Accellerant

Fio smiled as wave of relief flowed through her with Stormwing's words, she was glad that he accepted her apology and was willing to help her out. The Diamond Dog could feel the Pegasus' rich forest green eyes fixed upon her, as though she may suddenly betray her true motives if he didn't keep a close watch. Fio understood Stormwing's concerns, even the bit about the possibility of Diamond Dogs eating ponies. She was an alien sight in these lands and would continue being as such until her fellow kin chooses to visit their equine neighbors. Besides, ponies probably taste like cotton candy...

The navy blue Pegasi turns around, his messy mane and tail following suits as he turns his body 'round. He raises one of his hoofs towards the tree and is about to, what Fio was guessing, tap the trunk when suddenly its roots come alive. When the old tree opens up, a black mare steps out of the ancient ones core. A prick of water makes its way to the Diamond Dogs muzzle and distracts her. She look up in retaliation and witnesses the forthcoming rain the heavens were gifting to the Earth. It seems as though Fio was going to get her downpour after all, her tiny smile now swelled into a grin. After being enchanted with her favorite element, the Diamond Dog refocused on the two Pegasi. What really got Fio's attention though was the panicked expression the black Pegasus was exhibiting.

[colour=#282828]"There's another pony out here, Twilight said, so i was sent here by her to find you all," [/colour][colour=#282828]the black mare said to her blue counterpart. There was someone else in the forest besides themselves? Who was this Twilight and how did she happen to know about their plight? This question wrapped itself around Fio's mind, but was quickly thrown askew as she witnessed the mare make a dash into the forest, her last words being "I know how to find you guys" before she vanished into the dark veil of the Everfree. Fio wasn't a bit worried about the mare, she said she knew how to find them so there was no point on stressing over nothing.[/colour]

[colour=#282828]A beasts howl could be heard in the distance.[/colour]

[colour=#282828]Now Fio was worried about the mare. Wherever the Pegasi was going, she couldn't stop the thought of the mare coming into contact with whatever was in the distance. Sure, the Pegasus could just simply fly off, but it was currently raining where they were. If it was raining now then surely there was a downpour further out in the forest, where the sky was much more noticeable since the trees were not as thick. If a Pegasi's feathers became drenched with water, could they even fly? Fio wasn't sure, but the thought of the mare succumbing to the danger of what was in the forest couldn't escape her. Fio had to help them out. Stormwing was willing to help her, now she in turn should pay him back in regard. Even if they didn't find this other pony in the forest, Fio wanted to be sure that at least no harm would come to the mare. [/colour]

[colour=#282828]Fio runs over to the ancient tree and takes off her olive drab bandana. "[/colour][colour=#cc9966]Mr. Pegasus, I don't know your name but we've got to go after your friend."[/colour][colour=#282828]The Diamond Dog breathes deeply into her neckerchief and proceeds to fasten it to one of the trees roots. A colourless gem can be seen bobbing on Fio's chest as she jogs back to the awaiting Pegasus.[/colour]

[colour=#cc9966]"I do not know what dangers lurk in this forest, but we need to make sure that nothing happens to your companion." [/colour][colour=#282828] [/colour]

Fio proceeds to bend over and meets Stormwing face to face. Her silver eyes meet his green, hiding the cocky expression her visage betrayed.

[colour=#cc9966]"Whether you like it or not I'm going to help."[/colour][colour=#282828] [/colour]

Hey Kitirina, I'll see what I can do for ya when it comes to making another mark.

I'll have something by Monday. If I can pump one out sooner I'll notify you via PM and edit this post.

[...] how would you all feel if I did a highlight not on a real bug, but a fictional one?

I'm all for it! Fictional bugs interest me just as much as the real.

Since this is Diego's baby, perhaps we should offer to return it before offering it to others?

I wasn't thinking when I decided to edit that post.

My apologies, to you and Diego.

I can say without a doubt that there are an infinite number of universes.

Some are just like our own... but for one or two significant events' date=' exactly the same.[/i']

- Lex Luthor, Injustice: Gods Among Us

As much as I love My Little Pastels, I wouldn't exactly want us to discover the actual existence of a universe in which Equestria was a reality. It's not that I wouldn't want it to exist, I'd be quite happy indeed knowing that such a wonderful place could. But if man does create a way to verify that parallel universes exist, one would want to go to it. Surely, it would become the one true "Final Frontier." If humanity was successful in finding a way to go to another universe, the greed of man would want to perverse innocent worlds for their own selfish needs. You could say that we'd be opening Pandora's box.

For those of you who have no idea what the Multiverse Theory is and don't want to read some boring Wiki, I'd suggest watching the following video

just wait until both games are finished, i dont want anything spoiled

Agreed.

We started them at the same time, we should showcase them at the same time.

Edit: So, who wants to host TP #11?

[...][colour=#282828]Omg thank you!! I will surley practice harder!! I didnt take it personaly -wowfirsttimeididnt- im acully glad that you critique it! [/colour][...] [colour=#282828]I might rerecord tonight after practicing or at least 2 hours. [...] Was the mixing good though? It was his 3rd time i thinking mixing something like this... [/colour][...]

I'm glad you liked my critique! If I did have a suggestion though, you may want to space it out over the course of several days. Don't want to get burnt ya know? As for the mixing, it was fine. Unless your friend edited the original in some way, I didn't notice anything different.

Also i just got adobe audition so it might be better next time~

You'll get better, believe me. Software helps, but it's the human aspect which truly brings things to life Just put in the time to practice, record, listen and repeat until you're satisfied with your song.

Also: You can edit your posts to cut down on double posting (It's somewhat frowned upon on forums.) It's at the bottom right corner of your posts, wedged between the "Report" and "MultiQuote" buttons. I don't want you to think that you're in trouble, I just wanted to let ya know

Fio initially followed these ponies with ease, just simply keeping her distance and having the shadows hide her presence. But as she continued her pursuit, the diamond dog found herself closing the gap between herself and the guides more and more with every passing step. Because the forest was getting thicker, Fio found herself almost losing these equines several times throughout the journey. As the diamond dog continued to follow them, she was shocked when she witnessed the Unicorn manipulate the forests limbs to his will. Did all Unicorns have the ability to do this? What surprised her even more was when the ligaments of the forest returned seamlessly to their original position with no influence. The few stories Fio's heard from back home and what little Unicorns she's come accross gave her limited insight. She really should've spent more time talking with the residents of Dodge Junction. At a quick moment of respite, Fio pondered the whole situation and looked to the sky. Her once grey roof was replaced with a thick weave of green. The diamond dog felt a tinge of disappointing, she was really looking forward to the forthcoming storm.

The group stopped at what seemed like a massive base for a titan of a tree. Fio was marveled at the sight, and more so when the Unicorn manipulated the tree. From what she could tell, he revealed something to the group. But at her current angle, Fio couldn't really make anything else out. It was a path going down obviously, as the diamond dog watched the ponies begin their descent. As for where it went? Fio wasn't really picky at this moment, she had to get ouf of the Everfree as soon as possible. Fio was hoping she wouldn't have to reveal herself so soon, but she couldn't risk the chance of being left out. She thought about possibly digging after them, but the chances of her actually finding them and not digging into the roots of the trees was slim. If there was a time to show herself, the time was now.

The diamond dog stepped fourth from the brush, alerting the blueish-grey Pegasus of her presence. Fio could see him rushing his friends, something Fio was hoping to avoid.

"[colour=#48818c]Who-who are you?[/colour]" the Pegasi questioned her.

Fio could sense that he was scared of her, she wasn't surprised. Dodge Junction didn't exactly welcome her with open arms and it only reinforced her suspicions. Even though there are diamond dog settlements throughout the lands, they clearly had little to no contact with pony folk. Fio raises her brow, gives Stormwing a quizzical look and begins to pace around.

"[colour=#CC9966]Who, me? Why, I'm just a treasure hunter traversing these lands in hopes of finding herself. Silly, I know, but it's an incredibly difficult thing to find, believe me![/colour]"

Fio stops, chuckles and orients herself in the direction of the Pegasus. She shrugs and innocently grins at Stormwing.

"[colour=#CC9966]Ah, but how rude of me, I should really give you a more formal introduction as to whom I am, should I not? The name's Fio Filigree, I hail from the Badlands and I've become quite lost in this Forest. [/colour][colour=#cc9966]Please don't take what I'm about to say in the wrong way, but I [/colour][colour=#cc9966]must confess. I've been trailing you for a bit now and I'm sorry. I know it's mischievous to do so, but I haven't been able to find my way out of the Everfree for quite some time. Not to mention I've lost all my supplies. Normally I would've introduced myself just as I found you, but you were aiding an injured Pegasi. I didn't want to add any additional stress to anyone in your group, especially the pony who's been injured, but it was inevitable by the looks of it. I simply need to find my way out of these woods and back to the main roads. Would you and your group be willing to accept my apology and help me?[/colour]"

It wouldn't surprise Fio if they choose not to help her. After all, she was following them and didn't even reveal herself up until now.

"[colour=#cc9966]Please?[/colour]"

Fio looks at Stormwing openly, waiting with baited breath for his decision.

Hello Panda, welcome to Canterlot! I see you're already getting a head start at being an active member, I like that

But before I go on with the critique, I just wanted to let you know that there's a sub-forum where users can showcase their creative outlets. For you, I'd suggest going to the Music Showcase forum which you can find at the following link. Don't worry about creating another topic, I'm sure this one will be moved in due time so save yourself the trouble friend

http://www.canterlot...music-showcase/

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Now with the critique. First I wanted to say that it's a very brave thing for you to be asking for a critique on something that you've worked on. It shows a finesse that truly helps you further improve your works and of yourself by finding flaws that you initially couldn't. Most people are reclusive to saying that they need help via critique, but this is due to the fact of how harsh some critique's can be on the net. But enough of my banter, lets get on with it shall we?

*** Please, DO NOT take this critique personally! There's no voice behind text after all, so please don't read too much into this little chunk of data

Your timing is spot on throughout most of the song, there's no doubt about it. I've listened to cover songs where the user had a stellar voice, but for the love of them couldn't time themselves close enough with the original (even with editing programs.) Some parts felt a bit rushed or a bit slow, but practicing the song to virtual memorization will help fix this. I must admit though, one of the glaring issues with your cover though is that it feels as though it's being sung off key or without emphasis throughout the song. You may want to practice your vocals and study the way Eurobeat (Or another prominent singer you like) voices their works. Question how they sings, and why. Ask yourself some questions while listening, like the following, "When does their voice get to a high point? Why? When do they seem to stress their voice and for how long? Do they have suggestions on how to practice? Should I practice this way?" These are just a few poor examples, after all I'm no singer.

I'd highly suggesting using Google to assist you in finding how to practice your singing. There's a wealthy amount of information on the net which will help you meet your goals.

Remember: Professionals and experienced individuals didn't get where they were overnight. It took A LOT of time and dedication, practicing and learning from their mistakes. Everyone who's made a career out of singing (or a majority of anything where someone's good at it really) have been where you're at. Some had teachers, others were self taught, but they all had one thing in common with one another. They had a passion for what they were doing and in turn, utilized that energy to dedicate themselves. The journey will be tough, sometimes to the point where it's disheartening to the point where you want to just throw in the towel. But if this is your passion, don't quit. If it's something you enjoy and love to do, don't fall into the currents of dismay. Fight against the current and carve your own path!

Summary: While you have good timing throughout the song, it really sounds like there wasn't enough practice put into the song. A simple fix is obvious, practice the lines and do some studying. It's a long difficult road, but perseverance will reward you!

You've got a lot of work ahead of you Panda, good luck!

How long has it been since Fio entered the Everfree forest? Two, three days? She wasn't exactly keeping tabs on how long she's been traversing these wild woods but she knew one thing without a shadow of a doubt, she was lost. Fio was normally well equipped for situations like this, but a careless run in with the river stole her hard earned supplies. Even if she had her map and compass, she doubted that it'd do her any good here. Fio was regretting not listening to the citizens of Dodge Junction, to avoid the Everfree Forest like the plague. She could feel her pride stinging, but Fio gave off a deep sigh and chuckled to herself. If her pack mates ever heard of her getting lost, she would never hear the end of it. Besides, she got herself into this situation and somehow she'll get herself out of it.

Fio looked towards the sky and sniffed the elements deeply. A storm was coming and she welcomed it with open arms. But there was something else Fio picked up besides the smell of the fourth coming rain, it was the sweet smell of another individual. Fio made a mad dash towards the scent, hoping it would lead to civilization. As she got closer to the source, she began picking up more scents and slowed down to a crawl. At last, she found the source of the smells, but it wasn't civilization she found, but of five ponies. Four of these were Pegasi, while one was a unicorn, a surprising sight for Fio. Even though she's met other ponies in the past, she still hasn't gotten used to seeing them so often outside of the Badlands. From what her eyes could betray, one of them was injured and the others were assisting. This was obviously not a time to interfere and the sight of a diamond dog may do more harm than good. Fio decided that it'd be best to lay low and simply follow them, hopefully they would lead her out of this accursed forest.

Comedy, my one weakness!

LETS GIVE IT A GO ANYWAY!

Argonite was once a proud dragon who had it all. The gems, the dames, even a mountain sized cave which resided quite a ways from other dragons! All he needed to worry about was the wild life and some talking animals in a town not far. He had just finished moving in and decided to take a nap. He was, for once, at peace... That is until he was awoken by five small, talking blobs. He didn't really care for what they said, the purple one was just boring and overly ignored it. A white one with a beautiful mane approached him, the only one Argonite somewhat liked out of the five. It had such a way with words, that is until it attempted to take some of his hoarde! Then a noisy, pink thing came in and was beginning to make a racket! He panicked and roared in fright, sending the menacing creature back to whence it came from. Argonite had never seen anything so terrifying and prayed it never returned. Then suddenly, a flying rainbow blob came out of nowhere and smacked Argonite in the face! These talking, flying blob like things just couldn't take a hint! He decided that if they weren't going to leave by passive persuasion, he'd use blunt force. He used his breath to knock them all over, hopefully dissuading them from staying any longer. Although he felt as though he may have overdone it after seeing the rock behind them crumble, revealing a frightened yellow blob. He was about to give these things a piece of his mind, until the yellow one raised its voice towards him.

"How dare you?!"

How dare he? How dare he?! After th- OH GOD THE YELLOW ONE WAS GOING STRAIGHT FOR HIM! This yellow blob was terrifying, but what she was saying cut him to the core. But she was kind, much kinder than those other ruffians who bugged him in such a rude, manipulative manner. After acknowledging his wrongings and finding a new cave, he yearned to thank her for being so understanding and kind. He knew that he couldn't simply waltz into the town the yellow one lived in, so he consulted a striped talking blob to assist him. It gave Argonite a potion which would turn him into a pony, perfect! He heard the blob mentioning something about 'side effects' but ignored them as he was only focused on thanking the yellow one. After chugging the potion and the transformation was complete, he hurried on to see his new visage in the pond.

"Huh, so this is how those talking blobs really look like... Now all I need is a pretty bow!"

AHHHH!!! I put in too much time on this and the Lime posted... Curses!!! There's no way I'm deleting my response to Phil's Pwnie!

Chocolate Moose was an average philly in Baltimare, until a horrific accident at Stamp Co.! Most would say that it was just bad timing, others have said Moose was just a bad cocoa bean and was in restricted places. But the truth is, Moose was just busy eating stamps with the employee's of Stamp Co. They had a wide array of flavours, from Burstin~Berry to Luscious~Lime. But when the clerks realized something was wrong, it was too late. Little did Chocolate Moose know, but she was eating a bucket of vintage frog stamps! Only then did they realize that they should've been paying to the audible croaks Moose was giving off. Moose was now more frog than pony! Even though he was a mess, they could rebuild him! Hiring the greatest unicorns in transmogrification and duct tape, they were able to restore 75% of Chocolate Moose's original form! They knew that she would now be able to rebuild their life, especially with such hypnotizing eyes! Her parents didn't seem to notice anything awry, they even complimented on his lovely mane and stache!

But those fools, Moose knew his true destiny now. For his quest was no longer about finding her cutie mark or joining the Cutie Mark Crusders. No, he would devote his new found powers of hypnotism for good, for justice! He knew that he was the hero that Baltimare deserved... Right after he visits that awesome Stamp Shop again!

Incoming Taffy!

Well, at least it looks pretty!

[..] Under the Sparkling Sea is dull with absolutely zero consideration towards people under the age of 6 (The Crystal Heart Spell book at least made a slight effort to expand past the target audience).

You mean over the age of six right? 'Cause it'd be weird quite insane if they decided to actually target an older demographic didn't respect whom it's indeed targeted towards.

[colour=#2F4F4F]"Question for you Accellerant, did somepony eat your pencil?"[/colour][colour=#8B4513] [/colour]

What? PFffffft, please, I only use pens!

Why, I'd never let anyone eat any of my beloved writing utensils!

That pony ate EVERYTHING! My pencils, pens, acrylics, dipping pens, and even my kneadable erasers!

Nothing was safe from that monster. Even though this was years ago, he still haunts my dreams...

Hold me! ಥ_ಥ

Wait, I'm the one asking the questions around here!

This is Far From Over!

[colour=#ff0000]Accellerant puts on his robe and wizard hat[/colour]

If you could have any power for a week what power would that be, my leetle ponies?

Has a movie ever influenced you to the point where it caused you to change something in your life?

Hello there Moon, welcome to Canterlot.

Now I'm not sure if you knew, but we have a Request area for posts such as this.

But to be honest, you're asking a lot and we don't even know you!

Take some time, let us get to know ya a bit and I'm sure someone would be more than willing to help you out

While my train of thought is associated with school, I have a scenario for everyone.

It's the beginning of your very first day at a private school your parents decided to enroll you into.

You happily prepare yourself for the day, placing textbook, notepaper and pencil upon your desk.

Y'all decide now would be a good time to flip through your textbook since you have nothing better to do.

As you reach over to grab your textbook, you accidentally knock over your favorite #2 pencil.

Before you can even react, an emerald green colt picks up the pencil.

Surprised, you give your thanks and expect him to give your writing utensil back to you.

But the colt has other plans. With a menacing grin, he eats the pencil right before your very eyes, graphite and all.

WAT DO?

What do you consider is challenging or difficult to do?

Vice Versa, what's easy or enjoyable?

Has anything in your life been what you consider highly influential to whom you are as of now?

If so, what would that happen to be?

After a long day you happen to meet Queen Chrysalis face to face as you enter your humble abode.

Wat do?

Oh man, has it really been a year?!

Time flies when you're having fun!

I happen to have a question for all of 'yall.

What drink best describes you?

Ms. Lime, what's your favorite ecological season?

What Gemstone best describes you Phil?

Can be real or fictional.

Say Bellosh, what's your favorite word?