open A Darker Fate: Beyond these Walls Chapter Two.

[Commander Tangent 861]

@, @Shaymin

 

"I'll take that as you don't know exactly were he is" Icarus sighed "unfortunate".

 

Isn't that always my luck, an opportunity opens it's self, and the doors to it simply shut on me. It happened it Stalliongrad, it happened with the creator, and now, it seems it has happened here. I guess I shall ask them on the train...

 

And with that Icarus turned to leave.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Commander Tangent

[Ihei 712]

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Aphrodite

 

"...Fine." Aphrodite tried to make it sound like as if she was forced to hang out with him. "Where do you want to go?" Aphrodite asked, scraping her hooves on the ground, pretending to look bored to the stallion. She had a reputation, after all. She wasn't going to break down because of this measly little situation.

[Frosty V 309]

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Frost Typhoon

Frost entered his room and threw his saddle bags on the bed located on the far side of the room. He then sat in the hair at the foot of his bed and pulled out the bits that the stallion at the train station had given him earlier. He counted tyem out and was surprised at the amount, he only needed about half of what was actually there.

 

He got up and ran out of the inn and towards the train station. He turned a sharp corner and almost ran into a mare, the mare he had run into at the train station. e decided he would ask for her name and then about the stallion that seemed to know her. "Hey....you know i never caught your name." He said with a smile

[Commander Tangent 861]

Icarus entered the streets of Canterlot once again, and headed back towards the train station, and towards the Inn that Blast had pointed him to.

 

This is a really unfortunate day for me, cant even simply find one pony to offer assistance to. 

 

Icarus continued down the street, thinking.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Commander Tangent

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Kingfisher.

 

@@Frosty V,

 

Blinking at the persistent stallion, the mare made sure that she was out of earshot of the guard before responding.

 

"You show up a lot, don't you?" She asked, shaking her head with a smirk instead of waiting for an answer. "It's Kingfisher, of the Dawn Dreamer." She said proudly: the ragged strips of sailcloth that marked her as a member of the ships crew hanging limply by her side in the breeze. "Don't forget it!"

Edited December 3, 2013 by Cinderscribe

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

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@@Commander Tangent,

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@@Frosty V,

 

Clockwork Green

Clockwork halted, having been completely ignored by the entire group he'd approached. His eyes slitted, and a sour expression crossed his face. He had been shunned, but never ignored so completely. He boiled with anger "Such ignorance.. Were I a stone, I'd have more presence to these fools." He waited for them to get a bit further ahead before he fanned his wings out. They sounded like a dozen swords being unsheathed at once. "Perhaps this will get their attention" He scowled, mentally daring them to keep walking. He then ran towards them, taking flight and buzzing just over their heads. He landed ahead of them, and began trotting off away from them towards what appeared to be a cafe, he couldn't tell yet at this distance. Two ponies stood outside, perhaps they'd be less unresponsive. Clockwork glanced over his shoulder to see if he'd incurred any response from the group behind him.

 

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Midnight Scribbler

Scribbler felt Mirror's tail swipe his side as she wandered past. Was it intentional? He couldn't be certain, though it played in his mind nonetheless. He gazed at her a moment while she passed by, pondering this, then Willow came up from behind. He started off with her into the street, throwing his goggles over his eyes before stepping out. They looked around a bit before coming up to a cafe type place. It looked pretty seedy, and he wasn't sure why Willow had chosen to check this one out at first. She nudged him from behind, encouraging him to enter, but stayed behind. "What's up with this mare?"

"If you don't want to go in here, I'm sure there are other places we can go.. Look over the.. ooh my. Willow, let's go the other way, those bandits are here. Up past that one with the strange wings, I can see them." He turned around, and walked up beside Willow. "I'm sure there are plenty of better places to eat around here. This is the capitol city after all. Let's head up town a bit." He smiled at her, hoping to calm her nerves, she seemed to be on edge from the homeless ponies. He chuckled "Don't mind them.. Follow me." He began walking along the street towards the higher end district. "We'll have to come this way for magical items anyway."

[Commander Tangent 861]

@@Midnight Scribbler,

 

Icarus watched as a  Green pony flew over him. 

 

What the!, hmm... Wait a second, wasn''t that the inventor salesmen from the market place? Hmm, perhaps  before I "Crash out" as some would say, I should check his wares.

 

And with that, he watched as the green pony landed. 

 

"Hey you, Green pony, over here" He yelled, his Russian accent (Or the pony equivalent I guess xD) bleeding through a little.

 

Hopefully he has something good on hand...
 

[The Blades Shadow 444]

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Zintiik was glancing around now, trying to think of a way to excuse himself from the pony's company.  His normal suspicion was nearing paranoia while being in Canterlot, the changeling's overactive imagination picturing armed ponies around every corner just waiting for him to slip up.

 

Luckily Zintiik had been lying through his fangs ever since he said his first words.  He could play a role no problem, even in Canterlot.  "A pawn that knows its place is still only a pawn," he replies in the bored monotone of Tactic Wind.  Where did the others go..?  I need an excuse to get out of here!

"You know, you're way too... Jumpy, I guess you could say." Sand pointed out. She could just tell by the way the pegasus was looking around that he was nervous about something, plus the fact that he already seemed different than a normal pony. Did he come from the Badlands like me? No... I would've seen him then... She thought.

[Frosty V 309]

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Frost Typhoon

Frost was taken aback by the mare. He wasnt sure if this was how she normally acted, if he had caught her at a bad time, or if she just wasnt fond of his presence. "I dont try to make myself known if thats what your trying to say." He said in a slightly more serious tone. "Kingfisher huh? Interesting name....wont forget it easily!" He said with a faint chuckle. "I take it your a sailor then eh? If you ever need a marksman just let me know. Ive been lookin for work for a while now.....be nice to get my hooves on a weapon again...go on an adventure! Sounds pretty dumb huh?" He asked laughing awkwardly.

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@@Commander Tangent,

 

Clockwork stopped, a broad grin crossing his face while he was still facing the other way. "HA, that did it." He changed his expression to a more serious one before turning to face the pony calling his name. Glancing up, seeing Icarus, he trotted back towards him. "How can I be of assistance? Clockwork Green is the name, maker of gadgets and assorted tools and weapons."

[Umbreon 569]

Pavisa

 

Pavisa had thought she had seen Kingfisher up ahead, though when the other pony ducked out of the way she figured it had to be somepony else.  As far as Pavisa was concerned Kingfisher was probably her closest friend, and she couldn't think of a reason why the other mare would want to avoid her.

 

Continuing to make her way down the street she eventually comes to what she can only guess is the inn that Kingfisher had mentioned before they parted ways.  Well, only one way to find out I suppose.

 

Stepping inside, it immediately became obvious to her that this wasn't a building used to being visited by the Canterlot guard.  Or ponies dressed as a Guard, at least.  She drew a number of unsavory glances as she walked up to the counter.  Sheesh...  Maybe I should have waited until the morning before I quit.  I could at least have crashed in the barracks that way...

 

Clearing her throat Pavisa speaks to the pony behind the counter.  "...I'm with Red."  Though it seemed to her as though the pony behind the counter had a hard time believing that...  Of course.  Why in Equestria would Captain Redwave be associating with the guard.  No wonder he's not buying it.  

 

Inadvertently, speaking up had caused another small ripple of reactions from the patrons in the cheap hotel.  While fully armored Pavisa could pass for a stallion, but her voice was unmistakably feminine.  She turns her head a little to watch out of the corner of her eye, wondering if any of the fools thought they would be tough enough to try anything about it.  Maybe this was a bad idea.  I should have found the others before trying to come here...

 

 

Zintiik / Tactic Wind

 

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Zintiik turned to stare at the mare, tilting his head slightly as he looked at her with the cold calculating eyes of Tactic Wind.  "And you are far too familiar with ponies you do not know."  He continues to stare at her as though examining a piece on a game board rather than looking at another pony.  "A lone pawn should be careful, lest it stumble upon a rook..."

 

I seriously need to come up with a new persona.  I can't keep up with these freaking chess referances.  I don't even play chess!  Despite his thoughts the changeling stayed in character, continuing to watch the mare.  "Now...  If you will excuse me.  I need to find my companions."

[The Blades Shadow 444]

Zintiik turned to stare at the mare, tilting his head slightly as he looked at her with the cold calculating eyes of Tactic Wind.  "And you are far too familiar with ponies you do not know."  He continues to stare at her as though examining a piece on a game board rather than looking at another pony.  "A lone pawn should be careful, lest it stumble upon a rook..."

 

I seriously need to come up with a new persona.  I can't keep up with these freaking chess referances.  I don't even play chess!  Despite his thoughts the changeling stayed in character, continuing to watch the mare.  "Now...  If you will excuse me.  I need to find my companions."

"Well before you leave... Just answer one question." Sand said, continuing to follow the pony. "What's a rook?" She asked simply. She knew what a pawn was, but outside of that she knew nothing even somewhat related to chess, so she had no idea what a rook was. Maybe it's... Um... I have no idea. She thought, eventually just giving up on trying to figure it out.

[Commander Tangent 861]

@@Midnight Scribbler,

 

Icarus smiled underneath his mask.

 

"Ahh yes, you seem to be an inventor of some sorts, guessing by those mechanical wings you have, I was wondering what you have for sale, and specifically if you have any medical devices?" Icarus asked

 

Hopefully if he is as imaginative as I hope he is, perhaps he has caught wind of the Bodily fluid transfer kit idea that has been floating around.

[Ihei 712]

@@Midnight Scribbler,

 

 Willow Starsinger

 

"What if we don't have enough bits? Then what?" Willow asked worriedly. "I certainly don't have any.." Willow frowned, digging around her saddlebags worriedly: which only consisted of tissues and cleaning wipes. Orion had sneaked them in there before their expedition.. 

 

"I actually forgot what it's like to be in a city. We've been in the woods for so long that I expect some timber wolves to jump out at us at any moment!" Willow laughed, patting around her mane yet again and plopping Kricket into her saddlebag so that it could be safe. Meanwhile, her mind clouded with thoughts of Zintiik and Orion; both seeming to be swept away by mares. She didn't want to lose two of her most valued ponies.. they were mostly all she had left. 

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

Clockwork Green

@@Commander Tangent,

 

Clockwork raised a brow at the request. "Hmm, I wish I did, perhaps I have something related though.." He thought. "I don't carry medical devices unfortunately. However, I do have some things that will prevent you from requiring any medical care. Illusion bombs, smoke screens, and all manor of designs for things I cannot carry with me at the moment." He smiled.

 

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Midnight Scribbler

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Scribbler chuckled as Willow frantically rustled about in her bag for some coins. He placed a reassuring hoof on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Willow. I'm sure I have enough for us both. I'll cover you.. And I doubt we'll have much to worry out, it's broad daylight, and the streets are busy." Just then they'd wandered up by a large building displaying a buffet. The sign read "10 bits, all you can eat" And it looked to be of much better quality than that seedy cafe. Nothing special, but not too shabby either. "What do you think of this place, Willow? Looks alright to me."

[Umbreon 569]

Zintiik / Tactic Wind

 

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"A rook?"  Zintiik couldn't help himself.  He may have been in character as Tactic, but it was just too tempting of an opening to let him mess with this mare.  And if there was one thing the changeling enjoyed it was messing with ponies...  Especially ones he didn't know!

 

'Tactic' spreads his wings and places his hooves apart, as though getting ready to take off.  "A rook is an impressive piece...  One that can move far across the board, knocking over any pawns in its way!"  With that the bland pegasus allows himself to smile for once, blasting his wings backwards to launch himself forwards...  Straight in the direction of the mare.

 

He doesn't stop after his semi-collision with her, managing to stay airborne enough to launch himself on down the street.  The changeling in the guise of the pegasus takes a sharp turn into a dark alley, ducking behind a building.  With a quick glance back and forth to make sure nopony was in sight a flash of green fire envelops the pegasus.

 

He didn't have time to come up with a new persona there on the spot - not one that would be believable, anyways.  However, not wanting to stay disguised as Tactic Wind in case the mare tried to follow him, Zintiik had to change into another pony quickly.  Wracking his brain to try and come up with something, the changeling let his mind drift back to his friends.  It would be too strange to try and turn into Orion or Willow...  That leaves two options...  Deciding to test his luck with the more talkative of the pair, Zintiik changed into a copy of Midnight Scribbler.  "Just has to last until I can catch up to the others.  Once I've got a chance to stay out of sight I can go back to normal..."

[EcstaticWind 572]

Aegis Dare

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Aegis inspected the stalls, and loaded his saddlebags with supplies for the journey. So far, he was now carrying 55 small packs of preserved fruits and vegatables. He would have bought more, but they only had five packs of bell peppers. With his packs full, he began walking back to the inn where he was sure the others would be. He caught himself thinking of Pavisa along the way. 'It's too early to ask her anything like that. She might be into somepony else, anyway.'

 

He arrived at the inn where he found Pavisa again. The air was tense, and with his saddlebags loaded up like they were, Aegis would have a difficult time defending himself if a fight broke out. He kept a close eye on everypony, aware that some may be eyeing him as well.

 

"Yo. This mare's with me, so hooves off." Aegis said to the other patrons. He'd explain himself later, but for now, he had Pavisa's back. "Hope I didn't keep you waiting long."

Edited December 3, 2013 by Windbreaker

[Ihei 712]

@@Midnight Scribbler,@,

 

 

Willow Starsinger

 

Willow sighed a breath of relief. Finally, a cafe that she could rely on. Ten bits wasn't that much.. or at least that's what she used to say. Now, she's death broke. "Alright, you go on in. I'll catch up with you later when I find a restroom." Willow trotted about Canterlot then found a fillies' room around a corner. She trotted towards there but was surprised to see Scribbler hiding in an alleyway. 

 

"Scribbler? Scribbler, how'd you get out here so quickly? Aren't you going to get some food?"

[Umbreon 569]

Pavisa

 

@@Windbreaker,

 

Pavisa gives a small sigh of relief upon hearing a familiar voice, turning to look at Aegis.  Going along with the act, she snickers as she speaks up.  "Hey, about time.  I'll let you do the talking, these thick-headed stallions don't buy that I'm with Red."  She walks a few steps closer to Aegis, dropping her voice to a whisper.  "Good thing you showed up when you did.  Would hate to have to break in the armour you bought me so soon."

 

As she figured, the air of the place was starting to die down now that she wasn't by herself anymore.  A lone mare may have made a tempting target, especially one associated with the Guard, but none of the ponies seemed interested in trouble if she seemingly had backup.

 

 

Zintiik

 

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Blinking, Zintiik jumps and turns towards the voice.  He's prepared to run on the chance that it was somepony that actually knew Scribbler, but his panic died down when he was able to recognize Willow.  Giving a loud sigh of relief he glances around to make sure nopony else is within earshot, speaking quietly to the mare with his natural, buzzing voice.

 

"Dear Queen Chrysalis, you nearly made me jump out of Scribbler's skin right there...  It's me, Willow.  Zintiik."  He smiles awkwardly and shrugs.  "I had to ditch my disguise as Tactic Wind to get away from some mare who started following me...  I panicked and Scribbler was all I could think of to hide as.  Is he nearby?  That's going to be really hard to explain if somepony sees both of us..."

Edited December 3, 2013 by Lhee

[Snowy Storm 57]

Icy Night
Icy was walking around in the room she had rented cheaply, thanks to who ever Red was. -I wonder what this group of ponies were up to?- They already seem to accept her, without too much question, and made her room cheap for the night. -Maybe I'll just follow them around for a while- she shrugged to herself. Rather they liked it or not they now had her interest.
"Maybe I should go to sleep?" She had nothing else to do. -Well if no one is downstairs I'll just head back to the room and get some rest-. Grabbing her sack of bits she headed downstairs to see who else was at the inn. She didn't see anypony from the group she met earlier around. she sat down on a chair near a window, how she wished she had a book to read to past the time.

[EcstaticWind 572]

Aegis Dare

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"I see." Aegis turned to the pony behind the counter. "I'm certain you don't want any trouble, and neither do we. Tell me something, though. Why the hay would a guard claim to know Redwave unless said guard actually knew Captain Redwave? Doesn't make sense, does it? So if you'd kindly provide us with food and lodgings, we'll be out of your mane."

 

He kept an eye on the pony, just in case he tried to pull anything, all the while counting out the correct number of bits. He was down to his last thirty bits. Ten was gone on the room and meals, and ten would cover the ticket. Which left ten spare for drinks.

 

"You don't mind sharing a room, do you?" He whispered to Pavisa. "It'd save you some money."

 

 

Artorias

 

A pirate port on one of the islands near Vanhoover... Usually a boisterous place, but now it was quiet. The road in front of the seedy tavern was awash with the blood of pirates. Gwyn sniffed at the bodies, almost immediately regretting the decision.

 

"Have they ever heard of bathing?" She asked, rubbing her nose with a paw.

 

Artorias shook his head. "They don't even know basic pony decency, let alone hygine. Forgive me, but I must ask. Are you my ally or my enemy, waiting for a chance to strike?"

 

Gwyn seemed insulted by the very question. "How dare you question my loyalty! I would not turn against my own master. You gave me life, Noble Persona, and in gratitude, I serve you for as long as you have need of me."

 

Artorias smiled. A genuine smile. "Thank you. I'm sorry to have asked that question, Gwyn. And for now, refer to me as 'Artorias'. My real name will not be safe to mention in Equestria."

 

"As you command, Artorias."

 

Artorias threw aside the hooded cloak and brought forward a plain looking case. Inside was a suit of black armour, which he easily slipped on over his suit. Over that, he slipped on a black longcoat with a golden trim.

 

"Introduce a little anarchy and everything becomes chaos..."

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Kingfisher.

 

@@Frosty V,

 

She was doing her best to stay civil: something about the darker parts of town always brought out the worst in her... or the best, if you shared Red's point of view.

 

"Yeah... Kind of." The mare shrugged without specifying which question she was answering - debating whether Rusty's was the best kind of place for a guy like this: and whether she really ought to be giving strangers a walking guide of her thinking spots anyway.

 

"C'mon - this place isn't how I remember it." She muttered, jerking her head in the direction of the hotel as she started to walk - if she was going to have to socialise, it may as well be with someone tolerable... and this guy was as good as any of the strangers in the city. "Adventure? Heh, I could tell you stories you wouldn't even believe."

 

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Kricket.

 

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Struggling to escape the evil oppression of the Saddlebag, Kricket managed to poke his head out before he stopped: looking at the pony with confusion.

 

"Raa-ak?!"

 

It looked like the one called midnight Scribbler - but something was off. It smelled wrong, and there wasn't enough magic hanging around it.

 

Squeezing out of the bag with what could only be interpreted as a grumble, it flittered around 'Midnight', sniffing curiously at an ear before reaching forward to take an experimental bite...

Edited December 3, 2013 by Cinderscribe

[SilverHeart 741]

Orion Starsinger.

 

@@SilverHeart,

 

"... I see." Said Orion simply, halting a moment before bowing his head slightly. "I'm sorry - that was tactless of me."

Lost for words, he cast about for a distraction from the subject - aware that his attempt to deepen his understanding of the mare had been successful, and that he felt terrible for it.

 

"I was wondering if you'd teach me. Illusion magic, if we get chance - if you don't mind. Even before I found the Litany I was always interested in learning new spells and so on and now..." He shrugged. 'Now I'm just some regular unicorn with a bunch of ponies looking to me to make changes I don't have the power to make.'

(OOC: Posting from phone.)

 

Mirror shrugged, "It's fine, it stopped bothering me years ago. I wouldn't have told you if it was still a problem." She stayed silent while she thought, she had never tried to teach another pony magic before. If she remembered right, Scribbler had also expressed interest in learning. It didn't seem like the best idea, it had taken her an embarrassingly long time to get as good as she was.

 

"Well, I can try to teach it to you. I doubt I'd make a good teacher. I mostly learned through trial and error. Are you interested in the practical aspects or the..." She paused to search for the right words. "...or the more dazzling spells?"

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

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Blast

"Well, before we start doing anything, we should probably check into the hotel across the street." Blast said, pointing onward. "We've got a train to catch tomorrow, or at least I do, and I don't feel like going back home, unloading my stuff, and waiting for the mornin'." Blast began walking towards the hotel with Aphrodite. He planned to pay for both his and her rooms. The hotel was cheap anyway, so he could probably easily pay for both of them.

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Orion Starsinger.

 

@@SilverHeart,

 

"Anything really: I guess that practical spells would be more useful, but in all honesty? Its the learning that I'm interested in." Orion said, glancing back at her. "I'm not exactly built for speed or strength so magic always interested me... and if I'm going to continue without Legion then I suppose I should start to study more... expand my horizons, so to speak."

 

Well, he was satisfied that she wasn't going to put a knife in his back while he slept: that was a start. It was strange how a sad story could put him at ease - as if a history misery made somepony trustworthy. Of course, he was aware of the foolishness of the theory - and he wouldn't leave his guard down for a moment - but still, it was a curious thing to consider.