My Little Pony XIV: Boots on Hooves / Bikinis on Top

[darthbobcat]

You think the CMC will spend a whole season trying to do one thing? A thing only Sweetie Belle can do? Methinks the Allfeather doth overestimate their patience.

I imagine it being like Hebrew school for unicorns; she has to do it for a couple of hours after school every day. There'd still be time for their shotgun approach to crusading.

Shotgun... hey guys, that gives me an idea!

[tonberrian]

I imagine it being like Hebrew school for unicorns; she has to do it for a couple of hours after school every day. There'd still be time for their shotgun approach to crusading.

Shotgun... hey guys, that gives me an idea!

Well, if they can hatch the dragon. If I were to go with Sweetie Belle, I'd definitely have Rarity fail to do it.

[darthbobcat]

Well, if they can hatch the dragon. If I were to go with Sweetie Belle, I'd definitely have Rarity fail to do it.

Sweetie, don't get your hopes up. I didn't do it, Momsy and Popsikins didn't do it, our estranged brother Bernard didn't do it. We just aren't a family of...

Awwwwwwww! He's so CUUUUUUUUUTE.

I'm... very... happy... for... you... Sweetie... Belle... not... the... least... bit... jealous.

Spike: Okay, you'll be living under the same roof as Rarity, but you better not get any ideas!

Dragon Baby: (happy gurgle)

[tonberrian]

Sweetie, don't get your hopes up. I didn't do it, Momsy and Popsikins didn't do it, our estranged brother Bernard didn't do it. We just aren't a family of...

Awwwwwwww! He's so CUUUUUUUUUTE.

I'm... very... happy... for... you... Sweetie... Belle... not... the... least... bit... jealous.

*Flashback*

Don't worry about it, sweetie. Momsy and Popsikins couldn't do it either. Oh, and neither could Bernard.

You'll get your cutie mark soon, hon. And it'll be better than a rock like his!

[ScionoftheVoid]

In Her Majesty's Secret Submarines:

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"Cap'n! A chopper's landed on the wizard's dream-ship! And the Socks collided with it only to be engulfed in chains! And part of it exploded and another ship came out! And Parasprites are eating all our volleys!"

"Any more bad news?"

"Well, I got a letter from my mare back home-"

"Not important! XO, what armaments do we have left that Parasprites won't eat?"

"We've got 6 Mk. III Shimmerdrones and Code F, but that's still in testing. We might be able to get one shot off, but definitely not two."

"Hayseed! Weren't we supposed to get some of the new Mk. IV's?"

"Aye. Right after we left."

"Okay. XO, get us three jetpacks and friendship pieces, then scramble a Shimmerdrone to draw the attention of that Bondage Array. We've got to get aboard that vessel and rescue the Princess before anyone else kidnaps her!"

"Aye!"

The Shimmerdrone is the latest advance in anti-bondage weaponry. Developed in an effort to duplicate the biorhythm of one Shimmer Snowflake, a pony who seems to twist chance into putting her into bondage, the Shimmerdrome broadcasts the same signal in an attempt to draw bondage-based weaponry towards it instead of personnel. The Mk. I never got out of testing, always ending up tied in wires and gagged despite all efforts to the contrary. The Mk. II, on the other hand, actually had a reversed effect, creating a zone in which bondage was incredibly difficult to occur. This technology is currently being studied to provide ship-based bondage shielding, but that's still in the future. The Mk. III's are serviceable units that work more or less as intended, but they are rather fragile in deployment and storage as critical components seem to end up knotted. The newly developed Mk. IV is more sturdy and has a variable bondage attraction, promising easier storage and longer service life.

Using the Shimmerdrone as cover for any automated bondage systems, tonberrianne and her XO make her way onto SiuiS's ship and encounter Midnight and everyone trying to get her to go with them.

"Where is the Princess?!?"

Meanwhile, back on the Harbinger:

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"It's falling apart! The captain's too weak to keep it together. And this thing barely has a helm, it's designed to be controlled through frequent trips to the Void! Aaagh!" Shadow drags the Princess away from the edge of the ship as the deck rapidly unravels, "I'm going to have to try to pilot this hunk of junk! Well, hold on!"

Shadow rounds up the hodgepodge crew, or those of them that hadn't fallen overboard, and scurries up toward the helm. Or what was left of it. It was never much more than a spiked ornament to begin with and now it was coming all to pieces.
"This had better work, or we're all doomed. HO! Mirror side of every shadow," the ship's sails break off and disintegrate as Shadow's voice goes round an octave cul-de-sac, "wrath of all that shall not be," the deck crumples and trembles beneath the hooves and assorted appendages of the crew, "preserve us now and till the morrow," the ship creaks and sparks as the bulk of it gives way, "PAVE A PATH FOR MINE AND ME!" The dreamworld darkens and warps, bulging and stretching before the remains of the Harbinger's prow, opening out to a portal as wide and tall as a set of double doors. By this point the craft is little more than a raft, hurtling through the dreamworld air past cupcakes, void residue, the odd parasprite, at least one bearberry (though, this being the dreamscape, it could have been the same one more than once) and a screen door. The edges of the - already damaged - deck are sheared off as the crew pass through to the Void. Of course, the portal being inexpertly crafted, this was not the habitable, empty Void-space the captain used. No, this was where Things lay hidden, in the dark and the cold and the silence. There was nought there, but it would be wrong to say nothing, for Things are all there was - but for a wrecked ship reduced to little more than a ragged dinghy, with its pot-luck crew and the guest of honour.

"Well, bollocks."



Of course, that merely describes what was happening inside the Void. Outside, events were becoming ever more hectic. Much more so for the poorly-made hole in reality, oozing Void essence into the dreamscape, widening by the second with no signs of slowing down. A nightmare vortice would stop it, if they hadn't been the priority targets for the Socks. As it is, there's a whole load of nasty stuff pouring into the Dream Sea and floating around loose. And that's before the Things start to poke at the hole in the roof and find that it gives. Gives enough that one could fit through, even. In essence, Shadow has the right of it.

[darthbobcat]

*Flashback*

Don't worry about it, sweetie. Momsy and Popsikins couldn't do it either. Oh, and neither could Bernard.

You'll get your cutie mark soon, hon. And it'll be better than a rock like his!

... and now I've added yet another random OC to the series.

WHO IS BERNARD?

WHY IS HE ESTRANGED?

[Kairaven]

It was always my personal fandom that the dragon hatching test was one that was designed to fail. A symbolic ceremony that precede the actual test, to strike humility on young aspirants. The fact that Twilight actually succeeded was a once in a thousand year event.

[Gamerlord]

It was always my personal fandom that the dragon hatching test was one that was designed to fail. A symbolic ceremony that precede the actual test, to strike humility on young aspirants. The fact that Twilight actually succeeded was a once in a thousand year event.

So, she beat the Koybiashu Maru? Or however it is spelled....
WITHOUT CHEATING!

[mikeejimbo]

It was always my personal fandom that the dragon hatching test was one that was designed to fail. A symbolic ceremony that precede the actual test, to strike humility on young aspirants. The fact that Twilight actually succeeded was a once in a thousand year event.

Kobayashi Mare-u?

*ducks*

Edit: Accursed Ninjas!

[darthbobcat]

So, she beat the Koybiashu Maru? Or however it is spelled....
WITHOUT CHEATING!

I believe it's Kobiyashi Maru.

I dunno, I kinda like the idea of "domesticated" dragon-born being the equivalent of Owls in Harry Potter.

I mean, from the context, they looked legitimately annoyed and disappointed that Twilight couldn't do it prior to the Rainboom.

[Story Time]

Beaten once by James P. Kirk. The P stands for Pony!

[darthbobcat]

Beaten once by James P. Kirk. The P stands for Pony!

It occurs to me that James Pony Kirk's habit of sleeping with Green Mares isn't that noteworthy in MLP.

[Kris Strife]

Beaten once by James P. Kirk. The P stands for Pony!

By carrying gemstones wrapped in bacon?

[Kairaven]

I believe it's Kobiyashi Maru.

I dunno, I kinda like the idea of "domesticated" dragon-born being the equivalent of Owls in Harry Potter.

I mean, from the context, they looked legitimately annoyed and disappointed that Twilight couldn't do it prior to the Rainboom.

Or they did the ceremony so many times and is just bored keeping up appearances and waiting on her to give up. Of course the Rainboom hits just as she did.

[darthbobcat]

Or they did the ceremony so many times and is just bored keeping up appearances and waiting on her to give up. Of course the Rainboom hits just as she did.

BUT WHAT OF BERNARD? WHAT OF BERNAAAAAAAAARD?

Of course, my theory implies a whole race of neglectful dragonborn parents.

[Kris Strife]

BUT WHAT OF BERNARD? WHAT OF BERNAAAAAAAAARD?

He's estranged because he wanted to be a miner.

[tonberrian]

By carrying gemstones wrapped in bacon?

I've never met a problem that couldn't be solved with judicious use of bacon.

[Story Time]

By carrying gemstones wrapped in bacon?

Bacon-laced gemstones are the alchemical reagent catalysts used in Photon Torpedoes.

[tonberrian]

BUT WHAT OF BERNARD? WHAT OF BERNAAAAAAAAARD?

When you're born into a rich family with a sense of decorum and your calling is to be a smelly miner...

[darthbobcat]

I've never met a problem that couldn't be solved with judicious use of bacon.

What about high cholesterol?

[SiuiS]

Quick line sketch just to see if I can get the pose of a pony curtseying correctly.

Didn't see this last night. Fascinating. I will compare he two, dissect the lines, see what I can learn.

What tool do you use? How do you use it? Provided this is from inkscape that is.

Also, if this turned into a joke fic, ha, I would love to read the results. It's bound to be both insane and hilarious.

I'm considering it. That, or a comic. We'd have to wrap it up in short order though. That, or move it to FFRP where it would never finish...

Dragonshy was just as funny on the second viewing. Fluttershy is just hilarious.

I'll have to give it another look. Initially, I disliked it. But I'm less inclined to rag on Fluttershy nowadays, so I will probably lean more towards 'that's so cool' than 'thats so out of character'.

@Airships are Magic: I don't think I have the time to get stuck in. That said, I am so tempted to have Talespinner swoop in on a crazy flying contraption and abduct Shimmer while hamming like crazy.

Do it. It is your destiny. And I have no idea where everypony is now, but it's a believable way of getting Shimmer out of the narrative, so Phoe doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Birds and stones, and math and all that.

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COURT-'SHIP OF LUNA

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The Court-Ship of Luna

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Hur! *Well that didn't go as planned. *One thing I may be overlooking, but aren't you stuck here too? (no really, are you, I'm not 100% sure on what exactly happened here) *Either way, if we are going down, we are going down....PARTYING!!!

With this, Kurgan opens fire on Siuis, covering him in the slurry of Poison Joke.

Ponies! *To me! *It seems we need to change the invites, as the party is now happening here and lasting until the ships go down! *Get the special occasions cake from the Party Barge and make sure that any other arrivals get an invite. *I have a feeling we'll be getting some more soon...

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*Midnight blinks
Midnight: The ship is sinking!?

AiM:

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Look, we have more company!
Well, don't just sit there, fire the peppermint shells!
Lyra, you still need to pull the trigger. You installed that safety feature yourself. Now, where can I facepalm so that you get the full extent of my emotions?
Fine, fine, don't get your barrels in a twist.
*shoots the nearest goon off the deck, cantering towards Kommodore Kurgan.*

The Court-ship of luna: Airships are Magic.

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I'm not quite sure if sinking is the correct term... But i heard going down. I have an idea though! *The ship shudders as the barge impacts, Lyra and Olympia heading to deal with the boarding party* And that was NOT part of it! Looks like I'm on my own here. Now lets see.... *He searches the room for ammunition, which he found along a large sack* Thanq--olizers? What in the hay? Dont matter, im firing them! *He loads the cannons with the ammo and Thanqolizers and another with ammo laced with his magic. He aims for the crossfire of the other ships where the colliding objects seem to create random items.* FIRE! *He fires all the cannons and watches for the impact, he sparks his magic as the rounds from the ships collide, Creating a massive explosion. sending out a large shockwave.* Fillies and Gentlecolts. May i present to you, The Destroyer "The Manticore's Sting" *Where the explosion was, there is now a naval destroyer, bristling with cannons and fully crewed.* I just love places were imagination is your most powerful weapon. LYRA! Olympia! Find the captain, were going flying! Purple one... please untie the unconscious white one.

Operation: Airship is MagicKINKY

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There seem to be a lot of ropes
*looks over at Shimmer*
The fair monocle'd princess says you've gained much of Trixie's skills with them. *Now I have suitable transportation available for the three of us.

The kommodore, I fear, does not have the princess' safety at heart

AiM:

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Yeah, yeah. Let's go grab the captain. *yanks SiuiS and drags him on the floor*
Yeeech! What the hay is this?!
Poison Joke. Hah. Luckily I'm immune.
... You have to be joking.
Unfortunately, I am incapable of jokes. However, I am capable of telling blunt and uncomfortable truths.
Great, now I'm going to get pranked by a plant who thinks it has a wacky sense of humour. At least I have a few hours before the effects start.

Airship is Magic

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Midnight shivers, as Flock comes crashing down, as RebelHero orders her, as MCerberus tries to reason with her. She takes a deep breath, and plants herself between them, and the incapaciated Luna and the tied-up Shimmer. Her horn glows threateningly, and she glowers a piercing glare at them.*

I don't know what's going on here. I know enough to trust none of you! I'm finding my own way off this ship, and I'm taking Shimmer and my Mom with me! I don't know what any of you have done to Momma, but I won't let you take advantage of it!

*Midnight begins bucking her hoof against the deck, trying to make herself look as brave and intimidating as possible.

I am Midnight, daughter of the two greatest magicians in all of Equestria, and of Princess Luna! I am a Princess of the realm! Do you three really want to be trying me? You will give us a boat for us three alone, and you will let us leave!

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I could really have used the space, you know?"
Flock scrawls the name "Midnight" after the "x", and pulls away the fake document from her page of the Ship Note to reveal another name - Grey Mouser. In the ensuing confusion she leaps toward Luna, holding her close as both ripple and warp as they begin to dissappear into the safety of the Void. Well, comparative safety. Sort of. Maybe. Kinda. Look, she hadn't thought this through and the choice was freefalling in her own realm or facing the wrath of a powerful and pissed-off unicorn, daughter of a godess, a powerful illusionist and a magical prodigy - no less, she was taking the one she had a hope of surviving. Even if she did feel very weak from all the activity, being fired from cannons and constant use of void powers from the wrong plane. And this plane shift was taking longer than usual, and she was about to pass out from the strain even if it worked.

"This is not my day."

Operation: Airship is Magic

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*the admiral's been trying to zap the rope destroyed for a while now. Stupid laws of physics**

*Suddenly, the Socks closes in with the Nemo, and a grey earth pony swings over on a rope. *In a flash, the Captain of the Socks takes midnight in his hoofs* "We were always meant to be"

*meanwhile, the ropes finally break and a clapping Luna is spirited over to the Socks*

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You realise that by taking Luna, you're also taking Flock (there is no way in Equestria she's letting go) - which means you're now dissolving into the Void. While the Harbinger is still in the dreamworld. And also dissolving, though it's just coming to pieces without its captain there to keep it together.

Also, I thought it was Mouser who was in this contest? The whole point of that ship was to distract both the people who'd try hardest to stop Flock. If your character wasn't Mouser, do I get a retcon or just roll with it?

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Well I mentioned electricity powers during the first duel, so that means the admiral has to be my avatar. *And do you think it would be that easy to dissolve such a high-ranking follower of the Pink One?*

((Wizard's note: yes. But it wouldn't have any effect on how able to party said Partier was.))

Grey Mouser is this chap

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Curses, I don't know your avatar's name. Well, never mind, I'll roll with it.

Airship of Luna courting

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These ponies really dont understand urgency... *Ponyard is clearly panicked now as he watches the events unfold.* Princess! No! And who is this guy Romancing the pur--Midnight? and the bondage guy is gone, and WHERE DID THAT SHIP COME FROM?! *Ponyard begins pacing mumbling to himself, then he remembers his shiny new destroyer floating in the void.* Midnight! Want to get Luna back? Out there is a fully outfitted battleship bristling with guns and a full crew. That would be our best bet. This ship is doomed and staying here will doom you too! We HAVE to leave!

The Courtship of Luna Also wow, you guys just wait for me to go to bed to go all out here, don't you?

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The Kommodore watches as one of his red-saddles is blasted overboard. *He frowns. *Something isn't right. *And then it hits him. *Wilhelm scream you fool! *It is standard protocol for when henchmen fall from places!

He looks up to Lyra and gives a smile. *Under normal circumstances, I would say you have a few hours. *But see, I have a special talent- *Pulls back tabard to reveal a cutie mark involving a potion bottle*-I am skilled with the use of certain...items. *I would say you have about five minutes before you begin suffering at least five side effects (hur...well....two if you are a mane character). *And before you try anything funny, I have a few more tricks up my sleeve.

He looks away from Lyra to his remaining crew *Now, have you delivered the invites yet?

Wait...what just happened here? *That is the Guest of Honor! *Stop them from party-napping her!

One of the two remaining crewponies leaps after the disappearing/reappearing Princess Luna, Flock, and MCerebus, only to miss and fall to his assumed doom. *At least this minion had the wits to pull off one doozy of a Wilhelm Scream.

Fine, fine, they want to take our guest of honor away from us, but I still have one trick up my sleeve! The Kommodore turns to Midnight, pulling an extra invite from his tabard and presenting it to her. *You are invited to join in the celebrations! *We were originally sent to invite your mother +1 to the party, but seeing as some nasty ponies have kidnapped her for their own, presumably selfish, reasons, we won't be able to give her her invite. *You like parties, right girl? *Hows about a party that will last FOREVER! *As much cake as you like, at any hour of the day! *Cupcakes and muffins and pin the tail on the pony! *Bobbing for apples. *Bobbing for oranges. *Bobbing for most anything! (er...well except lemons, but the less said about those folks, the better) *

Come now young lady, we need your help to make sure your mother gets to the party. *I'll even make you a promise: if you help me get momma Luna to the party, I will make sure that I invite momma Trixie and momma Twilight as well! *That sound fair?

Airship is magic:

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*Midnight advances, glowering...and blinks in surprise, seeing the sheet of paper with her name on it.*
Hey, what on Equestria is that thin-"
*Midnight yelps, and shivers hard, letting out a gasp as the Captain takes her in his hooves...leaving the other one enough time to sneak past her and grab Luna!*

H-hey! Get back here! I...nhh...stop it...I like Shimmer! I'm not..I'm not going to ruin that!"*

*Midnight's horn glows, and she forces the Captain away from her, and charges Flock, but it's too late!*

MOMMA! Gh...grrhh...I'll get you back! I promise!


*Midnight pants hard, and looks over at the two offering separate offers, and the Captain she just pushed away from. She glares furiously at them. There's the warning of death in her eyes.*

Oh no. I don't trust anyone, each and every one of you have your own agendas! I just want to protect the people I love from you...you...pirates! How about I take the third option, kick all three of you in the flank, take over your ships, and then follow that last one who kindapped my Momma? Of course, you could all surrender to me, and we can spare each of you being tied up and left on a sinking ship!

The Courtship of Luna

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The Kommodore looks over Ponyard, MCerebus, and Midnight, keeping his watergun primed and readied if the former two try to pull something off.

Come now, all I want is to invite you and your mothers to a party. *Is that so unreasonable? *I would rather not fight with one of our Guests of Honor...the Pink One does not like fights breaking out at her parties.

Hmmm....how about a compromise: I'll help you get your mother back if you are willing to join in the eternal festivities afterwards. *Fair?

With this, I am off to play some dnd, so I probably won't be able to respond to the Airshipping for another 6-8 hours.

The Air Luna Court Magic Ship.

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Midnight... You are a very stubborn pony. Quit acting like the only one with firepower here. *Ponyard's horn glowed and the boards beneath the emissary of the Pink One to cave in, creating a large hole. Ponyard yanks Midnight and Shimmer to him and kicks the nearest cannon, causing it to swivel towards the hole.* Hate me later. For now, I'm getting you to that ship! You want to know my agenda? Adventure! And right now, a chase is very exciting! *He opens the hatch to the cannon. and motions* Either you load yourself in, and use your magic to get over there. OR I load you in. and you trust MY magic to get you there safely. Now i have to make sure that Lyra and the captain get off this ship alright. Your NOT going to be able to get her back on your own. No matter how powerful you are, your going to need help. And i wont turn down some action. *He turns from her and fires the cannon into the hole that he made earlier* Its up you you! *he runs off to find Lyra*

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Five... five minutes?!
Goodbye Lyra, it's been nice seeing you. Oh wait, it hasn't.
You treacherous shotgun, I'll... *ghk*
*falls on the ground wheezing*
Yes, I'm free! I'm free!
Oh no, you're not. *levitates Olympia along*
Lyra?! What the hay. HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?
It's only poison joke. It turned me pink for some reason. Now git moving.
*Walks up to Ponyard.**
Well, are we leaving or what?

((oh you crazy ponies))

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the aft of the Neo Nemo contacts the whirling black vortex, and begins shifting ever so slowly to the right as it's port side is pulled into the event horizon by the shooting tides of Nightmare. The chains strain and pull taut, dragging the party barge to it's mutually assured doom (ETA 45~125 seconds, Equestrian standard time).

From beneath Grif's now pinkened Limb, a squeak and a rattle eventually make themselves understood as whispers, pushed out through unmoving lips.

"worst... ...timing... ...ever"

Elsewhere in the fray, a conspicuous log, approximately half a meter long and 10 cantilevers thick, single branch with two leaves still attached, and wearing a smaller version of S's jingasa, stands dramatically aboard something.

The ninja log surveys it's surroundings. E'ery creaking board, e'ery pony movement picked up by it's sensitive ninja log senses. It's target; well, actually, it doesn't have one. Hm.

Aha! That spinning, brewing ship! Ninja log spins like a tornado, or a typhoon or hoer similar awesome weather formation, and suddenly stops. It's green cloak and pointed hat settling into place, NinjaWizard Log begins the complex incantation to teleport itself across the intervening distance.

But alas! A stray cupcake whizzes past, disrupting NinjaWizard Log's concentration. Short of it's only 5th level spell, it once again begins the whirlwind dance, the sirocco of power that is it's comically cartoony source of equipment.

Standing tall, salsa music clicking and coaching away in the background, Ninja Wizard Zorro Log grabs a chandelier withs its branch, and cape fluttering dramatically, swings towards the intended set of Ninja Wizard Zorro Log's next big scene!

I'm curious. So, free (possibly worthwhile) art commission to anypony who can guess what the hay is goin' on in my response

[Kairaven]

BUT WHAT OF BERNARD? WHAT OF BERNAAAAAAAAARD?

Of course, my theory implies a whole race of neglectful dragonborn parents.

It is unfortunate, but some applicants lose faith in themselves after the initial failure and perform poorly on the follow up tests.

[Kris Strife]

Is it a commercial for Log, from BLAMMO!?

Also, anyone want to actually stat up Makin' Bacon Prana?

[Story Time]

Maybe My Little Pony Prana.

[darthbobcat]

It is unfortunate, but some applicants lose faith in themselves after the initial failure and perform poorly on the follow up tests.

... actually, if Dragonborn follow the life patterns of real life reptiles, they might very well take an attitude of "once you're hatched, you're on your own, kid." Letting ponies handle the hatching part of it would just be labor saving.

[tonberrian]

What about high cholesterol?

MORE BACON. Bacon. Solves. Everything.

[Mando Knight]

You think the CMC will spend a whole season trying to do one thing? A thing only Sweetie Belle can do? Methinks the Allfeather doth overestimate their patience.

Especially since it's not something that Rainbow Dash can do, which means it gets -200 coolness points in Scootaloo's eyes.

[Kris Strife]

Maybe My Little Pony Prana.

Would it create a pony, make a normal horse into a little pony, turn the user into a pony or turn another object/being into a pony?

[tonberrian]

Would it create a pony, make a normal horse into a little pony, turn the user into a pony or turn another object/being into a pony?

Yes. Shoo be doo shoop shoop be doo...

[Story Time]

Would it create a pony, make a normal horse into a little pony, turn the user into a pony or turn another object/being into a pony?

Yes! Though, if I had to pick only one I would say the last one. You know, it would be the same thing as punching an enemy into a duck, except with this it would transform them into a pony.