Talex

sort of yes, and sort of no. I have two ideas... Soul Flare can over hear the stuff Black Mane just said Black Powder can pose as a guard and walk by Black Mane and True Majesty, with the option of overhearing the stuff Black Mane just said. ^those are my two thoughts I'm now forcibly throwing at you suggesting. But feel free to do what you want. ^v^ meanwhile, Red and Shimmers can set sail and (possibly) intercept the navy ship. Although that might be a bad plan...

So the turtle ants job is pretty much a door man What kind of predators are they trying to keep out? and is there a reason they don't make their own nest? simple questions I could probably google. But I think it's more fun to ask ya.

I see what you did there. It is the family deers belong to. The Cervidae family. (had to look it up myself )

"haHA!" Talex yells triumphantly "After a whole week of being absent (and rudely leaving you all, still sorry about that) I have replied to the main rp! Now the legends of the pony pirates can continue!" Talex shouts to the world. again, I still feel bad for leaving like I did. I ask for your forgiveness, but more importantly ask for you all to keep this going now that I've replied. This is honestly one of my favorite rps.

((haHA!!! I'm back!! whoo!!! xD)) [colour=#b22222]"but really black mane, what my bounty matter?"[/colour] "Because in all me years on the seas, I ain't seen a single book that is worth so bucking much, as to almost double a bounty! Yer hidin' somethin, Soul... and I intend to-" He was cut off as True Majesty approached him [colour=#ffd700]"I hope I'm not interrupting " [/colour]he said impertinently as he trotted right in between the two.[colour=#ffd700] [/colour][colour=#ffd700]"Captain Black Mane, may I remind you that the only reason you are onboard this ship is because you have information vital to the Equestrian Navy. Now if you would be so kind as to share it, then we can start on our mission, and you can belittle the prisoners as much as you want on your own personal time."[/colour] "Need I remind you that I'm also on this ship because mine be sunk! If it weren't, then I would be a lot happier to oblige, True Majesty." He said in the same impertinent tone. he faced him and crossed his front hooves. "But if you really can't wait until we get to colt's cove, then I'll tell ye what information I've got for ya." His eyes closed and he looked reluctant to tell anything. "There's a smuggling operation going on... Some of the finest muskets from the navy are being sold to common sea bandits. The most powerful guns in the navy's arsenal are being taken from yer hooves and put into yer enemies." He gave a smirk, knowing the most shocking info were to come. "And the whole operation is being run by a head navy captain under the alibi "cold smoke." Ye might want to start looking more closely at yer peers, True Majesty." Black Mane winked, knowing that he was already safe from suspicion since he was a privateer, not a navy officer. "Supposedly there's a checkpoint along the trade route at colt's cove, hence why I'm headed there. I WAS going to sell a raid too, but that be at the bottom of the sea!" Secretly, he just wanted to see some of the guns and take his unfair share of gold. But eventually he would have leaked some more info and shut down the operation. "So now that you've got what ye need, could ye kindly let me finish what I was doing and let me know when we reach harbor!" He was almost scolding the admiral for interrupting him. All this went on next to Soul Flare's cell. In hindsight, it probably wasn't the best idea. (Black Mane informs True Majesty of a smuggling operation going on at colt's cove) ((now let's change the mood again)) Shimmers giggled at Red Stripe [colour=#ff00cc]"Hehe, okay. I think I can tag along for that."[/colour] She winked and then her gaze drifted to the bag of bits.[colour=#ff00cc] "It would be a shame if you spent ALL those bits on just a ship! Let me help."[/colour] She grabbed the bag suddenly and dove back into the ocean. Then she swam to one of the nearby ports to look for a ship that was being sold. She found one that looked more or less like the wreak she saw in the water earlier and popped her head above the waves near what looked to be the owner. [colour=#ff00cc]"hey there!"[/colour] she said suddenly, startling the stallion.[colour=#ff00cc] "How much is that ship there?"[/colour] "Holy Celestia!!! are you-" [colour=#ff00cc]"hehe, sure am!"[/colour] she interrupted his question and flicked her tail out of the water, showing that she was a sea pony. The ship owner's jaw dropped as he started in amazement at how gorgeous she was, not to mentions he had never seen a sea pony before. [colour=#ff00cc]"So I was wondering if I could have that ship over there."[/colour] Her eye lids drooped "Uuuh, uh, it's uh, ten-ten thousand bits for cannons and all." [colour=#ff00cc]"Aww... but I don't have that much"[/colour] she said without even knowing how many bits were in the bag. [colour=#ff00cc]"wouldn't it just be easier to give it to me?"[/colour] She batted her eyes and flicked her tail again. "uh.. o-okay..." [colour=#ff00cc]"hehe, you're so sweet! thanks! Could you also bring it somewhere for me?"[/colour] "y-yes! I mean, of coarse I can!" [colour=#ff00cc]"Alright, just follow me!"[/colour] She lead the ship over to the beach where Red and his crew were, diving in and out of the water like a dolphin. She stashed the bits somewhere underwater for latter and swam up to shore. [colour=#ff00cc]"Hey, Red! Does this work?"[/colour] She pointed to the ship [colour=#ff00cc]"I got it just for you."[/colour] Her eyes drooped again as her tail swayed innocently back and forth in the air. (shimmers gets a ship for Red for free, but she steals the bits and hides them for herself.) ((still awkward to play her x3))

okay... so I feel like bad cus I left you guys hanging. but I just want you to know IM NOT DEAD!! I just haven't been able to find the time to get on here and even give you guys a heads up at the least. I still am a little scrunched for time so I can only make this post and then tomorrow I'll be able to keep the rp going. Yes I know I left when it was sort of my turn and Im very sorry. I really didn't want to leave like I did >n< everything should pick back up tomorrow. but dont expect some super epic, plot twist of a post. I haven't been planing at all also, now that I'm back, I don't know if you still want to do that side island thing or not.

(glad you picked up on the bomb there) Soul's rebellious attitude didn't sit well with Black Mane. He could tolerate Sleek's but that's because he had her rifle to mess with her and because of the reasons he invited her to his crew. But Soul was something else. "Because of the price it adds to yer head, you dumb buck." Black Mane retorted curtly. (short post because conversations like this happen. I don't even think it needs a summary. I will add Shimmer's post next)

Black Mane sat down and listened to Powder's story. "I can't help you, Powder. I'm sorry, but I really can't. You're the navy's prisoner now, not mine. I just get the ransom." He didn't know if telling him that his life was in the hands of the navy helped or not. It probably didn't. "But I can tell you two things. One, everyponies tale is forgotten at some point in time. Yours, mine, even princess Celestia's name will be gone from history some day. All that matters is if you've affected the tale of another pony, right here, in this life. If you've helped sompony you care about, then you've done yer job." He gave a small smile. "Ya know, yer crew is still safe. All yer scallywags that respected you and gave you their loyalty, they're all sailing away right now. I made sure the ship stopped firing on them." For now. He hoped this cheered Powder up a little. "I'm sure they won't forget yer name, even in death." He patted Black Powder's shoulder. "And the second thing I can tell ya is that I respect ye. And I look forward to meetin you again in whatever afterlife we be goin to." He got up and adjusted his bandana. "I mean that, Powder... I wish we didn't have to be on these terms." He turned towards the door. "Oh, and... just for the record... yer name has always reminded me of one of me bombs." He smiled at Powder, and playfully tossed a small, dud cherry bomb towards him. "It's sort of funny how that works, isn't it?" He sighed. "Take care, Powder. I don't think I'll be at yer execution, but... make it a good one." He grinned and closed the door; leaving Black Powder to his memories. With that done, He walked on down to where Soul was being kept. True Majesty could wait for his briefing. He came up to the cell that was designed to withhold unicorn magic and leaned against the wall. "So, Soul Flare... You got me curious earlier... what made ye take that book and keep it all the way until now?" (Black Mane comforts Black Powder and says his goodbyes. Then goes to Soul Flare's cell and asks him about the book.)

thank you lol

What sea pony? 0.o I see no sea pony (I hate how big these are >.<)

"HarHar! I know ye hate it lass, that's why I'm offerin!" He bellowed with a smile. "And yer gonna have to stop hating me if yer to be me loyal scallywag!" he winked. Then he saw her eyes flash with determination. That same determination as when she first landed at his hooves. That look that said she would do anything to avenge her father. That was another reason Black Mane wanted her on his crew... because of that spirit she had. "Har! I ain't untying ye yet! Wait until we get to port for that, lass." He got up out of the chair and looked at the rifle in his hooves one last time. Then he gently lay it on Sleek's stomach, like how a father would give a cherished toy to a daughter. She might not be able to hold it but it would at least be back in her possession. She cuddled it with her back hooves again like how she had on Black Mane's ship and he smiled. He hoped that, maybe, she wouldn't be the one to kill him... Black Mane walked over to the door and looked back at her one last time. "I'll come back for ye when we reach colt's cove." With that he left and went to go see how Black Powder was doing. He walked into the room. It had a similar set up to Sleeks; dim, candle lit, and a soft bed where Powder was. His hooves were restrained and his weapons lay in a corner. He was slumped over and looked defeated. "Yar... How ye be doin, Powder?" His tone was solemn. Even after all they had been through, Black Mane still admired him for who he was, and wanted to at least see him off before he was sent for an execution. "...Anything on yer mind...?" (Black Mane leaves Sleek Wind and enters the room where Black Powder is being held. Still under the deck of the Alicorn, which is almost to colt's cove.) ((Please, don't attack :U this is the calm after the storm that I've been waiting so long for >.< ...but then again, I can't make you do anything ._.))

Your bucket is mine (this was supposed to be smaller, and a lot less creepy ;-; )

You can if you want to. But I won't force you to. It's nice of you to offer though, and will certainly help speed things up. (is implying) Nah, but seriously. Only do it if you want to.

Okay, from this point on, the tl;dr notes will take effect. Summarize what just happened in your post into 1 or 2 sentences. I'm not asking anything fancy, just a quick note so that those who aren't actually involved can know what's going on without having to read everything. A general location of your character is strongly encouraged. This note will go at the bottom of your post in parentheses. I will work on a summary for what's going on AT THIS TIME. What has already happened would be better put into it's own thread and kept separate from the ooc, since I plan to make that a "Tales of the Pirate Legends" sort of thing in which each character has their own quick summary of everything so far. (If I actually ever do this ) I hope to have the quick fix summary up before this weekend. (If you want to PM me whats happened to your character so far/right now, so that I don't have to do it don't mess anything up, then go ahead. Nothing detailed, just an "off the top of the head" sort of thing.)

"yes im fealing better, no thanks to you. Now what do you want? Why the hay did you keep me of all ponies alive? You could have killed me there and then but what stopped you Blackmane? Is it because I'm a mare?" "Now listen, If it weren't for me then you would still be coughing up blood and probably be at the bottom of the sea with that gun of yours! He glanced at it, then back to Sleek. "I saved ya lass, whether you like it or not." His tone became gentle, as if he was talking to a foal. "And there's more than one reason I didn't end ye when I could have. For starters, it IS because you're a mare, and ye have a pretty face at that." Black Mane said it without any embarrassment at all, almost as if he was stating a fact. "But also because of what ye said about yer father." He picked up her rifle with his hooves and held it. "At first, I was furious about it. There's no such thing as glorious revenge out on the seas, lass, and you should learn that sooner or later." He gave a sly grin, as if implying that seeking revenge on him too would be a mistake. "But I thought about it... and to be honest... I think that you're the kind of mare who doesn't care if it's glorious or not." He grinned. "Am I right, Sleek?" He fondled her rifle some more, noticing her getting a little angry about it. "So I'm going to make ye an offer. Plane and Simple. Either you stay here, tied up and awaiting the navy's punishment, which doesn't include JUST execution.... OR... Ye join me... Give me yer loyalty and be my new crow nester, Sleek! And maybe one day, you can find the pony who killed your father..." His voice trailed off, emphasizing the chance at her being able to live her dream and take revenge. "I'm giving you a choice, Sleek. What's it gonna be...?" (Black Mane offers Sleek Wind to join his crew, under deck of the naval ship "Alicorn") ((And now let's change the mood entirely xD)) Shimmers looked at Red Stripe and giggled. [colour=#ff00cc]"Hehe, I'm sorry, Red."[/colour] She flicked his hoof with her tail. [colour=#ff00cc]"But I just can't be out of the water that long."[/colour] She made it sound like she was disappointed. [colour=#ff00cc]"But maybe we can do something a little more.. fun!"[/colour] She traced circles on his cheek with her hoof. [colour=#ff00cc]"Like maybe go get you a new ship, or find your captain. I'd love for YOU to introduce me to her. Would you do that for me?" [/colour]She smiled at him again. (Shimmers asks Red Stripe to find a new ship or take her to his captain.) ((again, very weird to play as her, but still fun at the same time x3))

So, number 1 then? "free-for-all"? *looks at the name list, notices "pony up"* I can take A LOT of puns... but wow...

Black Mane stood and watched everything that went on with a smirk on his face and a thrill in his eyes.The fuses in his hooves were running short but he still had time to think. I'm going to get more than I could have hoped for if this keeps up! He thought excitedly. Two high value captains, a mare with a fancy gun, and a free ride to colt's cove. Harhar. Everything seemed to be going his way. Then again, he wasn't thinking of his soon to be lost ship and crew. Hmm... that soul fella be holdin his book hostage... Black Mane's thoughts were interrupted as he watched Black Powder threaten the soldiers. He pitied him. Here was a stallion who had lost nearly everything to the navy, and only wished his ship and crew be spared. Quite the honorable notion, but alas, there was no understanding for a pirate's last wish in the navy. Something Black Mane always hated about his employers. But the fool should have known better. Black Mane threw one of his bombs high into the air, letting it explode into a sphere of smoke. He walked over and stepped down on Powder's injured wing, with his now free hoof; making the captain grimace in pain. "Ye won't be killing anypony today, Powder... but I like yer rage." He winked, almost mockingly, and put a little more weight on his wing. "Take him back to yer ship." He ordered two more pegasi. "...and... let yer captain know they've had enough..." He threw his second bomb into the air, not needing, nor caring for it anymore. It exploded in the same, harmless puff of smoke as the last one. Then he turned to Soul. Yar! Then come quietly and your crew won't be touched." Black Mane personally wanted to fight and take those two; them being the reason half his crew was dead. But he didn't want to waste anymore time. He didn't care if the book would be lost or not, but it did spark some curiosity. If you still have that book after all this time, then it must be somethin special... With that, the other pegasi brought the prisoners back to the Alicorn and put them under deck. Black Mane collected the last bit of treasure that was on his ship, along with his privateer license, and went along with them. He ignored True Majesty's greeting and went to where Sleek Wind was being kept. He burst into the dim room and looked at the pegasis soldier. "Yer job be done now! I need to speak with Miss Sleek." His eyes drifted to her with an annoyed look as the soldier leaved, seeming to be disappointed at Black Mane's arrival. Black Mane brought up a chair. "Feeling better, lass?" He asked sarcastically.

A mop is a MUCH better choice for cleaning!!!

Read the whole thing. So much approval! SO MUCH!!! The spreading of awareness and respect for this fandom grows daily...

If this doesn't sky rocket out of control, then I'd love to take part. AND GET OUT OF MY HEAD STAR!!! I was just thinking about something like this yesterday! XD I personally like the plot. The story options are cool too. X3 You have my vote on numbers 1 and 2, preferring 2. Hmm... names... what about "As the Dust Settles..."? just off the top of my head. When I think of westerns, I think of a dual and the dust blowing away after the guns have been fired. Also, why not go along with how the pirates rp worked? There was a pitch/idea thread (this one,) an ooc for apps and discussion, and then the actual rp thread. Seemed to work well and kept things organized.

NO STAR! >:C your opinions are always worth AT LEAST two bits to me! You got that idea from your other rp x3 Which is fine. I like the suggestion. And I think that a current location would be put into a tl;dr note at the bottom of a post. So here's my understanding of things. We have essentially two options to help keep this rp organized and clean. Those options are... 1: a catch up summary in the ooc, and tl;dr notes from now on which include your character's general location. 2: a separate summary thread, which leaves all of your posts to my interpretation >:3 (although I haven't been confused yet, so it's k) or secret option 3! all of the above I lean towards option number one. Because a summary thread would mean that I (or someone else) would have to keep that updated. I personally don't want to have to work for this. That's why 3 is in there. Because if the summary were to fall behind then we still have the tl;dr and it would be easy to catch the summary back up. Again, my preference is 1