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//No long story to go with this one. Credit to Paul Robertson for the original spritework. Asuka and Roy edits by me.
Having just been released from the hospital Asuka would have thought she would ha...View More
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It had been a long time since Asuka had found herself in a hospital as a patient.
Waking up in a hospital bed was slightly jarring, all things considered. One moment she was having a conversation wi...View More
March 5, 2021
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A fire crackles at the foot of Mount Lunae. Three figures sit around the fire absorbing what little warmth it provided them. It's not as though any of them needed it. The cold here was nothing more than an annoyance. Just another in a myriad of troubles they all faced. So they sat by the fire to at least pretend to feel some grain of comfort. Morale was low after so many failures. One could only come so close so many times before they cracked. Yet the trio had yet to break. They refused to back down. To let her win. At least, that's what had happened each time before now. Now none of the three could tell if their next attempt would make, or break them. After hours of sitting in cold silence the blonde mare in the trio finally stands.
One more time. Surely THIS would be the attempt. This would be where she summited the mountain, and... Well, she didn't know what came after that, but she was ready to find out. As her two friends rise to stand with her they all nod. One more time.
The group begins their climb as they always did. They start at the base, and follow the path they'd trodden many times before. Though it was a well traveled path the snow never seemed to lessen. There was no way to tell if they were going the right way save for memory. They know they're going the right way. They're sure of it. Familiar cliffs, and rock outcroppings dot the path up the mountain. They find patches of ice they remember from previous climbs, and navigate them cautiously. They avoid rockfalls, avalanches, hail, and unstable ground while they ascend. By now the group had grown accustomed to their roles during the climb. Armand took the lead to report any problem areas. Asuka took the middle, and The Shadow took up the rear to keep an eye on Asuka. Everything about the formation was designed to keep Asuka as safe as possible. After all, she was the only one who would loose anything should they fail. Despite all this nothing was guaranteed. The trio had a long trip ahead of them, and there was never any certainty in mountain climbing.
Once again Maddy spots the forms of the three pests nearing the summit once more. It felt like it had been days since they last attempted the climb, but how could she even be sure? The sun never moved here. There was no way to tell time, and she never needed to sleep, or eat. For all she knows they could have been at this for years, months, weeks, days, or even just a few hours. Well, now wasn't the time to be pondering. She needed to stop the fools before they got through. Though she has no delusions. If they fail, they'll try again at some point. She needed to think of a way to stop them for good. Not just send them back to the start. After a few moments she has an idea.
The summit was in sight once more. The sight instilled hope in Asuka each time she saw it. Even if she knew she likely wouldn't reach it. She clambers up onto the ridge leading to the summit. There was just one last obstacle. Armand floats over the gap ahead, and the shadow follows afterwards to jump the gap. Then, it's Asuka's turn. The shadow turns to assist Asuka, and waits as she backs up as far as the ledge will allow her. With a deep breath Asuka barrels forwards, and leaps as best she can. For a moment frigid air rushes past her face as she flies through the air above the gap. Then she begins to sink. Her front hooves catch the ledge, and the Shadow quickly bends down to help her up.
Stone cracks, and the Shadow is knocked backwards by something. The stone underneath Asuka's hooves crumbles away from the cliffside, taking her with it. As she plummets she sees the face of Armand shouting to her, quickly followed by a torrent of snow, ice, and stone.
Armand turns to face the one responsible. Just short of the summit itself with it's curious blue glow stands what could only be described as Asuka were she from a nightmare. A frizzled, long, purple mane, dull pink fur, eyes full of red hot anger, and hatred, and an expression that screamed desperation. The nightmare Asuka called 'Maddy' stared back at him with a smile slowly forming on it's lips. So. They finally lost. With nothing left to do Armand slumps to the ground to sit in quiet contemplation. He hardly notices the Shadow begin it's slow descent down the mountain.
There was absolutely no way the pink brat would escape from that. Maddy was sure of it. Buried under so much snow, ice, and rock there was no way she'd make it out. For once she could finally sit back without having to worry. With the faintest hints of joyous laughter Maddy allows herself to fall to the ground to wait. It shouldn't be long now.
After what felt like hours of tumbling and sliding Asuka is unceremoniously dumped out onto the foot of Mount Lunae. Despite the sheer amount of snow, ice, and stone that had swallowed her she'd managed to fight her way to the top of it all, and avoid being buried whole. Not a second after she comes to a stop Asuka slams her front right hoof into the snow, and bolts up. Without a moment of hesitation she turns, and charges back up the mountain. Rage, and frustration fuel her every movement. One more time.
The Shadow wasn't sure long it had been descending the mountain, or how far down it had gotten. Everything looked so different when the snow subsided. It figured that after what had happened Maddy had calmed down, and maybe that lead to the snowstorm subsiding. It was almost certain Asuka would be buried under a pile of snow when it found her. It could only hope the snow hadn't managed to crush her spirit. Believing Asuka to be buried under a torrent of snow it came as a surprise to the Shadow when she charged right past it while it was descending. After a moment of confusion the Shadow turns to follow at top speed.
Maddy had been lying in the snow for quite some time now. Armand continued to sulk in the same spot he'd slumped down in earlier. Neither of the two had moved since then. Maddy was content to lie in the snow and wait for her eventual waking. Soon she could get back to her life without all the banging, screaming, shouting, and- crunchcrunchcrunchcrunch.
Maddy shoots up into a sitting position. The sound of snow rapidly crunching begins to grow nearer from below. She stands to look below. No. Way. How was the pink brat back up here already? She'd been buried by hundreds of tons of snow, ice, and rock! She shouldn't be able to move, much less climb the mountain!
Asuka arrives just before the summit once more. She's greeted by the sight of Maddy standing on the other end of the chasm with her eyes wide, and mouth agape. Maddy's hooves move to her mane, and she clenches so hard she might just rip two chunks out of her mane. Then a desperate, terrified scream escapes her gaping mouth. "WHY WON'T YOU JUST GIVE UP?!" Without warning the summit is immersed in a blizzard of biblical proportions. All throughout the howling wind Asuka can hear Maddy screaming, wailing, and cursing. The snowstorm is so harsh she almost doesn't see the Shadow rush past her. A second later she follows behind.
Without a moment's hesitation Asuka leaps over the chasm. This time despite not being able to see her target she manages to land safely on the other side of the chasm. She hears a grunt from Maddy followed by desperate screams. "NO! GET OFF OF ME!" Stepping forwards Asuka manages to spot the Shadow on the ground. It appears to have tackled Maddy, and wrapped her up in a sort of attack hug. Maddy's eyes dart frantically as she attempts to break free to no avail. As her eyes lock with Asuka's her cries become more desperate. "NO! DON'T! YOU'LL RUIN EVERYTHING I'VE WORKED FOR!" She pleads with her words, and her eyes. For a moment Asuka feels a tinge of remorse, but not for long. Maddy had taken everything SHE had worked for from her. She'd lost the job she loved, caused her friends and family to worry, and even put her in a psych ward. She was not about to let Maddy get away with any more.
At last Asuka approaches her goal. With slow, cautions steps Asuka approaches the blue glow at the summit of Lunae.
With one final, primal cry from Maddy, Asuka steps forwards into the blue glow.
How many more attempts would it take to break her? How many more times could she be sent back to the very start until she gave in? Maddy couldn't believe how many times her other half had tried to su...View More
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After a long, arduous descent from what was nearly the summit of Mount Lunae the shadow finally manages to reach the foot of the mountain. With Armand hot on it's heels it trudges through the snow. It...View More
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Close. That was too close.
Maddy thought that by now her other half would have learned her place. Instead, she nearly summitted the mountain to get into contact with whatever that blue glow was. Eve...View More
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They had to be close now. Asuka could feel it. She isn't sure how long they'd been climbing, but with the blue glow atop the mountain to spur them on they've been making great strides. With each ridge...View More
The snow all around was near blinding. Asuka could hardly see 10 feet in front of her, but she knows exactly where she is. She's been here before. Many times. Though this time she wasn't alone. While ...View More
Things had been quite calm lately. Asuka was used to her routine by now. Her roomate was still as quiet as ever, and her reflection would even stop shouting, and slamming her hooves more often. She fi...View More
February 24, 2021
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//Featuring Gray Rivers Alton-Yuri with permission.
All spritework was originally made by Paul Robertson. I only made edits for Asuka, Nar, Juno, Roy, and Gray. I don't do requests/commissions since I am not the original artist. Human sprites because 1. I love Paul Robertson's work, and 2. I can't do anthro to save my life.
[STORY START]
"You'll never get away with this De'Landro!" The roguishly handsome hero 'Blast Galverston' growls. He's been tied to a fuel pump as a large earth pony stallion stands a ways away with a lit match. Below the stallion is a trail of gasoline leading to the pump Blast is tied to. The stallion laughs in a deep, gravely voice. "You can't escape this time Blast. Your precious city burning will be the last thing you see before you're blown sky high!" Roguishly handsome hero Blast Galverston grits his teeth. He struggles to break free of his binds, but they're too tight. "Keep strugglin' little man. You'll just die tired." The large stallion grins as he begins to lower the match. It's a tense 5 seconds until-
"CUT! CUT! CUUUUUUT!"
Everything comes to a halt as a stallion holding a megaphone stomps onto the set. "Where is Alyssia Fenderbun?! She's supposed to swoop in and save the hero!" The man formally known as Blitz Gunderston quickly shimmies out of his bindings, and heads off-set to meet a make-up artist. As he does so, a hastily dressed, and prepared mare stumbles onto the set. 'How typical.' Gray scoffs to himself. This made the 4th time his co-star had shown up late. Granted, he'd shown up hung over plenty of times before, but at least he wasn't 20 minutes late. De'landro walks past Gray on his way to the snack bar as their co-star is beginning to get verbally torn apart by their director. He was a nice guy if you pulled your weight, but slack off even a little, and he made your life hell. It was a bit difficult to tune out the tirade of insults, but Gray was used to it by now. He'd been on the receiving end of one too many angry directors so if he wasn't the target of a rant, good.
Gray's just finished getting his make-up re-done when De'Landro approaches him. "Ey Gray. There's a group of people here to see you. They're at the snack bar." Fans? How did they get past security. "Oh. Thanks." Gray nods before he turns to make his way to the snack bar. He doesn't even need to get close to the snack bar to realize just who they are. He can hear the familiar voices of a certain band as he goes to round a corner to the snack bar. Lo and behold he finds the members of Attack on Mango crowded near the snack bar. One of which has a plate stacked with food. This was an excellent opportunity to show his co-workers that he did in fact have fans. "Ah! You must be members of my fan club!" Gray loudly proclaims with his hooves outstretched. The band looks to him somewhat confused. The only mare in the group tilts her head slightly. "Did you call us here just so you could act like this?" This confused Gray. "What? I didn't call you here." The mare now seems just as confused. "What do you mean? We got a letter telling us to meet you here." Gray is then handed a piece of paper by the lead stallion.
'Dear Attack on Mango.
Please come to the 'El Estudio Caliente' studio at 1 PM on [DATE]. There is much I want to discuss with you all. Please do not be late.
A Famous Actor.'
Gray's face contorts. "I never wrote this!" He tosses the piece of paper up into the air. Everyone is silent as they watch the piece of paper slowly float to the ground. It's picked up by a janitor seconds later. "Well, if you didn't then who did?" Asuka folds her hooves, annoyed. Gray throws up his hooves in similar annoyance. "I don't know! C'mon! We'll go ask around." Gray turns on his heels, and begins to march back onto his set. Seeing little other options the band follows.
By the time Gray storms back onto the set the rest of the cast are preparing to re-shoot the previous scene. His director opens his mouth to speak, but Gray points to the band behind him, and begins to growl. "Which one of you told them to come here?" Things are silent for a moment before there's shuffling from behind the set. De'Landro smirks from his position in front of the gas pump. One of his minions appears on a piece of rubble behind him, and two set staff walk on-set from behind. All eyes turn to the large stallion as he begins to bellow.
"Attack on Mango! You've made it to the semi-finals of the Battle of the Bands! You've done well to make it this far, but now you face the Blade's Troupe! We'll squash you, and take first place to prove our might!"
The director begins to frantically wave, point, and shout. "Somebody get a camera on those guys!" A camera swiftly turns to get a wide shot of the two bands (and Gray) on set. Roy opens his mouth to respond, but the director grabs his megaphone and begins to shout. "Wait! Wait! Wait! Hold on! Start from the beginning!" He looks to De''Landro, who begins to repeat himself. This time with the camera focused on him. Gray's jaw drops. Then, closes as his face turns red. "Hello?! Excuse me! Main character right here!" He begins to wave his hooves to try and get the cameraman's attention. De'Landro is cut off as the director shouts once more. "Stop! Somebody get him off the set!" The director violently gestures to Gray. Not long after Gray is escorted off-set by two burly set workers. Thankfully they were nice enough to let him watch from off-camera.
The director then steps forwards. "And, ACTION!"
De'Landro begins again. When he finishes Roy gestures with his hoof as if to say 'Come at me.' "You don't stand a chance! Back down now and we won't leave you in a heap!" He was just barely able to avoid sweating profusely in front of the camera. One of the set crew rushes forwards, but is intercepted by Nar, who manages to set down his plate of food before rushing forwards. The crewman throws a punch, but is blocked by Nar before he receives an equally as powerful punch in return. De'Landro begins to lumber towards Roy with his hulking form, and his minion prepares to jump to ambush one of the band members. The cameras roll as a brawl breaks out on set. Punches, and ponies fly. Great shots are taken, and best of all, they get it in one take.
In the end De'Landro and his goons are defeated, with a badly bruised Roy standing in front of De'Landro as he looks up from on his stomach.
"I told you-huff-. You couldn't beat us." Roy then grabs a towel from off set, and tosses it to De'Landro. "You might want to clean yourself up. Don't want dirt on your face when your face ends up in the trash weekly magazine."
"Cut! Fantastic work! What a display!" The director begins to clap profusely. Gray is unable to believe what he just saw. As De'Landro and the rest of the set crew are helped up by the ponies that were their enemies just 5 seconds ago Gray stands silently. The group walks past, talking as if they were all great friends. Yet Gray does not move. The set-crew, and director walk past as the entirety of the set simply leaves to go get lunch, leaving Gray to stand on-set, all alone. After a few moments Gray shakes his head, and manages a shrug. "Well. I suppose It's not all that bad. Maybe I could use this to my advantage." Gray then practices his smile for a few minutes before he turns to hurry after the rest of the cast. He needed to be there so he could congratulate his biggest fans, and repair his mildly damaged reputation and pride.
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