Conquest Horizon

Seige wasn’t sure how to take the sight of the two Herno. After hearing from Najat how Herno’s acted and worked, these two just seemed… odd. Not Ash odd, he doubted anyone was as odd as that cat. But these two? They… they acted more like a Equestrian. Their manners, actions… everything seemed… more ‘normalish’ in a sense. A stubborn, brash brother, and a nicer and polite sister.

He wouldn’t say he was their babysitter in the least. But since Herr Phobia was busy? He was asked to keep an eye on the two and give them a few things to help around the ship. And already, there seemed to be… nothing impressive about them. At all. And for some reason… that bothered him.

They seemed too normal. And far from Herno in actions. They didn’t seem to train. They didn’t do meditations. Even Mari had stopped by to check on them, and she seemed… well, not suspicious, but knew something was off. Though for once her seduction half-failed to make Bakari spill any beans.

Sure, she had gotten him wound up, but Bakari got so defensive… and even as he got a bit flustered, Bina swiftly came by and told the women to back off her Twin. Still, it was a sight to see them so defensive around near everyone-- even Book. Granted they were more ‘hush-hush’ then defensive. But he could feel it, something was making them seem too oververtly normal. (End)

He kept his disguise up, mostly in precaution as he didn’t knew their stance in changelings were yet. But the faux pony had to wonder that either they didn’t trust anyone in general, or they were cautious of the two Haynus onboard. It was admitally hard to say, even more as they seem tip lip when he curiously ask a question or two, mostly on anything similar to for the two in term of the ship, or from what they know of this place. Because from what he heard, they were ‘another world’. Which was odd itself.

Although they don’t give any input to him, or non-clera answers as it seem they weren’t willing to answer much yet. Although he decided to ask a personal question while guiding them. “What are your, thoughts on changelings?” (done)

Bakari was passive about it, while there was a small turning in Bina, one of minor disgust. Though the Herno said, “we’re fine with them.” But admitted honestly, “when I first met one, I sort of... Freaked out a little.”

“You were clinging to a wall shouting ‘Bug’.” Bakari pointed out, making Bina flare with shame and embarrassment. “She has this horrible phobia of bugs, she got over it with changelings, but anything big-like still set’s her off.” (end)

“So you’ve met many changelings before?” asked Siege in curiosity. (done)

“A whole hive’s worth.” Told Bakari with a wave of a hand. “Reason Bina got over it, she sort of got used to them and now isn’t bothered.” Then amended, “much. She still get’s a bit freaked if enough bug-stuff about them’s mentioned, like the Egg thing.”

Shuttering, Bina said, “please don’t remind me.” (end)

Surprised, Siege look to them, as he debated to show himself, or keep in disguises...he consider on being cautious as he slowly remove his disguise as he watch carefully of their expressions. (done)

The two seemed to flick their eyes at him a few times before Bina sighed, “you’re one, aren't you?” Making his heart want to skip a beat. “Or, got them on the ship?” Going on to tell, “they always ask that question before something either causes them to be discovered-- or they show themselves.”

Bakari nodded, “yeah, you changelings sometimes suck at hiding it when they ask that question.” (end)

“To be fair, your emotions told me you both were honest.” replied Siege as he told. “And it is just me...I am the only changeling on the ship.” (done)

Bina glanced away and said, “oh… uh… sorry.” seeming guilty that he might of brought something up possibly sensitive. (End)

Letting a sigh out, he assured. “It is alright...I have gotten use to being away from my Hive.” then said. “Although I am lucky Herr Phobia took me in his ship. Very grateful he kept me as his military advisor.” (done)

Both with unsure looks, Bakari asked, “Herr Phobia?” Finding it almost odd on how it was not just said, but also the fact Siege was a military advisor. He shook it off and said, “ah, never mind.”

At the odd look that seige gave, Bina shook her head. “It’s nothing. I think Bakari just got reminded of something.” Seeming more unconcerned than her brother. Then again, Bakari seemed to be constantly defensive and suspicious of others. Even when Mari was trying and semi-failing to seduce Bakari. (end)

He could feel the emotions as he tilt his head and asked. “What? It is a old and respectful title my Hive used for superior leaders. Even my Queen held such tittle.” (done)

Bakari snickered to himself and flared with amusement, and even Bina gave him a odd look. But with a shrug, Bina said, “I don’t know. I guess it sounds like something we heard about once back home.” Then paused, “waaay far home. Old story of a dictator where soldiers would call him Herr Hitler or something.” Then went on, “he wasn’t a nice guy in it and, ah, wanted world domination and did all sorts of bad things.” (end)

Siege tap his chin in thought and soon admit. “I never heard such a story before.” then consider it from a different view in thought of Herr Phobia and his wants for world conquest...while this Herr Hitler with world domination...He frown and mused that...perhaps he should ask if Herr Phobia still wanted world domination at all. He look to the two as he asked. “Mind if you can tell me more of this ‘Herr Hitler’?” (Done)

Puffing out, Bakari said, “not really. Guy was… like Bina said. Not nice.” Then face turned to something more unsure, somber… maybe a bit disgusted. “Guy did a lot of bad stuff in the story. It’s actually a bit dark, really.” Bina nodding along in agreement to that. (end)

Humming, Siege told. “But it is best to learn, otherwise history will repeat itself if no one knows of it, yes?” but he could feel their emotions going in to flux as he felt a twitch in his stomach as he told. “Perhaps...another time, onto the tour, ja?” turning to lead them fully, he tried to ignore the feel in his stomach.(done)

The two traded a look, mostly at some little similarities. But they shook it off and kept walking along. And Seige himself tried to think of what else he could do to dig up anything from the two. Anything to give him something that they were… something more. Looking a bit odd and being ‘normal’ at the same time was just strange. Or maybe there was nothing really to find? Still, he tried to think of something to dig up. (end)

He thought a bit as he soon asked as he glance back. “Guest Bina and Bakari? What was it like back where you are from?” (done)

“Home?” Asked Bina. “well, it’s a ship. Like this one.” Making Siege perk a bit. “But also nothing like this one.”

Bakari nodded. “Yeah, it’s bigger.” Making the changeling front. “Way bigger.”

“And better made.” Bina put in, the changeling having a feeling Herr Phobia would of hated hearing that. “Cleaner too. Not as loud…”

“Lot’s of crew.” Bakari pitched in, “plenty of people walking about.” Thinking on a bit. “It’s headed by a clan, actually. And we’re kinda part of it, I guess.” Shrugging a bit.

Bina put in as well with her brother. “And it has some nice space. This ships alright, but it could use a bit extra for the walls and floors.” And for some reason, Siege had to wonder how nice this ship was, for them to see Phobia’s masterpiece-- something ahead of it’s time, to be seen as… less. Even Jiru admitted it had things more ahead of it’s time! And he was a masterful shipbuilder. (End)

Frowning, Siege admit. “Would thought this ship be seen ahead of its time…” then glance and asked. “Unless your clan had someone coming up with same idea?” (done)

The Twins shared a look, with Bina telling while looking back to Siege, “they’re a bit different. And the ship is… nothing like you’ve never seen before.” (end)

Humming a bit, he knew Phobia would be either jealous….or annoyed and insulted. He look to the two and asked. “What about the Clan? Is it headed by a Herno?” (done)

That had both nearly laughing, and when they looked to the other, they seemed to think it over. Bina rolled her eyes and nodded, before Bakari said, “naw, just a loopy striped.” Making Siege nearly stop. “He kinda-sorta help make the ship but he wasn’t the one that built it really. He sorta just helped.” Going on, “He help make a few things, like the guns. Felix made the engines. Some egomaniac of a dude help fund, supply and mold the parts, and Rah-Rah, our engineer, made nearly the whole ship design.”

Bina supplied, “Felix isn’t a striped, but isn’t like anything you’ve seen either. The other guy was a dragon of some sort. And Rah-Rah’s a rabbit.” the last bit throwing Seige off. “And there's also Gem, she didn’t to much for building it, but she did do some runic work, since she knows a bit of engineering too.” Bina saying the last person in thought. (end)

He frown as he said. “No offense, but I thought the...Clan head, who is a Striped, would help assist in the works. Or at least help build the important part.” (done)

Shaking her head, Bina told, “this was before he was called a Clan head, and at the time? He was helping Bakari and I with something important. So he couldn't work on the ship.”

“As if he cared.” Bakari laughed, “did you see him? He’d visit every bar on the way to get some ten hands of poker, Bloodhoof or whatever gambling game he could join before we left to the next town or city!” (end)

Siege nearly stumble as he look surprised. “He what?” looking to the two as if they were serious, and yet their emotions seem to be full of honesty. He slightly shake his head as he spoke. “I never heard of a Striped not joining for crafting a ship and just...go and gamble.” (Done)

“Dejen’s a little different.” Bina told, “he’s… not completely striped.” A honesty there. “He actually lived in arabia and sort of grew up there, and never really met other strips until he went to the Isles by chance...” Another truth… which felt odd, mostly because… ‘Dejen’ grew up in arabia… with no clan… did… did Ash’s theory actually ring true? (End)

If it is...then its possible this ‘Dejen’ might be the only Striped untouched by the DSC, or even Magical dependency itself. Looking to the two he asked. “What is he like? I never heard of a Striped without a clan...it's nearly impossible and unbelievable to hear of.” (done)

Confused, Bakari asked, “what makes it impossible?” Going on to shrug, “sure we heard they get homesick or somthin’, but you know… nothing a little visit back home can’t do, right?” (end)

Stopping he turned fully to face them as he told. “More than that, Striped Clans rely on their Chants with their fellow members. They can’t fully survive without being close proximity and with a Chant.” giving a frown as he went on. “Any that goes off without being close to their Clan would have something similar of Magical Dependency.” (Done)

“Really?” Bina asked, “like some sort of… chemical dependency?”

“Say what?” Asked Bakari.

Turning to him, Bina told, “chemical dependency. Think about someone addicted to alcohol or something.” then looked back to Seig to go on, “and no, Dejen never showed it. He doesn't even know about how to use Chants.” then went on in thought, “at best? I think he can get a little worked up when he’s got too much free time.”

“But that’s never going to happen.” Bakari shrugged off. “He’s got gambling, he tinkers with ideas and inventions… runs a clan now. Got Windy and Mercy too…” Then decided to tell, “his girlfriends or whatever.. Right, and Mercy’s a queen too, I guess.” (end)

He stood in shock as he look to the two. “A...A queen? With a non-changeling?” (done)

Bina made a unsure motion and Bakari shrugged. “Don’t ask us. We just know they’re togeather and Mercy’s expectin’ their kids in a few months.” and seemed to almost paint a image that… seemed even more bizar than the two, or the life he has lead since he joined Phobia, if that was possible. (End)

Slowly shaking, Siege admit. “It seem that your world has more bizzar and more crazy things going on than we do here.” (done)

Seeing that he was at least entertaining the idea, Bakari told, “oh, that ain’t the half of it.” (end)

Letting out a breath, he said. “At least you do not have to have spirits and demons occupy items and needing holders to carry them around.” Recalling of Camous and of Nibbles. (Done)

Both gave looks to that, and Siege felt a very… uneasy feeling. “Yeah, at least we don’t have that.” Bina said with a smile, though he saw through it. It almost felt like…. They had to deal with something worse. Much worse.

“Yeah.” Bakari sarcastically said. “Instead we just have to deal with demons out of the woodwork doing crazy stuff nearly once every month.” Making him unsure how to comment.

“Bakari.” Tried to say Bina.

Though with a look, Bakari said, “it ain’t going to matter. It’s not like they’re going to be hunting us down or nothin’, every demon back home is chasin’ after the ship.” Seeming to want to say more, but holding off. “And really, they did pop up nearly month or at least every-other-month.” (end)

Frowning, Siege siad. “All we had to be concern of was a demoness and her imps trying to find Ash.” (Done)

“Sound’s annoying.” Spoke Bakari, “do they come around every so often or something too?” Though in admittance? Siege hadn’t seen any. Probably because they were doing everything to keep as low-key as possible. But so far they’ve been doing good. And since Kan wasn’t a Demon, she couldn’t burst out with malevolent intent to-- (End)

His eyes widen as he quickly search around and found a comm as he press on the button and spoke. “Herr Phobia! I suggest we leave immediately, the imps and the demoness may spotted us due to the magical storm!”

There was no resopose, or at least until Scrappy voice enter the entire comms as his voice echo through the ship.

“Phobia is currently in repairing a systems. However I will enact all hands to begin to leave immediately onto the ship and start the engines. WE shall revisit this location when we are back in unnoticed signs. Navigator Nowa, report to the bridge immediately to begin flight away from the Holds immediately.”

Siege leto uta low breath, shaking his head as he couldn’t believe they didn’t leave earlier, then again this was a confusing time for them all. He turn to the two and said. “Thank you, would not realized it until you made mention of such a thing. Forgotten of magical storm being beacon to demoness.” (done)

Both twins looked bothered, giving the other a glance before they looked back. Bakari said, “that was like… yesterday though. If that demon felt is and got annoying imps? They’re going to be here fast.”

Bina gave a nod, “we’ve seen and dealt with Imps before. They can be anywhere and if they noticed, they can fly to places quickly. If they’re working for a greater demon? They’ll probably magicly tell them somehow once they notice the ship.” (end)

Frowning Seige added. “It also doesn’t help Monster Hunters or other beings would notice it.” trying to think as he went on. “Hopefully we can escape before the imps get onboard, but if they do get onto the ship, then we will have problems cleaning them out.” (done)

“You’ll have bigger problems.” Told Bina, “they’ll lead their mister right to the ship every chance they get.” (End)

That caused a huge concern as he told. “WE can’t let Tyra know!” then took a moment to relax himself as he said. “We can’t let their master know about us, if she does, then she will find out...or worse, start ‘experimenting’ with those on the crew.” trying to calm himself as he tried to think the situation if Tyra was going to come. He knew a bit of the demoness from what Ash and Kan said but...could any of them handle a demoness with her monstrioteis or the imps with their soul-stealing runes? (done)

He wasn’t sure and he didn’t like the idea. They’re already been here possibly for too long already, if the Twins were right? Then they might have a whole flock of imps on the way. (End)

He activated the comms as he spoke. “Scrappy, we might have imps homing on our location, how long until we are airborne?”

“Calculating. We shall be in airborne in a minute. All golems have already stock what they could and we are already are starting to lift off away from this location. I shall inform Navigator Nowa to increase speed and prepare for defenses if the imps have gone onboard without our knowing. Be advised that it will be difficult to find all the imps.”

As Siege move back, he thought and soon look to the two as he said. “It appears we will have to cut the tour short, as I will be needed to keep a constant eye if the imps have infiltrated the ship by this point.” (done)

The two nodded and Siege headed off. And while the Twins wandered off, part of him tried to think of all the possibilities to deal with the possible intruders-- or the threats to come. Though as he thought, he paused a bit at one. How did those two know so much of what the Imps could do? Sure they said that they had to deal with it back home, and possibly with their clan. But… that didn’t tell him of how they knew. Unless they were just taught that. That was likely. (End)

And considering how Hernos taught their young about clan history and fighting against demons and such? It was highly possible too. There was a slight shake as the ship began its accent, flying to try to leave as Siege thought on it more. It was possible even more for the two to possibly encounter the ilks, because of their clan were use to fighting demons...thinking on it now, it was likely...if it wasn’t for the fact that their ‘clan-head’ was a striped.

Moving to the bridge, Siege wonder if he should inform Herr Phobia about what he had learn...but he consider on informing him once they were sure about the imps. And making sure none were onboard the ship.

After some time for the Destroyer of Hopes and Dreams™ to rise in the atmosphere, Phobia had to muse in his seat. He wasn’t exactly happy to find out that the imps and this Trya noticed the magical mess from yesterday. But part of him consider someone would bound to notice...The only problem is where they would go next? Tapping his recently fixed prosthetic hand on the armest, Phobia mused over on that.

They couldn’t go to Arabia, it was rather predictable in all consideration. They couldn’t go upper north, they might not handle the weather fully as the ship wasn’t made for such weathers. They could skim around Equestria in the north, but again cold weathers. And they couldn’t go down in Iron Holds territory, its what they were evading in the first place. And they couldn’t go over the seas across from the Holds, they weren’t ready to travel that far.

So...where could they go in a short time?

That was the biggest problem Phobia had as he began to think while Nowa was driving the ship, the Striped consider on trying to find somewhere to stay low but...he was looking at a limited view of where they could go. Even more as he flick a ear and glance to see Scrappy coming in, as the mechanical wolf move to sit by Phobia as he reported.

“Spirit Nibbles has searched the ship. Some imps activity has been found, but she has quickly removed their presence from top to bottom.” Looking at Phobia as he requested. “Where will our destination will be, Creator?”

Phobia tap the armest more as he said. “That's what I’m trying to figure out, not many places we can go.” thinking a bit as he said. “The only place I can think of, is one where anyone would least expect it.” Frowning as he added. “But there's only one place no one would expect us to go....Equestria.” Which got the attention of those in the room as they all knew Equestria was a place Phobia didn’t wanted to go.

“But I thought you don’t want to go to Equestria.” said Clanky.

“I don’t.” agreed Phobia.

“With Discord around.” added one of the Triplets.

“Very true, I don’t like that spirit.” nodded Phobia as another of the Triplets asked.

“But why?”

Phobia threw his arms up as he asked. “And where else are we going to hide from a demoness and her horde of imps that will search over the world? Arabia?” (Done)

No answer was given, and clearly everyone was trying to think to that. Though as they silently thought, Nowa said, “well, stoppin’ at that place might not be a bad thing.” Garnering a glance from Phobia. “Look, way I see it? If we hide out in the prissy place of happy sunshine, only way tha’ demon can ge’ us? Is to go through all the stuff those Princesses put up. An’ I be thinkin’ we both know, tryn’ to get us would be too much trouble then.” (end)

“Plus,” Started Nibbles as she phase through the floor as the Spirit acended upwards, catching Phobia off guard as he Yelp in shock as Nibbles held a wide grin. “Kan told me a old friend of mine is in Equestria, so we might as well go.” Then added as she pointed a finger to his right fake arm. “Plus that thing? Needs to be looked at, or replace.”

Placing a protective reach around his prothestic arm, Phobia Told. “I am not doing that!” Nibbles however didn’t say anything at first as she held a smug grin.

“Yeah see, I knew you would say that...so I prepared a counter argument for whatever next would come out of your mouth.” Then turn to call out. “Mari, do the thing!” (Done)

Just like how Nibbles that came from no place, Mari surprised the Striped by grabbing his left side, back in her tight and near revealing clothes and saying, “notice pain, arm hurts.” Pouting as she said, “hurt know metal-arm hurting phob. No good. Can’t ease pain if you not allow. Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaasssee?” Opening her eyes up, pupils seeming dilated wide open to give what Nibbles could call a near kiten-level cutesy-eye look. (end)

“But I, I mean, there’s just,” Started Phobia as Nibbles michevious grin as she said to Mari in a mock-serious tone.

“He’s holding resistance! Activate plan Cuddles!” For a moment Phobia didn’t knew what Nibbles meant, as he was trying to get his words together from the cutest eye look Mari gave. But apparently ‘Plan Cuddles’ was for jumping on his lap and Giving a merciless cute barrage. (Done)

Well, jump was a little exaggerated. More like the kitsune snuck herself on his lip, half curled up there and began to rest her head on his shoulder. Having her so close was still new, and the last times she was this close, they had had a very hot and intimate night. Though when she moved her lips to his ear, she whispered so others wouldn’t hear, “you promise for getting better…” (end)

He stiff to this and slowly let out a exasperated sigh and slowly nodded. “Alright, I’ll….” trying not to sound begrudged as he did promise. “I’ll get my arm to look at…” Seeing her perk and smile, she moved to straddle him as she started to give a very heated kiss. Which turned to a outright makeout as his left arm place around the middle of her back to keep her close.

Nibbles grin as she told to Nowa. “Set sail to Baltimore first, Nowa. I’ve got a old friend to meet.” She glanced to the two kissers as while she knew getting that arm to look at was needed? They had to let Mari get to understand of such complexity, as well as getting a blueprint for this Smith Kan mention who knew of Ash.

Granted they didn’t had the bLueprints...but looking to Scrappy, she discover that the golem has all data of every work within the last few years, as it seem without Phobia knowing, the mechanical wolf ‘scanned’ and saved the exact replicas of all the bLueprints Phobia stolen or made. As a ‘back up’ Incase the bLueprints had to be destoryed. (Done)

Something that would be helpful when the Smith began to help make the needed parts for the limb. Hopefully they were as good as Ash talked about. But then again, this was Equestria, it had some of the most advanced progress in the world.

Initially, the Twins didn’t seemed too thrilled with the idea of going into the big city of Balatmare. Seeming cautious of the place to some extent. But they seemed to understand it was needed, mostly because Nibbles insisted Camous may know something.

Zaki was along with them, mostly curious of this ‘friend’ of Nibbles, and both Siege and Book were along. One out of protection of the mare, and the other wanting to see her ‘niece’ again. And going through the city that sprawled before them, they reached the turf of the Fangs. The mentioned gang that had once more seemed to hang around the storage house, gave collective glares. But they recognized Book and Siege, though at the look of those coming one scoffed. “This ain’t the pound, get lost cats!”

Bakari gave an annoyed look to that, and Bina even twitched. Though another gangster gave Zaki a glance and gave a whistle. “Hey, hey guys, why not let the hot chick through, eh?” Though soon was swatted over the head by a fellow Terror Fang mare.

“Think with your head, not the dick, dipshit.” She reminded. (end)

Zaki gave a uncomfortable look, as Siege soon Spoke. “We want to talk with Spure, and my fiancée niece.” (Done)

“If it let’s the hot gal in, sure.” Shrugged the guy again, getting a slightly harder slap, “hey, she’s hot.” then winked at Zaki. “maybe visit some?”

“You’re impossible.” snortted the mare, then said to the other guys, “hey, I can see you chekcing her out!” Making them look away. The sight was comical, as it was uncomfortable for Zaki. But after a moment, the mare looked them over and told, “go on in. just don’t cause trouble.”

Seige only nod and wealked in, everyone following with. One of the gangsters followed in, all filing into the wide space that looked quite a bit cleaner last Book saw it. With a slight bellow, the gangster said, “Boss, someone to see ya!” Then turned and ran back out.

While the twins gave a glance, someone said, “Who is it?” Sounding a little annoyed as she slammed open a half ajar door, strutting out in a manner that made Zaki a little unsure if this was a pony she wanted to even associate with. “Who’s the little piece of fuc--” then stopped to see who it was, “Oh, hey you too.” Seeming to go from mean gang-boss, to rather passive and reasonable. “Did you come to see Remedy? Kid’s doing a bit of homework.” (End)

“We did,” amended Book as she motioned a good to Zaki. “But we’re also here because a certain friend of Blaze that’s with Remedy, is here to visit her.”

Zaki Added as she subtly move the necklace with the ring a bit. “They go way back.” (Done)

Making a sace, Spure told them, “hold on.” Turning around and walking back to the door. She poked her head in for a moment before walking away.

With a pattering of hooves, Remedy came rushing out, garbed in what looked to be some shirt to a band and a scarf of the Terror Fangs, but otherwise, looking just as sweet and hopeful as before. “Aunty Book!” She cheered, rushing to the mare that held up her hooves before being near tackled in a hug.

Zaki had to blink at the filly, and Nibbles almost did too. She knew Camous would work for some younger holders, but this almost seemed like a first. When remedy sat up and held the calcite neckles up, she said, “Camous’s friend came to visit?” And letting loose the demoness.

The Twins slightly braced it seemed, even as the demoness was reviled, grinning wide and looking to each person. She seemed to say while looking to Zaki. “Well, well, well… it’s about time you got to me for a visit.” Crossing her arms and saying. “Of all the times, you couldn’t have come any later, could you, Nibbles?” Eventually picking at her nails with a finger. (End)

Nibbles came out of the ring for a stretch as she grin. “You know me, I always come when I’m needed.” Then playfully prod. “How have you been, you psychopathic sadistic cat from the deepest pits?” Getting looks from not just Zaki, but from nearly everyone that was watching this. (Done)

“Oh, you know the drill.” Camous said in a tired tone. “Find a person, do their bidding, maim a few people…. Babysit.” Looking to Remedy now cuddling with Book. “The later bit I had to do quite a lot of, had to put my hobbies on the side.” Then smiled, “Oh, I should introduce. Nibbles, this is my new Holder, Remedy. She’s the daughter of my former holder, Blaze. She asked me to watch over her little one after a… incident.” Making Remy smile sadly to herself. (End)

Understanding fast, Nibbles quickly try to put a cheer on Remedy face as she smile kindly. “Hey there Remedy! I’m Nibbles, Spirit Of Faith!” Then flick a ear as someone joke.

“Who name themselves nibbles?” She look to Camous as she asked in a amused tone.

“How much is allowed?” (Done)

Grinning, Camous told, “cursings fine, as long as Remedy doesn't hear too much. Bodly harm alright, just don’t brues them up too much. Spure get’s a little peeved if her little gang of hooligans can’t do their jobs.” (End)

Smiling, Nibbles nod as she floated by the one who joke, seeing their nervous look as she move both of her knuckles to the side of the pony head, before she ‘lightly’ jabs and gave a sort of noogie...only on both sides of their head.

“So, you think ‘Nibbles’ is funny, eh?” Askly nice Nibble as she began going faster and asked. “How funny is this? Knucklehead?” (Done)

Trying to pry away, the guy called, “Boss, HELP!”

Looking from the place she had set herself, Spure lifted her brow and said, “Karma. This is what you get for laughing at sompony’s name.” Making Seige, Book and even Remedy quitely laugh, knowing exactly why Spure was indifferent.

Though after a moment, Spure rolled her eyes and told, “alright, leave the bonehead alone, I think he’s learned his lesson.” then flatly added, “for now.” And eyed him, “don’t you have trash to put out?” (end)

Nibbles let go as she hum and floated back as she said. “That never gets old.” Coming by Zaki side as she said to Camous. “Normally this will be the part we got chit chat but…” then subtly glance to the Twins as she asked to Camous. “Noticed anything?” (Done)

Humming, Camous drifts right over, both siblings carefully eyeing her. Camous tilted her and regarded them. When she lifted a hand, both seemed to slightly tense as she waved it. “What sort of trouble did you get yourself into this time Nibbles?” Lifting a brow to go on, “it’s faint, but these two cubs seem to got some dark magic sprinkled on them.”

While the twins looked surprised, the demoness went on, “and they feel…” Trying to find the right word. “Otherworldly. Mch like how someone invokes a creature from the pit, but something more.” Then shrugged, “I can’t even begin to describe what else I’m feeling.” Which Nibbles knew what Camous spoke off. The odd power the two gave off.

“You can tell we came from a different world?” Bina asked cautiously, even getting a few looks from around the area.

“Well, partially.” Camous admitted in thought. “It’s the dark magic, it feels like it was used in a messy summoning ritual that a idiot beginner tried to make so they could call on a demon too strong for them to really handel.” (end)

“Three words.” Flatly Told Nibbles. “Striped. Dark Crystal. Tuesday.” (Done)

“That’s four dear.” Camous told, “but I see the point.” Then sighed out and spoke to the Zebra, “you know, as nice of a paradise the Isles seem? You Zebra’s are too good at your cleanup with dark elements. Nobody but those Blackmanes seem to know the dangers things like Dark Crystals present when they show up.” (end)

Giving a slight shrug, Zaki Admit. “They are a real hazard for us all.”

Nibbles nod, then lean by Camous as she said. “There’s another reason we’re here.” Placing a elbow on Campus shoulder as she look at her nails. “Remember that favor you owe me? You know back in the day, with a you know who, on a specific date that did a certain something to me?” Looking to Camous as she shitgrin at the demoness. “Yyyyeeeeaaaaaah— I’m calling it in.” (Done)

“Mmmhmmm.” Camous began to smile. “In other words… you need my help.” Going on to reach and play with nibble’s hair. “Little Nibbles, in all her age and wisdom, needs to come flock to me for help to undo a problem, isn’t that cute? She even is using blackmail, how shameful.” A teasing smile in place. (End)

“Whhhhhat? Noooooo,” playfully told the Spirit. “I’m just calling it in, cuz these guys,” pointing to their group. “Got a problem, since that dark crystal I mention? Yeah it hook up with that Racky Striped teleporter, and these two want to get home. Since well, because they got their stuff to do, and they switch with our Herno’s, and Remember Tyra little ‘project’? Well, let just say she got a rebellious Herno that’s her ‘master work’ and is on their world.”

Blinking at the large dump of a explination, Camous looked to the Twins and said, “ah. Now it makes sense.” Breathing in and told while taking Nibble’s arm off, “well, I have a rough idea of what happened. A old summoner I used to toy with accidentally did something simuler, to a much lesser extent.” Thinking on it and telling, “if you could find his notebook, you could get the spell you need. Though you might have to come back to me or find a reliable dark mage to help craft the spell to work how you want it to.”

“This happened before?” Bakari asked in confusion.

“Oh yes, he was trying to make a spell that would let him freely teleport wherever and whenever.” Then rolled her eyes to tell, “instead, it would trade his place with someone else in the world. And he found out the hard way that displacing himself and people wasn’t a good thing. Mostly because he never made the spell to be pin-point enough. But, all his spells and works were back home, and he had a stranger there that was confused--” Then laughed, “that had to be the greatest entertainment I had in years under his employment!” (End)

“So demon butt, think you can hit me up of the exact place?” Prod Nibbles in amusement as she gently poke Camous head. “Or is old age finally catches up to you?” (Done)

“It obviously hasn’t if your looking at that part of my person.” Teased Camous before saying, “in arabia. Since ponies re scremish over dark arts? That was where he did his work.” Then thought on, “you recall that old spire of a rock, you know.. The one where that ancient flying bird of death used to nest before it choked on a coyote? The guy made his place under that.” (end)

Whistle, Nibbles Said. “Haven’t been back there in centuries.” Then thought and Nod. “Yeah I remember it, should be good enough to find it on a map.” Then Said. “Thanks Camous,” Then Tease. “Try not to cause Armegeddon for the nth time, I can’t clean up your holder mess with the Spirit!” (Done)

“Sweet Remy?” Spoke up Camous, “Oh no, she’s never going to cause that sort of issue.” Then whispered to Nibbles, “I think we’re looking at a Prosperity Prodigy in the make here.” (End)

Laughing, she said in a playful tone. “Well if you need my help, which you will Because you're a bloodhungry demoness That loves playing with other's— just call me up, I’ll be on the Isles for a while.” (Done)

While Camous laughed to that, she said, “actually, could I ask you something?” And motioned upwards. It made Nibbles curious, and both floated upwards-- leaving the rest below on the ground. Once high enough, Camous said quietly, “what are those two?” going a bit serious.

She glanced down and said, “I know you can feel it. Those two herno’s aren't what they seem. I have a suspicion, but I need to know your impute before I start tossing out my thoughts.” (end)

“Well,” Told Nibbles in the same tone. “They giving me Spirit vibe, but they’re mortals….but not mortals. If I didn’t knew better? I say they might be as close to those Medeliers.” (Done)

“Normally, I’d agree to that.” Camous nodded. “But they remind me of something else.” then asked, “don’t you recall a time where there was a feeling like theirs?” Making Nibble’s think. “I won’t blame you if you don’t recall, it was a long time ago. It only came to mind because I have to live in their world place of happiness and love.” (end)

Thinking a bit, Nibbles rub her chin in thoigut and her eyes widen. “Nooooo, you mean the celesital sisters?” (Done)

“Not quite gods, but not mortal enough.” Confirmed Camous. “They’re pretty much goddesses now, with how strong they are now. But I think we both know, those two stink of the latent power of Demi’s.” Then went on to glance, “I have no idea how developed they are, or how old they really are. Maybe they just got the gift recently, who’s to say. But I think it would be a good idea to keep a close eye on them, just in case I’m right.” (end)

Giving a firm nod as she added with a glance down. “Best if we make sure Tyra doesn’t know.” Looking to Camous as she told. “Remember that project I meant? She finally did it. A Herno with all off her progresss on her…” Then Told with a grin. “In another world.” Nibbles however Added in concern. “But if she gets a sniff out of those two? She’ll just try to repeat her progress with two ‘god killers’.” (Done)

To that, Camous agreed, “if they can’t protect themselves, you need to make sure they keep safe.” Thinking a bit to add, “they don't seemed to be well armed, or even have weapons on them. Either they know about their abilities, or are only good at running.” (end)

“Might as well be both, they’re cautious to everyone about themselves and their past, even to me.” Told Nibbles, which was something rare as she was a Acendent spirit. (Done)

Thinking on it, Camous tapped her chin. “If they know about their power, and have a inkling of how to use it, you might have to do more than help protect. You might have to see if they know how to use it right, or find out how they gained it.” Looking down at the two Herno, Camous had to say. “This is a little concerning though. The fact that they are from another realm, one that has two Demi-gods? I think I can believe it. Otherwise, more demons and spirits would know about these two. It’s hard to miss.” (end)

Nodding, Nibbles Agreed. “There hasn’t been any sighting of Demi-gods since the celestial sisters….” then Mused a bit. “But it’s going to take me tome to learn. Mostly since from their reaction to you? They probably had a lot of demons and maybe mortals try to use or control them.” (Done)

“Then that’s telling of being very good at running, or they are much more powerful than they seem.” Camous told. “I’m leaning to the later. Demons aren't easy to run from. And they don’t look like they have the means to ward off a demon conventionally.” Then said, “Watch that Striped, Nibbles. If he get’s a hint of their power? He might start getting ideas.” (end)

Smirking, Nibbles Told. “It’s hard to get ideas if he got a sexy Kitsune pulling at his attention, and let me tell you she isn’t letting him go for goooood while.” (Done)

“I know you like to think you have things covered.” Camous told, “but consider it. Demi-gods are rare cases. Some die before they reach potential godhood or become near to that point. Not all of them get their powers bestowed, or may have… conditions. You need to figure out what they represent and the dangers that come with it.” (end)

Scratching the side of her head, Nibbles said. “I’ll see what I can do, and don’t worry, I’ll keep a eye on the Striped.” Then Told as She motioned a head down. “We should probably go down and get going. We’ll be around in Equestria for a month at least, so it should give us ample time for me to learn a bit.” Then added in amusement. “Or for ‘auntie’ Book to visit here.” (Done)

Thinking on it, Camous told, “it would be good for Remedy. Thistle is a nice mare, and so are a few of her more closer friends. But her lackies are very much lacking.” Then smirked, “keep that striped out of trouble, and see about getting that ‘god-slayer’ back here before Tyra notices these two. I’d rather deal with a unruly godslayer than two demi-gods remade into god-slayers.” (end)

Nodding in agreement, as Nibble joke. “I’ll try to make sure to prevent a World War again. Should be easier since I’m not with a unruly child.” Then the two floated down as she grin and told to the group.

“Sorry for the hold up, but it’s been a century since me and Camous talk. It’s rare for us to mingle, and the only times we might is by chance, or our holders are squabbling like kids.” (Done)

Nodding, Camous told, “you would not believe some of the friction that can happen when one has a mad-sorcerer wanting to cast a evil dark spell for his power-- and the other with a heroin trying to stop him. And while they’re shouting at us to fight, we’re trying to have a semi-civil conversation after not seeing the other for some years.”

“Seriously?” Asked Bina, unsure how to take in the mere thought of that happening.

“It happens much more often than you would think.” Camous told with a roll of her eyes. (end)

Snorting in amusement, Nibbles Ask. “Remember that one instance where I was with a priestess and you had that edge-Lord wannabe? Back in pre-Equestria when it had those three tribes? I almost wanted to throw those two into a room and let them either bicker or kiss it out while we talk.” (Done)

Snorting to that, Camous told, “I’m pretty sure the only reason those two got together in the end was because he mixed up his ‘steal life’ magic potion with that ‘love potion’ and sealed their fate from there.” Then rubbed her head. “But the denile beforehand, those two never stopped arguing until the potion incident. Then they never stopped going at it in a different way.”

“Different way?” Asked Remedy in curiosity.

“When you’re old dear.” Quickly told Camous calmly. (End)

Laughing a bit as Nibbles told to Spur. “If you excuse us, me and the group got to go. We do got places to be.” Then cheeirfully Wave To Remedy. “See ya kid, auntie book will visit later.” Then Told to everyone with a glare and pointed finger. “If you ogle at Zaki like a piece of eye candy again. I’ll ask Spur for letting me give you all ‘the Talk.’” (Done)

While a few poined look away-- no doubt having been doing that the whole time the mare was there --Spur only told, “I’ll deal with them, just get lost and do what you have to.” And told, “Rem’, back to homework. I’ll be with you in a moment.” Making the filly grumble, but go off to do so. Camous waving at Nibbles before she followed.

Flapping and landing before the group, Spur looked to each before telling Seige, “try not bringing too many people around. We got a rep to uphold ya know.” then looked to Zaki, “and you? Grow some spine. The boy’s won’t leave you alone if you either get one, or learn how to punch them in the face. They’re not fast learners.” (end)

“Well, technically she got one.” Said Nibbles with a grin as Zaki splutter.

“Nibbles!”

“Whaaat?” Playfully said the Spirit. “Just saying you and Roc beeen A lot closer than usual in the last few months.”

Zaki place a hoof over her face as she told. “You are horrible.”

“More like perceptive.” Tease Nibbles as she then pat Spur head. “Thanks for watching the kid, Spur. Your a good pal.” (Done)

Hoof up and swatting the hand away, Spur told, “hands off cat, and I’m doing it for blaze becuse she was close. Not for you or anyone else.” and shooed them, “now get lost. I got things to do.” And left for the room Remedy was in.

The group turned and left, Nibbles vanishing away while Bakari said, “so whee next?” Seeming in the mood to just leave. (End)

“From what I heard?” Spoke Siege as he took lead. “We’ll leaving Baltimore by train, mostly so we won’t be noticed with our large ship. We’re heading more inland as Herr Phobia need his arm replaced.” (Done)

And while they didn’t seem to trust them, Bina at least seemed to show some sort of concern. “Is he alright? Is there something wrong with his arm?” A worry Bakari didn’t seem to show, but there was a little spark of concern there, eve if it was crushed under a lot of suspicion and caution. (End)

Zaki took this up as she explains. “Phobia prothestic arm, hasn’t checked over or fully replaced in nearly years from what I looked at. That is bad, especially since Stripes used recycle materials for everything. Despite their skills in crafting and engineering? Their bodies can’t handle the erosion and corosipn Of metals, even with runes to ease it.” (Done)brb

Bina thought to that and nodded some in understanding. Bakari himself didn’t seem to care, but Seige could feel it. There was a slight concern there, and the boy probably understood more than he seemed to let on. “So, basically he’s getting poisoned by it.” Bina seemed to sum up. (end)

Zaki nodded as she said. “Yes, Usually the arm, and the metal on his flesh would need to be replaced every six months...but since he’s out here, he hasn’t gotten replaced. So we would need to get not only a new arm, but fresh materials and runes to lessen the poison, and to stay functional.” then going on to add. “Not every species know how to craft prosthetic limbs, especially for Phobia case.” (done)

While the Twins traded a look, Bina made some odd look to Bakari, one he scrunched up his face to. But as she held it a bit longer, he scoffed and moodily shoved his hands into his pockets and looked away. “What about the honor-steel he got laying around?” Making all the other’s look on in confusion, Nibbles herself pricking her ears. “Bina and I explored the ship and saw he got a few blocks of Honor Steel. Why not.. I don’t know… make a new harness thing with it? Won’t poison him or nothin’ while the new arm’s being made.”

“Normally we wouldn’t mention it.” Bina soon added in. “Honor Steel has a lot of… special meaning to Herno. But, if you want something that won’t corrode, or cause him problems… then it would be safer to use that, then, he wouldn’t need to replace the part that’s on his body, maybe just… switch out the arm if he has to.” (End)

Zaki thought over it a bit, as she heard Nibbles informing. “They got a point. Honor steel is a lot tougher and not poision to the body. Sure it’ll get hard for Phobia to get adjusted to it, but if we remove the metals off of his shoulder and part of his chest and replace it with Herno Steel? It’ll be better in the long run. The Hernos know how their steel work….The only problem is a Herno to help make it into the parts. No one else but them know how to bend or craft the metals.”

Zaki relay this to the Twins. “If...this Steel is good? Then we would need to find someone who knows how to craft it, or hope the Smith knows how to do it, since we need replace everything on Phobia.” (done)

Bina looked worried on that front, knowing that in truth? Only a Herno would know how to heat and mold the metal. But while she worked that over, Bakari said, “I could do it.” Making her give her brother a glance, one of worry. He only shrugged and said, “I mean, I’m no expert smith… but if you need just enough for a cover… well, I think I could help a bit.” Thinking on, “and, there’s no way a Herno Smith’s going to help. Honor steel is just too special to them-- you gotta prove something to the clan. They’ll boot you out and not help.” (end)

“He’s right. Herno are real strict about Herno Steel, or ‘Honor Steel’.” added Nibbles in agreement.

Siege thought and soon consider. “Perhaps we don’t need to leave the city at all? There are a few blacksmiths around here, perhaps we can ask one to use their forge, and allow Bakari to craft the needed parts to make the pieces for Herr Phobia?”

Zaki thought and look to Nibbles as the feline raise her ghostly hands. “Hey, I may lived long enough, but I haven’t been around their Smiths to help.” Zaki let out a breath to the Spirit, as she look to Bakari and asked in concern. “Are you sure you can craft each piece exactly, Bakari?” (done)

Thinking on it, Bakari told, “Of course I can!” Seeming very confident, “and Bina can help me too.” Making the girl a little unsure. When he looked to her, he said, “only reason I’m mentioning this is becuse you’re worried sick.”

“Yeah, but…” Bina tried to say, before telling, “but, you know…” Trying to convey something to her brother. But at his look, she sighed, “Alright…” and looked to the others. “Bakari nad I can make the parts. Just… tell us what you want and we’ll do it-- in private.” Going on to tell, “we’re bending the rules here about Honor Steel, and, well… we’d rather keep it’s secret of working it-- secret.” (end)

Zaki gave a look to the other's a she said. “Honor Steel is something no one would know of, so it make sense.” then tap her chin in thought iwth a hoof as she look to Bina and Bakari as she said. “You might need to go to Scrappy. He has all the details of the blueprints and parts needed to replace the metal on Phobia.” (Done)

They both nodded, wordless walking back along. Again, Siege had a feeling they were hiding something, and it wasn’t the Honor Steel. Bina seemed partially honest, but not fully in some ways. (end)

It was time like these Siege wished he could read mind, or understand the emotions better. All he could tell that they weren’t fully honest and were trying to keep secrets. But for the life of him, he didn’t know what they were fully hiding. For now he had to keep things simple as he knew if he push to hard? They’ll evade it all the while.

So for now he would leave it be...although he did had to ask. “Do you two know who Scrappy is by chance?” (Done)

“The rusty dog?” Bakari asked.

“Mechanical wolf.” Bina corrected.

“I don’t know, kinda seems like a cobbled piece of junk to me.” Shrugged Bakari.

“Well, I think he’s well made since they don’t have things like that around here.” Bina seemed to defend. (End)

“She's right,” added Zaki. “the Isles don’t have that much metal, and any they do get is from scavenging or taking off from pirate ships. So really, Scrappy is rather unique, especially from what I can tell he’s a lot more... “ thinking a bit for a brief moment. “More ‘alive’ than most of the other golems.” (Done)

Bakari gave a snicker to that, and at the looks, Bina thought of how to explain it, but sighed with, “well… Bakari’s just used to… Felix.” Which confused them. But, Bina told, “Felix… well, you’d call him a Golem, but… he is beyond anything Phobia made. So….”

“It’s like comparing a rusty, crummy metal tower next to a fully working Ironholds ship!” Bakari laughed, getting a slight jab from his sister-- but still laughing anyways.

“Rude.” Bina told off in slight annoyance. (end)

Book tilt her head, thinking as she did admit. “That was a bit rude. Sure Scrappy doesn’t look that great, but he’s a lot smarter than any other golems.”

Siege however thought on something, and considered on the fact that this ‘Felix’ helped design the ship the Twins lived on...and he was a ‘smart golem’. And if the ship was ‘very advance’ from what little hints they gave out? It clearly spoke that despite Phobia works? He was outshined by whoever lived with the Twins...And Siege highly consider on not informing Phobia, mostly for the Striped pride as a inventor and crafter. (done)

Thinking on it, Bina said, “we’ll try and get to work on that metal soon as we can.” Trying to get the subject back in place. “Bakari and I can get startted once we’re on the ship.” (end)

Siege nod a bit, as they were silent, mostly on heading back to the ship. For the most part it made Nibbles muse as it seem the plan was alter...to a extent as they might need to visit the smith, or might not depending on the fact Herno Steel was used. And if she knew Phobia well enough? He was going to craft a new arm by himself, mostly to work on the inner parts. They did had all the materials, but she admitally consider on visiting the blacksmith, mostly since while Phobia was many things? A Smith he wasn’t.

But part of her consider on ‘looking’ at the twins while they work, since while she knew they could possibly sense her while invisible...it didn’t mean they could sense her while she was in the ring. She just needed to make a good argument to Zaki about leaving her ring around...that or somewhere hidden. Then again she can just move around without Zaki knowing. She was good at that.