"

 

"No, but maybe-"

 

"Don't worry about it. I know a good restaurant. Follow me." TMM begins to walk.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

"Better." Jackson said, "You have done what I've asked. I now have a reason to fight at one hundred percent." The blood that swirled around him hardened to his body in the shapes of many small spikes. His coat changed from grey to black and red. Even his Sword of Scars transformed, becoming thinner and longer. "The more energy I exhert, the more my appearence is shaped to the demon that gave me the gift of blood magic. He is not very pretty." (This isn't acctually 100%)

 

He jumped to Lapis with his sword ready. "SHIBATTOU, SHINNING SWORD!" He attacked lapis with a flurry of strikes.

Edited September 11, 2012 by The Beautiful Snailzuki

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Blowing things up is so much fun. Yea it is... Now lets go get pie. Agreed. They thought as Windward took off his costume put it in his saddle bag and started walking downtown towards all the wreckage. You should buy apple pie. No, I am in the mood for chocolate. Fine. They thought as wind walked in the door to a small Cafe a couple streets down from the explosion.