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Rust 681200

Joined February 2012
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    Rust's Stories (6)

    • Racing the Starlight
      Princess: 1. Physics: O.

      1,470 words · 1,569 views · 246 likes · 1 dislikes
    • Dark Side of the Moon
      Princess Luna encounters a new society on the far side of the moon.
      37,741 words · 4,769 views · 558 likes · 7 dislikes
    • Dead or Alive
      Boba Fett attempts the greatest hunt of his career.
      29,301 words · 3,096 views · 598 likes · 12 dislikes
    • The Ballad of Echo the Diamond Dog
      A human finds himself in Equestria... He decides to forsake Ponyville and see the world instead.
      129,327 words · 16,465 views · 2,171 likes · 61 dislikes
    • Pest Control
      4,956 words · 4,185 views · 615 likes · 30 dislikes
    • Far From the Tree
      91,337 words · 4,969 views · 262 likes · 10 dislikes

    I always wanted to go to Equestria.  When I got the chance, I took the deal without reading the fine print.  To my surprise, I didn't arrive there as a pony, or even as a human.  It seems I get to view this world from a different perspective than what I've imagined.

    My name is Echo.  I am a Diamond Dog.

    -Edited by the one, the only, Nathan Traveler!

    -(Cover by Jovial_Shake of fimfiction.net)

    -Now featured on Equestriadaily.com!

    First Published
    13th Feb 2012
    Last Modified
    4th Aug 2012

    Comments ( 2,508 )

    #1 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Oooo...Bummer.

    You had a good run though, and hey!

    Saved the damsel in distress, major afterlife brownie points there.

    #2 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>217059

    It's not over until the fat lady sings, mate.

    #3 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    A story about a diamond dog.  AWWWWWW YEAAAAAHHHHHH.

    #4 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>217080

    I know, right?  I can't recall ever seeing one, so I decided to just make it.  This might be the first of it's kind, I think.  If not, tell me who wrote the first one so I can kill them and take the credit.  :pinkiecrazy:

    #5 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Woo! Another good story where the main character isn't turned into pony! :rainbowkiss::rainbowkiss:

    #6 · Chapter 1 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Finally a story that brakes from the mold of happens I congratulate you good sir.:trixieshiftright:

    #7 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>217090  Well I know of stories with diamond dogs as main characters, but never a human turned diamond dog.  I read a human turned dragon before.  Best wishes man, happy writing!

    #8 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    o shit, no wonder this story is so kick ass its by sir buck apple himself.

    #9 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    In all honesty, you have the best ideas. This is gonna be fricken amazing.

    #10 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>217132

    I attribute this to my general insanity, as well as a recent concussion addling me even further.

    #11 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    liking this idea, tracking to see how he recovers from a case of slashed neck :rainbowlaugh:

    #12 · Chapter 1 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Yeah finally a story that involves the person being a diamond dog. Yesh.

    #13 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    so fuckin meta

    #14 · Chapter 2 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    'Why couldn't you have just thrown me a rapist or something?' Is it bad if this part made me chuckle? I also lol'd at the being literally booted out of the universe thing...

    #15 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Lol throwing the fluffy kitten into the river...

    #16 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>217342

    He had it coming, the adorable bastard was too powerful to let live another day.

    #17 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    This is a nice and refreshing thing from human goes to equestria and gets turned into an local creature, love the whole diamond dog thing. Plus Balto<3:yay::heart:

    #18 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Sir Buck Apple "Come with me if you want to laugh!" Seriously this story is bucking helarious!:rainbowlaugh: The Discorded boot to the head. The pig gargling mollasses. The part where you immatated different deep voiced movie icons.(Terminator was the best.)  The "how did you know that ?internet" part. I could go on but that would be a little redundant. The action near the end of the 3rd chapter was good to but so far I'm hear for the laughs. Also great Idea to make a fic where the main character is Diamond Dog. Very original.

    #19 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I would have never thought of it- human turned Diamond Dog. Thinking about it though Diamond Dogs in their own right can be Bad-A's if they wanted to be, or if they hand the cognitive ability to be.

    Great work, definitely tracking!

    #20 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    "Into the river he goes." was THE FUNNIEST LINE IN ALL OF HISTORY!

    (To me, at least.)






    FROST!

    #21 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Lol, Echo, you so silly... looking forward to seeing what comes next :rainbowlaugh:

    #22 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Changed my account name, because this is my original OC.

    #23 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    my only regret is that i cannot rate this higher than five stars, but anyways a new chapter of Far From the Tree and now this brand new epicness. are you trying to overwelm us with awesomness? because it just might work :pinkiehappy:

    #24 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Oh noes!

    I hope echo gets to someday talk again but at least he's being a champ about it now :fluttercry:

    I remember having some oral surgery before where I couldn't talk for a weak and that was just plain maddening, I feel his pain...

    Also made it impossible to drink alcohol....

    #25 · Chapter 2 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    let me guess the old guy is discord right:rainbowhuh:

    #26 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Wait, its possible to change account names?  How? >>218247

    #27 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>218401

    Just hit the "EDIT ACCOUNT" tab, in-between the tracking and dashboard buttons.  From there, just type in your new user name, and re-use your password or type a new one.

    #28 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I really like this story and i want more:flutterrage:

    #29 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>218528

    I am a generous author.  Ask and ye shall recieve...  Just give me a day or two, man, I pumped this out in ONE DAY, illustration included!  

    #30 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Alrighty! Awesome chapter and plenty of hilarity to be found.:yay:

    First:

    Echo, I agree with you 100% that diner food is some of the greatest stuff cooked on this little mudball, BUT! It's even better when you actually EAT it.:facehoof:

    Second:

    I can't believe a character such as yourself missed such a perfect opportunity!:raritydespair:

    When Daring asked you what "your mother" fed you, you should have pointed at her while rubbing your belly.

    I am so disappointed in you right now.:ajsleepy:

    Third:

    Might wanna keep an eye on Dr.MacGuyver's handywork, with all the shit (figurative and possibly literal) that shoes get into, an infection could become a problem. Just a little heads-up

    Fourth:

    Insanity does bestow such nice jackets doesn't it?

    I even got mine monogrammed!:raritystarry:

    And finally number Banana!

    Digging in the dirt, wagging your tail... Dude, better keep a close eye on those canine behaviors. Daring probably wouldn't like it if you start humping her leg.:trollestia:

    #31 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    god i wish i was as good at writing as you are...mabey then my stories would get more than a few hundred views. :pinkiesick:

    #32 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>218758

    I'm now the undisputed master of doggystyle.

    #33 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    HE KICKED ME IN THE FACE!

    #34 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    #35 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>218785

    Mate, it's not about how well you write, it's about the ideas you write about.  The better and more original the idea, the more attention it receives.  Just look at this story, for example!  Hasn't been out for twelve hours and it's got over 600 views!  And it HASN'T been featured, either.  Good idea gets good publicity.  

    #36 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Ya but grammer and how you add detail to the story is also a major factor in writing. The first chapter in my first story was horrible when it came to grammer, because of that my ratings were low which caused alot of people to not want to read it. I have gotten much better but my work still doesnt even compare to yours. :applejackunsure:

    I would use a proofreader but its nearly imposible to find one that doesnt expect to be payed for it. I can understand that, and i wouldnt mind paying if i wasnt already having to pay for college gas and all the other necestities of life.

    #37 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>218758 Hey maybe he will hump her leg.....:trollestia:  On another note, Discord should really try out as the kicker for a football team who knows how far he can kick the ball if he can punt echo from his home dimension to Equestria...

    #39 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>218830

    You might want to rescind that last bit about not being featured.

    #40 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220122

    Mate, you've made my day tenfold.

    TENFOLD, I SAY!

    #42 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>217067My step mom: aaaauuuuueeee.. for my love has all but gone... and left me here alonnnneee....

    Me:Good enough?

    #43 · Chapter 1 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    "On my first day in Equestria, I had my throat torn out."

    THE END :derpytongue2:

    #44 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    That Worgen pic is my screen saver :rainbowlaugh:

    #45 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Just a question. Is the old man who sent him to Equestria Discord?

    #46 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    The story is surprisingly great. Only thing which bugs me is that incredibly silly worgen pic. Makes me almost want to draw a replacement. Hmm.

    #47 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220292

    There are surprisingly few pictures of diamond dogs, and my own artistic talent is mediocre at best.  I'd gladly take anything sent to me.

    #48 · Chapter 1 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This actually addressed almost all the complains I have with normal HiE's! :pinkiegasp:

    People seem to use the same cliches over and over again. But to be fair, it's kinda hard if everyone had to be original :rainbowwild:

    Like where this is going, will keep reading :pinkiehappy:

    -Glassed

    #49 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    i rub hamburgers specifically chili burgers over my nipples on a regular basis.

    #50 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This has got the be the most interesting HiE I've read in a long time :pinkiehappy:

    While I'd ask if he got to Ponyville at some point, I gotta admit that I have no clue... Both Lyra, Vionna, Derpy and Pipsqueak is in the tags, but not a single one of the mane 6 :rainbowhuh:

    This is good though, I love it :pinkiehappy:

    Tracking :twilightsmile:

    -Glassed

    #51 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #52 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Interesting fact, Ahuizotl is a legendary creature from aztec myth

    It was described as dog-like, with hands capable of manipulation and an additional hand on its tail. The ahuizotl was feared due to its liking for human flesh, especially nails, eyes, and teeth. It was said to live in or near the water and uses the hand on the end of its tail to snatch its prey.

    I can see the darin do villain using the name of his specie as a alias (Sorta fitting the trope, everyone calls him barkeep.)

    #53 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>219062

    So I guess one should take Discord very seriously when he says he'll knock your ass into next week?:moustache:

    #54 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    my god man

    you must create

    MOAR:flutterrage:

    for all that is holy

    whether it be for the God Emperor

    or whatever diety you people follow

    make moar

    that is all

    kthanxbai

    #55 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220613 Yep!:trollestia: I wonder if he could kick Luna to the moon....?

    #56 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220624

    I shall delivereth more goodness unto thy enraptured hooves, friend.  FEAR NOT!

    #57 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    And we got a featured. Truth be told this is the first story I've read that actually features a Diamond Dog as a main character (ignoring the whole 'he was a humie').

    #58 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    More, please please please please? :raritydespair:

    #59 · Chapter 2 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    that guy, i would hang out with him, every day would be a mystery as to what the f hes gona do

    #60 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220678

    thank you my liege

    i shall lead a mighty crusade of friendship and kindness across the universe in thy name

    this story shall become the bible i carry

    ...

    ...

    and i get to be a spacemarene :pinkiehappy:

    that is all

    kthanxbai

    #61 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    "You've been rubbing that burger on your nipples for the past ten minutes now.  Plus, you're naked." how do you know about that? that was a isolated incident LOL

    #62 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    ok, im pretty much inthralled right now,  need MORE!

    F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5,

    #63 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Well i've heard of stories that make the main character a mute, or blind or deaph.but damn it gives me such a headache, no offence it was a good story but it hurts my brain to not see them doing watever it is they're impared. ill keep it tracked but it hurts to read, so i hope it may change.

    #64 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>220936

    I plan on giving him a special way to communicate, so no, he won't have to rely on vague gestures.

    Din
    #65 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I was wondering when somepony was going to start a Diamond Dog fic, I knew it was bound to happen. Your more grizzled take on the HIE with a twist is quite a nice change in pace. And you are writing very well. Keep the story a flowin!

    #66 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    ok thank you, it was a great story but it realy hurts me to read it that way.

    #67 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Oh my god, an original HiE fic.

    ...tracking ever so much now!

    #68 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>218896 Just find a proof-reader mate... They are not exactly hard to come by :pinkiehappy:

    And no I cannot help you.. I'm unfortunately already proof-reader for more than 3 authors...

    PS: Before somebody complains about how INCORRECT my comment is.. Well two things

    1: I suck at punctuation.. Luckily thats not what I help with.

    2: I generaly put more effort into a story rather than a comment.... And yes those are pretty much just lame excuses for any mistakes you might find in my comment Thank yhuu. :twilightsmile:

    #69 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    He ain't no Diamond Dog I ever seen. A Gnoll, perhaps, but a Diamond Dog?

    I look forwards to more.

    #70 · Chapter 3 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    "It sounded like a cross between Dracula and Joesph Stalin." Excuse me, but that was the funniest fucking line I ever read! :D

    #71 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Dude, amongst ALL of the other stories I am following/proofreading, I like this very...VERY much :pinkiecrazy:

    #72 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    If you need a proof-reader, I will happily volunteer!

    #73 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    You asked, and I delivered.  Enjoy, you greedy bastards.

    #74 · Chapter 4 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #75 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · 1 · ·
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    And enjoy it we do.

    P.s.: First!

    #76 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221098 I had this tab opened whole day, waiting for time and mood to read it. And now that I finally did, there's new chapter like one minute after I finished the last one? You sir are AMAZING!

    #77 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    You rushed this, didn't you? There are a few spelling and grammatical errors.

    Aw shucks. I love it anyway.

    #78 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221145

    Ach, ya caught me, you sly devil, you.  I did push this a little too fast, but I needed to get it out of my system.

    #79 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Better, my head didn't hurt during this one. probably because there weren't many speaking parts. yay im waiting for more.

    #80 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221156 Hardly noticed them :twilightsmile:

    Can't wait to keep reading, have actually got a few of my friends on this one now.

    #81 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    come on, hes got to mention at one point she looks ALMOST exaclty like RD except colour and cutie mark. also :yay: new chapter

    #82 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    at first i was like: new chapter, sweet!

    then i was like: talking an junk, okay.

    and at the end i was like: ADVENTURE TIME!!!

    ...

    ...

    now all you need is Finn the human

    that is all

    kthanxbai

    #83 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221396

    You can't have action all the time, sadly.  Don't worry, things will pick up once they headout to the Temple of Chaos.

    #84 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221409

    i know that silly

    i enjoyed throughout

    i just jumped up and yelled ADVENTURE TIME when i finished the chapter

    scared the crap outa my room mate

    but that's okay

    #85 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    uhh can i just suggest echo eventualy taking out the shoelaces so he looks more normal? plz thatd make me happy face

    #86 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221419 Bleeding out would make the insane pinkie happy as well :pinkiecrazy:

    Although, walking into Ponyville (if at all) with the great Daring Do while having shoelaces in your neck would be kind of embarrassing.  So I agree with you.

    #87 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    awesome.

    #88 · Chapter 1 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Oh sweet baby Jesus this story is amazing already.

    #89 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I really like writers who get original with their ideas of equestria and you sir have done it. The fantasy land equestria is overrated and overdone. Your equestria equal or worse to earth sounds alot more accurate reminds me of Lynolius's Heroes and Allies story which if you havn't already would highly suggest reading, Anyway I cant wait for another chapter keep up the great work :pinkiehappy:

    #90 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    If he's gonna be an adventurer, I hope he doesn't take an arrow to the knee... :moustache:

    Din
    #91 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Oh good somepony actually hinted at how much more there is to the world of Eqestria then that little town it the shadow of the mountains,  and the Everfree.

    I could write something meaningful or a review but, but screw that i'm lazy today. Gime moar or i take your air!

    #92 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Im having really strong urge to have him curl up into a ball and be shot out of a cannon :pinkiecrazy:

    but thats just me

    #93 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    please make more! you are a phenomanal writer and i would really like to see a lot more of this story, even a sequel. also, maybe just maybe i was thinking he met another human turned i dunoo D-Dog, or gryphon that he knew from the human world and they would be adventuring buddies if daring do wouldnt go with echo. this idea might be good if you like this idea and want to do a sequel. like at the end echo found a creature curled up in a ball and on it was a familliar item of clothing from one of his friends and he was thinkin "(insert name here)????!??!?!?!?!?!?!?" lol i would really dig that, but for now, ALLONS-Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :scootangel:

    #94 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221570

    Actually...

    SPOILER ALERT

    Echo is going to be a character in my other story, as well.  You can expect him, Rust, and Omnius to get along famously.

    #95 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    this.... has to be... THE. BEST. POSSIBLE. THING. lol this is gonna be sweet! also if you ever need any ideas ive got plenty.

    #96 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Well...Two things, one, I now await more of this story, it is amazing. And two, I hate you for being better at writing then me. Thats pretty much it.

    Keep it up.

    #97 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>221707

    Awwwww....  I hate you too!  :pinkiehappy:

    #98 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    :pinkiehappy:I approve 5/5 for epic grammar and spelling and comedy

    Tracking for more!

    Watching for more epicness!

    #99 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #100 · Chapter 5 · 65w, 4d ago · · ·
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    A refreshing deviation from standard HiE, and just generally interesting. Tracked.

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