//------------------------------// // Day 13 (4 posts) // Story: Birthday Wish // by Midnight Spawn //------------------------------// Twilight finally found a spell to release the princess! She's been speaking with everybody, and everyone seems really ready to fight for Celestia. We're about to go get Rainbow Dash. But first we need to get our stories together! How about this: Twilight was trying a new spell, when WOOSH! Rainbow Dash gets swept up and carried into the other world! Why do I have to fail a spell? I haven't messed up a spell since-- No, that's good. Okay, we have our story. Maybe I should stay here.... Sarah you have to come with us! We need the whole gang to help find her. Whee! This'll be fun! Rainbow Dash is going to be so happy to see us! Okay, get Princess Celestia. We're ready to go. Post #2 I... I convinced Princess Celestia to let Rainbow Dash keep her memories. I doubt he knows that, but... she'll never forget him. It seems that her memories of this world are overshadowing the memories of earth, though. Occasionally, she'll sit and try to keep her memories of that life fresh, but with time, I think they'll move to the back of her brain. She'll never forget fully, but at least she can move on... I stayed outside and listened from the window. Which is good because... I wouldn't want any of them to see me cry. If I had read the story, I would have known what was coming, but... anyway... hhh, I just don't know what to say... I wish James were here... The good news is, we can use the Elements of Harmony now! So... yea... I'm gonna go for a walk. Thanks, Twilight, that's it. Post #3 All right, is everypony ready? Tonight is the night! Tonight we stand together and defeat Stormcloud. He may be strong, but our friendship is stronger, and with it, we'll harness the Elements of Harmony once more! No evil has been able to stand up to us in the past, and so shall we be victorious again! So don't be afraid, my friends, of the big castle. Don't be afraid of this dark horse. As long as we have each other, nothing can stand against us! Now, let's go! You tell 'em, Twilight! That pony doesn't know who he's messin' with! Maybe we can do this... I mean, of course we can. Yay! We don't need any more encouragement, Twilight, he's had this coming for a long time! Yea! Let me at the big jerk! Think you can mess with Rainbow Dash? Think you can just play around with Equestria?! Not on my watch! Then what are we waiting for? Let's go kick some butt! All right, let's do this! Wait... where's the castle? You can usually see it in the sky... T-Twilight? It's... i-it's... It's right above us! Hahahaha! At last, I found you. That Sapphire character is such a squeal under... the proper circumstances. Hey! We have the Elements of Harmony, and we're going to defeat you! Oh, but it's not so easy, I think you'll find. After all, who has a giant fortress floating above whom? Fire! AH! Ha Ha! Baboom! Nyah! Wha-? James! It's James! Heh, hey guys. James? Oh, James, it's so good to see you! He's standing on a magic ball? How did you protect against my fire blast? Your magic was never that strong! I didn't vanish, I was picked up. By somepony special, actually. Somepony who saw the true magical potential I had. And he found a way to awaken it in me, so I could return and defeat you! Fire! Fire at will! He's dodging them all! But he's not flying, he's jumping from magic sphere to magic sphere. I've gotta get in there! Ha! Look! He grabbed that fire blast and threw it back at the shield. The castle's open! Okay... new tactic... Hm. Coming to face me yourself? Just getting close enough to do THIS! Post #4 Ugh... wha-what happened? Did he get us? Am I in... limbo? Why does limbo smell like old cheese? Twilight! Are you okay? I'm fine. Where are we? I think we're inside the castle. Welcome, my friends! We've neared the end of our little game, now. The last sprint! The finale! It's beautiful, isn't it? But here the game changes its strategy. The goal is still to reach the top of the castle... but you'll have to do it from the inside. Each one of you has a different path, but they all lead to me in my chambers. You want us to climb a smelly tower just so we can see you? Not very motivating if you ask me... James, you will accompany each pony as they climb. You can post all you like, but as of now, your power to read the comments is stripped from you. This will be a challenge for you and you alone. When the door opens, you may move on. I'll be waiting. May the best pony win. On second thought, I'll post. You've been doing it for so long, I think it's somepony else's turn.