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I particularly enjoy the Equestria Girls setting and also have a soft spot for the CMC. Thanks for reading!

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The Cutie Mark Crusaders would do just about anything to earn their cutie marks. Much to their surprise, one of their schemes actually works, but not as expected. Before long, it's apparent that what seemed like a good thing has gone horribly wrong, and it's up to Twilight to try and fix things.


This story takes place prior to the end of Season Three.

Chapters (12)
Comments ( 53 )

Good start so far for the story, though it seems the CMC will be in trouble soon.

well least it not the magical mystery episode spell that twilight used to switch her friends cutie marks man sadly that could happen when ya think about it imagine the cmc having one of the main six cutie marks like twilight sparkle cutie mark on sweetie bell ha disaster! and the poor mare they switch with are the blanks!

And so, with a little help from Roan Fleming and Abdul al-Horsehead, the Crusaders once again put lives and sanity in jeopardy. Isn't childhood swell? :twilightsmile:

Also, why do I get the feeling that it's a very good thing that none of them actually touched the Book of Whinnied Names? :unsuresweetie:

In any case, definitely looking forward to finding just what Sweetie accidentally cast.

Sweetie is going to swallow Twi's soul.

You've got some well-written characters, good narration, and an interesting premise. A very promising start. :pinkiehappy:

I'm looking forward to reading more from you, my good fellow.

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Thanks! And when aren't they in trouble? :unsuresweetie: I've always had a soft spot for the CMC so this story is a guilty pleasure to work on.

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If I thought I could get away with a story that was completely about an OC, I'd love to do something with agent Triple-Oh-Seven. Maybe I'll write it just for my own grins. Titles that didn't make the cut were:
Diamond Dogs Are Forever
Dr. Neigh
But I just like saying, "Barn. Haymes Barn." :rainbowwild:

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Thank you for the kind praise! Knowing someone really enjoyed a story makes me Pinkie smile. :pinkiehappy:

Good start and very well written characters can't wait to read more

I must say, I'm getting powerful Magical Mystery Cure vibes from this story! Be interesting to see exactly what they do!

Hmm...

Mentor, student, sister, brother
A mark of passage to another
Fates intertwined, for a moment of time
Until only one remains unsundered

:rainbowderp: Oh. Oh crap. This is about twelve kinds of not good...

Looking forward to more.

Awesome man cant wait for more!

Why haven't I Favorited this yet? :rainbowhuh::rainbowdetermined2:

"I got my cutie mark!! I got my cutie mark!!" over and over. After the initial frenzy had passed, she finally thrust her flank towards her sister and asked "What is it?!?"

Applejack looked close and gasped, "Why...it's...it's the same as mine! Three apples!"

I sense a great disturbance in the Force... :twilightoops:

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Did you catch the very short Star Wars nod in the Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo chapter?

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Perhaps the Sweetie Belle chapter will entice you :unsuresweetie:

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"Size matters not"? I saw it, but I wasn't sure if it was an intentional reference or just a grammatical error. :twilightsheepish:

So now, all three of the fillies have taken on their big sisters' / mentors' cutie marks and talents. I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the ultimate result of the spell is to either completely transfer one pony's special talent to another, and that eventually Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle will have all of Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity's talent while the older mares will be left "drained" of it... or, the spell actually turns you into that other pony, and the next stage is that the three fillies are going to start taking on the older mares' physical characteristics as well.

Either way... Discord is going to be pleased. :rainbowlaugh:
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All I'll say for now is I'm betting Discord will wish he'd thought of it himself!

I'm just curious to see how this'll effect Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Applejack!

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I think blank flank Dash would be really upset.

:applecry: Why are there so little views on this? :unsuresweetie:
It's getting so good...:scootangel:

All good things?

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Hmm? Not sure what the question is in reference to :)

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...Must come to an end.

I'm not saying that the story will end... I mean now it`s gonna get more serious? or something...

The previous chapters were: YAY! Cutie Marks!...

Now it's like...: Uh-oh!

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Ah, I get it! Thanks!

And yep, tonight's update will kick things up a notch.

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I think I speak for everyone when I say: YAY!:pinkiehappy:

What has been summoned? :pinkiecrazy:

Well, there's no Dark or Tragedy tag, so I think everyone will make it through alive.

Guess how long it will take to see the book again? My guess: 3 Chapters.

OKAY, I'M REALLY GETTING FRUSTRATED THAT I'M NOT RECEIVING EMAILS FOR WHEN THIS UPDATES. DARN YOU, FIMFICTION.
Sorry for shouting, but this was good.

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Well, I feel like I've been had... :pinkiehappy:

It's about time I made another comment on this story. I'm just astounded this hasn't gotten more attention.

Let me just say that your writing of Zecora and Discord in this chapter is incredibly well done. Zecora is by far the most difficult character to write from this show (rhyming words... *shudder*), but her dialogue here was exceptionally well-written to the point where I could see it in an actual episode. And the Discord scene was... perfect. Like, perfect. Seriously. I know I might sound like some overexcited fanboy saying something like that, but it really was perfect.

Well, maybe it was just a bit short... nah.

Looking forward to the next chapter. Take your time, my good man.

So... sweetie most likely cast the spell on account of a young surge of magic...
But... but the only 'young surges of magic' we know of in canon involved both Twilight and Rarity's magic reacting to direct influences of their coming talents...
...
And sweetie was reading from the neighcronomicon...
...
Oh well, i'm sure Sweetie will grow up to be a wonderful dark lord slash neighcromancer!

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Thank you, that's high praise and I very much appreciate it. :)

This is just totally awesome. You, sir, are totally awesome.

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Aww thanks so much! :twilightblush:

Wow! I can't wait for the next chapter! This is great stuff. The CMC are giving it their all for the ones they love!

I wonder what the challanges mean... is it something to show how much they want to return their talents? Or is this just because of Swift Wind being... cold? Apathetic?

Oh man. That was crazy.
I can't wait to see what's next...

the little one got her wish too?....... what else did scoots wish for that dash hadn't?

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I think Rapid was talking about Scootaloo's wish for Rainbow to fly them out to safety.

another exciting chapter.

Kind of an abrupt ending. I would like to know what they learned or some sort epilogue.

This one got me emotional... I really liked it, though.
Like 3512452 said, the ending was kind of sudden. An epilogue would be glorious.
I mean if you want to make one of course.

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Thanks for the feedback :)

Last night, an idea for an epilogue occurred to me, so I think I'll add it.

:rainbowderp: "just in case", possible hint of sequel or am I overthinking this? :scootangel:

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No plans for a sequel at this point, but I never say never. I am currently working on the start of another CMC one-shot story though :)

See, that is what I wanted. I nice clean ending.

3515658 always great to hear! never say never! so never to never!

I :heart: this story. OMGosh! An adventure story I :heart:. Definitely liking this and adding it to my favorites. :twilightsmile:
Great read and nice idea :pinkiesmile:

staph readindgthe book only bad things happen when you read the book.:derpytongue2:

wouldnt they think its strange that she has the exact same cutie mark? as far as i know, nopony is supposed to be able to do that.

Good story, even if I could liked to see the reaction of Celestia and Luna after they knew the full story from Twilight, is still good.

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