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Post by Bio Plus on Apr 22, 2016 9:56:17 GMT -5
ooc: You didn't comment on Chryssie. Scootaloo got back and landed in front of the door. "Area's clear." "I'm not picking up anything near us either." Jinmay said. "But there is another one of those robots that you had at the castle on the other side of town."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Apr 27, 2016 10:05:22 GMT -5
"And the door's open, so let's get down to business." (OOC: I just unintentionally got that song stuck in my head) Sweetie said, entering the dimly lit house. She used her magic to make sure all the windows were securely closed and curtains pulled.
"Mmm... I don't know. Still sounds like a vicious cycle to me." Applebloom said, really thinking on it now.
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Post by Bio Plus on Apr 27, 2016 18:59:54 GMT -5
Scootaloo and Jinmay entered after Sweetie. "Let's unpack and set out for Canterlot." Scootaloo said. "We don't want to give the Skeleton a chance to realize we're here."
"Then I'm curious to know what kind of life you would lead?" Chrysalis asked Apple Bloom. "If you were born with our ability, only able to grow more powerful by feeding off love, only able to use you shapeshifting ability to deceive? How would you choose to live?"
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Apr 28, 2016 11:03:38 GMT -5
Sweetie nodded and did just that, keeping their stuff rather centrally located and walking back to the door.
"I'd rather live a life full of love with no power then a life of power with no love, simple as that. I think we have different definitions for power though." AB said, humoring the Queens question.
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Post by Bio Plus on Apr 28, 2016 12:15:15 GMT -5
Scootaloo put her things down and went back to the door as well. Jinmay was already waiting there since she didn't bring anything along. "The Canterlot." Scootaloo said. "Should we carry you?" She asked Sweetie. "It'll be faster if we fly."
"And perhaps we do not have the same definition of love. Then we can not hope to understand or judge each other." Chrysalis said. "But I don't believe that is the case though. But let us continue. You were born with a special ability that you can use from a young age, one that you'll be more familiar with than marriage when you finally have to decide. Yet you say you'd choose love, not over power, but over a part that is yourself. I don't doubt you'd make such a decision though. But how would you explain why you were born with such an ability in the first place? Would you say that you were born with a curse? Or that you were never meant to love in the first place?"
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 1, 2016 13:20:05 GMT -5
Sweetie nodded, "If that's faster then that's what we must do. Who will carry me?" She asked in a joking, almost bourgeoisie, tone one might expect if her sister as she lifted her his in the air delicately.
Applebloom was silent as she gave the question more thought this time. It was a bit of a long wait before she answered again, "Coming from me, I'd say it's a curse, even if only because I was raised with the mindset that love and family is what true power comes from. On the other hoof, I can see where you guys have lost that choice. Between the power which seems to force you into a life without love and the traditions that further cuts off making that choice, it's hard to say you've even got a choice to begin with."
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Post by Bio Plus on May 1, 2016 18:27:09 GMT -5
"You can ride on my back." Jinmay offered. "It should be no problem for me to carry you and I'll feel useful."
"Then I'm glad there is at least one of you that understands the changelings better in the future." Chrysalis said. "If you ever have to deal with the new changeling queen you may be able to help them more than I could or at least know that whatever fate you decide for them was justified."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 1, 2016 18:36:27 GMT -5
"Works with me." Sweetie said walking over, "So long as I don't fall off."
"That's in the future. It's the here and now we've got to focus on." She said, kind of losing interest in the conversation, "Have we made much progress?" She asked, looking around.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 1, 2016 19:24:36 GMT -5
"Just hold on tight." Jinmay said, holding out her arms so Sweetie could grab around them.
Chrysalis nodded. "We're doing alright." Ripple said. "Still two days away though. That's a very grim way of putting it." She told Chrysalis. "Sounds like you already expect that we'll deal with this future queen." "I do not think you will." Chrysalis answered. "Maybe I'm just hoping you will. Wishful thinking I suppose." "You want them to attack us?" "In a sense yes, but not win against you." Chrysalis admitted. "At least I do now, but don't misunderstand me. It's for selfish reasons and not because of any feelings towards you. I am still the Changeling Queen after all, I still care for them." "Really? So tell us, why do you think the changelings has this 'curse'?" Ripple asked. "You don't seem to agree with your traditions as you once did." "What I believe doesn't matter." Chrysalis told them. "It's merely thoughts and wishes. Fantasies, nothing more."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 1, 2016 19:33:26 GMT -5
Sweetie climbed up and held on tight, "Alright guys..." She said seriously, "Let's do this."
Applebloom just listened, figuring she'd said all she had on the matter.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 1, 2016 21:19:26 GMT -5
ooc: Fine! I'll let Ripple ask. The Pegasus and robot flew off together and it wasn't long before they landed not far from the barrier entrance. "Alright." Scootaloo whispered. "Time for some action." "Apple Bloom answered your question." Ripple said. "you can at least tell us your own feelings in exchange." Chrysalis frowned, really not wanting to tell them, but gave in with a groan at the end. "What if our ability was meant as a way to protect ourselves rather than a way to improve ourselves?"
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 2, 2016 17:12:23 GMT -5
Sweetie got down and looked around, "I'll get some cover near hear. I'll be using my magic to listen to you guys and whistle for help. Don't yell or you'll blow my ears out." Sweetie warned, mostly for the robot since Scoots would have known.
Applebloom nodded and gave an audible, "Mmhmm... What?" Applebloom said, not able to hide her own confusion. "I don't get it."
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Post by Bio Plus on May 2, 2016 18:13:58 GMT -5
"Alright." Jinmay whispered as quietly as she could. "We're trying to see who else is being kept next to the barrier." Scootaloo explained to Jinmay. "We already know Pinkie and Fluttershy is there, just look for other ponies and try to remember how they look." Jinmay nodded. "Ready Sweetie?" Scoots asked.
Chrysalis groaned. "I told you, this is merely nonsense. I've been thinking why we exist, why do we need to live the way we do, ever since the last time I was in Equestria, and I'm just trying to find a reason. What if we were meant to live like you and someone like us took over our kingdom? If that should happen and we were enslaved we could use our abilities to destroy the invaders from the inside. If that was true our powers wouldn't be bad, would it?"
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 11:48:20 GMT -5
Sweeties horn glowed, which in turn made her ears glow. They became pointed and took on an appearance more like bat ears, "I'm ready." She stopped for a moment, "Nothing out of the ordinary outside. You guys get going and find out what you can. I'll hear what you guys are saying and take notes from here."
"Makes sense to me. Reminds me of Princess Luna's private guard actually. The vampire bat ponies most people forget exist or think are just myths." Applebloom chimed in, mostly just to reply.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 3, 2016 16:37:48 GMT -5
Scootaloo and Jinmay flew off in separate direction. It wasn't long before Scootaloo spoke up. "There's Fluttershy. Going further to see if I can find anypony else." A little while longer and Jinmay spoke up. "I see someone. She has a blue coat with rainbow hair."
"Yes." Chrysalis said. "But then we have a power that's only useful after we've been invaded and relies on the invaders having loved ones. What use is a power like that really?" The queen fell silent and even Ripple didn't have anything to say to lighten the mood.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 18:55:33 GMT -5
Sweetie had drawn a circle on a piece of paper with herself at the bottom. She drew an F for Fluttershy beside her and an RD for Rainbow Dash to her respective left and right. She waited to hear who else would be on the edge of the shield.
"Keep thinking on it. It's the only way to not repeat the past unnecessarily." Applebloom said, thinking on it herself and glad to have something to occupy her mind on this trip.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 3, 2016 19:13:27 GMT -5
"It's Applejack." Scootaloo said. "Applejack is here too." "I can see another." Jinmay said. "It's still far, but I can see purple hair." Just then the robot with the screen and Skeleton King's face landed not far from Sweetie Belle.
"Thank you. I will take that advice to heart." Chrysalis said, for once sounding really sincere. Although there was nothing else to say as they continued.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 19:18:55 GMT -5
Sweetie wrote a AJ on Scoots side and a R/T on Jinmay's side with a question mark as she waited for more word from her. Her attention was now on the robot nearby and she did her best to stay hidden, though she pulled out daggers for good measure.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 3, 2016 20:07:08 GMT -5
"I see you have come back for another round." The Skeleton King spoke up. "It's no use hiding, my security already detected you and I know you're here. The robot girl is here with you I'm pleased to see. I knew she would only be moderately useful, but I have a special surprise for her."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 20:19:16 GMT -5
Sweetie walked out from her place, saddle bag on but most of her things still in hiding, "And what's that?" She asked boldly as she looked intently at the robot. Her ears were still perked up and it hurt to listen to the robot so near but she weathered through it.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 3, 2016 20:42:41 GMT -5
"I think she would appreciate it more if she saw it for herself." The Skeleton replied. "I did not expect you to give up so easily, a trait of all you heroes. Even when you can't win you still must try to defy me."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 20:53:09 GMT -5
"Wouldn't make for an interesting story if we didn't defy you." Sweetie said and winced a bit. She wished the last point would be called it so she could call her friends back.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 3, 2016 21:29:06 GMT -5
ooc: Wanted her to call them back before giving the last point. "And how many friends will you loose before getting to the end of your interesting story?" Skeleton asked. "It's all purple." Jinmay said. "I've flown all around." Scootaloo said. "I see Jinmay, but nopony else."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 3, 2016 21:38:17 GMT -5
OOC: Sorry, sweetie is kind of my protege do her priorities and static mind comes first. BIC: Sweeties ears changed back to regular ones and she looked on in silence, not wanting to answer him. Her hotel glowed glowed as she pulled two daggers from her bag and hit them together, the resulting sound a shockwave sent fourth and blasting into the distance, reaching as far as Ponyville.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 4, 2016 4:30:36 GMT -5
The robot didn't react or move despite the shockwave. "You have a powerful ability, but what was that suppose to accomplish?" "That was Sweetie!" Scootaloo told Jinmay. "We have to get back!" She said and the two flew off as fast as they could.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 5, 2016 18:09:15 GMT -5
"Testing your durability. I don't think I'll get away without a fight this time." Sweetie said and pulled out two more daggers, the four floating above her and glowing with strong magic.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 5, 2016 18:55:56 GMT -5
"Still impatient and reckless I see." The Skeleton King said. "I told you before, my purpose is to stall you, not destroy you. That will come in due time. Every second we talk however brings you closer to your end."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 5, 2016 19:08:29 GMT -5
"I could say the same for you and you'd take it about as seriously as I take your threats." Sweetie said, still calm and ready for anything.
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Post by Bio Plus on May 5, 2016 19:26:00 GMT -5
"You do not seem to take me serious at all." Skeleton continued. "I however do not underestimate you and your friends' abilities." Scootaloo and Jimnay landed next to Sweetie in a cloud of dust. "Are you alright?" Scootaloo asked. "That's TV Monster!" Jinmay told them. "Watch out, it's a lot more powerful than it looks."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on May 5, 2016 19:28:08 GMT -5
"T.V. monster?" Sweetie said, mostly to herself. She was just glad to have her friends there, "I'm fine. He's not done anything more then talk."
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