Chaotic Inverse (Private)

[ShadowStorm88]

Woooooooooossssssh. The storm above raged and crackled, as a downpour of snow fell all over the ground. The chilling wind caused concern for the lone pegasus who trudge trhough the heavy snow, shivering all over as he shook and shaked. Looking up, he raised a hoof annoyed as he tried to block the harsh winds outta his face. This proved limited usefulness as Valoren Seeker, huffed and tried to keep himself warm as he used his wings to hug himself, moving up and down to circulate warmth. He had to stop flying awhile ago because of how cold it became, and how the winds almost froze his wings. "D..duh..darn it..Nu..need she..shel..t..t.t.ter" Val studdered through the cold, as he shook his body in order to try and get warmer. This wasnt working!! If he didnt find a place to stay for the nite, or at least to stay warm for abit he would end up freezeng to death. Staring into the distance, he froze as a lone cottage became clear as Val started walk faster. Going quicker and quicker, he gasped as he could see it was a..a Toy shop? Not caring, he trudged up and could see an OPEN sign, as he staggered inside.

[The-Jaded-Bug]

It was mid afternoon, but the snow storm made the sky look gray and gloomy, even more so than normal during the winter season. The sign in front of the door of Joy's Toy Shop read OPEN, but most sane ponies wouldn't bother to travel through thick snow in an open field just to buy a toy for their little ones, especially in this kind of weather.

But the few employees there were still working, and there were still things to do before anypony - or anyone, as Patches was a dragon - would even bother to flip the store's sign. The Pegasus Swift Kite, along with Patches, who helped with sculpting the parts, had recently finished making and painting a wooden toy dragon with jointed legs and wings. It was modeled after that of an adult, and its 'scales' were a bright red that was lighter than Kite's pelt. It was placed on a nearby shelf where it could be left to dry.

There was something strange about this toy, however, something that neither of them had picked up on, but they may, sooner than later, discover just why...

"You know, thank's for helping me out with that!" Swift Kite said gratefully to Patches as she opened up a sack filled with toys. It was around this time of year where some of the toys from the shop would be gathered and then donated to foals in need. But considering the storm, this would have to wait, and a good way to pass the time was to make a few more until it passed, even if they had to wait until tomorrow.

"Y-you needn't mention it..." The orange and blue dragon replied timidly, giving a warm yet toothy smile at her. "I-it was nothing really, they were just a few pieces for assemblage, is all." Patches then looked down a shelf and arranged a few stuffed animals, knowing that his friend would comment on his modesty.

But before the young mare could open her mouth, a black Pegasus suddenly opened and staggered through the doorway of the shop, appearing cold and exhausted from the storm brewing outside. Patches winced, practically startled by weary stranger's sudden intrusion, and Swift Kite's eyes widened, showing that she was startled too. With a quick exchange of glances, Swift Kite spoke up.

"Patches, y'think you can check to see if the fire's still running? And maybe get some blankets, or, or..." She tried to think of other thinks she could get for the tired stallion, but Patches lifted up a claw-like index finger and nodded slowly. While nervous about leaving Swift Kite alone with the newcomer (as they barely even knew him, after all), he glanced back at the two Pegasi before heading through the back door. But as he did, he almost swore that a certain toy was moving slightly, but quickly dismissed it from his mind.

Cantering towards the stallion, Swift Kite put a hoof on his snowflake-covered back to help his balance, unsure if he had the strength to walk any longer. "Hey, you okay there?" She queried softly with concern. Considering his tired demeanor, is was obvious that 'okay' was an overstatement on behalf of his condition.

[ShadowStorm88]

Val shivered as he shook his body radpily as he stepped inside, trying to shake off all sense of weariness and coldness out of his body. It helped him little he knew that much, but in his moment of thinking; he could not think clearly if that even made any sense at all. As he heard the concern of somepony call out to him, Val looked up as he blinked in shock at the eyes of another pegasus; as he was surprised by this mares..well apperance. Her eyes were probably the most attnetive features as they told alot about a pony, or at least thats how Val felt. In her eyes he could see abit of playfullness, or mischief. Whoever she was, she certaintly was worth knowing. Looking back at to where the dragon had gone, Val couldnt help but raise a brow in confusion as he had left so hastily and quickly; almost as if he were..afarid of Val? But that was silly!! Why would a dragon be afaird of him? Before he could dwell on this; he stared over at a dragon toy model, surprised by the impressive craftmenship of it. As he stared at its eyes, he swore that..for a second he saw them glowing onomionsuly. Blinking, he contiued to stare at it as if he was trapped in some sort of trance. Blinking a few times, he snapped out of his daze as he stared back at the pegasus;blushing immesntly as he felt embarrsed for being distracted. "Ahh, hello thier" Val greeted lighltly, as his shivering seemed to lessen. Realizing she had asked him a question, he blushed as he answered "Ah, yes I am alright. Really cold, but umm..alright". Smiling lightly, he nodded as he said "Greetings I am..Valoren Seeker, seeker of adventures". Bowing as he introduced himself to the mare pegasus, he smiled "Forgive my intrusions but it was really cold out and I got lost trying to locate some ruins; so I took refuge in here to escape the storm outside". Staring at her intently, he asked "And who are you"?