open The Other Ponies: The Canterlot Collapse

[Chickey 383]

"That's quite a bold statement." Hypno commented as he thought for a moment. "So you like runes too eh? I suppose I've never been a big fan of runes myself though. As you can see it's quite obvious what school of magic I prefer. Though black magic comes at quite a big cost."

Edited November 21, 2013 by Pumkin

[Samurshy 708]

Phoenix thought back to about a month after her mother died.

Phee realized how much pain her father was in, and as he sunk deeper into depression, he began to experiment, thinking up the best possible way to bring back his one true love. He shut himself inside his secret experiment room as he contemplated what he was going to do next. 

Phoenix did not like to see her father in pain, so she began to do her own research. She wanted to do everything in her power to try and bring a smile to her father's face again. So she searched in the manor's library. She searched and searched through tome after tome trying to find an answer. On the third day of the search, she was about to give up, but then she stumbled upon a black tome hidden in a hollowed out portion of the wall towards the back of the library. The book looked to be made of some sort of black leather, and as Phee picked it up, she knew right away that this book was different. She could feel some sort of dark energy pulsated out from it. The book was entitled, "Necronomicon". And despite the dark feeling Phee got whilst holding it, she opened it. 

After about four extra hours of studying the book itself, Phee found what she was looking for, a resurrection spell. The tome depicted a spell that allowed it's user to call forth from the river of styx, a late loved one. This is it Phee thought the spell that will solve all our problems 

Phee grabbed the tome and let off towards her father's secret study. But instead of being happy, as she showed the tome to Blaze, he was enraged. Blaze became livid beyond belief. 

"WHERE'D YOU FIND THIS!" Blaze yelled 

"I found.... I found this in the library..." Phee sobbed

"DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS? THIS IS BLACK MAGIC! THE WORST KIND OF MAGIC! THIS WOULD NOT ONLY COST ME MY SOUL, BUT DAEVA'S TOO. AND SHE WOULDN'T EVEN BE THE DAEVA WE ONCE KNEW! SHE WOULD BE A CREATURE OF EVIL, HELLBENT ON DESTRUCTION! HOW COULD YOU EVEN SUGGEST SUCH A THING?"

Blaze took the book with his horn and incinerated it into nothingness.

"I... I just thought I would help" Phee said through her tears. 

"YOU DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS, PHOENIX! I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU MYSELF! I WOULDN'T EVEN WANT THE DAEVA THAT WOULD BE CONJURED FROM THE RIVER OF STYX. HER SOUL WOULD BE TOO FRAGMENTED. I WANT THE DAEVA THAT I KNEW FROM HER TIME ON THIS EARTH! I WANT THE DAEVA FROM THE PAST-" Blaze stopped himself and looked a bit confused, as if he had just came to a conclusion. And then he smiled, for the first time since Daeva had passed. 

"Phee, you're a genius." 

And that as the last time she saw her father smile...

"black magic comes at quite a big cost" 

"Yes, I have heard of the types of costs that black magic has... I don't want anything to do with that. I will just stick to my runes, thank you." Phee said, and tried to smile, even though it was obviously fake. Something was clearly on Phee's mind

[Chickey 383]

"Of course you don't, out of all the mistakes I've made, learning this has been by far number one." He said as he grew a fanged grin. "Only a crazy pony could cope with such a torment" He continued before his grin dissipated. "Well I suppose it's good you didn't have the same reaction Blaze had when he first found out what I was. He even tried to incinerate me." He said with with an almost guttural laugh for a few moments afterwards. "Though that seemed to have gotten cleared up at least. However now he puts a bit too much faith in me. He never really asked too much about me before I met him. I'm sure that if he knew his attitude would change." He explained with a shrug. "I even got invited to his wedding with Deava. Had to force myself there. I can't stand weddings anymore really. Something about them simply makes me irritated to no end." He finished, then noticed the look on Phee's face. "Something bothering you?"

[Samurshy 708]

"Oh no... I was just thinking about home, and what I can do to earn my home back..." Phee stated. 

I don't want to go back to my own time. I want to go back to when momma was still alive, and when dad was still smiling. I want to make sure my father never feels the pain he felt after mom's death. So I can not return to my own time-line... Phee came to a realization I have to do my best to alter history so that it never does happen.

"My living situation.... is a bit confusing to say the least. Although I am sure yours is even crazier... What's it like to be immortal?" Phee asked

[Chickey 383]

"Well I used to live in the Everfree, but rather recently I've relocated to a range of snowy mountains. Rather boring really, but I've found it rather hard to leave after the first case. Though long ago I grew up in the Hallow Shades. It's where most of the bat ponies comes from" He said, before he thought about her question.

 

"Hmm, I suppose the experience varies really. If you're an Alicorn that possesses immortality I would guess it would be quite pleasant. Though If you obtained it the same way I did, sometimes dying long ago seems like a better option. Though usually I just simply try to ignore it, but sooner or later I'll remember. Plus there is also the blood-drinking, one of the more troubling parts of it all." Hypno almost sounded rather odd when he brought it up.

[NinjaCPU 270]

Carrick took a bit to think about it. "No, we don't have much evidence except for blood. This pony, a bloody killer, doesn't drop items. Though I've inclined to believe that the suspect is using a magic weapon. A lot of magical residue and those magic weapons would be able to hide the body until they can leave. Still, we might need to give those ponies protection or use them as a bait to find him."

 

The detective right ear twitch, a sudden change of time. As if the sun was tackled down by figuratively football players, the light escaped and the moon took over. It was night time, the moon light stare over the city in the mountains. Have we been out this long? No this seems....artificial. When did Luna?

 

"I'm sorry, Starbolt." Carrick turned around and open the door. Seeing the night skies right above him. The soft sounds of anger coming from the east. Sounds like trouble. He turned to Quickly. "Hey, Quickly. Care to explain why Luna might have bought in the moon so early?"  

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Quickly took out a sheet of paper and cleared his throat, "Reasons for early moonrise: hostile take over, brain washing, holidays, solstice, or royal command. I also have written down a handbook in the event of a moonfall, if you'd like." He was serious for the moment.

[Azura 1,107]

Azura could feel that there was a sudden change of time. She quickly looked out the window and realized that it was nothing but darkness. "Wait, where's Phee and Hypno?" Without a second thought, Azura quickly ran out the house and looked around. "Phee?! Hypno!" She shouted softly.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno noticed the sky abruptly grow dark. "Well that's... odd." He muttered as he looked around. He then got up after he heard Azura call them, his chair de-spawning a few moments after. "I think it might be time to get back inside." he commented to Phee before he walked over to the edge of the building and glided down. "We were up on the roof keeping lookout. Does Quickly know what the heck is going on here?" He asked as he started to walk inside.

 

(Shouted softly lol)

[Samurshy 708]

"Woah, what on Equestria-?" Phee couldn't understand what was happening. One moment she was speaking with Hypno, Sun shining brightly in the sky. And the next moment the sun became blotted out by the moon. Phee was utterly dumbfounded. What could be the reasoning behind this? Phee followed Hypno off the roof and into the building.

[Azura 1,107]

Azura followed Hypno and Blaze back into the house safely. "What's going on anyway? Why did it turn dark all so suddenly?" She wasn't sure what in the hoof was going on but she had a bad feeling about it. Why in Celestia would Luna knock the sun out like that? Only time will tell.

[Glaceon 793]

Starbolt looked out the window and saw the moon in the sky, yet it was hardly late, it seemed odd that the moon would rise this early.
"Interesting..."

 

Sapphire was standing by the window when it rapidly turned dark and the moon rose up to the sky. "What in Celestia?!" She said in surprise. "Now, that is not normal, expect trouble everypony."

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Quickly sat at the window, looking up at the moon, ears flicking. He shook his head, and drew his knife. "I- mmm... Requesting permission for... to check on something," he says to Carrick. His wings fluttered, and his face looked like it was trying to solve all of the problems of the universe at the same time.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno walked into the room and over to the rest of the group. He hoped they would leave the house soon, all the waiting was making him bored. But for now he waited for orders on what to do next. "If Quickly has to leave I think I'd like to join him. After all, two is better than one." He said, figuring that what ever Quickly was saying was about him going out somewhere. 

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Hypno walked into the room and over to the rest of the group. He hoped they would leave the house soon, all the waiting was making him bored. But for now he waited for orders on what to do next. "If Quickly has to leave I think I'd like to join him. After all, two is better than one." He said, figuring that what ever Quickly was saying was about him going out somewhere. 

 

He cocked his head slightly to the side, "That would be... mmm, less than wise. Considering that I plan on seeing exactly why my patron decided to raise the moon in the middle of the day, and that requires that I report in." He took out a chain necklace that held his equivalent of a badge for police, and ran it over his hooftips. "It's not something I can just be like, 'Hey, can I see Princess Luna with my friend?' Especially because her protection and security are on my list of duties, with the subtitle of 'No unauthorized ponies allowed without express permission.'" He actually took out a list of duties, in case nopony believed him. He was still new to his job.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno gave a shrug and sat down after he pulled up a chair. "Fair enough, but if Canterlot Palace has been taken over and is currently hostile you'll be walking right into a trap all by yourself. Though I suppose I'm not the best pony to be showing up there anyways." He explained. 

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

"And if Canterlot Castle is currently overrun and hostile, it is the LEAST of my duties to figure out where the princesses are," Quickly shot back. He bit his lip and flicked an ear, trying to listen for magic coming from the Castle. "I'm of little use to this team while emotionally compromised. "

[Chickey 383]

Hypno gave a sigh as he held his tongue, a small mix of anger and irritation crossed his face as he did so before it dissipated. He leaned back and looked towards the rest of the group, wondering what the plan was now, and what Carrick thought about everything now.

[Samurshy 708]

Phee entered the room where all of the other ponies in the group had conjugated. She the room was a bit dark because of the sun being covered by the moon. 

"So... What exactly is happening... and is there any way that I can help?" Phee wanted to be of assistance but wasn't sure there was anything she could do. 

[NinjaCPU 270]

A lot of thoughts came towards the young detective. Surely he can find something to do. However, he wasn't one to jump the gun. Carrick saw Azura and Hypno go into the scene. He glance at both of them. "Just some small investigating. Best we better wait, it could be a small problem" Carrick assumed.  

[Chickey 383]

Hypno pulled out his flask, giving a chuckle. "Nothing ever seems to be a small problem anymore, honestly." He said as he took a sip. "Though I'm getting a bit tired of waiting around. All I've been doing before I came here is waiting around in a cabin." He said with a shrug as he thought back. 

[NinjaCPU 270]

"If these events continue to occur, Hypno. It might not be long before you'll be put into action." Carrick said to him. "Sooner or later one side will intervene, be it the 'rebels' or the murder. Though I do fear that it could be the latter might never come." The detective rubbed his forehead.

 

"Quickly, you probably should go over to see what has happen. However, if you don't return by the hour, I might have to investigate. Just take note of that." The detective stared at the window.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Quickly nodded and ran off, turning on a hoof and jumping off into the air. He flew directly to the place as quickly as possible, landing on Luna's balcony. He shook out his feathers and walked slowly towards the door and knocked, hoping that this was in no way related to his new employer.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno nodded to Carrick, taking another sip. "Fair enough... hopefully I don't get tipsy by then... I wonder if I even could?" He said, talking more to himself at the end as the sat in thought. He was surprised he didn't already know. But then again he had only recently started the blood-cocktails. "What do you mean by Rebels though?" he asked after a few moments.

[NinjaCPU 270]

The toxic colors ream in. It seeps though the underground as her eyes lays over her court. Her domain. She owns this land when the moon towers over the mountain of Canterlot. To do what she has done it was not of her want, but of need. Her blue eyes stare with regret. 

 

"Twilight Sparkle, what have you done?" She had said to herself. Only to see what everything that's gone forth. The murders, the chaos in Canterlot. Ponies all frantic. Not to mention, Twilight Sparkle to be forced into Princesshood with still no whereabouts of our dear sister. Twilight, though strong as she might portray herself to the public. Still cries under the sheets like she was a foal. 

 

What could have done? Even bringing in the detective and his group that was able to save the elements only made things much worst. From what she has heard from guards and Twilight Sparkle, it just caused more deaths. She has not been able to mourn her dear sister. Too much to do, so little time. It won't be long before-

 

The sound of wings flapping in the moonlight. As the hooves land on the balcony. A exhausted sigh comes from her lips, as she steps out of the balcony. The months have not been kind on her. Her all-encompassing mane has lost it's luster, lying on the floor. bags under her eyes. Even an alicorn needs beauty sleep. The princess of the night, sees one of her Nighthunters. "Quickly Point" you could hear voice being slightly raspy. "Do you have any news of your work with the Detective?"

 

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"Well, the lack of citizen has a lot of questions to be asked. Such as why they are a good amount of ponies hiding? Is it out of fear? Or is it something else? Maybe it isn't all of them, maybe there just a small amount, but there was a questionable action that happen after Celestia's disappearance." 

 

"Out of nowhere, the instate of Princess Twilight Sparkle. A pony well known for being Celestia's student. A pony she cared VERY much and did not hid that action one bit. She has taken over Celestia's position. It wouldn't look too hard to either see that A) She is very sad that she taken over or B ) she was the one that taken Celestia. There is TOO much speculation on the grounds that nopony knows what happen to Celestia. No body was found and they can only assume the worst." 

 

"So, we have various murders, a "tyrannical" princesses with any type of distaste of the government. All of that creates, rebels."

 

(Will check for grammar later)

Edited December 21, 2013 by NinjaCPU