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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 15, 2013 3:27:23 GMT -5
"Coconut!" Blaze yelled running over to him. "Coconut! Buddy! Are you alright?" Rainbow landed next to him. "What happened?" "He just collapsed!" Blaze looked him over. "He's in pain. Doesn't look like anything physical. We have to get him somewhere to rest and something to help with the pain." Blaze quickly got Coconut on his back. "Rainbow, you and Fluttershy have to lead me." "Will do!" Rainbow said.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 16, 2013 21:21:25 GMT -5
Although not hurting anymore, coconut remained still for fear of the headache coming back. Fluttershy looked forward, "There was an open meadow up ahead a ways. Take him there. I'll go find some medicinal herbs." She told Rainbow then ran off into the forest looking around not with fear but determination.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 17, 2013 7:08:39 GMT -5
"Alright Blaze! Follow me!" Rainbow said and shot into the air. Blaze rushed after Rainbow, keeping an eye on her as well as where he was stepping to make sure he didn't stumble. When they came to the meadow Blaze quickly found a good place for Coconut to lie down and put him there. Rainbow landed next to him. "Are there any clouds nearby?" He asked her. "It'll help if we could place some cold cloud on his head. "I'll go look." She said and was off again.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 19, 2013 1:13:23 GMT -5
Fluttershy had found some Butterbur in a slightly soggy section of dirt and near it was a beehive which she borrowed some honey from, though the bees didn't exactly like her presence. She managed to run all the way back and lose the few bees that followed her and popped into the meadow. she used her two front hooves as a pestle and ground the plant as best she could then mixed it with the honey to take away the strong bitterness the plant was known for. She stood beside Blaze and picked Coconuts head up slightly leaning it towards her hoof which has some of the makeshift medication on the edge, "Here, this is an herb and will take off the headache. Eat up." She offered with sincerity as she held her hoof close to Coconut. Though his headache was gone he didn't want to ignore Fluttershy's hospitality and ate some of the honey/herb mixer. "That's it. It should start working quickly." She turned to Blaze, "Do you know what could have caused such a headache? Did he hit his head on anything or smell a strange plant?" She asked, curious what would cause so powerful a headache as to cripple the full grown stallion.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 19, 2013 18:00:19 GMT -5
"No he didn't do any of that. He did trip once. It could be overexertion, but I doubt it. Or maybe he has a medical condition." Blaze said going through the possibilities. Rainbow came back with a cloud and broke off a piece. "I'm back!" "Place it around his head." Blaze instructed her and she did so. Blaze leaned in closer to Coconut. "Are you feeling better? What happened out there?"
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 20, 2013 9:00:01 GMT -5
Coconut blinked a few times, twitched every muscle in sequence, flexed all his muscles at once and released to help him calm down then took a long deep breath in before expelling out through his nose. His little ritual worked like a charm as he much much calmer now and he worked to remember back on what caused it himself when he remembered, "Well," he cleared his throat, "The only thing I remember was we stopped to take a break... You might not believe me but I saw a gnome out of the corner of my eye and then my head screamed with pain like a small sentient ball of needles was trying to claw it's was out of my skull. To be honest, I'm not sure what just happened." He explained but in his head he remembered their group headache earlier the day before and knew there must be a connection. He tried to shuffle to his hooves but they were now a little two relaxed and he just wanted to take a nap. Nap time would have to wait though since they were in the middle of a forest. Instead he simply lay for a few seconds more taking a few quicker breaths to build his heart rate up. Fluttershy breathed a sigh of relief, "Well, at least you're safe now. I don't know anything about a gnome though. Did anyone else see a gnome?" "Garden Gnome." Coconut corrected, "A porcelain garden gnome." Trying to remember if he had scene the gnome before felt like it was going to bring another headache so he dropped the subject entirely, "Doesn't matter. I'm OK now. I just need a moment to regain my composure is all." Just then a massive downdraft following the mountain blew over them in the direction they came. It blew Fluttershy over whom in turn rolled into Rainbow. Coconut was low enough to the ground to not be effected. As if that wasn't enough the sky got completely dark in an instant and stayed that was for a few minutes leaving the ponies in a perpetual midnight.
OOC: Everything builds to everything. Going to make my new thread now as well. This darkness will be here for your next post and disappear on my next post.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 20, 2013 14:40:43 GMT -5
Blaze lowered himself to the ground and put a hoof against Coconut. "Rainbow! Fluttershy! Where are you!? Don't let go of each other! Keep together!" "I hear you!" Rainbow shouted. "I've got Fluttershy! Don't worry!" Rainbow held onto Fluttershy after being knocked down by her.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 21, 2013 11:50:45 GMT -5
OOC: The wind was a single strong wind not a continuous force. Meh, doesn't matter. BIC: After a few seconds the darkness faded away and the light was so sharp a contrast to the darkness that it left the ponies a little blinded. Unbeknownst to them Broly, who had seen them before getting to Manehattan Descided to play a little joke on his friends. While they were disoriented he switched Fluttershy with Blaze such that the couples were now hugging each other tightly. Fluttershy was squeezing tight for fear of getting blown away and Coconut was the first to notice, *clears throat* "Umm, Fluttershy... The light's back." he said and Fluttershy opened her eyes. After a moment she realized their position and jumped backwards blushing hard. "Umm, sorry... I didn't see you there." Fluttershy said looking over at Rainbow and Blaze holding each other. "Not a problem, I was sure I saw you heading towards Rainbow before the lights went out." He also noticed Rainbow and Blaze and could barely hold back the chuckle.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 21, 2013 15:54:15 GMT -5
Blaze could be seen blushing even through his red coat and he quickly put his arms at his side. "Sorry!" He said trying to back away, but Rainbow kept a hold of him. "Uh, Rainbow?" He asked turning even redder. Rainbow laughed out. "You should see your face!" She said letting go. "It's priceless!" Despite laughing she still awkwardly glanced away. "What's going on here anyway!? First the thing with Coconut and now all this!" She asked.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 21, 2013 18:34:01 GMT -5
"I'm done guessing. Let's just finish this trip and get back to camp so we can relax. Last thing we need is the stress causing any more injury." Coconut said shaking himself off and looking up, "I can't tell where we are anymore. Would one of you mind getting us back on course to the right towards the beach?" "I can." Fluttershy offered and made the first few flaps towards the sky. She looked off towards the distance and quickly flew back. "We should get back to camp. There's a massive storm on it's way at least 2000 pegasi in strength judging by the size. We need to get to a strong shelter." Fluttershy said with total seriousness.
OOC: I figure the pegasi can measure the stength of storms. Wanted to make sure even Rainbow couldn't stop this one.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 21, 2013 18:55:25 GMT -5
"Better get going then guys." Rainbow said and flew into the sky. Blaze shook off the embarrassment from before and walked up to Coconut. "You sure you're feeling good enough to walk all the way to camp. I don't mind taking you there."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 21, 2013 19:32:36 GMT -5
Coconut leaned over to Blaze and spoke in a quieter tone, "Things being what they are, I haven't even had the chance to ask Fluttershy out yet." He said with a slight chuckle, "I should at walk with pride back to camp. And I'm perfectly fine now. The herbs and cloud did wonders." Coconut said to Reassure him. Around here the wind started to pick up and Coconut spoke up a little louder so everyone could here. "Maybe we should pick up to a quick trot back to camp?" Fluttershy nodded and flew a little faster, coconut picked up a bit more.
OOC: I'll post us going into camp in my next post. Still something I need to set up with.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 21, 2013 19:47:36 GMT -5
Blaze trotted up next to Coconut as they followed after the two pegasi. "There's no shame in getting help from a friend and I've never seen it stop other firefighters from getting girls. I don't think Fluttershy or Rainbow will think any less of you. But if you're up for getting back to camp alone that's fine, I'm just saying."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 27, 2013 20:54:17 GMT -5
"To be honest. I've been fine since before you picked me up and carried me to the meadow. The headache was short-lived and it was mostly the shock of the pain and fear of it's return that had me paralyzed. I accepted the herbs and cloud because I didn't wan't their good intentions to go unappreciated. Walking also gives me a chance to think. We all had simultaneous headaches earlier... I wonder it their's a conne..." *BOOM* Coconut was cut short by the sound of a nearby lightning strike. which had startled him to attention and stopped his forword motion for a bit. Fluttershy called back to them. "We're almost to the campground. Let's hurry." And they all ran out into the clearing. To their horror their entire shelter now rested atop the bonfire on the beach and was engulfed in flames, probably a result of the massive gust of wind from earlier. This was when the rain started and when it rains it pours. With the heavens opening up above them it wasn't long before they were soaked to the bone. Another clap of lighting and thunder was enough to kick everyone into high gear, "We need shelter. What are we going to do?" Coconut yelled over the rain. Luckily it wasn't windy so the rain was the only noise other then the occasional thunder. Flutterhy was now next to Coconut trying to use her wings as an umbrella to no avail.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 28, 2013 16:30:52 GMT -5
Blaze looked around him. "Alright, let's get back into the forest and find a place to wait out the storm. We can get more of the large leaves we used to build our shelter to put around us, that should help with the rain." "Don't worry, I'll quickly find us a shelter." Rainbow said hovering above the ground. "No Rainbow." Blaze told her. "I want you and Fluttershy to stay on the ground with us this time. We'll worry about getting back here after the storm, but now we need to stay together." "What!?" Rainbow objected. "But it'll go faster with me in the air!" "You're wings aren't completely recovered yet, if you loose control up there you could end up hurting them again and we wouldn't know how to find you." "Oh. I forgot about that." the pegasus replied a bit embarrassed. "Alright, we'll stick together."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 29, 2013 22:42:20 GMT -5
Fluttershy flew up and pulled some rather large palm tree leaves off a tree. They floated down to the group. "We can use these right?" Fluttershy said pulled a leaf over her back and covering all but her neck and head. A deep whistling could be heard and the rustling of leaves. "Work with what you've got. The wind is coming and then there's not much else we can look foreword to with this storm." Coconut said pulling his leaf onto his back and looking to the group. "Let's run to the mountain. There's bound to be a cave." Ha said and waited for Rainbow and Blaze to get there leaves. "Hold the stem in your mouth or your leaf will blow away." He said and grabbed his leaf's stem in his teeth. Fluttershy did the same and they oriented themselves towards the mountain, ready to follow Blaze and Rainbow onward.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 30, 2013 6:21:30 GMT -5
"Great work Fluttershy." Rainbow said as she gave Blaze a leaf and pulled hers around her. Blaze did the same with his leaf and started into the forest. "Stick close together everypony and don't loose sight of one another. If somepony is missing let the others know right away and if you get separated stay where you are so the others can find you. Coconut, keep an eye on Fluttershy. Fluttershy, you watch Rainbow, Rainbow watch me and I'll watch Coconut. If everypony is ready let's move out."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 30, 2013 12:09:40 GMT -5
Fluttershy and Coconut nodded as they walked in square formation over to the mountain. The wind steadily picked up and at the first crack of lightning and thunder they found a shallow cave. They could all fit inside but a fire was out of the question and they would still need to squeeze together to completely avoid the rain. Coconut lead the way to the cave until the entire group was inside. It was a small cave at 5 feet deep and 5 feet wide with a variable ceiling ranging from two and a half feet to five feet on the other end. Coconut took the smallest side and Fluttershy scooted in next to him.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 30, 2013 17:05:04 GMT -5
Rainbow laid down next to Fluttershy and Blaze next to her. "At least we're warm and cozy." Blaze said with a laugh and blushing fiercely. "I'm watching you buster, you just keep your hooves on your side." Rainbow joked. Blaze cleared his throat with a small chuckle. "Quite a storm we have here?" He changed the subject.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 30, 2013 19:12:39 GMT -5
"No kidding, I don't think either of us could have planned for this." coconut said hiding his disappointment we'll. "Hey Rainbow. you work weather in Ponyville right? Can you gauge how long this storm will last?" fluttershy was trying to hear The others but was startled when a nearby flash of lightning was accompanied with an immediate boom. She shimmied back and tried to hide from the weather behind Rainbow and Coconut.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 30, 2013 19:30:05 GMT -5
ooc: Why is Coconut disappoint? I'd think he'd be a bit comforted in being able to comfort Flutters.
"Don't worry Fluttershy, we're here with you." Rainbow tried to comfort hr friend. "I'd say we've got a good five hours of storm ahead of us. Three hours of thunder maybe and good bit of rain after the storm dies down."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 30, 2013 19:46:22 GMT -5
OOC: because his initial plan of ask rainbow about how to approach fluttershy fell apart. He's the type that can roll with a sequence of events but like for a plan to succeed when there is one. In this situation I'll probably change things up a bit and see what you do. Nothing abnormal but not the norm.
BIC: Coconut laid his head down somewhat in front of Fluttershy to give that psychological wall or barrier from the outside and It somehow began to calm her nerves. "At least we don't need to worry about out tent burning down the rest of the forest, eh Blaze. I'm going to sleep the storm away. Call if ya need anything." And with that coconut closed his eyes. It wasn't long before he found sleep despite the noise of the storm. Traveling had him accustomed to sleeping through everything from trains to thunderstorms and even a band of yodelers on hi bus. Fluttershy poked him a bit to find he was indeed asleep, "How do you suppose he does that?" She asked surprised that anyone could rest in such a storm.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 30, 2013 20:20:24 GMT -5
"Maybe he's used to it." Blaze told Fluttershy as he looked out the cave opening. "Or maybe it's a way for him to escape from the terrible storm. He knows we're here and he trusts us." "You seem to be calm, are you used to this too?" Rainbow asked. "Yes and no." Blaze said. "I guess loosing my cool in a bad situation is something I can't afford to do, but the storm doesn't really scare me. The alarm at the station scares me more." "Really? I'd thought you'd be used to it." "You never know what you're going to face when it goes off. I trust you pegasi when it comes to storms, I know you're looking out for us, but ponies can't control fire, not really." "Was that a real, non flirty, compliment in there?" Rainbow teased. "Maybe." Blaze smiled. "But all my compliments are real, even the flirty ones."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 31, 2013 6:53:36 GMT -5
Fluttershy smiled, "well, I'm glad you and Coconut were there to take over when things got out of control as fast as they did. There's a lot more to the two of you then meets the eye." Fluttershy said shuffling a bit closer to Rainbow when a cold wind blew across the cave entrance.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 31, 2013 13:32:51 GMT -5
"Thanks Fluttershy." Blaze told her. "You two are pretty awesome as well. And Coconut, well, he's a cool guy. You two try to get some sleep, I'll keep watch." "You sure?" Rainbow asked him. "Of course, I really don't mind." "You think you can get some sleep Fluttershy?" Rainbow asked the yellow pegasus.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Dec 31, 2013 16:52:17 GMT -5
"I should be able too. After all, I'm with friends right?" Fluttershy said with a smile that spoke with the same confidence as her words. She rested her head closer to Rainbow then Coconut but made sure they were still all close together to keep warm. Coconut seemed to instinctively roll ever so slightly to fill in the small space but Fluttershy tried to ignore it preferring the company and warmth to personal space for once.
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Post by Bio Plus on Dec 31, 2013 18:25:13 GMT -5
Rainbow Dash was asleep almost immediately. Blaze kept an eye on the entrance all the time, Rainbow's wsrm touch against his side enough to keep him wide awake.
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Jan 2, 2014 12:55:51 GMT -5
Fluttershy, though she tried, couldn't quite find sleep. She lifted her head back up and instead just watched the rain, keeping an eye on the flashes from lightning so the coming boom wouldn't catch her by surprise. "Seems you and Rainbow are getting along." She said hoping a conversation would take her mind off the storm. Though she didn't know about Coconut she knew Rainbow would sleep through almost any talking and if they could both sleep through this storm then she could probably talk without fear of waking them.
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Post by Bio Plus on Jan 2, 2014 13:28:58 GMT -5
"Looks that way." Blaze answered Fluttershy. "It was a rough start though, I'm so clumsy at these things." Blaze was silent for a bit before continuing. "What do you think of me Fluttershy? Do you think I'm an alright pony to date your friend? I understand if the question is a bit awkward and you don't want to answer."
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Post by Broly Ultimatrix on Jan 2, 2014 22:45:12 GMT -5
Fluttershy looked over to Blaze for a second before turning back quickly, "Well, umm, I don't think I can really say. I don't have a special somepony or anything and other then my many animal friends I only have a few pony friends so I'm not the best pony to judge any relationship. If anything I've learned that sometimes you grow from your friendships, even if those friends aren't the best or the friendship falls apart you always grow." She looked back up to Blaze, "I think you making it this far is a good sign though." She said with a smile to try and balance out all she said with a bit of good news.
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