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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 26, 2015 6:26:13 GMT
[Enter Orange Glow]
Orange arrived at the place where Plush was being kept not even bothering to stop for any pony else. She was ordered by the Queen to see this mare and nothing was going to stop her. Upon seeing Joxer, Orange looked immediately over to him and in a serious tone gave him the Queen's Order. "Joxer, the Queen awaits you in her chambers. I'd get there without any hesitation."
After speaking to Joxer she looked to Plush and groaned she truly hated what she had to do next. "You are free, well sort of. Up until the moment you fight for your life I am to watch you."
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 26, 2015 23:37:33 GMT
Watching the guard leave, her snuggle into him was less intense then it had been before, but more emotionally beat. Within minutes of the stallion leaving, someone else swooping through the open door before it closed was indeed a surprise. Widened sapphire blue orbs watched as the unique changeling approached into the room like she owned the joint. Who was she and why did she suddenly start barking orders? Looking back to Joxer and hearing the name 'Queen', Plush stood up almost immediately. Confused and rightfully afraid of what was going on, the orange coated mare backed up slightly from the both of them and towards her bedside.
"Wh-at?"
Not understanding what was happening, her look to the two was most lost and uncertain on who to believe. Hearing the mare's next words, she surely felt herself growing more and more alert and vulnerable to the situation she was in. Fight for her life? Fight who? Unable to wrap this around her brain, her mental stability was too shaky for this right now. Wishing she could rewind the day back to the start, her blank dreams were more assuring and calm compared to this. Needing answers, she turns to the only friend she had left, or so she assumed.
"Joxer.. what is she talking about? Fight? I don't understand. F-ree? No.."
Not wanting to accept this and shaking her head, the mare could feel herself wanting to tremble from it all. Five years of being in absolute silence, being by herself, and then suddenly.. this? She couldn't just go free. It was impossible. Irresponsible, and above all, it didn't feel right. Looks glanced from them both to the open door now suddenly available.
"You're both working for the Queen? Who is the Queen? I d-ont.. This isn't right.. I deserve to be in here.. My sentence was til death.. She can't do this."
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Joxer
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Post by Joxer on Sept 27, 2015 4:17:40 GMT
Joxer frowns, face going dark slightly as the changeling shows up, the little brat... Sighing he nods and turns to Plush, putting a hoof on her shoulder and staring into her eyes. Gripping her shoulder reassuringly he sighs and talks softly.
"I have to go, but I will come back to talk. I won't leave you again..." he mumbles the last part so silently he can't even hear it. He coughs and smiles his normally, smirky smile. "Don't worry, I'll explain it all in time. You just have to trust me, alright?" He stares into her eyes for a few more moments before walking towards the door, glaring at the changeling. He mutters as he passes by, "If I see her in worse condition mentally or physically when I see her next, you're dead." And with that he quickly runs down the hallway, outward bound.
[Exit Joxer]
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 4:31:29 GMT
"No! J-oxer! Please.. don't leave me.."
Shifting to Joxer and finding herself growing in panic mode, Plush Ramen had reached out to try and grab him. Missing and walking to stop him, the stallion's words had kept her in place. He was coming back? Listening to his words and truthfully not wanting him to leave, her eyes screamed for him to stay, her expression obvious on her mental state being nothing but shambles. He said to trust him.. Trust. To fully respect that he was doing things in her best interest, the raven maned pegasus lowered her head in understanding. Watching him leave was harder then she ever thought possible. Turning to the creature he whispered to, she felt suddenly uneasy.
"P-lease. Explain. I don-t understand.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 4:40:20 GMT
"Explain what? I hardly owe you any answers, but please go ahead." Orange glared at Plush. Now that she was alone she could do whatever she pleased. She did not care for the words of Joxer.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 4:56:24 GMT
Not understanding why this creature was even setting her free, Plush listened before trying to understand her predicament. She had no idea what was happening in the outside world, and that alone scared her. Pacing slowly, she tried to think of the last thing she could remember or even hear through the grape vine, but everything was so fuzzy..
"Who is the Queen? What happened to the princesses? I don't.. understand. Who.. are you. Why am I suddenly free? What fight? I have so many questions.. I've been here for so long.. I cannot just leave. You don't get it, I need to stay.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 5:10:35 GMT
"The Queen is Chrissy, she along with King Sombra and Nightmare Moon have taken over Equestria. There are still a few ponies fighting us and they formed a resistance. Though they have no major players left since all the Princesses and the Elements are gone. Of course that all happened after you tried to murder me and my sister. Your friend Joxer is under the employ of my Queen. You are being set free under my care under orders of the Queen. You are going to be forced to fight in an arena for the Queen. If you win, you get your freedom. Or you could rot here. I hardly care for you. I am Orange Glow, though you might only remember me in my pony form, but no pony cared for me back then." Orange glared at the made still and turned into her normal pony form. Her Orange glowing eyes trying to pierce hers
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 5:26:37 GMT
Swirling through this information, it took abit for it all to process. So that was it? The villains had taken over and now this was their life? Shaking her head, Plush had sat down on her bed. Thinking things through, a single and small image shot through to her mind. Night Whisper. Clenching her eyes shut and trying to erase the joy she felt in just the thought of seeing him again, Plush Ramen widened her eyes at the orange eyed mare in front of her. It couldnt be.. Unsure of what to say, Plush tried to remember. It was blurry, and barely an image, but it was there.
"You.. were there. I'm.. I am sorry. My actions cannot be excused. But.. why let me go free? If she is in charge with the others, why be so..generous? Arena? I..dont want to fight.. Your care? But you..hate me. Don't you?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 5:37:24 GMT
"Yes, I do. Now if you excuse me. I'll be right back I have to get a file from the guard." Orange turned around and head for the door. As soon as she closed it a great big grin spread across her lips. She hoped she still remorsed over Night and she planned to test it now. She used her magic to make a series of loud bangs and crashes whilst reading the file she found outside. After a moment she transformed into Night Whisper.
He opened the door and dashed in seeing Plush before him. The sight immediately brought a tear to his eye. "P-plush is that you? I have been searching for you. I- I knew you'd be okay"
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 5:47:57 GMT
"Oh.. okay."
Seeing as she was going to be stuck with this mare for awhile, Plush tried to seem submissive and easy going. Watching her leave, she wondered if for a minute if this mare was just going to leave her here. Thinking this, her eyes darted to the pillow for an emotionally exhausted slumber that would await her if this was the case. Instead, she tried to seem optimistic, staring at the door in wait. Watching it open, Plush had immediately went onto panic mode at the sight before her. Two of her stallions in one day? She felt as if her heart was going to break. Rushing to his side, she tried to say something, anything, instead, silent tears had just ran down her already pale and emotion driven cheeks.
"N-ight? Is it..really you?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 5:52:31 GMT
"Of course it's really me Plush. I searched everywhere for you. Now I finally found you!" He through his hooves around the mare and a grinned formed on his lips. The love coming from her was intoxicating.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 5:58:33 GMT
Feeling his arms wrapped around her, Plush could only cry further as her silent tears begun to turn into sniffles. Blurry vision blocked most of her sight as his words went straight through to her heart. He missed her, and not a part of him was mad about it.. Finding this weird and not questioning it right now, the mare collapsed as his warm hug embraced her. With knees no longer wanting to keep up, her body trembled and her face continued to burry into his fur, not sure how to react. With the lump in her throat back in full bloom, she could barely form a sentence.
"W-hy.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 6:03:09 GMT
"Why Plush? Because I love you. That's why not even the Queen of the changelings could take me away from you." He pulled away his grin was now a bit of a goofy smile with tears in his eyes. With out a second thought in mind he kissed her seemingly pouring out his emotions. Though Orange was secretly feeding off the love from this exchange.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 6:23:15 GMT
Widened shocked orbs freeze in shock at the bat pony's lips against hers. They felt different then before, but still filled with love and emotion. Pouring deeply from them, his emotions had allowed her to close her eyes. She had been wanting this for so long, its arrival here was.nothing short of a miracle. For a brief second, she wanted to fight it. For that split moment, she wanted to push away and get answers. Feeling him continue to kiss her however, the mare felt herself growing emotionally beat and tired. Finally giving in, Plush closed her eyes as she kissed back. Never letting go of his body, her soaked face was not surprising as her kneeling body truthfully only yearned for more. She felt weak and drained from her day, or so she thought as the kiss deepened.
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 6:32:31 GMT
After he was done feeding he pulled away not wanting to accidently kill her, well at least not this way. A grim dark though appeared in his mind. While her eyes were closed he used his changeling magic to make a gaping hole in his chest. Blood pouring out on the floor, though this was an illusion it would feel and seem real enough. As he pulled away his skin tone grew paler and he reached out to her. Calling out weakly he said "Why Plush, why.. Why did you try to kill me"
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 6:38:57 GMT
Feeling him pull away, blue eyes opened up to see her lover. What she saw however, was a nightmare. Instantly backing up to the frame of her bed, the mare had held her head with both hooves as she begun to shake. This wasn't happening, it couldn't be happening again. Clenching her head tighter, her teared pupils could not look away from the tragedy that once was.
"S-top! I.. I didn't mean it.. it wasn't my f-ault. I never wanted to hurt you! I never wanted to hurt anyone! I j-ust..want to end everything. Whatever you want, just tell me! I cant.. I don't want to hurt anyone anymore! Please.. I'm so sorry.."
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 6:43:24 GMT
Orange chuckled darkly at her reaction to what she just did. She now turned back into her changeling form. He grin said it all she was proud if herself.
"Oh that was fantastic! Thank you for that delightful snack. But don't worry the real one is still very much alive.. Well for now." She smirked
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 6:48:23 GMT
Trying to pull herself together, the trembling pegasus shifted to look at the mare that now was. Removing her hooves from her head and looking away rather embarrassed, she tried not to speak a word. With no pride left in her dignity, there was nothing but an empty form of what used to be. Hearing her mention him, she turned her attention to the changeling in a flash.
"You.. w-hy.. how do you know so much about me? Where is he? Can..you show me?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 6:59:38 GMT
"Why? Why you ask?!" He eyes glowed brighter in anger.
"Do you know what really happened when you tried to kill all those ponies that day in the park?! I'll tell you. My sister was burned so serverly I didn't think she was going to make it. The foals I was trying to protect saw me turn into a changeling! All of a sudden all the ponies of Equestria began to resent and hate me and what did I do to deserve it?! I found out I wasn't one of them. My own sister couldn't bare to look at me without a measure of anxiety in her eyes. I was basically chased out of town! That nice kind made died that day. ALL BECAUSE OF YOU" Orange growled, but tears filled her eyes. The last words were obviously choked up as they came out. She cried a bit for her previous life before regaining composer.
"I know all this from the file outside and personal experience. I hung around the hospital for days hearing rumors. As for Night.. He fought Queen Chrissy.. He drank a potion that made him immune to magic.. Then the Queen teleported him away. I have an idea where he is now, but the only way you will ever get to see him is if you fight in the arena.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 7:13:22 GMT
Wincing at her woIds, Plush listened carefully. Orange Glow was hurting, but also incredibly dangerous. To hear that she had caused ao much pain, the mare could only look down in shame. She had no idea what was going to happen that dreadful night, nor could she truly understand how Orange Glow became a changeling but what she did know was the burning. Drooping her ears and unsure how to respond without getting attacked, Plush tried to speak slow. Her voice was shaky, and somewhat still broken, but she tried.
"I had no idea.. I had lost control of my emotions that day.. I'm sorry. I do not know how you turned into a bu- changeling, nor do I really know alot about your kind. i do know that I wasn't strong enough to overpower my anger.. nor am I strong enough to face my past. You have every reason to hate me.. "
Starting to sob in a different way, her emotions were full of guilt and dread as she remembered more and more about that horrifying day. She was ragged, and nothing was going to stop her that day. Knowing she could never blame Maia due to it being her actual emotions, but a part of her felt betrayed inside. She just wanted a happy life, but she never gave much thought to the lives she ruined.
"I was selfish. I never thought of how my actions would effect others. You can kill me.. just tell Joxer, I told you too.. I can't fight in an arenax what good would I do?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 7:30:22 GMT
Dropping her angry and formal tone she returned to her normal more soft spoken voice. "I won't kill you.. I can't bring myself to kill a defenseless pony or anypony unless I must to survive.. I despise it. Apparently I was born a halfling.. When I was in distress I changed into a changeling which freed and saved me"
Orange noticed this mare was truly hurt. A part of her felt sorry for her. She approached the mare and looked into her eyes. Her own eyes now dim as she was far from angry now. "Though you must fight in the arena.. Even if you roll over and die there. If he is still alive.. Maybe you can beg the Queen to let him free. If you win. After all, the world has changed and we put a love tax on ponies and another couple could be useful. I promise you its a better life than here."
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 27, 2015 13:52:17 GMT
It was alot to take in. But it seemed there was little to negotiate, everything was seemingly set in stone. She couldn't change her destiny this time, but she could try to make the best of things. Hearing Orange Glow's voice, the change in tone had the mare feel alittle more settled. Trying to calm down, Plush tried to better understand the situation. Stopping her tears, she stood up to try and start anew.
"I know I'll never beable to make things right.. but I hope you believe me when I say I'll try. i don't think I'm anywhere near ready for a fight.. But if it allows me to get closer to... to.. seeing him, I will try. What now? What do we do now?"
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 27, 2015 23:01:57 GMT
"Well, now we leave this horrid place." She smiles to the mare opening the door.
"Then we can kind of just wing it from there, I have no plans. Though if you want to see what the world has become I'll show you"
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 28, 2015 0:39:41 GMT
Glancing to the open door, it was not like her to just walk out freely. She had done alot wrong, and certainly was paying for her crimes, but this, was this still right to leave? Granted she was sure that she wouldn't have a moment to herself, friends and allies to her were now a true lost cause. Convincing herself that she was still under supervision and not truly free, this mental sentence was enough encouragement to let Plush start to move towards it. Hesitant, her body posture was of a stiff and wary mare, turning to look at Orange Glow. Still in shock over what happened a few moments ago, the orange coated pegasus tried to not get ahead of herself.
"S..ure. I guess knowing what's left can't hurt..lead the way."
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Post by Orange Glow on Sept 29, 2015 1:35:28 GMT
"Alright good, I don't know where to start really. So we are going to the Canterlot castle. Which is now run by the Queen. I have to speak with her, preferably in person/pony. Then I'll try to think of something while we travel unless you have somewhere you would like to see" Orange walked out of the door with Plush, walking along side her rather than ahead.
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Post by Plush Ramen on Sept 29, 2015 1:40:47 GMT
Walking alongside and leaving the room she once knew, it was both strange and frightening to the newly free'd mare. This was it, her endless slumber was over, now was the time to wake up. With a new Queen to try and suck up to, it seemed life as she knew it was about to get interesting.
"R-ight."
[Exit Plush Ramen & Orange Glow]
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