open The Scattered Elements (RP)

[Senor Citizen 516]

Krein felt air begin to fill his lungs and diaphragm... he could feel a special pkwer build up from within, but instead of using it, he didn't. In fact, it more or less snapped him out of his battle mindset.

"What the?!", he asked in confusion. He quickly realized the situation he was in, and quickly brought his hoof across the knife wielding hoof to snap it away. Quickly flipping the pony over in his position, he allowed his horn to glow red with imminent flames, the air around him becoming hot and stiff.

"What the hell are you doing that for?! Who are you?!"

Standoff stayed calm. Panicking never did anything for you. "Well, in answer to your first question, I figured that if I didn't do something, you were probably going to seriously hurt me, so I did something. In answer to your SECOND question, I am Standoff, semi-retired mercenary and pickpocket. Now watch where you point that thing." Standoff gently but firmly tilted Krein's head so the horn wan't facing him.

[Yes-Man 597]

"Gaaaaaaaakkkk~"

Gears grabbed the hoof that had been deadened and looked at it, letting the wrench drop to the ground. He looked at Standoff and his eyebrows narrowed in an angry stare. He used his magic to pick up the wrench, and began to treat his wound.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Kreinbahthur cautiously moved away from Standoff. It had happened again, didn't it? So many times in one day was not a good sign for the troubled alicorn.

"Right... is that Cora's bag?... oh, you know, it might be a better idea to try asking for handouts before causing a ruckus like this.. you do know where we are and why right? Attention is not something we want, especially with whats going on in the world..."

[Mephala 2,633]

"Thaaaat would be mine," said Cora, snatching the bag back. She checked that the contents were still intact, but she didn't look overly upset; rather, she nodded almost admiringly  "Nice footing there, though next time I'd appreciate your asking. Least you gave grumpy here a run for his money; if that ain't worth brownie points, I don't know what is."

With her bag back, Cora felt much stronger-thank god he hadn't taken anything.

 

Snow poked her head from further up, narrowing her eyes. "Are you coming?" she asked, the second time she had spoken. Her voice was very musical and high.

Edited February 14, 2013 by PinkieDaShy

[Senor Citizen 516]

Kreinbahthur cautiously moved away from Standoff. It had happened again, didn't it? So many times in one day was not a good sign for the troubled alicorn.

"Right... is that Cora's bag?... oh, you know, it might be a better idea to try asking for handouts before causing a ruckus like this.. you do know where we are and why right? Attention is not something we want, especially with whats going on in the world..."

"Nope. Why? What is going on?" Standoff went over a full-body checklist, pausing to relocate his shoulder with a gut churning pop. He winced. "You know, if I had actually been wanting to kill you I would have won. But that's water under the bridge. Why ARE you here?"

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"Doubtful," Kreinbahthur said in response to Standoff's comment. "There are many things you wouldn't want to see me use in a fight, so tread carefully if you ever try anything against me again."

Krein frowned, tired of constantly explaining what was going on. He explained things about the unnatural weather and the disappearance of the Mane Six, all a cause of Discord's return.

[Senor Citizen 516]

"Oh. Hmm... Point being? Discord hasn't done anything actively malicious up to this point, has he? Burning ponies in the streets? Mass hysteria? Riots? Anything like that? No?" Standoff figured that Discord was better off left alone until he did something seriously bad, because anything else was just instigating his roundabout fashion of revenge.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"Well, other than the fact that his little weather screwing stunts are killing off the land and the creatures with them, and in turn making life unbearable for ponies due to starvation and natural destruction, I'd say nothing too bad is happening. He's indirectly hurting others, a rather wise strategy..."

 

Krein slightly turned his head to Snowfell. "Oh so you do talk!"

[Skycoaster 697]

Corkscrew, seeing that everything was calming down a bit, backed down. "I think we need to get to Fluttershy as soon as possible and get the heck out of here." He looked up ahead of the group. "I'm with Snow on this one. We need to keep moving. Bad things can happen in this forest if your in one spot two long. Besides, we all need to work together on this mission. Remember the first time Discord came back? It was caused by those three fillies fighting just like we are. We ourselves must embody harmony if we are to triumph."

 

Corkscrew looked at the group feeling a great bit of pride. "Who's not to say we can't keep it interesting though and have a little fun."

[Senor Citizen 516]

"Trying to round up the Elements again? Why didn't you say so? I've been on a first-name basis with Pinkie Pie for years!" Standoff's face clouded over. "Up until recently, anyway..." Shaking off the memory, he looked at the group. "So, what do you say? You could need a good pickpocket and stealth fighter..."

Edited February 14, 2013 by acualy is dolan

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"I'll admit, you've got some good combat prowess, and if you're pretty close with one of the six... then yes, why don't you join us?"

Kreinbahthur hoped things would get along well with this pony, because obviously their introductions had been less than amicable.

 

~An ominous presence drew near as the group talked, and several pairs of eyes glowed faintly in the shadows.~

[Skycoaster 697]

"Um....guys....I think we better get going.....Like  NOW!" Corkscrew said as more and more eyes began to appear in the darkness. "I've got a bad feeling about this. The sooner we get Fluttershy out of here the better. I don't know what they are but they mean business."

 

Corkscrew checks his armor. "So what's the plan here? Fight of flight?"

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

~By the time everypony had tried to move away, the lurking creatures had sprung from their shadowy spots. There were quite a few: several timberwolves (four), two large serpentine creatures, and an extremely ticked off manticore. They were.. strange, their eyes constantly changing colors and swirling around like an optical illusion. The four timberwolves sprang forward and snapped their fangs at the ponies.~

"Looks like a fight then, " Krein said.

[Addem Up 246]

Addem retreats slowly, looking around at the creatures in front of him. "Alicorn, you take the timberwolves. Fire spells, large radius but low damage ratio. Try to scare them off rather than kill them." He gestured to Glacier. "Ice Queen, you and...Snow, was it? You two get the snakes. Small ones don't like cold, let's hope the big ones don't either. Batsy, Cora, Screwball, you get the manticore. Keep on your toes, distract it and strike."

Edited February 14, 2013 by Addem Up

[qqq 217]

"Please, call me Ms. Shard." Glacier turned to face one of the large snakes and readied an attack. Her horn gave a deep glow as a ball of ice formed in front of her. Glacier groaned as it fired towards the creature. At the last moment, Glacier gave another groan and a glow, shattering the ball into several icy darts, all targeting the creatures chest area.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

~The large serpent's quickly darted away from the blasts of ice shards, giving off short, fast hissing sounds which sounded like obvious laughter. They slithered quickly and drew close to Glacier, but rather than striking at once, one of them spat a large stream of venom in her direction as the other slithered up the withered branches to strike and constrict from above. The four timberwolves growled at Krein angrily as they simultaneously charged him, but quickly broke off their formations by circling around him. Vines began to creep up the alicorn's legs... The manticore lunged and swiped at the others viciously.~

 

"Buck, theyve never been able to do that..."

[Flying Ace 142]

~The large serpent's quickly darted away from the blasts of ice shards, giving off short, fast hissing sounds which sounded like obvious laughter. They slithered quickly and drew close to Glacier, but rather than striking at once, one of them spat a large stream of venom in her direction as the other slithered up the withered branches to strike and constrict from above. The four timberwolves growled at Krein angrily as they simultaneously charged him, but quickly broke off their formations by circling around him. Vines began to creep up the alicorn's legs... The manticore lunged and swiped at the others viciously.~

 

"Buck, theyve never been able to do that..."

"Whoa!" Ace yelled dodging under the paw, "I don't really care what they can or can't do we should forcus on not dying!" Ace having no weapons did the next best thing, well at least in his head it was a good idea. Ace dodged another paw and as it passed him he jumped on the same paw and started biting.

[Mephala 2,633]

While she had been on good terms with manticores her entire life, Cora had never seen them act that way, and she tried not to let her nervousness show as she approached it slowly and cautiously. She didn't recognize it, surprising her; last time she'd left, she knew every one by name.

 

"Hey," she said, trying to sound gentle. "It's me, Ffrind Melod Bach. Maly Przjacel Kucyka to you. Remember me?"

 

When Ace attacked she snapped at him, "Twyllo! Stop antagonizing him!"

 

Snow looked up in interest at the languages spoken, but made to attempt to help.

 

(OoC: The manticores speak one of those two languages. Also, how did Addem know Snow's name? She never talked to him and hasn't even introduced herself yet, nor has she used her ice powers yet in front of him...in addition, she's up ahead...)

Edited February 14, 2013 by PinkieDaShy

[Flying Ace 142]

While she had been on good terms with manticores her entire life, Cora had never seen them act that way, and she tried not to let her nervousness show as she approached it slowly and cautiously. She didn't recognize it, surprising her; last time she'd left, she knew every one by name.

 

"Hey," she said, trying to sound gentle. "It's me, Ffrind Melod Bach. Maly Przjacel Kucyka to you. Remember me?"

 

When Ace attacked she snapped at him, "Twyllo! Stop antagonizing him!"

 

Snow looked up in interest at the languages spoken, but made to attempt to help.

 

(OoC: The manticores speak one of those two languages. Also, how did Addem know Snow's name? She never talked to him and hasn't even introduced herself yet, nor has she used her ice powers yet in front of him...in addition, she's up ahead...)

"Sorry! I have no choice at the moment!" Ace yelled as he was flung off the paw and landed with a thud. He got up spitting fur out of his mouth. "Be careful! I know attacking it is something you don't want to do but i we may have to if you can't calm it down." Ace said.

[Addem Up 246]

(OoC:  Also, how did Addem know Snow's name? She never talked to him and hasn't even introduced herself yet)

 (Corkscrew mentioned it.)

 

Addem fiddled with his glasses, swearing softly under his breath. Green lines of coding travelled across the lenses. "If you could not die a little longer, I think I might be able to get a scan of these creatures. There's something odd about them, and I think it might be magic of some sort."

Edited February 14, 2013 by Addem Up

[Senor Citizen 516]

Rummaging around in his pocket, Standoff drew a kazoo, which he began playing skilfully. "What? It isn't like I've got anything else to do at the moment. I have a feeling if I just jumped in, it would upset the calculations of Mr. Pencil Pusher over here." After playing a few more notes, he put it away. "Right, master tactician, what are your orders?"

[Addem Up 246]

Addem groans. "I knew I'd forgotten somepony." He runs his eyes over the pony's body, then says, "Help the unicorns out with the snakes. They're putting up a pretty good fight, but that venom might cause some problems." He frowns, calling out to Krein. "Alicorn, burn them!"

[Senor Citizen 516]

"I'M GONNA EAT YOUR KIDS!" Standoff actually had no clue what these things were, but he usually didn't have problems with the reptiles around here. These seemed different, though... Musing as he beat one over the head with his hooves, it trying frantically to fling him off, something seemed different. But what?

[Mephala 2,633]

(OoC: She didn't tell it to him either. Waaait...I think I made a logic leap here. Oops. Anyways, let's just pretend no one knows her name yet.)

 

"This is abnormal for a manticore," said Cora snippishly. "It's obviously under some sort of influence." She ducked as it swung at her, narrowly missing her head. "Manticores are merely territorial, and we're not anywhere near where they live."

 

Mind racing, she attempted to reason with it.

 

"Przetonie!" she commanded. "To nie ty. Trzeba walcyć. To ja przjacielu." Now her commanding tone softened a bit. "Uwierz mi."

 

At this point Snow seemed rather shocked. Somehow, this girl knew the manticore tongue, and she seemed to have met them prior to this unfortunate encounter, considering she had a ceremonial name and she had referred to herself as a friend. Something was off about this pony, something possibly dangerous.

 

One of the timber wolves focused on Snow and she heard Addem's comment, then rolled her eyes, aiming an ice spike at the timber wolves front legs to try snd break them. 

[qqq 217]

"Ack!" Glacier turned away and covered her eyes to avoid the venom from doing any damage. "Ok, this is on." Glacier realised that the snakes were quick and decided quicker attacks were needed. Glacier turned to face on of the higher up snakes and smirked. Many icy darts fired straight from her horn at gatling gun speed. She shock her head while doing this to spray the ice all over the snakes.