open The Other Ponies: The Canterlot Collapse

[Glaceon 793]

Sapphire was looking out the window. She wasn't hungry, she didn't order anything. All she noticed was the new pony that arrived, and heard parts of the conversations happening between the group. She noticed Quickly look at her after talking to Azura. "Yes?" She asked not knowing what he wanted.

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire was looking out the window. She wasn't hungry, she didn't order anything. All she noticed was the new pony that arrived, and heard parts of the conversations happening between the group. She noticed Quickly look at her after talking to Azura. "Yes?" She asked not knowing what he wanted.

To Azura, Quickly responds, "A random discharge is when you accidentally do something magical when you didn't expect it. It happens a lot to new magic learners." He turns back to Sapphire, "Do you think you could teach our new friend here some magic basics?"

[Chickey 383]

Lazarus was sitting a few feet away from Sapphire. He raised his hoof. "I could help too, if needed." He said right before he ordered his food. He quietly munched on his meal once in arrived.

 

Hypno watched Azura from his seat for a few moments, before he simply closed his eyes and leaned back to rest while he waited. 

[NinjaCPU 270]

With a satisfied sigh, he takes the napkin and places it on the table. "I know it would be of use to help this fine mare get her magic, but we have more problem at hoof. We need to talk to Donut Joe." Carrick asked for the check as the waiter walks over and gets it. There wasn't much time to screw around, we have bigger things to deal with. 

[Azura 1,107]

Carrick was right, there was bigger things than learning how to control her magic. "I guess it'll just have to wait.." she told Quickly. "Hey Carrick, how do you plan on finding this murderer? Is he leaving some sort of trail behind him?" Azura wondered how they were going to find him.

[NinjaCPU 270]

Carrick tapped his chin, as he started to think about it. "A plan? There isn't any trail other the murderer's need for magical claw, a bloody mess, and his ability to use magic. Other then that, I'm stumped." Carrick replied. The detective throw bits on the table, "I'm winging it for now, let's head out." Carrick adjusted his coat and walked out of the restaurant. 

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Quickly moaned in agony as his food had just arrived. He ate what he could in ten seconds (a lot) and chugged all of his drink, before preparing to leave. Gathering his things, he stood at the table and continued eating until either the food was gone or they were leaving.

[Azura 1,107]

At least Dawnpath got to eat a little bit, Azura didn't even get a chance to eat anything. She was starving and she didn't know what to do. "Dammit.." she mumbled as she followed Carrick in a rather grumpy mood, her stomach growling at him. She looked back at the cafe to see Quickly still eating. Maybe I should ask him if he could spare me some food.

[Samurshy 708]

OOC {sorry for not posting. I work durring the weekends, and when I am not working I am sleeping. And when I am not sleeping I am talking with my friends over skype. So I will make this post as if I was posting a little before Carrick left the restaurant and attempt to make up for it.}

All the talk about afterlives brought back memories of what her father told her about the subject. And so Phoenix thought she would give her input

 

"My father said that he originally didn't think too much about an afterlife, but that at one point he visited it. He met his mother there, on the shores of purgatory, and she explained to him that heaven was more wonderful than anypony could ever realize. That a grand designer who created this world and all other worlds sat in revery with his children, those he created. I am sure your special somepony is sitting down at the dinner table with our creator as we speak." Phee repeated, verbatim, what her father told her when her mother died. When her mother died, her father did his best to explain to Phoenix that it would be alright, even though Blaze didn't believe it himself. As he was consumed with finding a way to turn back the hands of time. It worked, though. Phoenix was able to get over it, however, Blaze never did move on.

 

marking on her hoof

Phoenix noticed the rune on Azura's hoof. And sudden recognition flowed in, from all of those years of helping her father, if she was able to do one thing, it was interpret a rune.

 

"Nature rune" Phee mumbled out loud?

 

A nature rune, on her hoof. It's kind of like mine Phee thought. Wait, no.

 

Phee remembered how her father explained her rune

 

"The rune I gave you will forever protect you in life. You are special, Phoenix. So special, in fact, that I had to create a new special rune, to make sure no one could ever come after you, to take your uniqueness from you."

 

Phee hid her right forehoof under the table.

 

I don't know if it is safe for these ponies to see this rune just yet. Phee thought. Maybe now is not the time, or the place

 

Phee's food arrived and she ate it silently, as many thoughts flowed in her head.

Edited August 10, 2013 by Phoenix Flare

[NinjaCPU 270]

(Post will be edited. I'm on my Ipad.)

 

'148 Amythest Ave.' Carrick thought as he read the paper Phoenix gave to him. 'It shouldn't be far away from here.' Carrick put the paper back as he trotted along the main roads. Trying to remember much of this place. It's been a while since he has been here. A place where you would get chased for stealing away a inmate from the goons of Ice Star. To hide away in a bar where you'd get drunk and get into a bar fight. 'Has that case been that recent? It feels like years. '

 

Around the corner, as the stores start becoming into apartments, Carrick felt it again. The sense of urgency and fear. He couldn't quite tell, but something was afoot here. It was the same feeling in the police station. Was somepony following them? Taking a few glances here and there, he didn't bother to look further. A group this big in the streets could give fear. Right? No...that didn't make any sense.

 

The detective saw the number 148 reach on the house door. This was the address, seems like his thoughts sped up time. He didn't bother to think further and tapped the door. Waiting for a reponse....

 

Nothing. He spoke, "Hello? Is somepony there?"....Again, nothing.

 

The detective watied for a minute and sighed, "Somepony open the door, if you can." Carrick replied.

[Azura 1,107]

Opening a door? She looked at Sapphire and Quickly, not knowing if she should attempt to cast a spell on the door or just wait for somepony else to do it instead. "No, this is my chance." She whispered to herself. Inspecting the doors weak points, she concentrated on them but nothing happened. "Hey Sapphire, how do I-" before she finished, a rock shot straight towards the door right under her, launching her backwards. It broke the door but now there was a rock instead of a door in the way. 'Maybe they won't realize it was me..' She thought as she got back on her hooves.

 

(Reason for edit: Adding some color.)

Edited August 11, 2013 by Azura

[Glaceon 793]

Sapphire was just about to knock down the door when Azura started to ask her something, before Azura could even finish her question a rather large rock flew past Sapphire knock down the door. "Well, that got rid of the door. Not bad for your first spell." She commented as she used her own magic to levitate the rock out of the way.

"Azura, was that intentional or a magical discharge?"

 

(OOC Editing later for color on an IPad.)

[Chickey 383]

Hypno watched the door get smashed with a slight smirk. He wondered why they had gone to this place though. But he figured Carrick was usually right on his decisions. Even though this mission obviously wasn't a social get-together. He felt there wasn't too many ponies to talk to ever since Snow left. He said nothing and waited for the group to enter the room.

[Azura 1,107]

"I- It was totally intentional, yea- No.. Not really. Must have been one of those magical discharges Quickly was talking about.." Azura felt kinda dumb for even casting a spell in the first place. "Sorry about that, Sapphire. Maybe you could teach me a thing or two about spells and how this magical power works when there's some time to spare."

[NinjaCPU 270]

Carrick's nose sniff the smell of copper the house. Just as the rock was moved by the talent unicorn. Carrick took action and went inside. The detective took his time to each detail, leaving no sight uncheck. Everything was out of place.] Moved books, fallen furniture. Broken dishes. Everything disoriented, Carrick took a glance of the blood from the bedroom. This isn't good. "Everypony, stay on guard." Carrick trotted over to the room and open it.

 

 

There laid a pony right on the bed....

 

A pony with the same cuts as the victims. Donut Joe, killed in his own house. Providence. Laying their on his bed, as if he was sleeping the room was moved around as well. There wasn't like a fight, it seemed more like the somepony was looking for something. The blood...oh, providence. The blood was all over the room. Splattered all over once more. Carrick took action, "Sapphire, I need you to check for magic again in the room. See if the same distinction just as the same murderer. Azura, Quickly, and Hypno check the other rooms. They were looking for something, maybe we can find it and everypony keep this apartment on lockdown. I don't want anypony coming in here. Just start creating more chaos." 

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

"Yes sir,"Quickly replies, as he walks in behind Carrick. Faint residual energy surrounds the cuts around the... Body. He asked Sapphire, however, so I'll leave it to her. He goes into the next room, which appeaed to be a living area. Unfortunately, he didn't know much about homes, as he didn't really have one. He also had no idea what he was looking for, and what might be out of place in the room. This place is trashed, that's for sure. I wish I knew more about the homestead. It would help me with my assignment.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno looked at the blood on the wall with an odd face. "That's.... not good." He mumbled to himself. The scent that filled his nose pleased him, but he wished it didn't in this situation. As soon as Carrick gave the order he left the room as quickly as he could and started to search the other rooms for something that would stand out. 

[Azura 1,107]

Azura didn't reply to Carrick's command but she was well aware of it. Looking around and scanning the room, there was nothing but chaos. Everything was destroyed. Everything. She went over to one of the rooms that hasn't been searched by any of the other ponies.

 

She looked around to see nothing out of the ordinary, and then suddenly her mind went blank. Azura felt like she was being possessed, her pupils shrunk and the color of her eyes turned red. "This is the perfect time to do some damage.." she said with a rather evil grin as she started laughing uncontrollably. "This house will be nothing but dust once I'm done with it!"

Edited August 13, 2013 by Azura

[Glaceon 793]

Sapphire followed the group into the house, she saw the rooms they were ransacked, but worse there was blood. She noticed it about the same time Carrick did. She summoned her spear and held it close, in case of any surprises. Alas, the only thing she saw was what she dreaded. Another murder.

"Alright, let give me an minute." She replied to Carrick as her horn glowed with magic as she checked the room. "The magical traces in the blood and around the room are the same fro---" She was cut off by shouting from the other room, it sounded like Azura's voice. Sapphire felt something wrong and quickly ran to the other room spear at the ready. "Azura, what..." Sapphire stopped knowing something was wrong with Azura. "Carrick! Quickly! Hypno! Over here!"  She called for the rest of the party.
'What in Equestria?'

Sapphire put up a see-through reactive magical shield in between herself and Azura. 'Let's just hope this won't get any worse.'

Edited August 13, 2013 by Mal (Starbolt)

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

Sapphire sounded panicked, so Quickly drew his knife and silently entered the room. He tapped her shoulder and scanned the room, "What's up?" He didn't see anything new, other than a slight change in Azura's energies. They seemed more... Hostile than he previously noted.

[Glaceon 793]

Sapphire pointed at Azura. "Something is wrong, her energy changed. She was also saying something about turning the house to dust. I suspect it has something to do with her new magic. Any idea on what's happening?" She did her best to maintain the composure in her voice but the worry still there. 

[Octavia's Bow 2,035]

"Possesion, split-personality disorder... Your guess is as good as mine. We should approach this with caution. It's possible that the Azura we met and the Azura of the present are two different, but inseparable ponies. Basically, hurting one hurts the other. She is a valuable witness, and a potential comrade, not to mention innocent. So far anyway. We should try our non-lethal options first."

[Samurshy 708]

Phoenix followed the group into the house. As soon as she crossed the threshold she felt the same feeling that she felt from before, the one in the morgue. A feeling of darkness, a feeling of anger and resentment. A feeling of restlessness. 

She noticed that Azura started saying some abnormal things. But she didn't really pay much attention. 

"What now, Carrick?" Phoenix asked

[Azura 1,107]

Azura turned her head, looking at both Quickly and Sapphire. "Hellllooo there.. Looking for something?" Her voice was deeper than usual, her eyes started to glow dark red and the house started to shake as debris started to fall down from the ceiling. "Who's gonna save you now?!" She said with a smirk on her face.

[NinjaCPU 270]

(This post will be edited on tomorrow.) 

 

"Well, it's a matter of-" Before he could utter his response the sounds of the yellow mare were loud. Though her voice was deepen, he  could tell it was her. Boy, what have I bought on today. This is bad, he thought Phoenix could of made problems, with an actual crime scene not shown by the police it might of been something good.

 

But this....this is a problem. "Follow me. We might to dismantle the situation." Carrick open the door to see Azura shaking up the house with her magic powers. As he was behind Azura, as he clutch her chest. Unknown if his grip will last or even been blown off. "Azura, snap out of it. What would this accomplish? More pain and suffering? Are you willing to add more to the flames?" He wasn't unsure of how this would work. 

Edited August 14, 2013 by NinjaCPU