private Need for Heroes!

[Nightfall 3,950]

"You're life is nothing but hopeless! You are responsible for your parents death! You killed them!"

The voice didn't sound so happy now. It had resorted to personal attacks.

"No, No... Lies... You can't win... The bad guy always loses..."

"And you're the bad guy" It cackled.

"Correction: the invader always loses. You are the invader."

The pain got worse and worse. Soon, it felt like he could not fight it and had to give in. But all the people that wanted him alive...

"Whoever you are, shut up."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Maven did not like leaving. She didn't like it alot. But whatever the other demonized pony was doing, he had experience and she didn't, so she figured that following his instructions might be a good idea. As much as she loved Celestia, everypony did, it was Luna that she prayed to, when she got home. "Protect him, help him win," she mumbled, dumping her earnings into an empty case that she kept for that purpose and put it back in the closet. She had mail from the symphony; preformance tonight. Guess I'm off hero duty, she thought as she packed up her cello.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Jack could remember everything he had gone through during the same ritual. Byakko may be weaker than Suzaku, but the experience is always the same. He coached Nightfall in the best way he knew how, "Ignore the damn beast and remember to breath, Dimwit! You think this is bad? This demon doesn't even have a body! Imagine thousands of them being unleashed upon your loved ones because you chose to take this test the same way you do everything else, half-assed!"

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Windward walked to a small window on the side of the Police station. No one is inside. He thought, Smashing the window. The alarms went off as Windward climbed past the broken glass. He walked past a couple holding cells and down the stairs into the basement.

As soon as you have these bombs placed get out of here as fast as you can. No. I have... a rather stupid plan that probably wont work. Than why are you going to do it ? Meh. I want to have some fun. They thought as Windward placed the last few bombs onto the supports of the station above.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Jack could remember everything he had gone through during the same ritual. Byakko may be weaker than Suzaku, but the experience is always the same. He coached Nightfall in the best way he knew how, "Ignore the damn beast and remember to breath, Dimwit! You think this is bad? This demon doesn't even have a body! Imagine thousands of them being unleashed upon your loved ones because you chose to take this test the same way you do everything else, half-assed!"

 

Nightfall struggled. The light was disappearing, and suddenly his eyes shot open.

"You... pony... Maven..."

This pain kept him from talking fully, so he almost got frustrated with himself, only to remember this made the demon-spirit happy.

"Maven... Sapphire... Help..."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Den checked one last time that the foal was okay and put on his uniform. He had a bad feeling something bad was happening; a prenomition that he needed to be at the station. He jogged quickly and saw a broken window. Not good... he thought, as he came in through the doorway. He saw a pony with wings. That's the pony from the Asylum! And he's planting bombs! Move your flank Den! "Hey you! You're under arrest for breaking into a police station, blowing up private property, being in possession of explosives, assualting an officer, and being a menace to society," he says, taking out his hand cuffs and charging him.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

"Help them yourself, dimwit!" Jack barked, "If you weren't so damn stupid, you would know that this test only lasts as long as you want it to! Stop letting Byakko have his way with you and fight back! I can sense your friend right now and she is in danger. So get off your ass and stop trying to get me to do your work! I don't care how much pain your body is in, I don't even care if your legs fall off! Your spirit is strong! That is why I chose you for this. So cut the bullshit and do your damn job!"

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Delphina picked up her cello after a quick nap, putting on a bit of make-up to hide her bruises. She exited her room the right way, which felt strange to her, and went down the stairwell. She said bye to the Doorcolt, who was a little startled to see her, and went straight to the Orchestra Hall. She noticed that today the tickets were sold out, except two that she always reserved. It was part of the package the symphony gave it's members, the other being a decent health care plan. She unpacked in the practice room, feeling uncomfortable stares, and got ready to practice.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Nightfall tried hard. The spirit's voice started fading, but the pain. No, that stayed. In fact it was slowly getting worse and worse. And there was no way to stop it. It was unbearable. Nightfall wanted to end it, but the only way to do so was to give into the pain or kill himself, and he couldn't do either...

[Literally Snails 2,307]

"I hope I didn't kill my favorite dimwit." Jack said regretfully, "Hope is very rare these days, and he was the best hope I had. Pull through, if you die now, I swear I'll kill you!"

 

Butajiri relished the sight. Thousands of demon insects were crawling on the unsuspecting ponies of the city. Though they were harmless, they carried a sort of beauty with their presance.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

(OOC: My bad.)

Windward turned around to see den walk down the stairs. Hmm... I was expecting somepony more powerfull... but I guess you will have to do. He said, holding out his hoofs so Den could put on the hoofcuffs. What are you doing ? I am being a genius... or an idiot. You are a bucking idiot, you're just going to let him take you in like that ?. Um... Ya. Windward this is the stupidest thing you have ever done. Probably. They thought, As Windward smirked at Den.

 

(Den already interacted with Windward. Read the last page)

 

Delphina made sure her costume was safely hidden. Already tuned her group practiced. By the middle of the practice everypony was asleep and she face-hooved. She grabbed the microphone and managed to wake them from their artificial slumber. "From the top, I guess," she said, taking her seat. She decided to more carefully control herself.

 

Edited September 19, 2012 by Flame Dancer

[Nightfall 3,950]

"I hope I didn't kill my favorite dimwit." Jack said regretfully, "Hope is very rare these days, and he was the best hope I had. Pull through, if you die now, I swear I'll kill you!"

 

Butajiri relished the sight. Thousands of demon insects were crawling on the unsuspecting ponies of the city. Though they were harmless, they carried a sort of beauty with their presance.

 

"If I die, you can't kill me again..."

Nightfall was pulling through, but the pain was horrible. It must be over soon. There was no way he could endure too much more of it... Wait... No, there's the end. Nightfall thought he could actually see the end of the pain... maybe he was going crazy...

[Literally Snails 2,307]

A red and green beetle landed on Nightfall's ear. It was not any insect that would be native to Equestria. Jack shooed it off of his ear. "That means time is almost up." he said to himself. "GET YOUR ASS UP, DIMWIT! You've let this drag on for long enough, now show him that you're stronger!"

[Nightfall 3,950]

Nightfall closed his eyes and stood up. The pain was going now, slowly, but disappearing. The voice was almost fully gone, as the orb had reached the center of his body.

"Ugh... Thanks. That felt completely awesome," he stated sarcastically.

"All right, first off, where is Maven, and second off, where is Sapphire? Finally, we should get to the police station first."

[Literally Snails 2,307]

"One last thing before we do anything else." Jack lifted a purple moth with a strange, segmented body like that of a spider. "Can you see this bug?" he asked. The moth was clearly visible as it scurried around Jack's hoof with a frantic pace. It seemed to be in a panic.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

(Den already interacted with Windward. Read the last page)

 

Delphina made sure her costume was safely hidden. Already tuned her group practiced. By the middle of the practice everypony was asleep and she face-hooved. She grabbed the microphone and managed to wake them from their artificial slumber. "From the top, I guess," she said, taking her seat. She decided to more carefully control herself.

[Nightfall 3,950]

"One last thing before we do anything else." Jack lifted a purple moth with a strange, segmented body like that of a spider. "Can you see this bug?" he asked. The moth was clearly visible as it scurried around Jack's hoof with a frantic pace. It seemed to be in a panic.

 

(Den already interacted with Windward. Read the last page)

 

Delphina made sure her costume was safely hidden. Already tuned her group practiced. By the middle of the practice everypony was asleep and she face-hooved. She grabbed the microphone and managed to wake them from their artificial slumber. "From the top, I guess," she said, taking her seat. She decided to more carefully control herself.

 

"Yes, I can see it. And it doesn't belong here... I never have seen anything like it..."

Nightfall's mind raced around, when he remembered suddenly.

"Wait, forget the police station. The concert hall. We need to get to the concert hall. Maven mentioned something about her friend there."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Delphina managed to keep them awake this time. It was hard with the tempo dragging and such, but it was manageable, or at least presentable. She looked out from the back-stage, and flushed; today's crowd had very few empty seats. She hoped it was because they liked inspiring music instead of using it like a drug. Then again, was there much difference? The order in town was going to hell, the mayor possibly fearing a revolt, things weren't looking good for the good guys. The police force being gutted wasn't incredible either. She sighed and took her seat, waiting for the curtains to rise.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

"Then go to the concert hall, I will stay here." Jack stated, "There is one thing you should know first. You were right when you said that bug doesn't belong here. It is a demon insect and only spiritually aware ponies like you and me can see them. They are crawling all over the city. Soon the Vale will be weak enough to allow more than just insects to pass through." He squished the mouth between his front hoofs. "You must be very vigilant, not all demons are easy to spot."

[Nightfall 3,950]

"Then go to the concert hall, I will stay here." Jack stated, "There is one thing you should know first. You were right when you said that bug doesn't belong here. It is a demon insect and only spiritually aware ponies like you and me can see them. They are crawling all over the city. Soon the Vale will be weak enough to allow more than just insects to pass through." He squished the mouth between his front hoofs. "You must be very vigilant, not all demons are easy to spot."

 

"Fine. I will take care."

Nightfall bounded off, feeling full of energy. Only when he got near the concert hall did he stop and slow down. He realized his wounds still existed, but he wasn't tired or didn't feel hurt. He was let inside because of his uniform, but he got stares. He stood at the back of the concert hall, waiting to see if he would be able to see Maven's friend.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

She wasn't that hard to spot. Due to an unfortunate chain of events that left the orchestra sleeping, the stage was cleared for a solo performance. Delphina sighed and looked at the crowd. When she saw Nightfall her eyes widened and she knew exactly what song to play. She sat down and readied herself, and began to play a piece about a victorious battle from the past.

[Nightfall 3,950]

She wasn't that hard to spot. Due to an unfortunate chain of events that left the orchestra sleeping, the stage was cleared for a solo performance. Delphina sighed and looked at the crowd. When she saw Nightfall her eyes widened and she knew exactly what song to play. She sat down and readied herself, and began to play a piece about a victorious battle from the past.

 

Nightfall's ears perked up. No, that wasn't Maven... Or was it? He needed to find out. He walked out, and spoke to an attendant.

"Excuse me, who is that on the stage right now?"

"Oh, um.. I'm not exactly sure.. But I think I can get you backstage, if you would like to meet her." The attendant looked nervously at Nightfall's towering figure and his wounds.

"Yes, I would like that, please."

He eventually was left by a door in the back. He could still hear the music, and he knew this door led to the area behind the stage. He opened it slowly, and walked in when he found no one there.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

The song finished, and she bowed to the applause, went backstage. One look at Nightfall's face had her dash across the stage and put her hoof to his lips; "Plausible deniability, Nightfall. You don't want me to answer that question. My name is Delphina, pleasure to meet you." *She held her hoof out to shake*

 

Den snapped the cuffs on and turned on the anti-magic function, just in case. He looked at him strangely, "You're motives are shaky and you're decision to be captured; very sharp. I neither like nor trust you, and this isn't helping," he says under his breath as he leads him to the cell. "Now I have to strip all the C4 off the walls," he groaned, "Not like anypony cares. I'm the only one who ever bothers to come back here anyway. I hope Nightfall is doing something important." He's probably flirting with Maven, Sapphire giggles inside his head, I call th- Please. Stop. Talking... Now.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Nightfall blushed a bit when her hoof touched his lips. Honestly, he was a bit shocked she knew his name.

"I, uh... Nice to meet you, Delphina."

He felt a bit awkward, and shook her hoof.

"I'd like to speak to Maven. Or at least, that's what I call her for short. The Music Maven is her full name, I believe... She told me you were her friend, or something like that."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

She nodded and smiled, "Then stay right here, and let me go get her," she said, winking. "Oh, and try not to look like you absorbed a demon. If though you did, she say's it's unbecoming of you." Delphina jestered for him to take a seat in one of the chairs and went out a back door. About 10 minutes later, she came back as The Music Maven, costumed up, trotting towards Nightfall. She taps his chest where there was a small scar.