WillowWisp

Fresh Precure is an awesome show...

and this...

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[colour=#0099ff]“Wouldn't it be exciting?”[/colour] She had to comment on his imagination and the thought of becoming a tourist spot. [colour=#0099ff]“Ponies from all over, coming here to see this tree. A piece of lost history blooming to life. Can you see the papers? Settler Stallion's farm home to mysterious 'Black Magic' Apple tree! See a piece of Equestria history and get a taste for yourself!”[/colour] She laughed lightly.[colour=#0099ff] “And of course like all those stories, there'd be a handsome mugshot of you standing out here with it. That's how it always goes.”[/colour]

She trailed off at that though. The topic had turned to her magic and whether or not it was just her's or anypony's that could effect the tree. And of course she caught his comment about her being special. Though he was quickly on to talking about what the future could hold.

[colour=#0099ff]“Oh, of course I would visit! I mean, I have to make sure it keeps growing right? Maybe I could even bring Grim along once. And... well I hear the Buffalo have some interesting lore. I bet there could be some adventures and exploring we could do tied to that. I'm going to have to get myself a train pass, or at least a book of tickets if they sell them like that.”[/colour]

Willow Wisp wanted to say more, especially to his comment about liking her. Like could mean various things. She knew what she thought about him though, and like was putting it lightly. It was no secret to the mare that she had a crush.

However, as it had many times before, something nagged at her. Braeburn was a handsome and very eligible stallion in her opinion. And well, she thought of herself as an awkward bookworm. Surely he could find some mare with his 'wild west' flare. Plus, she lived a ways away that the moment. That surely made things complicated. She really just didn't have confidence in herself when it came to relationships.

[colour=#0099ff]“I... I like you too, you're really nice, Braeburn.”[/colour] She just bit her lip and sighed looking down at the ground. [colour=#0099ff]“I'm sure a lot of mares like you, well ponies in general. You're friendly and helpful. I...”[/colour] she huffed. Wisp didn't even know what she was attempting to say. So she looked to the tree and nodded to it.[colour=#0099ff] “Look, I think one of those might turn into a tiny start of an apple, soon. Those blossoms look ready to just burst.”[/colour]

The companion picture to the one above.

What bothered me the most, isn't what is going to happen, but the fact they flat out spoiled it a month before it airs. Like, I much rather have not known then have it shoved in my face all over the place.

Why spoil your own show? :I

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In other news, I love Tara Strong.

[colour=#0099ff]“Your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps this spooky looking tree enjoys a little spooky magic. Either way, I'm going to have to write a letter to the other researchers from our group and share this.”[/colour] Wisp smiled as she looked up at the tree.[colour=#0099ff] “Maybe it's just magic in general. Though if it were just my spooky magic, sure would make me feel a little extra special.”[/colour]

She couldn't help but feel like there was an odd air between them. As if they both knew there was something to say, but getting it out in the open seemed to be harder than it should be. She glanced from the tree to him as he spoke. [colour=#0099ff]“Oh yeah, having different trees make for a nice variety. Maybe someday you can have trees from all over.”[/colour]

As he stood and moved closer the mare turned her attention fully away from the tree for the time being. He was looking at the tree but clearly what he was saying was directed toward her. Even with the couple generalized comments.

[colour=#0099ff]“It is nice that two different ponies can share something so unique. But I'm glad I got to share it with somepony I really like being around. It's like I said before you got bonked on the head... this is our tree. And as long as it grows, and stands out here, looking at it, we'll know we planted it together. And that we both were shocked to watch what a little magic could do.” [/colour]

She had a bit of a shy look on her face as she finally looked back in time to see the little buds. [colour=#0099ff]“It belongs to you and me. It's almost like family.”[/colour]

Finally finished this... bah DA made it look fuzzy

Willow Wisp was beginning to think she might have to drag the knocked out stallion back to the farm house. But luckily it seemed he was coming to as he spoke. Though what he said got a confused look from her. [colour=#0099ff]“Wait, what? You like me-”[/colour] she found herself cut off as they ended up muzzle to muzzle. And just like Braeburn, her eyes went wide and even through her black coat a blush clearly covered her face.

[colour=#0099ff]“Ah, no... it's okay...”[/colour] She fumbled over her words as he moved his head way. There had been just the slightest moment of hesitation in that movement, which made her wonder if he really had wanted to look away at all. All she knew was that she felt a little flustered; butterflies in the stomach, a whole big flock of them.

[colour=#0099ff]“Are you sure you're okay?”[/colour] Glancing off for just a moment she tried to shake the feeling that came over her. It had been awkward, a bit embarrassing, but at the same time, part of her really didn't mind. So when the tree once again drew his attention she let out a small sigh. A distraction to clear the air, just what they needed, right?

[colour=#0099ff]“Well, yes, but not that fast. I think my little spark gave this one a boost. Magic fertilizer. It took at least two weeks for the one we planted at our camp to get to this point. But we didn't tamper with it any.”[/colour] Wisp gave a nervous chuckle. “[colour=#0099ff]I must have really liked getting a little extra attention. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if we had apples before too long.”[/colour] With a sheepish look she bit her lower lip.[colour=#0099ff] “Perhaps I should stick to just spooky magic. Who knows what might happen if I were to say... attempt to help a carrot or something grow. Might end up with an oversized veggie.”[/colour]

Did I ever say how much I love her mane? haha

[colour=#0099ff]“I'd imagine sometimes hoping and waiting on those natural storms can be a bit nerve wracking though. Especially during the crucial parts of the growing seasons.”[/colour]

Wisp didn't know a lot about agriculture, but she knew enough to know that there were periods where making sure the plants got the right water, nutrients and care were very important to what they would yield during harvest. Since most of her mother's plants had to be in greenhouses to keep certain climates though, it wasn't a big concern around her foalhood home. However the other farms in her town greatly depended on nature, whether the Pegasi were involved or not.

She felt a small swelling of pride as Braeburn praised her magic when the little tree sprouted. And of course there was a bit of a blush as well. [colour=#0099ff]“Mistress of magic? No... it was just lucky,”[/colour] she chuckled lightly. [colour=#0099ff]“But I'm happy it's growing. That means every time I get to come see it, it'll be really special. Not because it's rare, but because it's our tree... one we planted together.”[/colour] She hoped that didn't sound too forward, like she was implying anything. Though at the same time, part of her kind of was.

However she was snapped from her thoughts as the tree suddenly shot up into a young tree. She jumped back a little startled, eyes wide. Maybe her magic gave it too much of a boost. When they planted one during her trip, it did grow fast like she said, but not that fast. [colour=#0099ff]“Oh... maybe we celebrated too soon. I think I may have put it in turbo drive.”[/colour]

[colour=#0099ff]“Woah!”[/colour] Hearing the clang of the watering can as it made contact with the stallion, Wisp hurried over to him. [colour=#0099ff]“Are you okay?” [/colour]She leaned down and gave him a little nudge with her muzzle.

This it taking me forever to line

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I do work in all sizes really. And because I work with png files as final saves, I can resize most anything without issue.

If she could glow in the day time, Willow Wisp would have been at that moment with the blush that crossed her face. Fetching? She always did get embarrassed by compliments, and this one was coming from a Stallion she rather liked. She couldn't help glancing off for just a moment trying to not look too flustered.

[colour=#0099ff]“It usually catches others off guard at first. Especially if they only see that and not me... which happens sometimes in dark places. I've gotten use to accidentally scaring ponies, but most of the time once I apologize it's no big deal. Now and then there are the ones who just find me too creepy to be around.”[/colour]

She laughed lightly at his remark about her job. She did find it exciting and she loved talking about what she knew. So it was always a plus in her mind when others actually seemed interested in what she did.[colour=#0099ff] “New, old things... sounds about right,”[/colour] she chuckled.[colour=#0099ff] “It's kind of like a treasure hunt. You never know if you're going to strike it rich, or just find some old lost junk. But either way the adventure is exciting and there's always something to learn.”[/colour]

Braeburn seemed a little flustered as he changed the topic to the seeds. It actually made her feel a little less embarrassed herself. If they were both feeling a little goofy around one another then it made it easier to relax and not fret over saying the wrong thing.

She followed him out to the spot where he wanted to plant the seeds, enjoying the scenery along the way. [colour=#0066ff]“This really is a nice farm you got out here. Truly impressive since it's in the desert. Almost like stumbling on to an oasis.”[/colour]

Willow Wisp looked to the newly planted seed and nodded. [colour=#0099ff]“Well I'm not sure I inherited my mum's green hoof, but I can give it a go... What's the worst that could happen?”[/colour] She wrinkled up her nose a little concentrating on the spot. For just a moment her horn emitted a blue glow which was echoed by the freshly planted seed. It really didn't seem like anything was going to happen, but as the hue faded a way, a very tiny green sprout popped up. [colour=#0099ff]“Well look at that! I actually made it pop!”[/colour]

Some work in progress shots of a old drawing I'm redoing

[colour=#0099ff]“I'm not sure if any of my family is out this way. It's possible. mum's side is much larger than Dads,”[/colour] Wisp mused on that for a moment before going to get another slice of pie. After all it was really good, and she wasn't about to pass up a chance to enjoy a homemade dessert.

[colour=#0099ff]“What got me into my studies?”[/colour] Sitting back down she thought for a moment and then nodded.[colour=#0099ff] “Sort of. Though I'm pretty sure I was destine for the odd and unusual. I was born at night, glowing like I do. Dad said I looked just like a Will-o-Wisp and then mum said that would make a perfect name, Willow Wisp.”[/colour] The Unicorn laughed lightly, [colour=#0099ff]“he said he'd seen them in some of his explorations. Or at least that's the story I've been told.”[/colour]

Pausing to enjoy some of her pie, she thought back to when she was just little foal. She remembered sitting next to her father as he worked on writing his reports, and looking through his journals.[colour=#0099ff] “Dad had a lot of books and journals about weird things, monsters, unsolved stories... I loved to look through them. Being an archeologist meant he needed to know a lot about myth and legend. So instead of the normal fairytale bedtime stories, I always wanted to those instead. And I started to wonder just how many of those so called myths really were more than just a story.”[/colour]

Wisp closed her eyes for a moment, feeling a bit nostalgic talking about her younger years. She smiled and shook her head. [colour=#0099ff]“That's how I got my nickname at school, Weirdo Wisp. Because I was always looking up strange things, or had books on ghosts and monsters. A real little bookworm with big old oversized glasses to boot. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get to the level my Dad is, he's a professor in his field. But at the same time I enjoy just being able to go and see what I can find. And if I can help other ponies understand it, then all the better.”[/colour]

As she finished off her second piece of pie, she let out a stifled yawn. It had been a long trip, and sleeping in a train seat wasn't the most restful. But she wasn't about to just doze off. Smiling at Braeburn she spoke again, [colour=#0099ff]“So let's see about the seed huh? I can't remember the last time I did any garden work... been awhile since I use to water mum's plants.”[/colour]

[colour=#0099ff]“I'll admit, there is nothing like a good homemade dessert. And this pie is really good. After living on food we could over a campfire, anything fresh from the oven is like a gift from Celestia herself.”[/colour] Willow had to laugh at that. [colour=#0099ff]“But wow! Sure sounds like this town is doing well. I'm glad. I may have a little trouble with the heat but I like it here. It's got a nice homey feel. A lot like where I grew up.”[/colour]

She listened as he talked about his family get together, glancing off at the wink as he mentioned Unicorns and Pegasus in the Apple Family. [colour=#0099ff]“I suppose magic using Apples and flying Apples probably can make some farm chores easier. Imagine being able to fly up to those top branches to get harvests, or maybe having a little plant magic to help keep trees growing strong. Still it's impressive to see things down the Earth pony way. Hard work and problem solving; classic ingenuity.”[/colour]

Wisp laughed lightly, musing a little about her own family. [colour=#0099ff]“I come from a family of mostly Earth ponies.... well to my knowledge. Dad is a Unicorn like me. He came from Canterlot but while visiting my home town, and meeting my mum, he never went back. But he was able to continue his archeology from there, even made trips easier because he wasn't so far from the wilderness. Though it is a little funny to see him in the middle of a farm town, me as well, we kind of stick out.”[/colour] She shook her head. [colour=#0099ff]“Between mum's green house of rare plants, my Aunt's herb and medicinal herb farm... and then my foalhood friend, Dandy's flower nursery, not to mention all the other farms, me and Dad are odd ponies out.”[/colour]

As the topic changed to her gift she nodded with a smile. [colour=#0099ff]“They were pretty strange looking. But that's why they were so interesting. Who knows, an ancient tribe of ponies could have lived off them as a main source of food. And they've been hidden for all this time. If it were possible to get them going again, it would be like bringing a piece of history back to life!”[/colour] Though she did understand the hesitance in planting a weird tree; so she wasn't going to push and prod for it. She just hoped that if they could plant one, that it would grow. [colour=#0099ff]“I can try and help, but... usually if I touch things that are growing they end up growing pretty weird. Then again they already kind of looked like haunted trees to start with, so perhaps it would work in reverse and we'd get a normal tree instead.”[/colour]

Willow Wisp let out a sigh and closed her eyes for a moment. It sure was nice to be back in civilization, as well as the company of somepony she really enjoyed. So when Braeburn asked about her future and what kind of trips she might take, she just shook her head.

[colour=#0099ff]“I'm pretty sure that will be one time I go away like that. Usually trips I take maybe last two weeks, tops. And they're pretty spaced a part. This was just a rare case. And really I don't think I could handle trips like that over and over. Makes you homesick for sure. And I don't like leaving everypony behind. I much rather just do my own studies, submit reports and maybe every once and awhile go give a lecture if I'm asked to.”[/colour] She smiled.[colour=#0099ff] “Plus I'd rather go on adventures with friends instead of random researchers. So I'm happy to stay put.”[/colour]

Did this for my mum's Boss. Who knew I was drawing Adventure Time characters.

That would be me and Tsuki, one of my Weenie dogs. Thought it's not really her thing to run.... then again it's not mine either. Hahah but he's part of Nike's Running Design team.

Have a picture of Spirit Princess in an ugly christmas sweater...

because I like this doodle

Seaspray is a cutie!

And yes, Teru and Tetsuo. XD Take the cake Tet, you know you want it... come on... look at how pretty she made it. XD

[colour=#0099ff]"That must be hard,"[/colour] Wisp chimed in. [colour=#0099ff]"But I believe he's right, you should try to speak with him. And if you can reach him one on one, maybe write a letter. Mail corrspondence is a great way to keep in touch with those who live away from where you are. I write home often. That way mum and dad don't worry over me. And since my little cousin has been living with me, I help him write to his parents. They're always so happy to get his letters, and he's always happy to get replies."[/colour] She smiled.[colour=#0099ff] "It may not be the same as hanging out, but it's a good way to contact one another. You could even plan meet ups."[/colour]

I've been working out some ideas for what Willow Wisp's parents look like. I started with the pony creator for some basic ideas. I'll got back and draw them later to finalize the designs. But let me start with the creator images so you can follow along from start to finish in my designing.

And if you're wondering Wisp, on the other hand, never had a starting point. XD I just started scribbling when I made her. So this is a different route I'm taking.

Wisp's Dad

Historic Antiquity

A arceological scholar

I want to mess with the main and tale some and of course design his mark.

Wisp's mum

Alluring Flora

Based colours on a Venus Flytrap as she is a botanist who specializes in strange plants.

Once again some mane and tale tweaking and a cutie mark design will need to be done.

Stay tune to see the first sketches coming soon!

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But I would like to also link to some outside non-pony work as well as sharing WIPS within this post.

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And now, this thread with have WIPs and whatnot, so follow along in the creative process... or as I call it, my brain leakage.

[colour=#0099ff]"Oh, sorry I wasn't trying to cut in line. But since I heard her giving advice or pitching in I thought she was part of gig."[/colour] Willow Wisp gave an apologetic shrug then waved her right front hoof dismissively.[colour=#0099ff] "Go ahead, you were here first. I actually had been dozing under the trees and woke up when I heard the three of you talking."[/colour]

She looked between both Cranky and Harvest and with another yawn offered an introduction, [colour=#0099ff]"I'm Willow Wisp. I live in that house just outside of town here that is "haunted". Course, only spook in there is the one on my flank. But I've been away on a research project for a few months and I'm just settling back in. Then again even when I'm home most ponies never see me, I'm usually sleeping all day."[/colour]

Willow Wisp looked a little dumbstruck as he actually started to list off how long it had been since her letter arrived. But the expression dissolved into a smile as he cut himself short. She honestly had to chuckle a little under her breath. However before she knew it, she was getting pushed along into him home, and really she wasn't going to put up fight.

[colour=#0099ff]“Ah, talk about using your head there,”[/colour] she laughed once they stopped in the living room. [colour=#0099ff]“And thank you, I am a bit hungry. I'm pretty sure I missed the meal cart on the train.”[/colour] And it was that comment she remembered she'd been sleeping in a seat and so she reached up trying to brush out her mane a little in case it was sticking out all over.

Once he had joined her, the Unicorn took a moment to reach into her saddle bag, setting a little pouch on the table. [colour=#0099ff]“A family reunion huh? I bet that was some party. I'm sure I've missed a lot back in Ponyville while I was gone. I'll have to do a lot of catching up once I get back.” [/colour]She had to blush that he mentioned wanting to take her to his family reunion.

After taking a moment to enjoy a bite of her pie she turned her attention back to the little pouch she got out. [colour=#0099ff]“Those came from the area we were exploring. These ruins... they were just amazing! We came to the conclusion some early Unicorns must have been the dwellers and perhaps had magic that has been lost to the current world. For instance, in that pouch there are some apple seeds. They're black like any other seed but they grow these bizarre trees. In fact they look like something that should be outside my “haunted” house.”[/colour] she paused to laugh. [colour=#0099ff]“And the apples... they're black, with this deep blue flesh on the inside. They're a bit of a tart type, but made delicious meals when we tested cooking with them. The botanist in the group dubbed them 'Black Magic' apples.”[/colour]

She glanced off a little sheepishly.[colour=#0099ff] “I... I thought you'd like having something unique for your orchard. And this best part... the magic part. These things grow like weeds. When we planted them to see how long it took for them to just crack and sprout, we had saplings within two weeks! And after two months they bared their first fruit. It would be great to see how they grow out here.”[/colour]

She became quiet so she could eat a bit more. Eventually, after she finished off the slice she spoke again. [colour=#0099ff]“This whole trip... you know I know the chance to even go to our adventure here in the desert. It was my report I submitted about it that got the attention of the research team. Sure would have been fun to have you along on this trip.”[/colour]

[colour=#0099ff]"Sorry for ease dropping, but I take it somepony... or should I say somepony and somedonkey are offering some relationship advice?"[/colour] Willow Wisp had been secretly listening for quite sometime and finally decided to speak up. The spooky Unicorn was good at blending into the shadows, even in the light of day, and that's just where she had been, in the shade of a tree. Though it seemed the Griffon present was looking for a way to get away from the conversation. Perhaps he'd had enough of the free advice about his family troubles.

"If you don't mind, I could use a little advice of my own." She plopped down, sitting on the ground near the bench and let out a yawn. [colour=#0099ff]"Sorry, I'm usually not a day-pony... but anyway..."[/colour] she looked between those gathered. [colour=#0099ff]"Care to hear a spook out?"[/colour]

Wisp didn't usually write letters, well not to royalty at least. She just really didn't know what she would say in such. Sure she'd submitted reports of her paranormal research to committees in Canterlot hoping for some sort of recognition or perhaps a chance to share her findings with some of the intellectual elite but that was far different than a personal letter. So she really had a hard time when it came to putting the words on the page, having stared at it for some time with just a blank expression.

Eventually thought she managed to sort her thoughts and by candle light she wrote, hoping perhaps to get some advice.

Dear Princess Cadence ,

You seem like the kind of pony that may be able to help with some... relationship advice. You see, there is a stallion I have met a few times and I really enjoy his company. We even seemed to be hitting it off pretty well. However I had to take a trip. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for a pony in my field of studies but well it went way longer than I thought it would. I wrote him to let him know I was going, as we don't live in the same town, but I never imagined it would be months on end without the ability to reach out to him. I'm sure he probably thinks I just vanished. I've just returned from my long venture and I want to go visit him, but I'm worried.

After all this particular stallion is rather well, I guess handsome is a good word. And clearly any mare would be lucky to have his attention. What if in the time I was away he has found someone he fancies? What if I show up and it ends up just making an awkward mess? I'm never really had any romantic experience and I'm really not sure of myself. He's a down to earth, hard working, wild west kind... and I'm a nerdy, bookish, researcher... but we did have a great adventure together. Maybe I'm crazy for thinking he'd even be interested in some pony like me anyway.

Oh, I'm rambling, sorry. Anyway, what do you suggest for a mare like me? Should I go? And if he's not involved with anypony, perhaps tell him the way I feel? Would it be hard to have a relationship with him since we live a bit a distance apart?

Your's Truly and Confused,

Willow Wisp