private Celestial Conquest: Adventure in the Great Beyond

[Agent505 661]

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(That's disgusting xD)

 

Metal Gear cringed and recoiled slightly "Well, I assume y'can still see out of it alright yeah?" he asked in a reserved tone, trying to hold back a shudder in his voice. "I'll see what I can do wi' it, but y'gotta stop shakin' the blasted thing 'round like that! Aint no wonder the thing's busted." he sighed as he took the device in his hoof, lifting it up and spinning it around, giving it a good looking over while making sure the wires didn't get tangled up. "Ever'thin' looks fine t'me, I jus' don't see...ah, wait, here y'go" he let the eye dangle again as he opened a drawer under his desk and pulled out a screwdriver. "Loose wires, thing's hangin' by a thread, surprised yer brain's not been fried..." he paused for a second and looked at Slicer, seeing the grin on his face, "Well then again." he sighed as he disconnected the wire completely. "Yer gonna have ta gimme a minute here...hope y'don't get motion sick caus I aint disconnectin' yer sight too." 

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

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(That's disgusting xD)

 

Metal Gear cringed and recoiled slightly "Well, I assume y'can still see out of it alright yeah?" he asked in a reserved tone, trying to hold back a shudder in his voice. "I'll see what I can do wi' it, but y'gotta stop shakin' the blasted thing 'round like that! Aint no wonder the thing's busted." he sighed as he took the device in his hoof, lifting it up and spinning it around, giving it a good looking over while making sure the wires didn't get tangled up. "Ever'thin' looks fine t'me, I jus' don't see...ah, wait, here y'go" he let the eye dangle again as he opened a drawer under his desk and pulled out a screwdriver. "Loose wires, thing's hangin' by a thread, surprised yer brain's not been fried..." he paused for a second and looked at Slicer, seeing the grin on his face, "Well then again." he sighed as he disconnected the wire completely. "Yer gonna have ta gimme a minute here...hope y'don't get motion sick caus I aint disconnectin' yer sight too." 

((I do my very best  ))

 

Slicer burst out laughing. "FRIED...BRAIN...HAHAHAHAHA...OOOooooh that's a good one." He wiped a tear from his good eye before shaking his head. "Just do what you gotta do to get it fixed." He said, wincing slightly as Metal Gear disconnected the wire.

He awkwardly sat down at the desk, leaning forwards so the wires connecting his head to his eye wouldn't tug...that always hurt.

[Agent505 661]

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"I jus' told yer to stop shaking 'er 'round! I'm gonna tear the thing out if ya carry on caus there's gonna be nothin' left ta fix!" He took a deep breath, before pulling out several more tools, some pliers, wire strippers and what looked like a miniature solderer, along with some actual solder and a much smaller screwdriver. He moved the eye out onto the table and, after stripping away some of the rubber insulated casing of the wires, fiddled about with the device for a moment before he connected the wires to the eye and squeezed them tightly together with the pliers. "So, what where ya thinkin' about as a 'job' then? Ya sounded like yer heart was set on the Princess for a moment there, but then again knowin' you..." he lit the soldering iron and moved into the eye, carefully sealing the wires to the eye. "There, shoulda fixed it right up." 

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

Storm had reached her destination. The couriers were early, and were already heading over to knock on the door. She stopped them by calling "Hey! Is that my package?". The stallion who had already unloaded the cargo from his ship asked "Miss Mayflower?" - "Yeah, that's me" was the lie he got in response. She thanked the stallion and gave him a tip.

 

She unpacked her laptop and entered the id numbers printed on the box to order a new courier who would bring the weapons in the crate to her client. She had nothing to do but wait, so she put her laptop on the big wooden box and sat on it herself. To pass some time she summoned some small plastic bags from her pack containing filters, paper, tobacco and grass.

 

After just seconds she was interrupted by a message on her laptop and a ringing noise in the ear-piece she wore to call clients. The name on screen had her wondering, Why would he call after so long? Maybe it's a trap!. She decided to reach for a button on the headset that would accept the connection.

 

She let a few seconds of silence pass after opening the connection, mainly because she was distracted by the joint she was rolling. "What do you want?" she said with a characteristic aggressive tone.

 

[Disclaimer: Storm is always unfriendly. That doesn't mean I hate you, it's IC]

(I know )

 

"Finally you answered! I need your help with an assignment, Storm. I need your tech specialty in cracking some encrypted files from the CoE. It's some tough shit, but nothing you can't handle. Pay's same as always. Will you take the job?" he asked in a stony voice.

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

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"I jus' told yer to stop shaking 'er 'round! I'm gonna tear the thing out if ya carry on caus there's gonna be nothin' left ta fix!" He took a deep breath, before pulling out several more tools, some pliers, wire strippers and what looked like a miniature solderer, along with some actual solder and a much smaller screwdriver. He moved the eye out onto the table and, after stripping away some of the rubber insulated casing of the wires, fiddled about with the device for a moment before he connected the wires to the eye and squeezed them tightly together with the pliers. "So, what where ya thinkin' about as a 'job' then? Ya sounded like yer heart was set on the Princess for a moment there, but then again knowin' you..." he lit the soldering iron and moved into the eye, carefully sealing the wires to the eye. "There, shoulda fixed it right up." 

Slicer ignored Metal Gear's small outburst and remained quiet until he had finished. "It sounds fun...but like I said before, there are gonna be a bunch of other ponies there with the same idea...plus we're a little late, the changeling probably already got away...or was killed...or something. Still, worth investigating. We're well known enough where I'm sure if we walk down town somepony will give us a job...or try to kill us...either way it'll be fun." He laughed and, pushed his eye back into his head with a rather gross squelching sound.

[Agent505 661]

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Metal Gear winced and turned his head away in disgust as Slicer replaced his eye. "Better fer ya? Still can't believe y'had me do that in the first place, what where ya thinkin'?"  He placed his tools back in the drawer and kicked some things out of his way on the ground, before he took a couple of components from the bag of goods he bought earlier and arranged them on the table. "Gonna need a case, 'bove all else." he thought out loud. "I mean, come on Slice, I aint much of a fighter without no weapons, and yer most likely t'get yerself killed than me." he looked off into the distant corner of the room for a moment "Then again, I got some ponies down the other side o' Canterlot that...well my goods wheren't up to standard, it seems. I don't think they'd be too happy t'see me again. Sure, we can head down there if ya wish, but I need to get t'work on this if yer gonna want it workin' anytime soon."  

[rainbovv dash 110]

... the job?" he asked in a stony voice.

She listened to the pony on the other end of the line while she gave the paper of her joint a lick and pasted it, admiring her work. "Well, Deadeye... I was planning to retire, maybe have some kids and a house outside the city and swedish ship, you know? ..." - she then burst out laughing - "If I ever say something like that, shoot me. Well, do you even have access to the files you want to have decrypted?"- she then lighted her joint and took a puff - "Otherwise you will need to also break in there and get them, or make those bastards bring them out"

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

She listened to the pony on the other end of the line while she gave the paper of her joint a lick and pasted it, admiring her work. "Well, Deadeye... I was planning to retire, maybe have some kids and a house outside the city and swedish ship, you know? ..." - she then burst out laughing - "If I ever say something like that, shoot me. Well, do you even have access to the files you want to have decrypted?"- she then lighted her joint and took a puff - "Otherwise you will need to also break in there and get them, or make those bastards bring them out"

"I'll need you for that too, but that's easy for a talented mare like you, right? And don't worry, you start talking like that and I'll give you a firm kick in the ass." He laughed. "So I take it, you'll take the job then? I'll send you all of the information you'll need."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

@@Agent505,

 

Slicer's smile faded, replaced by a slightly annoyed look. "More likely to get myself killed? I may be crazy but I'm not reckless. I've been a mercenary for most of my life, there have been times where I've been stuck in a group of ponies and killed them all...they fought back. Don't call me reckless." He said. "Alright then, if you're so against looking for work here...then why don't we go somewhere else to look for work?" He said, stretching his wings.

[Agent505 661]

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"Touchy tonight aint ya? Nah I never called ya reckless, I said you're more likely ta be gettin' yerself killed than I am, that's all." He tapped his hoof on the ground a few times and gave his chin a rub with the other as he stared at the components on the desk. "Where'd you suggest lookin' elsewhere? Aint many places with higher payin' ponies than here that're within' walkin' distance. Gonna be a long ride to the next place dontchya think? What is it, Halcyon system right?" 

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

@@Agent505,

 

Slicer raised an eyebrow. "So why am I still alive?" He grinned before moving towards the door. "I was thinking of going to mares...but I do feel we would have more luck here. You can stay in the ship if you want, but I'm going out." He said, walking out the door and down the short hallway towards the steps leading out onto the docks.

[rainbovv dash 110]

... all of the information you'll need."

"I'll wait." she said while moving a hoof to her ear to end the connection. As soon as the courier came to pick up the redirected delivery she continued walking the streets.

 

Since Luna was in the city there was an annoying amount of guards roaming the streets. She had to cover herself way better, her hoodie covering her face so nobody could recognize her. But there were also perks to her stay in the city, the groups of tourists who weren't watching after their belongings was huge.

 

After twenty minutes and almost 4000 bits she heard a scream. One of the tourists had noticed his missing money and started yelling into the crowd. It felt like Storm's cue to disappear and let the situation cool down.

 

She carefully made her way through the crowd avoiding raising too much attention.

Edited June 25, 2013 by rainbovv dash

[Agent505 661]

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"Sometimes I ask that 'bout you myself." Metal Gear mumbled as Slicer walked out of the room. He started to arrange the components on his desk in a more organised manner, but quickly stopped and ran out of the room, kicking the door closed as he caught up with Slicer. "Y'know I been thinkin' if yer after some money, y'know where ta get some easily dontchya? We should ask 'round some places 'n' see if anypony needs anythin' doin'...fer the right price, 'course."

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

@@Agent505,

 

Slicer raised an eyebrow. "So...you mean like what we do for a business?" He laughed and made his way down the street. "Seriously though...it all depends. Quick money that we can get allot of means we gotta rob a bank...but that draws attention to us which we don't want, so...we just gotta get some news. The paper, missing ponies, murders...anything. I did see something about a colt who lost his precious daughter or something. Anywho, I'm sure he'll pay allot to get her back." He laughed.

[Agent505 661]

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(Last post for me tonight)

 

"Jaysus Slice, y'aint all that smart are ye? I was suggesting we go fer somethin' bigger than our normal runs. I mean sure, the occasional well paying job comes 'round but, we ain't got the patience ta be waitin' fer another of those, i'd a said go talk to somepony...much higher on the payroll - maybe a certain princess or two..." He sighed, before heading back into the ship and locking his door, and then the ships door before he rejoined Slicer, "So yer thinkin' 'bout findin' this lil' filly then?"

 

(No clue why that posted before I clicked post ._.)

Edited June 24, 2013 by Agent505

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

"Sire I have a surprise for you." Max said.

"And what could that be? Lunch?"

"While you were asleep I drove the ship to Canterlot. I know you wanna see Luna."

"You drove the ship to-" Gold's eyes widened. "YOU DROVE THE SHIP TO CANTERLOT!?"

"I knew you would like it, Sire."

"We're supposed to stay out of Canterlot you-" Gold stood up.

"Alright then... get my glasses and vest."

"Right away, Sire." Max said as he ran away.

Gold facehoofed.

*He drove the ship to Canterlot!? What in the world was he thinking?*

Max suddenly came back.

"Sire, I have acquired your clothing items."

Gold put his vest and glasses on.

"A'ight then. Let's go I guess."

After Gold and Max walked aimlessly, they finally made it to downtown.

"We should be able to see Luna from here, Sire."

"Yes... or we could have watched her from the TV......"

Goldwrench shook his head and sat onto a well,  Max lying down infront of him.

Deadeye left his ship. He needed to kill sometime while Storm Cloud did her work, so he figured his ship could use an upgrade. He knew just the pony to help him. After a short walk, he was right behind Goldwrench in his usual sneaky manner. Suddenly, he exclaimed, "GOLDWRENCH!". He got a little bit of joy out of scaring ponies.

[RedStorm 66]

Deadeye left his ship. He needed to kill sometime while Storm Cloud did her work, so he figured his ship could use an upgrade. He knew just the pony to help him. After a short walk, he was right behind Goldwrench in his usual sneaky manner. Suddenly, he exclaimed, "GOLDWRENCH!". He got a little bit of joy out of scaring ponies.

"YES! WHAT!?" Gold stood up, ready to battle.

"WHO ARE YOU!?"

"This is Deadeye, Sire. A dangerous vigilante."

*Well.. I guess that's fair enough..."

"Ok... hello. How do you know my name?"

"He is very smart, Sire."

*You don't say... sweet Celestia, I need to upgrade him... he's being TOO obvious.*

"It's not nice to sneak up on ponies like that." Goldwrench said childishly. He wasn't very good when talking to ponies, after all, he's talking to a robot all the time. So he was kind of lacking socializing skills.

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

"YES! WHAT!?" Gold stood up, ready to battle.

"WHO ARE YOU!?"

"This is Deadeye, Sire. A dangerous vigilante."

*Well.. I guess that's fair enough..."

"Ok... hello. How do you know my name?"

"He is very smart, Sire."

*You don't say... sweet Celestia, I need to upgrade him... he's being TOO obvious.*

"It's not nice to sneak up on ponies like that." Goldwrench said childishly. He wasn't very good when talking to ponies, after all, he's talking to a robot all the time. So he was kind of lacking socializing skills.

"Back at you, mut. Anyway, I'm in need of a mechanic, and I hear you're pretty good. My ship could use some repairs. If you do a good job, she might be able to live to make another appearance. Anyway, why don't you follow me to my ship and we can discuss the costs and whatnot."

[RedStorm 66]

((On my phone.))

*Oh no...*

"No... I don't want to come with you. I... have stuff to do... Hire somepony else, I'm not coming with strangers."

"Sire, he could kill you (in ten seconds flat :3) if you dont go with him. He is a very dangereous criminal."

"We're just gonna go now..." Gold said. He was a littke scared of the unicorn.

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

((On my phone.))

*Oh no...*

"No... I don't want to come with you. I... have stuff to do... Hire somepony else, I'm not coming with strangers."

"Sire, he could kill you (in ten seconds flat :3) if you dont go with him. He is a very dangereous criminal."

"We're just gonna go now..." Gold said. He was a littke scared of the unicorn.

"I like your little companion. He's very smart. You should probably take his advice, especially if you like your head where it is. But I'll be frank, I don't wanna have to kill you or anything. I just wanna do business. All you seem to be doing is watching Luna, and, like I said, she's probably gonna die if I don't get where I want as fast as possible."

[RedStorm 66]

Gold sighed. It wasn't the first time somepony threatned him.

"Alright then... what do you want me to do?" He asked as he turned around.

"I can fix the machine, Upgrade it... I ain't that good with shields, though. They're the new stuff. But Ill get the hang of it sooner or later."

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

Gold sighed. It wasn't the first time somepony threatned him.

"Alright then... what do you want me to do?" He asked as he turned around.

"I can fix the machine, Upgrade it... I ain't that good with shields, though. They're the new stuff. But Ill get the hang of it sooner or later."

"It needs some basic repairs. I also wanted you to look at the autopilot, if you know anything about that Zebrayik Federation technology. It's a useful function, but it's constantly on the frizz. Add any small upgrades you think are necessary  as well. I need this thing running at its best."

[RedStorm 66]

"Alright then... Ill see what I can do about it.."

Gold didn't ask about the money. He just wanted to get this over with.

"So... where is your ship?"

*That ship must be better than ours... hm... maybe I can trick em... not letting a rebel escape.*

"I also need the materials as well..."

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

"Alright then... Ill see what I can do about it.."

Gold didn't ask about the money. He just wanted to get this over with.

"So... where is your ship?"

*That ship must be better than ours... hm... maybe I can trick em... not letting a rebel escape.*

"I also need the materials as well..."

"Follow me." He led him to his ship, and walked inside, gesturing for him to follow. "I can give you money for materials and whatnot. Just do a good job, and make it as fast as you can." He opened up a small closet and a pony's skull fell out and rolled by Gold's hoof. He reached into the closet and pulled out a small toolbox. "You can use any of this if it helps." He then kicked back, leaning against a wall inside his chip, lighting a cigar.

Edited June 24, 2013 by Mellon Collie

[RedStorm 66]

Gold was now scared.

*A-a skull? What is this!?*

He thought to get this over with. He looked everything over, got the materials and started 'repairing' the autopilot. Gold made the autopilot to drive around randomly.

*If I'm going to get away with this with a slow ship...*

He smirked and made some changes to the engines as well. He made it worse.

Whenhe was finished he came back: "I finished! No need to pay me... Ill get going."

He started going out the door.