private The Horror

[zDashiez 496]

The smirk on Avion's face grew into a grin , as he looked back of his shoulder, appearing to talk to himself "Yeah I know, this little colt doesn't even seem to notice the fact I'm twice his size".

Taking his beanie off and scratching behind his right ear, diverting his attention back to Star, "Do you think you are tough, little colt?" "ÿou think you could protect this little thing next to you?"

Edited October 31, 2012 by zRevenantz

[The-Master 1,176]

'Well, bugger.'

 

Maybe it wasn't the greatest idea to insult a colt with a crossbow. To late now obviously Star Keeper turned back to face Avion who seemed twice as dominating as before, and he seemed to know it. Star Keeper was by no means a fighter, or even physically capable.

 

'Reason with him? Like he'll listen to reason. Panic? Panic sounds like a reasonable option.'

 

"I don't know how or why you came to be on this expedition, but I find brute force to be ineffective at most times. You are dull witted and blind, and in that I have the advantage." That... was a terrible choice of words, but hey, he panicked.

[zDashiez 496]

The grin from Avion's face disappeared, as he stood up, he stretched his wings, he started walking towards Star, taking Jasmine off his back.

 

"Ponies always assume I am stupid and brutish because of my size" "You have no idea who your talking to, do you"

 

He gently put Jasmine on the table in front of Star, the table groaning under her weight. "If you are so smart, tell me, what is special about Jas here"

Edited October 31, 2012 by zRevenantz

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper gazed at the intricate crossbow. It was... unusual. He begun to scan his head for any reference to crossbow mechanics.

 

 

‘A crossbow is a weapon bow mounted on a stick (called a tiller or stock) with a mechanism in it which holds the drawn bow string. The earliest designs featured a slot in the stock, down into which the string was placed. To shoot this design, a vertical rod is thrust up through a hole in the bottom of the notch, forcing the string out. This rod is usually attached perpendicular to a rear-facing lever called a trigger or "tickler". A later design implemented a rolling cylindrical pawl called a "nut" to retain the string. This nut has a perpendicular center slot for the bolt, and an intersecting axial slot for the string, along with a lower face or slot against which the internal trigger sits. They often also have some form of strengthening internal "sear" or trigger face, usually of metal… I give up.’

 

Star Keeper let out a reluctant sigh, turning back to face Avion. He looked pretty cocky at the moment to say the least, he had full right to be. This was his area of expertise, not Star Keepers.

 

"Alight then, lets hear it."

Edited October 31, 2012 by The-Master

[zDashiez 496]

(Avion)

Feeling slightly crestfallen, he turned his attention to the filly.

"Harp Isn't it?" "How about you, can you hear it?"

Before she could answer

"Doesn't matter"

With that he picked up Jasmine as if she weighed nothing, slung her back over his shoulder and left, whistling a very sad tune as he went.

 

(Bio)

Bio, during the little argument had slipped into the mess hall unnoticed, taking a seat at the table behind Star.

"You really shouldn't upset him like that you know"

Edited October 31, 2012 by zRevenantz

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper turned to address Bio. "Well, I'll know that for next time, wont I?" He gave him a smug chuckle, not all that sincere.

 

He threw his gaze back to the mare sitting opposite him. The entire time Harp had sat in her chair, silent as a slow drifting breeze. She looked down at the table with a hollow gaze. She didn't seem in the talking mood as of this moment.

 

Star Keeper begun to recite again in his mind,

 

'The crossbow prod is very short compared to ordinary bows, resulting in a short draw length. This leads to a higher draw weight in order to store the same amount of energy...'

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Flame trotted into the mess hall and addressed the ponies sitting at the tables. "Alright... Listen Up. We are leaving in five minutes, and we probably wont be coming back to the boat until we are ready to leave. Grab your belonging's and get up on deck, the dinghies are in the water and ready to go, put your stuff in them and then we shall leave." He said with an excited tone.

[SilverHeart 741]

(OOC: A crossbow with a 300+ pound draw weight? Good God man...that's alot of overkill.)

 

Silver Heart opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling. She looked out the small porthole to her left and saw that the boat had already arrived. Which meant she had slept in. Realization hit her as she scrambled off the cot for her bags and equipment. Luckily she had prepared everything in advance the night before so she would be ready to leave immediately. Silver Heart hastily rushed out to the deck.

[Nicolae Carpathia 140]

Harp smiled."My carry around harp". Harp began to open her bag and pulled out a small gold harp to show star keeper. Harp looked at her harp and began to strum the strings to make sure the harp wasn't broke from being in the tight space in the bag depmemt with her.

[The-Master 1,176]

It was a funny thing. She seemed to have no trouble plucking the strings despite having hooves.

 

'I know it's just tuning, but it sounds... good.' Star Keeper looked up to Harp's face as she continued to strum the instrument.

 

"So what exactly is a harp player, who obviously has no idea what is actually going on, doing on this ship?" She met his gaze back, and they shared a couple of seconds just viewing each others eyes. Star Keeper broke lock and stared back out across the room.

 

"We don't have much time so I suggest getting it out now."

[Nicolae Carpathia 140]

Harp place a hoof on him."Star keeper there is something i want to ask you". Harp liked him and wanted to know if he liked her back, because she saw something in his eyes that told her that he kinda liked her but she was unsure of her self because she hasn't been in a relationship before.

[zDashiez 496]

(ooc: I actually think its underpowered to be honest, don't forget the types of creatures in equestria, dragons, manytacores etc)

 

Bio, stood stretching her legs one at a time.

 

Her eyes staring to glow green, the glow then surrounded her bags, lifting them a few centimeters off the ground, before falling back down.

 

"SON OF A BITCH" she yelled, slamming her hoof down on the table, causing a massive *CLANG* which echoed through the mess hall.

She sighed, not taking any notice of the ponies giving her strange looks, she untied the mask from around her neck, securing it over her face.

 

The lenses which hid her eyes begun to glow, yet again this glow engulfed her backs as they lifted off the floor, this time managing keep them suspended, she took her leave.

 

Walking up to Star and Harp still wearing her gas mask and eyes still glowing, "you'd better watch yourself out there little filly, we don't know what's on that island" turning her attention to Star, "and she's your responsibility, you got that".

With that she trotted off, with her bags in tow, managing the amazing feat of whistling the same sad tune as Avion through her gas mask.

Edited November 1, 2012 by zRevenantz

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper's eyes were wide open at this point, only to aware of what was coming. He knew what she was going to say, he could read her body language, he just didn't want her to say it. The timely intervention from Bio seemed to be enough to change the subject away from her question.

 

"We don't have much time. I have to collect my gear, just satay here for a couple of minutes and I'll be back." He could tell she wasn't happy he was leaving before she could ask, but she wasn't going to stop him. Star Keeper got up from his seat and made his way back into the hallway.

 

It was a lie, and a painfully obvious one at that. He just needed some time to think for a bit.

 

'Okay, so she's stressed and worried. That would explain it. She would be willing to throw herself at anypony that offered a helping hoof in this situation. But she seemed... sincere. This begs the question: What could any mare possibly see in a stallion who studies history for a living and gets into arguments for fun?'

 

He trotted back to his room, grabbing his travel pack and made his way back to the mess hall.

 

'Maybe things will calm down when they were off the boat. Maybe.'

[Cherry Blossom 864]

Cherry Blossom was still asleep in her cabin. Unaware of what was happening with the ship and the crew. She slept very soundly and calmy without snoring, but softly breathing. The mare rolled over, tucked in gently in her small, but managable wooden bed.

[Nicolae Carpathia 140]

Harp held her head in disappointment she began to play her harp in a soft and sad tune. She was thinking about what was going to happen but the harp seemed to claim her down.She was claim till she hit a sour note in her harp, she was very upset about messing up a song that her father tough her.

[zDashiez 496]

(Ooc: I think you are repeating yourself cherry)

 

Laughing to herself

 

< That stallion owes me for saving his flank back there, silly little filly has barely known him for half n hour and she already has a crush on him>

 

Throwing her bags into the rubber dingey, she removed her mask, breathing in fresh air.

 

Sighing < If only Jugs was still around, I could get this refitted, it's getting a bit small now>

 

She walked over towards the wall, sitting down when she reached it, she closed her eyes, whistling her little tune, drifting off. She didn't hear the monstrous *THWACK" of Avion's crossbow as it fired, or the *SNAP* of some poor innocent tree losing a limb to a well placed shot.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

<Aaaaand... we are leaving.> Flame thought, trotting to a little phone next to the wheel of the boat and picking it up.

"Ok Everpony... We are leaving, I need all of you to join me on the deck with all of your belongings, because once we are gone... we probably wont be coming back until we leave." Flames message echo'd around the whole boat.

 

(OOC: Sorry, I have been kinda busy today. I will post again tomorrow morning.)

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper had raised a hoof to open the door to the mess hall when he heard the faintest echoes of music. It sung sweetly, yet it was tinged with sorrow. He lowered his hoof and listened to the music through the door. It played for a few minutes till he heard a sharp twang. It caught him by surprise. Peaking through the slightest of cracks in the doorway he saw the sad sight that was Harp. She certainly wasn't a barrel of laughs at the moment.

 

Then another sound echoed down the halls, only not as pleasant as the first. "Ok Everpony... We are leaving, I need all of you to join me on the deck with all of your belongings, because once we are gone... we probably wont be coming back until we leave."

 

Was it really time? Star Keeper let out a sigh before entering the mess hall, his travel pack slung over his back. "Come on, Harp. Time to go."

[Nicolae Carpathia 140]

Harp got up and went with Star keeper, she placed her carry around harp in her bag which was around her neck. But she wondered if star keeper liked her , but that didn't matter now she wanted to see this island that every pony keeps talking about. Harp was a little slow so she had to hurry out the door.

[SilverHeart 741]

Silver Heart stared at the mysterious island while she waited on deck for everypony else to be ready to disembark. The island looks normal enough. I'm still not really sure why we're exploring it...at least it's beautiful.

 

Silver Hearts thoughts were interrupted by an order to gather on the deck. Since she was already there she just stood feeling rather awkward for being there ahead of everypony else.

[Cherry Blossom 864]

((OOC: I must've been under a hex during Halloween.))

 

Cherry Blossom yawned and got off of the bed. She rubbed her eyes and looked around her room. Things seemed eerily quiet around, but she put on her red bow, combed her hair, and hovered out of the door. "H-Hello?..." she said out in the hallway. Cherry Blossom started flying towards the exit.

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper had hoped to be on time, but by the fact everypony else was already assembled on deck, he silently fell into line, taking Harp beside him. All seemed to have their gaze fixed on the island ahead. The weaving trees and jungles ahead seemed intimidating at the least. The only one that seemed to have an unfazed expression was Avion.

 

Star Keeper looked to the black mare at his side, she seemed to be a bit... scared. He could read the different signs her body was giving away, her pupils had dilated. He put a reassuring wing over her, the best comfort he could give for now.

 

'I didn't know you were such a softy.' The thought rammed its way into concentration, but he quickly re-tolerated. 'Shut up, does it look like I need your opinion?'

[zDashiez 496]

Avion was unimpressed, granted the island didn't feel right, the place was giving off a bad essence, but whatever was in there couldn't be any worse then the things he has seen during his time as a Pegasus raider.

 

Looking over the other members of this little expedition, it was quite clear they felt something strange about this place to.

 

<look at them, they are scared out of their little minds>

He just realized, they were short on pony, doing a mental count.

"Hell, has anyone seen Bio?"

[Nicolae Carpathia 140]

Harp looked up at star keeper and then at the sea waiting for them."I feel sick, can i rest for awhile"? Harp was feeling really sea sick the way the sea was going back and forth towards the mainland. But she tried not to complain about the situation because it really wasn't in her nature.

[The-Master 1,176]

Star Keeper turned back to the uneasy mare. She was off color (which was strange when your coat was black) and couldn't seem to keep upright. He nudged her in the direction of the shore.

 

"We best get to land as soon a possible. We can make preparations once we've reached the shore." The choice wasn't really up to him, but it seemed sensible, and he couldn't resist taking some form of charge. He looked back to the Captain, waiting for his reaction.

 

"Captain?"