Thawing Out 'Snowdrop' (short version) · 10:38pm Mar 12th, 2015
You all probably know about it by now, but 'Snowdrop' is a 15-minute fan-made animation by Silly Filly Studios about a pony who discovers her special ability and makes winter a celebrated time of year in Equestria. When it came out on March 21, 2013, bronies raved about it. The animation wasn't as slick as 'Double Rainboom', but it stood out as a stellar project and a touching story that moved many of us to liquid pride. Even if you didn't like the main character or the story, the amount of effort put into it is nothing to sneeze at.
The project did not inspire me very much at first. This week I came back to it, and my love and respect for that little blue filly has grown exponentially--so much so that I'm going to cap off my journey of rediscovery with a story. It won't be very long or complicated; I'm still busy with the next chapter of Liberation, after all. 
But it will be very different from all the other Snowdrop fics you may have read here. The "Luna says goodbye to Snowdrop" plot has been done before in good stories like Snowy Night and Snow Angel. Other stories ship her with another OC called Nyx, and to date her most popular outing is an ongoing crossover with Frozen. Mine will be an irreverent comedy, as suggested by the working title: ...And It's Freaking Cold Up Here. It's offbeat, it's weird, but it will help me pay my proper respects to this extraordinary character.
I hope you guys will check it out and enjoy. The story comes out on March 21, the 2-year anniversary of 'Snowdrop'. (Time flies, doesn't it?) I would also be thrilled to get your thoughts on the animation! Until then, [lame pun] CHILL. [/lame pun] 
Funny that your interest in the fandom is on the rise while my own is beginning to wane. Still, I look forward to your story.
Charlemane from SFS here. I've been reading the story, and I admit it's been giving me a good chuckle. Thanks for dusting off the 'ol gal for us.
2904460 I'm happy to hear that, Charlemane! I'm having a ball just imagining Meredith saying Jay's lines. A brohoof to you and everyone at SFS for your unique and touching contribution to the fandom.