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    • King of Diamonds
      Book 2 of The Ambassador's Son

      134,255 words · 3,682 views · 445 likes · 14 dislikes
    • The Ambassador's Son
      A colt loses his family, Celestia deems his best hope lies not with ponies, but a dragon.
      85,462 words · 9,146 views · 705 likes · 31 dislikes
    • Buck to the Future
      Scootaloo is a small pegasus with big dreams, one dream is to be even more famous than Rainbow Dash
      4,787 words · 5,535 views · 197 likes · 7 dislikes
    • Friendship is Optimal - Yggdrasil
      When you're an immortal alicorn, you need hobbies. When you're an immortal Archon alicorn, your hobbies are worlds.
      1,439 words · 690 views · 74 likes · 2 dislikes
    • Tails From the Staff Canteen
      21,282 words · 3,374 views · 132 likes · 7 dislikes
    • Nightfall at Sweet Apple Acres
      20,598 words · 2,846 views · 144 likes · 9 dislikes
    • The Midnight Run
      3,150 words · 2,058 views · 150 likes · 12 dislikes
    • The First Lesson
      1,566 words · 777 views · 76 likes · 5 dislikes
    • Calling the Shots
      1,988 words · 3,159 views · 71 likes · 5 dislikes
    • The Elements of Discord
      53,292 words · 4,607 views · 138 likes · 14 dislikes

    Scootaloo is a small pegasus with big dreams, one of those dreams is to be even more famous than her idol, Rainbow Dash. To get there, though, she needs to do a bit of growing, and first of all she needs to learn how to fly. A new invention from her friend Doctor Whooves may get her there in no time at all, literally before she knows it.

    Cover image from Snapai! http://snapai.deviantart.com/art/Buck-to-the-Future-260010765

    First Published
    22nd Feb 2012
    Last Modified
    22nd Feb 2012

    Comments ( 101 )

    #1 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    That picture alone is just pure win.

    #2 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Oh god so many horrible puns...and I haven't even started reading. :heart:

    #3 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Poor Scootaloo, though yay for cutie marks! Wonder what hers will be?

    #4 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Scoots' cutie mark possibilities:

    A Flank Capacitor

    A Chicken Sandwich

    ZALGO! (Because everything is better with HE WHO HIDES BEHIND THE WALL, right?)

    #5 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Scootaboom......yes :scootangel:

    #6 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This? Is awesome. Well done, sir or madam.:moustache:

    #7 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    How much dorfbucks do I need to pay you, and how do I mail them to you?

    #9 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Tracking with the power of a 100  Mr. Fusion.

    #10 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Wow if scootaloo needs to push her scooter at 88 mph I need to see how she does it

    #11 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Quite possibly one of the greatest ideas I have ever heard of. Well played.

    #12 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>246954 Nonononono "Scoots" :pinkiehappy:

    I'll come back and read this in a little bit. Just need to get my updates out of the way :pinkiehappy:

    -Glassed

    #13 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    hmmm not a fan of this but very good idea and I just absolutely LOVE the picture did you perhaps make that yourself:pinkiegasp:

    #14 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Quote - a muzzle peered bleerilly around the corner at the retreating filly. - End Quote

    Just saying, blearily is correct.

    #15 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Fuck, I was going to write a story involving Scoots with this very title:pinkiesad2:

    #16 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >Traveling back in time without a destination date

    Well she's done for.

    #17 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I will read this so hard...

    #18 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Scootaboom!

    #19 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This is heavy.

    #20 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Midnight what have you doooooooooone

    #21 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    LMFAO epic pic

    #22 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>247026

    Ack, I'm such a bad proof-reader of my own work. Strangely enough, google docs didn't catch that until I corrected it, then I corrected it back, and then it informed me that the firstly-corrected version was correct. :trollestia:

    #23 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    the title makes you wonder- is it mean back or fuck to the future xD

    #24 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>247139

    Mind out of the gutter! Obviously it's a chicken speeding throu- *bricked*

    #25 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Read it. Loved it. Moar! :scootangel:

    #26 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    What ever this turns out to be, this I want to see.

    Zecora rhymes are funny, isn't that right.... bunny?

    Okay, I'm spent, or am I bent?

    Please right some more, or it'll be a chore.

    #27 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>247097There's that word again. Heavy. Why are things so heavy in the furture, is there a problem with the earth's gravitational pull?:rainbowhuh:

    #28 · 65w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
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    Buck to the future?! someone stole my idea of crossing back to the future!!!:twilightangry2: well i might as well give it a read.

    hm... better cover picture

    hm... better title/chapter title

    hm... better use of characters than mine

    hm... written far better than mine in all possible ways

    :facehoof:

    *sigh*... you sir, have surpassed my personal quality of writing and thus i render my crossover to be undersering of the crossover. I shall alert my own trackers that this is far better! :pinkiehappy:

    #29 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This is intresting. Let's see when this is going. :pinkiehappy:

    #30 · 65w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
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    Scootalo on a hover scooter anypony?

    #31 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    request 'thaumawatts' be replaced with 'jigathaums'

    also, it's 'discreetly', not 'discretely'

    #32 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>247416

    I was wondering whether anyone would call me on thaumawatts. Sticking to the movie - somewhat - would be a nicer touch, but a thaumawatt isn't all that big an amount of magic.

    Also, nice catch on the discretely!

    #33 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Tracking. Will read after "Elements of Discord" updates. *Hint hint, nudge nudge* :twilightsmile:

    #34 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Well, that was interesting.  This story has somehow added a bit to my sanity......  How is that possible?  I must fix this mind error quickly..... But before I do that I must say that I loved this chapter and I'm looking forward to reading the following chapters.

    Well with that all typed only one thing left to do:  MUFFIN BUTTON!:derpytongue2:

    #35 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Great Scoot!

    Yup, tracking this.

    #36 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Splendid, my good lad! The combination of Dr Who and Back To The future is brilliant!

    So now Scoots went back in time, carrying a sonic screwdriver? Sounds awesome :derpytongue2:

    #37 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    is this king of moisture??

    #38 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    How come Scootaloo is associated with time travel so much?

    #39 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Just watch, the cutie mark is time travel-themed.

    #40 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    There goes history.

    Or, alternatively, there goes the future.

    Possibly both.

    #41 · 65w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>248119 I would guess some kind of memetic combination of "Great Scoot!" and how she's unable to fly in the third dimension?

    #42 · 65w, 23h ago · · ·
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    You are now the official god of writing.

    #43 · 65w, 21h ago · · ·
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    "It curved up at the end, a graceful lift that flung the trolley and the filly skywards. One of them was screaming." dear god how fast was Scootaloo going that she made the trolley scream in terror?

    #44 · 65w, 13h ago · · ·
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    This was very funny.

    #45 · 65w, 5h ago · · ·
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    >>249189

    I laughed a bit too hard at that.

    All in all, this is an awesome story. You've gone and made it your own, out of three different series'. It's some kind of hybrid chimera of a story.

    #46 · 65w, 5h ago · · ·
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    >>249189

    Oh lawdy, I hadn't even thought of it that way! That's now my head-canon!

    >>251001

    Hee! I'm kinda having fun with it. I did not want to do a copy/paste of BTTF with ponies, so I'm doing something a little different...

    #47 · 65w, 2h ago · · ·
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    Greatly done, definitely going to follow. Thank you for ponyfiyng my favourite film, friend! :twilightsmile:

    #48 · 65w, 2h ago · · ·
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    Can't tell if I'm pissed off because you beat me to the punch by writing Buck to the Future or happy because it's so great. I was gonna have Scoot as the main character and Doctor Whooves as the Doc. Even the chicken reference I was going to put in you already have! You're awesome! But now I'm not sure if I should just can the story, seeing as it was my first attempt at writing a crossover...for anything.

    #49 · 65w, 2h ago · · ·
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    >>251782

    I'm sorry! :applecry: I've had this rattling around in my brain for a while, and I finally got a chance to write it out and tweak it to be hopefully worthy... I hope you enjoy it anyhoof! :heart:

    #50 · 65w, 1h ago · · ·
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    Man, I LOVE the Back to the future movies. I wonder which one you're going to adapt for this tale ?  :pinkiehappy:

    Especially if the lead is Scootaloo, time for some good laughs. :scootangel:

    Please do keep up the good work upon such a great tale like this one.

    #51 · 65w, 1h ago · · ·
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    Well, that's what the  Doctor gets for using fillies as lab assistants.

    #52 · 65w, 57m ago · · ·
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    Doc Brown... meets the Doctor...

    WIN! :scootangel:

    #53 · 65w, 56m ago · · ·
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    So tell me how does it feel to have your story posted on Equestria Daily

    :pinkiegasp:

    #54 · 65w, 9m ago · · ·
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    Oh this is fun. Off to write essay for class, while dreaming of Scoot's great adventure to come. :twilightsmile:

    #55 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    First time I ever read a fan fiction and I was very surprised. Loved the constant Back to the Future parody theme throughout the story. :pinkiehappy:

    I hope you end up doing all three movies, if they ever travel back to the old west you need to incorporate Filthy Rich or Granny Smith somehow.

    #56 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>252242

    GREAT SCOTT! :pinkiegasp:

    That's a magnificent idea!

    #57 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    I've been waiting for this ever since I saw that image. I am a pleased Raszagal :pinkiehappy: .

    #58 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    This is my reaction: Oh yeah, Back to the Future is one of my favorite movies of all time! I gotta read this no- *Notices author is Midnight*

    After a half-second brain pause I did everything instantly. (5-star, thumbs-up, tracking & favorite.) I was not disappointed. Thank you.

    #59 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    More more more, don't stop now, yer on a roll ma friend, Please continue.

    -WW

    #60 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Back to the Future meets Doctor Who meets Ponies? With Scootaloo as the main character?!?

    This is THE. BEST. POSSIBLE. THING!

    Seriously. You just won the internet. Have a muffin. :derpytongue2:

    #61 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>251080

    Trust me, I know the feeling. I had the idea to do something similar with Forest Gump once. I never did, but just think how great it would be to read Forrest Derp.

    #62 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>252243

    Scary. Every time. Especially when I post it myself, even after running it as blind as possible through the pre-readers.

    #63 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    "There was a second explosion, lighting up the sky, and a brief outline of flames burned in the noonday air, heading roughly in the direction of Cloudsdale.

    Of Scootaloo, the flight suit, or the flank capacitor, there was no sign."

    And that's how equestria was made.

    Matbe next time I will tell you the story of how the first Cutie Mark Crusaders Celly, Pinkie and Loon got their cutie marks.

    #64 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    You know at first I had no interest in reading this but after I saw it got featured AGAIN I decided to see what it was all about. Do I like it...we'll see.

    #65 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    "It STILL doesn't work on wood!" I c wut u did thar:raritywink:

    #66 · 64w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Last couple paragraphs:

    Me: "Oh no...ooooh...aw man, no more.

    Tracking, can't wait for more!

    #67 · 64w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>248119 it's because most of the doctor Whooves shipping except for Ditzy is with Scootaloo as either a filly or a mare.

    #68 · 64w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Great start on a whole new crossover! This one looks like it can go a long way. Keep it up! :pinkiehappy:

    #69 · 64w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Dat picture... Dis story... WOOT! INSTANTANEOUS TRACK!

    #70 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    2 of my most favorite TV/Movies in one, you sir, are a genius...

    (GREAT SCOOT!) <---Couldn't resist

    #71 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>247139 Is your name an obscure reference to Age of Mythology? No... right?

    #72 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I read this chapter while listening to Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode and the BTTF Main Theme. The fun has been doubled!

    #73 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>261624 well yea i picked it up from age of mythology. i loved that game :)

    #74 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I AM GOING TO READ THIS. HERE WE GO. I MUST PREPARE MYSELF FOR AWESOME.

    #75 · 64w, 4d ago · · ·
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    That, was amazing. MORE PLEASE.

    #77 · 64w, 1d ago · · ·
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    awesome. moar nao.:applecry:

    #78 · 63w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Well, I have a very strict "only track 4 incomplete fanfics at once" policy, and based on this first chapter, this is a very definitive addition to the list.  Aside from being a big BTF fan, this story is simply way too clever to pass up.  I had at least 2 or 3 instances of "I c wat u did there" laughs, which are always a pleasure for me.  I'm sad to say I couldn't exactly imagine the Doctor's time machine device properly due to limited imagination, etc, but from what I did understand of the device it seems appropriate enough for the MLP universe given the strange anachronistic lifestyle they have going on.  The biggest question on my mind right now is what event in the past (or future even) Scootaloo is going to encounter.  Whatever it is, I'm suspecting Dr. Whooves will be there regardless.  Thumbs up for the first chapter, so good luck with the rest!  

    #79 · 63w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>286081

    This is actually a double-crossover. The main storyline is "BttF-ish" (so fans will recognize and hopefully appreciate it), but I'm adding in "Dr Whooves" so this is not going to be a copy-paste with ponies. The flight harness is... a conceit, I admit it - I needed both a time-machine and a way for Scootaloo to fly, as well as a reason for her to "try it out" without the Doctor's tacit approval...

    #80 · 63w, 17h ago · · ·
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    Brilliant just brilliant! I can't believe I didn't find this earlier it's a good thing I was curios enough to see if anyone actually even wrote this and I just made an account just to comment I give you 10 scoots :scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel::scootangel:

    #81 · 63w, 16h ago · · ·
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    >>301573

    That's a lot of scoots!

    #82 · 61w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Can not wait for more. :pinkiehappy:

    #83 · 61w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Love the sonic scootaboom. Can't wait to read more. Also... was dialing the thaumometer to 11 a reference to Spinal Tap by any chance?

    #84 · 61w, 1d ago · · ·
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    So many 'I c wat chu did ther:trollestia:' moments. The mixing of Doctor Who, and Ponies, and BTTF makes this beyond amazing.|.

    #85 · 61w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>336697

    Actually, it kind of was - the scene in BttF with the big-ass amp and the guitar, well, I had to have it in there, but who doesn't like Spinal Tap?

    #86 · 60w, 3d ago · 1 · ·
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    Tell me Doctor, where are we going this time?~

    #87 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I started reading this a wail back, not sure why I only now got around to finishing it... Still, I'm glad did! that was awesome ^^

    #88 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I can see one line coming already, and it's already got me laughing:

    "What's the matter, Scootaloo?  Ya chicken?

    #89 · 48w, 4d ago · · ·
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    MOAR.

    #90 · 47w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Wait....how's the Doc going to get her back.....UH OH:derpyderp2::rainbowderp:

    >>349647 Time travel is a wonderful thing, my friend:ajsmug:

    #91 · 47w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>820340Yes it is!:pinkiehappy:

    #92 · 43w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Aaaaww Yyyeeaaahh!!

    #93 · 43w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I wonder how the Sonic Scootaboom is going to effect the young fillies of the CMC when she gets back?

    And is she going Fuwards or Pawards (future and past) ?

    Is the Doctor going to find her?

    Will Scootaloo get grounded for this?

    Can she make it back to school on time?

    What will she mess up in the timeline?

    How many cherrychongas can I fit up my nose before anyone notices?

    Can I, in fact, set fire to water? (The Doctor apparently has)

    I want to see where all this goes, and await answers to some of the questions, at least.

    The Cherrychonga and Fire-water-burnt question aren't needed.

    #94 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    WRITE MOAR!!!!!!:pinkiehappy: This awesome!!!!

    #95 · 31w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Hey, what happened to this?

    #96 · 21w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>1439642 Yeah, this is an awesome idea.

    #97 · 16w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Go on, get in my balefire-assisted rail gun so I can shoot you through the sound barrier. It's perfectly safe.

    Actually, it sounds like it's a coil gun, but same difference.

    #98 · 15w, 4d ago · · ·
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    the AUTHORS have spoken!  write more! MORE!! :pinkiecrazy: WAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :pinkiesmile: still awesome story though ;)

    #99 · 9w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I forgot what year it is! Nooooooo!!

    #100 · 2w, 1d ago · · ·
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    :pinkiehappy:Great job. The Doc was just as pictured. I love:heart:this story so far. You have some real talent there. I can't wait for the next part and see where Scoots winds up:twilightsmile:

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