Titillating Tails
Once at the park with the three tiny ponies in tow, Uncle found his way to a bench to sit down and relax. For some reason, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom had behaved better with him than they had with Jackie. Scootaloo had stayed close, flying in circles around his head with only a few jerks towards anything that interested her. Apple Bloom walked calmly by his side, only pausing whenever they passed a flower stand or fruit stall. He made a mental note to take her to a farmer's market next time there was one in town. Sweetie Belle, however, kept trying to climb to the top of his head, apparently terrified of the world at large.
Once at the park, however, all three changed. Scootaloo became much more excited, tugging on her leash as she tried to race around and investigate. Apple Bloom rolled around in the grass, plainly enjoying all the plant life (which seemed to flourish in her presence, Uncle noted idly in surprise). Sweetie Belle, for her part, went straight to the fountain and stared at at the equine statue in the center, plainly entranced by the spectacle.
Uncle frowned slightly as he watched them. While he was glad they were enjoying the park, the whole point of this excursion was to get them to burn their excess energy so he could put them down for a nap when they returned home, so he could finish up with Jackie's artifacts and the new spell book undisturbed. However, the only one who seemed to be getting any sort of exercise was Scootaloo, who continued to fly around as much as possible. He made a mental note to send Jackie for some toys or something to get them all exercising.
A sudden shriek of terror caught his attention. Turning his head, he felt his jaw drop. Sweetie Belle's horn was glowing with a pale green aura, and several small statues set up around the park were zooming around in the air in a make-shift obstacle course for Scootaloo. Meanwhile, the ivy along a stone wall had grown to immense proportions and was writhing around, seizing passersby despite Apple Bloom's attempts to tame it. Scootaloo found it all wonderfully fun as she tried to fly in amongst the groping vines and flying statuary. From the sound of the screams, no one seemed to consider the fillies as having any connection to what was going on, despite their proximity and the energy around Sweetie Belle's horn.
Ah, Uncle thought to himself. So pendants hide fillies from scrutiny, but not their influence on the world. Interesting. "Apple Bloom! Sweetie Belle! Scootaloo!" he called out firmly, causing all three to turn towards him. "We go home now!"
All three came up to his side with varying degrees of willingness. Sweetie Belle came eagerly, rushing up to his side as she dropped the statuary from her magical aura. Apple Bloom came obediently, though her gait did not show the same eagerness as Sweetie's. Scootaloo looked grumpy as she flew over, plainly not liking having her fun interrupted.
Taking hold of their leashes - he wasn't sure how or why he let go of them in the first place - Uncle turned to lead them back to the shop. They didn't even make it a full block before all three started to doze. Sweetie Belle determinedly climbed up to Uncle's head, curling up and clinging tightly. Apple Bloom crawled up into his arms, curling up to be held there. Scootaloo managed to grab a passing wisp of fog which she condensed into a small cloud that she curled up on, clinging to it and allowing herself to be towed along. Uncle settled for doing that, after poking at the small cloud a few times to try and make sense of how she managed it. He made a mental note to investigate all the abilities the three of them were demonstrating at a later date.
He thought about what had happened at the park. "Hmm...perhaps sooner rather than later..."
Once he reached the shop, he found Jackie relaxed in his chair in the back room. "Jackie!" he insisted. "That is Uncle's chair!"
"S-sorry Uncle," Jackie apologized quickly, clambering out of the chair. Noticing the three sleeping foals, a rather goofy expression crossed his face. "Aww..." he cooed, gently taking Apple Bloom from Uncle's arms when she was offered, cradling her gently. "They are so cute when they are sleeping..." He blinked as he spotted Scootaloo. "Is...is she sleeping on a cloud? How is she sleeping on a cloud?"
Uncle shrugged. "Must be part of her magic. One more thing! Must tuck them in for nap." As Jackie turned to take Apple Bloom upstairs, Uncle spoke up again. "One more thing! Quietly! Must not wake them."
Jackie nodded. "Understood, Uncle," he replied softly, carefully making his way up the stairs, using Scootaloo's leash to tow her - and her cloud - behind him.
Uncle frowned, noticing how readily Jackie accepted 'Scootaloo can sleep on a cloud'. "Pendant magic more complex than first appears," he murmured, returning to the spell book, deciding to look for any information on the three foals' abilities while he had some quiet time with the trio sound asleep.
It was twenty minutes before the quiet whistle in his ear made him realize that Sweetie Belle was still asleep on his head. He thought about removing her and making her sleep upstairs, but her weight wasn't that difficult to bear, and it was oddly comfortable having her up there...at least as long as she was this small. Shrugging his shoulders, he continued to read, making sure to monitor his posture so she didn't tumble off.
By the time Valmont returned to his base of operations in Las Vegas, he had completely forgotten about his odd encounter on the streets of San Francisco. The tomes he'd 'acquired' from the library had been useful, and he already had agents pursuing the leads he'd discovered therein. Now came the difficult part: explaining the lack of appreciable progress to his new 'client'.
Entering the inner sanctum, he approached the large stone carving against the far wall. He was not looking forward to this. While with anyone else Valmont could easily command a meeting, his new 'client' was something else entirely. The promised reward for accomplishing what he desired was immense...but one always had to be careful when dealing with the unknown.
Before he could speak, however, his 'client' spoke up. "I sensed a powerful surge of magic to the West-Northwest," the hissing voice insisted. "Powerful enough that I felt it here despite how far away it is. The kind of power that is normally only based in a rift between Realms..." Glowing red eyes illuminated the darkness. "A magic I have never sensed before...but of strong good magic. It must be investigated!"
Valmont bowed slightly. "I would be overjoyed to do this for you," he offered sincerely. In truth, he would. Not only was magic of any sort profitable if his 'client's promises were to be believed, but anything that could give him an edge in his dealings here was welcome. "If you can only be a bit more specific as far as where it occurred."
"Bring me a map," the voice continued. "And show me our present location."
Nodding, Valmont unrolled a map of North America. He then pointed out Las Vegas. "We are here-" He leapt back as a spot on the map began to smolder.
"There!" the hissing voice insisted. "That is where the magic came from!"
Valmonst stared at the spot. "...San Francisco? I was just there..."
"Then that is where we shall go!" the voice insisted. "If great good magic has awoken there, it will eventually move against me. We shall discover its source...and use it to our advantage. But we must move carefully, especially when I move there. If anyone has command of the magic, things could be...problematic."
Valmont grinned widely. A move such as this gave him a perfect way to create a distraction for the various law enforcement agencies after his endeavors. They were getting a little too close, and sniffing around this base. And with the insistence on being careful, he could take his time, while setting up a few other endeavors to cover recent...expenditures. "As you wish...Shendu."
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First!
GrymmMacabre: Oh sweet celestia, I've become a monster...
GrymmMacabre: I BEG OF THEE, FORGIVE ME!!!
Celestia: Nope, TO THE MOOON!
Oh crap, Shendu knows already.
At least Sweetie is... staying on top to things so far.
Seems that Scootaloo is always... circling around huh?
I guess it's very clear about Apple Bloom's... growing interest in gardening.
I could say that Scootaloo is on... Cloud Nine.
Finally, we see a good bit of Valmont... Let's just hope his henchmen he's bound to send after the CMC are as stupid as ever. If not, looks like the cute and funny moments are about to run out.
7181303
He knows they're there and that they'll be a problem.
He has no clue, however, that he's dealing with five pounds of adorable and six pounds of chaos in a five pound sack. No typo.
7181322 ... How? Every single chapter on every single PWNYverse story. HOW!?
Nice chapter, love your work.
Quick question, though. Uncle noted that the girls' influence on the world would be noticed (like Sweetie's magic), but not if they do something out of the ordinary (like Scootaloo sleeping on a cloud). What would happen if someone saw Sweetie's magic, asked the somewhat reasonable "what the hell?!" and someone else pointed out Sweetie Belle using magic (like Uncle or Jackie, since it would have to be someone who knows them if I understand how the pendants work). Would they accept the answer and move on? Or would that being pointed out over ride the magic and make someone question the existence small unicorn? Just a curiosity, if I'm being honest. Keep up the good work.
Apple Bloom going to a Farmer's Market will be interesting. And the fact Uncle doesn't mind his new Sweetie Belle hat is adorable, I can just see Rarity cooing over a picture of Sweetie snoozing on Uncle's head.
7181329 Finn, Ratso and Chow are probably not much of a threat, more likely to find the fillies adorable and have second thoughts about handing them over and playing with them when they're supposed to be guarding them. Tohru... will probably be used as a snuggle pillow. Hak Foo is definitely a threat, but he'll bring Papa Wolf Uncle down on him.
7181342 Yeah, they're gonna drive him crazy.
Chapter 7:
"Aiyah!"
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"One More Thing!"
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You know, I have pity...
...
for Shendu, if he tries to use the fillies for his own purposes. I swear, when it hits the fan and leaves Shendu wondering what just happened, he will be so disoriented he will be able to hear the laughter of a chaos creature from several universes away.
In the near future....
Jade: I have a Sweetie Belle here and I'm not afraid to use her!
Sweetie: (tries to make gun cocking sound which comes out as an adorable squeak before growling)
Random Thug: Aww and what are yo- OH DEAR GOD!!
hehehe filly unicorn hat yay
7181388
Uncle: We must do research!
In all honesty, it depends on how magic sensitive the person having it pointed out to is. If they aren't magic sensitive at all, they'd respond to Sweetie's magic in much the same way someone would respond to a dog racing around with a garden hose: avoid it if you don't want to get wet, but otherwise just stay out of the way and accept it as a canine inevitability. (Or in this case, unicorn inevitability.)
Any magic sensitivity at all, and it depends how much their natural suspension of disbelief can be stretched, and how educated they are about how the world actually works. More magically sensitive, more educated, or less gullible, and pointing out the pony is doing it can override the pendant's 'ordinary' field.
...hmm...
There's a story on this site (Mature, so I can't link it) called "Universal Acceptance" that actually covers a similar effect in a surprisingly serious tone despite its primary subject matter (clop). The pendants work much the same way, depending on how aware of magic the one influenced is and how much they can accept as being 'normal' or 'ordinary'.
Called it. Called it so very hard.
Sleepy little ponies is cute little ponies.
Another adorable chapter. Well done.
Bad day bad daybad day for uncle and Jackie
Calling it now, Jade will be able to see through the pendants magic and just shrug it off
Cute and fuzzy moment is cute and fuzzy. I almost pity Shendu, almost. Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
7181348
Well, he is providing a source of Bone-afied entertainment.
And the plot begins to move!
7181301 Don't first-post. It's kind of a rule of etiquette around here. That's why your comment has so many downvotes.
7181348 He has a couple of short-cuts...
7181348 By doing 'research'
but in all seriousness, not all the stories I'm doing this, just Undertale, Avatar:TLA (finished) and this one. Others on occasion like in WWW during the FART tournament and other very punable moments.
7181303
Yep! But can Shendu's henchman handle the cuteness of the CMC?
7181551 Better question: Can Shendu's henchmen handle the chaos that is the CMC? I see much plot derailment worthy of a PWNY in Shendu's future. And tree sap, can't forget the tree sap.
7181551 The Dark Hand were beaten in their first appearance by an archaeologist with windshield wipers. (Granted, that archaeologist was Jackie Chan, but...) I don't think we have anything to worry about.
Jackie "Bad Day" Counter
Chapter: 0
Total: 7
7181394 FLYING TIGER GETS BUTT KICKED BY UNCLE! I can see it now...
7181747
Earth Pony magic, boosted by chi magic, in a world where everything's functioned normally without magic till now.
7181414
This.
This NEEDS to happen
So far, interesting.
Short chapters though, and not much details.
Still, its good that you have good flow and a grasp on characteristics.
Look forward to more.
7181780
Nope. Earth Pony magic only boosts plants that are well planted. It won't create new growth - unless she directs it - just amplify already existing growth.
7181803
You never know. This is foal magic surge, after all. With training...
So... it seems Uncle and Wily have more in common than just crazy pointy hairstyles.
Shendu! Shendu! Kick 'em in da shin doo!
We are getting closer to JCA episodes!
7181515
Well, she has shown to be magically powerful and sensitive. She uses magic items so easily, she can swallow one and still activate it. She manages to get a spell right on her first try with no training.
Ah yes, unstable infant magic...Doesn't it stabilize after a period of time? I'm a bit hazy on the details.
7181414 I can definitely see that happening
We've yet to see Jade's exposure to the fillies in general.
When does this take place from the show?
7181937
Ten years prior.
Dun Dun Dunnn
Something I have been meaning to point out for a few chapters now... Scootaloo can FLY now!
...but seriously, is that actually going to be explained?
7181551 Please. Finn, Ratso and Chow can barely handle Jade, much less thoae three. Tohru and Hak Fu, on the other hand...
....anyone else reading this in all their voices? Stars, I miss this show!
And now Shendu himself joins the party. Good... good...
Time for the fun to truly begin. After all, if Shendu is involved - and seemingly in his immobile statuary form - then the Tailsmans are soon to play a part, with the Masks following after.
Then it's time t' dust off th' Chi spells, innit? Good thing we both be usin' th' good ones, aye?
Yeah. Now lemme think for a moment... where did I stash them? I could've sworn I put the Chi Spell tools in the closet with my Zanpakutou, Super Sentai Henshin devices, and my Pokeballs...
You can bet what the first words the CMC would say:
One
More
Thing.
I'm dreading the moment Jade shows up
The sheer amount of trouble she and the CMC will get in.
7181970 I suggest editing that into the description that waynew people who find the story don't constantly ask you that question, I've seen it at least once every chapter so far
7181531 It deserves everyone of them... My first time saying First will be my last.
<-- Determined face
One more thing what is up with white unicorns as hats
7182544
...because ever since Wily's Wittle Wub, I find it hilariously adorable?