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    GentlemanJ's Stories (10)

    • Lazy Summer Days
      Life's not just for adventures. Sometimes, the best stories happen on lazy summer days.

      18,887 words · 3,551 views · 438 likes · 6 dislikes
    • Trouble Meets Disaster
      Marshal Graves gets settled in, but is called away on duty. Oddly enough, Sweetie Belle tags along.
      13,360 words · 4,068 views · 469 likes · 8 dislikes
    • Two Kinds of Complications
      Rarity wants a date. Sweetie Belle wants a brother. Lucky Graves just wants a day without headaches.
      14,369 words · 4,183 views · 465 likes · 8 dislikes
    • So... What Happens Next?
      Ordered to stay in Ponyville, Graves finds that his new life will take some getting used to.
      6,684 words · 4,357 views · 474 likes · 9 dislikes
    • Untangling the Knot
      21,524 words · 3,633 views · 460 likes · 9 dislikes
    • Return to the Gala
      38,483 words · 5,321 views · 516 likes · 12 dislikes
    • When the Man Comes Around
      21,936 words · 10,187 views · 625 likes · 16 dislikes
    • Spring Fever
      2,364 words · 3,629 views · 277 likes · 5 dislikes
    • Happily Ever After
      22,948 words · 3,482 views · 456 likes · 16 dislikes
    • A Long, Winding Road
      43,497 words · 1,523 views · 297 likes · 14 dislikes

    The fifth story in The Journey of Graves.

    A week has passed since the ill-fated events in Rarity's boutique. The encounter has left a deep impression on Graves as he grows colder and more distant than ever before. Rarity, feeling responsible, wants desperately to make amends, but the multitude of fears and worries plaguing her have made this next to impossible. Even with the help of their friends, it's going to take a miracle to untangle this knot.

    First Published
    13th Apr 2012
    Last Modified
    6th May 2012

    Comments ( 177 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I love this series:yay:

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    #3 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Wait.....fifth? I MISSED THE FORTH?!

    *Passed out*

    My good sir, have a gif.

    #4 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Nice..I can't wait for more!!!!!

    #5 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Short but as usual it is excellent!

    #6 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    It's 11:30 at night here, I hope you realize I almost woke up my dad when I saw that the next portion of this series had been posted. I can honestly say that... I fucking LOVE this series!

    #7 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Ha! I'm liking these a fair bit... Though the name, his appearance/mental image 'I get anyway' I can't help but be reminded of the hero Graves, from League of Legends...

    Anyway prolly overthinking things, or really out of it, damn ponies drive me to insomnia.... Really loving the series though either way.

    #8 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Saw this and decided to read the whole series.

    Extremely well done. I can't wait for the next chapter!

    Good job by the way.

    :moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache: (well deserved mustaches)

    #9 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This...This was created by GOD :raritystarry:

    :heart: LOVE THIS :heart:

    #10 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>450820>>450646>>450628>>450272>>450063>>450003>>450001>>449406>>449397

    (Hope this works...)

    Thought it'd be tacky to have 9 comments from myself in a row, so I'mma just do this and let you know that I love you all. Thanks for all the gifs, moustaches, hearts, and encouragements, and of course, unintelligible yelling (I'm looking at you, grey conscience :rainbowlaugh:). You guys (and girls) rock! Thanks!

    #11 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>450628

    Actually got a good bit of inspiration from him (good eye!). Think that, de-age him about 20 years, and it should actually be pretty close.

    #12 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>451985 Not a problem in the slightest my friend, only reason I didn't finish the first 4 in one night was cause I was up till 3 a.m. reading em. :rainbowkiss:

    #13 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Aaaaand now I'm call caught up.

    Alas, Graves comes face to face with the veteran's challenge = Being with normal people.

    #14 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>451985 By Celestia's mane, if any of us here make it big, we are all gonna MAKE them read your stories! :pinkiecrazy: ( Btw, New account, past one was EmeraldBlaze...oh well, one extra watching.:ajsmug: )

    #15 · Chapter 1 · 57w, 3d ago · · 2 ·
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    Ah another example of the stereotypical masculine behavior, not deal with ones emotions. Honestly he is keeping it all in, as society dictates a mascuine male should do with his emotions other then anger or such, and now he is only causing himself more pain. Honestly if he would just be more open with his feelings and talk about things he would come to realize that it is not as bad as it seems.

    *shrugs with a sigh* Honestly, and one wonders why most crimes are caused by men. Its because they were raised in a society that made them think that aggression and domanince over everything is the only way to be masculine and also made them emotionally repressed. Really when you think about it most male crimes are the product of society's stereotypical view on things.

    #16 · Chapter 2 · 57w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Good, good, shorter the the others but still good

    For your hard work, you deserve a Derpy so here you go :derpytongue2:

    #17 · Chapter 2 · 57w, 3d ago · · ·
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    All good so far!

    keep up the good work my dear sir! :moustache:

    #18 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    :derpytongue2: CAMIO :derpytongue2: I FREAKING LOVE THIS :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: FIVE OUT FIVE LIKE ALLWAYS :heart:

    #19 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
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    Please don't tell me I'm the only one here who wanted to see those annoying diamond dogs jet shot between the eyes and knocked out for a couple of hours!

    If it is just me I'll.....well........ enjoy my own little violent imagination and extra scene for this story :pinkiecrazy:

    #20 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Any good writing software you guys use to write these storys? Got a plan but not good writing tools. Any suggestions?

    #21 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>465761

    I just use Microsoft Word. Set to no spacing with a left indent and just learn to use type brackets for bold, centering, italics, etc. Works for me.

    #22 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>465893 Thanks! now I only need to get it

    #23 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Damnit Twilight! & yeah >>465633 I definitely want to see that as well, so whatever!

    Looking forward to next update!

    #24 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    .....ooooooh boy.....Twilight.....you really need to plan for weather....but then again maybe bad weather will help.....maybe.....

    #25 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    "He’s won’t be a bother, will he Rarity?”

    I believe he's should be a he.

    On another note, SH*T IS GOING DOWN NEXT CHAPTER!!

    Can't wait.

    #26 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>466448

    Duly noted and adjusted: much appreciated! :twilightsmile:

    #27 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    a storm be brewin'... literally

    #28 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>465893

    If you ever lose Microsoft Words

    Get this ---> Openoffice, free and like million times better than MS heh. Good chapter by the way.

    #29 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>466930

    Thanks! Was it good enough to get you to watch me? (I'm shameless when it comes to that):pinkiehappy:

    #30 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 12h ago · · ·
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    Shits about to go down.

    #31 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 9h ago · · ·
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    >>466877

    Why didn't I think of that...?

    #32 · Chapter 3 · 57w, 9h ago · · ·
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    >>471230 because I said that in a different story

    #33 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I can't belive it, Your series is the best one i've read and still you don't get the good attention you deserves, Those how havn't read this is missing out on some damn good fiction. :derpytongue2: Always five out of five :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: and five out of five :moustache: :moustache: :moustache: :moustache:  :moustache:

    #34 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>475640

    And as always, your words fill my heart with sunshine all the while. :pinkiehappy: You sir, are a true gentleman, and I tip my hat to you.:moustache:

    #35 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I love this fic. :pinkiehappy:

    Okay, there are humans. Okay, the protagonist is a little stereotyped.

    This is a simple story, there aren't vulgarities, useless violence and logical mistakes.

    So... I love this fic. :moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache::moustache:

    (Sorry for my poor english :derpyderp1:)

    #36 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>475710

    Hey man, it's all good, and glad you're enjoying it! Have you started from the beginning of the series?

    #37 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>475829

    Yes... I read all :scootangel:

    My favorites are Trouble Meets Disaster and Two Kinds of Complications :moustache:

    #38 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>475944

    Nice! If you have any feedback, comments, or suggestions on what you liked, how I could improve, and so on, please send me a message. Thanks!

    #39 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Think you can give us a picture of what these things look like? Be nice.

    #40 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>476302

    All in due time, my friend. All in due time. :raritywink:

    #41 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I've gotta admit, I usualy utterly dispise humanised fics "HIE aside" but I do really like this series, I was just wondering earlyer today when this was gonna update again & another good chapter. Though what the hay is a Skullpion?

    #42 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    This story is great but its really sad to see It go without recognition but I hope you continue this story as many of these ideas are inspired. I especially love the spell guns does that mean in the normal universe he's a unicorn? Anyway great story great writing and a awesome writer good job

    #43 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>476513

    I usually update every two to three days so I have time to work on new installments. Just posted one today, and I'm hoping to post again Sunday. As for skullpions, they'll be revealed in the next chapter. :raritywink:

    Oh yeah. Thanks for giving my stories a chance! I know a lot of people don't like humanized fics, which may be why my story is fairly low profile. I was wondering: what don't you like about them in general, and what makes mine different? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. :twilightsmile:

    #44 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>476558 Yup. Graves would be a unicorn. Actually one of the reasons why I humanized it: really wanted the spell gun idea, and it just didn't seem to work as ponies, among other things (like the necessity for clothes, for example).

    And not gonna lie, low views make me sad, but people like you make me very, very happy indeed. I still have plenty of ideas, and I intend to put them all down in print: thanks for the support and hope you keep enjoying! :twilightsmile:

    #45 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>477548 Ah but of cource, I mean absolutely no disrespect. But sometimes authors will do totaly random things making the charactors act crazy "Which I'm guilty of, not very good writer" but the reason I don't usualy like it is because it's usualy like "Okay! This is a MLP fic everyone still has their names but Twilight is a pegasus & Fluttershy is now assertive & Rarity is now a hobo" Becomes something totally different then what it is based off of.

    Though I really did/do like this story '& the series' after I read it. Though I'm curious what he would look like as a pony, are there any sketches or anything of him? Human or otherwise, cause I cant stop picturing him like the "Graves" from League of legends... Sorry! I tend to go on.

    #46 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>477580 No disrespect taken! :rainbowlaugh: True, people have bashed my stories for being humanized, but I appreciate your comment. The only reason I did it was because there were a few elements I really wanted to put in (like the spell gun, flexibility with clothing, etc.), that just didn't work as ponies. I try to stay true to the characters, so the only real difference it makes in my writing is saying "person" instead of "pony", "hands" instead of "hooves," and so on.

    Actually, Graves from LoL isn't a bad comparison: I actually based the marshal's uniform off of his (though this Graves never wears it). De-age him to his early 20's, give him grey eyes, and it's a pretty fair comparison. As for pics, I'm a horrible, horrible artist, so I can't draw them myself. If I can find a good artist, hopefully I can commission some work. Keeping my fingers crossed! :twilightsmile:

    #47 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>477602

    The humanization is probably one of the main reasons I like it. Personality is the most important aspect anyway and humanizing does make the story flow easier.

    #48 · Chapter 4 · 56w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Awesome chapter, and don't worry about the views you're giving the people who read it a wonderful story. :pinkiehappy:

    #49 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    what kind of chimera?

    #50 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    So that was what he fought in the beginning of the story. Clever J, clever. :derpytongue2:

    Can't wait for more :heart:

    #51 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    aw snap

    #52 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>481976

    Aw shucks, now yer makin' me blush. :eeyup:

    #53 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>483360

    Traditional greek mythos chimera:head of a lion, body of a goat, and snake for a tail.

    #54 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Good action scene :moustache:

    I'm reading the action parts of your preceding stories. You have improved the description of action scenes. :moustache:

    Good job :pinkiehappy:

    I wait for the next chapter :raritywink:

    (Sorry. I think I made a mistake in the verbs' times :derpyderp2:)

    #55 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Oh boy. Shits going down

    #56 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Graves the eternal badass.

    #57 · Chapter 5 · 56w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This story gives me major gusta.

    #58 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 14h ago · · ·
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    Go on Graves kick its ass!

    #59 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 14h ago · · ·
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    Sweetness.

    #60 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 14h ago · · ·
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    Excellent! As always you make my day :pinkiehappy:

    You are a true Bro, getting 20% Cooler every day :rainbowkiss:

    #61 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 12h ago · · ·
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    This is the most delightful and underrated story on FimFiction :moustache:

    #62 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 12h ago · · ·
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    *Sees update* Huh-but-I- I have homework :pinkiesad2: Eh screw it *Reads anyway*

    #63 · Chapter 6 · 56w, 11h ago · · ·
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    The fifth story of The Journey of Graves?

    More like the final. Lawl, Graves is so dead. :rainbowlaugh:

    #64 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I can't belive I didn't notice this until right now

    #65 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · 1 · ·
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    Greaves is a BADASS MOTHER F!@#$%. Your Argument is Invalid

    #66 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · · ·
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VYqnJVcQ7Q

    lol That's all I could say.

    #67 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · · ·
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    It's almost like I have read a portion of this before...

    IMA PSYCHIC. :rainbowlaugh:

    #68 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · · ·
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    :heart:

    I like this chapter, but it's too exaggerated. :derpytongue2:

    Wil the next chapter be romantic or will it remain adventurous? :moustache:

    #69 · Chapter 7 · 55w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>513491 or it was the text from the start of another chapter but modified slightly...but hey it could  be either one, you never know

    #70 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    That isn't very ladylike.

    #71 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    :trixieshiftleft: Very good, very good indeed. :trixieshiftright:

    Will we get some love relationship with Graves and Rarity like for example: Rarity kisses Graves making them blush in surprise for that stunt, ??? :rainbowhuh:

    Will the others get their a**es handed to them after Graves and Rarity get out of there? :rainbowhuh:

    #72 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    :heart:

    For the last lines: Oh, Rarity! :pinkiegasp:

    Good chapter :moustache:

    #73 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    HELL YES! SAY YES GRAVES!!! DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!

    #75 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
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    HAHAHAHAHA Oh MY GOD! Setting the mood that's excellent:rainbowlaugh:

    #76 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    all of my yes.:moustache:

    #77 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    CLOP INCOMING, BRACE YOURSELVES! on a side note, nice chapter, there is NO way I would have thought of using gems, even if I did know about the whole magical properties thing. on a side note, any garments that use those gems will be worth a bloody fortune

    #78 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

    #79 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>530327

    That's because Rarity is best pony. Never underestimate the creative powers of a girl who knows fashion. :raritywink:

    #80 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
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    There's nothing like almost dying and being trapped in a cave to get your libido going.  

    #82 · Chapter 8 · 55w, 19h ago · · ·
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    Incoming plot!

    #83 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    :heart:^:heart:

    I must be honest with you. When I read the last lines of eight chapter, I was afraid that the fic will get worse (fear of clop and trash :pinkiecrazy:), but I am wrong. :pinkiehappy:

    This chapter is stupendous, The story of to show the cutie mark is brillant. :heart:

    Congratulations, :moustache:

    (Sorry for my English. I have got some problems with these phrases :scootangel:)

    #84 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    me at the end of the chapter: :rainbowhuh: DAFUQ :rainbowhuh:

    Me after thinking about it: :rainbowlaugh: LOL, WTF :rainbowlaugh:

    Very good J, Very good indeed

    #85 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>544051

    Thank ye kindly, good sir! I try to keep it classy, as such is the gentleman's way. :moustache:

    #86 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>544087

    :derpyderp2: Not exactly sure what happened, but glad you enjoyed it!:twilightsmile:

    #87 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    How many more chapters are left?

    #88 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>544093 My first reaction after reading that Graves though to apologize to Rarity, I wasn't realy understanding (AD-HD, my brain sides dosen't realy connect that well with each other) but then after thinking about it (Processing...please wait) I found it funny.

    hope to see a new chapter soon

    With that said im of to the internet

    #89 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Rarity: :rainbowhuh:

    Graves: :rainbowhuh:

    #90 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    A little short, but still really good. I look forward to chapter 10. :twilightsmile:

    #91 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · 1 ·
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    Graves you troll.

    #92 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>544113

    One long chapter and an epilogue, both of which will be released together probably on Sunday. After that, I'll be taking a few weeks hiatus to finish up with graduation details and catch up on my writing. Details will be posted with the last chapters in of those blog things. :twilightsmile:

    #93 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>544051... did you get trolled? you were expecting something, but something else shows

    #94 · Chapter 9 · 54w, 5d ago · · ·
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    >>545503

    Awwwwwww yeaaahhhh! Sunday here I come!

    #95 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Best final of season :pinkiehappy:

    I haven't any words for descrive this story, I'm using only emoticons :pinkiehappy:

    :heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:^:moustache:

    These fics are understimated.

    >>545870

    I think no.

    #96 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Grats :), good job and I'll be waiting for your next installment to this series.

    #97 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Awsome installment, cant wait for the next one.

    #98 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Great you have got to keep these up! Wonder were your going to go with it from here though?

    #99 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Awesome work, can't wait for the next one. I love the whole marshals universe idea you created, one of my favorite stories/series.

    #100 · Chapter 11 · 54w, 3d ago · · ·
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    :moustache: you sir are a very good author and should feel proud of your work, truly looking forward to your next peice

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