Huh, I thought at first that Diamond Tiara just told Rumble to do that, so that the Timberwolf would actually lunge and him, which would create an opening for Dinky to use a spell. I guess she's not that heartless.
you do realize any reasonable scientific authority primarily preincess twilight is going to A. tear a strip of duty tomes for throwing an expedition together based on rather stringy research on the castle and reccent events involving it, and no research on the surrounding area and predators.
and B. discredit her so that future poorly arranged research trips like this don't happen agin. seriously in the scientific community being a straight up idiot about something like this destroys your career, no black and white.
Honestly, Dinky might not even have needed the second spell. Water or sap freezing in trees and wood can easily destroy them. Have you heard of trees exploding in winter?
Not too much attention could be paid to it, however. As Professor Dusty Tomes pointed out (annoyingly often), they were on a schedule. Plus, there were still dangers that had to be watched out for. The idea of accidently passing through a puddled patch of poison joke was not one that appealed to any of them (that knew what the flower was capable of).
ThEY knew.
The momentary relaxation ended as they were reminded of how dangerous the forest actually was. Three figures stepped out of the woods and onto the path, blocking it. They stood nearly twice as tall as the ponies, and three times as wide. The creatures were not made of flesh, but of wood. Their limbs and bodies were a collections of twigs and branches. They stared at the ponies with glowing green eyes.
A Timberwolf...
"An idea," Diamond Tiara answered. "Do you know any good freezing spells?" "One or two. Not exactly my forte. Why?" "Rumble," Diamond Tiara called out, turning around to face him, "do you think you can force the rain above them to come down harder?" "I don't have a lot of experience with clouds," Rumble answered, "and it's harder to guess how they will act here. I can still give it a try though."
What are you planning?
One of the timberwolves -- the one that had struck Rumble -- had enough time to realize what was happening before it was struck. Ice formed on the creature, coating it. It started with the water in the porous wood that made up its body, swelling up as it froze, making it hard to move. Rapidly, the ice grew thicker and heavier, forming around its joints and making it difficult to move. It continued to grow, and spread, until the entire body of the timberwolf was engulfed, frozen solid.
I figured it was this.
Dinky's horn stopped glowing for a second before lighting up again. Another magical blast shot from her, aiming for the same timberwolf. There was an audible boom as the magic struck, the frozen form shattering. Chunks of ice and shards of wood went everywhere, leaving nothing behind but for frozen, wooden feet.
FoUr frozen, wooden feet.
"We aren't leaving him out there," Diamond Tiara cut off, putting a hoof over Dinky's mouth. "I'm going after him. You are going to stay with the professor and his assistant, escorting them to the castle. We're closer to it than town and should be safe there, and you're the best chance of keeping them safe if anything else attacks."
She's right.
"Don't worry," she said. "Diamonds are unbreakable."
No, just very tough, the right sonic frequency can shatter one like glass.
The idea of accidently passing through a puddled patch of poison joke was not one that appealed to any of them (that knew what the flower was capable of).
accidentally
Dinky started humming a tune that seemed to fit the rhythm of the rain. The sound of it was barely audible, but the mood behind it was infectious. The others found themselves relaxing a little more. The patter of the rain and the rustling of the leaves was actually relaxing, even if they were traveling to a predator heavy murder forest.
travelling Funny enough, the first thing i thought of here was
"Diamond Tiara," Dinky called out, making Tiara stop. "Be careful."
Diamond Tiara smirked as she looked back at Dinky.
"Don't worry," she said. "Diamonds are unbreakable."
Dinky started humming a tune that seemed to fit the rhythm of the rain. The sound of it was barely audible, but the mood behind it was infectious. The others found themselves relaxing a little more. The patter of the rain and the rustling of the leaves was actually relaxing, even if they were traveling to a predator heavy murder forest.
Dinky's horn stopped glowing for a second before lighting up again. Another magical blast shot from her, aiming for the same timberwolf. There was an audible boom as the magic struck, the frozen form shattering. Chunks of ice and shards of wood went everywhere, leaving nothing behind but for frozen, wooden feet.
This chapter was a little short, but still good. I look forward to the next chapter
Huh, I thought at first that Diamond Tiara just told Rumble to do that, so that the Timberwolf would actually lunge and him, which would create an opening for Dinky to use a spell. I guess she's not that heartless.
you do realize any reasonable scientific authority primarily preincess twilight is going to A. tear a strip of duty tomes for throwing an expedition together based on rather stringy research on the castle and reccent events involving it, and no research on the surrounding area and predators.
and B. discredit her so that future poorly arranged research trips like this don't happen agin. seriously in the scientific community being a straight up idiot about something like this destroys your career, no black and white.
She's gonna need a pompadour.
Really Rumble? Fly out of the shield TOWARDS the giant monsters? Even Rainbow would have though better of that one.
On the other hand, nice work Dinky.
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I don't know, I thought it was a pretty badass catch phrase. I hope she keeps it.
Dinks was so BAMF this chapter. And Deet's saying was awesome enough to be a catchphrase ... which I seriously hope she keeps.
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Seconded.
Hmmm....I'm keeping an eye on this.
~ Super-Brony12
5002895 I am sure that will be mentioned in their after action review
and bits and pieces of Dinky's little flash of worst outcomes begin to trickle into reality. premonition? maybe... maybe not.
let's see what happens next!
5002873 One of my favorite Jojos.
Awesome story so far. remember stay classy
I hope this is a Jojo reference.
Famous last words.
..."passed through"?
Honestly, Dinky might not even have needed the second spell. Water or sap freezing in trees and wood can easily destroy them. Have you heard of trees exploding in winter?
ThEY knew.
A Timberwolf...
What are you planning?
I figured it was this.
FoUr frozen, wooden feet.
She's right.
No, just very tough, the right sonic frequency can shatter one like glass.
6066051 Actually even a hammer would do the trick. And they're also flammable...
But that's nitpicky and thus I didn't say anything
"♫ I'm a diamond, that means you never break! No matter what be the cost of the path I take! ♫"
What will the "cost" of this path be, I wonder...
accidentally
travelling
Funny enough, the first thing i thought of here was
Not true. Close to it, but not true.
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I corrected "accidentally," but "traveling" is right. At least in the U.S (with the second L being U.K. spelling).
any tune in particular?
Old joke...
Dinky Wins... FATALITY