Re: New Friends, New Hope[Dated][Open]

by Maya Blackwing Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:51 pm

"Huh? it seems someone gota a bit pissed." She said while looking after him. "Well whatever. He will come back sooner or later i guess." She turned over to jack. "So... you said something over a reliable source the last time you were here.... is their a chance i could some information about it?" She wanted to know if jack was bluffing, or if he really had some information about the rebellion.

by Grayscale Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:19 am

Jack just nods at Prism's comment and turns to him. "Don't worry you have the job. You can stay at my farm and I'll give you some bits for it." Jack smiles friendly. "But it doesn't need to hurry and I'll invite you to a drink to seal our deal." He turns to Blackwing."Give this stallion everything he wants. This one is on me."
Before Jack can tell them about the rebellion he still need to check the stallion, who came in after him. He seems to be pretty young, maybe around the 20 years old and he's quiet. Perhaps he's just quiet, because he has nopony he can talk to. Jack turns to him. "What about you? Do you want to smash some griffon skulls?"

by **Prism** Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:02 am

It looks like luck was on his side today "Well a farm house would be better then one of them burn out abandoned buildings" feeling better about leaving his items there then having to hiding them and risk somepony or Griffon finding it. He had had it for years and the last thing he wanted was to lose it like that, it was in a bad shape as it was.

He looked at his drink of Whisky and finished it off "Same again" He said to the barmare.

He had almost forgotten about the new comer into the bar. Prism would of been happy to of left him to his own business but it looks like Jack is one that likes to talk to everyone and it looks like they were going to go back to the talk of smashing skulls again.

This line of talk was not something that should really be talked about, as killing all it is is messy and he had killed that many Griffons’s that he no longer saw the point in boosting about it or even joking about it.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:57 pm

"Smash some-...? What? No, I..."
To be honest he wanted revenge on what the griffons had done, but he wasn't quite sure how far he'd actually go. He hated death, he hated killing, everything about it. So he said the first thing that came to his mind.

"Yeah. I'll do whatever it takes."

Something told him he would be regretting his choice of words sooner or later, but this is what he'd been looking for.

by Grayscale Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:42 am

Jack nods with a grin. That is actually the answer he wanted to hear. "You know, just killing some griffons won't solve our problems. They will send new ones, who are even more brutal and terrorize us even more. So, if you really want to destroy them, you need to destroy their system first. Of course nopony can do that alone." he says and looks to Blackwing with a wink. "And that's where the rebellion comes in. We need to organize and focus our hate against the griffons to win and you don't even need to fight. We also need ponies, who can deliver us with resources like food and so on." Jack takes another sip from his drink and waits for the reactions of the others.

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:57 am

Maya gave Prism another drink. Then turned to Jack. "Of coure just killing wouldn´t help. But only thing i can offer is alcohol.... and i guess thats not very producttive." Maya looked around to see who is still at the bar.

by **Prism** Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:18 am

"He's right; we are past the point where just fighting them will work. What's left of Equestrian Military can't stand up to the Griffon's head on anymore." He said not looking up from his glass.

“This is where you would hit them where it hurts make it so staying would cost more than just leaving, not an easy task and will no doubt take years, but if there is any place to start it would in Manehattan “ He finished talking and picked up his glass and drank some.
He thought it a bit too risky to come out and say who he really was but putting out an idea would give him too much trouble and clearly this was just coming from an older Pegasus and he was sure he could handle him if he needed to. The young stallion was clearly court out with the skull smashing comment so Prism was not worried about him and the barmare looked like she wanted to know more herself.

He would see what Jack said next and work out if he should tell him he was Military and still counted himself with in their ranks.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:54 pm

"Deliveries huh? Hmm.... I used to be a drug ru- er... I know the shadows of Manehatten better than the back of my hoof..."

He wasn't quite sure if he could trust this lot yet, he'd better watch what he was saying unless he was willing to risk the little he had.

"Yeah, probably."

The very though of a full scale revolution in Manehatten made him surge with excitement, but he knew that was still a ways off. Casually, he picked up his glass and gave it a good swig.

by Grayscale Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:53 pm

Jack nods with a grin. It seems he found some good ponies, who can contribute something to the rebellion. He'll just handle the newbies like the rebellion handles all newbies. "Ehm...do you have maybe a paper and a pen?" he asks the barmare. "Because I'll need to write down your names, contact info and what you can contribute to the rebellion. That's our 'application form'. After I checked it with our leader, I'll lead you to the Undermarket."

by Maya Blackwing Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:58 pm

Blackwing took out a pencil and paper. "Uh... the Undermarket?" She had never heared of that. "Well i guess you know where you find me. I´m always here, my flat is above this bar" She said while writing her name on the paper. "I hope this is not a trap or something." she trusted jack, but in these days no one knows.....

by **Prism** Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:37 pm

"Application form?" He said rising an eyebrow to Jack "You can't be serious" If he was joking he was not laughing, this wasn't a game.

"If I make my 'application' it will be in person" He said bluntly with a cold stare

He then stepped in close to Jack so that his mouth was right next to Jack's ear. He whispered in as an intimidating voice so only Jack would hear "My reason is; because you are talking to Captain Steel Prism of our Goddesses 4th Guerrilla Warfare Unit” He made a point of using this full title not something he would normally do, but he want to make a point that he was not her to play games.

He then stepped back from Jack giving him the same cold stare he had given him before he stepped in closely.

by Grayscale Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:04 am

Jack nods with a slight sigh. "I'll see what I can do, but I can't promise anything." Actually Jack won't bring him to the rebellion leader yet. The chance of an assassination would be to high. Maybe he can get more information about him while he works for Jack.
He stands up and walks to Zero, leaning a bit closer to him. "Don't worry. Nopony cares what you did in the past. The only thing that counts now is what you can contribute to the rebellion." he says and makes a short pause. "Anyway, what is your name, young fella."

by **Prism** Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:54 am

Prism nodded in understanding once Jack had finished talking. He hopped this would get him past some of the red tape that he had guessed they would have in place.

He watch Jack walk over to the younger stallion but left him to what he was doing and looked back to his drink and the barmare. "If I was you I wouldn't write anything down, last thing you need is Griffons in here because they found your name in the hands of someone in the rebellion" He felt that he should give this warning, even if it’s not followed.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:16 pm

"Hmph.... I see."

Zero set his glass down again, finishing his drink.
"I... don't have one. Not really. You can call me whatever you want, but most that know me know me as Zero."

He stretched out a hoof, trying for a shake.
If he was going to get into the rebellion... this was his ticket in. Maybe.
"Recons specialist... at your disposal... sir."

by Maya Blackwing Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:08 pm

Maya looked to prism "I have a bar with a sign 'No Griffons', I guess they expect that i´support the rebellion for a longer time, But they still were here to do something. Also i know how to care for my self, but thanks for your overprotection." Maya said. Then looked over to gray "So whe do i hear the next time of you then?" she asked to get as quick into the rebellion as possible.

by Grayscale Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:15 pm

Jack shakes his hoof with a friendly grin. "Formalities aren't necessary. My duty in the military ended a long time ago. So, recon specialist, huh?" He stops shaking his hoof and takes his drink. "I did reconnaissance during my military duty,too. Maybe we'll work together at some point." he says with a chuckle as he takes a short trip down the memory lane.
He shakes head as Blackwing talks to him and looks to her. "Ehm...well I'll try to talk to him tomorrow morning, so I guess I'll tell you tomorrow what happens next."

by **Prism** Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:33 pm

Prism drank the last of his Whiskey. He though she was being a little bit too cocky reminded him of himself before the war started. He smiled; it was good to see that there was still a lot of fight left in people.

He listen to what Jack said to the Barmare good he will be seeing him tomorrow he thought to himself things seem to be moving faster than he had expected. This all seemed to be too good to be true so it’s best to be on guard.

He weight up if he should still take up the offer at staying at his farm, it would mean not having to try and find a safe place to sleep and maybe go with Jack to the rebels but he could very well be walking into a trap unarmed well also unarmed he did still have ship magic. It took him a moment but through it best to take the risk this wouldn't be the worse mess he got into if it goes that way.

“Will you be sticking around here for much longer then Jack” He said, wanting to move on and find out if the offer of a place to sleep was still on the cards as things have moved on from him just being hired help on his farm.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:51 pm

Zero nodded, shaking his hoof firmly, he liked this buck.
He was old, likely experienced, hardened from his tour of duty. In the same line, too. Maybe Zero could learn a thing or two, maybe vice versa.
"Yes si-... Alright, Jack. I look forward to it."

He looked around at his newly acquired 'friends', or whatever one would call them. Acquaintances?
It seems as if he chose the right day to come to the bar.

by Maya Blackwing Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:57 pm

Maya smiled to gray "Okay, thats cool. You know where you find me... and i guess the others will be here aswell." She said. She was happy about such a quick response then. She hoped everything will be okay, and they can could join real quick.

by Manehatten Guard Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:11 pm

A group of six griffons in uniform were assembled outside the bar. All of them were strong, in the prime of their life, and had weapons at their sides. A gray feathered, veteran sergeant led them.

"Alright lads, lets make this quick. Ask the owner and clientele if they've seen any "shady" sorts, collect the fee for owning a bar in Manehatten, and leave. Nice and easy. Understood?"

The five other griffons nodded in understanding. "Understood sergeant."

The sergeant approached the door, and gave a solid knock.

"This is the Manehatten Guard. Open the door, and let us enter."

by Grayscale Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:20 pm

Jack nods slowly and takes his seat next to Prism again."Well," he says, taking a quick sip from his drink."I don't want to stay here the whole day , but a little more time is okay, isn't it?" he says with a wink.
Jack looks to the door as the griffons knock on it and quickly looks back to the others with a "don't say a word" look. Then he stares at his glass, swinging it lightly.

by **Prism** Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:28 pm

He smiled back to Jack knowing he was the only contact he had and a good bed if he could still have it so he would stick around but would have to watch his bits. Just then there was a knock.

"Crap" He said quietly to himself, He was getting to much luck and it looked like the time had come to balance it out. He though a second about telling Jack what he was wearing but though it best to keep it to himself with the way he gave him a look that clearly said 'don't say a word' he clearly didn't trust him yet so best not to do the same for now.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:34 pm

"Hey Maya, could I get another dri-...."
His request was cut short by the sound of griffons outside.

Zero froze and eyed the door.
"...just what I needed...."
He swiveled his chair around towards the bar, pretending he was interested in something else.
The pegasus hated griffon soldiers. With a passion. But he couldn't show it, not here, not now. He could prove that some other time.

by Maya Blackwing Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:38 pm

Maya was surprised about the knock, then heard the voices. Quickly she looked around and looked to the others around. "Any words of Rebells and they´ll kill us. So all play as usual." She whispered before walking to the door and opening it. "You wish?" She asked standing in the door to block the entrance.

by Manehatten Guard Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:09 pm

The gray veteran looked to the pegasus mare that answered the door.

"Are you a miss "Maya Blackwing"?"

The five guards behind the leader all looked calm, as if this was nothing to be worried about. One of them nonchalantly palmed the hilt of his plain iron sword, sheathed at his side.

by Maya Blackwing Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:45 pm

Maya looked to the guard with the sword then back to the one who spoke to her. "Seems so, how can i help you?) sshe asked nicely. She didn´t wanted them to do anything to her bar...or herself. She hoped they just want to collect the money and disappear then.

by Manehatten Guard Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:09 pm

"Your monthly 'Shopowners Tax' is due. As well, we're here to question your clientele on any Rebel-" the captain looked to the sign, just noticing it.

"You know, on second thought, the boys and I are a wee bit thirsty. Why don't you let us in to... sample your fine liquor, hmm?"

He gave a fake smile, a mottled scar beside his beak shifting from the motion.

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:40 am

Maya took out a small bag of bits out of her west "Sure, here thy are." She said while giving the bag to the griffon. "Well sorry to say, but i guess you saw the sign. this is a griffon free bar and shouldn´t change. I wont service your kind. But of course i can send my clients out, so you can ask them your questions." maya knew she was disgruntle the griffon, but she had her principles.

by Manehatten Guard Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:15 am

The sergeant of the group shook his head. "No, I'm sorry, that just won't do. Preventing officers of the Manehatten Guard from entering the establishment *is* a criminal offense. Of course, I'm willing to ignore the sign if you let us in."

A couple of the guards behind him started becoming more restless, their movements like they were preparing for the worst to happen.

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:54 am

maya was unwilled to let the griffons past. "Well, it seems we havea problem then." maya said. She saw the restless Griffons behind the Sergeant. It was dangerous, but hated griffons and didn´t wanted their dirty claws and paws in her bar. "So how about you get another bag with bits and you would just ignore this bar and walk away?" She asked, knowing it could have bad consequences.

by Manehatten Guard Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:01 am

The sergeant considered the pegasi's offer. That extra money could go to getting better gear for his boys... some of those new crossbows could be useful.

"How much are you offering, and then we'll talk."

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:05 am

Maya counted in her head how much money it would be worth to get rid of those griffons. "Well what about half of what i had to pay as taxes?" she asked the sergeant. "Some griffons like you sure can need the money to have some fun." She wasn´t happy about dealing with griffons and being 'nice' to them, but it seems to work at least.

by Manehatten Guard Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:12 am

The griffon, without missing a beat, haggled it higher.

"You pay us equal to the tax, and we'll forget about questioning your clientele, and putting an arrest warrant on your hide."

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:18 am

maya thought of negotiating, but then thought it would just piss the griffons. She had to agree. " Okay" She said while putting out a bag of bits, opening it and counted the purport. "Well this should be the amount" She said and gave the bag to the sergeant. "I hope you keep your word." She said waiting for the griffons to disappear.

by Manehatten Guard Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:28 am

The griffon took the bits without a second thought. Looking back at his squad, he grinned.

"What did we find boys?"

The guards unaminously said:

"Nothing, sir!"

Looking back to Maya, the sergeant gave a mocking salute.

"Pleasure doing business with ya. Boys, let's fly to that arms dealer at the HQ!"

Lifting off, the guards flew in the direction of the headquarters, away from the bar.

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:37 am

maya turned around as she was sure the griffons flew away. She walked back into the bar. "I avoided a griffon inquiry. i guess today is a good day." She walked behind the counter and opened a bottle of her personal whiskey. She drank a huge sip of it and put it away. "ahh......back to you guys, if you don´t mind a small donation would be nice, i had to invest something on them...."

by **Prism** Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:55 am

Prism didn't have much left and he wasn't about to just hand over everything he had if it left him with nothing. "Let me check to see if I can spare some" He said to Maya knowing that if he could it wasn't going to be much.

He looked over to Jack "That offer of working on your farm and a bed still on the table?"

by Grayscale Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:38 pm

Jack puts a hoof on Prism's shoulder and smiles. "Don't worry. The offer is still on the table and it would be an honor for me to pay your drinks." he says and adds with a wink. "Sir." Jack isn't sure yet, if Prism really is a captain or not, but if he really is, he'll be a good addition to the rebellion. They still lack of ponies, who can really command ohters in a military way.
Jack gets his little bag with bits and looks over to Maya. "So, what do I owe you?"

by Maya Blackwing Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:05 pm

maya looked over to gray. "well you got 2 drinks and you wanted to pay for his drinks...so it´ll be..." maya counted in her head. " 60 bits and maybe a tip if you want" She said.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:28 pm

Zero let out a long sigh as the griffons left, shifting his seating on the chair at the bar.
That could've gone much, much worse, he was grateful it hadn't...

He didn't feel like killing today.

"Tip's right here."
The pegasus slid a couple of bits across the bar in an attempt to seem kind, he needed friends, after all. Needed somepony to watch his back.

by **Prism** Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:34 pm

Prism didn't feel Jack put his hoof on his shoulder and Jack didn't feel something soft under his brown coat but something hard and metal sounding when he place his hoof on it.

He didn't say anything or show that he knew Jack had just felt. He just nodded his head in understanding he would wait and see if he says anything about what was under his large coat. He spoke up to try and keep things seaming normal “Will I can offer you at least 10 bits and I will make sure to tell everypony to come here to drink” He said to Maya with a smile.

by Grayscale Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:50 pm

As Jack put his hoof on Prism's shoulder he could feel something. It feels cold and hard, kinda like metal. Jack wants to avoid any trouble after the griffons passed and he doesn't say anything and just takes 60 bits plus 10 bits tip out of his bag. "Here you go. 60 bits for the drinks and 10 bits for future appearances of griffons." he says with a wink and puts the bits onto the counter.
Jack turns to Zero. "I'll see you here tomorrow at the same time and then we can talk about the next steps." he says and puts the bag into his saddle bag, which he already put on. "Let's go, Prism, and everypony else have a nice day." Jack says as he steps out of the bar onto the street. It seems he spent some hours in the bar and the sun already began to go down slowly again.

by Maya Blackwing Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:55 am

Maya took the bits from Gray and Zero. "Thanks and have a nice day Gray" She said as Gray walked out. "Well, i guess if prism followes gray now, there ar just we two left." She said to zero while cleaning the glasses, gray and prism used. "Where do you come from?" She asked to not let silence in the bar.

by **Prism** Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:43 pm

Prism got up out of his chair and gave a nod to both Maya and Zero before making his way to the door to join Jack.

He walked out of the bar with Jack to his house, he hopped.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:42 pm

"Me? I'm from... Hm... I'm from Bucklyn. Grew up in the streets and alleys. Shadows were my friends... After long you learn how to get them to help you."
He could say he trusted this mare enough. She was cool, and he felt at ease around her.
"What about you?"
He took a glance over his shoulder, giving a casual departational salute to the two leaving the bar.

by Maya Blackwing Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:53 pm

"had no real home, wandered around, made my business" maya said, while thinking over her past. "I´ve always had a good hoof for alcohol trades and so i got my bits together. Then when i arrived in manehatten, i opnened this bar, it seemed to be the perfect job to me." She didn´t anted to mention the loss she had in her past, the wounds were to deep..... "how did you end here?" she asked. while filling herself a glass with whisky to stun the old feelings.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:40 pm

"How'd I get here...?"
To be honest he didn't really even know himself. He drifted from place to place, and found himself wherever he could find food, and shelter.
"I uhh.... Somepony told me to check this place out. Said it was a good place... It is, really."
The pegasus set his eyes on the whiskey, watching her pour herself a glass.

"...think I could get some?"

by Maya Blackwing Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:57 pm

"i guess thats the same way i landed here" maya said, her way leaded her along near the frontlines, where the soldiers had their camps. When she saw Zeros eyes looking to her glas she knew what he wanted, before he asked"heh. why not" maya said while filling a glass for Zero. "So why do you want to join the Rebels?" She asked. Normally she didn´t talked much with others, but today, she felt it would be good to share some personality with others.

by **Oberleutnant Windhover** Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:59 pm

"Well, I've been fighting back on my own for a while... As you can
imagine, I'm not making much of an effect..." He paused lifted up his
glass and taking a sip. "...thanks..."
He needed that. Pondering to
himself, he realized this was the single longest conversation he'd ever
held with another pony in... years.
Well done, Zero....
"Decided if I can get some help, or at least help some others, I can really put a dent in em, you know?
You planning on joining them yourself?"

by Maya Blackwing Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:07 pm

"why i joined? well lets see..." now she had to tell her past " Like i said i travaled along the frontlines, and one day a griffons discovered me as i was walking across some destroyed building. He instantly beat me to the ground and tied me. I was brought to an griffon outpost where they tortured me for a few days to get informations about the ponies moves.." She made a pause while the terrifying memories came up to her mind. "of course i didn´t knew anything but they didnt believed. after they didn´t got the informations they wanted, they broke my wings and tossed me back into the ruins. well somehow i survived and now i want my revenge.." She didnt mentioned the harder event that raised her thirst for revenge. too deep wounds were placed on her heart.

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