6th Run: List [Wondrous Bolt Message] [main message open but replies switched to private by default]

[selfmadespeedster]

[Cloudsdale and Ponyville's local speedster masked hero appears on the scrolls with a message for all. There is a wall behind him but it is blank.]

This is the Wondrous Bolt. I'm a masked hero who has been fighting crime in Cloudsdale for the past year.

After witnessing the events during Calice's last appearance I have one thing to say: we need to work together if we're going to stand a chance.

I can't say how powerful Calice is or if it is possible to fight her head on, but I do know that I'm not the only one here who wants to protect those who can't protect themselves. I know a few ponies are attempting to work together but let's be honest with ourselves, that last confrontation was overall sloppy. If we can get more organized, if we can work together as a larger team making the most of each individual's abilities, then I believe it will open up more opportunities for us to collect information on Calice. I also know that if we work together, we'll do a lot better keeping others safe.

Calice doesn't like it when ponies cooperate. She thinks friendship, even team cooperation, are useless. Let's prove her wrong. Let's make the best team we can. Enough trying to take Calice down alone or stroking egos. [Oh how hard that lesson had hit him in the past at home.]

To start, I'm reaching out to you all now for a role call. I'm creating a list we can all access with our abilities and whatever name you would like to go by. -It's up to you if you want to share your ID. Think of adding yourself to this list as an agreement to give this team idea a chance.

This invitation is extended to all. You don't have to be a masked hero like myself. You don't even have to be a fighter- we need all kinds of talents. There is more to saving the day than throwing punches.

[He looks a little sheepish or even pained as he adds a last message.]
Lastly, Magical Girls, I know you're out there. I know I'm a guy in a mask and maybe it's not cool to let me into the group, but please consider joining. This effort is for the greater good. We can't limit our allies to those of one kind of title or power any more.
[Okay, maybe he's been a little peeved knowing that the magical girls have been keeping all the other hero-types and would-be-helpers out of the loop.]

[ooc: tl;dr This is a call upon others to all work together and make an effort to become an organized force against Calice for the next fight/to support the information gathering effort. A new page for the list (see tab "List for Team") has been added to our group's spreadsheet. If your character wants to join the effort, add their info to the list. Super powers are not required. Just a willingness to help.]

Comments

[Private]

[tsunpony]

This is Ako Shirabe, aka Zenith Cure Muse the most senior Precure of Wonderful Journey Precure. We'd love you on board and I'll add you to our filter immediately. I'll be extending this call to other heroes from our adjacent world of the Rider Multiverse if that's all right?

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[selfmadespeedster]

Of course! Consider this invite wiiiiiide open.

It's good to hear from you... Ako. [Well well well. Look who is a magical girl! These moments always made his secret ID awkward. ...Maybe he'd tell her later.]

Thank you for responding so quickly! I really want us to all be prepared to bring the good fight next time Calice is here.

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[kuukai]

Okay, look. I think ya've got a solid idea here, gettin' everyone together like this. But 'm not sure yer goin' about it the right way.

Yer gonna-- we're gonna coordinate each other's powers. To- what? Ta try hittin' Calice in the face again? Cause that worked so well last time? See, she understands fightin', she doesn' understand th'other stuff.

Besides, 'm already parta more groups than I'da expected, ever. Dunno why I should join another one.

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[selfmadespeedster]

Don't get me wrong. This isn't an attempt to take Calice down now. We need more info- we need to find out her weaknesses. It's pretty obvious just punching her isn't going to work.

What this is? It's to make sure the next time she shows up we can last longer than we did last time. To get even more info so one day we can face her. Keep Ponyville from getting damaged left and right, take down those statue puppets faster- to be ready for other threats for that matter! Most importantly, it's to have each others backs out there.

[Private]

[its_pony_rider_time]

Gentarou Kisaragi, former Kamen Rider Fourze. I'm retired now but I'll certainly help guide the group as best as I can.

[Private]

[selfmadespeedster]

Nice to meet you Gentarou. Could you tell me more about what you did as a Kamen Rider? I don't think I've heard the term before.

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[ponymechanic]

I agree, we need to work together. It's clear at this point using powers alone won't beat her.

[He moves a hoof to point at the metal collar around his neck.]

A while ago, I got this from the dungeon. It's an Evoker, a weapon that can be used to summon a persona.

It's a bit complicated.

[He's sure he hasn't told Wally about his persona yet.]

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[selfmadespeedster]

Huh. And here I thought it was just a fashion choice.

So Tails uh... What exactly is a Persona? I overheard someponies talking about having them but I never asked. I was under the impression they were talking about other identities or something.

[Private]

[shyformerassistant]

I'm Coco Pommel and one of the precures, Cure Spring.

I am still a little new to these powers and fighting in general, but I'll do my best to help anyway I can.

[Private]

[selfmadespeedster]

Precures... That's a term for a type of magical girl, right? [Something like Ako judging by the Cure-Something title.]

Don't worry about being new, you'll learn. After this role call I'm going to try organizing training sessions. Then you can practice your moves and get used to working with the others here at the same time.

[Visual]

[caneattheseapples]

Yo.

I'm Jappleack, and I'm an idiot whose been throwing myself and anyone who wants to go with me into this dumb thing.

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[selfmadespeedster]

[He isn't one hundred percent sure if that's an insult or a joke but he chuckles and gives her the benefit of the doubt for volunteering.]

You're the one with some sort of cross-dimensional travel abilities right?

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[aheroofjustice]

(This isn't the first time she's been called out -so to speak- since arriving, and while she's not sure if it'll be the last she figures there might be more than just two.)

Wondrous Bolt? Heh, pretty neat name. Sayaka Miki, not a Precure but definitely a magical girl. Still kinda new to Equestria.

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[selfmadespeedster]

Nice to meet you Sayaka.

I'm still new to the magical girl concept. What kinda powers do you have an uh how long have you been in the magical girl business?

[want_a_vacation]

I'm Allen Ridgeley, an engineer from a technologically advanced world. I also have some ability to analyze things through use of a Persona, but...I'm not really good for much else.

[selfmadespeedster]

Hey, tech and analysis are still real important.

Does your persona do any fighting or just analysis?

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[apomination]

[The earth pony in the picture snorts, a look of disdain on his pale grey face.] Hmph. As if the truly mighty in this land would offer themselves up for so little reward.

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[selfmadespeedster]

Little reward? Oh so you want Calice to come eat your soul.

If you're not volunteering your help why are you replying? I'm not here to give you an ego boost, if that's what you're after Mister Mighty Unhelpful.

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[ultra_vi]

[A masked superhero? Like her? Well, she can't ignore that, can she?]

I'm...Violet. I'm a... [Just a moment of hesitation.] I'm a Superhero-in-training, and I specialize in force field generation and invisibility.

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[selfmadespeedster]

[He grins at her.]

Oh hey! I didn't know one of my own masked-kind was here- are you new to Equestria?

Don't sweat being inexperienced, you're not the only one. I've actually fought alongside superheroes with your kind of powers- we should make a good team.

[superstylishsquid]

The name's Alastor. I'm what you might call something of an antihero, mostly known in Griffaltar. I'm a lightning demon, which means I have super strength, weather control and I'm really, really hard to kill. I also usually have wings and some shapeshifting abilities.

Not to mention the V-watch. It lets me use Slow and Mach Speed, and you prooooobably don't want to see what happens when I use it along with my most powerful natural form.

[selfmadespeedster]

Anti-hero or whatever you like to be called, as long as you're on our side and willing to play nice with the rest of the group, you're in.

Tell me more about that V-watch and its speed powers.

[triceratrots]

[Billy is wearing his uniform---blue spandex, white diamonds---though his helmet sits on the ground beside him. He's given up the whole secret thing.]

I'm Billy, but you can call me Blue Ranger. I'm definitely capable of combat, but I'm really best at inventing tools for other heroes to use---weapons, shields, grappling hooks, or any other tools. If there's anything the team needs, I'll do my best to provide it.

[selfmadespeedster]

[Gosh. Is everypony revealing their identities? Wally almost feels guilty for not telling his own.]

Good to meet you Billy. You can make weapons and tools? That'll be super helpful!

I see you're a unicorn right now. Have you tried out any spells? Maybe ones that could help you build stuff or reinforce it?

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[thefreedomreign]

For whatever it's worth, I'll add my name to the list. I know I won't be able to help the ponies that plan to extend friendship and forgiveness to her, so if I can help in any other way, I'm willing.

I'm Vergil, by the way.

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[selfmadespeedster]

Hi Vergil. Don't worry we won't ask you to go hold Calice's hoof. I figure, leave the friendshipping to the experts any way. You will be expected to have the backs of other ponies when they need you though. Do you think you could still help out those who want to try saving Calice from her... whatever her problem is?

[Private Visual]

[caelum_ignis_draconigena]

I'm not really all that great at fighting, though I am still working on the shelter and bunker I started. I can fight if I'm really needed, but... I think a safe, defensible place for whoever can't fight to go... The community center doesn't really seem to be the best option.

[Private Visual]

[selfmadespeedster]

You're building a shelter? Wow that's really helpful!

Where is it located?

[stormbroken]

I'm game. Just keep me out of any charges you might wanna lead; shields are for defending, not attacking.

Flare Star, though I'm sure I've made my name way too well known lately.

[selfmadespeedster]

Thanks for volunteering your help Flare Star. We'll do our best to save you for the defense lines.

[He pauses, then asks.]

Um. I am aware that you are not so fond of vigilantes. Are you going to be okay with working with ponies like myself?

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[bornoflove]

What if one is not a 'hero'? Would you really want them as an ally?

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[selfmadespeedster]

[Why is this message anonymous?]

You don't have to be a real heroic type to still contribute. Some of those who volunteered all ready don't plan on being on the battlefield.

If you're talking about someone who is going to be uncooperative then maybe it's best to hold off. Uh... Does that answer your question?

[wizardofharmony]

You know what I can do, and that my talents are more martial than those of my reflection. That said:

I am Lucia Bolido, the bearer of Magic in my world and reflection of Twilight Sparkle. I am a wizard, specifically an evoker; I call fire, air, metal, wood and water and shape those energies into blasts of force. I am capable of slower, subtler ritual as well.

[selfmadespeedster]

Hi Lucia. Your abilities and know how will definitely be appreciated.

Are you good with native unicorn spells? I'll help everypony train and prepare the best I can but I can't really do anything unicorn-ish. [He lightly flutters his wings.] Think you could help with that?