Twilight goes to a field to practice new spells. Absolutely nothing goes wrong, technically.
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So that's what he has been up to.
So Twilight doesn't mess up her spell, and nothing sexual happens?
What is this blasphemy?
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...I get the feeling you were tired of seeing Twilight mess up spells. Is that correct?
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Would you like to see a list of stories?
3394410 Actually, I'd love to. I know it's a problem almost as bad as Lavender Unicorn Syndrome, but an actual list would be quite amusing.
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Give me a couple hours, I'll post it on TWG and here.
Oh boy, this is going to take some searching.
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But...but...EVERYTHING I KNOW IS A LIE!
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What is this Lavender Unicorn Syndrome, I probably know what it refers to, but I haven't heard this term before..wait, is this her Case Zero Psychosis/Manic Anxiety stuff?
You want the word "aisle" instead of "isle"; other than that, I enjoyed the story.
Oh Twilight... who said it had to be a UNICORN?
“Turn off the safety,” he said as if nothing was wrong with the idea.
I laughed so hard, what is this Star Trek?!
3396151 Lavender Unicorn Syndrome is when an author uses a descriptor instead of a name or pronoun. For example, "Twilight walked out of the library. The lavender unicorn breathed in the fresh air and smiled to herself, knowing that today was going to be a good day." The problem is that this feels clunky, especially since a pronoun would work just as well.
Still, although LUS is a prevalent issue, the "Twilight Messing Up A Spell" trope might be even worse. I've seen this in so many stories, like On A Cross And Arrow, which the author referenced. There are numerous stories that use it, and I think the author's going to be posting a list soon.
Hope this helped!
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Tropes are not bad, and this one is no different. You are comparing objective writing style (though your definition of LUS is lacking and implies any indirect reference is bad) with a completely subjective experience stemming from readers' jadedness.
Of course, that's not to say anything against this story (which I haven't read yet.) Just because something is not bad doesn't mean you can't make fun of its prevalence.
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For the record, On a Cross and Arrow will always remain one of my favorite stories of all time. Twilight messing up a spell isn't necessarily a bad plot point, but the fact that a lot of new writers use it...
EDIT: Bonus points for using Tv Tropes. The "Twilight messing up a spell" usage isn't necessarily bad, I just wanted to poke a little fun. Some of the greatest stories start with that, and it's a trope I can respect.
I'm just surprised people don't use Discord more often. Discord screwing around with everything is in character for him!
Pfffftttt.
Nice. Loved how you played this.
~Skeeter The Lurker
Oh?
Submitted to Twilight's Library?
Here. Lemme just go ahead and drop it in, yeah?
Congratulations!
~Skeeter The Lurker
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(I didn't even know!)
Oh, thank you!
I'm glad you liked it. As plausible it is for a spell to misfire and create plot and drama, it's just used... a lot. I don't hate stories that start with that, I just wanted to poke a little fun.
If I ever write a HiE fic, it'll be with hydrogen colliders.
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I appreciate it when someone catches those elusive mistakes. I do my best, but... everyone makes mistakes. I'll just try harder! 
Thank you!
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Screw those, have humans using near-zero-Kelvin-Hydrogen-atoms to contain a nuclear blast in order to form a new energy source.
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I thought it refer to this one
"Since when does Twilight Sparkle ever fail?"
--Rainbow Dash, The Crystal Empire, part 2
Seriously though, the chances of Twilight messing up depends on whether it's important to the plot ("Lesson Zero" and "On a Cross and Arrow") or if a success would end the story too easily. (Parasprite modification, anyone?) Otherwise, she tends to do very well. It creates a nice balance that ensures she won't be too overpowered.
Anyway, message aside, this was a nice story. Adventure, excitement, humor. Good job.
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Approved for Celestia's Library, which is technically your library.
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This explains Pinkie Pie
Since when did Rainbow Dash turn into Beavis?
Real meta, but I like it.
Nothing goes wrong? Then where's the conflict?
Just when I thought I had finally favourited all the fics I've read...
Rainbow Dash would probably get along really well with Chandra Nalaar.
This should have been
Which aisle has the eighteen inch mirrors?” the pony asked.
“Aisle three. I’ll be there in one minute.”
A mirror in the aisle swung from side to side before falling off of its latch, shattering on the floor followed by an entire isle falling over.
3403032 Technically, in the episodes you referenced, the spells worked perfectly. It was Twilight's choice to use them that messed things up.
That was a lot of Take Thats at the end there.