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Post by Story Weaver on Nov 23, 2011 9:32:23 GMT -5
The Princess acknowledged Story Weaver, if just for a moment. How excited Story was meeting royalty, the stuff that made up the stories he read, wrote, and told! He was about to reply when it appeared that Luna was upset, not at him but another pony next to him who for some reason would not bow. Why would the pony not bow? Either way Story knew to let the princess take care of this.
Then Story experienced an even bigger surprise. He suddenly heard his name from a familiar voice. Then he saw Cloudy appear and give him a kiss. "Cloudy! How wonderful to see you. I just arrived in Ponyville to visit the town and I was going to see you tomorrow. I guess I have the chance to see you now. This night seems to be full of surprises."
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WispyCosmos
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Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. The master of mechanics laughs at strength.
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Post by WispyCosmos on Nov 24, 2011 14:39:42 GMT -5
Evening may have overtaken Ponyville, but routine still ruled the young inventor's schedule. Although, it proved to be interrupted by the unexpected carriage parked in the square. Normally such a thing wouldn't raise the attention of Wispy, but this one was interestingly decorated like nothing he'd ever seen... Not to mention the other ponies crowding around the spectacle. Curious was an understatement, he kept a good distance as he wandered around the scene; attempting to discover just what had come to Ponyville that ushered in the audience. It had to have been something of great importance, most ponies would've been heading to home for rest at this point.
He peered about once he found a vantage point that allowed him to properly inspect the situation. It surprised him to see just who the carriage seemed to belong to. In fact, he was somewhat awestruck, there was actually one of the royal princesses in Ponyville! And it wasn't for some holiday, or celebration or something? Unless he missed it... But he was pretty certain that even he wasn't so forgetful.
Absentmindedly his hooves pulled him to view, as he approached the gathering of ponies most likely giving their respects to the majestic alicorn gracing the town with her presence. It wasn't long until he noticed the problem that had presented itself to the others though, caused by this pure white stallion from what he could tell. Troubled to see that this was obviously displeasing their benignant visitor, he waited to be addressed before introduction. He wouldn't want to disturb the Princess further by speaking out of turn, but it was also due to fear for this other pony. Without knowing the full story, all he could tell was that he had done something (or hadn't done something) that had made her unhappy.
Wispy was still hesitant as he neared, noticing again one of the unicorns that were bowing, he followed suit... Trying not to upset her anymore.
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Post by Princess Luna on Nov 25, 2011 15:34:23 GMT -5
The navy coated alicorn maintained her composure throughout the ordeal. Despite being a little demanding, she so did without showing a temper. But this pony had long been on her nerves. Never had she heard of disobeying a direct command from a higher symbol of authority, otherwise there would be no order among such a race of ponies. Maybe that is why she's never heard of this Norseland or Nordlandia or wherever he may be from.
Her hoof came down firmly to the ground, the Princess narrowing her eyes at him imposingly. Her horn had illuminated in that dark aura again and the rope swirling above them halted. Was she about to put him in his place? The rope began to slither in the air at him...then stopped abruptly.
The Princess of the Night had a sudden realization. She'd learned on Nightmare Night that things...weren't as archaic as they had once been. Things had changed indeed and despite having offered her hoof out many times that day...no pony kissed it. Maybe it had been long banished from their conduct. Besides, her sister likely wouldn't be very welcoming to the idea she was being a little more tyrannical than she needed to be; she was no longer Nightmare Moon after all, and she wasn't willing to receive verbal lashes over this act of bull-headed behavior.
The rope that had been frozen between the two ponies lost it's aura that had been giving it life, and fell ungraciously between them in a bundle. The words offered by him and the darker unicorn combined held little meaning to her, but she'd allow them believe it had. "Thou owest the unicorn thine gratitude. Her words hath spared you humiliation." But a leader couldn't be portrayed as soft, especially not to one who seems so overly prideful. "But thou shouldst consider to hearken thy Princess: Insubordination here couldst result in imprisonment, and mine guards seem like more than a match for thy hide. But if thou manages to resist, then I shalt handle it mineself. I am quite capable of things no mortal here can match.."
As if to affirm her statement, her horn flashed briefly, and the rope soared to life again, one end "staring" the white pony face on. But the strands of twine begin to unravel revealing the head of a vicious black snake that hisses with ferocity, startling some of the ponies who had remained to watch. The twine unraveled all along the length of the rope to reveal more of this manifested snake's body and once it was fully transformed, it reared it's head back to strike, coming mere inches to his face, before evaporating into a buffet of smoke, the entire serpent gone before it could land a hit. "Know thy place.." The Princess remarked.
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Post by Cloud Dreamer on Nov 25, 2011 17:23:40 GMT -5
Cloudy felt slightly fearful as the Princess slammed the ground. Phoenix, being his usual protective and firey self, opened his wings to take flight and try to save the white pony. Cloudy quickly put a hoof in front of him, stopping the raven. Luna could easily suffocate the bird if she wished to with the rope. Yet, it dropped to the ground. Nopony was even the slightest hurt. The unicorn darted her eyes up at the Princess, feeling her bow become more of a huddle. This never happened with Celestia, never, did Luna still feel so unloved she forced others to love her. The rope falling didn't reassure her, it only made her fear a worse punishment was coming for Frost.
The first few words the Princess spoke made Cloudy feel better. She let out a breath she had been holding, attempting to remake her bow. It only took her a few seconds for the next few statements to fill her with more fear than before. Tears filled her eyes, her bow now coming off as forced. Any glee she had in seeing royalty had gone altogether. Her breath came to her uneven, the unicorn on the brink of crying.
She scooted away slowly, trying to block out the final words of Luna. But even Cloudy trying her hardest couldn't block out what happened next. Princess Luna made a snake from rope, it looking ready to kill. Cloudy let out a loud sob, breaking into fearful tears. She didn't care if the white pony hadn't bowed. It gave the Princess no right to attack him with whatever magic she pleased!
Phoenix finally snapped, taking off the ground in a single leap towards Luna. No one made Cloudy cry without him getting involved to protect her. Cloudy saw the raven flying and lunged for him, catching his foot in her mouth. "Fenik, pweah!" the unicorn pleaded. The raven angrily batted his wings and tried to get away, cawing bloody murder. Despirate, Cloudy forced Phoenix still with her telekenises, him still cawing his head off in protest. With all her strength, Cloudy made the raven close his beak, no longer able to caw. She was a mess, her face twisted in pain and concentration with tears pouring down her face trying to keep the struggling raven still and silent.
Finally, the pet got the message. Phoenix stopped struggling, mostly from being tired of trying to go against the magical force. Cloudy, seeing the raven stop, let him go and spit out the foot. Phoenix flew away, heading towards Cloudy's house. He had enough. Cloudy was left to sob and apolojize. "I-I'm so sorry. He's s-so overly p-pro-protective sometimes. Please y-your majesty, I b-beg of your forgi-giveness." Her crying made her stutter as her breath was twisted from the sobs. She forced herself into a bow, her face in her hooves from shame.
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Frost Hammer
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Hjarta mitt tilheyrir n? vi? hana...
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Post by Frost Hammer on Nov 25, 2011 18:47:39 GMT -5
Frost looked at the other unicorn who was there, with that wonderful specimen of a raven. She looked like she was scared out of her mind. Hmph. The raven was sure brave though.
He looked back at the princess and his eyebrow cocked at the sight of the snake. Ooh, intimidation. Very impressive. Just like all stupid tyrants. But, then again...she was very powerful. He did not want others harmed, especially his beloved Dreamcatcher.
He bowed his head again to her and said, "I thank you for your mercy, Princess Luna." The words tasted horrible, and his very skin crawled at saying them. This was bordering on dishonour. He maintained the appearance of having deflated, but inside he was raging.
Calm down, Frost, calm down...get this over with, and then you can spend time with Dreamcatcher. The thought calmed him, and he straightened up with a deep breath, hoping that he had satisfied her.
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Post by Dreamcatcher on Nov 28, 2011 12:30:33 GMT -5
Dream remained by Frost's side to watch, falling silent after she had spoken her words to Princess Luna. She had never spoken to any Princess, but to see another of the night made her happy, for she loved the night herself. Where she had come from, they had a different tale of Nightmare Moon that was a less harsh than others knew it to be.
As she watched the rope though, her eyes widen till the whites were more visible and she had to just about root herself in place as the snake started to appear. Body began to shake and she bit her bottom lip to keep from shrieking. She had a fear for snakes, one that had been there ever since she was a filly and that fear had been there ever since then. She had done her best to fight it many times, but now it showed in her eyes. Once the snake had vanished, she relaxed a bit, but her body still shook.
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Post by Story Weaver on Nov 28, 2011 14:36:11 GMT -5
The way Princess Luna slammed her hoof down sent shivers up Story Weaver's spine. From all the stories he read, he asumed that the princesses were strong yet kind. Now all his preconceived notions had gone out the window as Luna was threatening the stallion with words and even magic.
Looking around him, it was clear he was not the only one frightened. Story saw Cloudy, shaking and almost to the point of crying. It pained him to see her in such stress. Cloudy's pet bird, sensing her fear, was going beserk, almost to the point of wanting to attack the princess. Luckily the bird left before escalating that far.
Story calmly and slowly walked over to Cloudy, trying not to incur the wrath on Princess luna on him. He then embraced the unicorn letting her cry on his shoulder. "Hey, it's ok. I'm here for you. Nopony is going to hurt you." It was the only thing he could do to help her at the time. As Cloudy wept, he kept one eye on Princess Luna, wondering what would happen next.
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Frost Hammer
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Hjarta mitt tilheyrir n? vi? hana...
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Post by Frost Hammer on Nov 29, 2011 18:11:08 GMT -5
Frost looked over at the white earth pony who had gone to comfort the crying unicorn. An earth pony and a unicorn...that definitely seemed to be a popular pairing, regardless whether they were romantic or just friends.
He looked at Dreamcatcher, his beloved marefriend. Every time he saw her his worries went away for a while, and he needed that comfort. He was happy beyond all imagining that she was here. He nuzzled her neck, and gave her cheek a quick kiss, smiling at her.
At times like this, she was always there. "What would I do without you?" He said quietly.
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Post by Dream Jade on Nov 29, 2011 21:04:45 GMT -5
I doubt you would do well... A voice said in response to Frost Hammer. A green unicorn stepped out of the shadows, stopping several feet away and facing Luna. She hesitated not a moment before sinking to her knees in a bow.
I have seen thou in my visions, Princess of the Night. I dreamed thou came to Ponyville, and thus I came to see. I am glad my vision was correct, oh wise Luna. I am Dream Jade, thy and thy sisters humble servant.
Dream Jade rose, turning to face the gathered ponies, smiling at some, a troubled expression crossing her face at others. It was, however, upon Frost Hammer that her gaze came to rest. She approached him slowly, as if sizing him up.
I have seen you as well, he of the frosty north. In my visions, you are lost on a field...I would warn you, beware of pride. I feel that we all shall face many challenges. You must remember: You do not need to be afraid to be weak. Your princess has given you great words of guidance. Know your place, as part of a greater whole. Such is the strength found in Harmony.
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Frost Hammer
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Hjarta mitt tilheyrir n? vi? hana...
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Post by Frost Hammer on Dec 2, 2011 20:22:31 GMT -5
Frost whipped his head around to face the green unicorn. She seemed to come out of nowhere and spoken in response to his rhetorical question. Then she bowed deeply to Luna.
He rolled his eyes very slightly. He despised the Princess's "bow down and kiss my hooves because of my mere presence" attitude. That arrogance made him sick. What right did she have to rule? Had she proven her mettle as a warrior, her wit as a diplomat? Some leader she was, and not deserving of the true respect of a Norse warrior.
Then, the unicorn turned and spoke to him. Her words made him scowl. "Don't be afraid to be weak"?! Weakness was a more sickening quality than the royal arrogance of the Princess nearby. Weakness was never tolerated. Weakness got you killed. Then again, he didn't want Dreamcatcher to be hurt, so he dare not say anything in front of Luna. That would wait until she was well out of earshot.
He nodded slowly, not looking at anyone directly.
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Post by Cloud Dreamer on Dec 3, 2011 11:13:54 GMT -5
((ooc: Holding out on posting until Luna does, I'll need her reaction to Phoenix and Cloudy to make a good post.))
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