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// To my readers... 
// Story: Scootaloo's Guardian 
// by Dirty Bit 
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To the many readers (Or lack thereof..) of this story, it is my sincerest apology to announce that this piece of fiction is now canceled after its one-year hiatus.

I've probably dashed some of your hopes for updating this story, but over the time that I've started this hiatus while working on other stories, I've tried thinking over the next chapter while simultaneously reflecting upon the plot revolving around the story itself; all I can say is that it was a bit cathartic in hindsight; I've realized that I've not only casted Astaroth OOC in each chapter, but I've entirely derailed upon the fanon concept of Scootaloo being an orphan while turning it into a story focusing on the Mane Six traveling Equestria in search of Soul Edge.

In closing, it is with great remorse that I bring down the curtain on this little tale and move on with the rest of my stories...To be a fair sport, I'll leave this fic up for those that wish to read this story despite its cancellation until I see fit to actually take it off my repertoire for good. Hopefully you'll understand my position, and hopefully you can forgive me for my actions.

Good night, folks.