“Heeheehee!” Props giggled. “And do you remember that time when I surprised all of those goblins with the big flippin' rocket launcher?!”
Ebon Mane and Eagle Eye laughed.
“I-I'm rather fond of the time we dunked so many of the bandits in a lake,” Booster Spice said with a slight smirk.
Roarke droned, “It was certainly a more pleasant fate than what Haman put them through.”
“That's the whole point!” Props giggled and brushed her mane back. “The Jury had a way of—like—being so badflank but in a really... uhhh... fluffy way!”
“If you ask me, I've always been awesome at kicking butt and taking names,” Rainbow said with a grin. “Only, y'know, without putting the names on gravestones.”
“Though that took some effort,” Roarke added.
“Yeah, well...” Rainbow stuck her tongue out. “You're one to talk.”
The metal mare nodded. “Fair enough.”
Bellesmith stroked Kera's mane while the filly cuddled up against her in the lounge, fast asleep. “I was a great deal more fond of the quiet stops we made. Well... while they remained quiet, at least.”
“Like when we went shopping in Gray Smoke?” Eagle Eye grinned.
“Indubitably.”
“I don't know...” Pilate shrugged. “I had my most tranquil moments reading Floydien's collection of various tomes within the navigation room.”
“Awwww...” Belle leaned over to nudge him. “So sorry that had to go down in flames, darling.”
“Well, better the manuscripts than us, Beloved.”
“Very true.”
“We had a good many meals together, didn't we?” Josho muttered. “I mean, between Gray Smoke, Lerris, the sex crater, and here.”
“Well, I did do my best,” Ebon Mane said, fidgeting.
“I bet it's the only reason you stuck around, eh, old stallion?” Eagle Eye winked.
“Well, that, and hoof-holding a sissy.”
“Oh go soak your head.”
“I just might have to.” Josho glanced over at Roarke. “How I'm gonna stay hygienic where we're going, I'll have no darn clue.”
“So long as you stay clear of the goblin cesspools, there'll be hope for you, Josho,” Roarke said.
“And where's that, pray tell?”
“I suppose we'll discover on our own,” the metal mare remarked. “Think of it as an adventure within an adventure.”
“Oh, wonderful.” Josho sighed. “Better pack tons and tons of shotgun shells.”
“Hey!” Zaid sat on the edge of his couch, smirking. “Remember that time when you guys hit me?”
Dead silence.
Ebon Mane and Eagle Eye squirmed.
Josho and Roarke looked off in separate directions.
Rainbow Dash and Booster Spice fidgeted.
Kera yawned, stretched, and rolled over with a soft trilling sound, her tiny forelimbs hooked over her fuzzy chest. Belle gazed at her, then looked across the lounge. “Uhm... well... I think... erm...”
“The hour grows late,” Pilate firmly said.
“Yeah...” Rainbow nodded, shuddering slightly. “Imagine that.”
“How late is it?” Booster asked, blinking behind his goggles. “Feels like we've been sitting here for ages.”
“I think we could all use a good night's sleep,” Ebon said. His burgundy face stretched as he added, “It would be best to... be fully awake tomorrow.”
“For your journey, right?” Props asked.
Ebon opened his mouth, hesitated, then eventually blurted. “But of course.”
“Yeah...” Props squirmed, glancing down at the floor. “Uncky Prowsy's got a lot of ponies to drop off across the ocean. And if we want to manage a stop over in Abinadi first...”
“We'll squeeze it in,” Zaid said, winking as he stretched a forelimb around Props' neck. “I mean, we'll need some sort of relief, right? All of those dang ponies squeezed into a single vessel.”
“I won't be on board for long,” Booster said with a slight chuckle. “After all, Amulek isn't too far off by airship flight and...” His words trailed off, giving way to impenetrable silence.
At last, Josho belched and spoke up:
“Alright, buck it. I'm hitting the sack.” He sauntered across the lounge. “Swear to Ledo—I can't believe I watched you all drink all that cider while just standing by and doing nothing.”
“You should be proud, Josho.” Eagle smiled. “I know I am.”
“You want us to walk you to your room?” Ebon asked.
“If it makes you feel all sparkly inside, sure. Whatever.” Josho motioned along. “See you in the morning, Roarke,” he said without looking. “The rest of you as well...”
“A pleasure, Mr. Josho,” Pilate said, getting up with Belle while the mare laid Kera's slumbering figure over his striped flanks. “Zaid? Props?”
“Yeah, we'd better call it a night as well.” Zaid helped Props up and nuzzled her before smiling at the others. “I'll be needing lots of rest lately. Especially if I'm becoming a grease monkey's assistant.”
“Heehee...” Props smiled from ear to fuzzy ear. “Is that what you're gonna call yourself now?”
“Well, it's true, ain't it?”
“Make it simpler,” Props said, giving him a peck on the cheek. “Try 'grease lemur.'”
“Meh. It's taken.” Zaid and Props trotted off. “Anypony going by the west wing?”
“Not me,” Belle said.
“Oh! That's where I'm staying!” Booster Spice hopped up and trotted up to join them. “Guess we should plan for the journey ahead.”
“Sure, why not,” Zaid said, yawning. “Better pack extra spectacles.”
“So long! Good night!” Props sing-songed. “Don't let the desert bugs bite!”
“Fairwell,” Eagle Eye said, waving as he, Ebon, and Josho trotted in another direction. “We'll... we'll see you in the m-morning.”
“Yes, EE,” Belle said with a nod. She and Pilate turned towards Rainbow Dash.
“... … ...” Rainbow Dash hovered in place, gazing at them.
Belle smiled delicately. A sniffle escaped her nostrils, and she opened her mouth to say something. Looking past Rainbow—however—Belle silenced herself. She reached to her side, squeezing Pilate's shoulder and pivoting him towards the exit.
The zebra's ears twitched curiously.
“Best to put Kera to bed,” Belle droned. “Have a blessed evening.”
Rainbow blinked, arching an eyebrow. She felt a gentle hoof tugging at her tail. Her ears folded back, and she touched down before turning around to look at Roarke.
“Where are you headed off to, Rainbow?” Roarke gently asked.
Rainbow gazed at the Searonese mare, her muzzle agape. At last, she murmured in a soft voice. “Where would you want me to go, Roarke?”
Roarke said nothing. She bore a gentle smile as she leaned forward, rubbing her cheek softly against Rainbow's. Wordlessly, she took Rainbow by the hoof and led her out of the lounge, grabbing Rainbow's things along the way.
Ah, some more wordless goodbyes. I just hope they will all be able to see each other again soon enough.
Say, Rainbow, you like a challenge, right?
Well, Littlepip and Homage are at 31.
Now make your mare sing.
Hehe
Roarke being sweet really gets me :3
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Which time?
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Was thinking the same thing.
I would like to post a link to AC/DC video, All Night Long, but Youtube, google is being a total pain, listing Live after Live and hey look, this is what you missed, why would you bother with the Official Track release Video when you can have all the bloops, crowds and other annoyances. By the way, weve removed negation, inversion and other methodsw of filtrering out Live feeds so you cant not look at them.
I mean, if Watson can effetively teach itself how to do free form reverse look up unstructured searches, why cant Google do something a tiny fraction the complexity, given thousands times more power?
Im sorry, Im just going to be over in my corner, trying to sort out recursive self coding total conversion energy runes or something.
Lets Dash and Rourke enjoy whats likely their last night together, as a desert, if you can handle teh cold, is generally far better to travel in the cool of the night. But thats a song for another time.
Gonna have to be more specific, dear.
Also, neat ninja update.
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Das real nasty man
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Sorry. I'll see myself out.
5645415 You mean Littlepip and Homage, right? Velvet's door doesn't swing that way.
You've had a damn good run Jurists. It's still difficult for me to believe that your Noblest adventure has finally reached its end. For a time, I thought that even the Grand Choke was no barrier for all of your harmonic might. I realize now that the dark side of this plane is not worthy of being graced by your combined presence. Every nation the Noble Jury has flown over has been left a better place.
Floydien. If it wasn't for you and Simon, Pilate would have died at the hooves of Shell. You saved him even though you initially despised all boomers. You were willing to allow everypony to step hoof on Nancy's deck even when you hardly knew who they were. I will never forget your unique way with words, your spectacular shimmer glimmer, or your best friend Simon.
Bellesmith. You were there for Rainbow Dash since the very beginning. Even when Rainbow first treated you like dirt, you stayed faithful and always believed that she could save Blue Shelf. Little did you know that you would go on to bring harmony to entire civilizations with eleven others. You saved Kera from her misfortune multiple times, and now you will go on to raise a talented daughter with the help of Pilate. I will never forget your immeasurable faith, your moments of courage, and your love for your family.
Pilate. The sacrifices you made to save the lives of others will not go unnoticed. You may have lost your vision, but that never stopped you from doing the impossible. You were always willing to put your own life on the line to protect the ones you loved. Now that your journey has reached its end, you can finally begin your dreams of intellectual pursuit with your beloved. I will never forget your fearlessness, your stripes, or your ability to overcome all odds.
Eagle Eye. Without anyplace to call home, you joined a band of mercenaries who were forced to do things that instilled regret. With the help of Crimson and your brothers in arms, you went on to do what was right. Your love for Ebon was so great that you did everything you could to protect him. By your sword and shield, you could overcome any foe. Now you can finally be at peace with the one you love most. I will never forget your warrior princess qualities, your insurmountable defense, or your desire to protect those you love.
Ebon Mane. You were thrown out into the world with no knowledge of who or what you were. Despite this, you did what you had to survive. It was always a difficult and painful road, but you found someone who loved you no matter what form you took. Because of you, your mother finally realized the errors of her ways. Now you can live together with someone who will continue to love you no matter what. I will never forget your culinary skills, your loyalty, or your ability to turn into a fine looking mare.
Josho. You realized that your life wasn't going in the direction it should have been. Getting zapped in the horn by Pilate was just the very beginning of a great change. You picked yourself up with the help of Eagle Eye and the rest of the Jury. Your fatherly influence helped everyone more than you know. I will never forget your ability to bring humor to every situation, your marksmanship, or your desire to do better.
Zaid. You saved Kera and made sure no harm came to her. You stayed faithful to Rainbow's ways even when Khao could not. Despite the hard time everyone gave you for being you, you continued being you. Floydien even trusted you enough to take control of his beloved. In the end, you helped Nancy Jane put up her last good fight. I will never forget your love for cheese, your skilled piloting, or your witty jokes.
Props. You will always remind me of a certain friend of Rainbow's. Your smarts and ingenuity is what helped the Noble Jury reach her full potential. If it wasn't for you, the Jury would have never been able to fly as far and as fast as she did. You always did your best to keep her running in top shape without a single complaint. I will always remember your resourcefulness, your good looks, and your ability to stay positive in any situation.
Kera. Despite being taken away from your family, you had the will to survive all by yourself in a place that no one could be trusted. When Bella came along, you were willing to go back to the place you once thought you would never return. Even when your home was destroyed by the most evil of ponies, you picked yourself back up and became even stronger than before. I will never forget your arcane abilities, your love for grasshoppers, or your tattooed hide.
Booster Spice. You may have been the latest addition to the Jury, but you were destined to join them when you did. If it wasn't for your help, Val Roa would not be in the state it is now. Your desire to help the Jury in any way that you could is what allowed them to do what was done. I will never forget your insight, your willingness to put yourself in the pilot seat, or your friendship.
Roarke most Rare. You went from a pony who wanted nothing more except blood for Searo to a Jurist, a lover, and a savior. If it wasn't for you, Rainbow would have never found love again. Pilate never would have been able to do what he did in Stratopolis, and the goblins would have razed Val Roa to the ground. Now you will go on to restore an entire civilization in the most harmonic way. Imre would have been truly proud. I will never forget your badflank ways, your copper lenses, or your love for Rainbow Dash.
Nyaa~ I hope it's a long LONG time before everything crashes and burns again.
5645675 Whoops. Mixed in my headcanon.
5645438 Full comic (the artist is a nice guy; I comissioned my profile page banner from him and will be meeting him at BABSCon ): fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/144/4/8/pinkie_vs_changeling_by_toonbat-d4ztynf.jpg
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...That is a very happy changeling.
5645773
Methinks your headcanon has amassed itself into a shipping singularity.
5645415
C-c-c-combo..!
5645415 I laughed way harder at that than I should have.
Bravo.
-Treachery and deceit, kingdom of conceit Yaerfaerda.
SOLODASHSOLODASHSOLODASHSOLODASH LEAVE YOUR FRIENDS AND DANCE THE DANCE OF EAST. No more to be stuck in a troublesome kingdom or slowed by hapless harmony but EASTWARD EASTHORSE to the END of the plane and beyond yes yes yes yes yes SOLODASH
5645692 I told myself I wasn't going to cry, but that made me cry. You, sir, are amazing.
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I am convinced Swanny's shipping fever is going to reach critical mass at some point in the next year and all of the ships will converge into a singularity, until the entire Universe is shipped together simultaneously.
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.....
is it bad if i like the thought of that?
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Nah, it's good.
It's really, really good.
5645773 It's fine. We've all thought about that particular 'what if'.
5645415 And I shall forever read your comments in Erik Todd Dellums' (Three Dog/DJ-Pon3) voice.
We all know that we are aproching the point that will break the heart of every single reader, all that remains is seeing how it goes down.
Everyone has a partner to share a night with. Except Josho, but I don't think he really cares. And I guess Midnite and Floydien could be considered to be ''lovers''.
That leaves us... Booster Spice.
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Spisho?
Jooster?
Well that's what I would want to do...
5645415
I'd like to see them beat my record.
5645692
Dammit man now I'm sad.
5646789
I'd be down for that.
We all will miss this crazy group.
Now to wait the second part that will only have one or two of the characters of the first, like happens in many movies.
Ah but with a sigh, not with a bang.
Well, then again... it does end with a bang here.
Next few are going to bum me out for sure.
This is how the party ends.
This is how the party ends; not with a whimper, but with a bed-creaking bang.
So, this is where I finally catch up. Through thick and thin, through all the ups and downs of the Noble Jury, I meet it at its end.
And a damn good end it is.
No one is prepared for the ending in which Rainbow Dash has yet to depart from Val Roa due to all the wrapping up of character arcs.
sexy time
And finally, the goodbye between Rainbow and Roarke. Then we begin the journey anew.
-Spirit
5645415 Homage was awesome.
PLEASE MENTION ROARKE'S ADORABLE EAR NIBBLING FETISH
5645424 this music reminds me of training n Luigi's mansion, especially the beginning of the track.
One last night of fun, huh? Might as well make it awesome.
Duranda's permanent title.
A pair of songs that fit well. subject to opinion, of course. (for the RoarkexDash part.)
The parting of friends, and one last joining...
5648648 The only thing missing is grilled cheese.
5645692 So I take it that you don't consider Midnite a noble jurist? I'm still undecided on her status as a member. I'm leaning toward yes though so...
Midnite. You were once your father's pawn used to drive Floydien to madness, but once you learned to write your own story you gave the Noble Jury the final push nessisary to complete what they had come to Val Roa to do. Your loyalty to justice for others connects every, but most especially the first, Noble Jurist to yourself. I will never forget your willingness to give your life for whom and in what you believed.
5645692
Well said.
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I'm leaning towards no. But an honorary member. Like Prowse, Basso, or even Duchess Arcanist. She had a helping hoof in things at the end. But wasn't a full on Jurist. That and she never was cradled in / lifted by the womb of Nancy Jane that all Jurist share.