Mountains as far as the eye can see... or maybe there's only the one.

[friendyousohard]

Who: Twilight Sparkle (friendyousohard), Applejack (buckyouup), Rainbow Dash (bestofthebest), Spike (rather_eat_turquoise), and Cadence (loveisabattlefield)
Where: MOUNT MORTAR! Also the rest of the path between Ecruteak and Mahogany, but mostly Mount Mortar.
When: From November 4th to November 20th. Getting lost in the mountains! It's a thing.
Summary: The ponies are going to Mahogany! But first they have to cross... MOUNT MORTAR.
Rating: PG for comedic violence and a high chance of angry cave dwellers. Also Equestria-swearing.
Log:

So here they were. After all the delays and setbacks and basically just lounging around Ecruteak looking for something to do (well, okay, Twilight had spent all her time in the library, but for the others it was harder to find ways to entertain themselves) they were on their way again. Off to Mahogany, a small town with lots to offer, from the Ice Gym to the Lake of Rage just to the north! The whole group couldn't wait.

There was just one problem... Getting there.

As the group stared up at Mount Mortar, the gateway between Ecruteak and Mahogany, Twilight grimaced.

"Did everypony remember to pack repels?"

[OOC: Catch-all log for anything that happens during the ponies' trip to Mahogany! If you want to post a new thread, just remember to include a description of what's happening (not a big one, it can be as short as "Ursaring Attack!") and the day and roughly time of day it takes place.]

Comments

[buckyouup]

[During one of their breaks, Applejack and Twilight decide to step out on their own. What are they doing? Training? Catching pokemon? Discussing strategy?

Who knows. Let's just hope they brought enough repels.]

[friendyousohard]

[Twilight keeps glancing back over her shoulder at the campsite as they walk away, then back to AJ. Back to the campsite, then back to AJ.

Eventually she whispers.]

Do you think they can still see us?

[buckyouup]

Reckon we should go back an' ask 'em?

[She gently puts her arm around Twilight's waist.]

We can go as far as y'like, Sugarcube. A little extra walkin' won't hurt us.

[friendyousohard]

Well... maybe until we find a corner we can duck around, at least.

[She rests her head on Applejack's shoulder as they walk. Comfy...]

[sitdownbecider]

Alright. We'll walk a bit longer, then find a nice quiet place t'sit down.

[She reaches behind herself with her free arm, touching the sleeping bag to make sure it is still firmly attached to her backpack.]

Let me know if you see a spot you like.

[friendyousohard]

Yeah. I'm sure we won't-

[There's the sound of a low "thunk" as Twilight hits her big toe on something. She freezes for a brief moment.]

OW!

[sitdownbecider]

You alright?

[She turns quickly, ducking down to see to Twilight's injured foot.]

Want me t'carry you?

[friendyousohard]

I'm fine, I'm...

[Hopping on one foot because of how painful it is to walk on that.]

Okay, not so fine, maybe.

[sitdownbecider]

[And into the air she goes. AJ might be tired from all the walking they did today, but she'll always have plenty of stamina left for Twilight.]

I'll set us down around that corner up ahead, alright?

[friendyousohard]

[She'd be a bit more embarrassed if it weren't for the fact that at this point, she's quite used to this. And AJ's back is so very comfortable... she really has nothing to complain about.]

Ah, yeah. That sounds good. Guess we'll have to break out the first aid kit after all.

[sitdownbecider]

It ain't broken, is it?

[She continues walking until they make it around the next bend.]

If you can reach my sleepin' bag, I can give you a soft place t'sit while I look it over.

[friendyousohard]

If I broke my toe just by hitting it on a rock while walking, I'd be horribly embarrassed. It does hurt pretty awfully, though. I need to take off my shoes and socks to see just how bad it is.

[sitdownbecider]

My fragile princess needs sturdier shoes.

[She chuckles, gently lowering herself so Twilight can sit down.]

[friendyousohard]

This "fragile princess" will be just fine in a moment.

[She grumbles, but she's hobbling off AJ's back to have a seat and start freeing her injured toe.]

[sitdownbecider]

[Applejack takes her place beside her.]

I don't see any blood. I reckon you'll be fine in a little bit.

Still, best you stay off of it for the night.

[friendyousohard]

Mmmm, looks like it's bruised. I wonder what I hit. I couldn't even see in the dim light.

[She sighs and flops over, back onto Applejack's shoulder.]

Oh well. It'll heal overnight, at least well enough that I shouldn't have any problem walking on it. And we were about to lie down anyway.

[sitdownbecider]

If we're lucky, the daylight'll creep in far enough for us t'see. I ain't sure what I was thinkin' not bringin' any fire types.

[She rests her head atop Twilight's, quietly taking her hand in her own.]

But I reckon this is as cozy a spot as anywhere else.

[friendyousohard]

It actually seems a bit warmer here. Maybe because the wall is blocking the wind a bit.

[Or maybe that's just proximity. Ah, body heat.]

It's a decent place to bed down, at least. You want to crawl into the sleeping bag, or are you not ready for bed yet?

[sitdownbecider]

That depends on what you're ready for.

[She gently squeezes her hand, planting a soft kiss on her cheek.]

I reckon I might be able t'keep my eyes open for a little bit, if you can.

[friendyousohard]

[She chuckles a little, and kisses back, though hers goes onto AJ's lips.]

Well, let's see just how far feels like far enough, hmmm? [Her free hand goes to AJ's back, and she shifts to be closer to her, almost but not quiet in her lap.]

[sitdownbecider]

[She snickers, returning the kiss with a smile.]

I'll be careful to watch the toe, alright?

[friendyousohard]

You'd better, with your strength.

[She's mostly teasing, knowing full well that AJ's far too careful for that to be a concern. Shifting again, she presses her leg into Applejack's and their chests together, turning her head to kiss the side of her mouth.]

[sitdownbecider]

I'll do my best~.

[She wraps her arms around Twilight's waist, keeping her warm body tight against her own.]

You just worry about gettin' cozy.

[friendyousohard]

I don't think I'll have much problem with that.

[Aaaaand into AJ's lap she goes.]

[sitdownbecider]

[She chuckles.]

Well hello there, Sugarcube.

[She pecks her forehead.]