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[00Pony 286]

He had wandered in the night. Not very far, but further out of the camp than he had been the night before. Saronyx shook the haze of the vision from his eyes and yawned. Dreams were a common thing that everypony did, for some inexplicable reason. Lucid dreams were also an uncommon occurrence. However, Saronyx's were never just dreams. He was looking through Rifts, more often than not, and mentally following the specimens he observed turned into his actually getting up and moving. It was easy enough to pass off as sleep walking, but it didn't occur often enough to be such a problem.

 

The Crystal stallion yawned one more time, and glanced back at the way he'd come. He could still see the camp, to some degree, an he was sure he could find his way back. Really, some form of explanation would be needed, but he didn't plan to be gone from them for to long. It was a self imposed tradition for him to wander in the morning, wake himself up.

 

And so, Saronyx struck out at a leisurely pace in the same direction he'd been going in his sleep. For several minutes he kept this pace up, quietly humming the Crystal Anthem as he went. It was at this point that his ear twitched. Had he just heard a voice. The Crystal stallion glanced at his surroundings, not fully sure where it had come from, before looking up. Why he saw was, to say the least, rather amusing, if worrying at the same time, "Excuse me, miss? May I inquire as to what you are doing dangling from a tree branch?"

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(That felt a little godmoddy...)

[Umbreon 569]

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Pavisa

 

"Huh, coffee?  Sure, black if you have it..."  This was always the worst part of her day, waking up in the mornings.  The bruises from last night weren't making it a better experience at all.  "Thanks Blast...  I didn't get a chance to ask last night, you didn't get hurt too badly though did you?"  She seemed to recall him trying to let Orion leave before things got crazy in the forest, so as far as she was concerned the stallion was alright.  She had no idea about what had happened afterwards when he went off with Chivalry, but after Blast's brief fight with Crimson last night it was safe to assume it hadn't gone well.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

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Blast shrugged as he poured Pasiva a cup of black coffee.

"I've been better, but my wounds are nothing to slow down over. I'll manage just fine. Chivalry made it alright, too. Although, I did recover some info on this alicorn." He said, giving her the cup. "This alicorn has already read the first half of this Litany. Now, he has the ability to conjure up more spells than before, such as a blizzard. I know this because he tried freezing me and Chivalry last night. This guy doesn't know how to control his new spells, though. I assume that the blizzard spell was meant to go directly at us, but instead, he began freezing the area around him."

[Ihei 713]

@@00Pony,

 

(( OOC: It's okay; it wasn't that bad.. it's not like he had telepathic powers that told him where she was. THAT would be godmod-y. ))

 

Willow Starsinger

 

 "Um, I'm kind of in a tight situation right now.. I can die any second!" Willow said frightenedly, looking down at the ground yet again."Can you please just help? Please?" Willow asked, starting to lose her grip.

[Kulstor 254]

Rakon awoke, yawning as he got up.  Feeling hungry he grabbed a rock that was nearby and started to eat it, also picking up a bit of a branch to eat once he finished with the rock, holding it in his other hand.  He then thought he'd go around to see how the ponies in the group were doing.  He looked from where he was to see if he could see any nearby to wonder over to talk to that didn't look to busy at the moment.

[Umbreon 569]

Pavisa

 

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Pavisa gave a small shrug as she took the cup from Blast, bringing it up to take a sip of the coffee.  "Thanks" she muttered as she took another drink.  The coffee would help, she wasn't much of a talker first thing in the morning and this would have her awake and back to normal quicker.  

 

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Seeing the dragon waking up, Pavisa held up a hoof to wave him over.  I just realized I don't even know his name yet...  She still wasn't in a very talkative mood, at least not until she'd have an opportunity to drain the cup, but it wouldn't hurt to be a little social.  Especially wouldn't hurt to get to know the largest member of the party that was scaled and could breathe fire.

[00Pony 286]

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(It still feels a little coincidentally-convenient to me. Ah well.)

"I am able to see that." Saronyx said in response to this curious mare's statement, though it was more to himself than to her.

In all reality, her branch wasn't that terribly far off the ground. The worst she'd obtain from a fall such as that would be a few bruises, some minor lacerations and probably be sore for the next day or so. Then again, panicking tended to make one see their predicament as a lot worse than it really was. She pleaded for him to help, and despite the short fall, Saronyx obliged, trotting until he was standing directly beneath the mare, "Just keep calm, miss. You are going to be fine. I'm right here to catch you." His voice was the same ever-present calm that he used in most of his dealings.

 

 

(and here is my shortest post to date)

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Redwave.

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Trotting ahead, stumbling occasionally whenever a tired hoof struck one of the rocks which appeared to be becoming larger and more frequent. 

"Confound my blasted inability to rest in these more recent... Agh!"

 

Kicking out violently at a rock on the ground which promptly soared ahead over the brow of the slight hill, Red leaped up after it for no reason other than to try to wake himself up with a burst of energy.

 

As the road ahead came into view, the second thing he noticed were the falls in the distance: still a good distance away. The forest quickly faded leaving a particularly rocky and uneven trail littered with pits and sharp edges. It would be slow to cross safely, but at least they would be able to see what was around them.

 

The first thing he noticed though, was the pony sitting him the center of the trail.

 

Considering the pony was sitting dead center in the road, and directly in front of Redwave, it still took him a surprising amount of time to notice him at all - he seemed to blend in with the scenery- not physically, more like psychologically. It was almost as if Red had overlooked him out of familiarity more than anything else.

 

Besides this, he seemed to bear little in the way of distinguishing features: certainly he looked of little threat: at least physically.

 

"Good day!" He called out cautiously after taking a moment to be certain that calling out to the inconspicuous pony was a good idea: he certainly looked like he wanted to be noticed at the very least. "Might I be of assistance?"

[The Blades Shadow 444]

As Sand woke up, the first thing she noticed was that Rakon was missing. She looked around and saw him talking to another pony. And thus I'm left alone again. Maybe I can think straight for once. She thought. Although something felt almost wrong with not having him there. I can finally think again... And I don't want to... What's wrong with me? She wondered. She decided to temporarily wander off until she could get over everything.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Blast finished up making the last of the coffee he had and took the pot out from over the fire. He then put it down and lied down on the ground. 

"Sometimes I wonder; why is this Litany so important to Red? He doesn't really seem like the type to want it just so he could have power. He probably has something else in mind; like wealth or recognition." He speculated, taking a sip of his coffee with cream and sugar.

He could only imagine what could happen if Orion got to the Litany first. He couldn't control a blizzard himself. What makes  him think he's capable of controlling even more frightening power?

Edited October 19, 2013 by StevenEarthPony

[Umbreon 569]

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Tactic Wind

 

The pegasus stood up where he sat, pushing the hood back from his cloak.  His lips twitched slightly in what could possibly be considered a smile, if you defined smile loosely.  He took a minute to evaluate the pony in front of him, as if weighing the observable traits in his mind.  

 

"You are Captain Redwave."  It may have been a question, but the way Tactic spoke it sounded more like a statement.  There wasn't much inflection to the monotone way he spoke.  "The question should be, may I be of assistance to you.  I was sent to aid in the finding of the Litany of Magic.  After observing the spells in this vicinity late last night, it was a safe assumption that I would meet up with you along this path."  

 

The pegasus slowly started to walk towards Redwave.  There was absolutely nothing threatening about him, he just wanted a closer look.  "I go by the name of Tactic Wind.  I am a strategist of sorts.  Imagine, if you will, the shock of my master and I when our telescopes were pointed at the forest rather than the stars last night."  With the constant monotone voice, it would be difficult to imagine this pony getting excited over anything, but that didn't stop him from continuing.  "It seems as though your party possesses much in the way of brawn...  But do you intend to muscle your way to the Litany?"

[Kulstor 254]

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Rakon waved to Pavisa and walked over to her.  "how are you doing?" He asked curious and hoping she'd be ok..  "The rocks here are a bit plain tasting, they could use some powdered ruby or emerald.  The branches are not bad." He said having finished the small bit of a branch he had found on the ground. 

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Redwave.

 

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"Well I briefly considered knocking on the door and asking exceptionally politely... " Grumbled Red at the colt's question: brute force actually tended to serve fairly well in most situations but he had a feeling that this 'Tactic Wind' might be making a fair point - finesse might be of importance.

 

Besides, Bardic had told him not to refuse help. He might not always listen to advise but the bard was yet to steer him wrong.

 

"Welcome aboard Tactic! I feel that your talents may be most invaluable." He nodded, taking a final look at the vista out ahead, sighing and turning. "Come, let us introduce you to the rabble. We must break camp soon."

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

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Blast turned to Pasiva and drank his coffee.

"Pasiva, you have seen Orion last night, right? You've also seen her sister?" Blast asked her. "What do you think of them? Do you think that Orion is capable of protecting his sister? Honestly, I think that he's just going to get her into more trouble..."

[Umbreon 569]

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Pavisa

 

Pavisa gave a small nod towards Rakon, taking a minute to finish her coffee.  "I wouldn't know much about gems and branches."  She sets her cup down and turns towards Blast at his question, giving a small shrug.  "He's obviously unstable, but...  It seems he's more concerned over her safety than anything.  That's something to be admired."  She really wasn't sure what she thought about this whole situation yet, it had all happened so quickly last night.  It's too freaking early to be thinking philosophy...

 

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Tactic Wind

 

"The rabble?"  Tactic's expression may have been one of amusement at that, though any changes were still very minor.  "Amusing."  He began to follow Redwave, letting his cloak flap behind him.  "Perhaps along the way you might be so kind as to give me your impressions on this 'rabble'?  Certain pieces of information should be known when evaluating strategies, else you are simply playing a game without knowing all of the rules.  Strengths, weaknesses, the ones you are willing to sacrifice to complete this mission..."  Tactic's voice didn't shift throughout his speech, even at the last question.  He may as well have been asking what time of day it was.

[Ihei 713]

@@00Pony,

 

Willow Starsinger

 

"A-are you sure? Are you sure you won't let me die?" Willow asked reluctantly: she knew this stallion was somepony from the group. Orion has warned her about them, about trusting them. Well, this shouldn't hurt--she should at least try to trust this stallion to keep her from dying. After moments of thought, Willow let go of the branch. 

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Orion Starsinger.

 

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@@00Pony,

 

"Who are you, and what do you want with my sister?" Orion snarled at the glasslike figure. He didn't attack: didn't know what to make of the curious pony without consulting the knowledge of the Litany. Instead, his horn flashed a cyan light which snatched the mare out of midair.

 

To Orion - whom while knowledgable, had led a sheltered life - the crystal pony was a new sight. It unnerved him a little: seeing a pony who shimmered the same way his ethereal wings and horn did.

 

"What are you?" He asked, reluctant to suffer the pain of searching his mind as he struggled to determine the correct emotion for the situation: eventually, anger won out. "Speak!" He commanded.

[00Pony 286]

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"I am sure that you are going to be fine." Saronyx had said, only shortly before the mare had released her hold on the branch.

 

The Crystal pony had been prepared to catch her, when a cyan aura surrounded the girl and snatched her from the air, going in tandem with a completely new voice, that demanded who he was, and what he wanted with his sister. Saronyx turned his gaze in the direction of the voice, and managed to keep his reaction to a subtle twitch of the ear upon seeing, what he would refer to as, a Pseudo-Alicorn. Not one to be impolite if he could help it, The Visionary ha been about to answer when the other stallion demanded to know what he was, and that he speak.

 

The millennium old stallion gave the Pseudo-Alicorn a stern look from his silver eyes before answering in a level and calm tone - in complete contrast to the other stallion's angered tone, "I am simply known as Saronyx. My aim had been to assist that young mare - your sister, I presume - in extricating herself from the tree. As for what I am... I am a Crystal Pony."

 

He raised his eyebrow slightly, "But I would like to ask a question now, if I may. Who, and what, are you?"

Edited October 19, 2013 by 00Pony

[Ihei 713]

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Willow Starsinger

 

"Here we go again.. and yet another friend lost." Willow sighed. She was still grateful, of course, that she was still alive though. She remained in the aura that surrounded her and watched the fight that was about to unfold sadly. If everypony she confronted was going to be greeted like this, she'll be lonely in the near future.. 

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

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Blast nodded.

"I agree. I actually want them to get through, mostly his sister. She deserves better than what her brother is having her go through." Blast said with a slight 'heh' "And he calls US the insane murderers. He's just downright insane." He finished up his coffee and left the pot out for anypony that may want a second cup. His mind immediately drifted to Orion's sister. She seemed like a really sweet and innocent mare, and he felt bad for having her brother bring her here. He's really putting her life in grave danger. On top of that, her brother has seemed to have sheltered her all of her life. She deserved better.

[Kulstor 254]

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"Still not fully awake?  I can understand that.  I don't understand how some can wake up before the sun rises." Rakon said.  "What are you having for breakfast anyway?" He asked curious what ponies may have for breakfast, or any other meal really.  "I wonder how long till we move to the next place."

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Orion Starsinger.

 

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@@00Pony,

 

"Your... different." The Alicorn stated - meaning to refer to the obvious difference between the stallions crystal coat and his own - but somewhere in the back if his mind, a whisper implied that he might be correct in more ways than one.

 

Shaking his head violently to try and contain his thoughts, he focused on the question instead.

 

"I am..." He stalled. "... I'm... I'm..."

 

Where was the answer? Why couldn't he remember? Out of desperation, he forced himself to underfoot the agony of searching through the knowledge of the Litany.

 

"I am Orion. Orion Starsinger. This is my sister, Willow." He said shakily.

 

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Redwave. and Kingfisher.

 

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Red snorted in better humour than he had since setting out.

 

"Straight to business I see? Hah!"

 

Cuffing the colt on the shoulder, he set a good pace back - another thinker: things were looking up!

 

"Aside from being seemingly unable to work together in any cohesive form, I could not say." He smirked. "Perhaps you can assess each of them yourself? No doubt you can shed light on how to use each one."

 

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@[Anyone I Missed],

 

As they approached the camp, Kingfisher turned her head towards the sound of talking: one of the voices was doubtless her captain.

 

"Alright' everypony! Start packin, up, well be movin' on soon I reckon!"

Edited October 19, 2013 by Cinderscribe

[The Blades Shadow 444]

"Good..." Sand said to herself, happy to be moving again. The sooner they got out of there the sooner they would be able to complete the journey they were on. I wonder where Rakon is going to go after all of this is over? Back home most likely, wherever that is... She thought.

[Icy Void 19]

"So we're getting back on the road now, that's good." Midnight said quietly to himself after hearing Kingfisher say so. He had been awake inside his shelter for what he figured was an hour, but had opted to not join the others in their morning routines. Instead he spent the morning writing down all he could remember of the alicorn's magic from whatever means he had, better to know your enemy than rush in, especially with somepony with so much raw magical power. Now Midnight did a quick dust off of his armor and deconstructed his shelter, leaving the branches and leaves in organized piles before walking over to stand with the others. Though he couldn't help but notice that the crystal pony was nowhere to be seen and Redwave sounded like he was just returning from a morning walk.

 

Blizzard flew down from his cloud when Kingfisher said to get ready to move. Personally he was glad they were going to be on the move again, they really didn't need to stay in this forest any longer than they had with all that's happened. He felt a bit groggy, it had been awhile since Blizzard pulled his last all-nighter, but he hid it as he landed next to Midnight Sky to wait for them to leave.

[RAGESTAR 479]

Crimson heard Redwave announce the news that it was time to move out, causing him to smile and crack his neck. "finally! lets hope the next place has more booze!" said Crimson before walking around the camp, watching everypony break camp.

 

((Crimson is open for conversation!))