private Founding of Equestria (RP thread)

[Toothless the Night Fury 260]

Flame Runner stood proudly as Surge gave the mission briefing. Even though this wasn't his first operation as Captain, the Earth Pony was always jittery before a big mission, ready to move at a second's notice. He was an ambassador for the Earth Ponies, one of the best examples to show the Earth Kingdom's power, his commanding officer often said. That was the reason why he recommended him to Sarge.

 

In reality, the Earth Pony only had two modes. Calm, and passionate rage. When he was calm, he spoke like a gentlepony. When he wasn't, he was ripping a poor victim to shreds. Flame Runner was skilled in hoof-to-hoof combat, graduating one of the best in his class. His favorite weapons were melee, even though he prefered blades the most. Two knives hidden in a secret pocket within the sleeve of his arms, and a sword at his belt, he was prepared.

 

Saluting to Sarge, he gave a proud, "Yes sir!" and turned outward, trotting out of the city, head held high, with his weapons close. Venturing toward the Pegasi first, he pulled out a compass, heading North-west toward the majestic city.

 

Flame Runner left at sundown, so it was quickly night in a matter of a couple hours. He stopped at a small clearing in the forest, and pulled off his saddlebag. Searching through the contents of the bag, he soon pulled out a small lighter, giving off a sliver glint in his hoof.

 

Collecting some dry tinder and branches, he made a campfire, isolating the blaze by surrounding it with rocks. The smoke gave off a nice warm heat, but the smoke that it created floated high above the treetops, the grey smoke, even under the cover of night, could be seen for miles...

Edited October 14, 2012 by Toothless the Night Fury

[Cherry Blossom 864]

"He sounds like a really nice pony. Do you know his name? I'd really like to meet him sometime," Cherry Blossom replied while she got comfortable on her cloud. She had a fear of heights so she tried to get herself secure on the cloud. "I made a few new friends today..." Cherry Blossom thought.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Flame sat on a small cloud a couple kilometers from the city when he saw a tower of smoke billowing up from the forest a couple miles away. This'll be fun. He stood up and was just about to fly towards the smoke when he thought. Ugh... I should probably warn the commander before I do anything. He turned around and started flying back towards the city.

Flame flew into the cave where the prison was located. Commander ? Commander Hurricane ? He called, Grabbing a torch on the wall and trotting deeper into the cave.

[SilverHeart 741]

Snowy Fields smiled at Aelicine as he said "I would like to request a spear blessed by Syline Herself as . What price would be She deem worthy for my request?" Snowy Fields prayed that he had been faithful enough to Syline for Her to deem him worthy of a Lunar Contract.

 

(@Dawn: Sorry about you having to wait on me for this)

[Toothless the Night Fury 260]

Flame, unaware of the billowing tower of smoke above him, rolled out a warm sleeping bag by the fire. He was a light sleeper though, learning from the days on the farm when he kept an eye out for the Timberwolves who attacked his farm.

 

Not seeing much of a threat, he placed his weapons by his saddlebag against a tree about a couple meters away from him, and lied down, thinking about the job at stake. The ambassary, the soon eventual war against the two other factions, his loving family waiting for those precious bits to hold up the farm, they were all closing in on him like the darkness around him. The only thing that kept the fear, panic, and emotional meltdown was his strong heart, the flame lit within himself. It was the warm beacon of light that stood watch over him, defending his fragile soul from the chaos and darkness in the world. Logically, it was crazy, and otherwise stupid to light that flame, giving away his position for miles, but to him, it was the only thing that kept him sane.

 

An eventual warmth over him, he soon began to drift under the surface of sleep, bubbling like a drowning pony in a pit of quicksand...

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

(It's my fault for not answering you questioned)

 

Alli thought about it, "Things like this are tricky. Depending on the strength of the blessing... Well... It could be anything from a small token, such as a personal effect, to a portion of you blood, which the moon considers sacred."

[Nightfall 3,950]

 

Martin smiled back at her "No thank you. There won't be any need for somepony to fly me around that much once I've got my stu-" Martin was cut off by Greylight's flank which he bumped into when she suddenly stopped at the bottom of the stairwell. There was a small locked wooden door in front of them.

 

She blushed when he accidentally hit her flank. She pulled out a key and unlocked the door.

"But would you still at least want to experience flying? Unless this device of yours is a pair of wings..."

She walked inside. It was completely dark, so she stumbled and found a candle, which she lit.

[Krystal 1,468]

She blushed when he accidentally hit her flank. She pulled out a key and unlocked the door.

"But would you still at least want to experience flying? Unless this device of yours is a pair of wings..."

She walked inside. It was completely dark, so she stumbled and found a candle, which she lit.

 

"A pair of wings? Ha! I don't think I could make something that advanced. But what I do have will help me get around without falling thought the clouds." He followed her into the room and heard her stumble "Are you alright?" when she lit the candle it revealed rows upon rows of prison cells carved into the stone with iron bars.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Flame trotted deeper into the cave and saw a small light on the other side of a doorway. Greylight, Is that you ? Flame trotted closer to where Martin and Greylight stood. Commander, I was just outside the city and I caught a glimpse of a tower of smoke out in the woods... Somepony has entered our territory and they have set up camp in the woods. He said.

Edited October 15, 2012 by Flame Dancer

[SilverHeart 741]

"Would the price I pay affect the strength of the blessing? if I chose to give up some of my blood would that make the blessing more powerful or would the strength of the blessing not be defined by the price I am willing to pay? Did that question make sense?"

 

OOC: Heading to bed to bed soon.

Edited October 15, 2012 by SilverHeart

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

She raised an eyebrow, "Perhaps we should have the moon check your ears as well..." she said thoughtfully. "In answer to your question, if you let blood, your weapon will be stronger than if you gave anything other than a willing life, and I do not do sacrifices. But you may negotiate with Syline herself, it is time for the ceremony" The moonlight shone into the gazebo, and Alli produced a knife, expertly spinning it around her hoof. She went to the center of the pentagram, saying, "Moon, mother of the night, we ask this day for your blessing," she made a precise incision in her arm, and the blood flowed cleanly into the bowl. Allie took a slight intake of breath, but the wound soon healed over, "I ask of you to renew my contract to you; my blood tribute to this devotion." The candles seemed to dim, as the moonlight grew stronger. Her blood evaporated into a red cloud, shooting skyward, and Aelicine's eyes, for the briefest moments, glowed silver-white. "There is one more thing we ask of you this night; we ask that you give Lunarian Snow Path a contract weapon." The burst of wind came through, and the candles were extinguished, then ignited by a mysterious silver-blue flame. The incense changed to jasmine, and a hollow voice came forth, "Faithful Path, step forwards. We have much to discuss." Alli nodded encouragingly.

Edited October 15, 2012 by Dawnpath

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Flame trotted deeper into the cave and saw a small light on the other side of a doorway. Greylight, Is that you ? Flame trotted closer to where Martin and Greylight stood. Commander, I was just outside the city and I caught a glimpse of a tower of smoke out in the the woods... Somepony has entered our territory and they have set up camp in the woods. He said.

 

"Then you saw it too?" Cumulus said as he walked into view from the cover of the shadows at the entrance of the cave. He was unannounced and likely unwanted. He knew this. "Sorry, I snoop. So did you see the same tower of smoke that I did? My guess is a fool thought that now is a good year to camp under our clouds. I say, teach them a lesson."

[SilverHeart 741]

(OOC: I'm assuming that the voice is Syline, If I'm wrong let me know and I'll change the post.)

 

Snowy Fields walked forward and bowed to the ground. "Syline, I would like to form a Lunar Contract with you. In exchange for my blood I want a spear to be blessed by you."

[Nightfall 3,950]

 

"A pair of wings? Ha! I don't think I could make something that advanced. But what I do have will help me get around without falling thought the clouds." He followed her into the room and heard her stumble "Are you alright?" when she lit the candle it revealed rows upon rows of prison cells carved into the stone with iron bars.

 

"Down here is the high security prison cells... Ow, yeah, I'm all right."

She limped along. It wasn't a big limp, but it was noticeable. She turned and looked at the cells until she found one she liked.

"Here. It isn't a cell... It's the storage room."

She unlocked the door and opened it, walking inside. Even with the candle, it was still very dark.

 

"Then you saw it too?" Cumulus said as he walked into view from the cover of the shadows at the entrance of the cave. He was unannounced and likely unwanted. He knew this. "Sorry, I snoop. So did you see the same tower of smoke that I did? My guess is a fool thought that now is a good year to camp under our clouds. I say, teach them a lesson."

 

She turned to the others, Flame and Cumulus. This was supposed to be a time alone with Martin, so naturally, she was a bit upset.

"Flame, you need to learn when the right time to rush into battle is. And both of you need to learn when somepony wants some time ALONE helping her new head adviser. Honestly..."

She rolled her eyes.

"Set up a watch group. Keep a close eye on what they are doing. If they mean no harmful intentions, leave them alone. Only attack if they attack. Now, leave."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

The voice was silent as the wind picked up. Snowy was magically compelled, as if by dream, to hold his hoof over the bowl, and a beam of moonlight shot through his skin. The blood fell into the bowl, painlessly, and when there was enough, the wound closed. Snowy would now be feeling a tad nauseous. The blood turned into a mist that swirled tighter and tighter, losing its red color for the greys of iron. The moonlight intensified, and it was as if the iron was absorbing it, changing. It became more lightweight, sharper, and stronger. There were glyps on either side of the spear head, one reading, "Safety in Darkness," the other, "Strength in Moonlight." The spear twirled until the point was down and impaled itself in the gap between two floorbords. "It is done," Alli said, "May it bring you safety in battle." She placed her hoof on his forehead and he felt a magic surge. Now the darkness seemed to cling to him, and the moonlight, wash against him, "Go with the blessings of Syline and her priestess. May you find victory."

Edited October 15, 2012 by Dawnpath

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

What else was I supposed to do, Just ignore it, Your the Commander if somepony is attacking than you should know. Forgive me for interrupting. Flame said angrily, he then turned to Cumulus. You're coming with me, We gotta keep watch on this pony. Flame turned around and stormed out of the Prison.

[Krystal 1,468]

"Down here is the high security prison cells... Ow, yeah, I'm all right."

She limped along. It wasn't a big limp, but it was noticeable. She turned and looked at the cells until she found one she liked.

"Here. It isn't a cell... It's the storage room."

She unlocked the door and opened it, walking inside. Even with the candle, it was still very dark.

 

She turned to the others, Flame and Cumulus. This was supposed to be a time alone with Martin, so naturally, she was a bit upset.

"Flame, you need to learn when the right time to rush into battle is. And both of you need to learn when somepony wants some time ALONE helping her new head adviser. Honestly..."

She rolled her eyes.

"Set up a watch group. Keep a close eye on what they are doing. If they mean no harmful intentions, leave them alone. Only attack if they attack. Now, leave."

 

Martin was a little surprised (but welcome) at the thought about how much Greylight wanted to be alone with him "So uhh, do you know where my stuff is in here?" Martin entered the room and quickly saw his saddlebag on a shelf "Never mind, I found it." He reached up and grabbed it then sat down on the floor near Greylight who had the light. He reached in and pulled out four horseshoes and started to fasten them to his hooves "I've energized these shoes to repel clouds. While wearing them I should be able to stand on clouds without falling through." He finished putting them on and reached in and pulled out a rainbow colored apple "The only problem is that they're powered by zapapple jelly. And I've only got a few zapapples with me. So hopefully we'll work something out with the Earth ponies before then..." He looked up at Greylight with a sheepish smile

[Literally Snails 2,307]

Martin was a little surprised (but welcome) at the thought about how much Greylight wanted to be alone with him "So uhh, do you know where my stuff is in here?" Martin entered the room and quickly saw his saddlebag on a shelf "Never mind, I found it." He reached up and grabbed it then sat down on the floor near Greylight who had the light. He reached in and pulled out four horseshoes and started to fasten them to his hooves "I've energized these shoes to repel clouds. While wearing them I should be able to stand on clouds without falling through." He finished putting them on and reached in and pulled out a rainbow colored apple "The only problem is that they're powered by zapapple jelly. And I've only got a few zapapples with me. So hopefully we'll work something out with the Earth ponies before then..." He looked up at Greylight with a sheepish smile

 

Cumulus understood exactly what was happening, and the commander and ambasator's body language confirmed it. "Very profesional commander." he said with a smirk before fkying out of the cave. He flew very slowly, so that his hair would remain intact. He had spent a long time getting the bangs just right, and didn't want to ruin his progress.

[Nightfall 3,950]

Martin was a little surprised (but welcome) at the thought about how much Greylight wanted to be alone with him "So uhh, do you know where my stuff is in here?" Martin entered the room and quickly saw his saddlebag on a shelf "Never mind, I found it." He reached up and grabbed it then sat down on the floor near Greylight who had the light. He reached in and pulled out four horseshoes and started to fasten them to his hooves "I've energized these shoes to repel clouds. While wearing them I should be able to stand on clouds without falling through." He finished putting them on and reached in and pulled out a rainbow colored apple "The only problem is that they're powered by zapapple jelly. And I've only got a few zapapples with me. So hopefully we'll work something out with the Earth ponies before then..." He looked up at Greylight with a sheepish smile

 

Greylight rolled her eyes at Cumulus.

"I ought to fire him for... something," she muttered. She looked back at Martin.

"Hopefully. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with a 'buddy' who will have to help you get around."

She looked at the shoes closely. To do this, she sat down across from Martin.

"And if they repel clouds, wouldn't you just sort of float above the clouds..?"

She looked back up at him, smiling slightly.

[The Razor Wing 879]

"He sounds like a really nice pony. Do you know his name? I'd really like to meet him sometime," Cherry Blossom replied while she got comfortable on her cloud. She had a fear of heights so she tried to get herself secure on the cloud. "I made a few new friends today..." Cherry Blossom thought.

 

Windscar was running out of things to say. Oh no you dont. Ill let your crush come to you. But next time im around and your with me and i see him. Ill be sure to point him out to you. Ok

 

Surge was over looking the village as the pony folk where weather proofing the town. The last crop had been harvested and put in storage. Also the safe caves were being stocked as well. Everything was going as planed. But there was still one thing troubling his mind. He had not heard from the Unicorns nor had he gotten any report of movement. They had not sent in their last shipment of weapons and medicine either. He was just hoping they were not planing to turn on them as well. I really hope we dont have a war on our hooves. Because if we do we are at a slight disadvantage. Trench! Come here for a sec will ya.

[Nightfall 3,950]

 

 

Windscar was running out of things to say. Oh no you dont. Ill let your crush come to you. But next time im around and your with me and i see him. Ill be sure to point him out to you. Ok

 

Surge was over looking the village as the pony folk where weather proofing the town. The last crop had been harvested and put in storage. Also the safe caves were being stocked as well. Everything was going as planed. But there was still one thing troubling his mind. He had not heard from the Unicorns nor had he gotten any report of movement. They had not sent in their last shipment of weapons and medicine either. He was just hoping they were not planing to turn on them as well. I really hope we dont have a war on our hooves. Because if we do we are at a slight disadvantage. Trench! Come here for a sec will ya.

 

"What? Am I just to be forgotten and left lying around like an old toy? Honestly, Surge, I know I am a mare, but that does NOT mean I should be left out of preparations."

She stamped her hoof and snorted, looking at Surge. She wasn't as pissed as she looked, but if she didn't seem too upset, she would be ignored again.

[Cherry Blossom 864]

"O-Oh alright..." Cherry Blossom replied as she just went into a prone position on the cloud. After constantly flying towards the Earth Pony kingdom, she noticed some smoke coming from a campfire. "H-Hey what's going ondown there? Do you guys s-see the smoke coming from over there?"

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Velnir was searching the floor. One of his vials had dropped out again, and he was silently scolding himself. He finally found it under a rather angry looking brown mare, talking to Surge with a tone that suggested some frustration. Unfortunately, that meant that he was going to half to talk to her. He tapped her on the shoulder, and said, "Excuse me miss, but can you move a little so I can get my vile? I don't really want to look like a perv." He flushed, pointing at the vile underneath her flank.

[SilverHeart 741]

(OOC: I'm speeding things up since I can't post as much today)

 

Snowy Fields lifted the spear up with his telekinesis and looked at it. He smiled to himself as he said "Thank you both. I need to leave for the barracks. Until I see you next may Syline protect you Aelicine." Snowy Fields turned and galloped out of the gazebo towards the barracks..

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Alli nodded, smiling tightly. She watched her friend walk down the stairs of the gazebo, and wondered if he would come back. She felt the wind stir and a ghostly aperation appeared beside her. They both sat and watched him walk away. The moon looked at Alli, "You are troubled," it said in it's voice of echos. It brushed a tear Alli hadn't know she'd shed off her cheek, and smiled, "Fear not, he has been touched by the moon. As one of my only disciples, he is protected." Allie nodded, "But I fear for him all the same, Lady Syline. You can only protect him for half of the day, and the other half is fighting." Syline nodded, continuing to look upon her priestess. "I want to-" Alli began, but Syline cut her off. "No, that is a contract you do not have enough blood to sign. And a warrior's crest is always sealed in blood. Faith, Alli. You will see him again." She sighed, beginning to clean up when she noticed the the circle had changed from a pentagram to a crescent moon circle. She smiled faintly and realized that the maiden's crest was always seal with worry, and looked over her shoulder to see Snowy's form shimmer momentarily.