//------------------------------// // Word Association Game // Story: The New Guard Order // by colt alchemist //------------------------------// “Greetings Everypony! I am Princess Twilight Sparkle! The Princess of Friendship and co-founder of the New Guard Order,” announced Twilight. “So far we’ve got some promising new guards, both experienced and freshly out of training. Each one is very unique in their own way, from the noble Terra Lionmane to the mysterious Chill Wind. I for one, am looking forward to seeing these guards in action and to show us what they’re capable of.” “Our first mission is about to start soon,” continued Fluttershy. “But before we can do that, we all decided that it would be best to, um…” she paused as she struggled to find the right words. “We’ve decided to play a little game before we start our new program,” assisted Rarity. “I wouldn’t really say a game, more like an exercise of sorts,” mentioned Applejack. “A word association game to help give us an idea of what our new guards are like, before we officially start the missions,” added Rainbow Dash. “Wasn’t my idea.” “Each guard will be going once and in a random order, so we have no idea who will be starting or who will finish. This is going to be interesting,” continued Spike. “Now, to kick things off, let’s start with the Princess’ name herself, Celestia,” finished Twilight. “Let’s get this game started!” chirped Pinkie as she brought out her party cannon out of thin air. “3-2-1-GO!” With that, the cannon fired a mix of confetti and streamers everywhere and starting the game….. “If its Celestia, then my word is ancient,” began Tacitus. “When I think of ancient, I think of grandma,” grumbled Starsabre. “Well if its grandma, my word is old,” spoke Flash Cache. “If you say old, I say young,” added Iron Sted. “If the word is young, then I’d say Miss Rarity,” snickered Spinout. “When I hear Miss Rarity, I say passion,” continued Terra Lionmane. “Passion? I’d say memories!” chirped Selune Darkeye. “Memories huh? Then mine is wild,” replied Artemis Featherclaw calmly. “If you say wild, then I think of excitement,” spoke Khaddice Corset lustfully. “I-If the word is e-excitement, then I’d s-say botany,” stuttered Grassy Fields. “When I hear botany, I don’t know, I’d say ‘BOOM!’” yelled Short Fuse enthusiastically. “If it’s ‘BOOM’, then I’ll go with battlefield,” added Chill Wind deadpanned. “When you say battlefield, I think of warrior,” stated Crusher. “If its warrior, then I’d say,” paused Shira Blitz. “NEW GUARD ORDER!”