private The S.S. Romantic (RP)

[Marathon 562]

Stacy was in a dream when she began to hear screaming. It was strang though. She was asleep yet at the same time she felt awake, like she was in some realm between actually being awake or asleep. After a few minutes she realized the screaming was coming from the real world and she quickly "woke up". She turned to the direction of Rose. "Rose? Were you screaming?" She asked slightly confused as to what had happened.

[Descant 1,898]

Rose nodded, her breathing shallow. She glanced at the clock in the room. It had been about an hour. "I'm sorry," she said breathlessly. And she was. Stacy sounded tired, and Rose didn't mean to keep waking her...

 

She knew she had said she'd climb into bed with Stacy if it happened again... She waited for Stacy to invite her over, however.

[Marathon 562]

Stacy yawned, "Its ok, i know you dont mean to." She said her head swimming. Stacy then scooted towards the wall and patted the spot in front of her, calling Rose over. "Come on, theres room." Stacy said trying to keep her voice kind but being tired wasnt helping her.

[Descant 1,898]

Rose cringed slightly. She could tell that Stacy was getting impatient with her, despite the kind tone. She slipped out of her own bed and hopped up into Stacy's. Lying on her back, she supposed it was rather comforting having somepony right with her, and closed her eyes...

Edited December 20, 2012 by Descant

[Marathon 562]

Stacy pulled the covers back over once Rose had jumped onto her bed. Roses body heat relaxed Stacy a bit, she didnt realize how tense her muscles were. Stacy then began to hum a tune her mother used to hum when she had trouble sleeping as a filly, in hopes it would calm Rose down as she fell back asleep. When Stacy finished she found Rose asleep and prayed that this would work. Stacy then closed her own eyes and quickly slipped into that strange dream she had before.

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

Moonbeam broke the kiss, but she still held onto Firecracker tight. While still embracing him, she slowly fell asleep peacefully. The last thing she saw before drifting off was his smile.

 

 

Meanwhile, sailors on the ship could see Canterlot in the distance. Soon they could go home and see their families. They all let out a somber cheer.

[Undyne 1,483]

((OOC: So many references to Somber...))

 

Somber had awoken to some ponies cheering outside. He wanted to go out and see what it was, but he didn't want to leave Star... She felt so warm, and the cool sea breeze would ruin that moment... He had gotten up, trying not to wake Star, and went out to the deck, right at the tip. Canterlot was right there in the distance... He was smiling, yet at the same time, he was depressed inside...

[Sunbro 4 Lyfe 939]

It was a beutiful day in the fields of equestria. The pegasi had allowed today to be almost sunnier than normal, as Bright Spark found a lovley spot of grass, and a smile gleamed onto his face. It had been nearly 2 days since he returned home on that rescue ship, and for some reason his parent had been waiting at the docks, which was unusual because Bright spark had not seen his parents since the age of 2. Today was a good day, his mother and his father had agreed that they would have a picnic and talk about there lives. And boy he had alot to say. He would tell his tale of his buissnes, and how he met an alicorn. And most of all, he would talk about Rose, Of her beuty and her voice. Of her way with plants, and how she loved them so. That itslef was convinient, as Rose had also agreed to come along. They had made it to the perfect spot, the eager Bright Spark ahead with the basket. He picked the blanket off the top and lay it flat on the ground.

 

Suddenly, the world had changed. Bright spark was no longer setting up a picnic, instead he was in his kitchen. From the other room, his living room, he could hear talking. Well, not talking. More arguing, and it was two voices against one. Curious, Bright Spark decides to get a closer look as to what is happening. He reached the entrance, only to see both his parents standing, and facing him. They hadn't turned, and it seemed almost as if they were in that spot the entire time. Both of his parents were frowning. Now almost scared himself, Bright Spark asked.

"mom, dad. What were you arguing about?"

His parents replied in unison. "we are dissapointed in you son. We were hoping you would achieve greatness, but instead you let us down."

"I don't understa-"
"look, look at what you donw to the world!" just then, the ground beneth them had fallen back. This revealed a world of pain, Giant clouds of smog and soot covered the air, the clouds themselves coming from the concrete cylindrical tubes which towerd over the world. The actual world itself was grey, devoid of emotion and colour, all apart the ponies below. And thees ponies themselves were all chained in rows, carrying tools over their shouldurs. Animatronics patrolled along theese lines, carrying wepons similar to guns. Whenever one stepped out of formation, the neabry guard would kill them. To make all this worse, there was no natual scenery. No flowers, no trees. All exept one house. It sat near a large metal wall, surrounded itself by a mechanical bush. From the height he was on, Bright spark could see that the closest thing to nature was mechanical. But what made this scene worse was who it belonged to, for inside the window was a unicorn. Her limp body hanging from a rope. It was then did he realise that this was rose. His pupils had shrank and he lept back away from his parents.

"is this what you want son? to have where you live become a living factory? to have your love ones lost?"

"n-n-no! No i dont! i dont want any of this!" he sat, cowering. "make it go! please MAKE IT GO AWAY!" Just  then, the room and the image had dissapeared, leving him in a black area. He then heared two flood lights come on, one over him, and one in the distance. He turned shakily to where he heared this noise, only to see a sillouet within it. he got up as a voice called in his head.

"go on. Go to her."

 

As of now, Bright Spark was unable to controll his actions. He got up from his state, and ran instincivley to the sillouet. It was only when he arrived di dhe realise that this was just a shadow of himself. And yet, cast upon his shadow was an amber light. He turned for the finall time, only to see his home, the place he lived, had caught fire. And in the two windows, were very special ponies. His mother and father. He called out for them to run out the house, and realised that he was now a child agian, watching the house burn. And then the black around him burned, as if everything was flammable. He was now cowering again as his shadow set fire. This time simply screaming no. He could hear the voices of those in the orphanage now, mockking him of his parents death. All the screams of the children.

"no.." HE cried aloud to himself. "No. No! NO! NONONONONONO!..."

"NOOOO!" He had awoken himself from his sleep, sweat poring down his forehead. It was only then did he realise that his life had got to him. And it was only now of all times did he think of his past. he also knew somepony would come to find him. But how could he let them? how could he trust anypony? thinking rationally, he got the blanket, and ran to the front of the ship. There he covered himself once more, and whimpered in the blankets, hoping for the world around him to go away.

Edited December 20, 2012 by darklord260

[Marathon 562]

Stacy didnt sleep for very long. She had woken up again and it was annoying her she couldnt sleep. She looked at Rose who seemed to be sleeping peacefully now, and Stacy could smell her mane. It was sweet with the sent of the forest, even after being lost without a shower in three days. Stacy wished Rose wasnt asleep so he could talk to her, as her mind was growing bored. And she couldnt get up and walk around the ship for a few minutes because Rose was asleep. So instead she began to hum so more tunes quietly so Rose wouldnt wake.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Star awoke to the sun shining threw the window onto her face, She sat up and noticed Somber was gone. "Somber ?" She looked around the room then got up. *He probably just went up to the deck.* She thought, standing up, trotting out the door and towards the stairs leading onto the deck of the ship.

[Undyne 1,483]

All of those bad memories... Were they just nightmares for me? Have I honestly and truly found love? Or is this another ruse? Is this going to end up with me in a warehouse full of rats, like always? 

 

Those were the only thoughts that Somber had given thought about, as he turned back to the sea, not seeing Star coming onto the deck.

[Chespin 180]

After detaching from the kiss, Firecracker had noticed had noticed the warmth he had when Moonbeam embraced him, It made him, sleepy... so that caused him to close his eyes progressively, feeling like it had been ages since he slept.

 

The next morning, he felt heat from the sun on his eyelids, he woke up to find Moonbeam still embracing him, but he decided to stay put, knowing that she can take her arms off him anytime she wants.

Edited December 20, 2012 by Danger Dashie

[Descant 1,898]

Rose had fallen asleep, Stacy's gently hummed song having lulled her peacefully into the Realm of Dreams.

This time, Rose re-experienced her old dream with Greenleaf. Except this time, the flame snake didn't come. The stars twinkled in the night sky, brighter than usual. They lit up the sky to a state of twilight, and as Rose looked, one constellation seemed to be brighter than the others. It was growing closer, until it fell out of the sky and landed gracefully next to her in the form of a elegant, dark blue alicorn with a flowing, starry mane.

"Princess Luna!" Rose gasped. She knelt respectfully.

Luna smiled. "I have felt the turmoil of your dreams grow as you have returned to our land. What causes you to fear so?" Her voice was kind, not Ike she had expected.

"I'm afraid to choose. I don't want to hurt anypony by choosing," Rose murmured, almost inaudibly. "What if I choose wrong? What if-"

Luna cut her off with a wave of her hoof. Not unkindly, she said, "You are not the only pony who has hesitated when making an important decision. Remaining indecisive, however, can hurt everypony involved." Rose tried to speak again, but Luna evidently knew what was coming. "The choice you must make is clear, but not to you. So, I brought somepony with me. Somepony who knows something of one of your choices. I will provide that of the other."

Rose looked up at the sky, assuming whoever Luna was referring to would also descend. Luna, smiling again, said, "But Rose Petal, he is already here."

Rose looked next to her and jumped. Where Greenleaf had stood moments before, now stood a very confused Descant, who, with a nod from Luna, spoke of Stacy's and Little Hop's conversation. Tears appeared in Rose's eyes. "I know what i need to do." Luna shook her head. "Not all is so simple, though, young one." She spoke of Spark, and his nightmares. "Do you see what your hesitation has done to these ponies?"

As Luna and Descant were being blown away, as if by a waking wind, Luna exclaimed, "Be strong, Rose Petal! The time for choice has come! Follow your heart!"

Rose opened her eyes, Luna's parting words ringing in her ears.

(OOC: this took me more than an hour to write on my phone.)

Edited December 20, 2012 by Descant

[Naturematthe 51]

"We should, Scamps. You have been through so much latly, you deserve some good rest." Airy gave Scamps a last kiss on the cheek.

"Sleep tight, my very special somepony. I'll be in my room now. I love you." The last sentence was rather whispered than spoken. He slowly rolled down the hall in his provisional new wheelchair. Once they were back a t home he definetly had to get a new one.

[Marathon 562]

Stacy felt Rose shift slightly and looked over at her to find that she had woken up. "Sorry, did i wake you? Was i humming to loud?" She asked now unsure of just how loud she actually was humming, though to her it seemed rather quiet. Stacy smiled at Rose as she still looked a little tired.

(OOC: ill be back in a few hours. Got a doctors appointment.)

[Sunbro 4 Lyfe 939]

Bright Spark was still unable to sleep. After what he had seen, he realised that he had never actually been woken up by a nightmare before, because they were always so small. He was still whimpering on the front of the deck,, cowering at his life. By now, they were probably looking for him, wanting answers for his actions. HE just couldnt have that! but surley the only way to avoid that would be to keep moving. So he once again got the blanket, and sprinted past the sleeping quarters on the top deck as if to find one that wasnt his, but was empty, and lockable.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Star smiled widely when she saw Canterlot off in the distance. She looked around the deck and saw Somber looking out at the ocean. 

"Hey Somber, Are you ok ?" She asked, trotting next to him and looking out at the ocean. "We're home now...Its all over." She said, laying her head on his shoulder.

[Undyne 1,483]

Somber snapped out of his trance when Star came by.

 

"Oh... Yeah, I'm fine. Just reflecting on what had happened in the past.", he said, as he put a hoof around her and kissed her forehead. 

 

Now, she says that she'll help me... But is it true? Who would I trust? Who else would I go to?

[Windy Scamper 403]

Scamps went off to bed, and slept peacefully. Until, a dream came.

 

It was her wedding day. Everything seemed prefect. Many of her friend were in the crowd as she walked down the aisle towards Airy's smiling face. She met him, did her vows, as the pastor said the most famous words in a wedding.

 

"You may now kiss the bride,"

 

Airy leaned in to kiss her, when suddnely, everything was disrupted. She saw darkness flood the room, as somepony came through, somepony she couldn't see.

 

In a flash, the darkness was gone. But so was Airy. "No!" Scamps cried.

 

 

Scamps woke with a start. She was back on the ship, in her room. 'It was just a dream...He's still here,' Scamps reassured herself.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

@, 

 

Star hugged him. "S-Somber...I'd like to talk to you about something...Remember when you said you didn't have anywhere to stay...and I said that you could come live with Diamond and I...I was serious. S-Somber...Do you w-want to move in with me ?" She asked, Looking into his eyes

 

(OOC: I'm going out to dinner, I will be back later.)

Edited December 20, 2012 by ~Flame Dancer~

[Undyne 1,483]

 

Somber's inside conscious was freaking out at this point. He was being offered a place to sleep... Forever... With his special somepony...

 

"Star... I... I don't know what to say... Don't you think that this is being rushed a little? I mean, it's been only a few days since we've met..."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

@, 

 

"I'm doing this because you said you didn't have a place to stay. I mean...If you want to wait we can but, Then you will still be alone." She hugged him tightly. "I couldn't bear knowing you were alone and had nowhere to go...I want to give you someplace you can call Home." She smiled.

[Undyne 1,483]

That warehouse became my home... I didn't really have a home...

 

All of a sudden, Somber fell to the ground, holding his head. The horrible, horrible memories had started to replay in his head. The expulsion, the skyfall, the near drowning, the cruise wreck... Everything was playing in his mind, and the only thing he heard was the colts and fillies laughing at him...

[Sunbro 4 Lyfe 939]

After a good ten minutes of running around, and another five of splrawling on the ground, Bright Spark gained a bit more sanity. He could no longer hear the other fillys and colts laughing. He could no longer hear them scream as his house set aflame. He could no longer see that crude image of ponyvilee. But the one thing he could still see was rose. Could it actually happen? could he send her mad to the point of...

no. Bright Spark had enough. he went back into his room. But he still had only regained a bit of sanity, and so just went to the corner.

and cried.

[Naturematthe 51]

It felt so great to sleep in a real bed again and without either being totally exhausted or nearly having died a few moments ago. It already was very bright outside when Airy woke up, and because he totally had forgotten to eat something since he had arrived aboard the ship, he went to the breakfast room. He wasn't sure if Scamps already was awake, and he decided to let her sleep if she still was.

 

(OOC: I started the next day because Scamps and I have one thing to do before finishing this RP. I'm already looking forward to the new one^^)