Linkin Pony - Recharge: Revamped

Chapter 32

Under the shade of the tent, EchoBeat slowly moved alongside the row of plants that he tended to. He was much more comfortable in the larger tent, with enough space to move around. His plants had been growing well over the past few weeks.The row next to his was CherryBomb's, which was bursting with life. The last one was Terra's, which was somewhat lacking. Echo hadn't even seen the brown mare enter the tent that day. He exited the tent in search of her.

"Hey, Echo!" CharmingRhythm waved his hoof up high and wore a beaming face. As Echo cantered towards him, he said, "I've got something for you to do. I want you to go around to individual ponies and check up on their work progress."

"Isn't that something you would do?" Echo questioned.

"Well, yes, but I want to give you some responsibilities. I trust your judgement, and you need to talk to more ponies in camp," Rhythm finished.

"Alright." Echo shrugged.

Patrolling around the camp, he searched for ponies to speak to. He already knew CherryBomb's progress was good, so there was no need to speak with her. He kept his eye out for Terra, but couldn't find her. Instead, he found SunSwirl in the kitchen of a house. She had set up her own potion station there.

"Hey," Echo spoke up and the yellow mare turned around. "How's the potion making going?"

"Good, but... I'm lacking some herbs that I need. We might need to get them from the city if we can't grow them here," SunSwirl stated. "I've been fixing up this house too. I think I might make it my own, if that's alright with you."

"Of course. If you fix it, it's all yours. Also... I know we talked about it, but I would really appreciate it if you could give me some potion making lessons. You're really good at it."

"Of course! Anytime you like, hun!" SunSwirl smiled.

The next ponies Echo found were Aggie and Forest, who were chatting together. He asked if they were doing anything, which they replied with 'no'. They were assigned to protection, and there was no threat in the camp at the moment. Echo knew a Pegasus and a Unicorn could both be useful, so he requested that they move furniture.

BlizzardBlast gazed wide eyed at Echo as he stepped up to them. Echo knew that they were still adjusting to new life in the camp, especially after being freed from a citadel. Echo didn't want to pressure them into working just yet.

"If you do feel up to anything," He told them, "Just ask any of us. We'll give you something to do."

"Okay, thank you." Blizzard nodded appreciatively.

Finally, Echo found Terra. She was watching Feather repair a generator.

"Um, Terra," Echo began. "Why haven't you been working in the garden? You haven't been making too much progress." Echo hoped he

"I'm sorry," Terra slumped down, her purple and orange mane in her eyes. "It's just that... Cherry's plants have been doing so well that.. I don't feel like I can do anywhere as well as her."

She's intimidated? Echo mused. "But any work at all is appreciated. It doesn't matter how big or small, as long as you actually put effort into it. We want your help, trust me," Echo promised.

"Alright," Terra sighed.

Echo was unsure of the status of Iridescent and Blackout. They were rogues afterall, but they were living in the camp now. Nobody knew how long they would stay, but to Echo, it seemed like they were here to stay. He didn't bother asking Blackout for anything, so instead he went to Iridescent.