Battle Ready is the new pony in Ponyville. A peculiar stallion, he has agreed to become Ponyville's temporary librarian while Princess Twilight Sparkle and her assistant Spike are away. As Ponyville begins to grow accustomed to Battle's odd habits, Twilight's friends can't help but feel that he's hiding something. A stranger from a strange land, there is nothing to be suspicious about a unicorn from a foreign country travelling to Equestria is there? But what about the scars that can been seen across his body? What 'personal tools' has he kept secret in the city vault? And perhaps most importantly, what sort of stallion has a Cutie Mark of a skull on a black shield?
Chapters (22)
A great beginning to the new version of the fic! Can't wait for more!
And sadly, I already have read the original, as it's in my "Favorites" section. Admittedly, though, it's been awhile since I did, so I don't think I'll be "spoiled" very much for this revamped version.
(Mainly because (I'm slightly ashamed to admit) I think I've forgotten some details, as long ago as it's been since I read the original one.
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3421432 Haha! That was only for people who haven't already read Battle Ready. If you already have you already know where it's gonna go but there may be some new surprises along the way.
Or there might not be. 
3421440 Ah, okay. Should've figured that. (Silly me.
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Anyway, yeah, I do, but, like I said, it's been a l'il while since I first read it, so anything new will come as a pleasant surprise.
Or not. As the case may be.
I'm glad that this story updated again. I'm a huge fan of the Battle Ready series and I hope to see the next chapter soon.
Yup, lookin' good so far.
4133479 My series has a fan?
Looking good. Looking forward to more.
Looking good. Looking forward to more.
Never mind that her new castle is in a crystal tree. Back off, would ya Twilight? You’re going to give the other flora (and maybe some of the fauna) a complex.
Curious interaction that Battle had with Fluttershy and two of the CMC.
So Coffee is free but cost 2 bits 14 parts or is it 4 bits 28 parts?
4738241 it's half price when Battle goes to buy it so at that moment it's 2 bits 14. Any other time is four bits 28.
also instead of is might want to use did
4738929 ........ You see this is why I need an editor.
Quite an interesting chapter with Battle Ready.
4775888 I'm trying not to get straight to the action.
So Battle transformed into a women?
"His eyes" or maybe "gave her another lazy roll of the eyes"
That Battle what?
"The two were surprised to see Rainbow Dash and Applejack and even moreso to see Battle." maybe
I think this is improper grammar try
"Therefore, awkward did not even begin to describe "
"Awkward, therefore, did not even begin to describe"
I was asking what sort of treatment you were after darling
suppose to end with a '?' ?
I think this is improper grammar try
for the assistant who attended to Pinkie who stepped forward
Pinkie, who Rarity had not noticed come in, was agog at the state of Battle's form
also might want to change "was agog at the state of Battle's form"
to "was agog at Battle's form" or something it's alittle awkward
"The expression on Battle's face was an odd one to say the least"
A couple of other things I could mention but only if I wanted to get nitpicky.
Oh and thanks for Writing! I'm looking forward to seeing this story.
Edit* Do you want me to edit away this whole comment?
Interesting chapter. I really hope Battle shows his body to the other girls.
Continuing to enjoy this. See a few spots here and there that could benefit from an editor, but it’s all mechanical stuff. The actual writing is quite good.
This chapter was great. I loved Battle's and Discord interaction.
Great fighting sequence.
And that is why you never issue a challenge to Battle Ready.
Or, as he is known by his Earth name, Honos.
5149973 The similarities are eeie
'Not far from here she says. Back to reading in no time she says,'
DAT joke do
"I prefer mine just as is. No milk or sugar," Battle told her. Pinkie narrowed her eyes slightly at that and walked backwards towards the coffee machine. Battle began to feel nervous. The over-friendliness had been ever so slightly unsettling. But when she operated the coffee machine without even looking at it, staring all the while at him... it was damn right creepy.
Big mistake. Yoiu never ever ever tell pinky no to sugar...
5197745 One does not simply take a coffee from Pinkie Pie without getting a sugar rush
5198397
What about them?" Applejack asked, jerking a thumb at the gryphons, though the look of disgust on her face showed she was not happy she had to ask.
"What about them?" Battle asked, bending down to scoop Dash into his arms, gently given her condition. "Can you take Pinkie?"
DAYUMMMM
The scene at the end was funny.
I love this chapter. I didn't expected that Fluttershy would have asked Battle's assistance. This story is better than the original as Battle manages to bind with each of the girls personally.
5240490 That's the idea
What kind of monetary system are you using?
I kind of wonder what would happen to the person who injured Fluttershy; what with her being, for the most part, Discord's only friend. After all, he's never gotten angry and he was only messing with them when the first time got free from his prison.
5243484 I'm basically using any normal currency system that divides into onehundred of something makes one of something bigger. Think of a bit as like a dollar/pound and a part as a cent/penny. (I called the parts because... well part and bit are synonymous if you think about it)
Love the chapter and the way Fluttershy and Battle interact with each other.
I love the flashback at the end I could see the scene change there. Thanks for writing!
Loved this chapter. Battle's culture is always so interesting. Hope to see more soon.
5348235 It's sort of what I'm trying to do here. In the original story it was Battle kicks ass and Warhorse is just a military nation. here it's fleshing it all out. Truth be told I have the vaguest idea about the fuck this is gonna end up. So fun times all around
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Is Battle the only person who can curse like a human? Because Gilda and her cronies seem to be using the ponified curses (despite being griffons), while Battle is using the original human curses. I can sorta pass it off as growing up in different regions between Battle and other ponies (I totally haven't just been rereading these chapters and already know about where Battle is from.), but I would expect a griffon to curse more like a human, or to have griffon versions of curse words.
I guess it could also be that you're trying to make it more obvious that, while Gilda and her gang do try and act tough, Battle is the real deal, and is capable of beating them into the ground, as shown in this chapter.
5403207 I'm glad you're trying to justify it, but the simple fact of the matter is that I'm an inconsistent writer
. Your explanation sounds more badass though, so we'll go with that. 
Nice chapter.
Which one do you want to use?
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Mother of.... *sigh* Editor. I need an editor 
You like using quiet instead of quite.
For example, near the end of this chapter Rarity says
So I'm pretty sure quite is what should be there.
Do you want me to run through and proofread more? I can't guarantee that I'll get it done immediately, but I can try and find time to do it soon.
Edit, same paragraph as above:
"ones" is plural, "one's" is either possesive or the contraction of "one is," and "Definately is actually "Definitely."
5445463 You know I'd really appreciate a proofreader
I literally have verbal diarrhea IRL and when writing. My words tumble all about the place. My brain's too fast for my hand's/mouth. I need to use pen and paper more 
If I don't see a little red line that just says to me 'You done fucked up', I don't realise 
5447586
Well, I can probably run through chapters after they get posted, but I can't guarantee that I'll be able to do it the same day they come out. Also, not up for gdoc or emailing Word documents for proofreading.
5454306 Good enough for me
I'm always glad to see this story pop up. Really liked the description of the costumes.
Watch out, we really do have a badass over here!
Tip: don't stop to make some smartass oneliner like in the movies if you want to do well in a fight with someone like, oh I dunno, Battle.
Actually the missing "s" is the only issue I have found so far.