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Nexus finished his song, and decided to go find Apollo to see about procuring a weapon. He knew he likely wouldn't need one, but he slept better at night with some manner of defense. He managed to find him by a fire pit, talking to some other ponies. One of them was talking in a very condescending way. This made the bat pony roll his eyes. Another ingrate giving Guards the business. Nexus had a deep respect for Guards, so he always made sure to give them such respect.

"General Apollo. I hate to interrupt sir, but I wanted to request that a weapon be put in my room in the barracks." He said in his best stoic voice. He remembered his father telling him to address Guards in this manner, on duty or otherwise. It was to show them respect. He was actually embarrassed he didn't do so before.

"I sleep better at night with a means of defense in hoofs reach, sir." He added.  

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"You wouldn't last one day in training you whelp. Allow me to explain. I am trying to teach you to improvise." Apollo got real close to the disrespectful pony.

"You'll come to realize,superiors don't need a good reason half the time. And sometimes their reasons are horrible." He said. He can tell this pony was gonna give him trouble.

 

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Apollo snapped around and saw it was Nexus.Normally he would yell at a pony for interrupting his berating of an insolent pony, but he had some respect for Nexus.

"Fill out a requisition form....I mean yes, you can. What is the weapon?"

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Nexus, for a brief second, actually believed he would have to fill out a requisition form. But that was quickly crushed. He tension in the area was near palpable. But he ignored it for now, as he had more pressing matters to attend to.

"I would like to request a pair of hoof claws sir. Preferable ones augmented with a electric shock spell." He wasn't 100% sure if Apollo would have such a weapon, but he WAS a general. Surely he had these things to keep his troops stocked. Nexus couldn't shake the feeling that this was more than a simple vacation, but he brushed it off for now. Get the hoof claws, figure the rest out later.

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Night Song shrugged her shoulders, then she froze for a little at the sight of the stallion that came toward them and began talking harshly to them.

 

 In her eyes, it was almost army-like, like he thought Rambler was a soldier. What's going on? Is this supposed to be vacation, or military training? Nevertheless, she took flight once more and hovered above her friend while looking down at the stallion berating him. "The letter said that this was a vacation. I didn't think we were going to be trained for the army. Was there something I missed?" she asked politely, but with a stern look. 

Edited May 20, 2013 by MagicalStarRain

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Night Song shrugged her shoulders, then she froze for a little at the sight of the stallion that came toward them and began talking harshly to them.

 

In her eyes, it was almost army-like, like he thought Rambler was a soldier. What's going on? Is this supposed to be vacation, or military training? Nevertheless, she took flight once more and hovered above her friend while looking down at the stallion berating him. "The letter said that this was a vacation. I didn't think we were going to be trained for the army. Was there something I missed?" she asked politely, but with a stern look.

Rockshire listened to both sides of this conversation before adding in her rebuttal.

 

"And, really... You cannot command us what to do. We are nothing but simple common ponies. Not as one of your soldiers. And, you're not trying to intimidate anyone, especially me. I've grown up around ponies like you."

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Dusty nodded at Crystal's explanation of Nexus's behavior. "Yes, he clearly seemed upset at changelings and talking about them. I feel bad for him."

 

After all the things, that Nexus had to say about changelings, Dusty knew that we would never let any of them come close to Crystal. He now felt like he had a silent promise with Nexus. "Don't worry. I'll keep her safe."

 

Dusty then walked back to the fire pit as well. He looked at the other ponies, who had started using the pit now as well. The question Crystal asked was justified. "Well, i guess we'll use the heat of the open fire to bake it. We'll...." he had to think a second. "...just have to suspend it above the flame somehow..."

Edited May 20, 2013 by coolwar13@yahoo.de

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Crystal thought a moment. She was actually proud of herself and Dusty for being able to get as far as they did. They found the resources, got it together, did the work. They improvised pretty well. Then again, Dusty was probably used to it. They trotted over to the fire pit, and ignoring everypony else, Crystal TK'd a pie and set it gently on the flame to let it cook.

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(Time to show this group how a man...mare....unicorn, improves a pie. Let us put up or shut up ) 

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"You wouldn't last one day in training you whelp. Allow me to explain. I am trying to teach you to improvise." Apollo got real close to the disrespectful pony. "You'll come to realize,superiors don't need a good reason half the time. And sometimes their reasons are horrible." He said. He can tell this pony was gonna give him trouble.

 

Rambler wasn't going to take this. "Let me get one thing straight. You are not my superior. This isn't the military, and you can't order me around. Just because you're big and loud and have an ego the size of the bucking moon, doesn't mean you can tell me what to do. Quit acting so bucking pompous." 

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Apollo looked at Nexus confused.

"I can get you a hoof claw...but ones augmented with electric shock spells are going to be tricky. Normally civilians don't have such weapons since they are dangerous. I'm afraid a formal requisition paper will have to be filled out,  but since I'm a general we can skip that nasty paperwork." Apollo explained as he turned around.

 

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"This is a vacation, but if you're gonna insult me like one of my recruits I will treat you as such." Apollo said with a low voice. He calmed down a little when he saw Rockshire and heard her voice.

"If you grew up around ponies like me, then you should know to follow their orders. Don't like it..here..tell my Public Relations and Pony Resources on me. As soon as this letter is sealed it teleports to them." Apollo said tossing the letter to the group. He figured they wouldn't do it, but he wanted to show them he wasn't playing

(hint hint)

 

 

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"Pompous? Egotistical? You really want to judge me before you get to know me? I'd expect as much from a civilian. Always bringing it upon themselves to judge whoever they want to without prior knowledge." Apollo said with a hint of hostility in his voice. He then brought his face close to Ramblers.

"One more thing.If you bring up the Guards and my service with them as a negativism...I will show you why the changelings fear me."

Edited May 20, 2013 by Auron

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Nexus nodded. He then noticed him toss a complaint form to the group. Nexus felt it was time to make a contribution to the chat.

"What is this about? Not being able to make pie?" He looked over to the fire pit and saw Crystal cooking one over the pit.

"Looks like Crystal and her coltfriend had little trouble with it. Why are you three struggling so much?"

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Nexus nodded. He then noticed him toss a complaint form to the group. Nexus felt it was time to make a contribution to the chat. "What is this about? Not being able to make pie?" He looked over to the fire pit and saw Crystal cooking one over the pit. "Looks like Crystal and her coltfriend had little trouble with it. Why are you three struggling so much?"

 

Rambler scowled at him. "And who asked you? I've had more than my fill of pompous blowhards for one day. Unless you're looking to get your teeth knocked out, I suggest you go find something better to do than criticizing people you don't know over something that doesn't concern you."

 

(By the way, Dusty's solution to baking the pie over an open fire wouldn't work. At all. And you still don't have the ingredients for it.)

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(Fair enough.)

Nexus was usually laid back, but this colt was not only being an arse to him, but to a general of the guard. He wasn't having any of it. He stepped up to him glaring daggers.

"You should be showing more respect to a colt who fights and dies so you can live the peaceful life you do. You want to get violent? Then you better be prepared to fight like your life depends on it you condescending prick!" Nexus was ready to fight. He stood tall, never broke his gaze from the colt, and barred his teeth so his fangs were visible. 

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(Fair enough.)

Nexus was usually laid back, but this colt was not only being an arse to him, but to a general of the guard. He wasn't having any of it. He stepped up to him glaring daggers.

"You should be showing more respect to a colt who fights and dies so you can live the peaceful life you do. You want to get violent? Then you better be prepared to fight like your life depends on it you condescending prick!" Nexus was ready to fight. He stood tall, never broke his gaze from the colt, and barred his teeth so his fangs were visible. 

 

"Oh, I'm scared now. An overgrown rodent* with dental problems is glaring at me. Lad, I've killed dragons. I've swam with naiads and fought with pirates and soldiers both. You're not going to frighten me that easily. Why don't you just turn around and walk away before I get mad."

 

(*Actually, bats aren't rodents, but I'm too lazy to look up what they technically are.)

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Nexus was fighting the urge to just attack this prick. He did let out a deep growl.

"If your such a tough guy, why do you whine like a foal when your hoof isn't held through an exercise? I don't care who you are or what you have done, Guards put everything on the line for you, and for you to berate them is just ingratitude. So unless you extend this colt a formal apology for your condescending attitude, I will tear into you like the sad, loud, fussy baby you are!" Nexus was thankful for the armor he wore. It would help. He didn't care if he got his flank kicked, he wouldn't allow the Guards to be treated like this. His wings flared out in an aggressive stance, he positioned his fangs to an attack position, and let out a bat like hiss this time. He figured that if he could kill a squad of changelings, he could handle one loudmouth.  

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Nexus was fighting the urge to just attack this prick. He did let out a deep growl.

"If your such a tough guy, why do you whine like a foal when your hoof isn't held through an exercise? I don't care who you are or what you have done, Guards put everything on the line for you, and for you to berate them is just ingratitude. So unless you extend this colt a formal apology for your condescending attitude, I will tear into you like the sad, loud, fussy baby you are!" Nexus was thankful for the armor he wore. It would help. He didn't care if he got his flank kicked, he wouldn't allow the Guards to be treated like this. His wings flared out in an aggressive stance, he positioned his fangs to an attack position, and let out a bat like hiss this time. He figured that if he could kill a squad of changelings, he could handle one loudmouth.  

Rambler burst out laughing. "Ahahahahahah! You actually thought I would be intimidated by that didn't you? Oh, that's... that's rich. Right now I think I'd rate you as just a touch more of a threat than that weirdo who was stalking my ex-girlfriend. I can tell you right now, you're not going to intimidate me no matter how hard you try, and I'll even tell you why. As long as you're wearing armor, it just tells me how insecure you are. I don't need armor to feel safe. I can take a solid hit without it. But if you really want to go for it, just go right ahead and try me." He took out his trademark flask and took a deep pull of whiskey. "Well? I'm right here."

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Laughing. Nexus couldn't process how anypony could be so...so...awful. So vile. And then he chastised the armor. When he did that, you could see the pain and hate in his eyes, as he glared fire at the pony. A few tears started welling up, but through hateful eyes. He spoke poisonously and through barred teeth.

"My father DIED in this armor. He died protecting me from changelings! Not only have you spit on me and the colt who BROUGHT you here, you Irish piece of piss, but now you mock what is left of my father. I don't care how intimidated you are, I will KILL you for that you MOTHER BUCKER!!!" 

 

(Welp, you pissed off Nexus so much he went into a murderous rage. Not just saying this because it is my OC, but I would find it odd if Nexus didn't win. Mainly because he is larger and is fighting with rage. But he wouldn't kill Rambler.)  

Edited May 20, 2013 by ActFast231

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Dusty had an idea, seeing how difficult it would be to bake all the pies in time, using the method they were using right now...but then he thought of his talent as an engineer.

 

"Well, this could take too much time. But I think I could build something to make it easier. It would help all the other ponies as well." he said to Crystal and smiled.

 

He looked at the many bricks laying around. He then picked up lots of the bricks and started assembling them and placing them to form what seemed to be a brick oven. Soon enough, the brick oven was standing and the fire was burning below it, heating the stone from below.

 

"There, now we can place many pies onto the brick and it'll heat them and hopefully bake them thoroughly." a few sweat drops stained his forehead.

 

He hadn't noticed the fight, that seemed to be breaking out soon at first, but after he was finished, he eventually looked over to the 3 arguing stallions. "What is going on?"

Edited May 20, 2013 by coolwar13@yahoo.de

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Rambler remained completely calm in the face of Nexus' aggression. "I never said anything about your father, I said if you were any real threat to me you wouldn't need to wear armor, and I meant it. But if you think I deserve it, go ahead. Do your worst. I'm not going to stop you."

Edited May 20, 2013 by Alex Kennedy

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He stood there, facing the Irish pony, a few tears still present. Nexus raised a foreleg and punched his jaw with as much force as he could muster. Enough for hoof throb. And without another word, retreated to his room in the barracks. He sat at the edge of his bed, flashbacks pouring in. His subconscious, in an attempt to keep damage minimal, numbed Nexus from the inside, so he stared at the wall with a blank expression. Although his eyes portrayed a LOT more than his face did. 

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He stood there, facing the Irish pony, a few tears still present. Nexus raised a foreleg and punched his jaw with as much force as he could muster. Enough for hoof throb. And without another word, retreated to his room in the barracks. He sat at the edge of his bed, flashbacks pouring in. His subconscious, in an attempt to keep damage minimal, numbed Nexus from the inside, so he stared at the wall with a blank expression. Although his eyes portrayed a LOT more than his face did. 

 

Rambler couldn't help but smile as his mouth started to bleed. "I have to admit, that was a good shot," He said, mostly to himself, as the stallion retreated. He spat out blood as he turned back to Rockshire and Night Song.

 

 

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"Sorry about that. I really don't like fighting, but I can't stand pompous military types."

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Apollo was about to respond to Ramblers arrogance but soon found Nexus doing what he wanted to do.

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"Now are you both done?" Apollo asked. His eyes showed anger but the smile on his face did not.

"Now, Rambler. Look over there. They Improvised and made the fire pit into an oven."

 

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"GOOD! That is what i wanted to see. A pony using their brains to improvise!" He shouted. 

 

Apollo soon calmed down,though not much. He had dealt with whiny,arrogant recruits before, but this time was a little different. He found himself quicker to anger than usual.

Maybe its because we're at my home. He thought.

Apollo wanted to go back to Rockshire but Rambler was seeking the mares support. He decided to check up on Evergreen instead. He took a deep breath and hovered over to her.

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"Hello, how goes the Apple picking?" He said to her, trying to be more approachable

Edited May 20, 2013 by Auron

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(Long post incoming)

 

Crystal saw Nexus storm off, and immediately began to follow. She turned around to face Dusty.

"I will be right back, I need to go see what is wrong with Nexus." She turned and trotted off to the barracks. She eventually managed to find the bat ponies room, silently stepping in to see him sitting on his bed. He looked...dead. His eyes, that is. She rarely saw him like this. She went over to sit next to him.

"You OK?" She asked softly. No response. Not even a nod or movement to acknowledge her presence.

"It's about the incident isn't it?" The only sign that he was listening was the water forming in his eyes slowly. He still carried a deadpan look and stood statue still. She moved to hug him-as awkward as it was with heavy armor in the way-to see if she could get him respond.

 

He turned his head away, trying to conceal his face. His eyes were closed now, unable to escape the horrors that flashed through his mind. The ponies he saw die, the pain others felt over losing loved ones, the shock of somepony getting stabbed in the back by brothers, sisters, spouses. It scarred him. Badly. His father fought bravely along with his comrades only to fall. And he just witnessed the gratitude the general public showed for such sacrifice. If that turned into a fight, he may of killed him. 

"There was nothing you could've done. I keep telling you that." Crystal spoke up.

"And I keep telling you thats bull. " He finally choked out

"I couldn't save half the ponies there, and I sat by and let my family die. And everyday it hurts like it was yesterday." He had streaks across his face now, though he didn't sob. 

"He gave everything so I could live. He went out like a true Guard. And...that...that is the thanks he gets." He said bitterly.

"Just ignore ponies like that. They really aren't worth the time." She said calmly. He simply grunted in response. Crystal hugged tightly once more before she got up, and headed for the door.

"You'll have fun here. Trust me. Now try to feel better. OK?" She felt helpless to do anything to comfort him, as she knew from experience that it was fruitless. So she simply closed the door behind her and headed back to the orchard. Nexus had his head in one hoof, and while no sound was made, his breathing became sporadic, his face contorted into a face that would make Sombra shed a tear. 

Edited May 20, 2013 by ActFast231

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Rambler couldn't help but smile as his mouth started to bleed. "I have to admit, that was a good shot," He said, mostly to himself, as the stallion retreated. He spat out blood as he turned back to Rockshire and Night Song.

 

 

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"Sorry about that. I really don't like fighting, but I can't stand pompous military types."

 

 

Rockshire just watched the entire scene unfold, cringing once she saw a blow goes to Rambler's face. 

 

"Are you sure that you are all right, Rambler? That WAS quite a blow to your head...", she said, going through her saddlebag and collecting a hoofkerchief. "Here. It's more effective that you wipe the blood than simply spitting..."

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Rockshire just watched the entire scene unfold, cringing once she saw a blow goes to Rambler's face. 

 

"Are you sure that you are all right, Rambler? That WAS quite a blow to your head...", she said, going through her saddlebag and collecting a hoofkerchief. "Here. It's more effective that you wipe the blood than simply spitting..."

Rambler took the hoofkerchief gratefully, wiping away as much blood as he could. "Oh, that? It's fine. Fightin's like breathin' for an old rake-hell like me, even if I try to avoid nowadays. It feels good to take a shot every now and then. And I might have deserved it that time anyway. I appreciate the concern though, all the same. You're a good lass."

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Rambler couldn't help but smile as his mouth started to bleed. "I have to admit, that was a good shot," He said, mostly to himself, as the stallion retreated. He spat out blood as he turned back to Rockshire and Night Song.

 

 

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"Sorry about that. I really don't like fighting, but I can't stand pompous military types."

 

Night Song just stood there the whole time, frozen like a unicorn trapped her in a block of ice. "You should stay down for now Rambler," she said shakily. Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she then added,"Next time that happens, I'll do the talking." She then picked up the letter that that stallion tossed at her and Rockshire. "What should we do about this?"