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Lamer posted a topic in Sugarcube Corner CafeAnother poll, with unis for now. Also, no, I don't support Twilicorn.
Whatever You Want posted a topic in Sugarcube Corner CafeWe have topics for 4 of the Mane 6 (Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie) but none for Twilight who is best pony for srsly. Now here are the three reasons why Twilight is better than your favourite pony: 1) She is smart. Who else would live inside a library and study all day? Fortunately she found the magic of friendship, and without her we wouldn't have had lessons every week. Also she is the only pony that has any common sense, although I'm unsure whether that is related to her smartness. 2) She is the most adorable pony (U mad Fluttershy fans?) in Equestria. I'm pretty certain everyone Daww'd at filly Twilight in Cutie Mark Chronicles and she is still a cute pony. With this she also has the best and most cute quotes such as "Yes, yes, yes..." and "Hi girls" and even when she was insane she still managed to be cute. Plus with fan art like this it's quite clearer she is 20% cuter than every other pony. 3) She is the best magic user in Ponyville and possibly Equestria. She is so good at magic that she even vanquished an Ursa Minor Major AND made a fool out of The Great and Powerful Trixie, and that was in the same night! She can teleport herself and other people, pick up things, grow mustaches, turn rocks into pimp hats (like Gummy's one), blow wind and create a random door, you name another pony that can do that. Also she turned into a Rapidash in that one episode. I was in a rush to post this, so I'll expand on these points when I have more time. Also Rarity needs a bit of love, lets have a 3 reasons topic for Rarity too... D:
Wildfire posted a topic in Sugarcube Corner Cafeforget about our poltical leaders twilight sparkle is gonna swoop in and save the world .love and tolrence ftw
TheFlowerPoison posted a topic in Sugarcube Corner Cafehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u6UG8z3VHI
littlebrony posted a topic in Twilight Sparkle's LibraryThis is a story i am working on so here is chapter one tell me what you think. note i wrote chapter one a few weeks into being a brony. Equestria Dreams While sitting at my computer watching My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic. I started to day dream about what it would be like to be a pony on the show. And soon I fell asleep and was dreaming about My Little Pony. All of a sudden I hear the voice of twilight sparkle. She was trying to wake me up it sounded like. And it just kept getting louder and louder. I snapped out of my slumber wide awake. But I kept hearing her voice. Hey were you sleeping while watching us. I was in shock. Twilight Sparkle seemed to be talking to me through the computer. So I replied I guess I dosed off. Wandering if she was going to reply again. Well you seemed like you was having a good dream huh. I stared at her in shock. I was talking to Twilight Sparkle. She then said. Do you want to see a cool trick I just learned. Uhhh sure I reply. I see her horn light up. All of a sudden a vortex opened up behind me and I was sucked into it. Every thing was black. Then I felt a small breeze and heard Twilight again speaking to me. Hey wake up. Wake up. WAKE UP!!!. I came to and I was staring her in the face. I jumped back in shock. Then noticed something else. I looked down And I saw hoofs. Then I looked behind me and saw I had a mane and tail. I passed out. Again I was being woke up by Twilights voice. I come to again. She then said sorry about that. I should have warned you about what I was going to do. Whats going on here I said. Oh well. I kind of brought you into my world and made you into one of us. Wait Wait Wait. You made me into a pony and I am in Equestria. Yep that is right said Twilight. Well this is very interesting. I said. Then I look to my rear and said. Well I don't guess I have a cutie mark do I. No you got to earn that like every other pony. Said Twilight. Then I looked again. Hey im a Pegasus. Sweet I can fly. Yes you can fly but I have Rainbow Dash coming over to show you the ropes in a bit. She said. Oh My GOSH I get to meet Rainbow Dash this is so awesome. I said in excitement. Yep you two are going to get along just fine. Twilight why to you make me into a pony any way. I asked. Well I have been watching you for a while. You seem happiest when you are watching us. You just needed a change in your life and I gave it to you. She said. I could not help my self. I jumped on top of her and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Thank you so much Twilight. Your welcome, She replied. Hmm were is Rainbow Dash? Its not like her to be late. Said Twilight Sparkle. The we hear a boom and a rainbow shoots out across the skies. Well it looks like she is practicing the sonic rain boom again. No wonder she is late. That has been bugging her all week. Oh look there she is. I see her flying really fast towards us with a rainbow shooting out from behind her. She stops mid flight and lands right in front of me. My mouth dropped and I could not say a word. I was so happy to be standing in front of the coolest pony I have ever laid my eyes upon. So you are the pony in town that I get to teach how to fly huh. Said Rainbow Dash. I uh uh uh am y-y-y-your biggest fan. I said. Well thanks, but i'm not here to talk about how awesome I am. I am here to teach you how to fly. Are you ready to hit the skys. Asked Rainbow Dash. YEAH I AM. Lets do this. I want to be able to fly as fast as you. I said in excitement. Whoa there. That is going to take a lot of time to learn how to do. Lets just teach you the basics and the I will let you go from there. Said Rainbow Dash. Now start flapping those wings. I started flapping and I felt my self start to lift off the ground. This was a feeling I loved. I looked up at a cloud. And with out thinking twice I started flying towards it. Rainbow Dash watched me. And said to Twilight Sparkle. Wow I think we have a natural flier on out hands. I didn't even have to tell her any thing. Twilight gave a Nod to agree. I land on the cloud and I can not help but lay down on the cloud. It was amazing. Just like a really soft bed. It does not take long for Rainbow Dash to come and lay beside of me. Its a good feeling huh. She said. Yeah I said. You should come up to my place and room with me. I have plenty of room. I know you don't want to stay on the ground. I can already tell your place is in the sky. I would love that Rainbow Dash. Are you sure thats ok though. I mean we only just met. I asked. Yeah im sure, she replied in a happy tone. Before we go though. Can you introduce me to the other ponies. I asked. Sure she said. But first, what is your name. I thought for a moment and then said. Oh my name is Windy. I like that name Rainbow Dash said with a smile. With that we was off to meet the others. Soon I found my self coming up on a big apple orchard. My heart grew with excitement, as we landed next to a barn. We waited for awhile, and then I heard Rainbow Dash yell for Apple Jack. Hold on to your hoofs for just a sec. I am on my way. Said Apple Jack. Soon I saw Apple Jack come around the corner of the barn. What do you want Rainbow Dash? She asked. Oh I just wanted you to meet the new pony in town. Said Rainbow Dash. Apple Jack Stared At me for a moment, and said. Well nice to meet you. I'm Apple Jack. I help run this apple orchard run by my family. And we make some of the best apple pies you have ever tasted. So what's your name, She asked I'm Windy, and I am pleased to meet you. I said. Well thats a nice name. Wait. Your a Pegasus pony. Oh this is going to be fun for Rainbow Dash. Said Apple Jack. Well she is not that strong of a flier yet. That will take some time I think. Said Rainbow Dash. I look at Rainbow Dash with a puzzled look. What?? said Rainbow Dash. Do a sonic rain boom and I will take that back. I looked at her and said. Yeah thats not going to happen for a while. Well Apple Jack. I better be taking her to the other ponies houses. Said Rainbow Dash. Thats just dandy. You all have a good day now. Said Apple Jack. We took off again, and headed towards Pinky Pies house. When we landed I knocked on the door. And now one come. Hmm that is odd. Said Rainbow Dash. Lets just go in. Im sure that she is home. Rainbow Dash opened the door. And it was pitch black. Hello Pinky Pie are you home? Pinky Pie? Then with out warning. All the lights come on and every one shouted Surprise!!! I jumped and with in a slight state of shock. Every one was there. Then Pinky Pie burst out into a song. Welcome to Pony Ville It's a magical and wonder full place to stay. Welcome to Pony Ville lets go play play play. Pinky Pie!!! said every one but me who was on the verge of tears. Oh sorry If I scared you. Hehehe. Said Pinky Pie. So Whats your name huh huh huh. Asked Pinky Pie. I'm Windy, its nice to meet you, and all the ponies. I said. Well then alow me to give you a proper welcome to Ponyville. Said Rarity. If you every need any thing darling. Feel free to ask. But we simply must make you a nice dress, and I think I know what to make you. This is going to be so fun. Well that would be very kind of you, I said. I looked over in the corner of the room and saw a pony just hiding. So I decided I would go and introduce myself to her. Hey I'm Windy. I'm the new pony in this town, and thought I would come and introduce my self. I said with a cheerful voice. She looked at me and the innocent voice came out that would melt the heart of any pony. She said, I'm Flutter Shy. Its very nice to meet you. What do you do around here? I asked. Oh I care for all the animals and make sure they are happy and healthy. That is very sweet of you Flutter Shy. I said. I hope we can become very good friends. Umm... Windy I think Twilight Sparkle is wanting you. Said Flutter Shy. Ok its been nice meeting you. Hope we can hang out some time soon. I said. So I went back to see whats Twilight Sparkle wanted. Do you need me Twilight. I asked. I just wanted to talk to you for a few minutes. She said. You look like you are going to be just fine in Ponyville, And that makes me happy to know. I was wondering. Do you have a place to stay yet. Or do you want to stay with me? She asked. Oh yeah. I have a place. Rainbow Dash invited me to come and stay with her at her house in the sky. But thanks for the offer. I said. Well thats good to hear. I thought I would tell you that Princess Celestia is coming to town, and she wants to meet you. If that is ok. She asked. Oh yes that would be fine I said. Wait you said the Princess is coming today!!! said Rarity. Yes she will be here in a few hours said Twilight Sparkle. Oh no no no. We can't let Windy meet her with out anything to wear. That would be disgraceful. I won't allow it. Said Rarity in a stern voice. With that she runs out the door to try to find something for Windy to wear. Sorry about that,said Twilight Sparkle. She gets like that from time to time. But you can't say no. Ok its ok. I understand. I said. I looked around and saw no signs of Apple Jack, and asked. Were is Apple Jack at. I have not seen her since the farm. Oh She should be here soon. She had to make a few stops before coming over. Said Twilight Sparkle. Hey Windy come over here for a sec. Rainbow Dash yelled. So I run over to go see what she wants. I'm going up to Cloudsdell tomorrow it you want to come with me. She asked. Sure that would be fun Rainbow Dash. I would like that. I said. Yeah I want to show you were I learned how to fly, and were the weather is made. Said Rainbow Dash. The you hear Apple Jack come in the door. Sorry I'm late every one. But I had to chase Apple Bloom down so she could come to. With a flash I was right next to Apple Bloom. Aww arn't you the cutest little filly I said. Apple Bloom is my little sister said Apple Jack. As you can see. She is being a little shy right now. Apple Bloom say hi to Windy. Said Apple Jack. She looked down at the ground, and said hi in a shy tone. Don't worry Windy she will warm up to you soon. She was so excited when I told her about you. Said Apple Jack. Well thats ok. I don't expect her to warm up to me that quick. I mean she is just a little filly after all. I said. So I turned back towards Pinky Pie. Who was nose deep in a bowl of punch. I could not help but laugh at her. She was a silly pony after all. Pinky Pie looked up from the punch bowl and saw me. Hmm punch is all ways better when you dive in head first. She said with a laugh. I could not help but laugh at what she said. She has a wild since of humor. Wow I replied. I think this is going to be a good place to stay. More like the best place ever. I would not imagine living any were else. Said Pinky Pie. Ok Ok your right. This is the best place ever to live. I said in Agreement. Now that you agree, would you like some punch. She asked. I looked at her and said. I think I will pass this time. With a smile. Suit your self, she said. Then proceeded to continue dunking her snout in the punch. With that I decided to go talk to Rainbow Dash for a bit. But I didn't make it far. I'm back Windy, Called Rarity. She the produced a wonderful dress. I was memorized by it. I could not speak. Well what do you think of it Windy, asked Rarity. I LOVE IT. I yelled. Well thats wonderful dear. Considering I just through it together in under two hours. Thank goodness for a magical horn. She said. Now lets get this on you before the Princess arrives. It did not take long for her to have me all dolled up and ready to meet the pincess. Every one was in ah over me when they say me. How does it feel, asked Rarity. It feels wonderful. I said in excitement. Twilight Sparkle then came up to me and said. You look wonderfull. The princess with be here in a few minutes. I just for word, and don't be nervous. She will love you. I ope your right. I told Twilight Sparkle. I know she will said Twilight. I was starting to get really nervous. And it showed. The other ponies could see the tears rolling from my eyes. Fluttershy come up too me. It will be ok. Said Fluttershy. Some thing about her voice made me feel a lot better. Thank you Fluttershy. You really know how to cheer a pony up. I said to her with a slight smile. Soon I heard a know at the door. I knew who it was. Twilight Sparkle ran to the door. I watched as she opened the door. Then with the door fully open. I saw Princess Celestia with two guards by her sides. I watched as she gracefully walked though the door. It did not take long for her to spot me. She walked over to towards me. I keeled down in front of her. Raise up, and let me see your face. She looked at me for a moment and said. My my, such a pretty pony must have a pretty name as well. So what is your little one. With a stutter i my voice I said. My name is Windy. Well then Windy. It gives me great honor to welcome you to Ponyville. She said. Oh and Wendy. Let me give you some advice. Don't be so nervous when I am around. I don't bite. With a slight nudge from her snout. I smiled at her and giggled a little at what she just said. I promise to be the best pony I can be princess. And it a pleasure to meet you. I said. Now with all that said. I am proud to make Windy a member of Equestria. Tears started pooring from my eyes. I was so happy. My dream was coming true, right before my eyes. I looked around and I also saw Twilight crying as well. I walked over to Twilight with tears still rolling from my eyes. Why are you crying Twilight I asked. I can tell that your happy and that makes me happy. Said Twilight. Princess Celestia saw me and Twilight crying. She came over to us and gave us both a hug. We both cuddled up to her, and felt her warm embrace. There there little ones, she said. Time to dry those tears and enjoy the party. Pinky Pie decided this would be the perfect time to start some music and start dancing. It did not take long for her to us all laughing. It is just what we needed to make every thing feel complete. Well then it is time for me to go back, said Princess Celestia. We all bowed down as she left the party. After a few hours passed. The ponies were starting to leave. I looked over and saw that Rainbow Dash was over in the corner with Apple Jack. It seemed like they were competing. I then say Apple Bloom looking as though she was going to fall asleep. I could tell it was going to be awhile before they were done. So I went and laid down next to Apple Bloom. Who was just staring at the fireplace. I put my hoof over her and said. Hey there Apple Bloom. You look like you are getting tired. Yeah I am she said. But when Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash start competing. They don't stop for a long time. Said Apple Bloom. Well if you want to, you cansleep here and I will wake you when they are ready to go. I said. Are you sure she asked. Sure Im sure I said. Now you just sleep. You are still a little filly, and you need your sleep. Ok Windy. Thank you so much Windy, you are such a good friend. I slowly watched as she drifted off to sleep. She looked to cute while she was sleeping. Another hour passed until they were done. Apple Jack looked over and saw me laying beside Apple Bloom. Now aint that sweet. Windy I told you she would take up to you. Its not just any one she will fall asleep beside. You are a special pony. I can feel it. I hate to wake her up. But it it time to go home. Don't wake her I said. Just put her on my back, And I will carry her home. I said. I can't let you do that Windy. She is not that light. Said Apple Jack. I don't mind really. I just want to spend a little more time with her before I go. Ok said Apple Jack. I'm not going to argue with you. I let them load Apple Bloom onto my back and I proceeded to walk out the door with her. Trying to to wake her. For I did not want to disturb her peaceful slumber. As we walked, Apple Jack said. You know Windy. I might have you baby sit Apple Bloom every now and then. If you don't mind. I don't mind I said with a smile. I love kids, Well Apple Bloom can be a hand full. I can't get many people to watch her because of that reason. Well you don't have to worry about that with me Apple Jack. I am able to get right down to the same level as kids, and can read them like a book. I said. That makes me very happy to hear Windy. Said Apple Jack. Don't forget, she also has me to help, Said Rainbow Dash. Well Rainbow Dash. I don't mind you helping, Just don't teach her any thing she don't need to know. I know how you are. Said Apple Jack. It looks like I am going to have to watch after two kids, I said with a slight laugh. Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack both started laughing at what I said. Yeah I can be kind of childish some times, Said rainbow dash. After a few minutes went by we arrived at the farm. I took Apple Bloom inside and layed her down on her bed. She looked so sweet and Innocent. I could not help but shed a tear of joy. I gave her a slight kiss on the head and said. Ok Rainbow Dash lets go home before it gets to late. Ok then lets fly. Said Rainbow Dash. Just as I was taking off, Apple Jack said thanks for watching out for Apple Bloom. She needs some one like you to look up too. And you never know you and her might just earn your cutie marks together. I smiled and said. Its no problem Apple Jack If you need me just let me know and I will come. Hey what are you waiting on Windy its time to go, said Rainbow Dash. Have to go Apple Jack bye. And with that I was gone in a flash. We raced to Rainbow Dash's house in the sky. When we finally arrived my jaw dropped. It was beautiful. I was once again speechless. I found my self like that a lot here lately. So what do you think. Said Rainbow Dash. I built it myself. I love it I said. Well lets go inside she said. Upon going inside. Rainbow Dash showed me around and took me to my room. Here we are Windy. This is your room. I hope you like it. I looked around and saw the view from the window. I could see all of Ponyville. This is great Rainbow Dash. Well I am glad you like it. She said. It took me so long to make it. I just finished it last year and was looking for another flier to live with me. I am glad you came around. It was getting boring flying the skys with no competition. We you have it now, I replied. Well Windy. I guess it is time to get to bed. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow. I watched as Rainbow Dash left the room. I could not believe the events that happened that day. I was excited to know that I had many more adventures to come and could not wait to see what would happen next. I layed down in the bed and soon. I was fast Asleep and in a nice peaceful slumber.
LightningBright posted a topic in Twilight Sparkle's LibraryThe lights were dim enough already. The forest canopy forced the small amount of light there was to retreat into tiny groupings, leaving only small spots of light strewn across the forest floor. Now, it seemed, the world was slipping into darkness. Lightning Bright pressed a wing against his flank gingerly, then quickly jerked it away when it stung his wound. He tried to stand, tried to get away, but his legs wouldn't hold him. All he could muster was a pathetic crawl, a dragging motion that only succeeded in speeding the flowing of blood from his side. The sound of hooves drew his attention, but they sounded like vague recordings, like a tape player nearby was taunting him with the illusion of hope. Whether or not the hooves were real, whatever possessed them wouldn't make it in time. The darkness had already been replaced by photosensitivity, as Lightning Bright's head buzzed from what was suddenly a very bright environment. His heartbeat pounded in his ears, and as the hooves neared, he heard a voice. The voice was kind, and even though he couldn't hear what it was saying, despite it being upon him, he suddenly felt warm content, and let himself slip into unconsciousness for what he presumed would be eternity. Lightning Bright woke with a start. His warm feeling of nothingness was suddenly replaced with the sharp, harsh feeling of reality crashing itself in on his mind. He smelled food, cooked apples of some sort. He felt the throbbing of the gash in his flank, now wrapped in a bandage of some kind. He saw the interior of a nice forest house, seeing, through the window, the Everfree Forest, a trail of disturbed earth and blood leading up to the door. He felt safe. A slight humming was coming from what he presumed was the kitchen. It was the most beautiful sound he had ever heard, a melodious tune he had never heard. It lulled him, a sense of comfort enveloping him. A tiny, yellow mare peeked her head through the door, her large, bright blue eyes shining. She noticed Lightning was awake, then made a high pitched squeal, and retreated around the corner. She peeked back around, her cheeks a soft pink, and she slowly clipped around the corner. Her mark was that of butterflies, and she walked in small spurts, as if approaching a wild beast… Technically, she was. "Uhm… Mister… Uhh… You… shouldn't… You probably… Uhm… Are you… okay??" Her speech was soft and cute, and Lightning caught himself blushing, feeling the sudden urge to draw closer to her. "Uhm… I'm alright…" he muttered, averting his eyes to hide his thoughts. "Oh… Okay… Uhm… Well… I'm making… I'm making apple fritters… If you… Want… Some…" said the mare, shying away from him. "Okay… Thank you… I'll just rest for now." "Oh…" she squeaked, suddenly blushing. "Okay… They'll be in here… If you want…" She retreated into the other room with a noticeable haste. Lightning took that moment to test out his legs. He clipped across the room gingerly, every step with one of his left legs sending pain across his flank. He took a deep breath and spread his wings. His left wouldn't fully extend, clipping off a full 2 inches from his overall spread. He sighed. This healing process was going to take a while. He slowly but surely limped his way into the kitchen. The yellow mare was busy at the stove, so she didn't notice him stepping his way lightly into the room. He clipped his way over to her, silently observing. Now that he had the chance to get a good look at her, he noticed the more subtle of her features. For some reason, he had not realized her mane was pink, and now that he did, he noticed the shine it had to it. Her stance was that of a shy young girl, her hooves close together, her wings drawn in tight, and her back arched, as if she were drawing into herself, drawing away from the world. His wound throbbed menacingly, and he let out a dull whimper. Apparently she heard, for her head quickly snapped in his direction, and her hooves made a stance of retreat, sliding away from him cautiously. "Were… Were you sneaking up on me?" she whispered, her eyes wide and fearful. "No, I… I was…" he felt his face burn, for he realized as he was about to say it the oddness of what he was truly doing; watching her, looking her over. She gave him a look of doubt, a look that could have melted the heart of a dragon. "I was… I was watching you." He let the words come out, but they felt like blades when he did. "That's… Just a little weird…" She gave him yet another look, this time, a look of slight fear, like she was creeped out. "I… Well, it's been so long since… Nevermind. I'll go back into the other room. Sorry…" He made for the doorway, but she stopped him. "No, tell me. It's been so long since what?" Genuine concern flashed across her face, her eyes lit up. "…since I've seen another pony." "Why's that? What were you doing in the Forest that long?" "I live there… Have for my whole life." A look of sadness presented itself on her face, and she said, with the sound of tears in her voice, "Who would do that to their young?" "…I'm not sure." "Well… You're not living there anymore." She was suddenly very adamant, a fierce look in her eyes. "I don't belong here…" He started, limping towards the doorway a bit. "Says who? Because I sure as sugar won't let you leave. Something hurt you, bad, and whatever it is probably isn't happy it missed getting you for good. If you go out there again… Who knows what will happen. You're going to stay here, in my house." Her stance had changed, her hooves spread, as if she were physically forcing him into this with all her might. "I… But…" "No! You're going to stay here, and let me take care of you. End of story. Now, here's a fritter. Eat up, and then go back to sleep." She set a plate on the table nearby, then walked out of the room. Lightning stood there dumbfounded. She had changed from timidity to ferocity in such speed that he was unprepared for it. He stood there, then suddenly his left side started to give. He kneeled at the table, looked at the fritter, and then suddenly realized just how hungry he was. He ate the pastry in three bites. He had never tasted anything so delicious. He sat there, savoring the taste in his mouth, and before he knew it, his exhaustion and contentment took over, and he was suddenly asleep with head on the table. A sudden banging sound jolted Lightning awake. His neck ached from the odd angle at which he had slept, but his instincts overrode the pain, and he quickly looked towards the sound. A pony was at the door, a pony he had yet to see. The mare at the door was purple in color, with a mane of darker purple with pink streaks. A unicorn's horn jutted from between strands of mane. From this angle, Lightning couldn't see much more, though he could make out a star-type shape on her flank, probably her mark. Though there was no immediate threat of danger, as far as he could tell, Lightning still decided to hustle out of sight, at as fast as his wounded body would allow, rounding the fridge, and staying there, ear slightly around the corner, so as to hear what was going on. He heard the yellow mare's timid voice, with the usual "Coming!". The sound of hooves sounded down the stairway, and he heard the door open. "Fluttershy, is everything alright? I saw the blood coming up to your door and feared the worst…" The words were from a voice he did not recognize, signifying that the purple mare was the owner of the voice. Her voice carried a certain confidence with it, and one could tell from it that she was both intelligent and proud. "Oh… It's fine, Twilight. I was just helping a wounded pony… He's hurt pretty bad… He's lucky I was there, or he might have never made it out of the Forest…" His savior was obviously the Fluttershy that Twilight had addressed. When speaking with Twilight, there was no more of the timidity in her voice. Twilight was obviously a close friend, and Fluttershy appeared very calm and comfortable around her. "Fluttershy… You know you shouldn't do that… You remember what happened with the kelpie?" "Well… Yes…" he heard Fluttershy scrape the ground guiltily. Her voice showed that her experience with a kelpie had not gone well. Lightning had once encountered a kelpie in the Forest. It had enticed him to a pond, and he had almost fallen for it, but at the last moment, kicked it in the snout and broke free from its spell. Fluttershy had obviously had a much less fortunate encounter. "Exactly. You can't just take any creature in, even if they SEEM harmless…" "Well… Harmless isn't the word I'd… Use… He seems pretty strong… And tough…" "…is he good-looking?" "…what??" "It was a joke, hun. Calm down. Listen, where is he? Maybe I can look him over…" "No, he's asleep right now… Let him rest… He's harmless asleep…" "…fine. Just let me know when he's awake, alright? I don't want anything bad happening to you…" "Okay…" "Alright. Bye, Fluttershy." "Bye…" The door closed, but Fluttershy didn't move. Lightning looked around the corner to see her watching Twilight leave, as if making sure she was safe. "…see what I mean?" Fluttershy jumped at Lightning's words, then backed away a tad, as if previewing retreat. "Oh… You're… You're awake…" she said, showing guilt on her face. Even if he hadn't heard her conversation, her face would have told the tale instead. "Mhm. And that kind of attitude is exactly why I don't belong here… No one trusts what comes from the Everfree Forest… Not even ponies." "I… I trust you." "Sure you do. That's why you shy away from me whenever you see me." Lightning made for the door, Fluttershy sidling her way away from him as he approached. "Psh. Even now, after claiming to trust me, you move away from me as if I were a monster… I'm leaving." "No… Wait…" She stepped towards him, stopping him in his tracks. He watched her, not without menace, as she slowly approached him. "I… I don't trust very many ponies… I don't trust very many creatures in general… But I trust my friends, and even if you were evil or mean… They would never let anything happen to me. And even then… You seem fine to me…" She nuzzled his nose gently, causing his face to severely burn. He stepped away, the contact foreign to him. "Oh… I'm sorry… I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable… I just… I… I thought it'd… Help you feel better…" Fluttershy blushed slightly, though this was a common occurrence. "No… It's fine, I just… I'm lost, on all of this… I've never had a friend before…" "Well… There's… There's a first time for everything… Right?" she said, with a smile flickering across her face. Lightning's face lit up. The way she spoke the words warmed him, and he suddenly felt nothing but happiness. "Friends." Something he'd always wanted, but had given up hope on. "Yes… Yes there is…" he said, returning her friendly nuzzle with his first ever smile on his face. For a few weeks, Lightning and Fluttershy stayed rather distant, not because of the friendly nuzzling or the fact that Lightning felt compelled to please Fluttershy in any way possible, but mostly because neither was used to the idea of living with someone. To both of them, life was a one-pony ride, and other people just joined for a bit, or, in Lightning's case, never at all. On the few occasions that they DID speak, Fluttershy would regale Lightning with tales of adventure. To most people, these stories would have either been unbelievable or annoying. To Lightning, these tales were both fully believable and rather engaging. It wasn't that the subject was surprising, or that it spoke of things he had never seen, but rather, it spoke of something he had never experienced: adventure. He had never had friends to share an adventure with, and therefore, anything he ever did was a solo thing, and there was no sense of adventure or mystery. All it was to him was a fight for survival. Eventually, Fluttershy started to slowly get used to having another pony in the house, and once her guard was lowered, Lightning got to hear of everything about her day. It was as though she was letting loose something she had always held in, but had never found an outlet for. Her capacity for speech was amazing, and he always felt at ease around her, like he could never get hurt, like she would always be there for him. After about a month, Fluttershy started asking him about himself in the middle of her long speeches. He never wanted to answer; her stories were so full of wonder and young charm. His stories were dark, cold, and gruesome. He had scars that would never go away, not least of which was the one in his left side. When it came up, all he'd do is tell her that he'd tell her some other time, then urge her to continue her story, which she always did with earnest. He wondered if they were on the same level. He would do anything for her, and he wasn't sure what he felt for her. He didn't know about such foreign concepts as love and devotion. All he knew was that, no matter what she asked of him, he would do it in a heartbeat. Part of him wondered, however, if she felt the same about him. The more he thought about it, though, the more he realized that, in the end, it really didn't matter. He wouldn't, couldn't change how he felt, no matter how she felt. Eventually, his devotion was put to the test, by none other than a stranger pony of red and black. A pony named Darkly Tempest. Lightning had just awakened in his usual spot in the main room. It took him a second to notice, but Fluttershy had moved downstairs and slept next to him. She shook in her sleep, no doubt in the throes of a nightmare. This wasn't the first time he had awoken to her next to him. The first time, he had been startled, but she explained how she had never had anywhere to go when the nightmares set in, and now, with him here, that issue was no longer present. He nudged her gently, and she woke with a twitch. Her ears flicked a bit, she rubbed her eyes, then she quickly got up, and, in her usual fashion, apologized for sleeping next to him. "I'm sorry, I just had a terrible nightmare, and I couldn't sleep…" "Listen, Fluttershy, you don't have to apologize every time… I understand. I'm used to it." "Oh… Okay… You don't mind me… Sleeping with you?" "No, I don't. Not at all." "Okay…" she looked on the verge of more words, but she seemed to decide against them. She got up and walked around a bit, stretching out. Out in the yard, her rabbit friends hopped around dreamily, searching for who knows what. Lightning got up, stretched out as well, then strode over to the window, watching the rabbits in their endless scavenging. A rainbow formed in the distance with unprecedented speed, then quickly disappeared. "Uhm… Fluttershy?" "Yeah?" "Do rainbows… Last a short time around here?" "What? Oh! You probably saw Rainbow Dash!" "Rainbow Dash? You didn't tell me her name was so… Literal." "Mhm! She's so cool! She's the fastest Pegasus in all of Ponyville, or maybe even Equestria! She helps control the weather around town, and she's got this HUGE cloud house/castle thing, and…" During her story, Lightning had vaguely registered a red and black shape approaching the house at unnatural speeds. However, what it was didn't fully register until it was fully upon them, and Lightning barely had time to tackle Fluttershy to the ground before the wall where they were standing was destroyed. A red and black Pegasus tumbled into the room, trailing smoke and debris, then came to an abrupt stop on the adjacent wall, smashing its face. Fluttershy got up with extreme speed, running over to the injured stallion and checking to see how it was. In the distance, the rainbow appeared again, then suddenly sped toward the house, screeching to a halt on the lawn. In its wake stood a light blue mare, with a mane of vibrant rainbow colors. A mark of a rain cloud with a rainbow lightning bolt was on her side, and she walked with a swagger, a competitive air. "Fluttershy, what happened?" She stopped dead in her tracks, staring at Lightning, then, with a speed that he could not predict, tackled Lightning full-tilt, sending him to the ground, then planted him with all hooves surrounding him. "What did you do to Fluttershy's house!?" she yelled, glaring at him menacingly. "Wait… No… Rainbow Dash…" Fluttershy ran into the room shouting. "It wasn't him! He's a good guy, I've been telling you all along. He saved me from this other pony in here." Rainbow Dash looked from her to him, then slowly stepped off of Lightning, gave him a once over, then ran into the other room, without apology or remark. "I'm sorry about her… She's really protective, and doesn't want me to be hurt…" "Yeah, well… Neither do I. Now let's find out why this pony just crashed through your wall." The pony awoke some five hours later. His eyes fluttered for a moment, then he was suddenly on his feet, his head quickly jerking about as if he were looking for something. His eyes met Lightning's, then, without warning, head-butted him with full force. "Ahh, what the hell is that for?!" "You made me crash, didn't you?" "What? No! You smashed right through my friend's wall!" "…where am I?" "What??" "…nice house." Lightning just stared at him. It was like every nerve had been knocked loose in the crash. The stallion seemed barely able to connect thoughts into coherent sentences. "Listen, what made you crash?" Lightning tried, hoping to get reasoning out of him. "I'm… Not exactly sure. It's all fuzzy. I remember speeding through the air for some reason… Then I was waking up here, head-butting you…" "Well, you were carrying saddlebags." Lightning pushed the bags toward the black stallion, taking the opportunity to give him a once-over. The stallion was built shorter than him, with a short mane of black and red, a dark coat, a red vest of some sort, and a mark of a thunderbolt crossed with a knife. He picked up his saddlebags, set them on his back, made to walk forward, then suddenly collapsed in a heap on the floor, out like a light. Lightning turned to the other two. Fluttershy looked genuinely concerned, but Rainbow Dash was laughing heavily. She obviously found humor in the stallion's loose screws. "Rainbow Dash!" Fluttershy lectured. "Don't be mean! He's obviously seriously hurt! We need to take care of him…" "Wait, what? Fluttershy, you can't make your house into a Red Hoof Inn! It's already bad enough with Lightning here taking up space, now you want to take in ANOTHER injured pony?" "Lightning is NOT taking up space! I have plenty of room, and this pony needs help!" Lightning stared at the pony on the floor, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully, despite his traumatic head injury. He looked at the saddlebags, but decided against looking in them wouldn't be right. Something about them itched at him, though, and he resolved to keep an eye on them." Behind him, the two mares were still arguing. "Well then, how about Lightning stays with me until this pony's healed?" Lightning jerked around, staring at the two, lost on how the conversation had taken this turn. Rainbow Dash glanced at him, but the idea she had just presented didn't seem to thrill her any more than it thrilled him. "Well… I guess that would work…" Fluttershy seemed unsure of her words, but also seemed to see some necessity in them. "Then it's settled. You." She growled, glaring at Lightning. "Come with me." "Wait, what? No… What if this pony decides to pull something?" "Don't worry, I'll check in on them every day." "But… I…" "Listen, Lightning…" Fluttershy clipped over to him, drawing herself close. "This will only be for a few days… I'll wait until he can at least walk straight, then I'll take him to a real doctor… Okay?" "But… What if…" "I'll be fine." She said soothingly, nuzzling him gently. She drew him in for a hug. "…okay. I'll come over whenever Rainbow Dash does, alright?" "Okay…" Fluttershy said, with a saddened smile on her face. Lightning slowly walked out of the house, then, for the first time in a month, unfurled his wings, and gently lifted off. Rainbow Dash appeared next to him quickly. "Try to keep up." She said, a smirk on her face. "Wait, no…" Before the words left his mouth, she was off. Though it pained him to say it, he admired her speed, not to mention how readily she used it. He stretched his wings for a second, then zoomed off along the rainbow trail. He was still pretty fast, but he had lost a few miles per hour with his injury, and he definitely had to fight from drifting right. However, he eventually caught up to Dash. She looked over, her eyes growing wide in surprise, as he slowly but surely overtook her. He looked ahead, and saw castle made of clouds, no doubt the "house" that Fluttershy was speaking of. He neared it, then tried to put on the brakes His braking wasn't very good. He slammed into the solidified clouds viciously, skipping a few times before rolling into the moat that Dash had made. He surfaced to her laughter, with her rolling on the ground in tears. "Nice landing! You friends with Red back there?" she snorted in between gasps of air. He sneered at her, then coughed up water. He shook his head, sending droplets wide, partially drenching Rainbow Dash. "Hey!" She said indignantly. "Oops, I'm SOOO sorry." He retorted, voice thick with sarcasm. "Alright, listen here." Rainbow Dash said, leaping to her feet and standing with authority. "You're now in MY house. I don't know how Fluttershy acted with you, but don't expect that same behavior from me. She's a lot more sensitive than me." "Duly noted." Lightning said, yet again airing his sarcasm. She glared at him. "Now, here're the rules. One: If I tell you not to touch something, you better not touch it. Two: NEVER move around my clouds. Three: If I tell you to do something, then do it without question. Understand?" Lightning looked at her with a look of livid anger. "What, you take someone into your house, then make them feel like they're in prison? I was better off with Fluttershy, at least she knows how to treat people! I'm a guest at your house, and I may not know much about the world, but I know that it's hardly fair to be a slave driver to your friend's friend!" "I don't care WHOSE friend you are! This is my house! I didn't HAVE to take you in!" "Then maybe you shouldn't have!" Lightning was suddenly filled with rage. How could two ponies be so different? And friends, no less. "I did this as a favor to my friend! In the meantime, suck it up! Now, I have to go bring in a thunderstorm in a few minutes. Stay here, and remember what I said!" Then, without another word, she was off, her trail lasting a few seconds before following after her. Lightning shuffled his way inside, dejected. He found an area of the living room that was fairly comfortable, laid down, then drifted off to sleep. Lightning was suddenly in a field. It was wide open, a gentle breeze wafting in from the north end. He stood there for a second, basking in the peace of it all. Suddenly, the trees on the edge of the clearing closed in around him, encasing him in near-darkness. He ran through the woods with haste, looking for anything, anypony to help him. In the distance, he spotted Fluttershy's house. He made for it at great speed, but no matter how much ground he covered, it never neared closer. He ran until his legs wouldn't hold him, then he knelt on the ground gasping for air. In the distance, an explosion of red and black blew open Fluttershy's house, sending debris into the air. He tried to stand, to go and save her, but his left side was suddenly numb. His wound was reopened, yet somehow much larger, and her bled profusely onto the ground. His blood appeared rainbow in his stupor, and he heard the approach of hooves, but all he heard was the taunting voice of Rainbow Dash, telling him he was too late. He suddenly awoke. The thunderstorm was crashing outside, and Rainbow Dash was clearly home, the entryway wet with fresh rain. He heard a shower running upstairs, and he looked around. Part of him had hoped he'd awake to find himself still in Fluttershy's home, with her cuddled up next to him. He'd have told her about HIS nightmare this time, and she could have nuzzled him and calmed him down. Instead, he was in the cloud castle, sleeping on the bare floor, and all he had to wake up to was Rainbow Dash, someone who would probably never get along with him. He sighed, resolved to stay happy until tomorrow, when he'd see Fluttershy again, if only briefly, then dozed off into a thankfully dreamless sleep. The following week felt turbulent, though not for the obvious reasons. Lightning was becoming accustomed to the cloud castle and its sole resident, and he and her had formed the basis of a friendship. They weren't NEARLY as close as he and Fluttershy were, but they were friendly, at least. The turbulence came when that friendship became complicated. He saw Fluttershy fairly often, but mostly, he stretched his wings by racing Rainbow Dash. Generally she won, especially given his wound. Fluttershy wasn't exaggerating when she spoke of her speed, and with the gash in his side not quite healed, he was even worse off against her. During one race, they were tasked with running one circle around Ponyville, then returning back to the cloud castle before the other. Rainbow Dash did the countdown, as usual. "Alright, ready? Three… Two…" Lightning took off, giving himself an advantage, leaving her before the sound of her disapproval could reach him. He sped in a circle over top of the bakery, but as he rounded it and headed to Sweet Apple Acres, Rainbow Dash began to catch up. She started to press his wing to the limit, and as she came up on his left side during the final stretch, his wing gave out, sending him into her. They fell into the castle, tumbling over each other over until they came to a stop. Lightning pushed himself up on his knees, then realized he was right on top of Dash. She turned a deep red, but didn't push him off. Instead, she directed her eyes away from him, as if hiding something that could show in her eyes. Lightning was lost on what to do. He had never been in a situation like this, not even with Fluttershy, the first person he had ever felt for. Rainbow Dash solved the issue for him. She suddenly snuggled up close to him, nuzzling his neck gently, making his legs give way. He fell on top of her, and she drew his face close to hers and kissed him. To say that this feeling was foreign is the least of it. The feeling of the kiss was a shock to Lightning's system. He had no clue how to respond, but every part of him wished for nothing more to continue with the kiss. In one fell swoop, Rainbow Dash had taken any awkwardness he had and driven it away, and they laid there for a minute, deeply involved in the action. After a while, they finally stopped, and Lightning let Rainbow Dash up. Blushing, she gave him a quick extra kiss, then rushed off into the clouds doing loops over and over again. Eventually, she zoomed into a landing right next to him, snuggling up against him. "Wow… I don't even know what to say…" She sighed, rubbing against him gently. "Yeah… Wow…" Lightning said, half in a daze. "Well… I have to go bring in some rain over the park… I'll be back in a bit, alright?" She gave him a kiss on the cheek before launching off into the air, making a spiral as she went. Lightning stood there a bit longer, then realized he was supposed to go check on Fluttershy. He flew over, barely focused, but on his way, it dawned on him that being around Fluttershy immediately after that experience was going to be strange. He wondered how Fluttershy would respond if he told her. He left the thought of telling her up for debate in the less-conscious section of his mind, and landed softly on her lawn. Fluttershy peeked out of her window, then jumped, a smile on her face, and ran out the door to him. She met him with a peck on the lips. His entire face went red, as she snuggled up to him. "I had a nightmare yesterday, and you weren't here to sleep with me…" She said, half-sad, half-happy. "Uhm… Really…?" Lightning had no clue what to do, but the option of telling her was officially struck from his head. He stood rigid as she rubbed against him softly. Eventually, she pulled away, then started off into a story. "So, I'm not so sure about this pony anymore, he seems strange, and he hasn't seemed to heal mentally at all. Like, he still is rather scatterbrained, and he's constantly checking those saddlebags, and the other day, he asked me if anypony claimed me as theirs, and when I told him no, his entire demeanor changed. Yesterday, he randomly kissed me on the cheek, out of nowhere, and today, I woke up to flowers in front of my bedroom door… It's so strange…" As if on que, the stallion gently stepped out of the house, stretching his wings and legs. He walked up on Fluttershy's side, rubbing against her affectionately. The look on her face spoke of how unwanted the affection was. Without another thought, Lightning Bright returned the headbutt he had received a week ago, with interest. The blow sent the stallion reeling, sprawling him out on the grass. He made to stand, then collapsed again, grabbing at his head. "What the hell was that for?!" Asked the stallion, indignant. "Lay off of her! It's obvious that she doesn't want your advances, so learn to stick to yourself!" The stallion stood up on wobbly legs, glaring at Lightning. "What you think you're any better? Up there doing who knows what with that rainbow pony?" Lightning Bright's face burned red, and though he tried to hide it from her, Fluttershy caught it. "Lightning Bright… Why are you blushing…?" He voice was disappointed. She looked on the verge of tears. Though he looked for words to somehow rescue himself from the situation, he could only stare at her, dumbfounded. Her eyes glistened, and she quickly ran into the house, her sobs loud in his ears. "I…" Lightning spluttered, trying to piece together the sentence he had slowly formed in his head. "You tell me I don't know when to lay off… Did the rainbow mare want your advances? Or did you force the issue?" the black stallion sneered, obviously feeling victorious. "You… you bastard!" Lightning lifted off the ground towards the pony, slamming into him full tilt, using his wings for thrust. He felt the pony's ribs crack under the stress, and he sent the stallion against Fluttershy's wall. The pony hacked up blood. "What, so I expose you for the scum you are, and I'M the bad guy?" wheezed the stallion. "Shut up! You don't know me!" "And you don't know me, OR her, apparently! Tell me, what's my name?" "I… But…" "Exactly. My name is Darkly Tempest! But you never bothered to ask! Did you even ask for her name? Or did you learn it by chance?" Lightning stuttered, but he could not deny that Darkly had guessed correctly. It occurred to him that he had never actually asked anything of Fluttershy. He had never asked her name, never asked her about her family or friends, never asked where she was from and how she had come to live in the hut, never asked her anything. Not once had he given thought to inquiring more into her life. "That's what I thought. I HAVE. I don't see her as the girl who gives me shelter. I see her as my friend." "Don't you DARE try and tell me how I see her!" Lightning snapped, bolting into Tempest yet again, skipping him across the yard. "Go ahead, beat up on me because YOU screwed up!" he said, as he slowly pulled himself to his hooves. He sluggishly pulled himself into a stance of defense, but there was no way he could hold it if he was assaulted again. Lightning readied to charge again, but Fluttershy landed in front of him a split second before he kicked off. He faltered, tripping and faceplanting into the ground. He got up, spitting dirt and grass from his mouth, then looked into the face of sadness that possessed Fluttershy. "I've heard plenty…" she hiccupped, fighting back more tears. "Just… Leave, Lightning… Please…" "But… I… Fluttershy…" "Please…. Just go…" she cried, tears flowing freely again. Lightning didn't say another word, but slowly lifted off and drifted his way back to the castle. He landed, shuffled into the living room, slumped into his sleeping spot, and eventually passed out from mental exhaustion. The nightmares Lightning had to endure over the course of the night were vicious, and several times in the night, he awoke with a start. Eventually he fell asleep and stayed that way, for around five hours. When he awoke, Rainbow Dash had cuddled up against him, her head against his flank. When he awoke, she was awakened by his movement. "Mornin', sleepy head. Miss me when you went to sleep?" she yawned, kissing him playfully. "Yeah…" he sighed, the events of yesterday still heavy on his mind. "I heard what happened, just so you know… You don't have to relive it to me… I'm sorry…" "Yeah… It's not your fault…" "No, it is… Did you really for her that much?" "I… I don't know… I'm not sure how I felt about her… With you, it's clear what's going on… But with her… I never knew what to do, or if she even thought that way about me…" "Well… Apparently, she did… I think Twilight and Rarity are over there right now, talking to her…" "Jeez…" "Actually… Twilight said she needed to talk to you, and she specified that it wasn't about Fluttershy…" "Where is she? Fluttershy's house?" "Yeah… Want me to come?" "Please…" "Okay. Anything for you, man." She gave him another peck. They both went out and took off towards Fluttershy's hut. Twilight Sparkle was there waiting for them. When they landed, she gave them both a look that was impossible to interpret, and then proceeded in an all-business manner. "What do you guys think of Darkly Tempest?" she said in a serious tone. Lightning averted his eyes. Rainbow Dash answered for him. "Well… Lightning doesn't like him, but he's probably just over-reacting… He seems pretty normal to me, aside from his… Randomness…" "There's something not right about him." Lightning blurted out, unable to avoid commenting. Twilight gave him a glare. "Obviously, you're biased because he voiced some opinions you didn't like. That doesn't mean you dismiss him." She lectured. "That's not why! I haven't liked him since the day he smashed through Fluttershy's wall!" "Well, your opinion is duly noted, but I was asking because Fluttershy wanted to know, mostly from Rainbow Dash. She thinks he's fine, especially given her previous examples…" Suddenly, the look she had given him early wasn't so impossible to interpret. "Listen, I'm just saying, there's something severely wrong with him, and it's not just the weird ticks." Whatever. Anyway, Rainbow Dash, I need to talk to you for a second. Alone." She said, giving Lightning a stare until he walked away towards the house. He could hear a lecture begin as he walked away, with "Fluttershy, of all ponies" being the most ringing thing he heard. He clipped his way into the house. Fluttershy was in the kitchen, and looked out only momentarily before giving him a look of sorrow then promptly disappearing again. He looked around. Tempest wasn't around, but he had left his saddlebags lying on the floor in the living room. Suddenly, Fluttershy's words from the night before occurred to him. *He's constantly checking those saddlebags.* Lightning bit open the bags. One was filled with what seemed to be useless junk. A few pots and pans, though rather shiny and high-class, filled the left one, along with the occasional gem or trinket. When he opened the right one, he tripped backwards, in awe of what he saw. A beautiful crown and necklace lay within. Each contained a vibrant purple gem, most likely an amethyst, in the shape of a diamond. The gold that the stones were laid into shone with a vibrancy that mimicked the sun in gleam, and Lightning knew that there was no possible way that Tempest had come across this legitimately. He picked the jewelry up with his teeth, carried them out into the yard, and spit them out at Twilight's feet. "Tell me he's fine, now." Twilight stared at the jewels for a moment, then a face of incomprehensible fear slowly drew across her face. "Those… Those are Princess Celestia's jewels!" Even in the Forest, the creatures knew of Celestia. The pony who brought the sun during the day, and chased it away at night. Her beauty and grace were legend, but Lightning had never seen any depictions of her with these jewels. If they truly were here jewels, then they were harboring a potentially dangerous fugitive. Lightning stormed into the house. "Fluttershy! Where's Tempest?!" "Why? Are you going to hurt him some more?" she replied, her voice dripping of toxic spite. "Oh, I'm going to hurt him, alright." He scowled, pushing the jewels toward her. The look on her face morphed from anger to shock in seconds. She simply looked at the jewels for minute, before finally finding her voice. "He's upstairs, in the bedroom…" "What is he… Nevermind. I'd rather not know." Lightning resolved not to think about it, to focus on the matter at hand. He charged up the stairs, into the bedroom. He stopped on the threshold, suddenly realizing all at once that he had never been in here, yet there lay Tempest, in the bed, no less. "This is going to be satisfying." The bedroom wall of Fluttershy's house blew open as Lightning smashed into Tempest, sending him straight through the wall. Tempest caught himself in mid-air, an impressive feat for someone who had just been thrown through a wall. "What the fuck is your problem, huh?!" He yelled, indignant in spite of himself. "We know who you are! We found the Princess's crown and necklace in your bags!" "…shit." Tempest suddenly made to run. Lightning wasn't going to let it happen. He was upon Tempest before he even knew what was going on, and Lightning brought his hind hooves around, slammed them down on Tempest's head, and smashed him into the ground. Tempest lay on the ground, struggling to stand. By the time he finally did, everyone was outside. Fluttershy looked at him with a look of betrayed sorrow. Twilight and Dash stared daggers at him, but their stares betrayed their thoughts; that this was his last few moments. Lightning slammed to the ground next to him, taking care not to step on him. He wanted to savor it when he did. Suddenly, Tempest was on his feet, like he wasn't even harmed. "You've obviously never dealt with an after image before. Quite convincing, am I right?" Before Lightning had fully turned his head, Tempest's hoof drove into his face. He felt his jaw snap as he flew across the lawn, grinding a ditch into the dirt as he hit. "You BASTARD!" Rainbow Dash was upon Tempest in less than a second, as she drove all four hooves into his spine. He was tossed a few feet, but rolled, recovered with a sliding landing, then rebounded back, headbutting her in Fluttershy's wall. She slumped down against the brick, as blood trickled from her head. Lightning hadn't fully recovered yet when Tempest came upon him. Tempest reared back, but as he kicked Lightning, his hoof suddenly met no resistance, but rather free space. Before he realized what had happened, Lightning was above him, and drove his head to the ground with a violent stomp of his front hooves. Blood spewed from Tempest's snout and mouth, and his teeth cracked and crumbled from the force. Lightning stood next to the battered stallion, blinking the blood from his left eye. He gingerly reset his jaw, but he could tell that this fix would lead him to more pain later in life. "You're finished." Lightning growled at Tempest. Tempest weakly lifted his head, looked Lightning in the eyes, and said, "At least I got to see her bedroom." Lightning's resolve hardened. "Shut up and die." He smashed his hoof against Tempest's head at an angle, snapping his neck. Tempest's head rolled pathetically, his eyes closed for the final time, and his last breath escaped his lungs. The fight was over in less than a minute. Twilight stood there, starstruck by the speed at which Pegasuses fought. Lightning slowly walked over to her, still fighting the blood that was drizzling into his left eye. "I'm sorry that I hurt Fluttershy… I didn't plan on it. Neither did Rainbow Dash. Things just… Happen. I hope that you'll forgive me…" Twilight blinked at him for a bit, then silently nodded. She gave him a friendly nuzzle, then rushed to Rainbow Dash's side. She laid where she had landed, the blood flowing from her head now pooling at the base of the house. She was slumped awkwardly against the wall, and one could not hear her breathing. "Twilight, fix it. Hurry, please!" Lightning became frantic, scared for the life of this mare he had only known for a week. "I know, I know!" Twilight said, exasperated, as her horn glowed with magic. "I'll do my best. In the meantime… Talk to Fluttershy. Figure things out." "Okay…" Lightning clipped over to a concerned Fluttershy. "I don't want to ask… What happened last night?" "He… We kissed. A lot… He said he'd comfort me, that he'd… He'd be better than you were…" Lightning suddenly felt the urge to cry. His eyes stung, and he turned away. "I'm sorry… I told you, I shouldn't have stayed here…" "No… I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. Instead, I went and did some… Some petty act of revenge… But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have come here… You've found someone who obviously cares deeply for you…" Lightning turned to the unconscious mare who had given him the precious time he needed to think over the after image technique. Her wounds were for him. "Yeah… I guess you're right." Lightning smiled, an action that sent pain up the left side of his face. "Ow…" "Yeah… Listen… I know I really messed up this time… But… Can we still be friends? And… If you and Dash don't work out… Don't rule me out… Please?" Lightning gave her a hug. "Don't worry. I won't forget what you did for me. If for some reason, Dash and I don't work out, then you can count it. Alright?" "Okay… As long as we can still be friends…" Lightning smiled again. "Definitely." "Guys! She's awake!" Rainbow Dash was slowly getting to her hooves, her legs wobbling dangerously beneath her. Lightning dashed to her side, supporting her weight against his flank. "Don't worry, love. I've got you." Dash grinned. "You better love me." "I'll take her home. She'll recover. In the meantime, Twilight, you need to give the Princess her jewels back." Twilight smiled at him. "Don't worry; I'll take care of it. You two go and rest. You deserve it." With a final wave to both of them, Lightning lifted Dash off her hooves and flew her away to the cloud castle. He touched down gently, carried Dash to her room, laid her in bed, and then made to leave. Dash grabbed his mane, pulling him partially on top of her. "All that, and you think you're sleeping alone tonight?" Dash said, with a mischievous grin on her face. She pulled him close to her and kissed him passionately. The initial surprise wore off, and Lightning returned the kiss. He slipped in the covers with her, and they kissed for most of the night, with Dash eventually passing out from exhaustion. Lightning promptly feel asleep afterwards. In his sleep, Lightning had wonderful dreams of clouds and rainbows. The next morning, he was abruptly awakened by Dash shaking him. "Lightning, you'll never believe this! Celestia wants to talk to you in person!" Before he could respond, Dash dragged him from his bed and started speeding toward the royal palace. She touched down in front of the gates, and they entered. Celestia awaited them in her main chamber, while she sat on her throne. "Lightning Bright. I hear that you caught the thief who made off with my jewels." "Caught is… Generous…" he said, scraping at the ground nervously, averting his eyes from her. "So I hear. Though violence is overall appalled in my domain, the circumstances you found yourself in were understandable. To let such a dangerous opponent live seems… Risky. I will not fault you for your actions. Rather, I have called you here to praise you. You've saved a valuable part of the royalty of Equestria." "Thank you, your Highness." He said, bowing deeply. "It is with great pride that I name you Official Peacekeeper of the town of Ponyville." "…what?" "Your prowess in combat saved many lives today. Darkly Tempest did not just sneak in and sneak out. The reason he was not pursued and thought to be lost was because he killed all of my guards. In finishing him off, you have both saved the jewels and the lives of ponies everywhere, but also avenged those he had viciously slain. To give you the role of Peacekeeper seems only just." "Your Highness… I don't know what to say." Lightning stammered, looking to Rainbow Dash with pride in his eyes. "You need not say anything, my friend. Now, with the role of Peacekeeper comes a house bought and paid for by the royal family. There's a nice house near the bakery that's open…" "That won't be necessary, your Highness… I already have a place to stay," he said, turning to Dash with a smile, his cheeks burning. Celestia picked up on the gesture. "Ahh. I see. Well, then, after you have been given your medal, you're free to go. I hope that this stays a lasting friendship, you and I." She smiled warmly. Lightning bowed as the medal was bestowed upon him, bowed with a final "Thank you, your Highness," then he and Dash left the palace doors. The moment they cleared the threshold, he snatched Rainbow Dash into the air, and in midair, kissed her passionately. After a moment, they disconnected. He smiled at her, and said, "I have a home!" She smiled back at him, eyes shining. "Yes. Yes, you do." After another quick kiss they sped off toward home, a streak of rainbow following them into the blue.


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How to distress furniture with paint – Spray painting furniture is a cheap way to quickly change the appearance of several pieces in your home that no longer match the look you are trying to create with the design of your room. The aerosol paint of a piece of furniture safely and effectively requires a certain degree of preparation and planning to obtain the best results.
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@Jamie Echlin (Adaptavist) or @Nic Brough, I'm running into difficulty finding a definitive answer on whether or not it's possible to change the color a field is rendered in the issue view via the Behaviours add-on. I know I can do this with custom javascript in the headers or announcement banner, but I'm trying to avoid this as it impedes upgrades.
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Behaviours functionality is limited as listed in https://scriptrunner.adaptavist.com/4.3.1/jira/behaviours-overview.html. I think it cannot work beyond those specific features.
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While local cities continue to seek regulations on short-term vacation rentals, a bill making its way to the state legislature may provide the teeth needed for effective enforcement. Unless, that is, web businesses like Airbnb that facilitate transactions between homeowner and tenant are able to derail those plans.
Carlsbad's city council on Tuesday, April 21, took steps toward implementing a total ban on residential vacation rentals, except in certain "coastal zones" west of Interstate 5, closing off about two-thirds of the city's neighborhoods. Other patchwork regulations exist throughout the county, including a blanket ban in Coronado, a ban in apartment and condominium buildings in Encinitas, and a seven-day minimum length of stay in Solana Beach.
In San Diego, an overflow crowd showed up to a city-council committee meeting on Wednesday, April 22, to voice their opinions, both in favor and against any new regulations. Airbnb representatives, who contacted customers who use their service to advertise units for rent in an attempt to drum up attendance, handed out stickers outside the meeting room.
Those supporting the rentals said they took care to be conscientious neighbors, and that the income from renting out spare bedrooms or even entire residences allowed them to pay for needed repairs or supplement meager incomes. A La Jolla man said he'd face foreclosure if he was no longer able to rent out a second unit on his property to vacationing tourists, who pay much more than month-to-month tenants.
Opponents cried foul, claiming that by turning houses in residential neighborhoods into hotels, they were being bombarded with a flow of strangers who litter, pick fights with residents, and host loud parties into the night.
There was so much public interest in the matter that the committee agreed to take up the issue again on May 29. No proposals for management within the city have been written, though councilmembers floated ideas such as limiting vacation-rental use of a residence to once per month or requiring a special use permit, the suggestion of council president Sherri Lightner.
Also at issue is whether property owners are collecting and remitting the proper transient occupancy taxes to cities, let alone reporting their businesses at all.
Enter Senate Bill 593, a measure penned by senator Mike McGuire (D), whose district covers the state's northern coast from San Francisco to the Oregon border.
The bill would require operators of residential short-term rentals to file quarterly reports with local municipalities, including information on the addresses where rental activity is taking place, length of guests' stays, and total rental fees collected. It could also allow cities and counties to compel property owners to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes, as is currently required of hotel and bed-and-breakfast owners.
The measure passed through the senate's Transportation and Housing Committee on April 21. Once again, Airbnb rallied its customer base to fight further regulations.
"What we do not need is another layer of regulation," one Airbnb "host" told the committee, according to a Courthouse News Service report. Privacy groups also "expressed concern about the privacy implications of the government's collecting information from a company," though McGuire noted that if the landlords were operating within the law, they were already providing this information to the IRS and state tax collectors.
Airbnb, a San Francisco–based company reportedly valued at up to $20 billion, has vowed to continue the fight, launching a website to mobilize owners to lobby for reduced regulation of the vacation-rental market.
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- More stories by Dave Rice
- Will Horvath assembly bill solve Mission Beach airbnb problem? — May 15, 2019
- Mayor Faulconer's short-term rental idea — pro and con — July 13, 2018
- A well-timed contribution of special interest — July 6, 2018
- Lawsuit targets Del Mar's short-term rental ban — June 11, 2017
- Del Mar anguishes over short-term rentals — May 15, 2017
Renting homes out for vacations is a pure capitalist venture. One can rent a room or two or the whole house for a few days and get as much money as someone who would rent their house by the month. Money, money and these houses are surrounded by primarily conservative well-to-do people who for the most part hate regulation of anything but when it is next door to them that is different. LOL


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A lot of Mayan art that inspires tattoo designs traces back to the period between the years 200 and 900. These are largely based on sculptures that were found on the exteriors of buildings as well as hieroglyphics and wall paintings that graced the interiors. Many depict totem animals such as jaguars, eagles and snakes, all of which are ideal for tattoo work.
You can't go wrong with any of these as jaguars symbolize stealth, agility and strength while eagles speak of power, ferocity and foresight.
Lovers of Mayan culture appreciate the snake and serpent's symbolism of spirituality and the sky. It's no wonder that Mayan tattoo art often depicts these reptiles with wings. If you're interested in tattoos that feature ancient hieroglyphics of this ancient empire, keep in mind that they're still being deciphered.
You don't need to have ancestors from northern Central America or southern Mexico to enjoy Mayan tattoos, although these designs make great tributes to an ancient heritage. Even if you have no genetic ties to the culture, this particular body art pays great homage to a deeply spiritual society.
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I have a disease...
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Random Pictures from the week.....
And we got back Landon's preschool pictures..... He is the most handsome little boy in his WHOLE class!!
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Chase's Birthday Party!!!
Baby Boy blowing out his candles (He only got one and Landon took over and did the rest)
As we were singing Happy Birthday!
Cake before I iced it
Cake was a HUGE hit!
The cupcakes and cake (gotta have white AND chocolate!!)
After I got done icing the cake and the next morning I woke up to little finger holes all over the cake. I guess that's what I get for trying to get it done the day before.
So, Chase's party was a HUGE success. Everyone had a great time and Chase received many awesome things!!
Thank you to everyone who was there to celebrate the big day with us.
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With so many beautiful beaches, and the most sunshine on the South Coast, it's easy to slip into holiday mode on the Isle of Wight. And what makes it even easier is all the scrumptious, freshly made ice cream available there. The frozen treat is one of the Island's big attractions. Makers include the world-famous Minghella, The Isle of Wight Ice Cream Company, Calbourne Classics, and parlours such as Crave, in Ventnor; Frozen Gelato, in Newport; Bambino Gelato, also in Newport; and Plaza Ices, in Cowes.
Hundreds of reasons to visit the Island
Incredibly, together, Minghella and The Isle of Wight Ice Cream Company make over 250 flavours. You could spend your holiday just travelling around the island sampling the different varieties. Indeed, why not?
Making it great
Here's the lowdown on the Island's top ice cream makers and their works of art.
The Minghella family (you may know of their famous film-director son, Anthony) have been producing their celebrated gourmet ice creams and sorbets on the Isle of Wight for over 60 years. They've won over 80 awards for their creations.
Minghella insist on using the best local Island ingredients, and the company now make over 230 flavours. Just reading the names of some of their award-winners is enough to make your mouth water: Raspberry Pavlova Ice Cream, Sloe Gin & Blackcurrant Sorbet, and Minghella's Heritage Chocolate.
You can buy their ice cream at many places across the Island – for example, Bliss Ice Cream parlour in Cowes, the cafe on Osborne beach, and the cafe at Brown's golf course in Sandown.
The Isle of Wight Ice Cream Company
A newer producer that's gaining fame, The Isle of Wight Ice Cream Company is headed by four Islanders, born and bred. They've worked on farms and know their cows. That's why their Newport ice creamery gets its fresh milk delivered from a pedigree dairy herd at Shalfleet's Three Gates Farm, just five miles away.
The company has five rules for its ice cream:
1. Only Isle of Wight milk can be used
2. Flavours must be named after Isle of Wight Towns – hence Ryde Rum & Raisin, Puckpool Passionfruit Sorbet, and Cowes Chocolate Ripple, to name just three.
3. The Ice Cream must be delicious
4. Isle of Wight Ice Cream should only ever be made on the Isle of Wight
5. It must be made by employees from the Isle of Wight
You can buy Isle of Wight Ice Cream in one litre tubs at many shops around the Island, including The Dairy Deli in Shalfleet, Farmer Jack's at Arreton and Brownrigg's Farm Shop. Or pick up a cornet from outlets such as The Spyglass in Ventnor, Blackgang Chine, or Colwell Beach Shop.
Calbourne Classics
This family-run business produces a range of sweet and savoury foods, including over 12 flavours of ice cream. It's based on a farm close to the sea in Shalfleet.
What makes Calbourne Classics ice cream special is the clotted cream it's made with. The Orange and Grand Marnier has won a National Gold Great Taste Award, and the Honeycomb Ice Cream received a personal invitation from Anthony Worrell Thomson to appear as a guest item on his Notting Grill Restaurant. Many of the Island's finest restaurants also serve Calbourne Classics ice cream.
Crave (at The Ventnorian, 5 Spring Hill, Ventnor)
This recently opened ice cream parlour has been gaining praise from both locals and visitors to the Island. The owners, husband and wife Chris and Tracy, make all their ice cream on the premises, with fourteen flavours at the last count, and a new one each day (by now their range must be getting huge). Crave is known for unusual yet surprisingly delicious flavours, such as Candied Maple Bacon & Fudge, Jelly Bean, and Apple Crumble & Custard.
The parlour caters for all tastes and dietary requirements, with gluten-free ice creams served in crispy gluten-free rice flour cones, plus dairy-free varieties. This year they've introduced churros, served hot with warm dipping sauces. Thick shakes are also available in any of their ice cream flavours. If you're having a celebration, they can even make you an ice cream cake – you choose the flavour, topping and size.
Now you know why, when you visit the Island, you won't be short of delicious ice cream.
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