It all started out as just another day for me as I strolled through the streets, nodding to the myriad of delicious equines passing by. However, none of these ponies piqued my interest as I craved the most delectable of Ponyville's delights. For this changeling's pallet hungers solely for the unique Perky Pink Parfait, but she's been acting weird lately. She's catching on, I'm sure of it! I know I should move on, this can only end badly, but I'm hopelessly addicted to the pony of my doom!
Continued due to popular demand! Now you can read the whole story as Shattered Dreams, the clueless changeling romeo, sits under judgement by Twilight and friends as they pick through his memories to see if he really is in love with Pinkie or just using her.
Warning: There are some dark themes, such as where do changelings come from. However, it is not meant to be a dark fic.
It is only tagged as Romance, because it has a bit of everything on both sides of the spectrum from sad to comedy.
I had tagged it gore since gore is present, but more hinted at, and kept to a minimum. Since I won't be making anyone hurl, or even squeamish, I went ahead and removed it.
I would have tagged it sex for really awkward comedic moments with sexual references. The best kind! But there's nothing serious enough to warrant a tag. Sorry guys the clop is over that way:
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Short and sweet. Good job, friend.
3333537 Yeah short, I barely made the prompt limit of 3k words. I had to edit some out...
Glad you liked it!
And here I thought you'd do some convoluted plot and have 6 sequels.
But great story, don't really see many Pinkie/changeling fics surprisingly.
I wish we didn't have a word cap or this'd be so much more epic!
Can't wait to see how the judging goes!
3333878 Thanks man, though I may Pokemon it like I did Dashaloo, if there's enough demand.
I actually liked this...being the first changeling story I read...but all I want to know is does said changeling survive as I now what it to be happy and live with Pinkie
Can he please have some more now that (I presume) the contest is done?
3334293 That part was left to interpretation on purpose to increase the impact of the changelings outburst. He didn't care one way or another if he lived or died, only about Pinkie. However, if the wordcap was a bit higher, I did have a chiding speech prepared for Pinkie where she shamed all who were present for judging the changeling and used her status as an element of harmony to take direct responsibility for his actions, which would have been cleared and authorized by princess Sparkle in the name of Celestia.
However, I felt that Pinkies ending comment was far more powerful than a convoluted ending like that, so I went for the beginning background story instead.
3335866 If there is enough call for it I will certainly expand this chapter to be more detailed, and continue the story. Right now though I am focused down on Dashaloo Days. Though a part of me does want to continue this, I can only crank out so many words in a week.
The only bad thing about this story...
Its already complete.
3336128 I'll count that as a vote then. That makes three votes to expound upon it.
Best paring ever
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Who other could live with Pinkie antics ?
Good ending i liked it, sad that was so short.
3336207 Is that vote number four to expound upon the story? I think it is!
story++ please!
3336354 Thats vote number five! Or, ++? Does that count as two? Whatever...vote number six for quad-P expansion!
3336374 have another for expanding it
MOORE NOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Thats a Vote
Wait No, 10 More Votes!!!!!
3336507>>3336673 Whoo, thats 17! I think this is gonna happen!
3337226 I'm seriously considering it!
3337230 Yay!
3336207
I have to wonder if there shouldn't be more Changelings around Pinkie. They would be like the control rods in a giant nuclear power plant. Soaking up the extra love before the Pink reactor goes critical and wipes out the entire town.
Oh, and a vote for more. Even Changelings deserve a second chance and a happy ending.
Nice. I like it.
3337996
Now theres a fic that needs to be written.
And vote counted!
3341206 Yay
here's another vote to continue
please
3343985>>3337996>>3337226>>3336673>>3336507>>3336354>>3336207>>3336128>>3335866>>3333537 Well then that settles it! I need to crank out a chapter on Dashaloo, but after that I'll give this story a good detail overhaul and expand it a bit.
I will first do a prequel that details how they met. Then, this chapter will be part two, but expounded upon. Finally, I will do a sequel that covers Dreamy's survival and the aftermath of Pinkies choices as she works to convince her friends and keep him free.
However, if you all have anything specific you want me to detail about the relationship, survival, or background then respond here or drop me a pm and I will take all suggestions into consideration.
May the D'aaww be with you, and your feelz always be fluffay!
3345549
Put Twilight (alicorn?) in charge of the investigation and interrogation. He didn't replace anypony did he? And then something. Maybe crying and despondency on both his and Pinkie's side. I'm not really sure where I was going with this.
3345942 Haha, Ok so Princess Twilight in charge of the changelings sentencing. And no he didn't replace anypony, though I know where his guise will come from already.
3345945
I feel like the question "Did you mean it?" should be asked re: "I love my Perky Pink Parfait!"
This ideas thing is fun though not terribly coherent.
3345948 Oh questions will be asked, I assure that. Though with Pinkie its going to be a difficult balance of her overly trusting nature, and 'wait...he really is a Changeling...' and the suspicion that would come with that.
I'm not a fan of open endings. This does need to be expanded further.
One question...Did Pinkie buck him at the end?
3402125 Yes...yes of course, right there in the plaza.
Gah, and I thought that came through so clearly too...
3403071 well I was pretty sure that was what it was. I just think there should be a mention of her hooves connecting with his chest or something.
3403096 Oh, BWAHAHA, I thought you meant something else and were being ludely sarcastic. So I replied sarcastically.
Sorry bout that. No she tackled him in a massive Pinkie hug like earlier in the fic. She didn't kick him or anything.
3403110 ooook
That makes a lot of sense because the main reason I was confused was because kicking him across the courtyard seemed a bit OOC. And I can see why you would think that about my comment because I was thinking the same about how it sounded but I couldn't think of better wording for it.
This outside perspective of the Mane 6 from someone with no knowledge is HILARIOUS! And them reacting to his first impressions are even better! More please!
I am loving this story! Love, Comedy, and adventure rolled into a beautifully written story! Please make more!
you have a jem of a story here and I happily await more
3493705>>3493780>>3493928>>3494050 Glad y'all like the update. I will keep them coming!
You should've seen the grin on my face when I saw that this story had updated.
3494349 Hopefully it was still there at the end of the chapter.
3494372
It had grown.
Ha! Way to give the good people of FimFiction what they desire! Another great chapter in the books!
It's good to read more of this fic.
This chapter, I like it...ANOTHER!
I remembered reading this story quickly, thinking it was really good but disappointingly short. Aaaand of course when I find it again, BAM, suddenly update.
I'm eager to see more of this story.
3537369 It's a leap forward with the main character being turned over to Princess Twilight for questioning implied. Think of the first chapter as a prologue. It was the original short that started the series, and later I will tie it in fully, and cover all the gaps.