open The pendulum swings.

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

@@Skylar,@@ovr9000percentcooler, Selune takes a deep breath trying to relax. She shouldn't let her stress get the best of her. She owed them an apology...

"I am sorry... i just was a bit overwhelmed by all these events. It seems that a mare from what i understand by the name Sunset Glow has gone missing... and before you ask no i don't know what she looks like or who she is... Do any of you know her? Or have you seen her?"

[ovr9000percentcooler 107]

"Yeah I know. I recently got here myself about a month when this all started. Even after my routines, although nopony seems to go outside after nine o'clock, I can't seem to find anything to help find this culprit. It really gets on my nerves..."

 

Sidesplitter turned to Selune. "Sunset Glow? Um..... Sorry, but I can't say I have."

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Lucid Dream slowly trotted through the streets, "No fun these days, it was so easy for my dad, villians to stop everywere," Lucid said out loud to no one but himself, "at least that this is were that clockwork green guy is, that wing invention... what genius."

Lucid heard a bustle of talking, he saw a stallion standing in the middle of the street talking to a group of ponies. Over the ruckus he heard something about disappearances, he thought to himself "oh no, not this again," he heard about these disappearances and didn't want to be involved in any way" he stayed to the side and watched the group discuss the events.

"poor guy" Lucid said to himself.

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(Sorry went to school)

Muddle had sunk into the back of the crowd. She was afraid of the mass of ponies that had gathered. At first the one that she helped up @@SkyStorm,was fine, but as the numbers grew, so did her anxieties; and soon she fell deadly silent.

 

"Oh look, your confidence ran away again." Her shadow said in a mocking tone. Muddle attempted to lunge at it throat, so she could grapple and hopefully strangle it; but it simply shifted out of her way, causing Muddle to land in the ground near by. She lifted her head, stood up, and said, "What you know about anxieties anyways?"

 

Her shadow snickered and replied, "A lot actually. I know you've just created more for yourself." Her shadow waved it's hoof in a gesture to the crowd and said, "I hope you were paying attention, and you really should stop speaking out loud."

 

Muddle had an angry look on her face, but then it turned into a look of sorrow. "Why do you do this to me?" Surprisingly her shadow stayed silent for a moment, no snappy remark or smart thing to say. It seemed to choose it's next words carefully, and even then, they sounded untrue. "Because these kidnappings interest me, now heads up." @@Midnight Scribbler,@@Skylar, @, @@SkyStorm, 

Edited October 30, 2013 by danzxc123

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@@ovr9000percentcooler, @, @@SkyStorm, @@Skylar,@,

 

Midnight Scribbler spoke up finally, having realized, none of these ponies were really aware of the grave nature this city had taken on.


 

"Ok, everypony, listen to me. I can see none of you understand what is truly happening, you should all listen up. Stay together, and don't go out after dark. There's been kidnappings, so far six, maybe seven, if my Sunset is among them.. The police have increased their efforts, even calling for support from neighbouring towns, but nopony seems to be able to stop whoever it is that's behind this. The days have gone by, and nothing is getting done about this problem, and now I'm missing the one I love. If you want to help, come with me, and we'll search for answers. I don't want to see any of you suffer this fate. I admire you for coming to me, and offering your help, and I thank you sincerely."

 

Midnight turned to Muddle, hearing her last words over his own. He glared with distaste, believing he'd just been addressed.

"What do I know? Who are you to ask such a thing? Having barely met me, and knowing my troubles no less." His tone was stern, tears rolled down his cheeks.

 

Just then, another figure stepped up to the growing group. His coat was green, and his mane was white with gray strips. His tail matched, and was cut short. He sported a pair of mechanical wings and wore a black bowler hat with a white, buttoned suit, an odd sight indeed. He approached the group, behind Skylar and SkyStorm, and spoke.

"Forgive the intrusion, my dear fellows, but I couldn't help but overhear you were having some troubles..Midnight Scribbler, is it? Perhaps I can be of service."

 

(OOC- It's all good dude, I worked all day. )

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Just then, another figure stepped up to the growing group. His coat was green, and his mane was white with gray strips. His tail matched, and was cut short. He sported a pair of mechanical wings and wore a black bowler hat with a white, buttoned suit, an odd sight indeed. He approached the group, behind Skylar and SkyStorm, and spoke. "Forgive the intrusion, my dear fellows, but I couldn't help but overhear you were having some troubles..Midnight Scribbler, is it? Perhaps I can be of service."

 

Lucid saw the Green Stallion and thought to himself "what... It cant be, those wings aren't real, he must be... those wings, they are so powerful, they could make any pony more powerful, what is he doing out here," Lucid stayed to the sidelines "Whats going on here?"

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"And with that, you seem like a jerk to everyone else."  Shadow tipped it's head in a bow and said one final line before taking an almost stationary stance, and acting like a real shadow should. "Please, let's see what you and your 'anxieties' do in this mess."

 

She tried to look away from the pony that she offended and at the stallion that had appeared. "Well... umm..." She was at a loss for words, mostly because of her fears, but also because of his wings. She had to mentally snap herself out of her trance, "Speak!"

 

@@Midnight Scribbler, "M... Maybe?"

Edited October 30, 2013 by danzxc123

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@ovr9000percentcooler, @nioniosbbbb, @SkyStorm, @Skylar,@danzxc123,

 

Midnight looks down, noticing this pony's shadow move oddly, his expression changes, then he glances back up at her, looking her in the eye questioningly. His thoughts were to ask about her more, but the intrusion behind had his attention now. He turned away from Muddle, to face the newcomer.

"And who might you be?" Scribbler had seen this pony around, but never met him. He recognized him by his bronze coloured wings. The name came to him, but managed only to open his mouth before the Stallion spoke.

 

"My name, is Clockwork Green. I am a local timepiece maker and inventor of sorts." He smiled, and extended his hoof. Midnight gazed at him momentarily, and then shook hooves.

"My workshop is down the street at the next corner, that way. We should take our business off the street here, nasty business, these kidnappings. Don't want to spread fear around anymore than has already been done, yes? Come with me."

Midnight Scribbler looks around at the ponies he'd just met. Glancing quickly down at Muddle. He looked back at Clockwork again.

"Yes, I suppose you're right. Shall we go?" He addressed the party.

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Out of all the ponies gathered there, Clockwork definitely stood out to Sidesplitter. The bronze wings, the suit, just everything looked odd. Of course, that didn't change the fact that Scribbler's problem wasn't getting solved anytime soon just standing in the middle of the street.

 

"Yes, I suppose you're right. Shall we go?" He addressed the party.

"Sure, I'm in. Anypony else coming?" She asked.

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Lucid saw the group of ponies slowly leave together. "I had better keep a good distance, but I'm curious.... Why would Mr. Clockwork Green be HERE? Wait... I'm certain I've seen that white stallion before... and that..... shadow.....no, just my mind playing tricks on me."

Lucid's horn lit up and he went invisible, he wasn't totally transparent but just enough to stay unnoticed as long as no pony looked directly at him, he wouldn't be noticed. 

He began to follow the group staying undetected.

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@@ovr9000percentcooler,@@Midnight Scribbler,@@Lucid Dream,

 

Muddle still felt bad about accidentally insulting the pony, while he was so hurt from a loss, and she wanted to just leave; but she knew better y now. "If I leave I may never hear the end of it, if I stay. Well I can't predict the future can I, and these disappearances sound..." From the back of her mind, something Shadow had said earlier had forced it's way to the front of her mind. "Mare up!"

 

She sighed knowing exactly what she was about to do. In almost whisper, Muddle said, "I'll go..."   

Edited October 31, 2013 by danzxc123

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

Neon had been walking to the market when she heard somepony yell out something, maybe a name of somepony. She ignored it at first thinking maybe the stallion was just trying to call out to somepony else. But she saw more ponies were gathering around him and wondered what was going on. Neon walked near them, far enough to make is seem like she wasn't listening to them but close enough to at least hear some of the things they said. When she heard them talking about disappearances she knew what they were talking about, of course...everypony talked about it, there were lots of different theories on what may be happening. Neon was wondering what exactly they were talking about so she trotted up to them "Uh, hey...Everything okay over here?" 

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@@PinkieShyFlutterPie,@, @@Lucid Dream, @@ovr9000percentcooler, @, @@Skylar, @@SkyStorm,

The group stops, turning to the new arrival. Clockwork raises an eyebrow, and looks on with question in his eyes. Midnight looks to her, and sighs. He hadn't planned to explain his situation again, but realized he needed to get as much help as he could in order to figure out what happened to Sunset.

"I don't mean to sound rude, but.. Who are you?

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

@@Midnight Scribbler, 

 

Neon stepped back a bit when everypony suddenly looked at her. She looked over to the pony who had talked to her who was also the pony who had yelled for somepony. "I'm Neon Strobe...I have been here for not to long but i have heard a whole bunch about disappearances  and i heard you guys talking about the disappearances so, i was just wondering what was going on" 

[SkyStorm 334]

"Nice to meet you Neon Strobe! We need all the help we can get" SkyStorm introduces herself and explains briefly what happened.

"So as you can see, we really need to figure out what's happening and stop it before it gets worse..." She sighs "we better find a way soon" she looks at the group of ponies, emotion filling her eyes "I can't stand see anyone else hurt.."

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

@@PinkieShyFlutterPie, "Nice to meet you too Neon Strobe... i am Selune Darkeye." The new arrival of the Mr Clockwork Green. She was hesitant to trust others right now but this was no time to make doubts... she would form her own judgement in due time. "We need to make up a plan... Guys... i am going with Mr Clockwork... It's time to decide what you will do about it. I don't think any of us want to stand idle anymore. Anyone of us might be next... and if i'm going down... i'm going down fighting."

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@@PinkieShyFlutterPie,@, @@Lucid Dream, @@ovr9000percentcooler, @, @@Skylar, @@SkyStorm,

 

Clockwork looked about at the ponies, and Stepped foreward toward Neon Strobe. He extends a hoof, in greeting.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Neon Strobe. I am Clockwork Green, this is Midnight Scribbler. I have yet to get to know many other names here.. However, in due time, we shall be getting to the bottom of these kidnappings, if you would like to help, you may come with us. I can use your help, and I'm sure everypony here could do with as much assistance as possible in such a daunting task."

 

Midnight scribbler was growing impatient to get moving, but kept it well hidden.

"Nice to meet you, Neon. I'm glad to have your help."

 

With that, Clockwork nodded to Midnight, and looked around. "Well then, now that we're all together. Unless anypony else would like to join. I think we should get moving. Shall we?"

He begins to turn and walk, followed by everypony who had chosen to go with him.

Edited November 1, 2013 by Midnight Scribbler

[ovr9000percentcooler 107]

As soon as Clockwork had begun moving, Sidesplitter eventually followed. She was eager to get to the bottom of this just like everypony else was, and with such a large group they had already, she felt that much closer to getting to the bottom of this. Not only would this fix her financial problem, but also it was great just to meet a few new ponies while she was here as well.

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

@@Midnight Scribbler, Selune followed keeping her eyes always wide open. Their investigation was sure to be noticed by the town's inhabitants and she believed that somepony among them might be the culprit. Not a good way to start an investigation by her point of view. Well that's the difference between police and the thieves... the first work in the light while the latter hide in the shadows. Nopony would hide in the shadows while her eyes were wide open, she would find them, she would help in it... she would stand tall and no longer idle.

"So were are we heading? Your home?" said Selune addressing Clockwork.

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Lucid began to follow the group of ponies. He stayed transparent and began to follow them. "Hmm. Who should I follow if they break off?"

He trotted slowly to the group. He stayed as quiet as possible, "now lets see... I'll follow Mr. Clockwork, I need to find out whats going on. I better just hope we don't run into trouble" as he looked at the group.

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@@PinkieShyFlutterPie,@, @@Lucid Dream, @@ovr9000percentcooler, @, @@Skylar, @@SkyStorm,

 

Clockwork looked to Selune. "My workshop is the ground floor, I live above it, so technically, yes."

The party walked down the main street, turning onto a side street to the left. Shortly coming to a large, old looking building. It's architecture indicated that it was likely one of the first of Dodge City's large scale buildings, though it was now dwarfed by the larger, newer designs. It's elegant woodwork and tall windows stood out against the more modern surroundings. Ivy crept up the white walls, and a sign hung over the door, reading "Clockwork's timepieces, micro mechanisms and machinery."

 

Clockwork stepped up to the door, opening it, and standing aside, allowing his guests to enter.

"Right this way, everypony, thank you all for joining me here. I have much to share with you."

On the inside, the ceilings were high, and the walls were white plaster. The floor was hardwood, broad planks that creaked quietly when you stepped on them. The room took up nearly half the main floor, and a stairwell leading upstairs wound up the right hand side. A door in the back was shut with a padlock on it, and a sign reading, "Private" hung on it. Many mechanisms stood around the room, some large, others tiny, sitting on the work benches. Tools lay scattered about on the tables. Many of the larger machines were fitted with brass tubing and pressure gauges, looking like they were steam powered designs.

"Please forgive the mess, it's an organized chaos. I tend to forget about organization when I'm busy."

Edited October 31, 2013 by Midnight Scribbler

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

@@Midnight Scribbler, 

 

Well, its Neon Strobe but, anyways...Nice to meet you too Clockwork" Neon looked around to the other ponies "And, nice to meet you all too.." When Clockwork said to follow him Neon hesitated "Well, i...i mean.." She wasn't sure really what she was going to say, maybe that she didn't want to help...But she decided she would, she wondered what was going on here. Neon followed the group to Clockworks workshop "Nice place you got here..." Neon said sarcastically, it was pretty messy. "So, whats the plan?" 

[IridscentNionios 1,422]

@@Midnight Scribbler,@PinkieShyFlutterPie,@danzxc123, @Lucid Dream, @ovr9000percentcooler, @Skylar, @SkyStorm, Well... it seems that this pony lived up to it's name. Automated mechanisms, cogs, clocks and the rest. He seemed like the "creator" type and his workshop showed. One could say that when you look at a dress designer's shop and a "machine creator"'s you'd see the same kind of common points but in a different way... it seemd to be true. This would be their headquarters? Well at least there would be a decent cover... but with the bundle of ponies going in there goes the element of surprise.

"This kind of reminds me of my friend Terra Lionmane. He is a metalsmith. Now... if you ask me... we need to think first of what we know... and what we can find out. Organize a bit..."

[SkyStorm 334]

SkyStorm looked around in wonder. Bits and bobs lay everywhere covering the floor. She followed observing every detail. Well, I'm defiantly in for this! She thought to herself. Finally, we can find out what's happening and put it to a stop once and for all.

[ovr9000percentcooler 107]

"Woah..."

 

The whole place was filled with weird gadgets, devices, thing-a-ma-jigs, she could definitely see where the wings came from. After looking around, she could tell that with Clockworks knowledge, and whatever else these ponies could bring to the table, the whole town would eventually be saved, along with her job.