//------------------------------// // Quiplash // Story: Young Six Plays Games // by PhoenixFlambe //------------------------------// Another day, another school bell ring. The final one, of course. The students of the School of Friendship were preparing to pack their bags to return home. Gallus and Smolder just finished Professor Rainbow Dash's class and were on their way home when they spotted their friends in the main hallway just before the main entrance, discussing among themselves about something. Curious, they approached them. "Hey there," asked Gallus, "what's going on?" "Oh hi guys," answered Sandbar, "you're just in time." Gallus and Smolder looked at each other, confused. "Just in time for what?" questioned Smolder. "Well you see," replied Sandbar, "I was wondering if you could come to my place." "He found this awesome, cool game that he thinks we are definitely gonna enjoy!" added Silverstream excitedly. "And all we need are our phones and a monitor screen to look at." "Sounds cool, I'm in," said Gallus. "Same," Smolder agrees. "Alright, now that everyone has decided, let's go," said Sandbar. Later, the Young Six arrived at Sandbar's house. The interior is just like any other ponies' home, plain and simple. Save for his room, where his friends' jaws dropped. Not only does it have a beach mural, which fits Sandbar unsurprisingly, he also had a bookshelf filled to the brim with lots of comic books, some gadgets, miniature cars and a variety of volleyballs, especially one with a red painting of some face. Beside it is a surfboard, which is black in colour with some graffiti design on it that says 'RADICAL, BRO!'. And finally, his bed which had tropical designs is facing towards his study desk, on it was a bobbing hula pony statue and his computer. "Yona knows you were a cool pony, but now you are an awesome one!" Yona exclaimed. "You sure have an excellent taste," pondered Ocellus. "Aww, you flatter me," Sandbar blushed. "Anyway, there it is, let me turn it on first..." Sandbar then fumbles around his hoof under the desk, looking for a power switch. Once he found it, he flips it on. His computer then boots up and shows what appears to be a round portrait of Sandbar wearing shades and posing provocatively. Under it is his username, 'Sandyboi0w0'. Sandbar's face becomes even more red from the embarrassment while the others just chuckled. Quickly, he typed his password. "You saw. Nothing," grunted Sandbar. "My lips are sealed," smirked Gallus. "Wait, griffons have lips?" The yak asked. "No, it's just an expression, Yona." "Oh, okay." "Anyway, here it is," declared Sandbar, as he opened the game. "The Jackbox Party Pack!" "Ooh! Five games in one?" shrieked Silverstream. "That's a pretty good deal." "Sure is, anyway, shall we start with Quiplash?" The others muttered in agreement. "Okay. So take out your phones, go to your internet browser and type jackbox.tv," explained Sandbar as he selects the game. "From there, enter your nickname and the room code, and you can start playing." And so they did. After joining Quiplash, their nicknames appeared. Sandbar is just SANDBAR, Gallus is GALLWIND, Yona is YAKSMASH, Silverstream is FISHBIRDPONY, Smolder is SMOLDY, and last but not least, Ocellus is BOOKBUG. Noticing that Sandbar is not using a nickname, he can't help but smirk. "Aww what's wrong?" mocked Gallus. "Whatever happened to the Sandboi0w0?" "Aw shaddap, Gallus," retorted Sandbar, "as if Gallwind sounded any better." "Hey! At least it sounded better than yours!" "ENOUGH!!!" bellowed Smolder, as she stood up suddenly and raised her claws. "What does it matter with nicknames? If they think it sounds cool then let it be." "To each their own," added a calm Ocellus. Now both the boys felt stupid at their childish bickering. "You're right, I'm sorry, Gallus," apologized Sandbar. "No, it is I that should apologize," Gallus apologized back. "To be fair, your username sounds rather unique." "Yours too," Sandbar replied. "Great, now that we got that out of the way, can we start?" asked Smolder, sitting back on a chair. "Of course," answered Sandbar, as he starts the first round of what would be non-stop laughter with ensuing hilarity. All for funsies. *Quiplash intro plays* "Quiplash!" "Hey there everypony! Welcome to Quiplash! I'm your host, Jack Box! Not to be confused with the illusionist, Jack Pot. See what I did there? Heheh. Anyway, let's take a look at how many are playing. Wow, that's a fair amount, I'm impressed. This is round one, you get two prompts on your device. Just answer them however you want. Your responses or quips will be pitted against somepony else's and everypony will vote on their favourite. You get points based on the percentage of players who like your answer and a bonus if you get more votes then your opponent. Sounds good? Great! Oh also, if you can't think of an answer, fear not, you can use the safety quip button for half the points. Now let us begin. Type in your answers now." After the narrator finished, the Young Six began to answer their prompts on their own devices. Some which prompted a giggle, others maintaining their composure and one panicking. "Oh this is gonna be so good," chuckled Smolder. "Well, I hope I don't get penalized because I almost didn't finish," lamented Silverstream. "No worries," Sandbar consoled, "The game doesn't and so will we." "I hope so, Sandbar." "Alright, here we go." "First off: A great title for an upcoming blockbuster movie." THE SWORD IN THE GRIFFONSTONE OR LEMME SMASH The entire group laughed hysterically. "Who wrote that corny title?" cried Smolder. "Gallus, was that you?" "Who knows?" shrugged Gallus. "Though I gotta give credit to Lemme Smash, that's a good one." "Agreed," acknowledged Ocellus. The four then placed their votes. Ocellus, Smolder & Silverstream voted for Yona's answer, while Sandbar voted for Gallus'. The results were then shown. "HA! So it was you," confirmed Smolder. "Aw come on, at least Sandbar likes it," said Gallus. "Naw, dad jokes aren't my forte." "Mmhm," nodded the rest of the gals in unison. "Up next: A very bad ingredient to put in your mom's cooking." GRIFFON EGGS OR YAK HAIR These particular answers garnered mixed reactions of shock and laughter by the group. "By Grover's grave, who wrote that??" barked Gallus. Sandbar is trying his best to stifle his laugh. "What's so bad about yak hair?" Yona asked. "Do us yaks smell that bad?" "No, it's not that, oops," Ocellus uttered. "Hmm," hummed Yona warily. "Anyway, now I know what I will NOT be voting for," said Gallus nonchalantly. He voted for Ocellus' answer while the other three voted for Sandbar's. "Sandbar?! How could you?!" cried Gallus. "I trusted you, and even apologized, hahaha." Despite his supposed anger, on the inside, a part of him thought it was quite funny. "Can't help it, Gallwind," said Sandbar playfully. "There are no restrictions on what is or is not allowed, so long as it is funny." "Gotcha," replied the blue griffon. "Let's keep it rolling: An embarassing moment that puts Tirek to shame." THE STENCH OF FAILURE OR BEING OUTSMARTED BY A NIEN YEAR OLD FILLY EMP The group was a little surprised at the latter answer. "W-wha?" muttered Ocellus. "Like I said, I didn't quite finish," groaned Silverstream. "That's alright, I know what you're trying to write," consoled Sandbar. "We all do," added Smolder, "besides, I think Cozy Glow is our arch-nemesis." "Yeah! Especially when pink pegasus fooled everybody into thinking she was good pony," yelled Yona, "when she actually a bad one." "Manipulated us like chess pieces," whimpered Ocellus. "I mean, it is what her Cutie Mark stands for, right?" questioned Sandbar. "Such a terrible destiny. Anyway!" Breaking out of their sadness, they voted. All four of them voted for Silverstream's answer. It was a Quiplash. "Aww, thanks guys!" exclaimed the hippogriff. "No problemo," assured Smolder, "besides, she's now probably a number one public enemy." "So reviled, even Tirek hates her," Gallus chimed in. "Oof," voiced Ocellus. "Something you don't want your parents to find." MY SECRET PORN STASH OF PLAYPONY MAGAZINES OR LITERALLY A SKELETON IN MY CLOSET Both answers caused a massive hysterical laughter from the group. "Can't help it," spoke the blue griffon, "it's only natural of men to pick that one." "Are you sure about that?" questioned Sandbar, raising an eyebrow in a playful manner. Only Gallus voted for the left answer while the other three voted for the right one. "Aw, come on!" screamed Gallus. "You gotta be kidding me." "Gee, I never knew you were that dirty-minded," teased Silverstream. "There's more than just butts, you know?" Ocellus proclaimed. "Says someone who just wrote the word porn," sneered Gallus. Ocellus just huffed. "Yaaay! I won...I guess?" said Smolder. "Coming next, complete this quote: As Queen of the Changelings, it is up to me to find blank for my subjects." SEMEN OR MAKING LOVE Just like before, a huge bout of laughter. Except for Ocellus, who's a little unnerved. "What is this?" joked Gallus. "Cards Against Equestria?" "Ooh! I loved that game!" beamed Silverstream. "Although, I do believe it was a different version we played." "Uh, is bughorse alright?" asked Yona. "I'm fine," replied the changeling. "Just a little uncomfortable." "Hey, cheer up, Ocellus," Sandbar reassured. "What's in the past is in the past, the future is bright." "Aw thanks, Sandbar," said Ocellus. "No problem. Anyway, place your votes." Half voted for Sandbar's answer while the other half voted for Smolder's. "Ooh! It's a tie!" cried out Silverstream. "I'll admit yours is good too," praised the dragon. "Same," affirmed Sandbar. "And finally: Best last words before you die." YAK ACTUALLY NOT DEAD YET OR I FUCKED ALL OF THE BITCHES There was no laughter this time, only amusement. "Yonaaa!" cried out Sandbar as he smiles. "What?" Yona grinned. "If yaks good at one thing, it's being tough!" "Well said, Yona," acknowledged Gallus. In less than five seconds, they immediately picked their answers. Sandbar and Gallus chose Silverstream's while Ocellus and Smolder chose Yona's. "Whoop whoop, another tie!" cheered Silverstream. "Yeah!" exclaimed Yona. "You boys are such pervs," grinned Ocellus. "Meh," Gallus shrugged. "Round one completed, let's take a look at the scores." 1. FISHBIRDPONY: 1750 2. SANDBAR: 1350 3. YAKSMASH: 1350 4.SMOLDY: 1350 5. BOOKBUG: 500 6. GALLWIND: 250 "Aw dude!" cried out Gallus. "Just barely beaten by Ocellus." Ocellus then gave him a cheeky face, before turning back to the screen. "Woohoo! First try!" emitted Silverstream. "Well done, Silver," complimented the amused Sandbar. "Silver?" queried Smolder, who then grinned cheekily. "Ocellus, you're an expert on love, right?" "Actually, we're still in the process of understanding the true meaning of love, but I getcha," said the cyan changeling, grinning. "Hey Yona, do you ship it?" said Gallus, smirking. "Huh? Yeah!" Yona replied. "Yaks are good at riding ships!" Gallus sighed, "Never mind." "Time for round two, all points and bonuses are doubled. Sounds exciting." "Oh it sure is!" Silverstream squeaked. The Young Six then began typing in their answers. As they typed, Smolder snickered. "What's so funny?" Gallus asked. "Oh nothing. This is gonna be good." Gallus just shrugged. "Up first: A great name for Twilight Sparkle's fanfiction." WHEN YAK SMASH STUDENT OR MY STUDENTS ARE GAY "Ohohoho!" teased Smolder. "What do we have here?" "Well, we all know who that one is," acknowledged Gallus, who was stroking his chin with his claw. "And I like it!" chimed in Silverstream. "You have my vote!" "Meh," Gallus shrugged. Only Silverstream voted for Yona's answer while the rest chose Ocellus'. "Aw come on!" Yona bellowed. "Guess you need to be more original," joked Ocellus, sticking out her tongue cheekily once more. "Yona can be original!" she pouted. "Next: A name for an ugly dress." VOMITING RAINBOWS OR THE BLACK MAMBA Everyone giggled. "I actually like The Black Mamba," commented Sandbar, "whoever made it, great job." "I feel like the left option is an insult", said the unamused Ocellus. While Smolder picked Gallus' quip, the rest went for Sandbar's. "Aw man!" cried out Gallus. "Honestly, you're quite predictable," scoffed Ocellus, "and why would you pick that Smolder?!" "Well, I find it kind of funny," said the smug Smolder. "You guys are mean!" the blue bughorse pouted. "Next: The last thing you want to do in Griffonstone." MAKING FRIENDS OR GETTING SLAPPED BY YOUR PARENTS "Ouch. Right in the feels," Sandbar "Meh, I got used to it," Gallus shrugged, "besides I got you guys by my side." "Aww, that's like the sweetest thing you've said in a long time," complimented Silverstream, as she squeezed her cheeks with her claws. "Only this time," replied Gallus, who blushed a little. Every creature went for Smolder's quip. "Speaking of which, you call that an insult?" said Gallus sarcastically. "I've heard worse." "I tried, okay? Besides, I don't think I could ever afford to be mean to you guys." "That's nice," murmured Ocellus. "Well, who's the sweetest now?" Smolder teased, and the two half-birds blushed. "What Bill Neigh the Science Horse does not teach you." HE TEACHES EVERYTHING ABOUT SCIENCE OR WHO IN EQUESTRIA IS BILL NEIGH? "What?!" exclaimed Ocellus. "What do you mean by 'who in Equestria is Bill Neigh'?" "Seriously, who's Bill Neigh?" asked Gallus nonchalantly. "You wrote that?" "Guys, let me explain," said Sandbar, "Bill Neigh is a scientist, a real one, who runs a foals' show called 'Bill Neigh the Science Horse', I watched that when I was a colt." "Eeyup, after Sandbar recommended it to me, I couldn't stop watching it," beamed Ocellus, as she smiled. "Meh, more like Bill Neigh the Boring Guy," shrugged Smolder. "Hmmph!" Ocellus pouted. The four friends picked Gallus' quip. "I knew it!" "Hey, what can say?" Gallus bragged, "It's all about the funny answers, and that's my thing." "Are you sure about that?" chimed in Smolder, her competitive nature arising. "If you're the smooth talker, of course." "Bring it on!" "The worst name for a funeral home." YAKETERY Or THE FURNACE "You know, you could try to be more subtle," suggested Gallus. "Yona can't! That's how Yaks speak." "Perhaps Miss Rarity could help you with that," advised Sandbar. "Okay, Yona will try," said the little yak. "As your friend, I'm gonna you a hooves up," offered Sandbar. "Yeah, I think I will too," Silverstream joined in. "Count me in," said Gallus, as all four of them picked Yona's quip. "You know what?" said Smolder, "Out of honour, I'm gonna let it slide." "Aww, you guys are the best!" shrieked Yona, as she gave a bear hug to her friends. "Can't... Breathe...." Gallus choked out. "And finally: A tasteless joke from Discord. " IT WASN'T DELICIOUS OR I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING SO THERE "You know, I think it is what Discord would say," Ocellus stated, "So I'll pick the left one." "While I do agree with you, this is about the funniest," conferred Smolder, "I'm taking the right." Both Smolder and Gallus picked the right option while Yona and Ocellus picked the left. "Tied again, I guess," acknowledged Sandbar, "Now for the moment of truth, the Last Lash!" "Oooh," said his five friends in awe. "And that's all for round two, fire up the scoreboard." 1. YAKSMASH: 4350 2. SANDBAR: 4050 3. SMOLDY: 3850 4. GALLWIND: 3250 5. FISHBIRDPONY: 2750 6. BOOKBUG: 2200 "YES!!! Yona in first place!" cheered the excited yak. "Congrats, Yona," remarked Sandbar. "Well, at least I'm not in last place anymore," accepted Gallus, "How do you feel, Ocellus?" "As long as I'm having fun, I'm okay with it." "Then let's have some fun!" declared Silverstream. "Welcome to the 'Last Lash', the final round. Stakes are tripled, there is just one prompt, and you're all getting it!" "Your prompt is: The news headline of the Royal Sisters in a scandalous situation." As they are typing in their answers, a few snickers can be heard from them. "I sure hope Celestia doesn't banish me to the moon," expressed Sandbar. "Or worst, the sun," joked Smolder. "Coming from the words of a dragon, you're fireproof." "Heat-proof, to be more precise. Though I'm sure our heat resistance doesn't go that far." "Mmmm, gotta research on that," pondered Ocellus. "Let's see the responses!" MAGIC ESSENCE IS SECRETLY PRINCESS PEE, CELESTIA ACTUALLY DOESN'T LOVE HER STUDENTS, CELESTIA'S HAREM ARE ACTUALLY KIDNAPPED AND FORCED, CELESTIA MAKES OUT WITH FORMER DRAGON LORD 1000 YEARS AGO, WAVY MANE PRINCESS ANGERS YAK PRINCE, SECRET WAR DECLARED & CELESTIA AND STORM KING TOGETHER! CONSPIRACY? "Enter your votes now. You have three of them each, use them as you see fit." The Young Six all laughed hysterically. "Ew, the first one is like really disgusting," said Smolder. "Someone must have a really dirty mind," wondered Gallus, as he strokes his beak. "It's the final round, so no holds barred," remarked Sandbar, "Just go all out." "Fair enough." "Second one not funny though," judged Yona, who was unamused. "But Celestia loves her students like her own children!" exclaimed Ocellus. The others all looked at her with a gaze a mix of confusion and suspicion. "Oops." "Anyway..." articulated Sandbar, as the younglings placed their votes. THE RESULTS Gallus (1) and Silverstream (1) picked MAGIC ESSENCE IS SECRETLY PRINCESS PEE "W-why?" asked Smolder. "It's dirty, but funny," answered Gallus, with a smirk on his face. "I've always wondered how seaponies pee in the ocean," Silverstream nonchalantly replies. "You know what? Never mind," Smolder reluctantly accepts. Sandbar (1) and Silverstream (1) picked CELESTIA ACTUALLY DOESN'T LOVE HER STUDENTS "Aw, thanks," said Ocellus. "I picked it because I agree with you," admitted Silverstream, smiling. "Dorks," mumbled Smolder. Sandbar (1) and Ocellus (2) picked CELESTIA AND STORM KING TOGETHER! CONSPIRACY? "Let's just say I've been there," addressed Sandbar. "Spot on!" replied Silverstream. Gallus (2) and Yona (1) picked CELESTIA MAKES OUT WITH FORMER DRAGON LORD 1000 YEARS AGO "How old are the both of them?" Gallus questioned. "Let's just say dragons have a looooong history," replied Smolder. Yona (2) and Smolder (1) picked CELESTIA'S HAREM ARE ACTUALLY KIDNAPPED AND FORCED "This in itself is already quite scandalous, I agree," pointed out Sandbar. "Well spoken," added Ocellus. Sandbar (1), Ocellus (1), Smolder (1) and Silverstream (1) picked WAVY MANE PRINCESS ANGERS YAK PRINCE, SECRET WAR DECLARED "Yes! Yona wins again!" proclaimed Yona. "Actually, I do want to see that happening," contemplated Smolder, as her friends gave her unamused stares, "What? We dragons are rough and tough!" "That's all! Now for the final scores." 1. YAKSMASH: 5160 2. SANDBAR: 4380 3. SMOLDY: 4360 4. GALLWIND: 3760 5. FISHBIRDPONY: 3260 6. BOOKBUG: 2530 "Aw yeah! Victory for the yaks!" rejoiced Yona. "Aw man, I was this close," said Smolder, her claws pinching the air. "It's okay, you tried your best," consoled Sandbar. "Tried?! For us dragons, we try and we will!" beamed Smolder as she flown up in the air bearing her chest proudly. "Well that was a lot of fun," proclaimed Gallus, "should we do it again next time?" "Yes, but we will be playing a different game," replied Sandbar, "Sounds good?" "Mmhm," nodded his friends. And with that, the six of them went back to their respective homes, eagerly awaiting the next time they hang out.