The Trotting Dead RP

[The Ponyville Critic 304]

Fire Horn knocked on the door to the school, (presumably) the teacher got up and trotted over to the door while singing a tune Fire Horn knew he had heard before.

"Yes, can i help you?" The mare asked.

"Yes, i'm here to see my son, his name is Starburst." Fire Horn replied.

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand stood beside him quietly. she would wait until Fire had been reunited with his son before she goes and looks for her sister. "isnt this exciting? We finally found what youve been looking for!" she said happily, smiling at fire. How old is your son anyways?" she asked curiously as they walked down the school hallway

[NinjaCPU 270]

To whoever reads these pages. My name is Carrick Murphy. I am unsure if I will be alive by the time I write this, but who ever last this long. I must commend you on your survival skills. For staying around for over a year(or so) along the very apocalypse is means to have luck shining upon your face. 

 

But, I ask dear reader, who or what was I before this? A detective. I feel like I was a good one, but I guess the lies upon how you think of my track record. Nevertheless, there's no need to talk about me. If you ever find this notebook, that means I am have die or have become one of THEM. 

 

Whatever virus or disease that has created this, it has overcome this whole planet. No place is safe. No matter how long you stay. There will always come. Always try to consume the very flesh that has kept your alive and if it isn't the undead that you should fear. 

 

It's the ponies that are still alive. From all the travels I have taken in my journey, I have learned one thing. Never trust anyone. Be it your parents, family member, or friend. When their lives are at stake, they show their pure instincts and fend for themselves only. With most of the groups I have joined, I could always tell that everyone only cared about themselves...

 

When there even some type of resembles of friendship or ponies caring about others. They lose their sense of security and then....the undead attacks or even worst...

 

A page was flipped, was he continues his writing. 

 

However, if you keep having food and water. You CAN just travel by yourself. Though if anypony ambushed you. You'll be dead or out of supplies. My luck has shined on me for this. This past month I have been able to continue on without any problems. Though I fear that I will die soon. The trek to Trottingham to find more supplies has been too peaceful for me. As if some type of utopia has been breached here. I somehow doubt that. The calm before the storm. However, maybe I'll have enough supplies....

 

There's been something I've been wanting to do. The whole situation. How did it occur? Rumors and ideas have been said, but I need to see it myself. Canterlot...that where I need to go. If I had enough supplies, I can take that one final trek. That only final mystery that can be solved. Maybe they'll be something here. 

 

He puts the notepad in his pocket. As he sees the giant wall that encompasses Trottingham peering across the distance. He was near and also knew...if he continues forward. He feared that the storm will come to get him. He needed to find away inside the walls without....them.

 

Walkers....

 

"Lady Luck has shined on me for the last time." The detective tilts his hat a bit up. A small 'hmph' coming across his lips. He took a deep breath. It wouldn't be long if they started to come. They can smell us. It was only a matter of time...a plan. That's what he needed. 

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Ghost and Christopher walked out of the building and searched for the group. He then saw the school and saw Grand and Fire Horn. "I take it those are a couple of your new friends?" Chris asked. "Yup. You have to meet them." Ghost said with a big smile on his face. He enters the school and sees the group. "Guys! I found him. I found my brother!" Chris waves to the group.

[The Ponyville Critic 304]

They reached a class room, the mare went inside and gestured for Starburst to come outside, said she had a surprise for him. He trotted out of the door, looked up and his face lit up instantly.

"Daddy!" Starburst jumped onto his back. "I missed you."

Fire Horn smiled. "I missed you too, son." He said

[NinjaCPU 270]

Whenever there is a giant wall. There will always be them...

 

It never cease to amaze the earth pony. His hearing, in caution mode. The crinkling of grass along his hooves. The sounds of nature that come across him. He took a few wiffs. He knew that smell...

 

It's like walking into your house. You've become accustomed to it, in some sicken way it's be weird without it. The smell of decay...it's near. The Detective continued his walk. If he ran, they will surely come. He needed to stay calm, no use in panicking now. He continue to search the surroundings of Trottingham. Tried to find some type of entrance...and there it was.

 

The sounds of a train came into his eardrums. Must of went inside Trottingham. Must mean there's probably some type of hole into the wall. Carrick rolled his eyes, I would hope there would be some type of door, or walkers can just come right in at any time.

 

However, seems like it was the best course of action. Carrick takes his movement towards the sounds of the train. It was only a matter of time, though. If he was walking towards the sound. They will be there. He remember he has some type of weapon in his saddlebags. Hopefully it would be enough to defend himself before he can go inside...

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand smiled at Stephan "See? I knew it! I knew he was still alive! its lovely to meet you, I am Grand Finale." she said nodding her head a little bit. Grand smiled at the young colt. " And hello little guy. its a pleasure to meet you as well. Your father is a weonderful man" she said before turning to the teacher. "you dont happen to have a filly by the name of Caramel Corn here do you?" she asked hopefully. (are you staying in control of the teacher?)

Edited July 30, 2013 by Grand_Finale

[The Ponyville Critic 304]

Starburst stayed silent and looked at Fire Horn, as if to ask: "Can i trust her?". Go on, she's a friend of mine.

"Hi, i'm Starburst, you have a strange name." Starburst giggled. Fire Horn laughed too, but then asked him seriously: "Where is your mother? Is she here, in Trottingham?"

"No, she left a while back to go to Canterlot. Something about things she had to take care of." Starburst said.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Chris noticed Grand's missing leg. "What happened to her leg?" Chris whispered to Ghost. "Trotters got the leg. We had to cut it off before we got here." Ghost relied in a whisper.

"Hmmm... hold on." Chris reached into his saddlebag and gave Ghost a mechanical leg. "Give this to her. She'll appreciate it."

Ghost wondered and asked his brother "How did you..." Chris chuckled. "What do you think I've been training myself to do for the past year? Your team could use a mechanic and engineer like me." Ghost put the mechanical leg in his saddlebag for later and walked over to Starburst.

"Hi, little guy. I'm Stephan. I take it you're Starburst? Fire Horn's son?"

[The Ponyville Critic 304]

"Yup, i'm Starburst, i can do magic, watch." Starburst teleported behind Stephan, then back in front of him. "See, i'm good."

Fire Horn was standing in silence for a few minutes, then he decided what he was going to do.

"I have to go to Canterlot, i have to find her, i have to see her and bring her back if i can." Fire Horn. "Which means i can't take you with me, Starburst." Starburst looked upset.

 

(By the way, he's an alicorn.)

Edited July 30, 2013 by ShyFlutters

[NinjaCPU 270]

This isn't good...

 

He thought as hear the sounds of them. Carrick reached his destination. The rust of the train tracks as he saw it's railing reached towards the wall. There was a giant door, as he thought. From the looks of it, it was too thick to just break it down. Even with his strength of being an Earth Pony. The detective thinks there is probably some type of equipment that opens and shuts this thing. Maybe he can jerry rig it. 

 

Now, the problem as trying to stay alive while trying to open that door. The detective reached into his saddle bags, taking out a broom handle, turned into a makeshift spear. It wasn't much, but it was enough to defend himself. No time to think, he walk towards the door. The sounds grow louder. It was only a matter of time before they start attacking. No need to be silent anymore, the earth pony trotted in full speed towards the door.

 

He reached his destination as he saw the door on him.  The detective felt the the material of the door. Wood? Seems like a basic pulley system here. Probably on the other side, too.  He turns to see them. Ten of them, all of them missing a appendage somewhere. Be it there hindlegs, forehooves, or even their wings. One of them was in closing range of Carrick. The detective spins the spear towards first walker and quickly stab into their eye. One final grunt as it's decay body finally gave in. Collapsing on contact of the spear piercing the brain. He has some time left. He turns to the door again, the ground doesn't look like it's concentrate...maybe. 

 

Carrick pulled the spear out and place it on the ground. He starts digging under the door. The spear can be used to hold the door...if I can just pull the door up, just enough...

 

The sounds of walkers come again. Just lovely. He turned around as two walkers get on him. There wasn't enough time for a kill shot. He pushed them off with the spear. Knowing full well it will take some time for them to get up. It starts digging a bit more now that his forehooves will be enough. He grips the heavy door. Knowing full well, that if he can't carry it. It's game over.

 

He uses all of his strength. All of his earth pony strength to start to pull the door up. A small lift as it started to get even higher. There wasn't any time left. He kicks the spear towards the door. He groans loudly as sweat dripped all over his face, with deep red all over it. He gave one final pull up. Kicking the spear in a upright position, the spear stabbed the door! Just enough space to go through. He chucked his saddlebags under the door and rolled under....

 

Until he felt a hoof grabbed him. Kicking the hoof off him, as then the spear collapsed and the door fell on his hind leg. A loud grunt, as he felt the pressure of the heavy door on him. Pulling himself off the door. The door finally collapsed. Carrick got himself up, feeling the pain of his right hindleg. ...Nothing too bad, probably just a bruise, hopefully. Carrick limped out of the door as he grabbed his saddlebags and placed them right back on his back. Making his way towards the train station.  Unknowing of what lies inside Trottingham...

[Dark_Princess_Luna 34]

Lady woke with a start, a terrible dream had corrupted her dream world and scared her awake. She shook her head violently in hopes of forgetting the hellish scenes and rose to her hooves. "Zeta?" She whispered quietly. It had slippid her mind where they were. But, then again many things had slipped her mind lately.

 

Punk Beat strolled the streets of Trottingham with a look of boredum plastered on her face. "I miss them...." She mumbled to herself. She was remembering the good times she used to have with her friends before the apocalypse. Black Torrent, Dark Vibe, Soul Song, Painted Lady, and Punk Beat. Suddenly she heard a familiar voice in the distance, "Paint...?" She breathed disbelievingly before she ran towards the voice's location.

Edited July 30, 2013 by Dark_Princess_Luna

[Grand_Finale 529]

The teacher looked at her. "Terribly sorry, we dont have anyone here by that name" and she returned to her class. Grand was defeated. where could her sister be? " If your going to Canterlot I would like to join you. My sister has to be somewhere. I know she is still alive, I can feel it!" she said seriously.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Stephan walked up to Grand and tried to comfort her. "I'm sorry, Grand. Look, we're going to Canterlot next. We'll look for Caramel Corn once we get there. But, here... I thought this might make you feel at least a little better." Ghost takes out the mechanical leg and gives it to Grand.

[Milk Wave 454]

This isn't good...

 

He thought as hear the sounds of them. Carrick reached his destination. The rust of the train tracks as he saw it's railing reached towards the wall. There was a giant door, as he thought. From the looks of it, it was too thick to just break it down. Even with his strength of being an Earth Pony. The detective thinks there is probably some type of equipment that opens and shuts this thing. Maybe he can jerry rig it. 

 

Now, the problem as trying to stay alive while trying to open that door. The detective reached into his saddle bags, taking out a broom handle, turned into a makeshift spear. It wasn't much, but it was enough to defend himself. No time to think, he walk towards the door. The sounds grow louder. It was only a matter of time before they start attacking. No need to be silent anymore, the earth pony trotted in full speed towards the door.

 

He reached his destination as he saw the door on him.  The detective felt the the material of the door. Wood? Seems like a basic pulley system here. Probably on the other side, too.  He turns to see them. Ten of them, all of them missing a appendage somewhere. Be it there hindlegs, forehooves, or even their wings. One of them was in closing range of Carrick. The detective spins the spear towards first walker and quickly stab into their eye. One final grunt as it's decay body finally gave in. Collapsing on contact of the spear piercing the brain. He has some time left. He turns to the door again, the ground doesn't look like it's concentrate...maybe. 

 

Carrick pulled the spear out and place it on the ground. He starts digging under the door. The spear can be used to hold the door...if I can just pull the door up, just enough...

 

The sounds of walkers come again. Just lovely. He turned around as two walkers get on him. There wasn't enough time for a kill shot. He pushed them off with the spear. Knowing full well it will take some time for them to get up. It starts digging a bit more now that his forehooves will be enough. He grips the heavy door. Knowing full well, that if he can't carry it. It's game over.

 

He uses all of his strength. All of his earth pony strength to start to pull the door up. A small lift as it started to get even higher. There wasn't any time left. He kicks the spear towards the door. He groans loudly as sweat dripped all over his face, with deep red all over it. He gave one final pull up. Kicking the spear in a upright position, the spear stabbed the door! Just enough space to go through. He chucked his saddlebags under the door and rolled under....

 

Until he felt a hoof grabbed him. Kicking the hoof off him, as then the spear collapsed and the door fell on his hind leg. A loud grunt, as he felt the pressure of the heavy door on him. Pulling himself off the door. The door finally collapsed. Carrick got himself up, feeling the pain of his right hindleg. ...Nothing too bad, probably just a bruise, hopefully. Carrick limped out of the door as he grabbed his saddlebags and placed them right back on his back. Making his way towards the train station.  Unknowing of what lies inside Trottingham...

(( I wouldn't know how you got in undetected since there are soliders everywhere along the wall, but oh well. Just gunna let it slip till you get to the train station ))

 

Lady woke with a start, a terrible dream had corrupted her dream world and scared her awake. She shook her head violently in hopes of forgetting the hellish scenes and rose to her hooves. "Zeta?" She whispered quietly. It had slippid her mind where they were. But, then again many things had slipped her mind lately.

 

Punk Beat strolled the streets of Trottingham with a look of boredum plastered on her face. "I miss them...." She mumbled to herself. She was remembering the good times she used to have with her friends before the apocalypse. Black Torrent, Dark Vibe, Soul Song, and Punk Beat. Suddenly she heard a familiar voice in the distance, "Paint...?" She breathed disbelievingly before she ran towards the voice's location.

He heard the voice of Lady once again and lifted his head, looking straight at her. "Paint!"

It was shocking how fast Zeta was able to stand up even with an injured shoulder, but after doing so he walked over to her and gave a nice hug. "Please, don't ever do what you did to Ghost ever again. I know it wasn't your fault, but still.."

He let go of her and lifted a hoof. In it held the moss n stuff used to treat cuts, gently sticking it on her neck and wrapping it with Gauze. "You kind of look like you're in some sort of pain. Is anything wrong at all?"

[Grand_Finale 529]

Grand took the leg "How on earth did you make this?" she asked Chris. It was the perfect size. She clasped it onto what remained of her leg and bounced a little on it." It certainly is nice to be able to have full balance again" she said gratefully. "And I have full comfidence that my sister is still out there somewhere" she said, not talking to anyone in particular

[Dark_Princess_Luna 34]

(( I wouldn't know how you got in undetected since there are soliders everywhere along the wall, but oh well. Just gunna let it slip till you get to the train station ))

 

 

He heard the voice of Lady once again and lifted his head, looking straight at her. "Paint!"

It was shocking how fast Zeta was able to stand up even with an injured shoulder, but after doing so he walked over to her and gave a nice hug. "Please, don't ever do what you did to Ghost ever again. I know it wasn't your fault, but still.."

He let go of her and lifted a hoof. In it held the moss n stuff used to treat cuts, gently sticking it on her neck and wrapping it with Gauze. "You kind of look like you're in some sort of pain. Is anything wrong at all?"

Lady frowned as Zeta spoke, "I feel like a monster..." She mumbled lowly. Just then a familiar pony came galloping towards Lady and Zeta. "Paint!" She winnied happily as she came to a screeching hault. "BB!" She winnied back. Punk Beat and Painted Lady were great friends before this outbreak of trotters. Their group did everything together.

[Drago Ryder 641]

Tempest entered his new house and sighed. "Aside from the oppression that would rival Celestia's, this isn't to bad." He thought to himself. "I might explore a bit later."

 

Dark flew through the air above the small town and sighed. "Something isn't right about this place." She thought.

[The Ponyville Critic 304]

(Never mind that last thing, i'm back.)

 

Fire Horn frowned at Stephan, how could he say something like that?
"I don't want to bring my son with me in case something bad happens to him, what would i say to Missy, if Starburst got bitten by a trotter, or he was killed by someone like Zycrin. What would i tell her?" Fire Horn yelled

[Milk Wave 454]

Lady frowned as Zeta spoke, "I feel like a monster..." She mumbled lowly. Just then a familiar pony came galloping towards Lady and Zeta. "Paint!" She winnied happily as she came to a screeching hault. "BB!" She winnied back. Punk Beat and Painted Lady were great friends before this outbreak of trotters. Their group did everything together.

Zeta was confused at first, but saw another pony run toward them at near full speed. He cocked his head sideways and replied back toward Lady. "BB? You must know this pony well if you have given her a nickname."

Happily standing up, with her he gave a small bow to Punk Beat but didn't speak until she would.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Ghost couldn't believe they couldn't find Grand's sister in Trottingham. They had to travel to yet another city. No matter. He found his brother and Fire Horn finally found his son. He felt like they accomplished at least something.

Ghost started to head back to the train with Chris. "Wait, bro! Before I go, I wanted to give you these." Chris gave his brother several crates of food and water. "That should get you all through at least three weeks. Oh, and give me your staff." Chris took Ghost's staff and started tweaking it. He took off the knives and replaced them with electric rods. "When you get ready to use the staff, give it a little flick and then the rods should come out. These will do much better than the knives, Stephan." Chris smiled at Stephan. He was happy to see him grown up and taking care of himself. He couldn't have been more proud than he was at that moment.

[NinjaCPU 270]

The sounds of trotting were pleasant. At peace. He was thankful that lady luck shined on him once more. Sure, the sacrifice this was for leg pain, but the trade was worth it. He was going to check on it, when he reaches a place to rest. It's still unknown what lies inside. Terrors? Relief? A trap? It was all on him. He sees a light peering over him. At last...

 

The sounds of civilization were clear. Ponies talking about their lives as he glance towards it. Seeing a group of ponies talking about as if nothing had happened. The train situation. Looking as if nothing had ever happened. This place look like olden time. He turned to see the guards looking right at him.  This isn't good. With a shiny chestplate, helmets attached on them and spears that weren't made out of kitchen equipment. 

 

He didn't want to start some type of chaos already. He puts his hoofs right up and he exclaims "My name is Carrick Murphy. I mean no harm. All I am looking for is supplies. Nothing more and nothing less. I am willing to trade." Nothing much left to do, but hope he can get himself out of this. Guards usually mean talking to the boss of this city. Providence hope that he doesn't have to deal with anyone he helped put in jail. 

Edited July 30, 2013 by NinjaCPU

[Grand_Finale 529]

"I dont think we should leave too soon. heaven forbid we stay in one place for more than a couple of days. we are all in dire need of some rest, and this place seems as good as any" she said, walking around and getting herself used to the new leg. "And you two need to spend some time with your family" she said, smiling at the two newcomers. " If my sister has lasted this long she can last a few more days" She looked at the new pony, who offered to trade "Im sorry dear, we just got off a train from Appleloos and we have nothing" she said, but held her hoof out to shake. "I am Grand Finale. and you are?"

Edited July 30, 2013 by Grand_Finale

[Dark_Princess_Luna 34]

Zeta was confused at first, but saw another pony run toward them at near full speed. He cocked his head sideways and replied back toward Lady. "BB? You must know this pony well if you have given her a nickname."

Happily standing up, with her he gave a small bow to Punk Beat but didn't speak until she would.

Zeta was confused at first, but saw another pony run toward them at near full speed. He cocked his head sideways and replied back toward Lady. "BB? You must know this pony well if you have given her a nickname."

Happily standing up, with her he gave a small bow to Punk Beat but didn't speak until she would.

Punk Beat smiled wide, "Of course she does! We are besties! I can't believe you're here!!" She squealed happily. She then nudged Zeta with her elbow in a teasing manor, "And who is THIS? Your special somepony~?" She mocked playfully.

 

"Well, uhh...." Lady blushed a deep red and dropped her gaze to the floor.

[Drago Ryder 641]

Tempest exited the house and hide in the shadows. The cyan pegesus then entered the restricted area without alerting the guards. "Now then, what are they hiding?" He thought, as he snuck into the main building. Tempest drew his swords in case he was discovered.