WillowWisp

"Yes, I did learn... it was just so upsetting at the time... it's not like me to act like that at all." Fluttershy first addressed Inkwell about her story. She was happy to hear he had patched things up with Rarity is as well. But her attention was drawn to Big Macintosh for a moment when Inkwell asked if she knew the larger stallion.

"Huh?" She didn't say anything to Applejack's brother though because Bramble seemed to recognize her from her short stint as a model. She didn't really think many ponies still remembered that. Fashion always seemed to be changing, as she had heard from Rarity. Surely there was a new face taking over the fashion scene and she was fading from it.

"Oh yes, I was. But I'm happy to be done with that. I never really wanted to do it from the start." She looked down shyly. "It is nice to meet you Bramble, and um... just a moment," finally she looked past her current company to call out to the red stallion. "Oh, Big Macintosh... are you lost? Applejack said you were going to be here... and um... you have a Meadowlark in your mane..."

You need to understand that when you first applied Ashi was in charge of the forums. We waited for her to let us know if monster characters were okay and in the end never heard. Now that the board is being run by someone else, the staff has decided that monster characters are non-playable. It's nothing to take personal, the same would have applied to anyone else.

"Afraid of the dark?" Wisp had to laugh at that. "No I'm more afraid of scaring others. I have this... thing... that happens when I'm out in the dark. And I don't want to cause a scene." It wasn't the most descriptive explanation of her "talent" but it was something Willow Wisp was a bit insecure about it.

However her mind was drawn away from that when she heard the familiar voice. Of all the places she never thought she'd see Braeburn at the Gala. It was nice to see a pony she knew since so far she'd been looking at nothing but strangers. However it brought up what Fizzy joked about just before he walked up. Secret admirers. What if... could it have been him that sent her the ticket? Hoping she would be there? No... she shook off that thought. It must have just been a coincidence that he somehow got invited as well. She didn't really notice that her wandering thoughts made her blush though.

And that blush only deepened with his compliments. "Oh Braeburn, I didn't think I'd see you here. And... thank you," she really didn't know what to say. Like a spring night? She could just feel her cheeks burning now and she instantly looked to floor to try and hide it. "You look rather nice yourself. Like a cowpony ready for a night on the town."

She glanced to Fizzy as she spoke up and introduced herself. "Ah yeah, I just met Fizzy. We've just been talking about the gala in general. And how much there is to see."

I want to see some more Big Mac and some more Braeburn. XD

We've talked about the sub-species and this is what we came up with. Rather than making them a whole different type of character, we're going to still have him fall under Hippocamp. However you can classify him as Omnivore Hippocamp, where as others may be Herbivore Hippocamps. Kind of in the sense that "ponies" is a term that encompasses Unicorn, Pegasus and Earth Pony.

We'd also like you to change that the rest of his kind are omnivores that prefer eating meat. This is so that your OC can handle eating some vegetation, as if you were a carnivore, you really couldn't. Plus, carnivores in the Equestria world come off as monsters. Even in the case of griffins, they aren't just straight meat eaters. However your character can still be different by trying to eat more vegetation than average. An example was having him eat sushi rolls. This way he may be able to "blend in" and seem more friendly if he's eating something prepared rather than just munching on a trout. Keep in mind since he is pony looking he will probably be ostracized for eating meat when around other pony folk. Since he is more pony like than a griffin for example, seeing him eat meat will be more off putting.

Once you incorporate these changes you will be approved. :3

Outside? But but... Grimmy frowned. That would ruin part of his show and tell. How was he suppose to set the scene when they were going to be outside in the bright sun?! He looked as all the other ponies started to head out and he had to do something. Maybe they could be the last to go? But it sounded like the teacher had the whole lesson planned for outside now. So maybe he'd just have to go first.

"Wait!" He hopped up and waved his right front hoof. "Ms. Cheerilee? Can I do my show and tell in here? I need a place that is dark."

Willow Wisp shook her head. "Grimmy, we can still share you item without being in the dark. It's okay." Honestly she wanted to avoid that. Being outside gave her a good out. She knew he cousin wanted everypony to see her strange appearance in the dark, but it was something she was rather uncomfortable with. It might scare the foals and she didn't want that.

"But it won't be the same, Wisp." He frowned, sticking his bottom lip out in pout. "I want everypony to experience the whole thing like I do. That's what makes it special."

Sighing she reached out and ruffled his mane. "I know, I know... if Ms. Cheerilee doesn't mind, but it'll be okay if we have to go outside."

Secret admirers? Willow Wisp blinked at that thought. Who would admire her? It wasn't that she had low self esteem or thought she was ugly, but she just didn't think anypony was looking at her from afar. She had a feeling the ticket came from her foalhood friend. He was the type to send her something to make her go out and meet ponies.

"So you've been to a gala before then? Even if you were busy then, at least you know the layout a bit." She glanced around again. The palace was really big, finding the ballroom was a straight shot. But she was sure that if she tried to find other places she would end up going in circles. "I don't even know what to do at these kinds of events. I'm... I'm just trying to stay in the lighted area's though. Even if the garden seems like it would be nice to see."

Wisp blushed lightly at the compliment. She wasn't use to hearing those, then again she never dressed up. "Ah this dress? Yeah I was lucky to get it made. The designer is a real artist. She wanted to capture my... spooky nature and make it glamorous."

"Huh?" Fluttershy glanced up hearing Inkwell's voice. She didn't know anyone was around. "Oh, Inkwell... you got to come too? That's nice. And such a wonderful outfit," she smiled. "Yes, Rarity made this for me the last time we came to the gala."

And that's when she looked off a bit embarrassed. "You heard me talking to myself... but... well the last time we were here, things didn't go the way we all hoped they would. I wanted to make friends with all the bird and animals here in the gardens, but they were all afraid of me. I've never had such trouble with animals... so... well... I got a bit out of hand and ended up causing a scene."

Looking back to Inkwell with a sheepish smile she added, "Which is why I hope they will not be mad at me and give me a chance this time. But I'm not going to try and force them... they can come see me if they want."

Her attention was drawn to Bramble as he walked on the scene and she shook her head. "Oh, hello. No you're not interrupting us. We were just talking."

I put Fluttershy out in the garden, but I could throw here somewhere else as well. :3

Even with the small light that Skye was able to produce for them, the entry to the old building seemed dark. Fluttershy just glanced around from the open door, looking for a sign that anypony was there. It was so strange that the door had seemingly opened on it's own. But ghosts weren't really. Twilight said so, and her friend seemed to know these things.

"I don't see anyp..." she cut herself off as something caught her eye. Slowly coming toward them from the darkness behind the stairway was a weird blue glow. "Eep!" and as soon as she saw it, she was hiding behind Skye.

Something was heading right for the two, and the closer it got the brighter the blue glow was. Eventually a pair of glowing red eyes were in view as well. However it wasn't a monster or some sort of spook, they belonged to a Unicorn with a black pelt, she was just well camouflaged in the darkness.

"Oh, I thought I heard somepony... looks like that hinge on the door is still loose." she yawned as she came into view of her two visitors. "I'm not use to anypony coming by..." she blinked slowly and looked up to the old chandelier in the entry way. With the help of her magic it flickered to life lighting the area much better.

"Oh," Wisp blinked as finally took note of who was at her door. "Aren't you that Peryton I met at the farm? Who's your friend there?"

Fluttershy finally uncovered her eyes and peered around Skye to get a look at the pony speaking to them. She didn't look all that scary now that there was light. It made the glow go away. "Um... I'm... Fluttershy. I live in the cottage outside of town a little bit... I... I've seen you go into the Everfree at night." She glanced to Skye. "So you know Skye?"

Willow Wisp nodded lightly. "Well kind of, more like just met him. It's nice to have visitors though. Nopony has come by since I moved in. Well... other than the mail pony but they run by so fast I don't really count it. I'm Willow Wisp, please, come inside."

Willow Wisp was absorbed in her own thoughts that she didn't even see the other coming her way. So when Fizzy spoke to her she looked up a bit confused and then glanced around to make sure that it was in fact her being spoken to.

'Oh, yeah I didn't come with anyone. In fact I kind of got a ticket last minute and by surprise.' She shook her head lightly at that. Really she was more than shocked to find on in her mailbox. She even went to the post office to make sure it hadn't been delivered by mistake.

'I've never actually been to the gala before. These kinds of events aren't really my thing. But if a friend of mine found out I got a ticket and didn't show, well, I'd never hear the end of it.' Glancing out to the dance floor again she just sighed. Not knowing what to do with oneself seemed like a common trend for ponies who came alone.

Holding out her right front hoof she did her best to be friendly. 'I'm Willow Wisp, who are you?'

Oh how wonderful it was. So many flowers and animals... and this time Fluttershy planned to enjoy them. The events of the last gala played through her mind as she stepped into the gardens. She'd been so driven to meet all the animal that she ended up making a scene. So this time she would just take it in stride and maybe if she was lucky one of the birds or critters would come join her.

'Oh my...such lovely roses,' she walked over to a bush in full bloom. The red flowers had such a sweet smell, she just closed her eyes and took in the scent as it traveled along with the light breeze. 'The flowers are just so perfect in this garden.'

The Pegasus was happy to just trot slowly along the path, stopping now and then to look at the flora. There were even some flowers she was sure she'd never seen or heard of before. How did she miss them in her last visit? Oh, that's right, she'd been on a bit of rampage.

Her cheeks flushed as she stopped to watch a bird fly over head. What a scene she had made at the prior gala. 'Ah, I hope they do not hold a grudge...' she mused as she looked back to a patch of lilies. 'At least the plants cannot be mad at me... they have no minds.'

The ballroom, it was the most lit place in the whole palace... or more so in the areas open for the gala. Willow Wisp had been so worried about starling others with her glow that she even arrived as early as she could so she could scope out the brighter spots. As long as she stayed inside where it was well lit she was sure she would be safe.

Honestly she wasn't even sure what she was doing at the Grand Galloping Gala. Fancy parties were never her thing, but if she turned down what could have been a once in a life time offer and her friend back home found out, well, he'd never let her live it down. So she resolved to go, even getting a dress made for the occasion. It even fit her ghostly appeal, so over all she was happy with it.

However she still felt out of place as she stood against the back wall of the ballroom. Other ponies were dancing, some were talking and a few even seemed to be showing off their outfits. But there she stood, in a corner like some sort of outcast. If only she could find somepony she knew, then she wouldn't have felt so small in the large palace.

Part of her really wanted to go exploring, after all a palace had to have its mysteries. Yet she knew she couldn't just wander wherever she wanted. She always thought about going outside, but that meant being in the dark of night. Even with lanterns and other lighting around, she feared it wouldn't be enough to keep away her glow.

'What am I even doing here?' Wisp said to herself. 'At least I showed up... maybe I should go home before I make a scene by mistake. Not like I have a date or what not to leave behind.'

It always made her happy when she could help others. And Inkwell's mood seemed to brighten just by the suggestion of what he could give to Rarity and Sweetie Belle as a peace offering. She just knew her friend wouldn't hold a grudge and as soon as he apologized and things were worked out, she was sure they could become friends as well.

'Oh... well...' As he asked for her opinion on rather to make it a surprise or get the input of the two sisters, she had to think. 'I'm sure they would love a surprise but I'm sure they would love to watch as well. I think either way would make them happy.'

She paused for a moment in thought and then suddenly got an idea, 'Oh, but doing it with them there might be really good!' she exclaimed before hushing her voice again a little embarrassed at the small outburst. 'I... I mean because Sweetie Belle likes artistic things like her sister's work. And since she's still looking for her special talents... maybe seeing another artist at work would inspire her to look at what she can do a little closer.'

At first she was going to give him some praise since he seemed excited that he was managing to move along on his own. But when he slipped Fluttershy bit her lower lip, ready to chase after a run away scooter if need be. But luckily he rolled to a stop and appeared to be just fine. She let out a sigh and trotted to meet up with Starlight, a smile still on her face.

'Are you alright?' Even if the foal didn't look hurt, she wanted to make sure. Though with a quick glance over she was sure he was just embarrassed about ending up on his back more than anything else.

'You were doing very well. Even if you slipped a little, you didn't fall off completely. That's better than some do their first time with a scooter.'

Fluttershy herself had never used a scooter, but she'd seen plenty of foals playing with them. And of course that meant seeing her fair share of spills. At least Starlight didn't have a scraped flank or bruise. She'd have felt horrible then.

'Ten a day?' Willow Wisp blinked a bit surprised at that. Then again she was thinking in one sitting. She suppose as she thought a bit more on it, in the course of one day, ten wasn't that many. However she counted the amount she ate during a day. And as it was, she didn't really eat apples too often before moving to Ponyville. In the town she grew up there wasn't an apple farm, so apples came either from other towns or a small harvest on the local farms grew on the side.

'Well it's a good thing you heal up quickly... even if it's not due to apples. This place looks pretty big. It would be bad to get behind in working.'

Even with the breeze she still felt warm. It was hard to think, let alone come up with anything to say. She hoped her silence wasn't off putting. After all she showed up at the farm, to then just be quiet seemed a bit rude. At least Big Macintosh seemed like the quiet type himself. Maybe he liked other ponies who didn't just rattle on all the time.

'Juice?' Oh yeah he was offering her a drink. She had dazed a little and almost completely spaced on that. 'Yeah, juice or cider, I don't mind. Whatever is easiest for you to get.' Normally she would have asked if he need help, but she felt dizzy, like her head was too heavy to hold up. So as the reached the house she just took a seat like he'd mentioned.

Wisp hardly even made a sound as she was moved into the cart, letting nothing more than a sigh escape her. She couldn't help it, she just felt rather down. First of all she felt foolish that she got hurt. And on top of it, now she was dead weight. It was her fault they were out there in the first place; well at least for Braeburn and Bluebelle. Still, all and all, she was one depressed pony.

'Huh?' She had somewhat zoned out as she listened to the whirring of the cart. The others may have been wondering what allowed it to move on it's own, but Willow Wisp hadn't even taken notice. She just knew they were moving and away from the danger at that. So when Braeburn gave his warning to his impending aid, she didn't even really hear what he said.

With each needle he pulled out she clenched her eyes shut tight, doing her best to hold back small squeals of discomfort. It stung and it felt like each one was coming out agonizingly slow. For a moment she glanced back at him, but that only left her cheeks red. He was using his teeth. It really was the only option for an Earth Pony given the situation, but those needles were in her flank. What pony wouldn't feel embarrassed about such? Especially considering he was ,well, a he.

When the final needle was pulled, Willow Wisp finally drew a deep breath. The strange pony with the cart said something about water which caused her to arch a brow. Water would fix her leg? Well it was like the needles has sucked her dry, perhaps a drink would do the trick. Honestly with what she studied, stranger things had happened. But she'd have to wait until somepony helped her, because the shriveled limb wasn't going to allow her to walk to the water barrels on her own... unless she just tried to drag herself on the floor.

'Thanks,' she looked to Dio first since he had gotten to her before more needles could. 'And Bluebelle...' she turned her attention to the mule. 'Good job with that water... that probably was the only way we were going to get away from those...'

Finally she looked to Braeburn, but she was only able to look him in the eyes for a moment. She couldn't help feeling extremely foolish as she spoke to him, as if she'd embarrassed herself even more just because he'd been present. 'And...thank you for pulling those out. Who knows what would have happened if they had stayed in. And well... it was a risk to do it with your teeth... they could have been toxic or something. It's my fault you're even out here...and I did something stupid like running in. Even with my knowledge of this kind of thing, I got myself hurt, and put everypony else in danger.' No matter how she tried to at least look up when she spoke to him, she just couldn't and her eyes stayed focused off to the side.

She closed her eyes and drew a soft sigh. 'I've never heard of Spirit Fire acting so aggressively... let alone being able to have unique traits of things they possess. But... those were the starts of Spirit Lanterns... they could be a real threat swarming like that... especially if my guess about the train is right... well it would be big trouble... as dangerous as it sounds, we need to go back and find the source... or the town of Appleloosa could end up missing as well. Without a trace.'

Well we all know what Fluttershy wears... so I'll show off Wisp.

Art done by the wonderful Mudbug.

Need help getting into the mood to party? Try your hand at the Gala Solo Game. Write your own solo for the gala about what your characters would hope to do at this grand event.

Hope to see you all at the ball, it shall be wondrous.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! This is my jam!

[Pinkie Pie]

There is a place

Where the grass is what's for dinner

Applejack: Soup's on, everypony!

Charmed, fun, and wild

Applejack: Yee-Haw!

There must be something in the water

Sipping rainbow juice

Talking Elements of Harmony

AJ & Rarity: Yeah!

Our bronies

Braeburn: Hey there!

hang out too

Billy, Hoops, and Score: *laughs*

(Come on, bronies!)

'Cause they know we're awesome fillies

(Come on, everypony!)

Main Ponies: YAY!

You could travel the world (You could travel the world)

But no one can groove like the girls with the hooves

Once you party with ponies (Party with the ponies)

You'll be seeing rainbooms

Uuh, u-uh u-uh u-uuh!

(Chorus)

Equestria girls, we're kind of magical (Equestria!)

Boots on hooves, bikinis on top

Furry coats, so cute

We'll blow your mind

Aoaoah oh, aoaoaoh!

Equestria girls, we're pony-fabulous (Equestria!)

Fast, fine, fierce, we trot 'til we drop

Cutie marks represent (Cutie marks!)

Now put your hooves up (Yeah, put yo' hooves in the air)

Aoaoah oh, aoaoaoh!

[Male Backup]

Break it down, DJ-Pon3

These are the ponies I love the most

I wish you could all be Equestria girls

I have Equestria Girls as my ringtone. XD I love the longer version.

Very unhappy with this. I've been in an art slump and was trying to sketch rp inspired scenes... but ponies weren't working out, so I switched to people mode instead. But I gave up half way through adding details. It's mainly Braeburn that I'm struggling with... so I'm not sure if I will take the time to ink this one. Maybe if I move his arm some, and cover his legs with blowing sand it can be somewhat salvageable. But right now, it's making me grumpy.

D<

It's big click here

I have an LG D-lite. No need for something fancy. Though it annoys me that it's hot pink because they were all out of the blue ones. I use to have a lime green phone and I loved it. I miss it... I wish this one was green. But it is fun to program the different pixel light up images to appear on it when I flip it shut.

As they drew closer to the so called 'haunted house' of Ponyville, it was clear Fluttershy was getting a little nervous. It seemed to loom over them, casting an eerie feel over the whole area around it. Did somepony really live there? Sure she had seen the Unicorn leave from it at night, but what if the stories were true and it was actually a ghost? However Twilight said there was no such things as ghosts, curses and other hocus pocus as that.

She paused as they moved through the front yard and up to the door. She glanced around, the plant life was all creepy looking. Thorns, flowers that were black, and gnarled trees. She wondered if any animals were around and if they were just as spooky.

'Well...we are here... we might as well see if she is home,' she glanced to Skye and then back to the door. After a hesitated moment, she reached up with her front right hoof and knocked.

For a moment there was no sound as if nopony was going to answer. Just as Fluttershy was about to suggest they try another time the door creaked open and she give a surprised squeal. It seemed the door had opened on its own though, nopony was standing there.

'Oh...do we go inside?' she peeked into the darkness. She could see some furniture and things seemed clean, not dusty. If it was abandon surely there would be dust.

'I wonder who opened the door...'

Fluttershy listened carefully as Inkwell explained his problem. She could see why he was looking for advice, it sounded like there was just a lot of chaos in his attempt to meet Rarity. The best she could do was try to encourage him to give it a second chance. Surely her friend had calmed down now and apologizing would help smooth it all over.

'Hmm, I see why you are worried she might not like you. But it also sounds like the whole thing was just a big mess. I'm sure Sweetie Belle just got startled when you yelled. She is a sensitive little foal. And if there was mud and dirt all over the shop then Rarity was probably already feeling really stressed.'

As he mentioned a painting the shy Pegasus nodded. 'Oh I'm sure they would like that a lot. Perhaps you can paint them a picture of um... well... let's see...Rarity likes fashion and gems, and Sweetie Belle likes the things her sister likes. Do you paint ponies? Maybe you could paint them together. I bet they would like that. A gift from one artist to another.'