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Post by Asterian Starfall on Apr 30, 2014 15:00:13 GMT
Asterian looked at Chrysteel and actually forced himself to stifle a laugh. "Forgive me," he said in between small chortles. "I know this is serious, but you really can not be serious out that approach." He then composed himself, looking to the group with a much more serious stare. "Trust me when I say that I know from experience that preparing for everything is exactly what He wants..." The stallion withdrew back, lest his memory begin to function once more. He knew exactly how His mind worked, which was to say, it never worked at all. Conniving and capable of plans, yes, but random and pointless as well.
He knew how His mind functioned, but he dare not say how he knew... lest enough ponies asked.
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Post by wanderingmagus on Apr 30, 2014 20:20:54 GMT
Bane felt the power of the Makers enter him and heal him from within as the Concept of Temperance gently lifted him up.
"You did well, old friend. Come, let us return to the others. They are discussing important matters right now."
With a pop, the alicorn allowed the nascent universe to drift free, leaving its future in the hooves of Her Siblings and Her Parents.
Queen Cadence reappeared in the room with Bane in tow, setting the stallion down on his hooves when he had regained enough strength through the healing and empowering nature of Avalon.
"You are both right, in a way. The Enemy is the very Concept of plans going wrong, in a way. And He has the power of His Brother Destruction and a part of His Father Havoc within Him. Planning for every eventuality will not work with a Spirit of Chaos. But Chrysteel is also correct. The first step may be to seek out allies, and perhaps turn the heart of one of the Six Minions. I know not whether any of them can ever return to their original Element, but it is said that the Elements always finds a Bearer."
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...it didn't become clear Bane wasn't comin' back. Though, in a way, that was fine by me. Ah didn't promise Master ta 'take care' o' him. 'Course, y'all know there ain't too many ways ta interpret that there phrase. So Ah didn't stay. Plenty of other stuff ta do.
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Post by Asterian Starfall on Apr 30, 2014 20:29:35 GMT
Asterian mused of the prospect of Elements finding a Bearer... Yet, in such a time like this, who could ever be considered a Bearer? The world he knew was plagued by chaos, Traitorice, Deceit, Tragedy, Cruelty, Anger, and Greed. Ponies only ever looked out for themselves...
Yet this world—the world of Avalon—was different. He had been shown Generosity, Kindness, Honesty, Loyalty, and even a bit of Laughter from Chrysteel... He tried to ignore the fleeting feeling in his stomach. What was this? It was an emotion he had never felt before, yet one he felt comfortable experiencing. It was an emotion that seemed to bring out the best in who he truly was...
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Shadechaser
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Enter from the void unto the light.
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Post by Shadechaser on Apr 30, 2014 20:35:46 GMT
After reaching the ancient tree, Necroscale took rest next to the trunk and close to a thick root. While he did that, Shadechaser walked around below the tree's roof. "Without reason, or logic, one cannot find justification for any action. One can't feel anything more than random feelings. If we are to remain here... I just want to be able to come back here before two days tick by my internal clock."
"If you think that way, why not just stay here?" Necro stated as he relaxed as if it was a ... sauna.
"That's not why I was brought here," Shade replied. "If I am to see a more true light, I am not to just sit around. You can if you want, but I wish to find a greater meaning to stay here for a bit longer." Shade started to look towards the tower in the middle of Avalon. "All I can remember from my past, I was more like a spy than a helper. I don't feel the darkness as much as before. If what I am feeling is true, then I must find a way to help the residents of the place."
"If you must." Necro answered before letting out a sigh.
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Post by laserbolt on Apr 30, 2014 20:36:59 GMT
Laserbolt finally spoke up again. "I may have asked this already, but do any of us have a plan? I mean, we gotta find a way to... what? Destroy Discord? Seal him away? And then what? We still need to find out how to get the elements of Harmony, free Celestia and Luna somehow, and then restore Twilight and her friends." As he wound his rant down, Schakolad scootched over to him, and stuffed a sandwich in his mouth. "Plan later, food now. We have all the time in the world, so don't be all so brash and also rushed."
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Post by Midnight_Aurora on Apr 30, 2014 20:55:12 GMT
Chrysteel let out a good hearty laugh at Schakolad's action her action more to lighten the mood then anything. she says to all, "our new friend is right. Planning can come later once we have all rested. For now enjoy yourselves here in our hidden land of Avalon. Mother I think tomorrow we should start by seeing those old friends of yours. The ancient ones of dragon kind. I have somethings I need to retrieve from them. It would also do us good to get a better idea of what we need to know, to make sure we can change our plans on the fly against this chaos. what do you think mother. Lady Tiamat does know a lot more then us about the Prophecy of Harmony. Also I think soon we will have to deal with chrysalis as well. She sent out her call while you were away. I think she plans revenge for your freeing us from our ancient curse of 'The Hunger' and not her. I for one know that she refused your gift."
Chrysteel knows that now was not the time to talk about the ancient changeling queen, but she knows that putting it off for to long will also bring problems.
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Post by Bane Emural on Apr 30, 2014 21:49:16 GMT
Bane feels his strength return to him, he faces Cadence and bows in thanks. He turns his head to face Chrysteel when she mentioned the name Tiamat. "The Prophecy... I would like to see Tiamat... Been too long." Bane slowly walks towards the others to join them. He was not used to the sudden absorbtion of energy into him and was trying to cope with it. "We shall rest and eat..... to save and restore loss of strength and mental capacity... Better like that, than like being tireless and weak, to meet Tiamat." He looks at Cadence. "I wish to rest..."
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Post by wanderingmagus on May 2, 2014 21:33:54 GMT
The Concept of Temperance smiled reassuringly. "And you may rest, all of you. There will come a time for action and planning. Come, let us partake, eat, drink, and be merry tonight! Tomorrow shall bring its own tidings. Rest if you wish, wander whither you please. The Hidden Land is a haven of peace for just such an occasion as this."
She nodded at Chrysteel and Bane. "Very well then. We shall visit Goddess-Queen Tiamat then, tomorrow. Now, let us speak of lighter things!"
She tapped Her hooves on the table, and the musicians began to play a comforting melody, enhanced in the presence of the Princess of Binds and Joy, of Music and Harmony and Temperance. The fate of Queen Chrysalis Kipepeo Linsila Avalon would wait.
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Post by Asterian Starfall on May 2, 2014 21:51:07 GMT
Asterian felt himself being almost cradled in a soothing embrace as the music changed. He felt... home at last. Everfree was a nightmare compared to Avalon, and Everfree was a sanctuary compared to the rest of the land once known as Equestria.
Yet, even in such an auspicious circumstance, he felt a little melancholy. The memories of his past continued to haunt and plague him as they had for seven long years. His stomach was full and his body was rested enough, yet... the haunting past...
Please, no! Not my son... Take me instead!
Silence, old man... I am His now...
The young unicorn could not keep his secret forever. He knew that, but the last thing he wished to do was disrupt such an amazing event for the others... Such a sacrifice to have to make... He stood up, excusing himself from the table as he walked down the hall Chrysteel had traveled down earlier.
His memory was cutting at him... like the knife that made the scar he bore, forever a reminder of his failure.
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Post by Midnight_Aurora on May 3, 2014 8:38:38 GMT
Chrysteel was enjoying the evening when she saw Asterian leave. She says, "Excuse me yall, but I have something personal I need to handle. I will be ready for tomorrow. Good night everyone."
With that she followed after Asterian in hopes to see why he left. She brings to active her Mother's Love aura at 50% and her Valor's Light aura at 25%. It would be long before she catches up to Asterian.
=== Through the Hive mind to Cadence ===
"Mother I know he has been touched by discord. I saw it in his eyes. I will try to help him as best as I can for now. Hope it is enough to deter that one from claiming him completely. I will see you tomorrow, Bright and early, to discuse what I found out and what I could do to help him."
=== Somewhere in Avalon castle ===
Chrysteel quickly catches up to him and says, "Asterian, I can sense something is bothering you. Want to talk about it? You know, just like the others with us, I am here to help those who were once lost. Please tell me what is wrong, so we can try to help you."
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Post by Bane Emural on May 3, 2014 17:10:11 GMT
Bane bows and walks away to get some rest in some open meadow. He walks out of the building and starts to wander, looking for a place to rest easily. He looks at Avalon and its wondrous beauties, admiring it. He finds a place to lay down and sleep, conserving and restoring his energy. For a little while, he begins to struggle in his sleep, probably remembering the fatal cataclysm event that not only destroyed his world, but his loved ones. Probably seeing them for the last time before they disappear from life all together. He stops struggling and lay there quietly.
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Post by Asterian Starfall on May 3, 2014 21:39:03 GMT
Chrysteel was enjoying the evening when she saw Asterian leave. She says, " Excuse me yall, but I have something personal I need to handle. I will be ready for tomorrow. Good night everyone." With that she followed after Asterian in hopes to see why he left. She brings to active her Mother's Love aura at 50% and her Valor's Light aura at 25%. It would be long before she catches up to Asterian. === Through the Hive mind to Cadence === " Mother I know he has been touched by discord. I saw it in his eyes. I will try to help him as best as I can for now. Hope it is enough to deter that one from claiming him completely. I will see you tomorrow, Bright and early, to discuse what I found out and what I could do to help him." === Somewhere in Avalon castle === Chrysteel quickly catches up to him and says, " Asterian, I can sense something is bothering you. Want to talk about it? You know, just like the others with us, I am here to help those who were once lost. Please tell me what is wrong, so we can try to help you." Asterian had located the castle's courtyard, taking refuge in the nature that he had learned to adapt in. He heard Chrysteel approach, but he dared not turn around. He sat there in emotional agony, yet he did not shed a tear. No tears. He had to remain strong, especially in front of royalty... even if there were so many so-called "royals" that roamed Equestria. " I was just nine years old..." he began. " I had just gotten my cutie mark a few weeks ago... then He arrived... He came into our house and... He took me. He..." Starfall's voice began to falter, but he remained standing with his head held high and his tears controlled. " He made me do it. He wasn't brave enough to kill my parents, so He made me... After that, He... branded me." He turned around and pointed at the scar along his left eye, both of his pupils now welling up. " He told me that I had been such a good colt and that I should be on my own now... Said that that was his policy of 'earning your stallionhood.' He left, and he let me go..." Asterian flinched as a sharp pain hit his head then left. The trauma from the event had stayed with him all this time. " That is why my magic won't work... Because of what He did..." The young stallion let his tears flow down his face as he hung his head. " Forgive me... I shouldn't lose my composure like this in front of you, and not just because you are the Queen's daughter..." He turned around and slowly walked to the fountain, staring at his own reflection in the no-so still water. |
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Post by Midnight_Aurora on May 4, 2014 1:33:06 GMT
Chrysteel walks to him and says, "So you have more reason to want this to end then most. I didn't want the others to truly understand why I do that healing chrysalis. While I was in it did you happen to see any symbols appear on it before it cracked and let me out? If you did it is not uncommon for them to appear. They do so within days or weeks before a changeling goes through their evolution chrysalis. The last time it happened was about 500 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterday though. would you like to hear the tale of how I became princess of Avalon?"
as she says this she places a comforting wing around his barrel and pulls him close.
While waiting for his reply she says, "Don't suppress your feelings. Sometimes suppressing them can actually stop ones magic from flowing. Here is a saying I once heard from my other mother chrysalis back when she was a kind mare. The saying is, 'Accept the things you cannot change. accept the things that will not change. Change the things you can change. Be true to ones self in the way not other can.'. At the time I didn't understand it but now I do. it means accept every part of who you are and bring them into the light. Your magic is apart of who you are and the feeling of loss can sometimes act as a seal for that magic. Confront this loss and understand the feelings your parents had for you. did they try to stop you knowing it was you? Did they do anything that would show you that they loved you. look to the past to understand what you must do. suppressing bad memories will only bring more pain to you in the end. Let it all go and be at peace. Mother's Gift."
Chrysteel hands to Asterian a package the appears out of nowhere. "Go ahead and open it."
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Post by Asterian Starfall on May 4, 2014 17:23:03 GMT
Asterian could see no reasoning behind that... Let go? How could he let go of a memory that literally and metaphorically scarred him for life?
Yet... as asinine as it was, it made... sense. The reason for his magic being suppressed had to have something to do with him suppressing his own emotional state. It just made sense.
But... why was Chrysteel telling him such personal things? Surely it could not have been just for the reason to comfort him. The chrysalis... What were those symbols? Asterian walked over to the dirt path and, using his hoof, he began to trace what he remembered seeing. "This is what appeared on the chrysalis..." He finished his drawing, revealing the Elements' signet, the Changeling insignia, a snowflake, and the Mark of the Father. "I... I am not sure what it means..." He then looked to Chrysteel and, seeing the package, he took it with a kind gesture. Such a loving, caring heart... I still don't know why I am falling for you...
He opened it.
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Post by Midnight_Aurora on May 4, 2014 22:21:29 GMT
Inside was the very gift he got from his parents the day he got his cutie mark before discord showed up. Chrysteel says, "Let it go means don't hold it in Asterian. you do that and eventually your magic will burst like the heart of hearts warming eve. The gift uses what energy I can draw from my aura magic to search your memories for a way to help you. It seams the gift inside was from the moment before discord's arrival. The only thing I have left to say Asterian is that your parents never ever wanted you to face that. but they wouldn't want you to smother yourself because of it. Take my advise, Let go of the past and earn your future. Discord doesn't control your every action. He never did. He gave you a choice but made your mind think one was better then the others. He made you betray your parents, but all he did in the end was show that your parents loved you. I bet you they never once tried to harm you in a way that would be life threatening. They only did what they thought they cold do in order to save you and bring you back. Now you are here. Discord has no sway here. Let all those feelings out and brace yourself because you will know why I say, don't bottle your magic because you will be faced with a mana overload. You have to release the mana build up before it reaches breaching point. I should know I have had to put my aura magic to 50% and seal the rest because of what happens when you bottle it up." Chrysteel pulls him closer and says, "Your missing one. The one that looks like three eyes linking within a circle. The name eludes me but I do know that it is a powerful magic rune. The snowflake is the symbol of what is called the Chrystal empire. The Changeling insignia is the mark of mother chrysalis' hive. Then you should know the symbols and tale of the elements of harmony."
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