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    • Have Friendship, Will Travel
      A Warcraft Death Knight dies and rises in a new world; how will his presence effect Equestria?

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    After his supposed death, our Death Knight protagonist wakes up inside a bright new world. Finding that he has been turned into a pony, he must adapt to life in a near perfect world; but can his mentality adapt?

    While Alphonse quite enjoys his new-found paradise, he learns that his unholy presence in such a perfect place may cause harm/corruption to its inhabitants.

    Follow Alphonse as he learns Equestrian customs, and discovers that there may be a dark and bitter irony to his new-found happiness.


    The one thing I have added to the canon Death Knight is that they are inherently vampiric. I think it suits them well, and it fits into the plot easier, allowing for a better story.


    This Story is on Temporary Hiatus: I simply don't have the time right now to write the story and complete my other responsibilities. I suspect that my work load will decrease in the next two months or so, but nothing is certain.

    Know that it is my intention to return to this story as soon as possible. (And by that, I mean return and write consistently)

    First Published
    24th Mar 2012
    Last Modified
    28th Jul 2012

    Comments ( 182 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 1d ago · · ·
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    makes me so nostalgic, but good story

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 1d ago · · ·
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    World of Warcraft = Instant Track and Favorite XD

    though, i shall read it later

    #3 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    WoW and MLP? Pure fucking insanity.

    TRACKED!!!:yay:

    #4 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    I dun like WoW no mores but dis story seems quite nice, if only the oc were Swifty EDIT: I NEED MOAR, I CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO SHOW OFF HIS ARMOR

    #5 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    >>361982

    Thanks! There's more to come. :pinkiesmile:

    >>362000

    :yay:

    >>362135

    Thank-you! :scootangel:

    #6 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    Interesting. I like it! Well-written, although I think with a beta/pre-reader it could be much better. The story has a nice pacing, but I must ask.

    What of Alphonse's weapons and armor? At the start, we see them banished to whatever dark hole all items go to when they get looted. Will we see them again and, hopefully, in more detail in the next chapter?

    Also, for this reference...

    "...lest he teleport himself to Zulway’s foot palace."

    You get an instant favorite from me. Good job.

    Twilight's taking everything pretty well. Not even a flinch at the word "Death" in "Death Knight"? And... no cutie mark? D'aww, and here I thought he'd found his special talent of murdering people and turning their bodies into slaves.

    Alas, for my last question...

    "Normally I’d be holding myself back from trying to feed on your blood, but right now I feel as if I’m completely sated."

    Feeding on blood? What? I don't think Death Knights need to feed like the Darkfallen. Maybe they do feed on life-force, but not in that way.

    Well, I'm really looking forward to the next chapter. Now, let's see if our little death knight can make himself look like a hero to them poniez.

    #7 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    >>362139

    Haha I have a feeling the story would go along the lines of:

    1) Pinkie Pie jumps him :pinkiehappy:

    2) Trinket  :pinkiegasp:

    3) Wait for it...

    4) BLADESTORM! :flutterrage:

    #8 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    >>362143

    First, Thanks for the review! :pinkiesmile: If you're interested in being a pre-reader/editor/friend, let me know and I'll give you access to the beta Google docs as they're ready.

    In terms of the armor and runeblade, yes you will definitely see them again. I added summoning and dismissing of armor as an easy mechanic because I'm lazy and would hate to describe Alphonse having to take his armor off as to not scare the locals. :raritywink:

    In terms of the Vampire thing, that's a little personal touch I've added to the cannon DK for this fic. At first I thought it might not work, but as I wrote the storyline overview, I found that it fits quite well. I got the idea originally from the Blood talent [Vampiric Blood]. I put it in the description, but I'll add it to the story in an authors note too. I'll make you like it, I promise. :trollestia: hehe

    Twilight's reactions are intentional and I'm monitoring it closely to ensure it fits the plot without being OOC. :scootangel:

    Thanks again for your review, I'm really glad you liked it :pinkiehappy:

    Now, if you'll excuse me I must prepare myself for destruction.

    #9 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 23h ago · · ·
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    >>362209

    I'm not sure, I haven't pre-read anything before. Glad to see you've answered my questions, though.

    I was going to make a "That moment when..." joke because, after I posted that comment, I was insta-reminded of the "Blood" talent tree of the Death Knight.

                         Scumbag brain is a scumbag.

    ...Alas, you have not updated your My Little Pony story in the last minute.

    You have broken one of Zulway's twelve tenents of mercy.

    Prepare for destruction.

    #10 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 22h ago · · ·
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    Looks interesting so far. Nice touch to have him still remember his stuff from before DK-ification - I always thought it would have been nice for Blizzard to include some low tree talents for 'I used to be a <class>, you know'.

    #11 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 22h ago · · ·
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    >>362240

    Haha :pinkiehappy:

    Me: :pinkiegasp: But they're just cupcakes man, they're just cupcakes!

    Zulway: They are cupcakes! Cupcakes of death! *explodes*

    *explodes again* :moustache:

    #12 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 22h ago · · ·
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    >>362350

    Zulway: I am Zulway, god of mercy. Your story is really good, I'm taking it to my foot palace.

    *Teleport*

    #13 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 22h ago · · ·
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    >>362324 Thanks!

    I can see Blizzard's train of thought:

    'I used to be an adventurer, you know... but then'

    Ghostcrawler: :twilightangry2: NO

    But in all seriousness, thanks very much!

    I never liked the "Your past is gone forever" theme they enforced myself, I'm glad others agree :pinkiehappy:

    #17 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 20h ago · · ·
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    damm this is good, not much into recent WOW lore but this looks incredibly promising:twilightsheepish:

    #18 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 20h ago · · ·
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    >>362963

    Thanks! :pinkiehappy: Chapter 2 is on the way! :yay:

    #19 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 19h ago · · ·
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    Wonderful. I agree with the guy who said it would be better with a pre-reader. Eccelent story, favorite, like, and track.

    Looking forwards to seeing more ink flow from your proverbial pen.

    #20 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 19h ago · · ·
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    wow...better than i expected,actually VERY good.please my good sir :moustache: may we have moar??

    #21 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 18h ago · · ·
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    >>363223

    Thanks man, the compliments mean so much! :twilightblush:

    >>363025

    Thank-you so much! Being my first story here, I have to say it's quite a high to have people liking the random ideas that come out of my head. :pinkiehappy:

    If you or anyone else wants to be a pre-reader, send me a PM and I can... :trixieshiftleft: :trixieshiftright: hook you up.

    #22 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 15h ago · · ·
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    JUST BECAUSE. i have no idea what this is a crossover with, but i like it.

    #23 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 15h ago · · ·
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    >>363950

    :rainbowlaugh: That's frickin' hilarious! Love that gif! Reminds me of that chocolate spaz fish from spongebob back when I was a wee colt.

    Glad you liked it :scootangel:

    #24 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 11h ago · · ·
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    #26 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 7h ago · · ·
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    This is brilliant, I thought it would be a cheesy cross over, that proved me wrong!

    Keep up the good work :twilightsmile:

    #27 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 4h ago · · ·
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    This fic is über  leet lvl 1337:rainbowdetermined2::pinkiehappy:

    #28 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 3h ago · · ·
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    >>364771

    Wait, this isn't a cheesy cross-over? :rainbowderp: What the hay have I been writing? :pinkiecrazy:

    Thanks very much for the compliment; it means a lot to see that people enjoy it. :pinkiehappy:

    >>365216

    :rainbowwild:

    #29 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 3h ago · · ·
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    >>365500

    Its alright pal, just keep the good stories flowing haha :rainbowdetermined2:

    #30 · Chapter 1 · 60w, 2h ago · · ·
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    #31 · Chapter 1 · 59w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Finally got around to reading this, love it, want more :D

    #32 · Chapter 1 · 59w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>374113 :yay:

    Really glad you enjoyed it! Ch 2 is coming soon! :trollestia:

    No really, it is! :scootangel:

    #33 · Chapter 1 · 59w, 5d ago · · ·
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    almost makesm e wannap lay WoW again..then i think of pandas and i run away lol great stroy tho looking forward to more.

    #34 · Chapter 1 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    omg I want to read more:eeyup::yay:

    #35 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>375447

    >>377353

    With the release of Chapter 2, your wish has been granted. :twilightsmile:

    Hope you enjoy it! :trollestia:

    #36 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378480I know it's your story, but it would be cool to get the five mane characters to be turned into one just like Rainbow Dash:eeyup:

    #37 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378550

    Well, if you turn all of them, it really loses it's touch.

    But, who am I to say? Maybe another pony will get transformed.

    Maybe.

    #38 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378570True, but it would be awsome though right?

    #39 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378570

    >>378550

    I have to agree with Urdreth, having them all turn would be a bit of an exaggeration, as it would remove a lot of the friendship elements I set out to draw on when I decided to write this fic. (Like supporting a friend in need, even though you can't physically relate to what they're going through, etc)

    Originally I had planned the story's first few chapters before I wrote anything solid, but during chapter 2's writing (in which I changed a lot of ideas and essentially rewrote the last half twice) I realized I preferred taking the story's plot one chapter at a time.

    So, what I mean to say is I really have no idea in regards to whether or not any ponies will be turned in the future. :trollestia:

    #40 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Yay, now to download to my phone and read!

    EDIT: curses, wont download to phone...

    #41 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378602I understand

    #42 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Yay, that was unexpected and awesome!

    Cant wait for more chapters :D

    #43 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Amazing chapter and if I haven't already i give thee 5 out of 5 moustaches :moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache: oh and a confused rainbowdash :rainbowhuh:

    #44 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I have two questions:

    -How much blood does a vampire drink each time?

    -Does drinking something's blood kill it?

    #45 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Pffft, oh, so the FAQ wants to download to my phone, but not the actual chapter XD

    #46 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    not true in the death knight starting area you was brought back by necromancers not the lich king

    #47 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378782

    I see. :rainbowderp: I'll research that and place the detailed answer there later. The point I meant to get across was that DKs can't make DKs. :eeyup:

    >>378769

    :trollestia:

    #48 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Very Informational indeedly

    #49 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I love being a pre-reader: I get spoilers and I get to read before all of you. :trollestia:

    #50 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I know Tak and Urdeth already know this, but I want to make my support public. This is just about the best crossfic I've ever read so far, after My Little Time Lord, and I really want this to continue. Keep writing: Youve past your first hurdles writing, but you have many left to jump.

    #51 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378766

    I'm going to answer this in human terms; I don't honestly know a whole lot about pony anatomy when it comes to this stuff. Do the mental math if you want to turn it into pony numbers. :derpyderp2:

    "How much blood does a vampire drink each time?" - Will add that to the FAQ. The answer is between one half to one pint of blood per day, assuming there has been no serious damage taken and/or the vampire hasn't over-exerted themselves. Each day 'stacks' on the next, meaning if you go for three days without blood, you need approximately 1.5 to 3 pints of blood to become fully sated again.

    "Does drinking something's blood kill it?" Depends on whether or not the vampire leave's enough blood for the victim to survive, I suppose.

    I spent about 20 minutes researching the math behind human blood regeneration, how much it can lose, etc; being a software engie I usually like to have my numbers correct. But, after reading my long-winded reply back to myself, I've decided to not count the numbers too closely, preferably not at all. I think it would interrupt the creative flow of the story if I had to count every pint a vampire drinks. :twilightoops:

    But, I will ensure it's realistic within the bounds of realisticness, to keep the story containing rainbow coloured ponies and death knights realistic. :rainbowderp:

    Thanks for your questions! :pinkiehappy:

    #52 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378875

    Haha yeah you get to put up with the derp that is my beta chapters. :rainbowlaugh:

    >>378885

    :rainbowderp: Wow! Thank-you! :pinkiehappy:

    Maybe something will happen and I'll end up on EqD one day! :trixieshiftright: (How does one get on EqD anyways; I've never looked into it :scootangel:)

    Really though, thanks for the compliment. I honestly didn't expect anywhere near this many readers and support when I first wrote it. :twilightblush:

    #53 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #56 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    My jaw just went flying straight through the sidewalk. It hurt. A lot.

    #57 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>378806 of course I just think the Lich king past on the know how on the rune crafting and making runeblades to the other death knights  

    #58 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    heheehheh, raibowdash is gonna get the noms pretty soon:pinkiecrazy:, and when she does nopony is safe....................

    #59 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>379354

    I agree :pinkiesmile:

    I take runeforge enchantments for granted in WoW. Get new weapon, instant enchantment, no cost. :rainbowdetermined2:

    #61 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>380302

    Alphonse will be geting some of that soon :ajsmug:,

    Flutershy are jelly of him:fluttershysad:

    #62 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I was gonna call Bull on the hole Vampire thing but i suppose you could consider them vampires i always thought of it more as sanguakinesis  But as a brony and a wow player i can accept what you have done whit it and enjoy the story

    Light be with you

    #64 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>381776 then again if alphonse dosent need to drink blood RD might not either

    #65 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>381784

    All vampires need blood in the show, even Alphonse. Can't say anymore without ruining plot stuff. :scootangel:

    #66 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 3d ago · · ·
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    aww i wish Rainbow became a death knight the eyes and the voice would be AWESOME on her shed be not 20% but 50% cooler! :rainbowdetermined2:

    #67 · Chapter 1 · 59w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I hate polymorph

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

    I love polymorph all though I'm more of a frost man when it comes to Death Knight

    #68 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>378782

    >>378806

    *Pushes up nerd glasses* Technically, the necromancers are taking power straight from the "god of death" himself, the Lich King to raise the dead. Therefore, a Death Knight that has been separated from the Lich King (With the whole Sent-To-A-Different-Plane-of-Existance-And-Breaking-From-His-Will thing) should not have what it takes to raise, bind and command a sentient soul. :twistnerd:

    And, finally, in the Death Knight starting area, you were hand-picked by the Lich King himself to be raised as not some lowly accolyte, but as a champion of the Scourge, so who's to say he didn't have direct influence in raising you?

    Wow-lore nerd, AWAAY!

    #70 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>387164

    Indeed, gentlecolt, it seems as if manure has "just gotten real".

    #71 · Chapter 2 · 59w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Well that was awsome

    #72 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 22h ago · · ·
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    >>381606

    Light be with you

    ALLIANCE SCUM! FOR THE HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORDE!!!!!!!!!

    Anyway, back to work, Tak!

    #73 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 20h ago · · ·
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    >>389159 Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it! :rainbowdetermined2:

    #74 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 8h ago · 1 · ·
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    A fellow death knight!

    Larorn would love to meet you. Unless you're unholy, then he'd love to kill you. Especially since you got wings.

    #75 · Chapter 3 · 59w, 18m ago · 1 · ·
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    >>393299

    On my DK in WoW, I'm frost now. Used to be unholy but it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. :fluttercry:

    For Alphonse in the story, I don't really specify a talent spec, I just focus on making him look badass when he fights. :pinkiehappy:

    #76 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    some where somehow someone was clopping to that:pinkiesick:

    #77 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Yay, and are my claws powered by the almighty ability of the gods known as FIRST!?

    #78 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #79 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410141:trollestia::trollestia:

    u mad ???? :trollestia:

    #80 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Also long as it's not Black Blood Brothers level of blood sucking, then I don't think anyone will mind.:twilightsmile:

    #83 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    SO leo came there before hmmmm

    also when you switch perspective could you say who the perspective is going into and where it is

    #84 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410367

    Not quite sure what you mean... I usually try to paint the setting in every stanza.

    If I failed to do so, let me know. :scootangel:

    #85 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410375 like this

    Rainbows Dashes house - Fluttershy

    Fluttershy looked up into Rainbow’s eyes; she had landed on top of her in the fall. “I’m so sorry Rainbow, are you hurt?” She saw the blood on Rainbow’s head, not realizing it was hers. “Oh my... please let me help you.”

    just a suggestion

    #86 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410386 This is a direct continuation from Chapter two. The setting was already painted there.

    #87 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410386

    Also, I'm not trying to be rude to criticism or anything. I'll go over it again and see if I think it needs to be changed.

    Thanks for your suggestion.

    #88 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410404 i wasn't trying to be rude either just it is hard oftentimes for people (me mostly) to follow who is talking and where they are i apologies if you thought i was trying to be condescending in anyway:fluttercry:

    #89 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410404

    fun fact, one out of 2 people enjoy rape.......:pinkiecrazy:

    #90 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410414

    Not at all, I value your criticism. :pinkiesmile:

    Thanks again! :rainbowdetermined2:

    #91 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410423 cool bro

    /]

    #95 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>410866

    cant see it

    #96 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #97 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>362382

    I was reading over the comments and saw this; it got me thinking: Zulway has a Foot Palace, would Lyra have a Hand Palace?

    :pinkiecrazy:

    #98 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>411501

    You're BAD.

    No jokes. You. One year.

    Anyway, once again, I loved pre-reading this. Keep writing- I can't wait for the next chapter!

    #99 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>411565

    The last pony who didn't laugh at my jokes ended up like this:

    :pinkiecrazy:

    Jokes aside, I'm glad you liked it!

    Chapter 4 on it's way: Valve Time! :trollestia:

    #100 · Chapter 4 · 58w, 3d ago · · ·
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    DAMN!!! didn't see this coming.:eeyup:

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