Update on Golden Drive 4 · 3:12pm Nov 18th, 2016
So, I decided to do a multi-layered update for this one.
Originally, I intended to finish the Shimmering Sunset arc with six chapters, as I figured giving each arc six chapters would be good.
However, certain ideas propped up, spawning from the fight with the Displaced Shigechi. These ideas will end up expanding the arc by about two to three chapters. Just to give you guys a hint as to what this idea I have is... Let's just say I'm basically expanding a certain scene into its own chapter.
The next thing I want to bring up is the Humane Five's Semblances. I figured that, if some people got confused with what their Semblances can do, I might just write up here what they can do, and even how they tie into their personality.
Rainbow Dash's and Applejack's are no brainers. Speed and Strength. Though with Dash, her speeds can go past Ruby/Ross's own speed while Applejack's strength is static and can't grow in power like Yang's. Rainbow Dash's Semblance comes from her passion for speed while Applejack's comes from her determination to keep her family together.
Now we get to Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity's Semblances. Originally, I wanted to base them off of the Legend of Everfree powers, but I decided to instead go with the gut instinct of making Semblances based off their personalities.
Fluttershy's Semblance is Empath. She is able to link up minds together to give both parties a clear message as to what's going on. She's also able to share points of view to people, like how she was able to let everyone see Harvest via Kelly's HUD. This comes from her kindness towards animals and almost emphatic nature towards them. Basically, she's already an animal whisperer and with her Semblance, now she's a human whisperer too.
Pinkie Pie's is Teleportation. Basically she can pop around anywhere in a short radius. This comes from her spontaneous nature, almost akin to a balloon popping.
Rarity's Semblance is something I consider overpowered. Hers is called Rough Diamond and it's able to turn any jewel/gem, fake or otherwise, into a Dust Crystal matching that color. Why is it overpowered? Well, aside from basically turning things into bombs, it's worth noting that Dust is a finite resource in the world of Remnant. Having someone make Dust from worthless plastic jewelry you'd find in a dollar store is something I consider OP. Her Semblance comes from seeing the best in things.
With that, that's all the updates. Though I guess I'll confirm that next arc is the Dazzling Adagio Arc.