[FwM] Bridle Shores 90210-Mlp without the Kiddy Thread XIII [Archive]

Benson

2012-09-10, 01:13 AM

My Little Pony: Friendship Was Magic

In Equestria, the monsters are kept in safe places, and can be beaten off with hugs and clothing and angry stares.
In Equestria, a benevolent goddess raises the sun and the moon, and keeps the world in harmony.
In Equestria, the concept of danger is barely understood.

This is not that Equestria.

The town of Bridle Shores lies near a lake, and is one of the cities that survived the revolution. The heroic Moon Goddess, and her student, overthrew the Burning Hate of the Iron Hoof, saving Equestria from the searing, unending summer that raged for years. Even now, she tries to hold against the monsters, the literal armies of feral species that attack.

This is not the Equestria you know. Friendship has power, love may yet triumph. But evil is not just a word. Go out into the woods today, and be sure to take an axe, or make sure you have that fireball spell on a hair-trigger. If you want to keep your life... you'd better work for it.

Rules?

Q: So, how dark are we talking?
A: As dark as Exalted or a darkish d&d game, no more. The idea should be that things ARE fixable.

Q: What kind of RP is this?
A: More active than the non-grimdark. The added darkness makes actual adventure-style plots more viable. We could have wars against [unspecified villains], Celestial cults, and dungeoncrawling!

Q: Anything else?
A: Yes. Dark or no dark, keep within the board rules.

Q: Hullaballoo.
A: Calloo callay!

Q: Is that all?
A: No. Whatever you do, do NOT forget about spell 87. Or else. Now have fun.

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FwM - Thread 3 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11439751#post11439751)
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Thread 11 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246172)

Thread 12 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13598028#post13598028)

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PurityIcekiller

2012-09-10, 02:05 AM

"Beats the mana out of my expectations! Good on you, Brains!"

"Your approval means so much to me, Stellar...the shame is almost indescribable."

"She still only actually killed one pony, though, 'n ya saw her when she did. It's not like she's threatened an entire town with earthquakes or anything."

Blades patted Arvadraa on the back. "Don't worry. Ya'll be all right. Ya're a good type."

"I seem to have found the perfect-"

"Test subject?"

"...Helpful individual."

The metalworker twitched her ears a bit. "What kind of tests are ya thinkin' of, anyway?" She may have been crazy, but she wasn't completely clueless, and the mention of test subjects made her just a little suspicious.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-10, 05:37 AM

Sandy shook himself down and gathered his wits. This was no time to be hung up on Noodle incidents. Literally, in this case. "Alright, alright, we gotta think. With our recent addition t'the group," he shot a glare at the ninja pegasus. "I don't know if we'll get much more outta our prisoner. There's gotta be some clue or somethin' we ain't lookin' at. Somethin' she said or did that'll lead us on th' right track-"

Meanwhile, being left unattended, Meadow took the opportunity to rid herself of the stake in her leg. The wood tasted foul, but a nasty after taste was better than a stake through the leg.

"...speak of th' devil." Sandy readied another stake. "Ya'll keep thinkin', I won't be a minute." And with that, he ran off to try and put a stake back through the vampony's leg. And helpfully divided up the scene into two smaller, more manageable chunks. :smalltongue:

Grif

2012-09-10, 06:07 AM

Sandy shook himself down and gathered his wits. This was no time to be hung up on Noodle incidents. Literally, in this case. "Alright, alright, we gotta think. With our recent addition t'the group," he shot a glare at the ninja pegasus. "I don't know if we'll get much more outta our prisoner. There's gotta be some clue or somethin' we ain't lookin' at. Somethin' she said or did that'll lead us on th' right track-"

"...speak of th' devil." Sandy readied another stake. "Ya'll keep thinkin', I won't be a minute." And with that, he ran off to try and put a stake back through the vampony's leg. And helpfully divided up the scene into two smaller, more manageable chunks. :smalltongue:

"Maybe she was directly leading us in the opposite direction. We could start by searching on the other side of town," Silverpine offered.

MCerberus

2012-09-10, 11:41 AM

"Maybe she was directly leading us in the opposite direction. We could start by searching on the other side of town," Silverpine offered.

Something doesn't add up here. One doesn't, under the threat of a rather sadistic execution and when you have known allies that could otherwise bail you out, lead somepony on a red herring that would make them mad.

"There has to be a connection here," Staccata states in sort of a fragment of a thought. Wasn't there something in the news or rumors about this place. Either way, the mare follows Sandy back to the prisoner Vampony, her body language and expression stating that she made the mare that didn't want to kill her very mad.

Benson

2012-09-10, 02:49 PM

Kelvin360

2012-09-10, 06:33 PM

"She still only actually killed one pony, though, 'n ya saw her when she did. It's not like she's threatened an entire town with earthquakes or anything."

Blades patted Arvadraa on the back. "Don't worry. Ya'll be all right. Ya're a good type."

"Well, keep racking them up, you'll get there eventually."

"For the sake of your continued existance, I'm not going to respond to that."

"See? There you go, perfect!"

"Associates of the female persuasion if I may intervene? ...Thank you."

The metalworker twitched her ears a bit. "What kind of tests are ya thinkin' of, anyway?" She may have been crazy, but she wasn't completely clueless, and the mention of test subjects made her just a little suspicious.

"None on you. My first questions will revolve around semiphysical lightless constucts created and shaped by magical auras, possibly infused via universal strain on a particular offensive common object. Afterwards, I will begin work on the creation of an amalgam, which will provide various specific antimana preventions on the bearer. Stellar can take care of the general reinforcement during the infusion process."

"Excellent. Now again, but intelligible."

"He's gonna make armor that'll feasibly protect against pretty much every type of magic and a sword made out of shadow that can cut through armor. Then I'm gonna make some improvements so neither of them break."

MCerberus

2012-09-10, 06:58 PM

Orzel

2012-09-10, 07:28 PM

The ninja fluttered next to the advancing Staccata and Sandy. In a soft but serious voice. she says "You do know what happens to a ninja who fails to protect his or her escort?"

About this time, all of the vamponies could have been able to recognize the strange scent about the ninja. It was a bodily odor that displayed her changing hormonal levels and metabolism shifts. It wasn't a pheromone from heat. It was something else.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-10, 08:07 PM

Meanwhile, the vampony mare was recovering, her body repairing itself, her ghoulish burntness looking a little better. She backed away when she saw Sandy and Staccata walk towards her. "G-get away!" She lowered her head and tried to feebly back away from them.

Sandy briefly wondered what Staccata was talking about, before remembering that she seemed a much better liar than him. Nothing for it but to play along then. He made a show of readying his stake, this time not obviously going for the leg.

The ninja fluttered next to the advancing Staccata and Sandy. In a soft but serious voice. she says "You do know what happens to a ninja who fails to protect his or her escort?"

About this time, all of the vamponies could have been able to recognize the strange scent about the ninja. It was a bodily odor that displayed her changing hormonal levels and metabolism shifts. It wasn't a pheromone from heat. It was something else.

"Not entirely." Sandy answered, not taking his eyes of the prisoner. "Can't imagine it's anythin' good. An' if that's th' case, then ain't it in your best interest that we get th' info we need outta her?"

Benson

2012-09-10, 08:38 PM

Its problem of having heightened senses when it came to being able to smell the blood in others, because there just always had to be the ones with weird blood that made them standout, and rarely was standing out a good thing. The vamponies could smell the strange blood, along with Sandy's ever present weird blood smell, but that was it.

Anyways, meadow took the opportunity to hide behind the ninja, fifteen feet away. Her body was still repairing itself from the severe burns and the poison in her body, so she was not in the condition to be all "vampy powers activate!" and run out of here with her super speed. She was rather mortal right now.

"I'm...n-not going to tell you guys anything!" She sputtered being obstinate, continuing to be uncooperative, relying on the obstacle that was the ninja.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-10, 09:33 PM

"None on you. My first questions will revolve around semiphysical lightless constucts created and shaped by magical auras, possibly infused via universal strain on a particular offensive common object. Afterwards, I will begin work on the creation of an amalgam, which will provide various specific antimana preventions on the bearer. Stellar can take care of the general reinforcement during the infusion process."

"Excellent. Now again, but intelligible."

"He's gonna make armor that'll feasibly protect against pretty much every type of magic and a sword made out of shadow that can cut through armor. Then I'm gonna make some improvements so neither of them break."

"Oh! Not often that I get to work on shadows, let me tell ya that! Of course, it might be easier if I could actually make the materials, 'n I was sure they wouldn't fade without magic or anything... Anyway, when will ya be gettin' started?"

MCerberus

2012-09-10, 09:48 PM

"I'm...n-not going to tell you guys anything!" She sputtered being obstinate, continuing to be uncooperative, relying on the obstacle that was the ninja.

Staccata, alright she's a little annoyed at this, so she advances on the pair of ponies that aren't in the 'shake down the vampony for info' crowd. "Do you know how much I care about not hurting somepony that leads us to a trap? You're going to talk, or your little pony shield gets knocked out and we'll make you."

Kelvin360

2012-09-10, 11:17 PM

"Oh! Not often that I get to work on shadows, let me tell ya that! Of course, it might be easier if I could actually make the materials, 'n I was sure they wouldn't fade without magic or anything... Anyway, when will ya be gettin' started?"

"The shadow will be infused during the process of crafting. This will begin as normal swordmaking. Assuming I can find something conclusive. I will begin immediately, and work through the night if possible. Fortunately, it will give you friend time to rest."

"Whereas I will probably be getting none."

"Most likely."

"Great. Let's get to work."

Stellar helps out by gathering various materials and making (ludicrously complex) sketches of end products, while Horne makes several attempts at shaping shadowmass into a dagger-like shape and slashing at an armor stand.

---

Meanwhile...
Flippy waves a hoof as the pair departs, flying off in different directions. Oddly enough for such happy news, both of them seemed remarkably somber. Hopefully it would cheer Feathergrin up, though. He very much liked that land-brother. The mere thought cheered him immensely, and he dove back under.

He smiled and greeted his friends (hippocampi and water creatures alike) on his way back to his home. Most of his stash of magic items had been depleted and given to Snowstorm and Moonshine, but he didn't mind. It meant more room and more projects.

He laughed softly, the sound bouncing around everywhere and coming back in a lovely echoing tune that he always enjoyed. He could never get the hang of echolocation like his mother and cousins could, but he tried all the same.

However, his home was not as empty as he thought. When he swam in, the light brown unicorn caught more of his attention. However, hers was not an unwelcome visit.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Shore! Hello hi hay!" He swam in circles and nuzzled her happily in greeting. Past the filtering spell that covered her face, he could see her smile and hear her chuckle. He liked her chuckle, he thought to himself. It was much like his. The thought made his smile recede somewhat.

"Flippy, hello. I was wondering when you'd be back." Her high-class Canterlot tone boomed slightly through her spell, driving Flippy's limited echolocation crazy. However, he'd had some practice in making it less effective at that.

"Need me for something?" He asked, stopping his motions briefly...while upside down.

"Yes. I've been thinking some things over lately, and...I think I've come to a decision regarding your...last question. Or set of them, rather." She glanced away awkwardly, tone shifting to rather hesitant. Flippy, for his part, slid back to right-side-up (such as it was in this environment) and adopted a serious expression.

"Are you sure? Not everyplace is friend and more friend with not a danger and not a dark."

"I know. But...well..." She 'stood' in a proud position, head raising to emphasize her increased will in this matter. "I can't stay down here forever. You know that. I adore this place, my home, my friends, my family. But it's a big world. And I want to explore it."

"I understand, yes. Oh don't look surprised so. You aren't the only one here to have felt this way. Or to have acted on it. I don't blame you for wanting to see...all of it."

Golden Shore blinked. Twice. "I...well. I expected to have to do more negotiating."

"Hmm-hm-ha. No. Journies come and go and come again. You can't know unless you see, see? There...is something I want to say, though."

"Of course. Anything."

Flippy felt a twinge. Should he tell her? Did anything mean 'anything'? This may well be his last chance. He briefly reflected that the next time he saw Taylor, he'd hug him more tightly than normal. He could understand his choices now more acutely than ever.

"More than one thing. First...don't go unprepared. Take whatever you need from here. There isn't much now, but I don't make useless things, mm? Second, you know my family above, yes? Yes. If you see them, go with them. Tell them who you are, they can help. Will help. You can trust any of them with your gills."

"I...your...? Thank you." She glanced down at a small alcove nearby, where a small amount of light shone through even the magically lightless spot. "And I will see if I can find them. Crests know they can help with many things."

Another twinge, this one deeper into his heart. He should. But he shouldn't. This could be it. But she would be back. But perhaps not. But...

"Shore?" His anxiety was very audible, trembles running through his body and tongue, but even more obvious was guilt. She tilted her head and lowered her eyebrows, confused by this rare manner from him. "...I...Always remember...you...you have a home here. A...a family."

She hugged him. No casual greeting. This was understanding, hope, assurance. "I will. I will. And I will come back. I don't know when, but I'll return."

Such a strong mare, Flippy thought. Confident. She'll do well. Just like her mother.

Just like her father.

Grif

2012-09-11, 12:19 AM

Benson

2012-09-11, 12:56 AM

Grif

2012-09-11, 04:12 AM

"Weren't you glamoured and walking south not too long ago too?" Gearstride told Silverpine, eying from the corner of her eyes Sandy and Staccata off to keep their prisoner in check. "And wasn't south in the crypt where we encountered that minion?"

"I can't believed I didn't see through her bullmanure about their lair's secrecy having had been compromised, she went and wasted our time!" Miss M growled stomping a hoof against the ground.

Meanwhile, the vampony mare was recovering, her body repairing itself, her ghoulish burntness looking a little better. She backed away when she saw Sandy and Staccata walk towards her. "G-get away!" She lowered her head and tried to feebly back away from them.

"I...didn't mean to lead you into a trap..I was just wanted to send you on a wild goose hunt!" She yelled trying to sound braver than she was right now. Come on body...hurry and heal up...then ya can mop the floor with these chumps....or actually, just run away, cough. "I didn't even know there was a crazy pony with a thing for tentacles there!

Gearstride frowned, her own words being neglected in favor of the attention hogging evil vampony who just needed a stake through the chest now.

"Well, I think you have something there, ma'am," Zephyr told her trying to cheer her up.

"And sometimes it is just right under our noses," Miss M sighed and then suddenly in four seconds appeared behind Meadow who 'waahed' in surprise. Miss M then bucked the other vampony in the back, sending her sliding to Staccata and Sandy, away past from the ninja guard.

(Sorry, missed that post. Hm, we seemed to have moved on anyway.)

Silverpine turned to Gear, having apparently remembered her answering his question. Also, Meadow seemed to be in safe enough hooves in Sandy and Staccata. "Yeah, that's right. Do you think the crypt is their real hideout?"

Orzel

2012-09-11, 04:59 AM

Staccata, alright she's a little annoyed at this, so she advances on the pair of ponies that aren't in the 'shake down the vampony for info' crowd. "Do you know how much I care about not hurting somepony that leads us to a trap? You're going to talk, or your little pony shield gets knocked out and we'll make you."

"I'd advise you to not doing that." warned the ninja.

"I...didn't mean to lead you into a trap..I was just wanted to send you on a wild goose hunt!" She yelled trying to sound braver than she was right now. Come on body...hurry and heal up...then ya can mop the floor with these chumps....or actually, just run away, cough. "I didn't even know there was a crazy pony with a thing for tentacles there!

Gearstride frowned, her own words being neglected in favor of the attention hogging evil vampony who just needed a stake through the chest now.

"Well, I think you have something there, ma'am," Zephyr told her trying to cheer her up.

"And sometimes it is just right under our noses," Miss M sighed and then suddenly in four seconds appeared behind Meadow who 'waahed' in surprise. Miss M then bucked the other vampony in the back, sending her sliding to Staccata and Sandy, away past from the ninja guard.

Being the only ninja in the area, the ninja summoned all the ninjutsu in the area. She opened one of her pockets and suited up in the Meadow costume.

She sew it together when Meadow and her master had relations. The image of her lord fooling around with another mare. The thoughts sped her hooves on that sewing machine. Such jealousy.

Now dressed as Meadow she shifted her aside in a dart of her fast wings. With their places switched, the ninja shoved hher extra ninja uniform on Meadow.

YOU FOOL!

Unfortunately, now there are two ninja and ninjutsu is not conserved. The true ninja's strength and speed dropped dramatically and she takes Miss M's hit hard. She is out cold.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-11, 05:07 AM

Sandy raised his stake high and...watched as the 'vampony' tumbled to his hooves in an ungainly heap. Sheesh, how dumb did she think they were? "Yeah, yeah, cut th' act, y'ain't foolin' nopony." He poked at her foreleg with the stake, just enough to draw a bit of blood. She didn't move a muscle. "Huh." The engineer scratched his head with the dull end of the stake. "Guess havin' that stake in her kept her weaker than I thought."

All the while, his attention was off the "ninja".

Benson

2012-09-11, 05:25 AM

(Sorry, missed that post. Hm, we seemed to have moved on anyway.)

Silverpine turned to Gear, having apparently remembered her answering his question. Also, Meadow seemed to be in safe enough hooves in Sandy and Staccata. "Yeah, that's right. Do you think the crypt is their real hideout?"

"Yeah, I really do believe that---" Gearstride paused and turned her head to the ninja shenanigans.

"I'd advise you to not doing that." warned the ninja.

Being the only ninja in the area, the ninja summoned all the ninjutsu in the area. She opened one of her pockets and suited up in the Meadow costume.

She sew it together when Meadow and her master had relations. The image of her lord fooling around with another mare. The thoughts sped her hooves on that sewing machine. Such jealousy.

Now dressed as Meadow she shifted her aside in a dart of her fast wings. With their places switched, the ninja shoved hher extra ninja uniform on Meadow.

YOU FOOL!

Unfortunately, now there are two ninja and ninjutsu is not conserved. The true ninja's strength and speed dropped dramatically and she takes Miss M's hit hard. She is out cold.

Good gravy, time warping ninja shenanigans complete with the background having speed lines and the scene itself looking like funky edit still cuts. Gearstride, the two vamponies, and even Meadow herself to a certain extent were all completely derped as they watched this.

"That's it, I quit life," Said the undead Zephyr as he ran both forehooves down his face.

Sandy raised his stake high and...watched as the 'vampony' tumbled to his hooves in an ungainly heap. Sheesh, how dumb did she think they were? "Yeah, yeah, cut th' act, y'ain't foolin' nopony." He poked at her foreleg with the stake, just enough to draw a bit of blood. She didn't move a muscle. "Huh." The engineer scratched his head with the dull end of the stake. "Guess havin' that stake in her kept her weaker than I thought."

All the while, his attention was off the "ninja".

"I will admit, that was weird and an interesting trick, but," Miss M sighed-scoffed and shook her head. "Sigh, one cannot hide their vampony blood so easily, especially not with a costume change." She made the motion of sniffing and then looked at the 'ninja' trying to limp away from the scene.

MCerberus

2012-09-11, 10:04 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-11, 10:42 AM

"I will admit, that was weird and an interesting trick, but," Miss M sighed-scoffed and shook her head. "Sigh, one cannot hide their vampony blood so easily, especially not with a costume change." She made the motion of sniffing and then looked at the 'ninja' trying to limp away from the scene.

Advancing ominously on the revealed disguised vampony, Staccata makes a show of not being fazed by the whole thing. "Nothing to hide behind any more, is there."

Sandy had a brief moment of confusion, looking between the downed "Meadow" and the ninja slinking away without another word, before it finally clicked for him. He galloped up to catch up with Staccata, stake once again at the ready. "Y'got anythin' t'say now?" he added. Wasn't quite as intimidating coming from a stallion looking to be about ten years younger than he was, but at least he was the one holding the stake.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-11, 04:38 PM

"The shadow will be infused during the process of crafting. This will begin as normal swordmaking. Assuming I can find something conclusive. I will begin immediately, and work through the night if possible. Fortunately, it will give you friend time to rest."

"Whereas I will probably be getting none."

"Most likely."

"Great. Let's get to work."

Stellar helps out by gathering various materials and making (ludicrously complex) sketches of end products, while Horne makes several attempts at shaping shadowmass into a dagger-like shape and slashing at an armor stand.

"All right, then!"

Blades did her best to help out, although she was forced to leave the magical parts to her assistants. She'd worked late before, and her mind wasn't much more impaired by sleep deprivation than it was anyway.

Benson

2012-09-11, 10:34 PM

Advancing ominously on the revealed disguised vampony, Staccata makes a show of not being fazed by the whole thing. "Nothing to hide behind any more, is there."

Sandy had a brief moment of confusion, looking between the downed "Meadow" and the ninja slinking away without another word, before it finally clicked for him. He galloped up to catch up with Staccata, stake once again at the ready. "Y'got anythin' t'say now?" he added. Wasn't quite as intimidating coming from a stallion looking to be about ten years younger than he was, but at least he was the one holding the stake.

"Just...leave me alone...!...Go away...I can't tell you a thing, I'm obligated by my master to remain loyal to him..." She cried-yelled angrily and continued to hopelessly limp away.
----

Meanwhile at the Cirrus

The fire continued as there was no more input of the ponies working to snuff it all out, just that one spot. They needed to contain it before it got worse, right now it was still just within manageable levels.

Inside the Cirrus

Grubbs was getting impatient, his hopes dashed as time went on and his so called saviors had not made any more noticeable progress. "aaargh.....damn 'ems, I is gonna tells the master on dem vampies!"
----

Back outside the Cirrus

"Baby, can you fly us out of where?" The unicorn asked his mate in worry.

"No...that stupid idea with the lightning took too much out of me...nggh..."

"Manure....its alright, I'll carry you alright? We'll get out of here, feed on some ponies, you'll feel better, alright?"

"...A-lright.."

Kelvin360

2012-09-11, 11:22 PM

Inside the Cirrus

Grubbs was getting impatient, his hopes dashed as time went on and his so called saviors had not made any more noticeable progress. "aaargh.....damn 'ems, I is gonna tells the master on dem vampies!"

"Something tells me you have faith in the wrong places...you'll probably mind anyway, so...why? Not that my preconceptions don't seem obvious to me, but there's probably a bigger story here. What've they done for you?"

Back outside the Cirrus

"Baby, can you fly us out of where?" The unicorn asked his mate in worry.

"No...that stupid idea with the lightning took too much out of me...nggh..."

"Manure....its alright, I'll carry you alright? We'll get out of here, feed on some ponies, you'll feel better, alright?"

"...A-lright.."

Meanwhile, Daniel still has absolutely no clue. "Report. Flies against the cart still in progress?"

MCerberus

2012-09-11, 11:59 PM

"Just...leave me alone...!...Go away...I can't tell you a thing, I'm obligated by my master to remain loyal to him..." She cried-yelled angrily and continued to hopelessly limp away.

Still advancing, Staccata takes an uncaring dark tone. "Your master that has done nothing to save you, that brings you to the one town most likely to be your death, and you'd die for that? slowly?"

Benson

2012-09-12, 12:17 AM

Still advancing, Staccata takes an uncaring dark tone. "Your master that has done nothing to save you, that brings you to the one town most likely to be your death, and you'd die for that? slowly?"

"Yes, that very one I am devoted to utterly! How else should it be?? She simple stated, limping away still, trying to buy time until her body repaired itself. Just keep 'em asking questions...

"Something tells me you have faith in the wrong places...you'll probably mind anyway, so...why? Not that my preconceptions don't seem obvious to me, but there's probably a bigger story here. What've they done for you?"

"Everythings!"

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 12:36 AM

"Just...leave me alone...!...Go away...I can't tell you a thing, I'm obligated by my master to remain loyal to him..." She cried-yelled angrily and continued to hopelessly limp away.

Sandy shot Zephyr a raised eyebrow. He didn't buy the "had to be loyal to master" one bit, but seeing how they had their own vampony progeny right here, it didn't hurt to fact-check.

Orzel

2012-09-12, 02:44 AM

Benson

2012-09-12, 05:20 AM

Sandy shot Zephyr a raised eyebrow. He didn't buy the "had to be loyal to master" one bit, but seeing how they had their own vampony progeny right here, it didn't hurt to fact-check.

Zephyr frowned watching this and lifted in a fore leg towards himself, his ears lowered like a puppy's. "...A bit of that is kinda true...I mean...I could never bring myself to betray Miss M for anything...like it doesn't exist in me to be able to do so. But then again....I have no reason to want to be disloyal to her, so I dunno really." He pawed at the ground.

"See? see?....It's not my fault! I have to be loyal! You can't kill me for that!!" Meadow shouted making use of Zephyr's words... more time, more time...then...I could...escape....tell the master....we'll be prepared for them...one by one...they'll fall...Master will be pleased...! Meadow clutched at her head for a moment, closing her eyes and grunted.

"Maybe not that, but you may be punished for your crimes of any and all victims who fell by your hooves!" Gearstride shouted with a snort. "We don't really need your cooperation anyway, I figured it out, from our earlier investigations and when you had my lieutenant walk south all zombified when you glamored him!"
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Back at the Cirrus

The unicorn carried his lady love on his back, her fore legs draped over the sides of his neck as he scrambled about on the ground. He could risk using his super speed as he risked his lady love slipping off and getting hurt. It sucked having to run at a normal gallop. He tried to run around the back, but the security system's automatic turrets were shooting at him with extreme prejudiced. It took a lot to avoid the bullets and keep his darling from falling off and being a static target.

He then tried to dive into the forest only to find a missile locked on him as he feinted a moved to the side as it exploded in front of him. "Oh mah gosh...! What the fuq kind of bullmanure is this??" He scrambled picking up his lady love who slipped off. He was kinda in adrenaline panic mode, he couldn't quite concentrate right on his surroundings. He was barely with his heighten senses able to dodge a lot of projectiles. Damnit, he really should have had dinner earlier when he had the chance.

Grif

2012-09-12, 07:20 AM

Zephyr frowned watching this and lifted in a fore leg towards himself, his ears lowered like a puppy's. "...A bit of that is kinda true...I mean...I could never bring myself to betray Miss M for anything...like it doesn't exist in me to be able to do so. But then again....I have no reason to want to be disloyal to her, so I dunno really." He pawed at the ground.

"See? see?....It's not my fault! I have to be loyal! You can't kill me for that!!" Meadow shouted making use of Zephyr's words... more time, more time...then...I could...escape....tell the master....we'll be prepared for them...one by one...they'll fall...Master will be pleased...! Meadow clutched at her head for a moment, closing her eyes and grunted.

"Maybe not that, but you may be punished for your crimes of any and all victims who fell by your hooves!" Gearstride shouted with a snort. "We don't really need your cooperation anyway, I figured it out, from our earlier investigations and when you had my lieutenant walk south all zombified when you glamored him!"
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Back at the Cirrus

The unicorn carried his lady love on his back, her fore legs draped over the sides of his neck as he scrambled about on the ground. He could risk using his super speed as he risked his lady love slipping off and getting hurt. It sucked having to run at a normal gallop. He tried to run around the back, but the security system's automatic turrets were shooting at him with extreme prejudiced. It took a lot to avoid the bullets and keep his darling from falling off and being a static target.

He then tried to dive into the forest only to find a missile locked on him as he feinted a moved to the side as it exploded in front of him. "Oh mah gosh...! What the fuq kind of bullmanure is this??" He scrambled picking up his lady love who slipped off. He was kinda in adrenaline panic mode, he couldn't quite concentrate right on his surroundings. He was barely with his heighten senses able to dodge a lot of projectiles. Damnit, he really should have had dinner earlier when he had the chance.

Silverpine really wished he hadn't dropped his shotgun. It would have made all this so much easier. "She obviously not going to be cooperative. Either we leave her here, or we make it quick and painless and be on our way. The longer we stay, the more chance we might actually attract attention from the rest of the vamponies."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 07:31 AM

Zephyr frowned watching this and lifted in a fore leg towards himself, his ears lowered like a puppy's. "...A bit of that is kinda true...I mean...I could never bring myself to betray Miss M for anything...like it doesn't exist in me to be able to do so. But then again....I have no reason to want to be disloyal to her, so I dunno really." He pawed at the ground.

"See? see?....It's not my fault! I have to be loyal! You can't kill me for that!!" Meadow shouted making use of Zephyr's words... more time, more time...then...I could...escape....tell the master....we'll be prepared for them...one by one...they'll fall...Master will be pleased...! Meadow clutched at her head for a moment, closing her eyes and grunted.

"Maybe not that, but you may be punished for your crimes of any and all victims who fell by your hooves!" Gearstride shouted with a snort. "We don't really need your cooperation anyway, I figured it out, from our earlier investigations and when you had my lieutenant walk south all zombified when you glamored him!"

Silverpine really wished he hadn't dropped his shotgun. It would have made all this so much easier. "She obviously not going to be cooperative. Either we leave her here, or we make it quick and painless and be on our way. The longer we stay, the more chance we might actually attract attention from the rest of the vamponies."

Sandy rolled his head, cracking the tendons in his little neck, and gave his stake a twirl. "Not useful no more, an' y'ain't gonna be nothin' but trouble now. That sounds like a direct order t'me." He lunged at the vampony, stake raised for a strike. Should the attack go through, to the vampony's likely surprise, she'd have a stake through her shoulder and not her heart.

Benson

2012-09-12, 07:39 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 07:48 AM

"Nnnnggh...goddesses...dammit...not again...aaahhhha.....err..glurk..." She glurked-yelled in utter pain and attempted to pull it out with her mouth but suddenly found herself being held against the ground, her face eating dirt, by the red unicorn. Stake in shoulder. So close...so close to healing...and then....goddesses damnit it all....

(Apologies for the quick one-two post, but I had meant this to be a quick combo attack. Won't be posting again until everybody else gets a chance to act)

With a sickening squelching noise, the stake was roughly pulled from her shoulder. The engineer shook his head at the helpless vampony. "This ain't for you, monster." he whispered to her, and promptly rammed the blunt end of the stake to the side of her head. And then drove it back into her leg, this time pinning it to the ground. With any luck, the sudden assault would leave her out cold.

MCerberus

2012-09-12, 10:26 AM

Near the Tower- Staccata

Well unless Sandy's going to kill her, the ninja would likely remove the stake first chance she gets, so Staccata drags her off a little bit. As for the revelation about how the vampony society works, that kinda squicks for the mare.

"You ever think how much free will you've given up then?" she aks of Zephyr keeping detached from emotion for the moment.

Benson

2012-09-12, 10:40 AM

(Apologies for the quick one-two post, but I had meant this to be a quick combo attack. Won't be posting again until everybody else gets a chance to act)

With a sickening squelching noise, the stake was roughly pulled from her shoulder. The engineer shook his head at the helpless vampony. "This ain't for you, monster." he whispered to her, and promptly rammed the blunt end of the stake to the side of her head. And then drove it back into her leg, this time pinning it to the ground. With any luck, the sudden assault would leave her out cold.

She yelling, crying out, whatever etc as again her leg was staked, she was a little out of it, dazed from the blunt trauma. Damn pieces of wood. Fffuuuuuuuu~

Near the Tower- Staccata

Well unless Sandy's going to kill her, the ninja would likely remove the stake first chance she gets, so Staccata drags her off a little bit. As for the revelation about how the vampony society works, that kinda squicks for the mare.

"You ever think how much free will you've given up then?" she aks of Zephyr keeping detached from emotion for the moment.

Meadow's body just didn't know how to react anymore, oi vey. Stake in, stake out, stake in, stake out. Sensei from that radio show 'The Karate Foal' would be proud.

Zephyr froze for a moment being put on the spotlight again though with a more serious question. "I...I dunno...I mean...I....ah...not really...I guess for me knowing that my set of actions was an order fed into my subconscious....uh....I don't really think about it...oh goddesses...what if I was ordered to not think about it??" He then looked at Miss M with pleading eyes. She stiffened in regard to the change of what was happening here.

"Of course not! The only orders I forced on you were ones to save your life, well undead life, but still. This is but a fact in our society. Bonded to the blood of our creator, bonded to them. Twas like that for me a long time ago." The mare stated taking an upset stance.

Grif

2012-09-12, 04:35 PM

She yelling, crying out, whatever etc as again her leg was staked, she was a little out of it, dazed from the blunt trauma. Damn pieces of wood. Fffuuuuuuuu~

Meadow's body just didn't know how to react anymore, oi vey. Stake in, stake out, stake in, stake out. Sensei from that radio show 'The Karate Foal' would be proud.

Zephyr froze for a moment being put on the spotlight again though with a more serious question. "I...I dunno...I mean...I....ah...not really...I guess for me knowing that my set of actions was an order fed into my subconscious....uh....I don't really think about it...oh goddesses...what if I was ordered to not think about it??" He then looked at Miss M with pleading eyes. She stiffened in regard to the change of what was happening here.

"Of course not! The only orders I forced on you were ones to save your life, well undead life, but still. This is but a fact in our society. Bonded to the blood of our creator, bonded to them. Twas like that for me a long time ago." The mare stated taking an upset stance.

Silverpine merely watched coldly, silently approving of Sandy's action. He glanced at Miss M. "So it was like that for you before. What changed then?"

Benson

2012-09-12, 04:44 PM

Silverpine merely watched coldly, silently approving of Sandy's action. He glanced at Miss M. "So it was like that for you before. What changed then?"

"My old master was killed," She said simply with hard eyes.

Kelvin360

2012-09-12, 05:07 PM

"Everythings!"

"I can only imagine. Giving you support, purpose, a life...great benefits all around. I gotta ask, though...what were you before that you didn't have any of that?"

Meanwhile, Daniel's running through the awesome K.O. he could pull on the fleeing unicorn vampire...if he were atop the ship. As it is, the crew may be dead, he had two entrances to cover, and no idea what was going on.

So, basically, just an average picnic.

Benson

2012-09-12, 06:55 PM

"I can only imagine. Giving you support, purpose, a life...great benefits all around. I gotta ask, though...what were you before that you didn't have any of that?"

Grubbs paused....and rubbed his chin....or rather he stretched and rubbed his chin against his barrel. 'I dunno..." He craned his neck to see his cutie mark, it was a pair of scissors and a mirror. "I dunno."

Kelvin360

2012-09-12, 07:06 PM

Grubbs paused....and rubbed his chin....or rather he stretched and rubbed his chin against his barrel. 'I dunno..." He craned his neck to see his cutie mark, it was a pair of scissors and a mirror. "I dunno."

"You don't know...or they don't want you to?"

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 07:07 PM

She yelling, crying out, whatever etc as again her leg was staked, she was a little out of it, dazed from the blunt trauma. Damn pieces of wood. Fffuuuuuuuu~

Sandy muttered something incredibly rude under his breath. He motioned to Miss M and held Meadow's head steady. "Can y''give her a whack? She's hardier than she looks."

MCerberus

2012-09-12, 07:13 PM

Sandy muttered something incredibly rude under his breath. He motioned to Miss M and held Meadow's head steady. "Can y''give her a whack? She's hardier than she looks."

This is seeming to become a let less merciful than it was implied, and that's saying something. "If you're going to be messy, why not just kill the mare instead of torturing her." It's really not a question, Staccata's putting her views of the situation back out.

Benson

2012-09-12, 07:21 PM

"You don't know...or they don't want you to?"

"I dunno," He mumbled flapping his lower lip and wrinkling his muzzle as is the behavior of nervous equines. He then snorted angrily not liking his feeling of nervousness and confusion, it didn't feel good.

Sandy muttered something incredibly rude under his breath. He motioned to Miss M and held Meadow's head steady. "Can y''give her a whack? She's hardier than she looks."

Thwack. Miss M reared up and brought her hooves down. There was a small crack noise, but Meadow seemed to be breathing or something related to that, she let out a small whinnying whimper.

This is seeming to become a let less merciful than it was implied, and that's saying something. "If you're going to be messy, why not just kill the mare instead of torturing her." It's really not a question, Staccata's putting her views of the situation back out.

"Ah, so you changed your mind now, since you seemed so adamant on keeping her alive," The vampony mare said, considering it, wanting to.

MCerberus

2012-09-12, 07:25 PM

"Ah, so you changed your mind now, since you seemed so adamant on keeping her alive," The vampony mare said, considering it, wanting to.

"Well I've always been against the unnecessary sadism that seems to go around," Staccata replies. "The whole betraying mindthrall thing doesn't help."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 07:25 PM

This is seeming to become a let less merciful than it was implied, and that's saying something. "If you're going to be messy, why not just kill the mare instead of torturing her." It's really not a question, Staccata's putting her views of the situation back out.

Sandy gave a quick nod of thanks to Miss M before turning to the rogue. "This ain't about bein' messy, it's about whatever'll happen t'that ninja if she dies. Believe me, I'd want nothin' more than t'stake her through, but if it means somepony else dies for it, than this'll have t'do."

Benson

2012-09-12, 07:36 PM

"Well I've always been against the unnecessary sadism that seems to go around," Staccata replies. "The whole betraying mindthrall thing doesn't help."

Sandy gave a quick nod of thanks to Miss M before turning to the rogue. "This ain't about bein' messy, it's about whatever'll happen t'that ninja if she dies. Believe me, I'd want nothin' more than t'stake her through, but if it means somepony else dies for it, than this'll have t'do."

"Feh, anyways, if she's going to be allowed to continue living, then you should put her away somewhere, stash her somewhere," The red mare coldly stated. Zephyr watched with a frown on his face with this current mood and all. He had his own opinions, but somehow, he found himself finding...logic his mistress's words.

Gearstride herself was starting to feel icky, she had no like for this staked mare, and would rather bring this Meadow to justice, but the right now, it had a wrong flavor to it. "...Yea....lock her up somewhere...staked in her other legs to keep her from escaping?...."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 07:58 PM

"Feh, anyways, if she's going to be allowed to continue living, then you should put her away somewhere, stash her somewhere," The red mare coldly stated. Zephyr watched with a frown on his face with this current mood and all. He had his own opinions, but somehow, he found himself finding...logic his mistress's words.

Gearstride herself was starting to feel icky, she had no like for this staked mare, and would rather bring this Meadow to justice, but the right now, it had a wrong flavor to it. "...Yea....lock her up somewhere...staked in her other legs to keep her from escaping?...."

"Sounds good t'me, Cap'n." Sandy said coldy. "What about th' ship? I don't suppose we'll be runnin' off t'the vampony's lair without re-stockin' on things that go boom. An' we might want t'grab everypony else an' bring them along."

Grif

2012-09-12, 08:08 PM

Kelvin360

2012-09-12, 08:36 PM

"I dunno," He mumbled flapping his lower lip and wrinkling his muzzle as is the behavior of nervous equines. He then snorted angrily not liking his feeling of nervousness and confusion, it didn't feel good.

"Well...have you tried asking? I mean, there's not a real reason for keeping your past hidden unless it would make you a ri- ah. Hm." He quiets down after that. He wonders privately what this guy's reaction would be to the thought that his 'rescuers' are here to kill him because of who he was...or who he could be.

Either way, it passes the time.

---

Meanwhile, Nowhere Near Anywhere:

"Are you sure this is the right place?" Path Seeker asked tentatively, one eye on her companions, one on the chasm in front of them.

Rangolan glanced up from his map and rolled his eyes, butterfly wings flapping irritatedly. "If there's one thing you should know by now, chérie, it's that I'm never lost. This is the Ruin of...Kumbayaya or whoever."

"Kulvasreyyat." She gently corrected him for the umpteenth time. "The last stronghold of the ancient-"

"Yes, words, we know. Something something important lore something something dusty bones, et cetera. That's your thing, chérie."

"Yours being treasure, yes."

"Assuming there is any. How do we know enterprising adventurers haven't already picked this place clean?"

She held up a talon and picked up a nearby rock, putting a good deal of distance between herself and the chasm before tossing it in.

FWOOSH

A huge gout of flame burst from somewhere near the middle, incinerating both the rock and anything nearby or inside. Jotunvald turned his head towards Path Seeker and scowled.

"I can't kill fire. Or maim it."

"Such a shame. Don't worry, my Mooseish friend. Aquaintance. Semi-trustworthy peripheral companion. Fire just happens to be one of my things. All down, fillies and gentlecolts!" He opened his wings and soared down to the bottom at once. No fire came up this time.

"Right. We should go then."

"You know I hate this part. I am not a calf. Is there no other way down?"

"Sorry, no. This isn't exactly a mountain pass. And I'll be gentle this time! No claws marks from spooking, no sir."

"As you wish, Leiðandi." Gripping his back gently with both hoof and claw, Seeker swooped downward to follow Rangolan to the entrance. And this was only the first step. Bad things were certain to follow.

Swooping aside.

Luka

2012-09-12, 09:10 PM

"Because I said it. The chances are unlikely with those around who, unlike myself, do not get foalnapped weekly."

"....I didn't get it"

Dawnstrider suddenly feels rather pleased with himself for some reason.

Meanwhile in the guardhouse, a young mare that just joined the guard suddenly feels a chill down her spine and doesn't know why, she's just trying on armors.
"I-I-I think this one not"
The other guard helping her looks at her with a confused look after seeing her brief and sudden fright, but just grabs her armor and gives her another one to try on.

Benson

2012-09-12, 09:20 PM

"Sounds good t'me, Cap'n." Sandy said coldy. "What about th' ship? I don't suppose we'll be runnin' off t'the vampony's lair without re-stockin' on things that go boom. An' we might want t'grab everypony else an' bring them along."

"In this case, we better hand over both of our prisoners to the town guard or something. At least they have warm bodies there to keep an eye on the two, rather than trusting to our automated systems." He glanced at Meadow. "Even they should not have any problems handling these and I like to think they have competent guards running their prison."

"I dunno...sure...yes...yes to both?..Oh goddesses...I dunno," The captain found herself herp derped here. Both sounded like ways to go.

"Well...have you tried asking? I mean, there's not a real reason for keeping your past hidden unless it would make you a ri- ah. Hm." He quiets down after that. He wonders privately what this guy's reaction would be to the thought that his 'rescuers' are here to kill him because of who he was...or who he could be.

Either way, it passes the time.

"I dunno, I don't ask, its not things coming the up! YOUSE, youse askin' ta' much questions! Ngggh!" He griped wishing he had more freedom of movement.

Kelvin360

2012-09-12, 10:23 PM

"....I didn't get it"

"Simply another melodramatic reference to my absurd lifestyle."

"I dunno, I don't ask, its not things coming the up! YOUSE, youse askin' ta' much questions! Ngggh!" He griped wishing he had more freedom of movement.

"Maybe it's less asking too many questions and more asking the wrong ones. Not trying to make you feel uncomfortable, kid, but I want to know about your personality, not the one you've been ordered to have."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 10:33 PM

"In this case, we better hand over both of our prisoners to the town guard or something. At least they have warm bodies there to keep an eye on the two, rather than trusting to our automated systems." He glanced at Meadow. "Even they should not have any problems handling these and I like to think they have competent guards running their prison."

Sandy scratched at his chin scruff in thought. "Now that may be so, but if we keep 'em on board th' Cirrus, then they can't get on board without one of us lettin' them on board. Permission an' all that. An' besides that..." he glanced back at the empty skies above the town with a sigh. "...I think they got enough trouble without us saddlin' them with these two."

Benson

2012-09-12, 10:46 PM

"Maybe it's less asking too many questions and more asking the wrong ones. Not trying to make you feel uncomfortable, kid, but I want to know about your personality, not the one you've been ordered to have."

"Youse is so nosy...bah!" he pulled pointlessly at his harden sand restraints and tired himself out. "Mmm...I tireds...ugh..."

Sandy scratched at his chin scruff in thought. "Now that may be so, but if we keep 'em on board th' Cirrus, then they can't get on board without one of us lettin' them on board. Permission an' all that. An' besides that..." he glanced back at the empty skies above the town with a sigh. "...I think they got enough trouble without us saddlin' them with these two."

"Yea, you're right....with that, if assumptions are to be made....they're drowning in so much red tape right now and swamped as swamped can be," Gearstride rubbed her chin. "Yea, let's take her to the Cirrus where she can do the least harm."

Meanwhile Miss M still loomed over the grounded pony and glowered at her. "You, have been a complete waste of time. If your real orders were to waste our time and set us back, then whoopie, you have succeeded in your task." Miss M would have simply preferred to have her dead, no one had any problem with that other vampony, was this one different because she gave them a name? Played off their emotions? Was a mare? Feh, but, there seemed to be a majority decision. She snorted but kept to herself,

MCerberus

2012-09-12, 11:34 PM

Grif

2012-09-12, 11:47 PM

"Youse is so nosy...bah!" he pulled pointlessly at his harden sand restraints and tired himself out. "Mmm...I tireds...ugh..."

"Yea, you're right....with that, if assumptions are to be made....they're drowning in so much red tape right now and swamped as swamped can be," Gearstride rubbed her chin. "Yea, let's take her to the Cirrus where she can do the least harm."

Meanwhile Miss M still loomed over the grounded pony and glowered at her. "You, have been a complete waste of time. If your real orders were to waste our time and set us back, then whoopie, you have succeeded in your task." Miss M would have simply preferred to have her dead, no one had any problem with that other vampony, was this one different because she gave them a name? Played off their emotions? Was a mare? Feh, but, there seemed to be a majority decision. She snorted but kept to herself,

"Right. Let's get hoppin' then. We wasted enough time as it is," Silverpine said. "Besides, I need a new weapon."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-12, 11:56 PM

Near the Tower - Staccata

"I'll talk to the stallion that's partially responsible for all this tomorrow," Staccata motions at the two unconscious mares. "He's wide open to a lot of persuasion, and I don't care what a ninja says, a hoof to the face is one of them."

Sandy gave a wan smile to the rogue. "Thanks. That'd be much appreciated."

"Yea, you're right....with that, if assumptions are to be made....they're drowning in so much red tape right now and swamped as swamped can be," Gearstride rubbed her chin. "Yea, let's take her to the Cirrus where she can do the least harm."

Sandy helped gather up the senseless ninja, probably leaving her on Zephyr's back. :smalltongue: "Right behind you, Cap'n."

Benson

2012-09-13, 12:06 AM

Near the Cirrus

And so the eight of them...invoked a screen wipe and hoofed wave the annoyance spent making return trips for ponies. But there they were, at the edge of the forest where the Cirrus was. A forest fire was happening, two ponies could be seen in a clearing in a protective dome.

On the last trip here, there were sounds of a fire truck siren implying to be headed this way. They had their work cut out for them.

Kelvin360

2012-09-13, 12:35 AM

"Youse is so nosy...bah!" he pulled pointlessly at his harden sand restraints and tired himself out. "Mmm...I tireds...ugh..."

"Alright. I'll keep the lights dim for you. You sleep well." True to his word, the lights from his horn (and the artificial lights, if applicable) go down just enough to leave visibility, but not enough to keep one awake.

And coincidentally just enough to be able to continue work on those super-flashers.

Benson

2012-09-13, 01:20 AM

"Alright. I'll keep the lights dim for you. You sleep well." True to his word, the lights from his horn (and the artificial lights, if applicable) go down just enough to leave visibility, but not enough to keep one awake.

And coincidentally just enough to be able to continue work on those super-flashers.

Grubbs looked at Taylor and frowned, all tired like again. That pony was acting so weird...like not beating him. Pony couldn't be trusted...Grubbs...just has to keep his guard...stay vigilant around him not....

And Grubbs fell asleep again.

Meanwhile at BSPD head quarters, police captain's office

"Damnit...we've got nine officers M.I.A, not responding back to our transmissions for a roll call and now we have a report that there's a fire blazing past the west gate?! Luckily the fire department were dispatched but sheeze...what a night. Missing officers, a missing dead pony, missing criminals, and now a fire...The captain of the guard and police major going to have my head for this...and I was so close to tenure...urgh.." An older grey maned sand furred stallion slammed his hoof on his desk and then rubbed his temples with that hoof. He looked at the officer before him, the "camera" still focused on himself.

"Any word from the Guard yet about helping up security around Bridle Shores? If only those bastards did their job right in not letting in scum into the town, the police department wouldn't end up having to be neck deep in red tape when the time comes...damn soldier guards...lucky sons of a gun, not so restricted as we are...stupid bureaucratic nonsense...ugh..." He sputtered, looking like he was going to pass out from all the exertion he was letting out, his eyes looked tired, a little dazed.

"I'm afraid not sir, seems they are just as tied up having to deal with their own problems, their own missing soldiers. Seems this police/guard didn't work like it should have, both sides too busy caring about their own people to properly cooperate and coordinate with each other." An officer said in a blunt manner. Twas a light green unicorn stallion with a burnt olive mane and a shamrock cutie mark. "Perhaps, you would like to hear my idea, sir." He affably smiled, his orange eyes briefly glowing blue.

MCerberus

2012-09-13, 11:58 AM

Sandy gave a wan smile to the rogue. "Thanks. That'd be much appreciated."

Sandy helped gather up the senseless ninja, probably leaving her on Zephyr's back. :smalltongue: "Right behind you, Cap'n."

Keeping things simple, Staccata adds, "Shall we?"

Benson

2012-09-13, 12:06 PM

Cirrus-Edge of the Not-Burning side of the forest

"Wow......we leave them for a couple of hours and this is what happens?" Gearstride watched the scene before her all slack jawed. She put her communicator to her mouth and stared at the Cirrus in the distance. "Rainbow...Hover? What's going on? Report."

Orzel

2012-09-13, 02:18 PM

Rainbow

The sniper let out another blast of her tank cannon. "Sudden thunderstorm, Sir. Lit up a tree or two."

Benson

2012-09-13, 02:53 PM

Rainbow

The sniper let out another blast of her tank cannon. "Sudden thunderstorm, Sir. Lit up a tree or two."

"A tree or two?....Its a really weird thunderstorm I hope you know. Chilling right above only the Cirrus....oy..........." Because things were going swell already ya know.

Grif

2012-09-13, 04:37 PM

"A tree or two?....Its a really weird thunderstorm I hope you know. Chilling right above only the Cirrus....oy..........." Because things were going swell already ya know.

"Rainbow, just open the door and maybe we can help speed things along..." Silverpine said, sighing and shaking his head.

Orzel

2012-09-13, 04:39 PM

"A tree or two?....Its a really weird thunderstorm I hope you know. Chilling right above only the Cirrus....oy..........." Because things were going swell already ya know.

"Should I shoot it, sir?" rainbow's solution to everything.

Benson

2012-09-13, 04:53 PM

"Should I shoot it, sir?" rainbow's solution to everything.

"Uh...no...I don't think that will do anything to a lightning storm," Gearstride shook her head. Maybe on Tuesdays. "Just ah...let us in...disable the security system, so we don't get killed." Zephyr hovered close with the group, with Meadow on his back, the ninja being held with his legs. He was wary of the spreading fire, naturally, he was scared of it. Miss M kept a composed posture and scanned the area with her night-o vision. Not that she needed it to spy a glowing dome in the area around the Cirrus.

"Vamponies..."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-13, 07:33 PM

"Uh...no...I don't think that will do anything to a lightning storm," Gearstride shook her head. Maybe on Tuesdays. "Just ah...let us in...disable the security system, so we don't get killed." Zephyr hovered close with the group, with Meadow on his back, the ninja being held with his legs. He was wary of the spreading fire, naturally, he was scared of it. Miss M kept a composed posture and scanned the area with her night-o vision. Not that she needed it to spy a glowing dome in the area around the Cirrus.

"Vamponies..."

With Sandy's eye for detail, he quickly spotted the glowing dome as well. "Cap'n! Over there!" He pointed to the odd dome of light near the ship. "Looks like some sorta spell shield. Can't quite make out what's under it from over here."

Benson

2012-09-13, 08:41 PM

"Hey Sandy," He would feel a tap on his shoulder and stared blankly at him. "Did you hear me all dramatically utter 'vamponies'? I wasn't sneezing....or was I?...Now I'm all self conscious about it...oh Luna..."

Gearstride disregarded the vampy. "If we're to believe our sneezing...ally, vamponies? Best stay vigilant." She spoke into her comm again. "Hey Rainbow, hear that?......por favor let us in."

MCerberus

2012-09-13, 08:55 PM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-13, 09:54 PM

"Hey Sandy," He would feel a tap on his shoulder and stared blankly at him. "Did you hear me all dramatically utter 'vamponies'? I wasn't sneezing....or was I?...Now I'm all self conscious about it...oh Luna..."

Sandy looked up sheepishly at the 300-year-old vampony. "Well, I were just pointin' it out, y'never quite said where them vamponies were at, an' I guess I meant I couldn't spy how many were under there, an' I really didn't think that were a sneeze, I just thought maybe somepony hadn't saw it an'...an' I think I'm just gonna shush now..." he trailed off and re-focused on the task ahead, ears drooping from general embarrassment.

Aaaaaaaaand there went all the coolness points he'd racked up this night.

Orzel

2012-09-14, 01:24 AM

"Unlocking, Sir." Rainbow taping on the console. Beep oop beep beep beep. "Permission to shoot the vamponies, Sir."

Benson

2012-09-14, 03:39 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-14, 03:49 AM

Sandy downright sprinted into the ship. He'd gone thus far without sustaining terrible injury tonight, and he wasn't about to let ironic fate ruin that.

Orzel

2012-09-14, 06:38 AM

"Uh....sure..." Gearstride said as she looked over yonder and froze seeing the shield dome gone along with whatever was underneath. "Yes, yes yes, permission granted! Everybody get on inside."

Gear and Sandy are right to worry. The sound from her open comm is a notable rhythmic breathing. Four steel arm jut down and root the hover tank into place. The barrel of the main cannon clicks.

Rainbow then fires. Then fires again. And again. Each blast following the last with less of a gap of time. The beams are not nearly as big as expected but there are many. She turned down the power... in order to snipe with a tank.
Pew!.... Pew!... Pew!.. Pew!. Pew!. Pewpewpewpewpewpewpewpewpew! "Adjustments will be calibrated in 30 more shots. 25. 20. 15."

Grif

2012-09-14, 06:49 AM

"Uh....sure..." Gearstride said as she looked over yonder and froze seeing the shield dome gone along with whatever was underneath. "Yes, yes yes, permission granted! Everybody get on inside."

"I hope you know I am capable of taking care of myself against some vamps, you know," Miss M said with a flick of her mane.

"Its not the vamps I'm fretting over right now. Its Rainbow trigger-happy Pepper who is to be made fret of."

"Oh. Gotcha." And so, Gear and all scurried to the front entrance.

"Youthreevamponieshavepermissiontoenterblah," She said quickly opening the heavy steel doors.

Sandy downright sprinted into the ship. He'd gone thus far without sustaining terrible injury tonight, and he wasn't about to let ironic fate ruin that.

Gear and Sandy are right to worry. The sound from her open comm is a notable rhythmic breathing. Four steel arm jut down and root the hover tank into place. The barrel of the main cannon clicks.

Rainbow then fires. Then fires again. And again. Each blast following the last with less of a gap of time. The beams are not nearly as big as expected but there are many. She turned down the power... in order to snipe with a tank.
Pew!.... Pew!... Pew!.. Pew!. Pew!. Pewpewpewpewpewpewpewpewpew! "Adjustments will be calibrated in 30 more shots. 25. 20. 15."

"Rainbow, you will hold your ******* fire until the crew has safely cleared the ******* blast zone! Ya hear me!" Silverpine yelled into the comm, as he followed closely behind. The stallion barely dodged a stray beam that struck the ground beside him.

Benson

2012-09-14, 07:06 AM

Dem Vamponies

The unicorn watched in ohmahgoddesses horror as he just maneuvered out of the way with his lady love on his back. Best was probably to maneuver him towards the fire with 'dem laser beams, trap him between a rock and a hard place, or in this case a rain of laser beams and a hot place.

Orzel

2012-09-14, 08:52 AM

"Rainbow, you will hold your ******* fire until the crew has safely cleared the ******* blast zone! Ya hear me!" Silverpine yelled into the comm, as he followed closely behind. The stallion barely dodged a stray beam that struck the ground beside him.

"Aye sir." The hum of the tank's cannon slowly ends.

Kelvin360

2012-09-14, 11:32 AM

Daniel listens intently as the hum of the cannon stops and then ends, and twitches when he hears the main door opening. Only one way to check; ask questions first, fire after.

He flicks back his monocle and draws two more arrows as he runs to the main entrance, nocking all three for more area coverage. He runs at a sprint and roll/slides into the area, aiming at the group and collecting Sandy's lost coolness points powerup style.

His instincts screamed at him to open fire, but he held off for the crucial second and a half and lowered his bow a few inches.

"Oh! Never thought I'd say the words, but thank Luna you all are alright." He grins at them, oddly enough including M and Zephyr in his group assessment. He slides away his bow and arrows and walks forward. "So, how'd it go? Got an army on your tails, angry nightmares trying to haunt you, huge bag of gold for the tales?"

MCerberus

2012-09-14, 12:38 PM

"Oh! Never thought I'd say the words, but thank Luna you all are alright." He grins at them, oddly enough including M and Zephyr in his group assessment. He slides away his bow and arrows and walks forward. "So, how'd it go? Got an army on your tails, angry nightmares trying to haunt you, huge bag of gold for the tales?"

After the mad sprinting towards the ship, a certain purple mare is glad she keeps in shape with odd exercises that are useful when running for your life.

"I'm done with the for-profit game," Staccata states with a tone of distaste, like she's been insulted. "What caused things to escalate here?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-14, 01:53 PM

Benson

2012-09-14, 05:25 PM

"Real short story, that. Vampires show up, we open fire, I smoke 'em out, one of them tries some fancy lightning show, and then apparently they took a hike. Not sure whether they were scouts, spies, or a rescue crew. Not that I got a chance to ask them." He glances at Meadow and the ninja. "So uh...rescued, or more PoW's?"

"One is a .....I don't even really know what to label them, but the ninja was kinda a pain in the flank, on orders to save the vampony for her Lord. The one actually in ninja garb is the vampony, a real pain in the flank and really good at wasting someone's time," Miss M said bitterly.

Gearstride stayed back making sure everyone got in safely before shutting the heavy steel doors and re initiating the security system.

Kelvin360

2012-09-14, 06:27 PM

"One is a .....I don't even really know what to label them, but the ninja was kinda a pain in the flank, on orders to save the vampony for her Lord. The one actually in ninja garb is the vampony, a real pain in the flank and really good at wasting someone's time," Miss M said bitterly.

Gearstride stayed back making sure everyone got in safely before shutting the heavy steel doors and re initiating the security system.

"Ninja usually are...that's not one, though. And this looks like a job for mildly-inescapable imprisonment! Speaking of..." Click. "Hey Taylor, figured I'd let you know we're not all dead."

"Shhh. Our guest is sleeping, not so loud or you'll wake him."

"Wh-...What are you, his foalsitter?"

"Yes."

"...There are no words." Click. "Sandy, you feel well enough to whip up some more sand chains for the new morons?"

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-14, 08:54 PM

"...There are no words." Click. "Sandy, you feel well enough to whip up some more sand chains for the new morons?"

"Aye, just let me grab a bit more sand," Sandy gave a curt nod and dashed down to the engine room, returning a few moments later with two saddlebags full of the stuff. "Two more sand-chain specials, comin' right up."

Once the prisoners were placed in whatever closets (probably cells right next to Grubbs', who knows) they were to be kept in, Sandy got to work. The ninja got the same sort of treatment as Grubbs, sand holding her legs down, with an additional band over her torso for extra security. Meadow got the remainder of the bag and a half of sand. Legs, torso, neck, muzzle, even enclosing the stake in her leg to keep her from pulling it out. This vampony wasn't going to talk, move, or even think of causing mischief.

After he was done, he trotted back to the others and threw Gearstride a salute, brow sweaty and panting slightly. "Prisoners restrained, Cap'n. They ain't gettin' out of that anytime soon."

MCerberus

2012-09-14, 10:11 PM

Cirrus - Staccata

The local rogue lets the crew take care of the prisoners in the way they desire, but there is something that's bothering her at the moment. "Well what do we do next, considering the swarm?"

Benson

2012-09-14, 10:31 PM

Miss M shrugged with one shoulder. "Ninjas, what can ya say really? Aside from its luckier to face hundreds of ninja instead of just one."
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Gearstride saluted back at Sandy. "That's good, make sure to confiscate whatever the ninja may be carrying on them. We don't want them having extra tricks do escape we didn't account for...."

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Cirrus - Staccata

The local rogue lets the crew take care of the prisoners in the way they desire, but there is something that's bothering her at the moment. "Well what do we do next, considering the swarm?"

"Swarm? Like as in the storm? Or do you mean it as a 'swarm of vamponies'?" Gearstride asked.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-14, 10:39 PM

Gearstride saluted back at Sandy. "That's good, make sure to confiscate whatever the ninja may be carrying on them. We don't want them having extra tricks do escape we didn't account for...."

Sandy saluted, then went back into the breifing room to frisk the ninja for any more tricks. He also made sure the muzzles on the two of them were tight; he didn't want them giving Grubbs any ideas. Once he was done, he'd report back, dropping off a small pile of whatever odds and ends the ninja was carrying.

MCerberus

2012-09-14, 10:51 PM

"Swarm? Like as in the storm? Or do you mean it as a 'swarm of vamponies'?" Gearstride asked.

"Well they're going to be mad about the foalnapping of one of them, and now all their enemies are in one location," Staccata observes.

Kelvin360

2012-09-14, 10:58 PM

"Wouldn't that involve actually coming in here? As in, a privately-owned inside location for which they don't have permission to enter? Heh, I really love those mystical clauses.

Don't get me wrong, it's a problem if we ever want to leave, but for the moment we're safe for planning...or interrogation.

In which case my question is...how do we go about getting information? Smacking, bluffing, or sweet-talking?"

Benson

2012-09-14, 11:06 PM

"Well they're going to be mad about the foalnapping of one of them, and now all their enemies are in one location," Staccata observes.

"Well then, we're going to have to bolster our defenses so they can't physically make their way in, and get more dakka," Gearstride said striking a pose. 'If that turns out to be the scenario."

"But what if they don't?....What then?....We leave the town to them?...To have their way with as we hide in here?" Zephyr spoke up in a fretful worried manner, accompanied with more pawing at the ground.

"Uh...I...crap....that could be a thing too..." She then looked at Daniel. "I...don't really know, we turned out not to be particularly good with the interrogation ourselves...."

MCerberus

2012-09-14, 11:12 PM

"Uh...I...crap....that could be a thing too..." She then looked at Daniel. "I...don't really know, we turned out not to be particularly good with the interrogation ourselves...."

"There's mental conditioning," Staccata adds to that. "Innate, something to do with their lord or mistress, and pretty severe." On how to get out the mare needs to do some thinking. She could always do the sneaky rogue thing, but that would just be one pony getting out.

"Do you have any flamethrowers?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-15, 12:42 AM

"Well then, we're going to have to bolster our defenses so they can't physically make their way in, and get more dakka," Gearstride said striking a pose. 'If that turns out to be the scenario."

"But what if they don't?....What then?....We leave the town to them?...To have their way with as we hide in here?" Zephyr spoke up in a fretful worried manner, accompanied with more pawing at the ground.

"Uh...I...crap....that could be a thing too..." She then looked at Daniel. "I...don't really know, we turned out not to be particularly good with the interrogation ourselves...."

"Hah, we don't need to worry about the town. At least, not for the moment. I'm thinking knowing their base would be nice, though."

"There's mental conditioning," Staccata adds to that. "Innate, something to do with their lord or mistress, and pretty severe." On how to get out the mare needs to do some thinking. She could always do the sneaky rogue thing, but that would just be one pony getting out.

"Yeeeaaahhh. If we're dealing with some magic mind mumbo jumbo - dammit, coulda gone a bit further with that alliteration - my songs aren't getting us far, especially if it's a supernatural-yet-natural thing. Which means a silver tongue's our only shot...wait a sec." He sloooooowly turns to look at Miss M.

"Can a vampiric dominating gaze override another one? Or is this a sire thing?"

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-15, 04:28 AM

"Hah, we don't need to worry about the town. At least, not for the moment. I'm thinking knowing their base would be nice, though."

A porthole magically opened next to Daniel, giving him a clear view of the skies over the town. "In case y'haven't noticed," Sandy started as he came back from the briefing room. "them skies are empty. Earlier tonight, they were full of guardponies. An' y'can't quite see 'em, but th' streets are like a ghost town too. An' they used t'be filled with guards, police, ponies comin' back home, th' works." He shot the bard a hard glare, made a little less intimidating by both his size and the weariness creeping into his eyes. He'd already used up a lot of magic today, and that bit with the prisoners hadn't helped his reserves much. "Unless y'want more ponies t'be as good as dead, I think we dang better worry about th' town. As for th' base, we know it's in t'th' south, might be in th' old crypt."

Kelvin360

2012-09-15, 05:27 AM

A porthole magically opened next to Daniel, giving him a clear view of the skies over the town. "In case y'haven't noticed," Sandy started as he came back from the briefing room. "them skies are empty. Earlier tonight, they were full of guardponies. An' y'can't quite see 'em, but th' streets are like a ghost town too. An' they used t'be filled with guards, police, ponies comin' back home, th' works." He shot the bard a hard glare, made a little less intimidating by both his size and the weariness creeping into his eyes. He'd already used up a lot of magic today, and that bit with the prisoners hadn't helped his reserves much. "Unless y'want more ponies t'be as good as dead, I think we dang better worry about th' town. As for th' base, we know it's in t'th' south, might be in th' old crypt."

"I didn't say we shouldn't have concerns, just that they shouldn't be ours for a moment. Z's around too, and I can think of few ponies I'd trust as much or more with township defense. Consider him a backline. Meantime, we've got our own hayfries to bake.

If we know where they're hiding...what are we standing around for? Not to sound tactically deficient and a few shades of ignorant (though I'll sound it anyways), shouldn't we be more along the lines of 'arrgh, charge'?"

Orzel

2012-09-15, 06:41 AM

Benson

2012-09-15, 07:18 AM

"Do you have any flamethrowers?" "One ridiculously oversize one you attached on your back, didn't bring it with us because sunnaofabithc weighs a lot."

"Can a vampiric dominating gaze override another one? Or is this a sire thing?"

"Sire thing, mental conditioning as your comrade referred to it as, centuries of mental conditioning all that."
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At this point, those other two vamponies were making their way away from Cirrus and back to town, they weren't going to stick around here. The two rascals should count their lucky stars for the talkative nature of PCs :smallwink::smalltongue:

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-15, 07:45 AM

Outside the Cirrus.

"Private. Do a few more patrols around the ship. I'm heading in to refuel." radios Rainbow. The massive hover tank heads inside the hangar and lands near the fuel lines.

After hooking up the tank, he straps her crossbows to her back and limbs. The distinctive click of the bow echoes through the halls and probably in Sandy's ear.

"If we know where they're hiding...what are we standing around for? Not to sound tactically deficient and a few shades of ignorant (though I'll sound it anyways), shouldn't we be more along the lines of 'arrgh, charge'?"

Sandy did hear the click, but they had more important things to worry about now. Namely, the mission at hoof. "Daniel's got a point, Cap'n. I don't see any reason we should stick around any longer 'n we have to. What're your orders?"

Benson

2012-09-15, 09:15 AM

"We lock and load." Insert aviator sunglasses.

Grif

2012-09-15, 09:55 AM

"We lock and load." Insert aviator sunglasses.

"Already did," Silverpine said, emerging from the doorway. A shiny new automatic shotgun was strapped to his back, along with a good old fashioned hunting shotgun which he held in his mouth. A firm believer in superior firepower, he was.

MCerberus

2012-09-15, 11:17 AM

"One ridiculously oversize one you attached on your back, didn't bring it with us because sunnaofabithc weighs a lot."

"Sire thing, mental conditioning as your comrade referred to it as, centuries of mental conditioning all that."

"We need to get going then. We're out of options tonight other than 'the old fashioned way'," Staccata replies to the general feeling that the group should get moving. Of course, she doesn't see any reason to not add a witticism to M's assessment of the vampony bond.

"You'd rather I call it brainwashing?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-15, 12:03 PM

"Alright. Opening tactics, captain?" Despite being chaotic he seems to enjoy the prospect of being ordered into battle. Or maybe just the prospect of fighting. "Or should I just pick a place at the back and make it rain?"

Benson

2012-09-15, 04:22 PM

"Already did," Silverpine said, emerging from the doorway. A shiny new automatic shotgun was strapped to his back, along with a good old fashioned hunting shotgun which he held in his mouth. A firm believer in superior firepower, he was.

Gearstride smiled, he looked so dashing all prepared to shoot vamponies and take names.

"Alright. Opening tactics, captain?" Despite being chaotic he seems to enjoy the prospect of being ordered into battle. Or maybe just the prospect of fighting. "Or should I just pick a place at the back and make it rain?"

"We're the Cirrus crew, we will make our way and then give them hell. Send them straight to Tartarus to stay dead.....Anyways, naturally, long range folk, stay in the back to provide cover support."

"We need to get going then. We're out of options tonight other than 'the old fashioned way'," Staccata replies to the general feeling that the group should get moving. Of course, she doesn't see any reason to not add a witticism to M's assessment of the vampony bond.

"You'd rather I call it brainwashing?"

"Mmm, no, brainwashing is not quite the right word, but you're not cold either."
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Somewhere deep within the Crypts

Twisting passages, a dark light-less labyrinth amongst self, closed off chambers from centuries of neglect. New passages opened up from fallen debris. Bridle Shores, a magnet of trouble and the weird, had many secrets still unknown to her people. Even those explorers from earlier who found themselves a prisoner down here in her fiery prison, knew not of the reaches this crypt extended to. Home to many creatures before and some that still should never be stirred, for now, it plays host to some vamponies and their machinations.

Through out the night, numerous vamponies were flying in/running in and out carrying with them bodies, dropping them off within like packages. One particular pegasi vampony though flew in without anything as she navigated her way through the passages, instinctively knowing where she was going through the maze. Eventually the mare reached a large chamber where her Lord took for his own.

She knelt before a stallion with yellow eyes that shone. "My lord, I have found where Tough Stomp was killed, in apartment building south east of Mane Street. There was no body, so its safe to assume he was staked in the heart."

"Mmm, I see. Its a shame, he was a good soldier. Still hurts every time I feel one of my children die, his true death will not be in vain. Were there any witnesses?"

"No, which was odd, considering the massive amounts of damage done in the interior of the lobby where the staircase was done. So I double-checked, and as it turns out, they were glamored. Perhaps it were that vampony who was spying on us earlier?"

Their lord laughed. "Mmm, so she did decide to play against us afterall, lovely. I will enjoy finishing that old job from long ago."

"Any whom, we should prepare ourselves anyway, before I lost my connection with Grubbs, seems those mortal ponies from before fancy themselves vampony hunters. They may try to come after us with their fancy tech if that monstrosity of an airship can gauge what else they may possess. Pass the word to be on alert..............Oh and yes, before I forget, any word on the whereabouts of Miss Meadow Spring?"

"Ah, no, last time I spoke with Clover, he told me he saw her walk off with some noble smelling pony who also reeked of lust and spirits."

"Sigh, I am grounding that young missy. Anyways, speaking of Clover, any word on his plan?"

"Oh yes, that, yes, he told me was going to be sending the skilled thralls our way."

"Mmmm, good. Oh dependable Clover, if only he were my real son." The vampony put a hoof over his chest and sighed proudly.

A moment later a smaller framed unicorn vampony in a coat entered the chamber and knelt before his lord next, kneeling next to the pegasi mare. "My lord, we have met the quota. We can prepare for the next stage, if you would please come with me."

"Oh goody, how exciting." The vampony lord lowly chuckled. "Tonight, will be the greatest night in vampony history before our curse. Le sigh, tck, we indeed are the cure, mortality being a disease." He got up from his makeshift throne and walked up to the coar wearing unicorn. "Lead the way my good sir." He then paused and looked at the pegasus mare. "Oh yes, don't forget, spread the word of alertness."

"Right away my lord," With that she stood up and flash flew away. The two soon disappeared as well as the scene faded to black.

Kelvin360

2012-09-15, 05:24 PM

"We're the Cirrus crew, we will make our way and then give them hell. Send them straight to Tartarus to stay dead.....Anyways, naturally, long range folk, stay in the back to provide cover support."

"Fantastic. I assume we're going for the heart, not the eye?"

((I'm wondering; should we move this to the misc. adventures thread on a different timescale than the main, so those who've already ended the day'll have something to do until this wraps up?))

Benson

2012-09-15, 06:06 PM

"Fantastic. I assume we're going for the heart, not the eye?"

"Yes, we have seen first hand the true effectiveness of a stake rammed right through the heart, not that easy of a target spot, but when it hits home, it hits home."

"Yea...the heart, not the eyes...or the privates," Came a small whimper.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-15, 06:42 PM

"We lock and load." Insert aviator sunglasses.

"Sounds good t'me, Cap'n," Sandy said with a salute and a grin. The little unicorn dashed off to buckle on more stakes, not even bothering to disguise them as knives this time. He couldn't waste any more magic like that. Once he was all kitted up, he made his way back to the others, likely arriving the same time as Rainbow. He gave the sniper a quick smile, doing a little jog in place to showcase his lack of injury.

Kelvin360

2012-09-15, 09:53 PM

Daniel holds up a few arrows and pulls more from his pack, demonstrating his lack of need for more wooden pointy things, but attaches another strap duo to his forehooves anyway.

"I'll bring out the flamers, on the off chance that I miss. Figure I'll give a halting song a shot if we come across any thralls, too."

"Going somewhere?" Taylor appears in a nearby doorway and leans against it casually.

"Yeah, we're just gonna go fight a ludicrously dangerous fight."

"Alright, just don't die too quick."

"Pah. Like I'd do anything anticlimactically."

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Later, In The Wee Hours Of The Morning

Dawnstrider lifts his head and stares out any entrance he can find, catching glimpses of the far-off sun just starting to rise. He looks back over at Jewel, as well, making sure she's still there and in one piece.

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Le Shop

At some point during the busy night, Stellar decided that she'd 'enough had this work of ing ufts' and stumbled off to sleep, but Horne's been kicking all the while. He spent the majority of the time drawing up plans and making a list of ingredients, a few sketches and ideas here and there...now, though, he's just wrapping up the latest part.

"Now...let's see if I have the physical spectrum just right...If you recall my explanation an hour ago, I need to tune this shadowblade to strike at a target casting a living shadow, or a creature with life force. Thus, if I did this correctly, the blade should slide through armor and stand both until it strikes something living. In theory." Leave it to the Doc to give a long-winded explanation for 'I'm gonna hit it and see what happens'.

A wisp of shadow breaks apart from his shadowskin, coalescing into an orb, then slowly growing longer, becoming thinner, gravitating towards his outstretched hoof. Soon, he holds what looks to be your standard dagger, but pitch black and shimmering.

Slowly and carefully, he slides the tip into the armor and then past, then through it, until his hoof lightly bounces off the front. Then, with a lightning-quick movement, he pulls it out and strikes three more times in rapid succession, each one phasing through. He glances at the blade and raises a brow, then quietly nicks his own hoof with it. The shadowskin blocks the damage from a sharp object, of course, but unlike with the armor, it didn't phase.

"Of course, this requires a great deal of concentration, and I'm not sure how an infusion will work. So far, however, I am impressed with the progress. I tire now, and your friend wishes to speak with you. Thus, till next we meet, farewell..."

He blinks, then yawns a bit, blinking a few times. "Mm, oh, hi Blades. How did everything go?"

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Daniel:
I‘ll just come right out and say it; Daniel came into existence because I thought to myself one day ‘hey, I think a Scottish accent sounds pretty cool, let‘s put someone with that accent on the team!’.

Of course, I couldn‘t let some generic guy just fly in and hang around, no. He did appear kind of suddenly, but I came up with his personality very quickly. This was a point in time where the rest of the team was feeling the sting from some losses and fighting a (losing) battle, so I thought ‘hey, we need some optimism in here‘. Thus, Daniel‘s main feature is good cheer.

It‘s also noteworthy that I got most of his inspiration from Sebastian Vael, though it‘s not so much a total inspiration as a ‘hey, the scot with a bow thing is cool, let‘s do that‘. Like with Kathrine‘s inspiration, if you put Daniel and Sebastian in a room together, they‘d be…pretty much nothing alike. Though Danny‘s a better shot. By far. That‘s his second main feature; he‘s an archer, and a really good one.

Halfway through his character development, I realized that through his personality and charisma, I‘d accidentally created a near-perfect bardic archetype, so I kind of rolled with it. His music doesn‘t come up often, but it‘s a bonus when it‘s needed. ‘In-Team‘ Daniel doesn‘t have as much versatility as this Daniel does, though. Despite three song effects being hardly versatile.

For some reason or another, I came up with Taylor‘s ‘Daniel, I am your father‘ reveal in sort of a split-second decision. Danny‘s reaction was more or less ‘Oh yeah, I know, I was waiting for you to figure it out‘, but without Taylor‘s influence in that role, he probably wouldn‘t be as strong (both physically and in the strong will sense) as he is.

Also, Daniel was one of the first Teammates to be the product of a Ship, though in this case I didn‘t actually consider the ship (Pinkie/Taylor) until after the reveal, whereas with some others it basically defined their personality. Obviously this isn‘t canon in our FwM universe, so Daniel (like Starbeam, Stellar, Thunderbolt, Golden Shore, oh Celestia I could go on) is fine with the ‘single-parent-semi-orphan‘ backstory.

If I had to give Daniel an alignment, I‘d go with strongly good (fruit doesn‘t fall far from the tree), and chaotic of course. Now that I think about it, he‘s fairly well suited to a Robin Hood personality and career path, but-

”Sure, sounds great, except the part about being in the forest. And robbing? Ugh. I‘d rather charm the pants off the rich and get the money that way. Actually, I married into a noble family, so I don‘t even need to steal to give to the poor. Go me!”

….Uh. Oh yeah, and he‘s also Genre Savvy to the point of Medium Awareness.

”Medium?”

Get out of here! Ahem. Medium with a side of breakage. Though, this won‘t always come across right, since I (the player) am not nearly as Genre Savvy as Daniel (the character) should be. So if he‘s spontaneously Genre Blind, that‘s my fault.

”Ah, is it too late to give my dissertation on-”

Yes! Geez, people! Get outta here already, let me pick up the shards of the Fourth Wall in peace, sheesh.

MCerberus

2012-09-15, 11:34 PM

"Yes, we have seen first hand the true effectiveness of a stake rammed right through the heart, not that easy of a target spot, but when it hits home, it hits home."

"Yea...the heart, not the eyes...or the privates," Came a small whimper.

"If in this whole mess there's one piece of good news is that the whole will be able to reconsider after we take away the leadership," Staccata adds going against the general assumptions about fighting crime leadership. She had made the mistake of applying mortal thinking.

"So let's at least give lip-service to not just killing them all." The mare is available and will participate in all arming montages, slow walks towards the camera armed, or team poses.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-16, 03:56 AM

Dawnstrider lifts his head and stares out any entrance he can find, catching glimpses of the far-off sun just starting to rise. He looks back over at Jewel, as well, making sure she's still there and in one piece.

Night Jewel was up and about, and appeared to be in fine condition. "Good morning! Your town looks spectacular in the daytime, doesn't it. How was your sleep?"

At some point during the busy night, Stellar decided that she'd 'enough had this work of ing ufts' and stumbled off to sleep, but Horne's been kicking all the while. He spent the majority of the time drawing up plans and making a list of ingredients, a few sketches and ideas here and there...now, though, he's just wrapping up the latest part.

"Now...let's see if I have the physical spectrum just right...If you recall my explanation an hour ago, I need to tune this shadowblade to strike at a target casting a living shadow, or a creature with life force. Thus, if I did this correctly, the blade should slide through armor and stand both until it strikes something living. In theory." Leave it to the Doc to give a long-winded explanation for 'I'm gonna hit it and see what happens'.

A wisp of shadow breaks apart from his shadowskin, coalescing into an orb, then slowly growing longer, becoming thinner, gravitating towards his outstretched hoof. Soon, he holds what looks to be your standard dagger, but pitch black and shimmering.

Slowly and carefully, he slides the tip into the armor and then past, then through it, until his hoof lightly bounces off the front. Then, with a lightning-quick movement, he pulls it out and strikes three more times in rapid succession, each one phasing through. He glances at the blade and raises a brow, then quietly nicks his own hoof with it. The shadowskin blocks the damage from a sharp object, of course, but unlike with the armor, it didn't phase.

"Of course, this requires a great deal of concentration, and I'm not sure how an infusion will work. So far, however, I am impressed with the progress. I tire now, and your friend wishes to speak with you. Thus, till next we meet, farewell..."

He blinks, then yawns a bit, blinking a few times. "Mm, oh, hi Blades. How did everything go?"

Blades had passed out from exhaustion at the forge partway through the night. Even she could only work so long. However, she stirred awake at the sound of Arvadraa's voice.

"Oh, good mornin'! It's still a work in progress, but I'm sure we'll get it done. So how's it been? Not too pleasant gettin' pushed aside by Horne, is it? Oh well, how goes that aim-trainin' ya were doin'?"

[Subterranean Ponyism]

Their time speeds away. They should be halfway done by now. It won't be long until they return.

They can't forget this. Surely they aren't heartless. Surely they wouldn't doom their town to destruction, and condemn me to countless years in this inferno. They have some mercy. They will have to at least return to kill me...

Right?

Kelvin360

2012-09-16, 04:07 AM

Night Jewel was up and about, and appeared to be in fine condition. "Good morning! Your town looks spectacular in the daytime, doesn't it. How was your sleep?"

"I find most things to look spectacular in daylight. My heavy bias aside, my 'sleep' was as normal. I assume you have plans today?"

Blades had passed out from exhaustion at the forge partway through the night. Even she could only work so long. However, she stirred awake at the sound of Arvadraa's voice.

"Oh, good mornin'! It's still a work in progress, but I'm sure we'll get it done. So how's it been? Not too pleasant gettin' pushed aside by Horne, is it? Oh well, how goes that aim-trainin' ya were doin'?"

"It's only unpleasant when I don't ask." There's a vague 'don't pursue this topic' edge to her voice. "I think we have a basic idea of how to do this. But it'll take time. Even with all of us brainstorming, something like this isn't easy like gathering honey. But I had some time to think in between dozing.

I need two things: A shield from Stellar, and an entrance from you. I've waited too long to ask, and this is bigger than me and my problems. I need to know where and how to get underground.

It's time to save this town."

Benson

2012-09-16, 05:37 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-16, 05:57 AM

"Alright, roll call on all who is going to go and who is going to stay behind and deal with the fire, in the forest," Gear declared, ready with her flash bombs restocked and even a couple of stakes of her own strapped in place where she would normally keep her combat knife.

Sandy stepped forward, throwing a neat and tidy salute. He'd re-donned his armor, complete with reflective goggles and neck guard, and added another two belts worth of stakes. He still had his knives, but they weren't likely to get much mileage tonight. "Ready t'finish what we started, Cap'n. Let's put 'em back in th' graves they crawled out of."

Benson

2012-09-16, 06:25 AM

Zephyr himself smiled his goofy little bashful-gung ho smile rearing up before coming down. "You know, when this is all over, I think I will go and try to start a real relationship with Blitz, an gard'dun honest real relationship." He turned to the Cirrus crew, particularly Sandy and gave him a salute. "Consider me your stalwart protector, I will do my best to return that favor."

Miss M in the meanwhile took a moment to inhale in a zenful manner. This was going to be a fight she had to mentally and physically be prepared for. Tonight would be a big step on her road to fixing her wrongs of centuries past.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-16, 08:16 AM

Zephyr himself smiled his goofy little bashful-gung ho smile rearing up before coming down. "You know, when this is all over, I think I will go and try to start a real relationship with Blitz, an gard'dun honest real relationship." He turned to the Cirrus crew, particularly Sandy and gave him a salute. "Consider me your stalwart protector, I will do my best to return that favor."

Sandy grinned and saluted right back. "Thanks fer that. Knowin' my luck, I'm gonna need th' help," he said with a wink. "An' I wish you two th' best of luck. Blitz could use a little happiness for all th' trouble we put him through." In the heat of the moment, it slipped his mind that his fillyfriend, whose relationship could be best described as "on the rocks" at the moment, was standing not three paces behind him.

Orzel

2012-09-16, 08:56 AM

Kelvin360

2012-09-16, 01:55 PM

"Alright, roll call on all who is actually going to go and who is going to stay behind and deal with the fire, in the forest," Gear declared, ready with her flash bombs restocked and even a couple of stakes of her own strapped in place where she would normally keep her combat knife. So far Gearstride knew of Silverpine, the two vamps, Daniel, Sandy, Staccata, and Rainbow, she was on the fence with the remaining others.

"There's a fire? Wait, of course there's a fire. I'm not much for anti-heat, but I'll see what I can do in between entertainment. You all have fun."

Zephyr himself smiled his goofy little bashful-gung ho smile rearing up before coming down. "You know, when this is all over, I think I will go and try to start a real relationship with Blitz, an gard'dun honest real relationship." He turned to the Cirrus crew, particularly Sandy and gave him a salute. "Consider me your stalwart protector, I will do my best to return that favor."

Miss M in the meanwhile took a moment to inhale in a zenful manner. This was going to be a fight she had to mentally and physically be prepared for. Tonight would be a big step on her road to fixing her wrongs of centuries past.

Daniel opens his mouth and Taylor cuts him off. "Resist the urge to snark. Though, I'll add something in." He turns to M and Zephyr and his smile instantly dies to be replaced by the serious-est of the serious. "I'll hold you to your oath. If any of these fine ponies do not return due to your negligence, I swear by Celestia's sun I will dust you myself." To add weight to his statement, he starts forcibly exuding more sunlight than normal - not enough to cause re-death, but it might sting a little.

To add bonus disconcerting points, he smiles again when the effect fades after a moment. "Nighty-night!" And heads back to the briefing room.

Mindfreak

2012-09-16, 04:46 PM

Someplace

The ninja tossed a little. Then she spit up a little. "My..looo"

Outside the Cirrus

Rainbow clears her thtoat. Then she enters drill mode. "Private First Class Hooves, douse that fire! Hurry up! Must I tell your soon to be wfe of how poorly you squirt that water hose! Move it Move it Move it!"
The Cirrus
Blaze sighed and got on it.
He hated being bossed around as so. :smallamused:

((Sorry for being gone. My Internet has been gone for a bit >~<))

MCerberus

2012-09-16, 06:45 PM

To add bonus disconcerting points, he smiles again when the effect fades after a moment. "Nighty-night!" And heads back to the briefing room.

Staccata being a rogue would never resist the snark chance. "Say what you want about sun-wielders, paladins, and the like, they do know how to make a show of being stuck-up."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-16, 07:40 PM

This is about the time when Hover Heart strolls in the room. He mace swing back and forth from the leather strap in her mouth. "Dang. You ponies are too loud. A filly can't get any beauty sleep."

"She need it too." said Rainbow. She popped out of nowhere as usual, spooking somepony.

"Haha. Funny, but I am doomed with this attractiveness. Cursed to be the target of lecherous leers and naughty gazes." mumbles the pilot. "Anyway I am staying. You know how I dislike undead."

Naturally, it was Sandy who got spooked. He really should get used to that sorta of thing by now. But at least his leap of surprise showed he was uninjured. "Ack! Rainbow!" He held a hoof to his racing heart. "Thank th' fates yer on our side. Are y'comin' along too?"

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-16, 08:18 PM

"I find most things to look spectacular in daylight. My heavy bias aside, my 'sleep' was as normal. I assume you have plans today?"

"Oh, indeed. I intend to explore the town, meet some ponies, set up a workshop, learn to forge the metalworker's writing, and then... Well, basically, I've got a lot I can do." Night Jewel grinned. "How about you?"

"It's only unpleasant when I don't ask." There's a vague 'don't pursue this topic' edge to her voice. "I think we have a basic idea of how to do this. But it'll take time. Even with all of us brainstorming, something like this isn't easy like gathering honey. But I had some time to think in between dozing.

I need two things: A shield from Stellar, and an entrance from you. I've waited too long to ask, and this is bigger than me and my problems. I need to know where and how to get underground.

It's time to save this town."

"Into the caves? There's multiple ways. For one, the crypt's got a passage, although there's the little issue of a ghost along the way. Then there's various caves 'n crevices 'n general 'C' words, but ya get the idea. What were ya thinkin' of?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-16, 10:06 PM

"Oh, indeed. I intend to explore the town, meet some ponies, set up a workshop, learn to forge the metalworker's writing, and then... Well, basically, I've got a lot I can do." Night Jewel grinned. "How about you?"

"My skills and, indeed, my direction are limited to generally ensuring that you are not disturbed." Much to the dismay of a certain player, darned if he can think of anything to add!

"Into the caves? There's multiple ways. For one, the crypt's got a passage, although there's the little issue of a ghost along the way. Then there's various caves 'n crevices 'n general 'C' words, but ya get the idea. What were ya thinkin' of?"

"To be honest, I'd prefer a hole in the ground. And a light source. As long as there are shadows and I can see it, I can just teleport down there. In which case, crevices should suit me best. And maybe something a little stronger than glowmoss, for light."

---

Dem Three Blind Mice

Perspective: Path Seeker

She was nervous. Then again, she usually was. This sort of venture was a far cry from the quiet, studious type of work she'd become used to in the Chronicler's College. This business was dangerous, fast-paced, and made victims of the unwary or callous.

She wouldn't give it up for anything. To think; she'd spent most of her life cloistered, having no idea the wonders the world possessed. She never thought she'd see the ruins of Kulvasreyyat, or the fiery pits of Amstrek, or the last peak of Rime. Her profession during these expeditions was something of a shame, really. By recording her findings in such detail, others would be able to simply read about them, rather than setting out themselves. Then again, perhaps she would inspire the next generation of explorers.

"Feeling well, chérie?" Rangolan asked softly, so as not to alert the bear in the next room. "You're a little more quiet than usual."

"I'm fine. Just thinking." She whispered back with a hint of suspicion. She'd known the Flutter Pony for a few months now, and frankly he wasn't the type to show concern. The more likely scenario was that he wanted to make sure his companions were ready for a fight so that he could bravely hide behind them.

At least it was better than constant innuendo and propositions.

"Why can we not simply kill the bear? It is a worthy enough opponent." The usual suggestion of violence from Jotunvald. She found herself actually rather fond of the moose. He was better company than Rangolan, anyway. She was still nervous around him, though. She'd only bested him in accidental combat by luck, and while that meant he felt honorbound to follow her, she dreaded the day he asked for a rematch.

Fortunately, she mused as she slid under the bear, kicking out on the way to trip it up, our motley crew is capable enough to handle whatever comes our-

"Dammit you lousy Hippogriff if you die on me before I have a chance to get you drunk I'm tossing you off the nearest mountain!" She blinked a few times at him. Odd. Hadn't he just been on the other side of the room?

"What happened?"

"Trap. Explosion. Your face. The butterfly being dense. Nothing different today."

She winced, feeling where her wings and assorted feathers had been singed. She wasn't in too bad shape, but she wouldn't be flying very far for a little while. Oh well. She stood slowly and shook herself, recording the trap, room, and bear for posterity. Just part of the job.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-16, 11:22 PM

"My skills and, indeed, my direction are limited to generally ensuring that you are not disturbed." Much to the dismay of a certain player, darned if he can think of anything to add!

"In that case, why don't we get going?" Night Jewel carefully opened the nearest window and prepared to climb out. "Adventure awaits!"

"To be honest, I'd prefer a hole in the ground. And a light source. As long as there are shadows and I can see it, I can just teleport down there. In which case, crevices should suit me best. And maybe something a little stronger than glowmoss, for light."

"Good thinkin'. I had to improvise last time, but I've got some spare torches. Ya just need a bit of flint 'n steel, 'n these'll give ya a good, bright flame!" Blades went to fetch her extra torches. "Take care of 'em, all right? I'd like some to take when I go into the caves too, ya know!"

Kelvin360

2012-09-16, 11:53 PM

"In that case, why don't we get going?" Night Jewel carefully opened the nearest window and prepared to climb out. "Adventure awaits!"

"If I may, I would like to make the admittedly absurd suggestion of using the front door to leave."

"Good thinkin'. I had to improvise last time, but I've got some spare torches. Ya just need a bit of flint 'n steel, 'n these'll give ya a good, bright flame!" Blades went to fetch her extra torches. "Take care of 'em, all right? I'd like some to take when I go into the caves too, ya know!"

She looks a bit taken aback. "You're...coming with me?"

Orzel

2012-09-17, 02:38 AM

Naturally, it was Sandy who got spooked. He really should get used to that sorta of thing by now. But at least his leap of surprise showed he was uninjured. "Ack! Rainbow!" He held a hoof to his racing heart. "Thank th' fates yer on our side. Are y'comin' along too?"

Rainbow pokes all around Sandy's blue body. No groping, just touches. She examined him closely with her keen eyes. "I'm going if you are going. You are uninjured and I am going to make sure you stay that way. Although you seem to be a lot more sensual when laid up in the infirmary."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 02:52 AM

Rainbow pokes all around Sandy's blue body. No groping, just touches. She examined him closely with her keen eyes. "I'm going if you are going. You are uninjured and I am going to make sure you stay that way. Although you seem to be a lot more sensual when laid up in the infirmary."

Sandy coughed loudly, in a vain attempt to prevent anypony else from hearing that last bit. If LiteSandy's truth curse was on him, he'd have to mention that being in the infirmary meant seeing her in that little nurse outfit she had. Just thinking about it brought a blush to his cheeks. "*ahem* Er, good t'hear. That you're comin' along, that is. That's what I meant." He shook his head, turning to Zephyr as well. "With any luck, I won't need all this extra help, but I ain't gonna turn it down either. Just keep an eye on everypony, not just me, alright?"

Benson

2012-09-17, 04:00 AM

Staccata being a rogue would never resist the snark chance. "Say what you want about sun-wielders, paladins, and the like, they do know how to make a show of being stuck-up."

"I found that along the lines of being a d***," Miss commented, loudly, not appreciating threats and his action from some pony when she was already putting her own undead life on the line for these good folk. Zephyr's happy smile found itself on the frowny sad of the spectrum as now he just found himself with lots of weight on his shoulders that he found himself with a mini BSOD moment as he kinda stared at the ground, nerves kicking in.
---

Meanwhile, Gearstride glanced over at the first lieutenant and took a step toward him. "Lt. Silverpine, a word in private please," She said all serious business.

Orzel

2012-09-17, 04:07 AM

Sandy coughed loudly, in a vain attempt to prevent anypony else from hearing that last bit. If LiteSandy's truth curse was on him, he'd have to mention that being in the infirmary meant seeing her in that little nurse outfit she had. Just thinking about it brought a blush to his cheeks. "*ahem* Er, good t'hear. That you're comin' along, that is. That's what I meant." He shook his head, turning to Zephyr as well. "With any luck, I won't need all this extra help, but I ain't gonna turn it down either. Just keep an eye on everypony, not just me, alright?"

She squinted with offense. "You know darn well my eyes will be on everypony. Even the blooddrinkers. It's my job to protect you all." Rainbow tapped Sandy's blushing cheek.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 04:38 AM

She squinted with offense. "You know darn well my eyes will be on everypony. Even the blooddrinkers. It's my job to protect you all." Rainbow tapped Sandy's blushing cheek.

Sandy winced, her poke feeling more like a slap in the face. "I know, I know, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just don't want anypony gettin' hurt 'cause of any sorta special treatment I'm gettin', y'know?"

Zephyr's happy smile found itself on the frowny sad of the spectrum as now he just found himself with lots of weight on his shoulders that he found himself with a mini BSOD moment as he kinda stared at the ground, nerves kicking in.

Sandy turned towards his other protector. He knew what that face was; the face of a rookie going into their first real battle. He was a bit young to be playing the old veteran, but he and Rainbow put together? That might just do it. "Y'doin' alright?" he asked sincerely.

Benson

2012-09-17, 04:52 AM

Sandy turned towards his other protector. He knew what that face was; the face of a rookie going into their first real battle. He was a bit young to be playing the old veteran, but he and Rainbow put together? That might just do it. "Y'doin' alright?" he asked sincerely.

"Not really... I mean, I just got threatened by your comrade that if I don't protect you, he's going to kill me.....Its like...the weight of the situation...just came crashing down against me," He replied and pawed at the ground.

Orzel

2012-09-17, 05:24 AM

Sandy winced, her poke feeling more like a slap in the face. "I know, I know, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just don't want anypony gettin' hurt 'cause of any sorta special treatment I'm gettin', y'know?"

Rainbow squinted again. She knew how to be professional with still having connections with her targets. Happened before when some higher officer thought it was funny to put two of her brothers in one of her missions. Her eyes never left them and no pony died on her watch.

Then there was the part where Sandy never said he'd protect her. Even as insulting that would have been, she would have loved to hear it. So more angry looks on Sandy. Like daggers.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 05:35 AM

"Not really... I mean, I just got threatened by your comrade that if I don't protect you, he's going to kill me.....Its like...the weight of the situation...just came crashing down against me," He replied and pawed at the ground.

Oh. Or that was making him nervous. That was also a valid option. Sandy frowned and shook his head. "Like hay he is. Listen; if he so much as tries to lay a hoof on you when this is all said an' done, he'll have t'get through me first. I'll haunt his dreams if'n I have to, make him listen t'every catchy, annoyin' song he ever heard while he sleeps." He gave the nervous vampony a wink for good measure.

Rainbow squinted again. She knew how to be professional with still having connections with her targets. Happened before when some higher officer thought it was funny to put two of her brothers in one of her missions. Her eyes never left them and no pony died on her watch.

Then there was the part where Sandy never said he'd protect her. Even as insulting that would have been, she would have loved to hear it. So more angry looks on Sandy. Like daggers.

Alas, Sandy's mind was firmly on the mission. And while he certainly knew to be professional, he had nowhere near the level of dedication of their sniper. So while a friend he met not a day ago was getting a vow of protection to ease his mind, his seemingly-okay fillyfriend got nothing but the potential pleasure of watching him squirm uncomfortably under her gaze. Which he certainly did; he couldn't help but get nervous when those with scopes and venoms seemed angry at him. Maybe he should hire a food taster...

[Just to clarify, and I'm not even sure if this'll ever happen, but I'm perfectly okay with Rainbow slipping Sandy hilarious things in his food when she's upset with him. :smalltongue:]

Benson

2012-09-17, 05:55 AM

Oh. Or that was making him nervous. That was also a valid option. Sandy frowned and shook his head. "Like hay he is. Listen; if he so much as tries to lay a hoof on you when this is all said an' done, he'll have t'get through me first. I'll haunt his dreams if'n I have to, make him listen t'every catchy, annoyin' song he ever heard while he sleeps." He gave the nervous vampony a wink for good measure.

Really both, the boy has never really been in a "real" fight so to his speak. Dealing with Daniel, Rainbow, and Sandy back at the club was the first time he entered actual combat, where at the time he believes his unlife to be on line, as opposed to the occasional sparring match between him and Miss M. He gave Sandy a faint smile and rubbed the back of his neck. "I guess I say thanks here, heh.

Orzel

2012-09-17, 06:26 AM

"Sandy Shores, you'll do no such thing." injects Rainbow as she crept up to the two stallions. "Because I will off any pony I need to to ensure you need no unnecessary and dangerous heroics. I am loaded with wooden bolts and explosives like you would not believe. So do not feel the need to be a hero. I will handle it."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 06:39 AM

Really both, the boy has never really been in a "real" fight so to his speak. Dealing with Daniel, Rainbow, and Sandy back at the club was the first time he entered actual combat, where at the time he believes his unlife to be on line, as opposed to the occasional sparring match between him and Miss M. He gave Sandy a faint smile and rubbed the back of his neck. "I guess I say thanks here, heh.

Sandy returned his little smile with a big grin. "Don't mention-"

"Sandy Shores, you'll do no such thing." injects Rainbow as she crept up to the two stallions. "Because I will off any pony I need to to ensure you need no unnecessary and dangerous heroics. I am loaded with wooden bolts and explosives like you would not believe. So do not feel the need to be a hero. I will handle it."

"Eep!" Sandy reared up on one side in surprise as Rainbow snuck into the conversation. As he listened on, hearing the determination in her voice, it just made his sensible side antsy.

You know you need to tell her. About taking things slowly for a bit. It won't do to have her this riled up.

Yeah, yeah, can't it wait until after the battle?

If you want to crush her completely, sure. Go ahead and wait.

Shut up, me. I know what I'm doin' here.

He chuckled nervously, sweat breaking out on his brow. "Heh, or I guess that works too. I think you're gonna be just fine, Zephyr." Darn, but it was so tempting to give her something, a nuzzle, a little peck, anything. She really was something else when she got all protective like that. But no, he couldn't dig that hole any deeper. He bowed his head in deference to his superior officer. "Alright, if somethin' should happen, I'll wait for you t'blow it t'bits first before doin' anythin' stupid."

Orzel

2012-09-17, 08:27 AM

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-17, 08:43 AM

"If I may, I would like to make the admittedly absurd suggestion of using the front door to leave."

"Oh, fine. I'll take the boring way." Night Jewel closed the window again and headed for the door.

"Anyway. you can help me seek out a little den or disused cellar, then. Somewhere where I can have some peace and quiet."

She looks a bit taken aback. "You're...coming with me?"

"Well, if ya want me to stick with ya through the caverns, of course! Unless ya'd rather find yar way down on yar own, that is." Blades grinned and packed up a few more useful supplies. "Then I guess we'll be off!"

Grif

2012-09-17, 08:45 AM

"I found that along the lines of being a d***," Miss commented, loudly, not appreciating threats and his action from some pony when she was already putting her own undead life on the line for these good folk. Zephyr's happy smile found itself on the frowny sad of the spectrum as now he just found himself with lots of weight on his shoulders that he found himself with a mini BSOD moment as he kinda stared at the ground, nerves kicking in.
---

Meanwhile, Gearstride glanced over at the first lieutenant and took a step toward him. "Lt. Silverpine, a word in private please," She said all serious business.

"Yes, captain," Silverpine answered, his brow creasing slightly in curiosity. Nevertheless, he held his questions, and stepped out of the room, away from any prying ears. He waited for Gearstride to begin saying whatever she had in mind.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 08:58 AM

The corners of the sniper's eyes droop downward. Her face softens as a hoof is placed on both of the stallion's shoulders. "I am not staying not to do anything. Just no unnecessary risks. No leaping over pits to save ponies or blocking stray shots with your body or near suicidal charges. Its bad enough that I have to deal with the Captain and her antics."

Luna above, did this mare have some sort of sixth sense every time he wanted to kiss her, but knew it was a bad idea? His throat bobbed up and down as he swallowed down his emotions, forcing his head to stay put and not sneak a taste of those lips of hers. Instead, he merely gave her his usual cute little smile. "I getcha there, Rainbow. I worked dang hard t'keep myself fit as a fiddle tonight, I don't plan on ruinin' it now that we're so close t'th' end." He raised his own forehooves to her shoulders, the two of them keeping the other from falling. "I'll do what it takes t'come home safe with you."

Orzel

2012-09-17, 10:50 AM

Luna above, did this mare have some sort of sixth sense every time he wanted to kiss her, but knew it was a bad idea? His throat bobbed up and down as he swallowed down his emotions, forcing his head to stay put and not sneak a taste of those lips of hers. Instead, he merely gave her his usual cute little smile. "I getcha there, Rainbow. I worked dang hard t'keep myself fit as a fiddle tonight, I don't plan on ruinin' it now that we're so close t'th' end." He raised his own forehooves to her shoulders, the two of them keeping the other from falling. "I'll do what it takes t'come home safe with you."

Rainbow looked Sandy straight the eye. Her quivering with concern. "I hope so, Sgt. I want this manure over with. I am sick of battling the undead."

Benson

2012-09-17, 11:15 AM

"Yes, captain," Silverpine answered, his brow creasing slightly in curiosity. Nevertheless, he held his questions, and stepped out of the room, away from any prying ears. He waited for Gearstride to begin saying whatever she had in mind.

When they were alone she turned and faced him, looking up just a bit at the taller pony. "You know, I can't pretend I didn't have my little outburst earlier....that sounded rather...eeh...."confessiony" cough...." She paused and then cursed, she totally had the words in her head earlier but now they've decided to -auto fail her, she kinda look at Silverpine with an 'ack..halp'.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 11:16 AM

Rainbow looked Sandy straight the eye. Her lip quivering with concern. "I hope so, Sgt. I want this manure over with. I am sick of battling the undead."

Crud. That lip quiver threatened to steal away what willpower the engineer had left. He reached a hoof up to stroke her multicolored bangs, matching her gaze. "I take it they don't quite take bolts like they should? What with th' not stayin' down an' all?"

Sandy, you get your hoof out of those curls this instant!

"Just a 'lil longer now, you'll see. One more fight, an' we'll have 'em packin'." he reassured her as he ran his hoof through her mane.

SHORES. YOU ARE DOING A BAD JOB.

Grif

2012-09-17, 11:25 AM

When they were alone she turned and faced him, looking up just a bit at the taller pony. "You know, I can't pretend I didn't have my little outburst earlier....that sounded rather...eeh...."confessiony" cough...." She paused and then cursed, she totally had the words in her head earlier but now they've decided to -auto fail her, she kinda look at Silverpine with an 'ack..halp'.

Silverpine smiled slightly, his ears flicking back and forth. He held up a forehoof to forestall any more stammering. "I know, captain," he said simply. "And that's enough for me." His smiled widened. "After all, it's not every day I can get the ship's captain to confess her love." :smalltongue:

Benson

2012-09-17, 11:39 AM

Silverpine smiled slightly, his ears flicking back and forth. He held up a forehoof to forestall any more stammering. "I know, captain," he said simply. "And that's enough for me." His smiled widened. "After all, it's not every day I can get the ship's captain to confess her love." :smalltongue:

"You know, and I was really trying hard to be that cool, aloof captain, much too cool for crying out confessions of love to her best friend in heat of the moment kinda things," She said with a small smile and held up her hooves against his.

Grif

2012-09-17, 12:14 PM

"You know, and I was really trying hard to be that cool, aloof captain, much too cool for crying out confessions of love to her best friend in heat of the moment kinda things," She said with a small smile and held up her hooves against his.

It was... her hoof against his. He soon lowered it and glanced back at the doorway. "Things never go as planned, eh? Much like most of our adventures on the Cirrus, come to think of it." His expression turned sheepish. "Um... I know this isn't the right time to ask... but ... ah shoot, why not?" He took a deep breath. "You think you and I... um... should go out... maybe um... after all this manure has been sorted out... yeah..." He planted a hoof on his face. "I'm really bad at this, aren't I?"

Benson

2012-09-17, 12:27 PM

It was... her hoof against his. He soon lowered it and glanced back at the doorway. "Things never go as planned, eh? Much like most of our adventures on the Cirrus, come to think of it." His expression turned sheepish. "Um... I know this isn't the right time to ask... but ... ah shoot, why not?" He took a deep breath. "You think you and I... um... should go out... maybe um... after all this manure has been sorted out... yeah..." He planted a hoof on his face. "I'm really bad at this, aren't I?"

"Its okay, I wasn't acting any better at it," She gave him a smile and lowered her hoof back down as well. "If you're requesting that after this we try to start a real romantic relationship....I will...conjure up the bravery needed, for you. And yes Lieutenant, I would love to go on a proper date with you."

Orzel

2012-09-17, 12:42 PM

Crud. That lip quiver threatened to steal away what willpower the engineer had left. He reached a hoof up to stroke her multicolored bangs, matching her gaze. "I take it they don't quite take bolts like they should? What with th' not stayin' down an' all?"

Sandy, you get your hoof out of those curls this instant!

"Just a 'lil longer now, you'll see. One more fight, an' we'll have 'em packin'." he reassured her as he ran his hoof through her mane.

SHORES. YOU ARE DOING A BAD JOB.

Oh swoon. The sniper leans her head into Sandy's hoof. A sense of concern speeds up her heartbeat and closes her eyes. "Let's get this over with. I don't like wasting ammo shooting enemies who survive chest shots"

Kelvin360

2012-09-17, 05:33 PM

Cirrus

"Ehh, don't take it personally, you two." Daniel reassures the vampires. "I've run enough bluffs to know one when I see one. ****ish roundabout cautionary last words, natch.

Oh, and before we draw straws over who gets to be all heroic if it comes to...what say we don't elect a hero and just do teamwork? Heroics in general always end badly unless there's a clearly elected protagonist. So, we just go in, do what we do, and when we all come back safe'n'sound, the drinks are on me."

"Oh, fine. I'll take the boring way." Night Jewel closed the window again and headed for the door.

"Anyway. you can help me seek out a little den or disused cellar, then. Somewhere where I can have some peace and quiet."

"Perhaps. I would suggest an abandoned crypt of cavern if you aren't adverse to gloom and/or cliches."

"Well, if ya want me to stick with ya through the caverns, of course! Unless ya'd rather find yar way down on yar own, that is." Blades grinned and packed up a few more useful supplies. "Then I guess we'll be off!"

"I..." She looks nervous, though not for the obvious reasons. She thinks it over. And thinks it over again. And then thinks on something else and comes back. "Yes. I want you to come with me. More knives are better knives."

Ah, excellent! Let her lead, of course, that will give you an exellent view of your objective.

How would that- .........I can hurt you.

Mindfreak

2012-09-17, 05:52 PM

The Cirrus
Man, forest fires are messy.
Which explains why Blaze is still outside dealing with it.
...
Yeah...:smalltongue:

Orzel

2012-09-17, 07:28 PM

The Cirrus
Man, forest fires are messy.
Which explains why Blaze is still outside dealing with it.
...
Yeah...:smalltongue:

Being surrounded by battle hungry ponies and blood drinking vamps, the pink pilot is unsettled. Hover Heart grumbles into her communicator. "Blaze. Where the heck are you?"

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-17, 07:53 PM

"Perhaps. I would suggest an abandoned crypt of cavern if you aren't adverse to gloom and/or cliches."

"Me? Scared of the dark?" Night Jewel chuckled. "Obviously, you don't know me that well, effendi. Of course, if they're haunted, that's a different story, but I could always find a normal cave somewhere. Got any ideas yet?"

"I..." She looks nervous, though not for the obvious reasons. She thinks it over. And thinks it over again. And then thinks on something else and comes back. "Yes. I want you to come with me. More knives are better knives."

"Ya're learnin'!" Blades nodded. "Those caves have spiders 'n such in them, so it's best to be prepared."

Kelvin360

2012-09-17, 08:16 PM

"Me? Scared of the dark?" Night Jewel chuckled. "Obviously, you don't know me that well, effendi. Of course, if they're haunted, that's a different story, but I could always find a normal cave somewhere. Got any ideas yet?"

"Plenty. All of them involve what to do when attacked by various odds in various situations. For this process, your cunning is the greater, and I shall follow."

"Ya're learnin'!" Blades nodded. "Those caves have spiders 'n such in them, so it's best to be prepared."

"Right. Yes. I was thinking of danger. Of course." She chuckles nervously and quickly darts out the door before she makes a huge foal of herself.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 08:44 PM

Oh swoon. The sniper leans her head into Sandy's hoof. A sense of concern speeds up her heartbeat and closes her eyes. "Let's get this over with. I don't like wasting ammo shooting enemies who survive chest shots"

She'd feel the engineer's hoof tremble; was it from his racing heart, or holding in his desire? "Well, they don't survive heart-shots, an' then they all but melt away. Heh, at least y'won't have t'smell 'em when they go down." He smiled at her; she really did look adorable like that. With her eyes all closed, her head resting on his hoof, those delightful little curls swirling down from her head, the alcohol-sweetened taste of her lips...

Crud.

Sandy's eyes went wide as he found himself sneaking a kiss from her. Perhaps that assassin had gotten him a little worked up, more than he'd realized. And she looked just like Rainbow too, and oh goodness she was delicious...suddenly, his mind froze up. This wasn't in the plan, he wasn't supposed to be doing this, now what? Should he break it off? Should he slide her away from the others and just let it ride? Gripped in indecision, he simply kept up the Mild Pony Kisses until his brain could catch up.

Benson

2012-09-17, 09:10 PM

Cirrus

"Ehh, don't take it personally, you two." Daniel reassures the vampires. "I've run enough bluffs to know one when I see one. ****ish roundabout cautionary last words, natch.

Oh, and before we draw straws over who gets to be all heroic if it comes to...what say we don't elect a hero and just do teamwork? Heroics in general always end badly unless there's a clearly elected protagonist. So, we just go in, do what we do, and when we all come back safe'n'sound, the drinks are on me."

"I thought team work was a given already," The mare stated still on the miffed side from moments ago.
-----

Briefing Room

Taylor would find himself in that room, now inhabited by an unconscious ninja, a partially-to mostly burnt awake vampire with some serious sand based restraints uselessly trying to struggle against them, and an awakened grubbs. He glanced at Taylor. "You do this?"

The Cirrus
Man, forest fires are messy.
Which explains why Blaze is still outside dealing with it.
...
Yeah...:smalltongue:

By this time, the firefighter ponies arrives in their firetruck and were quickly dispatching themselves to put this out.

Sandy's eyes went wide as he found himself sneaking a kiss from her. Perhaps that assassin had gotten him a little worked up, more than he'd realized. And she looked just like Rainbow too, and oh goodness she was delicious...suddenly, his mind froze up. This wasn't in the plan, he wasn't supposed to be doing this, now what? Should he break it off? Should he slide her away from the others and just let it ride? Gripped in indecision, he simply kept up the Mild Pony Kisses until his brain could catch up.

And Zephyr found himself still just standing there and staring, eyes all rounded.

MCerberus

2012-09-17, 09:32 PM

"I thought team work was a given already," The mare stated still on the miffed side from moments ago.

"As much as I like constant talking all the time, I must point out we're verging into semantics," Staccata states. "Let's get moving."

Kelvin360

2012-09-17, 09:38 PM

Briefing Room

Taylor would find himself in that room, now inhabited by an unconscious ninja, a partially-to mostly burnt awake vampire with some serious sand based restraints uselessly trying to struggle against them, and an awakened grubbs. He glanced at Taylor. "You do this?"

"No. Really, if I had my way, we'd all be having tea and discussing the weather. Unfortunately, I don't think we all trust eachother enough for that to be an option." He walks up to the vampire, dimming the lights on his sun aura until he's not glowing anymore, and taps her lightly. Some of his magic jumps through like a circuit, putting some anesthetic into her wounds to make her at the least a little more comfortable. It isn't holy, either, so she shouldn't burn. Hopefully.

"Advantages to this situation include not having my throat ripped out for helping, being able to question certain things, and being able to get away with a fake psych degree."

Meanwhile, in the main room, out of nowhere a really sappy love-song tune starts playing. Daniel's got his hooves moving across the lute and is trying (and failing) to look innocent.

Orzel

2012-09-17, 09:39 PM

She'd feel the engineer's hoof tremble; was it from his racing heart, or holding in his desire? "Well, they don't survive heart-shots, an' then they all but melt away. Heh, at least y'won't have t'smell 'em when they go down." He smiled at her; she really did look adorable like that. With her eyes all closed, her head resting on his hoof, those delightful little curls swirling down from her head, the alcohol-sweetened taste of her lips...

Crud.

Sandy's eyes went wide as he found himself sneaking a kiss from her. Perhaps that assassin had gotten him a little worked up, more than he'd realized. And she looked just like Rainbow too, and oh goodness she was delicious...suddenly, his mind froze up. This wasn't in the plan, he wasn't supposed to be doing this, now what? Should he break it off? Should he slide her away from the others and just let it ride? Gripped in indecision, he simply kept up the Mild Pony Kisses until his brain could catch up.

Rainbow is shocked by the kiss but she doesn't break it off. She wants to be kissed. She needs it right now.

A hoof went into Sandy's mane. It was her favorite part of him. The specks of sand in that hair of his were picked out as the kiss was mild enough to focus.

But something was off. Sandy's lips tasted different. It opened her eyes and caused her to moans inquisitively. "Hmm? You seem off. Like you taste weird. Like... bad weird."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 09:50 PM

Rainbow is shocked by the kiss but she doesn't break it off. She wants to be kissed. She needs it right now.

A hoof went into Sandy's mane. It was her favorite part of him. The specks of sand in that hair of his were picked out as the kiss was mild enough to focus.

But something was off. Sandy's lips tasted different. It opened her eyes and caused her to moans inquisitively. "Hmm? You seem off. Like you taste weird. Like... bad weird."

Sandy took that as a sign and (reluctantly) broke off the kiss. "Huh? Some sorta bad taste? I don't know..." His eyes widened as he suddenly remembered what he might've drank that night to give his mouth a peculiar taste. He pulled away as much as he could, which wasn't much given how entangled they were, and looked away in embarrassment. "Oh, ponyfeathers, I'm sorry. I should've known...*sigh* It's how we caught that vampony. We set a trap for her by," Well, he really wasn't expecting to get away with not telling her for very long anyhow. Figured his luck would ruin it sooner rather than later. "By havin' me drink some of Miss M's blood. Made me smell like a vampony t'them, an' she tried t'recruit me. Then we jumped her, an' th' rest is history."

It only ocurred to him now that she was in prime strangling position if he said the wrong thing. The engineer gulped nervously, studying her face for a reaction. "I...I should probably go an' wash m'mouth off...now..."

Orzel

2012-09-17, 10:21 PM

Sandy took that as a sign and (reluctantly) broke off the kiss. "Huh? Some sorta bad taste? I don't know..." His eyes widened as he suddenly remembered what he might've drank that night to give his mouth a peculiar taste. He pulled away as much as he could, which wasn't much given how entangled they were, and looked away in embarrassment. "Oh, ponyfeathers, I'm sorry. I should've known...*sigh* It's how we caught that vampony. We set a trap for her by," Well, he really wasn't expecting to get away with not telling her for very long anyhow. Figured his luck would ruin it sooner rather than later. "By havin' me drink some of Miss M's blood. Made me smell like a vampony t'them, an' she tried t'recruit me. Then we jumped her, an' th' rest is history."

It only ocurred to him now that she was in prime strangling position if he said the wrong thing. The engineer gulped nervously, studying her face for a reaction. "I...I should probably go an' wash m'mouth off...now..."

"You... kissed.. me.. with.. VAMPONY BLOOD IN YOUR MOUTH!"

Poor Sandy. Rainbows is so angry she didn't notice how she was choking him.

Grif

2012-09-17, 10:24 PM

"Its okay, I wasn't acting any better at it," She gave him a smile and lowered her hoof back down as well. "If you're requesting that after this we try to start a real romantic relationship....I will...conjure up the bravery needed, for you. And yes Lieutenant, I would love to go on a proper date with you."

If circumstances allowed it, he would have given a hip-hip-hooray right there and then, and damn the torpedoes. But this was neither the time nor the place to celebrate. Instead, Silverpine gave Gearstride a hug. "You have no idea how much this means to me," he whispered, feeling his eyes tearing up.

Kelvin360

2012-09-17, 10:40 PM

"You... kissed.. me.. with.. VAMPONY BLOOD IN YOUR MOUTH!"

Poor Sandy. Rainbows is so angry she didn't notice how she was choking him.

"Why bash him for a compliment? In his place I'd have forgotten, too." Oddly enough, he knows this'll just make him a target, but if it gets Sandy even a bit out of hot water, score.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-17, 10:49 PM

"You... kissed.. me.. with.. VAMPONY BLOOD IN YOUR MOUTH!"

Poor Sandy. Rainbows is so angry she didn't notice how she was choking him.

"No...no...it wasn't...urrrkk...fresh...was at...at least...ghhlllkk....hour......ago.......urkk!...." Sandy's forelegs left her shoulders and scrabbled at his throat, trying to pry her hooves from his windpipe. But the sniper's hooves were hardy beasts indeed, and he just couldn't get enough leverage. "...ugklkl....choking.........me......urrrrrk...." The hapless stallion's tongue lolled out as darkness started to creep in on his vision. Nearly choked out twice in one day; he wished he could say that was a new record.

Benson

2012-09-17, 11:18 PM

"As much as I like constant talking all the time, I must point out we're verging into semantics," Staccata states. "Let's get moving."

"Indeed, the enemy will not wait while talk, let us all---"

"You... kissed.. me.. with.. VAMPONY BLOOD IN YOUR MOUTH!"

Poor Sandy. Rainbows is so angry she didn't notice how she was choking him.

"No...no...it wasn't...urrrkk...fresh...was at...at least...ghhlllkk....hour......ago.......urkk!...." Sandy's forelegs left her shoulders and scrabbled at his throat, trying to pry her hooves from his windpipe. But the sniper's hooves were hardy beasts indeed, and he just couldn't get enough leverage. "...ugklkl....choking.........me......urrrrrk...." The hapless stallion's tongue lolled out as darkness started to creep in on his vision. Nearly choked out twice in one day; he wished he could say that was a new record.

"HEY! Now is not the time for that! Yes, yes he did, I hardly think he did it on purpose...and frankly, I take offense to your negativity to my blood! Anyways, save this energy for the enemy!" Miss M appeared in a flash between the two while Zephyr kinda just fell backward on his flank.
--------------

"No. Really, if I had my way, we'd all be having tea and discussing the weather. Unfortunately, I don't think we all trust eachother enough for that to be an option." He walks up to the vampire, dimming the lights on his sun aura until he's not glowing anymore, and taps her lightly. Some of his magic jumps through like a circuit, putting some anesthetic into her wounds to make her at the least a little more comfortable. It isn't holy, either, so she shouldn't burn. Hopefully.

"Advantages to this situation include not having my throat ripped out for helping, being able to question certain things, and being able to get away with a fake psych degree."

It doesn't hurt, anything marked 'holy' isn't going to do anything to the vampire. Except a holy stake, but simply because of the stake aspect and nothing more. Meadow said something, but it was muffled because of the sand gag, she couldn't see anything either, precautions and all due to glamouring. She simply looked miserable there, mane matted, dealing with an active deadly poison in her, just the works. Grubbs glanced her way and furrowed his dirty brows before looking at Taylor.

"Does thats doing anythin' fer itches? Mah legs where sands is at itch."

If circumstances allowed it, he would have given a hip-hip-hooray right there and then, and damn the torpedoes. But this was neither the time nor the place to celebrate. Instead, Silverpine gave Gearstride a hug. "You have no idea how much this means to me," he whispered, feeling his eyes tearing up.

Gearstride closed her eyes and smiled, hugging him back. "...I.....you....I'm sorry I made you wait."

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-17, 11:43 PM

"Plenty. All of them involve what to do when attacked by various odds in various situations. For this process, your cunning is the greater, and I shall follow."

"All right, then. Let's find a good spot." Night Jewel headed out to find the local crypt.

"Right. Yes. I was thinking of danger. Of course." She chuckles nervously and quickly darts out the door before she makes a huge foal of herself.

"Whoa, slow down there, girl!" Blades chuckled and followed. "My, aren't ya an eager one! Say, before we get to the crevice, how much do ya think ya can carry?"

((This is totally not going to end in disaster. :smallbiggrin:))

Kelvin360

2012-09-17, 11:44 PM

It doesn't hurt, anything marked 'holy' isn't going to do anything to the vampire. Except a holy stake, but simply because of the stake aspect and nothing more. Meadow said something, but it was muffled because of the sand gag, she couldn't see anything either, precautions and all due to glamouring. She simply looked miserable there, mane matted, dealing with an active deadly poison in her, just the works. Grubbs glanced her way and furrowed his dirty brows before looking at Taylor.

"Does thats doing anythin' fer itches? Mah legs where sands is at itch."

"It should, yeah. You might have rubbed some skin off, too, so I'll put some healing into it. Just hold still and think happy thoughts." He walks over to Grubbs and repeats the process, but this time aiming for soothing rather than numbing, putting in an extra healer's kick for good measure. "The 'happy thoughts' don't actually speed the process, but they're good to have."

---

"All right, then. Let's find a good spot." Night Jewel headed out to find the local crypt.

To everyone's immense surprise, the guy who's thing is defending follows the defended. Go figure, right?

"Whoa, slow down there, girl!" Blades chuckled and followed. "My, aren't ya an eager one! Say, before we get to the crevice, how much do ya think ya can carry?"

((This is totally not going to end in disaster. :smallbiggrin:))

"I'm stronger than I look. Plus, some shadow telekinesis can add some extra capacity.

...Ever feel like you're forgetting something?"

---

"So, what happ-

...Guys?

...Great."

Orzel

2012-09-18, 05:11 AM

"Why bash him for a compliment? In his place I'd have forgotten, too." Oddly enough, he knows this'll just make him a target, but if it gets Sandy even a bit out of hot water, score.

Oh she gives him such a look. An evil eye of death.

"No...no...it wasn't...urrrkk...fresh...was at...at least...ghhlllkk....hour......ago.......urkk!...." Sandy's forelegs left her shoulders and scrabbled at his throat, trying to pry her hooves from his windpipe. But the sniper's hooves were hardy beasts indeed, and he just couldn't get enough leverage. "...ugklkl....choking.........me......urrrrrk...." The hapless stallion's tongue lolled out as darkness started to creep in on his vision. Nearly choked out twice in one day; he wished he could say that was a new record.

"HEY! Now is not the time for that! Yes, yes he did, I hardly think he did it on purpose...and frankly, I take offense to your negativity to my blood! Anyways, save this energy for the enemy!" Miss M appeared in a flash between the two while Zephyr kinda just fell backward on his flank.

Rainbow fell backward with a bit of force. Her face is still red with rage. Angry looks all around.

Why would Sandy suddenly approach her for a kiss? Was it some sort of perverse vampiric thirst transferred into him? Did he hunger for her or of lust or straight hunger or something else? And why would he hide exchanging fluids with some mare? "Disgusting. Just Disgusting. Let's get this whole thing OVER WITH!!"

Rainbow yelling? A sniper with a muted voice? Oh she was pissed.

Grif

2012-09-18, 05:13 AM

Gearstride closed her eyes and smiled, hugging him back. "...I.....you....I'm sorry I made you wait."

Silverpine found himself smirking slightly at that. "I'd say it was a worthwhile wait..." After awhile, he reluctantly let go and stepped back, still trying not to jump with glee. "We better get back. Who knows what damage our crew might have done in our absence," he said, still smiling.

(And the Cirrus crew has finally fully paired up.) :smalltongue:

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-18, 05:38 AM

(Grifffffff, why you gotta go and jinx it? :smalltongue:)

Rainbow fell backward with a bit of force. Her face is still red with rage. Angry looks all around.

Why would Sandy suddenly approach her for a kiss? Was it some sort of perverse vampiric thirst transferred into him? Did he hunger for her or of lust or straight hunger or something else? And why would he hide exchanging fluids with some mare? "Disgusting. Just Disgusting. Let's get this whole thing OVER WITH!!"

Rainbow yelling? A sniper with a muted voice? Oh she was pissed.

Sandy fell backward, gulping down air and massaging his bruised throat. What had gotten into Rainbow? Sure, it was gross and all, but did that really warrant nearly choking him out?! Or had that just really been the wrong time to go for a kiss? But how could that be true; it was before a battle, and this entire day, from the intoxicating club to the seductive assassin, hadn't exactly helped with keeping his mind on the mission. Why not give his fillyfriend a kiss for good luck, didn't she want more affection anyway? Of all the times for Rainbow to up and snap...

He opened his mouth to defend himself, but all that came out was strained gurgling, as it felt like somepony was trying to stuff an entire lemon down his vocal chords. With talking out of the picture, the engineer could only sit back and try to tend to his throat, deliberately avoiding eye contact with his fillyfriend.

Mindfreak

2012-09-18, 06:16 AM

The Cirrus
Blaze helps the fire fighter ponies out and continues to help with the forest fire.
After all, an extra pair of hooves in a mecha with some water gun attachments is helpful :smalltongue:

Orzel

2012-09-18, 06:20 AM

(Grifffffff, why you gotta go and jinx it? :smalltongue:)

Sandy fell backward, gulping down air and massaging his bruised throat. What had gotten into Rainbow? Sure, it was gross and all, but did that really warrant nearly choking him out?! Or had that just really been the wrong time to go for a kiss? But how could that be true; it was before a battle, and this entire day, from the intoxicating club to the seductive assassin, hadn't exactly helped with keeping his mind on the mission. Why not give his fillyfriend a kiss for good luck, didn't she want more affection anyway? Of all the times for Rainbow to up and snap...

He opened his mouth to defend himself, but all that came out was strained gurgling, as it felt like somepony was trying to stuff an entire lemon down his vocal chords. With talking out of the picture, the engineer could only sit back and try to tend to his throat, deliberately avoiding eye contact with his fillyfriend.

The sniper looks away from everypony. Her teeth clench and grind in her mouth. Like coarse sandpaper rubbing together. "What are you doing now, Sandy? Trying to hypnotize me with your vampire powers for another taste? Maybe this time you can go from the neck like you wanted to then be with that one."

The Cirrus
Blaze helps the fire fighter ponies out and continues to help with the forest fire.
After all, an extra pair of hooves in a mecha with some water gun attachments is helpful :smalltongue:

"Blaze, come in. Are you dead?" asked Hover, fluttering about the ship. This whole situation was irritating. "If you are dead, give me your location so I can preserve your organs and fluids so you can't ressurect like Backlash did."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-18, 06:44 AM

The sniper looks away from everypony. Her teeth clench and grind in her mouth. Like coarse sandpaper rubbing together. "What are you doing now, Sandy? Trying to hypnotize me with your vampire powers for another taste? Maybe this time you can go from the neck like you wanted to then be with that one."

"Wha...what're you-" A fit of coughing overtook the engineer as he clutched at his throat. When it had subsided, he was shaking his head at the sniper in disbelief. "M'not a vampony...an' I...I would never...urkk...do that...*cough* ever...why d'you...gkkk...think that?" His voice was hoarse, and he could hardly talk above a low whisper.

(Rainbow can respond, but I'll be waiting for others in this scene to react before continuing)

Benson

2012-09-18, 08:43 AM

"It should, yeah. You might have rubbed some skin off, too, so I'll put some healing into it. Just hold still and think happy thoughts." He walks over to Grubbs and repeats the process, but this time aiming for soothing rather than numbing, putting in an extra healer's kick for good measure. "The 'happy thoughts' don't actually speed the process, but they're good to have."

Grubbs tongue lolled out like a content puppy. "That feel betta'....it was botherins."
=====================

Oh she gives him such a look. An evil eye of death.
Rainbow fell backward with a bit of force. Her face is still red with rage. Angry looks all around.

Why would Sandy suddenly approach her for a kiss? Was it some sort of perverse vampiric thirst transferred into him? Did he hunger for her or of lust or straight hunger or something else? And why would he hide exchanging fluids with some mare? "Disgusting. Just Disgusting. Let's get this whole thing OVER WITH!!"

Rainbow yelling? A sniper with a muted voice? Oh she was pissed.

Sandy fell backward, gulping down air and massaging his bruised throat. What had gotten into Rainbow? Sure, it was gross and all, but did that really warrant nearly choking him out?! Or had that just really been the wrong time to go for a kiss? But how could that be true; it was before a battle, and this entire day, from the intoxicating club to the seductive assassin, hadn't exactly helped with keeping his mind on the mission. Why not give his fillyfriend a kiss for good luck, didn't she want more affection anyway? Of all the times for Rainbow to up and snap...

He opened his mouth to defend himself, but all that came out was strained gurgling, as it felt like somepony was trying to stuff an entire lemon down his vocal chords. With talking out of the picture, the engineer could only sit back and try to tend to his throat, deliberately avoiding eye contact with his fillyfriend.

The sniper looks away from everypony. Her teeth clench and grind in her mouth. Like coarse sandpaper rubbing together. "What are you doing now, Sandy? Trying to hypnotize me with your vampire powers for another taste? Maybe this time you can go from the neck like you wanted to then be with that one."

"Wha...what're you-" A fit of coughing overtook the engineer as he clutched at his throat. When it had subsided, he was shaking his head at the sniper in disbelief. "M'not a vampony...an' I...I would never...urkk...do that...*cough* ever...why d'you...gkkk...think that?" His voice was hoarse, and he could hardly talk above a low whisper.

"Miss Rainbow, I advise that you calm your t**s. You're beau Sandy is a good fellow and MORTAL. He is no vampony. He loves you." She said sternly, not in the mood for this nonsense. She wanted the wangst to be saved for afterward.

Silverpine found himself smirking slightly at that. "I'd say it was a worthwhile wait..." After awhile, he reluctantly let go and stepped back, still trying not to jump with glee. "We better get back. Who knows what damage our crew might have done in our absence," he said, still smiling.

"Alright, come on," She brushed her lips against his cheeks as he pulled away, a light wispy kiss. "Let's go before we get yelled at."

The Cirrus
Blaze helps the fire fighter ponies out and continues to help with the forest fire.
After all, an extra pair of hooves in a mecha with some water gun attachments is helpful :smalltongue:[

At some point one of the firefighter ponies tries to make his way to the rather scary looking mecha.

Orzel

2012-09-18, 08:44 AM

"Wha...what're you-" A fit of coughing overtook the engineer as he clutched at his throat. When it had subsided, he was shaking his head at the sniper in disbelief. "M'not a vampony...an' I...I would never...urkk...do that...*cough* ever...why d'you...gkkk...think that?" His voice was hoarse, and he could hardly talk above a low whisper.

(Rainbow can respond, but I'll be waiting for others in this scene to react before continuing)

(A short response. Waiting for Zephyr, Miss M, and the rest to react.)

Rainbow's voice was low and still angry. "Oh yeah. Then why'd you do it?"

Grubbs tongue lolled out like a content puppy. "That feel betta'....it was botherins."
=====================

The ninja finally woke up. Her head throbbed. Ninja endurance was notoriously poor even when lone. "where am I? What kind of bonds are this?"

"Miss Rainbow, I advise that you calm your t**s. You're beau Sandy is a good fellow and MORTAL. He is no vampony. He loves you." She said sternly, not in the mood for this nonsense. She wanted the wangst to be saved for afterward.

"My t**s are extremely calm, Miss." explains the enraged mare. A whiskey bottle pops open and is quarterway guzzled. Some pony better get her superior officers quick before some pony else gets hurt. "I'll believe it when he says it. And tells me why. You can't play with a mare's emotions."

Mindfreak

2012-09-18, 10:34 AM

The Cirrus
Blaze waved a friendly hoof in the firepony's direction, which should be noticeable since the cockpit is completely open.

Benson

2012-09-18, 10:37 AM

The Cirrus
Blaze waved a friendly hoof in the firepony's direction, which should be noticeable since the cockpit is completely open.

[Don't forget Orzel's post with Hover, just a few posts up]

"Sir? I...we have some questions..."

Mindfreak

2012-09-18, 10:49 AM

The Cirrus
((Didn't see that post. Sorries >~<))
Blaze gives a small smile.
"Sure. What are they?"
He spoke quickly into his communicator.
"Hover, I'm outside with the fireponies."

Grif

2012-09-18, 10:52 AM

"Miss Rainbow, I advise that you calm your t**s. You're beau Sandy is a good fellow and MORTAL. He is no vampony. He loves you." She said sternly, not in the mood for this nonsense. She wanted the wangst to be saved for afterward.

"Alright, come on," She brushed her lips against his cheeks as he pulled away, a light wispy kiss. "Let's go before we get yelled at."

(A short response. Waiting for Zephyr, Miss M, and the rest to react.)

Rainbow's voice was low and still angry. "Oh yeah. Then why'd you do it?"

"My t**s are extremely calm, Miss." explains the enraged mare. A whiskey bottle pops open and is quarterway guzzled. Some pony better get her superior officers quick before some pony else gets hurt. "I'll believe it when he says it. And tells me why. You can't play with a mare's emotions."

And the pair walked into the last one. Silverpine blinked at the sudden change of mood in the room... and the sight of a whiskey bottle in Rainbow's hoof. He quickly whipped the bottle away and glanced at each of the ponies in the room in turn. "Okay, what the hay is goin' on here? You guys can't be fighting the five minutes we left you alone... right?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-18, 11:29 AM

Grubbs tongue lolled out like a content puppy. "That feel betta'....it was botherins."

"I bet it was. Not the most comfortable arrangement."

The ninja finally woke up. Her head throbbed. Ninja endurance was notoriously poor even when lone. "where am I? What kind of bonds are this?"

"You're in PONY HELL! MWA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!

Ahem.

But no, seriously, welcome to the Cirrus. And congratulations! You must've reeeeally ticked somepony off to get here."

"My t**s are extremely calm, Miss." explains the enraged mare. A whiskey bottle pops open and is quarterway guzzled. Some pony better get her superior officers quick before some pony else gets hurt. "I'll believe it when he says it. And tells me why. You can't play with a mare's emotions."

"Miss Rainbow, I advise that you calm your t**s. You're beau Sandy is a good fellow and MORTAL. He is no vampony. He loves you." She said sternly, not in the mood for this nonsense. She wanted the wangst to be saved for afterward.

"And you can't force a stallion's. If you're expecting perfect understanding of eachother's psyche, go out with a clone of yourself. But you know what? Get a grip. That's a world-class coltfriend you've got right there, and it's high time you realized that." Daniel, for his part, much like M, has had quite enough of this BS, and starts thinking up some rhymes in case something goes down.

And the pair walked into the last one. Silverpine blinked at the sudden change of mood in the room... and the sight of a whiskey bottle in Rainbow's hoof. He quickly whipped the bottle away and glanced at each of the ponies in the room in turn. "Okay, what the hay is goin' on here? You guys can't be fighting the five minutes we left you alone... right?"

"Oh yes they can."

Orzel

2012-09-18, 11:52 AM

Hover

"Well get inside. There is some big mission or something coming up or whatever." yawns the mace wielding mare.

Amaya the night's rain.

"I must free this vampony and escape to my lord. It is my mission." The ninja said. She begins to make faces as if she was attempting to throw up.

2nd Lt Rainbow Pepper

The sniper clumsily salutes her superior. "Sir, I have shamed my position by striking a subordinate, displaying poor relationship values, and badmouthing undead civilians. I gladly await disciplinary action, sir."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-18, 11:52 AM

(A short response. Waiting for Zephyr, Miss M, and the rest to react.)

Rainbow's voice was low and still angry. "Oh yeah. Then why'd you do it?"

"My t**s are extremely calm, Miss." explains the enraged mare. A whiskey bottle pops open and is quarterway guzzled. Some pony better get her superior officers quick before some pony else gets hurt. "I'll believe it when he says it. And tells me why. You can't play with a mare's emotions."

Great. This same bull**** again. And even after she promised to wait for his answer, now she tries to choke one out of him in front of everypony. If that wasn't enough, she had to add insult to injury and start chugging the hard stuff right in front of his face. At least the others were sympathetic to the dirty laundry getting dragged out here, that made it a little less shameful and embarassing. "I...care...about...you...*cough*...despite...all.. .this..." he rasped out with great difficulty. "Why...isn't...that...enough-"

And the pair walked into the last one. Silverpine blinked at the sudden change of mood in the room... and the sight of a whiskey bottle in Rainbow's hoof. He quickly whipped the bottle away and glanced at each of the ponies in the room in turn. "Okay, what the hay is goin' on here? You guys can't be fighting the five minutes we left you alone... right?"

Sandy looked away, not meeting his superior's gaze. He and the captain may have overheard Sandy's raspy voice, and might spot the bruises growing on his throat.

Benson

2012-09-18, 12:10 PM

@Blaze-Outside the Cirrus near the Forest

The fireponies continued on with their job, while the one that approached Blaze cleared his throat. "Do you know how this started? Are there any civilians trapped in there?"
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Inside the Cirrus Outside the Briefing Room

Gearstride watched with her mouth opened. Oh...great... "Seriously you? Is this what's going on? ..................

...............

"We will deal with this after the mission, so keep your heads together. We put this aside for now and we move out, now." There was no room for argument in her expression. She began to make the room for heading out.
Miss M sighed and followed out, and Zephyr, bewildered by all this, followed obediently if to get away from the tension.
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Inside the Cirrus Inside the Briefing Room

Grubbs stared at the ninja in confusion. "Why youse would do that? Youse not vampire here to saves us...her..."

Kelvin360

2012-09-18, 12:28 PM

Amaya the night's rain.

"I must free this vampony and escape to my lord. It is my mission." The ninja said. She begins to make faces as if she was attempting to throw up.

"I wouldn't try that, dear. Soothing touch applies to a gag reflex, too. And how much you wanna bet I can keep up the magics longer than you can try to deus ex upchuck, mm?" Well of course he's bluffing his tail off. Who would have actually tried that before? Eurgh.

Inside the Cirrus Outside the Briefing Room

Gearstride watched with her mouth opened. Oh...great... "Seriously you? Is this what's going on? ..................

...............

"We will deal with this after the mission, so keep your heads together. We put this aside for now and we move out, now." There was no room for argument in her expression. She began to make the room for heading out.
Miss M sighed and followed out, and Zephyr, bewildered by all this, followed obediently if to get away from the tension.

"Oui, mon capitaine." He salutes and grabs his most lethal-...wait, why is he pulling out his lute? Whaaat??

Inside the Cirrus Inside the Briefing Room

Grubbs stared at the ninja in confusion. "Why youse would do that? Youse not vampire here to saves us...her..."

"You'd be amazed how common this is. Outsourcing to ninjas is like, the second-best thing you can possibly do. For anything. Ever.

I gotta ask, though, out of curiosity; do they pay you in anything besides the whole 'living dead benefits' deal?"

Mindfreak

2012-09-18, 12:53 PM

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-18, 02:13 PM

To everyone's immense surprise, the guy who's thing is defending follows the defended. Go figure, right?

Night Jewel nodded, then thought of something. "Oh, and if we meet any other ponies, you'll follow my lead as well, right?"

"I'm stronger than I look. Plus, some shadow telekinesis can add some extra capacity.

...Ever feel like you're forgetting something?"

"Like what? 'Cause I've forgotten lots of things, like ponies' names. Anyway, sounds like a little jump down won't be a problem if ya can fly us back out, right?"

Kelvin360

2012-09-18, 02:26 PM

Night Jewel nodded, then thought of something. "Oh, and if we meet any other ponies, you'll follow my lead as well, right?"

"Within reason." He spends a silent moment trying to think of something besides 'but' or 'however', and then just decides to roll with it. "However, I think reason is something you have no lack of."

"Like what? 'Cause I've forgotten lots of things, like ponies' names. Anyway, sounds like a little jump down won't be a problem if ya can fly us back out, right?"

"Nothing...must be nerves...I don't think flight will work with both of us, but teleportation might. I ah...haven't tried carrying more than myself, but the principle should apply. I think."

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-18, 03:29 PM

"Within reason." He spends a silent moment trying to think of something besides 'but' or 'however', and then just decides to roll with it. "However, I think reason is something you have no lack of."

"Good! That way, you'll know what to do if I start acting strangely. Not that I expect it to come up that soon, of course..."

[One Gilligan Cut Later]

The ghostly graveyard guard gave them a glare. "What part of 'the seal is to be left alone' isn't clear to you?"

"I don't know. Maybe the part where you never actually said that?" Night Jewel replied.

"Oh, right. You weren't here before. Well, you'd best leave now."

"Nothing...must be nerves...I don't think flight will work with both of us, but teleportation might. I ah...haven't tried carrying more than myself, but the principle should apply. I think."

"In that case, maybe jumpin' into crevices isn't the best way." Blades thought for a bit, then decided. "Come on. I know a nice little tunnel there."

Kelvin360

2012-09-18, 05:39 PM

"Good! That way, you'll know what to do if I start acting strangely. Not that I expect it to come up that soon, of course..."

[One Gilligan Cut Later]

The ghostly graveyard guard gave them a glare. "What part of 'the seal is to be left alone' isn't clear to you?"

"I don't know. Maybe the part where you never actually said that?" Night Jewel replied.

"Oh, right. You weren't here before. Well, you'd best leave now."

"I have two questions: Why is this seal so important, and are you undead?"

"In that case, maybe jumpin' into crevices isn't the best way." Blades thought for a bit, then decided. "Come on. I know a nice little tunnel there."

"Oh, alright." She seems oddly disappointed that she won't be able to dangerously experiment with things he doesn't fully understand. Whoops, did I say 'he'? I ah, meant 'she'. Of course.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-18, 06:55 PM

"I have two questions: Why is this seal so important, and are you undead?"

"Well, given that he's kind of a ghost..."

"Indeed. I am the spirit of Shining Sword, a paladin who died to control a powerful sorceress. It is my duty to make sure she stays confined. She challenged the Princesses' power. She is too arrogant and dangerous to be let free."

Night Jewel considered this. "Huh. Do you think we should check this out, or just get back to what we were doing?"

"Oh, alright." She seems oddly disappointed that she won't be able to dangerously experiment with things he doesn't fully understand. Whoops, did I say 'he'? I ah, meant 'she'. Of course.

Luckily, Blades couldn't read the narration.

They soon arrived at what looked like the lair of a pair of Equestria Death Rats. The two large rodents were sleeping, one curled up on top of the other. Behind them was a faintly-lit passage.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-18, 08:14 PM

Inside the Cirrus Outside the Briefing Room

Gearstride watched with her mouth opened. Oh...great... "Seriously you? Is this what's going on? ..................

...............

"We will deal with this after the mission, so keep your heads together. We put this aside for now and we move out, now." There was no room for argument in her expression. She began to make the room for heading out.
Miss M sighed and followed out, and Zephyr, bewildered by all this, followed obediently if to get away from the tension.

Sandy opted to follow orders; at least it meant getting out of this mess. "Aye Cap'n." he croaked as he pulled himself together and followed after her.

Kelvin360

2012-09-18, 08:14 PM

"Well, given that he's kind of a ghost..."

"Indeed. I am the spirit of Shining Sword, a paladin who died to control a powerful sorceress. It is my duty to make sure she stays confined. She challenged the Princesses' power. She is too arrogant and dangerous to be let free."

Night Jewel considered this. "Huh. Do you think we should check this out, or just get back to what we were doing?"

"Ah, I see." In just three words, his intonation goes from 'sweet, I can turn him!' to 'aw, he's a paladin' to 'wow, he's a paladin!'. Then he glances down at Jewel. "My preference here should be fairly obvious, but I still follow your path." Apparently that's a yes?

They soon arrived at what looked like the lair of a pair of Equestria Death Rats. The two large rodents were sleeping, one curled up on top of the other. Behind them was a faintly-lit passage.

"I don't think I know these two." Arvadraa mutters. "I could try to befriend them, but rushing might open me up for mistakes. Or, we can go around." She purposefully (and hopefully) leaves out the third rather obvious choice of 'do what you do best'.

Benson

2012-09-18, 11:03 PM

The Cirrus
Blaze shakes his head.
"No, no civilians are trapped inside to my knowledge. How it was started? Somepony fooled around with some fire arrows, at least that's what I've heard."
"Any other questions? I've gotta go refuel this mecha."

[Missed a post again by Orzel with Hover] (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13917327&postcount=178)

"Well...that's no bueno....Cirrus crew fella are you?" The firepony asked.
------------

I gotta ask, though, out of curiosity; do they pay you in anything besides the whole 'living dead benefits' deal?"

"Pay?"
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[Waiting on Grif, MCerberus, Orzel with the other scene]

Grif

2012-09-19, 12:21 AM

Sandy opted to follow orders; at least it meant getting out of this mess. "Aye Cap'n." he croaked as he pulled himself together and followed after her.

Silverpine stared at Sandy and Rainbow, but decided to hold his tongue as well. He would silently file out of the room after Sandy.

MCerberus

2012-09-19, 12:38 AM

Silverpine stared at Sandy and Rainbow, but decided to hold his tongue as well. He would silently file out of the room after Sandy.

Rolling her eyes at the personal affairs and dysfunctionality that always leads to wacky hijinks... like stranglings, Staccata just wants to get this over with. "If we're quite done, we need to get moving."

Orzel

2012-09-19, 05:11 AM

Rainbow

The sniper, head down, slinks off with the rest.

Amaya

"My lord says I must save this undead creature." the ninjasus whispered before spitting up a small metal ball... or a large metal pill... between her teeth.

Benson

2012-09-19, 09:05 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-19, 10:24 AM

Sandy, being one of the few melee fighters they had, stuck up close to the front beside Gearstride. The engineer glanced up at the rooftops as he darted alongside the Captain. "Aye, gettin' caught in th' open with their speed'll be a death wish. At least with th' trees there's plenty of cover, an' they can't go full-out sprintin' without wrappin' themselves around an oak." His throat was turning a lovely shade of purple, but at least he could talk without any pain now. He'd continue to stick nearer the front, keeping an eye out for any lookouts, mortal or otherwise.

Kelvin360

2012-09-19, 12:10 PM

Amaya

"My lord says I must save this undead creature." the ninjasus whispered before spitting up a small metal ball... or a large metal pill... between her teeth.

"Not to sound overly like a pyschologist, but you don't seem to have the same feelings on the matter. I get loyalty, but is the 'undead creature' more of a boon or a threat to your lord?"

And One Jump Cut Later

Vampony Shenanigans

The gang of...insert number here, would find themselves in the southern end of Bridle Shores, a familiar place for Staccata, Silverpine, and Gearstride, more so to the latter two who played detective. There were the small strolling woods south across the street of them, and past that, the cemetery more south of them. It was quiet on the streets with nay but a sound, save for the whistling wind and stirring trees. Well, it was a quieter section of town in the first place, but it was just extra quiet.

"....I don't feel anything here, we're likely not close enough," The red mare stirred, her nose wrinkling a bit.

"Then we shall simply keep moving. We should probably go through the woods, so we're less out in the open, and plenty of wood to go around there.." Gearstride muttered as she then ran across the street and made for the side of the house to get to the woods behind this row of picturesque houses.

"Sweet, trees. Oh, I almost forgot." He passes out small bags to Zephyr, M and Sandy. They're full of...dirt. "Got those from Flips forever ago."

Sandy, being one of the few melee fighters they had, stuck up close to the front beside Gearstride. The engineer glanced up at the rooftops as he darted alongside the Captain. "Aye, gettin' caught in th' open with their speed'll be a death wish. At least with th' trees there's plenty of cover, an' they can't go full-out sprintin' without wrappin' themselves around an oak." His throat was turning a lovely shade of purple, but at least he could talk without any pain now. He'd continue to stick nearer the front, keeping an eye out for any lookouts, mortal or otherwise.

"Well, unless they're half as agile as they are fast. Mostly it depends on whether they run on dialation or augmentation and holy mother of Luna I sound like a wizard."

Orzel

2012-09-19, 12:37 PM

Amaya

"This creature feeds two of my lord's weaknesses so he desires her." The ninja spits out the pill which cracks on the ground. It rumbles for a bit then begins to smoke.

Rainbow

The sniper remains quiet. Maybe out of embarrassment from before. Her slow gait is obviously a speed for avoiding Sandy Shores. The whole walk her kept from eye contact from anyone.

MCerberus

2012-09-19, 03:21 PM

To the Crpyt!

Staccata follows along. Being a rogue, she's in the second line of fighters. She keeps quiet, knowing that talking would make her a bigger target.

Mindfreak

2012-09-19, 04:12 PM

Benson

2012-09-19, 04:29 PM

The Cirrus
((Gosh darn it >~<))
"Yup. I am indeed part of the Cirrus crew. And I've gotta go check on everypony else and see if they're okay. I've kinda been away from the fighting."
He spoke into his communicator.
"I'll be right there."

"The fighting? Do, you, know what's going on, boy? Strange...somethings have been going about in town." He was asked.

Grif

2012-09-19, 04:37 PM

And One Jump Cut Later

Vampony Shenanigans

The gang of...insert number here, would find themselves in the southern end of Bridle Shores, a familiar place for Staccata, Silverpine, and Gearstride, more so to the latter two who played detective. There were the small strolling woods south across the street of them, and past that, the cemetery more south of them. It was quiet on the streets with nay but a sound, save for the whistling wind and stirring trees. Well, it was a quieter section of town in the first place, but it was just extra quiet.

"....I don't feel anything here, we're likely not close enough," The red mare stirred, her nose wrinkling a bit.

"Then we shall simply keep moving. We should probably go through the woods, so we're less out in the open, and plenty of wood to go around there.." Gearstride muttered as she then ran across the street and made for the side of the house to get to the woods behind this row of picturesque houses.

Sandy, being one of the few melee fighters they had, stuck up close to the front beside Gearstride. The engineer glanced up at the rooftops as he darted alongside the Captain. "Aye, gettin' caught in th' open with their speed'll be a death wish. At least with th' trees there's plenty of cover, an' they can't go full-out sprintin' without wrappin' themselves around an oak." His throat was turning a lovely shade of purple, but at least he could talk without any pain now. He'd continue to stick nearer the front, keeping an eye out for any lookouts, mortal or otherwise.

Trees meant less time to react to nasty surprises as well. "Plenty of cover for them to spring a surprise on us as well." At least he won't have any trouble aiming in the woods, as any combat would likely take place in knife fight range anyway.

Mindfreak

2012-09-19, 04:43 PM

The Cirrus
"Me? I don't know exactly...if you want to know exactly you should probably ask your local law enforcement."
Blaze didn't want to start a panic over vamponies...

Benson

2012-09-19, 05:47 PM

Trees meant less time to react to nasty surprises as well. "Plenty of cover for them to spring a surprise on us as well." At least he won't have any trouble aiming in the woods, as any combat would likely take place in knife fight range anyway.

Vampony Shenanigans

"I don't think any side could land surprises on the other," Miss M commented tapping her nose. "Nonetheless, vigilance, always a good thing to have."

And then suddenly, the woods overhead stirred bending over a bit south, as if though something were flying overhead at such a fast speed. The two vamponies stirred in a twitch, Miss M nearly springing up to the tree tops only to find nothing. If it was a vampony, it was now past the sensor ranges and not turning back.

"At least we know we're on the right track, south indeed."

The Cirrus
"Me? I don't know exactly...if you want to know exactly you should probably ask your local law enforcement."
Blaze didn't want to start a panic over vamponies...

"I see, seems to be miscommunication between many folks over there, as you can guess, the fire department is in the dark. Thank you anyway and for your help, we'll take it from here...that uh,...machine of yours....lots of help in containing the fire, but yea....we got it from here, thanks."

Kelvin360

2012-09-19, 06:31 PM

Amaya

"This creature feeds two of my lord's weaknesses so he desires her." The ninja spits out the pill which cracks on the ground. It rumbles for a bit then begins to smoke.

"I'm guessing those weaknesses aren't bunnies and daisies. Loving the classic ninja smoke-bomb, by the way. Classy or zilch, I like it.

You sure you don't want to talk first? Let's face it; talking's more fun than escaping." Calm, unhurried, just kind of sitting there, letting the words roll out. So much for smarts. "Like, for example, how you'd rate your current importance in relation to the sex slave." Blunt as a hammer, too. "I understand the loyalty, like I said, but really, he can get an exotic prostitute anywhere, and is it worth it for the reward of...what? 'Gee thanks, have some money, now go where I can't see you so I can get it on'? Ouch."

Vampony Shenanigans

"I don't think any side could land surprises on the other," Miss M commented tapping her nose. "Nonetheless, vigilance, always a good thing to have."

And then suddenly, the woods overhead stirred bending over a bit south, as if though something were flying overhead at such a fast speed. The two vamponies stirred in a twitch, Miss M nearly springing up to the tree tops only to find nothing. If it was a vampony, it was now past the sensor ranges and not turning back.

"At least we know we're on the right track, south indeed."

"Eyes on the prize, gotcha. Keep those bags close, too."

Orzel

2012-09-19, 06:52 PM

The Cirrus
((Gosh darn it >~<))
"Yup. I am indeed part of the Cirrus crew. And I've gotta go check on everypony else and see if they're okay. I've kinda been away from the fighting."
He spoke into his communicator.
"I'll be right there."

"Hurry up." whispers Hover into the comm. "There are undead around you know how I feel about the returned."

Vampony Shenanigans

"I don't think any side could land surprises on the other," Miss M commented tapping her nose. "Nonetheless, vigilance, always a good thing to have."

And then suddenly, the woods overhead stirred bending over a bit south, as if though something were flying overhead at such a fast speed. The two vamponies stirred in a twitch, Miss M nearly springing up to the tree tops only to find nothing. If it was a vampony, it was now past the sensor ranges and not turning back.

"At least we know we're on the right track, south indeed."

Rainbow clicks her bows to the ready. All five of them. "Good let's get this done with."

"I'm guessing those weaknesses aren't bunnies and daisies. Loving the classic ninja smoke-bomb, by the way. Classy or zilch, I like it.

You sure you don't want to talk first? Let's face it; talking's more fun than escaping." Calm, unhurried, just kind of sitting there, letting the words roll out. So much for smarts. "Like, for example, how you'd rate your current importance in relation to the sex slave." Blunt as a hammer, too. "I understand the loyalty, like I said, but really, he can get an exotic prostitute anywhere, and is it worth it for the reward of...what? 'Gee thanks, have some money, now go where I can't see you so I can get it on'? Ouch."

"My lord cares for me. He had me brought back from the brink. He recites his inner notes for me to remember over papers which could be stolen. He cries for me when his stomach wails from the torture he places on it." The smoke continues to rise. It is up to her mouth now. "My lord desires her. My lord needs me."

Kelvin360

2012-09-19, 07:01 PM

"My lord cares for me. He had me brought back from the brink. He recites his inner notes for me to remember over papers which could be stolen. He cries for me when his stomach wails from the torture he places on it." The smoke continues to rise. It is up to her mouth now. "My lord desires her. My lord needs me."

"No offense intended, but...those sound mostly like a business decision and stuff you do for him. What I want is an absolute, here. I'm sure you do, too. How do you really know he cares about you as a pony, not an asset?" He still shows no concern whatsoever. Which either means he's an idiot or is very certain he is in no danger. Or both.

Orzel

2012-09-19, 07:32 PM

"No offense intended, but...those sound mostly like a business decision and stuff you do for him. What I want is an absolute, here. I'm sure you do, too. How do you really know he cares about you as a pony, not an asset?" He still shows no concern whatsoever. Which either means he's an idiot or is very certain he is in no danger. Or both.

"The way my lord does things with me around. He shows different emotions." The smoke covered her completely. Her soft voice snaked through the puffy white wall, making it bulge as she spoke. "The lord shows me his guilts. His shame. His true sorrows. I am one of the few that can see into his eyes."

Kelvin360

2012-09-19, 07:59 PM

"The way my lord does things with me around. He shows different emotions." The smoke covered her completely. Her soft voice snaked through the puffy white wall, making it bulge as she spoke. "The lord shows me his guilts. His shame. His true sorrows. I am one of the few that can see into his eyes."

"He trusts you, and you are among the rare in that field. And so now I see. He saved you, gave you purpose, and you are among his real friends, not the invisible watcher that you are on business. How could you possibly not be loyal to him?" He nods.

"And now that I understand where you're coming from, it makes the situation all the harder. We're at an impasse, wherein fighting accomplishes nothing. So I'll ask you this; do you have a suggestion as to what we can do?"

Orzel

2012-09-19, 09:04 PM

"He trusts you, and you are among the rare in that field. And so now I see. He saved you, gave you purpose, and you are among his real friends, not the invisible watcher that you are on business. How could you possibly not be loyal to him?" He nods.

"And now that I understand where you're coming from, it makes the situation all the harder. We're at an impasse, wherein fighting accomplishes nothing. So I'll ask you this; do you have a suggestion as to what we can do?"

"You can ensure that this creature remains unharmed further and allowed to heal. My lord deserves only the prettiest of mates. Even if they cannot bear him foals like a living mare like myself." said the ninja as she emerged from the smoke. "Also she must come with me before dawn or at nightfall."

Kelvin360

2012-09-19, 09:11 PM

"You can ensure that this creature remains unharmed further and allowed to heal. My lord deserves only the prettiest of mates. Even if they cannot bear him foals like a living mare like myself." said the ninja as she emerged from the smoke. "Also she must come with me before dawn or at nightfall."

"I see. The goodness of my heart goes pretty far...farther than your demands, actually, but I'm not so sure of the crew here. But there's a way both of us can benefit." He motions to a nearby corner so they can have a whispered conversation.

"I would ask this; Perhaps reports from you on what she says. I'm not asking you to betray your master, I wouldn't do that. I'm asking you to betray her. I can assure you that who she serves and who you serve are not the same pony, and helping us to bring down whoever she's taking the real orders from will mean a lot less headache for you and him."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-19, 09:27 PM

Vampony Shenanigans

"I don't think any side could land surprises on the other," Miss M commented tapping her nose. "Nonetheless, vigilance, always a good thing to have."

And then suddenly, the woods overhead stirred bending over a bit south, as if though something were flying overhead at such a fast speed. The two vamponies stirred in a twitch, Miss M nearly springing up to the tree tops only to find nothing. If it was a vampony, it was now past the sensor ranges and not turning back.

"At least we know we're on the right track, south indeed."

Sandy lightly kicked the ground in mild frustration. "Well, if they didn't know we were comin' before, they do now." He opted to keep two of his stakes out and hovering in readiness for an attack. They were small enough not to be a great drain on his magic anyway. "Though maybe they don't quite know all of are comin', maybe they only smelt you two. An' me, I suppose." He cast a glance the Captain's way, reminding himself to bring that little tidbit up in the post-mission briefing/party.

MCerberus

2012-09-19, 11:26 PM

Vampony Showdown

Staccata takes the increased tension's opportunity to move into a nice, convenient, not next to the inevitable rush towards the meat-shields flanking position. Her blade is drawn and still active with the temporary enchantment.

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-20, 03:54 AM

"Ah, I see." In just three words, his intonation goes from 'sweet, I can turn him!' to 'aw, he's a paladin' to 'wow, he's a paladin!'. Then he glances down at Jewel. "My preference here should be fairly obvious, but I still follow your path." Apparently that's a yes?

The ghostly guard eyed Zaros with every change of expression.

"Well, if this might have any big effects, it's worth seeing."

"No, it is not for you. The situation is already under control. We do not need anyone disrupting it."

"What if I told you I was a direct descendant of one of the ponies who sealed this sorceress?" Night Jewel grinned. That was certainly a brazen thing to say.

"...It depends on the circumstances."

"I don't think I know these two." Arvadraa mutters. "I could try to befriend them, but rushing might open me up for mistakes. Or, we can go around." She purposefully (and hopefully) leaves out the third rather obvious choice of 'do what you do best'.

"Well, those ratties are lookin' sleepy anyway, so as long as we don't bother 'em, they probly won't bother us. 'N even if they wake up 'n attack..." Blades drew a disk. "...They won't last long, will they?"

One of the giant rats opened its eyes, yawned, and went back to sleep, once again proving that the "death" part of their name wasn't very accurate.

Orzel

2012-09-20, 05:31 AM

"I see. The goodness of my heart goes pretty far...farther than your demands, actually, but I'm not so sure of the crew here. But there's a way both of us can benefit." He motions to a nearby corner so they can have a whispered conversation.

"I would ask this; Perhaps reports from you on what she says. I'm not asking you to betray your master, I wouldn't do that. I'm asking you to betray her. I can assure you that who she serves and who you serve are not the same pony, and helping us to bring down whoever she's taking the real orders from will mean a lot less headache for you and him."

A ninja knows quiet conversation. "As I cannot sway my lord away from the joys of vampony saliva. Perhaps slaying her lord would free her and bring pleasure to my lord."

Benson

2012-09-20, 09:09 AM

Vampony Shenanigans----The Strolling Woods

They were met with no trouble as they proceeded through the woods, oddly enough. Nor did the two vamponies get the sense of another presence be it mortal or vampony.

Soon the Northern Cemetery spread out before them, filled with all the classic trappings of a horror movie. Overgrown weeds everywhere on a dirty muddy grounds, burial tombs and graves scattered a about, dead leafless trees, etc and its own sinister air about it.
========

The Cirrus

Grubbs could only stare in confusion and awe the smoke cloud, how the ninja escaped, and the conversation bits he could hear that were going on.

Meadow on the other hoof, could still hear everything they were saying, including their private-d off conversation. She struggled against her bonds, muffled struggles sounded from her.

Grif

2012-09-20, 10:11 AM

MCerberus

2012-09-20, 11:03 AM

Vampony Showdown

Still preferring not to talk, as the talking ponies make much better targets for, once again, meatshielding, Staccata stays at the periphery. The mare is constantly patrolling around the moving group, ready to pounce.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-20, 11:14 AM

Vampony Shenanigans----The Strolling Woods

They were met with no trouble as they proceeded through the woods, oddly enough. Nor did the two vamponies get the sense of another presence be it mortal or vampony.

Soon the Northern Cemetery spread out before them, filled with all the classic trappings of a horror movie. Overgrown weeds everywhere on a dirty muddy grounds, burial tombs and graves scattered a about, dead leafless trees, etc and its own sinister air about it.

Sandy knew how these stories went; the heroes were always halfway across the graveyard before the monsters popped out from the shallow graves, ready to strike. True, this was a lot less likely with their walking life and unlife detectors, but if a skeleton tried to grab somepony's leg, he was going to be ready for it. Four stakes and two knives floated around him in an ever-shifting pattern. While the knives would be more distracting than lethal, they were far sturdier than wood for defense.

Mindfreak

2012-09-20, 03:20 PM

The Cirrus
Blaze salutes.
"No problem."
And then he went back to the Cirrus!
After dropping off his mecha, taking out the key, and walking up to where everypony else was, he assessed the situation.

Benson

2012-09-20, 03:32 PM

Vampony Shenanigans----The Cemetery

Nothing, just the whistling wind and the sound of the ground underneath their steps. Eventually they came across the decrepit building that held the entrance way to the crypt. The stone and wooden door frame was partially sunken forcing a tight single file line before it opened up a bit into the dimly lit catacombs below...

The Cirrus
Blaze salutes.
"No problem."
And then he went back to the Cirrus!
After dropping off his mecha, taking out the key, and walking up to where everypony else was, he assessed the situation.

Alas! He would only find Hover! And maybe Taylor in the briefing room with the ninja, captured vampony, and captured thrall. Seemed the others thought he was gonna stay behind or something. How inconsiderate, darn that captain!

Kelvin360

2012-09-20, 06:52 PM

The ghostly guard eyed Zaros with every change of expression.

"Well, if this might have any big effects, it's worth seeing."

"No, it is not for you. The situation is already under control. We do not need anyone disrupting it."

"What if I told you I was a direct descendant of one of the ponies who sealed this sorceress?" Night Jewel grinned. That was certainly a brazen thing to say.

"...It depends on the circumstances."

"The circumstances include your kin of faith." Dawnstrider says softly, placing a hoof on his chest and letting his Lay on Hooves healing ability (a unique and obviously paladinish ability) flow down his armor, lighting up plates along the way. "Is there any reason to believe there is a danger here, at present?"

"Well, those ratties are lookin' sleepy anyway, so as long as we don't bother 'em, they probly won't bother us. 'N even if they wake up 'n attack..." Blades drew a disk. "...They won't last long, will they?"

One of the giant rats opened its eyes, yawned, and went back to sleep, once again proving that the "death" part of their name wasn't very accurate.

"Oh. Um. Well. We should probably go, then. Um....save ammunition for something more dangerous. Right. Anyways." She stands there awkwardly for several moments before attempting to proceed forward.

A ninja knows quiet conversation. "As I cannot sway my lord away from the joys of vampony saliva. Perhaps slaying her lord would free her and bring pleasure to my lord."

"That problem should take care of itself." Hoping the Celestia that she can read lips, he mouths 'keep your enemies closer' and flicks his gaze to the side, leaning against the wall in a casual position, but so that his head is away from the other two.

Vampony Shenanigans----The Cemetery

Nothing, just the whistling wind and the sound of the ground underneath their steps. Eventually they came across the decrepit building that held the entrance way to the crypt. The stone and wooden door frame was partially sunken forcing a tight single file line before it opened up a bit into the dimly lit catacombs below...

Daniel slides away his lute - somehow he doubted his songs would work here, and takes out his bow again, nocking three arrows at once, one of them a flamer. This should be good.

Orzel

2012-09-20, 07:21 PM

Inside the Cirrus

"Hurry the heck up, Blaze!" shouted Hover into her comm. The pilot forgot to turn off the private call function after bashing the thing into the wall. Fortunately Gear, Silver, Sandy, and Rainbow would only hear static from this distance.

Unfortunately everypony on the ship heard her. The ninja did most keenly. She nodded at Taylor. "I must depart. If she is not here when I return, you die."

Mindfreak

2012-09-20, 07:46 PM

Blaze
"Hover, where the heck is everypony?" :smallconfused:

Kelvin360

2012-09-20, 08:58 PM

Inside the Cirrus
Unfortunately everypony on the ship heard her. The ninja did most keenly. She nodded at Taylor. "I must depart. If she is not here when I return, you die."

"Why not make sure yourself? If you stay 'imprisoned' here, you can keep an eye on her, I can make sure neither of you are harmed, and no awkward questions will be asked about your disappearance. And if they ask me for a reason to let both of you go...I can be very persuasive."

Benson

2012-09-21, 03:42 AM

PurityIcekiller

2012-09-21, 04:10 AM

"The circumstances include your kin of faith." Dawnstrider says softly, placing a hoof on his chest and letting his Lay on Hooves healing ability (a unique and obviously paladinish ability) flow down his armor, lighting up plates along the way. "Is there any reason to believe there is a danger here, at present?"

Shining Sword watched him, then nodded. "Ah, yes. You can certainly be trusted. I believe the seal is intact, but you should investigate it and make sure. If necessary, repair it. Now, you and the descendant of Arcane Sand may proceed." With that, the ghost moved aside.

Heh. He bought it. I just hope he doesn't expect me to meddle with that seal of his or whatever.

"Oh. Um. Well. We should probably go, then. Um....save ammunition for something more dangerous. Right. Anyways." She stands there awkwardly for several moments before attempting to proceed forward.

"All right, then! See ya around, ratties!" Blades headed down the tunnel.

"Kind of a lot of confusion goin' on in this place, isn't there! Have ya got an idea of what ya'll do down here? 'Cause these things can get kind of mixed up."

Orzel

2012-09-21, 04:56 AM

Blaze
"Hover, where the heck is everypony?" :smallconfused:

Hover quickly hugged and nuzzled her fiance. "They left to fight monsters. Our jobs officially, remember. They left me with a vampony, a thrall, a ninja, and a... musician."

"Why not make sure yourself? If you stay 'imprisoned' here, you can keep an eye on her, I can make sure neither of you are harmed, and no awkward questions will be asked about your disappearance. And if they ask me for a reason to let both of you go...I can be very persuasive."

"But they left to kill her master, no?" Amaya flapped her wings to hover and bring her throwing knives to her wingtips.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-21, 05:20 AM

Vamponies

Unless anyone brought a lantern, or has night vision, it was noticeably darker after some time for those without the latter.

It showed showed many passages to choose from. Twas then Miss M froze in her tracks and stared wide eyed into the darkness.

"Aaack.....I...feel so many in here.....more than before... thrice more than before.....so many vamponies, this does not add up..." She said in a confused shaky voice as she backed up into a defensive position.

Going in almost blind to the enemy's lair? It put Sandy on edge. Going into the enemy's lair and finding their numbers are triple what they had expected? Now that sounded more like a Cirrus-grade plan. It was oddly, yet comfortingly familiar to be so outnumbered.

Despite his racing heart, Sandy put on brave face up at the front. "Well...it don't matter too much so long as we get that Master fella, right? Once he's gone, there's nothin' keepin' th' rest of 'em here, an' then it don't matter how many they got. They either hightail it out, or we stake 'em." As if it were that simple. But said with his sincere confidence, you could almost think he believed it to be so.

Orzel

2012-09-21, 05:39 AM

Grif

2012-09-21, 06:42 AM

Going in almost blind to the enemy's lair? It put Sandy on edge. Going into the enemy's lair and finding their numbers are triple what they had expected? Now that sounded more like a Cirrus-grade plan. It was oddly, yet comfortingly familiar to be so outnumbered.

Despite his racing heart, Sandy put on brave face up at the front. "Well...it don't matter too much so long as we get that Master fella, right? Once he's gone, there's nothin' keepin' th' rest of 'em here, an' then it don't matter how many they got. They either hightail it out, or we stake 'em." As if it were that simple. But said with his sincere confidence, you could almost think he believed it to be so.

Vamponies

Unless anyone brought a lantern, or has night vision, it was noticeably darker after some time for those without the latter.

It showed showed many passages to choose from. Twas then Miss M froze in her tracks and stared wide eyed into the darkness.

"Aaack.....I...feel so many in here.....more than before... thrice more than before.....so many vamponies, this does not add up..." She said in a confused shaky voice as she backed up into a defensive position.

Rainbow slows down to count her ammo. The duffle bag of crossbolt bolts is getting heavy at this point. She has been lugging it for a while.

"Well. There's the small point of how many we could stake at any one time before they overwhelm us." Ever the pessimist, Silverpine was. But that was why he was second-in-command. His caution to Gearstride's exuberance. He glanced at Miss M. "How many exactly are we talking about here?"

Benson

2012-09-21, 09:28 AM

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-21, 09:37 AM

Vampony Shenanigans-Into the Crypt

"Right Sandy! Take out the biggun and we got them!" Gearstride declared, ribbing Sandy with forced over confidence to mask her uncertainty on all this.

"Right now it feels like one big...blob...but maybe up towards the likes of forty----"

And suddenly the air would feel so much colder now. Even those with the natural and unnatural ability to see in the dark would find it hard pressed to find the sources of the cacophonous cackles and laughter that suddenly appeared.

"Oh ho ho..haha...haha....Eight little ponies standing in the dark, one by one out goes their spark~ Eight little ponies in need of the light, eight little ponies will die tonight~~"

Sandy suddenly remembered what Miss M had said about unicorn vamponies; their magical talents were as numerous and varied as sands on the seashore, but each and every one of them was incredibly powerful. "Stick close!" Sandy whispered to the group. Time to see just what this vampony was made of. Keeping his stakes hovering close by, Sandy channeled magic into his basic light spell, trying to dispel the shadows that crowded in on them. Or at least, give them all a common point to fight around.

Luka

2012-09-21, 10:55 AM

((sorry for the delay, got confused about the time it was and been on about other stuff))

Aisis, Luka and Mile

both Luka and Mile would just return home, Aisis would get pretty tired after a while and do it too, then they would just go to bed.

The next day, they're still sleeping.

Guardhouse

"W-what?.... On active duty? already?"
"Yes, your post's at the Southern Gate, you're the replacement, now go!"
"W-why not just guard the dark soldier in the cell?
"YOU'RE NOT WORTHY OF MY PRESENCE!!
"Orders are orders, now go!"
The young mare would just recoil back a bit, then salute and trot outside, towards the gate, possibly finding Snowflake there, or anypony else.

Outskirts

"Have you found them?"
"...No, they just went into that building, I'm guessing that's where they live, but not the apartment"

MCerberus

2012-09-21, 12:15 PM

Vampony Showdown

Staccata is obviously already going for those convenient UV flashbangs Mach made for her. Knowing that Gearstride also uses a similar device, the mare slinks over and whispers, "Get ready to flash 'em?"

Mindfreak

2012-09-21, 01:09 PM

Hover quickly hugged and nuzzled her fiance. "They left to fight monsters. Our jobs officially, remember. They left me with a vampony, a thrall, a ninja, and a... musician."
The Cirrus
Blaze looks confused!
"Wait. What monsters? I though this vampony business was all over?"

Orzel

2012-09-21, 03:22 PM

Vampony Shenanigans-Into the Crypt

"Right Sandy! Take out the biggun and we got them!" Gearstride declared, ribbing Sandy with forced over confidence to mask her uncertainty on all this.

"Right now it feels like one big...blob...but maybe up towards the likes of forty----"

And suddenly the air would feel so much colder now. Even those with the natural and unnatural ability to see in the dark would find it hard pressed to find the sources of the cacophonous cackles and laughter that suddenly appeared.

"Oh ho ho..haha...haha....Eight little ponies standing in the dark, one by one out goes their spark~ Eight little ponies in need of the light, eight little ponies will die tonight~~"

"Whoever is singing has a terrible voice and no song writing talent." whispered the sniper.

The Cirrus
Blaze looks confused!
"Wait. What monsters? I though this vampony business was all over?"

Hover's muzzle is glues to Blazing's barrel. "Not yet. There is still a clan of them out there."

Kelvin360

2012-09-21, 05:42 PM

Shining Sword watched him, then nodded. "Ah, yes. You can certainly be trusted. I believe the seal is intact, but you should investigate it and make sure. If necessary, repair it. Now, you and the descendant of Arcane Sand may proceed." With that, the ghost moved aside.

Heh. He bought it. I just hope he doesn't expect me to meddle with that seal of his or whatever.

Dawnstrider leads the way past the ghost, not commenting for a time. "Your grasp of geneaology is interesting, to say the least." Once more with the time honored 'offhand bait' line of questioning.

"All right, then! See ya around, ratties!" Blades headed down the tunnel.

"Kind of a lot of confusion goin' on in this place, isn't there! Have ya got an idea of what ya'll do down here? 'Cause these things can get kind of mixed up."

"I'll think of something. Maybe I'll start with talking. Then move on to asking. Mix it up with some pleading. And if all else fails I can rip her apart from the inside."

Beat.

"...I'm not actually going to do that."

"But they left to kill her master, no?" Amaya flapped her wings to hover and bring her throwing knives to her wingtips.

"I did say the problem would take care of itself, no? But think about this from my perspective; if this isn't handled very carefully, they'll boot me and come straight after you. Neither of us want that. Therefore, caution."

Vampony Shenanigans-Into the Crypt

"Right Sandy! Take out the biggun and we got them!" Gearstride declared, ribbing Sandy with forced over confidence to mask her uncertainty on all this.

"Right now it feels like one big...blob...but maybe up towards the likes of forty----"

And suddenly the air would feel so much colder now. Even those with the natural and unnatural ability to see in the dark would find it hard pressed to find the sources of the cacophonous cackles and laughter that suddenly appeared.

"Oh ho ho..haha...haha....Eight little ponies standing in the dark, one by one out goes their spark~ Eight little ponies in need of the light, eight little ponies will die tonight~~"

"Whoever is singing has a terrible voice and no song writing talent." whispered the sniper.

Daniel flips down his monocle and switches it to nightvision. When the voice speaks he just stands dumbfounded until he can form a coherent sentance past his incredulity.

"The overconfident master speaks
Unaware of the havoc we'll wreak
Eight the heroes that stand in his lair
And he mistakenly thinks he's given them a scare.

He doesn't see the truth of it
He really won't until he chokes on the bit
Uses his strongest power to overcompensate
But my warnings will be heard a little too late." He puts all the unimpressed-laced sardonicism he can into the verse, hoping (and thinking as loud as he can) that he won't have to do a song-battle with this idiot. Which has to added benefit of emitting a sort of optimistic pulse in the style of 'Inspire Courage', but with a healthy dose of pointing out absurdity.

Benson

2012-09-21, 08:45 PM

Mindfreak

2012-09-21, 09:05 PM

Hover's muzzle is glues to Blazing's barrel. "Not yet. There is still a clan of them out there."
The Cirrus
It's glued to his what-now? 0_o
"And who did they go in with, exactly? A whole clan of vamponies is gonna be...bad."

MCerberus

2012-09-21, 10:07 PM

Vampony Showdown

"He's throwing his voice," Staccata states, with that little trick being part of her repertoire. She keeps a UV flash at the ready, trying to pin down the source of the voices.

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-21, 10:45 PM

Vampony Luff

~ Tis not the master who you hear, but a loyal subject to him they adhere. To hear the master's voice shall leave you in true fear~ hahah oh hoho haha..

There was a choir of collective laughter that echoed throughout the crypt.

Miss M grimaced being overwhelmed. "Gack...I can't...pinpoint an exact location.....I don't know why....but it just feels everywhere...this shouldn't happen..." Zephyr tried to peer into the darkness but not even his night vision would find him anything here. Gearstride threw a flash bomb in a direction she swore she heard the voices the loudest. The bomb went off revealing nothing for the time it was illuminating. Sandy spell that encircled the gang did that, illuminate around them, giving them a radius to work in. Alas, nothing for them to see but the decrepit architecture and a glance at how big it rather was. Though those with the ability to see in the dark would see that anyway, for those who couldn't, well now they could.

Vampony Showdown

"He's throwing his voice," Staccata states, with that little trick being part of her repertoire. She keeps a UV flash at the ready, trying to pin down the source of the voices.

Sandy huffed, blowing a lock of mane from his eyes. This guy was no end of annyoing. "Least we can hope he's not as ugly as you, or is th' dark just 'cause you got stage fright?" he called out. Long shot, but if he took the bait, then maybe that'd give them a better bead on the guy.

He tried another spell: kicking up a bunch of dirt and sand outside of their visable radius to try and irritate the vampony's eyes, make him cough, something.

Kelvin360

2012-09-21, 11:40 PM

Daniel

"-Two-to-five cubic hooves, acoustics nearly vedannan, add in the dusting bounces..." Why yes, the bard whose entire job pretty much relies on detection and a really good ear is attempting to calculate where the voice is coming from and its approximate distance using age of the area, tone, deepness of voice, and how the sound bounces.

Or he could just run in and sing at them. Hah! Imagine.

Grif

2012-09-21, 11:58 PM

Vampony Showdown

"He's throwing his voice," Staccata states, with that little trick being part of her repertoire. She keeps a UV flash at the ready, trying to pin down the source of the voices.

"Might be magic as well," Silverpine commented, his green eyes darting about. "In which case, anti-magic spells would be useful."

TheAmishPirate

2012-09-22, 02:57 AM

"Might be magic as well," Silverpine commented, his green eyes darting about. "In which case, anti-magic spells would be useful."

Sandy, still focusing on his dusting and light spells, shook his head vigorously. "Well don't nopony look at me, I failed Advanced Spellcraft five times. An' anti-magic ain't until Super Advanced Spellcraft!"

Clearly, the military needed to fire whoever was in charge of naming their training programs.

Orzel

2012-09-22, 05:01 AM

The Cirrus
It's glued to his what-now? 0_o
"And who did they go in with, exactly? A whole clan of vamponies is gonna be...bad."

The mare continues to nuzzle her fiance's barrel, which is his torso. "2 vampony and an archer."

"I did say the problem would take care of itself, no? But think about this from my perspective; if this isn't handled very carefully, they'll boot me and come straight after you. Neither of us want that. Therefore, caution."

"Ninja are naturally proactive. They have until dawn."

Benson

2012-09-22, 09:19 AM

Vampony Showdown

"He's throwing his voice," Staccata states, with that little trick being part of her repertoire. She keeps a UV flash at the ready, trying to pin down the source of the voices.

With such a large room and stone everywhere, it all just echoed being deceptive.

Sandy huffed, blowing a lock of mane from his eyes. This guy was no end of annyoing. "Least we can hope he's not as ugly as you, or is th' dark just 'cause you got stage fright?" he called out. Long shot, but if he took the bait, then maybe that'd give them a better bead on the guy.

He tried another spell: kicking up a bunch of dirt and sand outside of their visable radius to try and irritate the vampony's eyes, make him cough, something.

~Oh ho ho...he dares to insult the master, so say the words of this halfling caster~~cute~

Daniel

"-Two-to-five cubic hooves, acoustics nearly vedannan, add in the dusting bounces..." Why yes, the bard whose entire job pretty much relies on detection and a really good ear is attempting to calculate where the voice is coming from and its approximate distance using age of the area, tone, deepness of voice, and how the sound bounces.

Or he could just run in and sing at them. Hah! Imagine.

Its as if the voice is taking advantage of the stone walls and barrel vault ceilings to playfully tease the adventurers.

"Might be magic as well," Silverpine commented, his green eyes darting about. "In which case, anti-magic spells would be useful."

Sandy, still focusing on his dusting and light spells, shook his head vigorously. "Well don't nopony look at me, I failed Advanced Spellcraft five times. An' anti-magic ain't until Super Advanced Spellcraft!"

Clearly, the military needed to fire whoever was in charge of naming their training programs.

"Nor I, my magic falls into a different category unrelated--Aaccck..hold on!--

And then suddenly the group of eight would find themselves surrounded by glossy eyed, fang bearing ponies of all sorts of shapes and sizes. Young bucks, old mares and a menagerie in between, at least around twelve of them. None of them seem to be talking and seem to just be staring at the gang.

"~Oh ho ho....seems the first been released, perhaps they'll get chance at their very first feast~~

Grif

2012-09-22, 10:14 AM

With such a large room and stone everywhere, it all just echoed being deceptive.

~Oh ho ho...he dares to insult the master, so say the words of this halfling caster~~cute~

Its as if the voice is taking advantage of the stone walls and barrel vault ceilings to playfully tease the adventurers.

"Nor I, my magic falls into a different category unrelated--Aaccck..hold on!--

And then suddenly the group of eight would find themselves surrounded by glossy eyed, fang bearing ponies of all sorts of shapes and sizes. Young bucks, old mares and a menagerie in between, at least around twelve of them. None of them seem to be talking and seem to just be staring at the gang.

"~Oh ho ho....seems the first been released, perhaps they'll get chance at their very first feast~~

"Well. I'd say our plan just went down the drain. Again," Silverpine said dryly, as he cocked his shotgun. He had exactly five shells loaded in this automatic shotgun he was holding, plus two more in the spare hunting shotgun he had strapped behind his back. They didn't seem quite enough for this group of mooks though.

Kelvin360

2012-09-22, 11:00 AM

"Ninja are naturally proactive. They have until dawn."

"If you're going to try and actively sabotage the means by which you can get what you want, you are frankly not allowed to make demands." His voice is firm, without uncertainty. "I can get her to you, but without you here I have no estimated time frame, no assurances as to her physical state past 'one piece', and very little room to maneuver. This is situational activism - you get what you put into it."

With such a large room and stone everywhere, it all just echoed being deceptive.

~Oh ho ho...he dares to insult the master, so say the words of this halfling caster~~cute~

Its as if the voice is taking advantage of the stone walls and barrel vault ceilings to playfully tease the adventurers.

"Nor I, my magic falls into a different category unrelated--Aaccck..hold on!--

And then suddenly the group of eight would find themselves surrounded by glossy eyed, fang bearing ponies of all sorts of shapes and sizes. Young bucks, old mares and a menagerie in between, at least around twelve of them. None of them seem to be talking and seem to just be staring at the gang.

"~Oh ho ho....seems the first been released, perhaps they'll get chance at their very first feast~~

"Ohhh-ho-ho-ho. Big mistake, monkey-spiker." The three arrows come up to target the nearest ones to him, spreading the angles with a trained flick so that each is pointed at a heart. "Say the word, captain. These idiots are dust."

MCerberus

2012-09-22, 11:10 AM

Vampony Showdown

Not looking particularly concerned for the big brawl that always seems to show up at big staredowns, Staccata just keeps ready with her little grenade. At very little provocation, she'd activate it and kick it back behind them, hopefully blinding vamponies and not the protagonist group.

Benson

2012-09-22, 04:09 PM

Fangs, stakes, and other things

These vamponies surrounding them swayed a bit during the dramatic stare down, heads tilted sidewise, looking soulless in the eyes. They were also on the spread out side of things as not even they were derp to keep with sticking close to one another and be one big grouped target. Some were hovering above with only the gentle flaps of their wings. Some on top of fallen rubble, etc etc.
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Somewhere else deep in the crypts

"Oh goody, things have started, the fresh....recruits in place, Clover's officers coming in soon."

"Sir....we've gotten a survey of the enemy and their weapons, your first batch of recruits are likely to enter a blood bath..."

"Eh, that's alright, that is their purpose, be the fodder to reduce the enemy's resources, maybe wound some of them, maybe kill one. We have more reserves, and when this is over, we have plenty more in town to fill in their spots."

"Very well sir.."

The vampony sat at his throne and closed his eyes, focusing on his vamponies. ...attack...
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A little ways past into the entrance of the crypt with our gang

And suddenly the twelves ponies of various ages, shapes and types, began their zerg rush from all sides.

[keep track of your ammo and how much you have for those ammo users]

Gearstride immediately plucked a flash grenade, pulling the pin at the same time and set one their way, dazzling two earth ponies in front of her who lumbered toward her anyways, smacking her with a fierce tackle."Do it!....pluh.." An order to Daniel.

Two earth vampies lunged for Sandy, one unicorn on Rainbow, two unicorns on Staccata (one with a magical shimmer around their horn), one pegasus on Silverpine from above, one pegasus in front of Daniel who folded his wings in front of him like a shield before lunging forward. While two unicorns and a pegasus piled on Miss M as fierce hoof to hoof to horn to horn combat came about with vampony viciousness in each strike.

Zephyr was derped for a moment he wound up scot free in the initial rush there but recovered from that as he flash flew and punched one in the cheek that was coming for Sandy. One who took a moment to spy the details, that despite the quick movements there was an off sort of...puppet-y movement among them. AH WELL.
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Staccata's prepped UV bomb manages to severely fry the two before her, yet they did not scream in pain or say anything, and while they were dying they still went after her albeit with slower shambling movements. Like zombies!

Daniel's arrows get blocked off from the heart by the pegasus's wings though they pierce through them anyway, and the one on fire begins its fiery spread along the wings wracking the vampony pegasus with a quickly spreading fire. It stiffens and opens its mouth but no noise comes out. In its fiery goodness it lunges towards Daniel with its hoof out, fangs bared.

[Gearstride-8 flash bombs, 6 explosive bombs, 1 sticky bomb]