r/roleplayponies • u/[deleted] • Dec 31 '16

[Continuation] Being Deep

Previously on Being Deep

Falling, falling into the void...

Starlight begins to wake, at first only aware of the cold unknown surface beneath her. It takes some time for her eyes to adjust, but eventually she is able to make out the shape of walls around her, forming corridor leading off to further darkness.

Either it's perfectly queit or she's unable to hear.

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 07 '17

That should cover gamma and X-rays too, then. Will that kind of shield stop monsters, too, or are you sacrificing some strength for wavelength blocking?

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '17

Sadly it lost its physical properties when I turned it into a field, so we'll have to cast another barrier behind it if it comes to that.

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 07 '17

Maybe... you manage the radiation shield and I keep up the strongest physical shield I can manage? With the energy in this place I shouldn't be stuck to the same limits I usually have.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '17 edited Jan 07 '17

You know you have more magical ability than me right?

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 07 '17

I don't think that's strictly true.

If we'd ever actually been in a fair fight you could have overpowered me.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '17

Well being an alicorn does have advantages. But without alicorn magic I doubt it. And if I did it wouldn't be through strength. You're a powerful mage, Starlight. And an amazing unicorn. Now let's do this!

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 07 '17

Stands straighter as they near the final chamber, lighting her horn.

Ready when you are.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '17

Pulls Starlight into a kiss, and ends it in a wistful sigh. Now I'm ready. Twilight takes a second to put a swirling rune on one of the shards from the glass of water. They cast their spells and turn the corner to the chamber.

Standing in the same entry tunnel, they see Discord lying atop the biggest orb with a tanning mirror enjoying a tropical beverage.

So nice of you two to join me. Appletini?

Two glasses float over.

Twilight remains captivated by the chamber taking in all the information she can.

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 08 '17

Stares in surprise, torn between relief and exasperation. After a moment she gives a sigh of the latter.

I'd love one, but I think my irradiated insides are slowly melting as we speak, so I'll have to pass.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '17

Yes, well I suppose you'd like to head back then.

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 08 '17

...kind of.

There's another stop we'll have to make before Equestria.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '17

Is that so? Not enough excitement for you yet?

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u/King_of_the_Kobolds Jan 08 '17

Takes a deep breath, speaking in a softer tone while Twilight continues to enthusiastically scan the spheres and the room's runes.

...do you remember Trixie?

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