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    Denim_Blue's Stories (3)

    • Duties
      Life is full of surprises. Sometimes, we must take on duties we may not be entirely ready for.

      198,514 words · 9,132 views · 951 likes · 23 dislikes
    • April Showers
      As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers...and rainbows. Spike learns this first-hand.
      66,838 words · 4,581 views · 346 likes · 14 dislikes
    • The Stars Above Know
      Sometimes we have to make sacrifices. It is a lesson that Luna in particular is familiar with.
      29,408 words · 371 views · 41 likes · 1 dislikes
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    Spike has grown into a handsome young drake and has found the confidence to ask Rarity out at last. But even the best-laid plans can go awry, and life rains on Spike's parade, until he learns first-hand that every storm, no matter how bad, has a silver lining to it.

    First Published
    21st May 2012
    Last Modified
    18th Feb 2013

    Comments ( 243 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Is this SpikexRD ship? or i'm wrong, lol?

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Needs moar views!

    #3 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    #4 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>625294

    Their just spamming you

    #5 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >> Vidaldas

    Their just spamming you

    #6 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Good story!

    I hope you make a chapter two! and a :moustache: to you!

    #7 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    SpikeXRainbow Dash?

    HAven't seen anything like this, so I won't dislike....depends on the outcome of the story, so for now.....I shall like.:trixieshiftright:

    #8 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    eeyup rainbow dash has been shiped with everypony, except ponygaga:coolphoto:

    #9 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    #10 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    :moustache::heart::rainbowkiss:

    this ship is so much win

    #11 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Well, you've got me hooked. Can't wait to see how this plays out. SpikexRainbow has always been my crack pairing of choice.

    #12 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I perfer Rarity and Spike but a Rainbow and Spike I would not say no just it better be good. And so far its good.

    Only problem i have is I never want to see Rarity shipped with big mac or blueblood does are the ones i see that will never work. Fancy Pants IDK it could work but he has flur and IDK im a little biss to Spike and Rarity. IDK it seems right. She wants a gentlemen and someone to be their for her. Spike is willing to fight to protect her.

    Seems like a nice Knight and Princess story with those two.

    Anyways not bad I like it. I do want to see me.

    #13 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    What a novel pairing! I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. :twilightsmile:

    #14 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Seal of approval! :moustache:

    #15 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I am really enjoying this so far and would like to see how this plays out.

    I did notice one little grammar mistake when Spike and Twilight start dinner. “The pepper does adds to the flavor,”

    #16 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    FRIENDZONED!!!

    #17 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Rainbow and Spike! YA SOMEONE DI IT

    FAVED!!!!!

    #18 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    hehe i always enjoyed spike being shipped with any of the mane 6 except rarity.

    i love it.:pinkiehappy::rainbowkiss::twilightsmile:

    #19 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Huh, don't think I have ever read a Rainbow Spike ship, not bad so far.

    #20 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I really like the extremely rare ship of Spike x Dash, to be fair Rainbow is a lot more likeable than Rarity. I have a feeling Dash is gonna be going out with Spike to that restaurant because let's face it I'd be a shame to cancel those diner reservations and not to mention the cancellation fee and if spike got a suit it maybe too late to get his deposit back. I shall track this fic.

    Peace Out.

    #21 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    my heart broke for spike. unusual ship is good :rainbowkiss:

    #22 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    my eyes misted in a very manly manner twards the end................:twilightsheepish:

    aww who am i kiding i bawed like a bitch:fluttercry::fluttercry::applecry::applecry::applecry::fluttercry:

    get to the rainbowxspike quickley so i feel less like a bitch

    #23 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    It's all right, Spike, RD's got your back. :ajbemused: What? No serious RD emote? I am disappoint... Why can I not properly express my feelings over what I have just so recently read in the form of colorful, equine (and one dragon), host-provided emotes?

    #24 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 1d ago · · ·
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    And now poor ol Spike is on the rebound, nice.

    Good work so far Denim_Blue, not a lot of Rainbow Dash+Spike fics out there which is a shame but this one does a great job for the ship. Looking forward to your next update, and seeing what happens next.

    #25 · Chapter 1 · 52w, 12h ago · · ·
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    Good story, and unusual shipping. Keep it up!

    #26 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 6d ago · · ·
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    danm you. i've been working on a RD x Spike fic for a about a week now and then you pop one out. don't want to upload for fear of people thinking i'm copying. Great fic tho, faved.

    #27 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 6d ago · · ·
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    ^^ you could still upload.

    we don't have enough :moustache::heart::rainbowkiss: stories as it is.

    #28 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 5d ago · · ·
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    Great start, I love where this is going. This is the first Spike shipping fic that's actually caught my interest.

    Looking forward to the next chapter.

    #29 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 4d ago · · ·
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    SpikexRainbowDash = One of my favorite ships, yet there's so damned little of it. I sure hope that's where this is going.

    #30 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This looks interesting. I've seen Dash shipped with everything (yes, even the kitchen sink) but never Spike before. Your writing is quite good, and I look forward to seeing more. Keep up the awesome work :pinkiehappy:

    #31 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 3d ago · · ·
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    MOAR!

    Plz continue=)

    #32 · Chapter 1 · 51w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Updates! Soon! Please!

    #33 · Chapter 1 · 49w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I really, really like this so far! Your overall writing is very good and I like RDxSpike ship too. (even though it's quite unusual)

    Can't wait for an update! Please do it soon!! :yay:

    #34 · Chapter 1 · 49w, 2d ago · · ·
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    My dear sir/ma'am, you are awesome.:rainbowkiss: Take all of my stars. TAKE 'EEEEEM!:flutterrage:

    Original pairing (maybe not but who cares), awesome story-BRILLIANT!!:raritystarry:

    #35 · Chapter 1 · 48w, 3d ago · · ·
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    BRING ON THE NEXT CHAPTER :coolphoto::raritywink::twilightsmile:

    #36 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    SpikeXRd? I knew the pegasus was full of herself but still...

    #38 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Finally an update. I did enjoy how it's going. Hoping to see Chapter 3 in the near future.

    #39 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>770808 ha

    i see what you did there

    #40 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Interesting. I've never really thought about this pairing (or how on earth it would work) but I think I like it. Looking forward to the next chapter - you have really nice character development and nothing seems forced. Keep it up :pinkiehappy:

    #41 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I haven't had such enjoyment taking my time to read a fic since Kindred Spirits good job you're doing amazing to me. :pinkiesmile:

    #42 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This story is awesome.

    #43 · Chapter 1 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    OH MY GOD!!! The moment I read Fancy Pants' first line, I was in deep pain (good kind of feeling pain, the pain that was intended). Spike was going to get rejected without even a date to say that he was allowed to try!:fluttercry::pinkiesad2::twilightoops: (adding the crying Rarity doesn't feel right in this situation) The rest of the conversation felt like I was getting dragged across a long hall way carpeted in coarse sandpaper!:twilightoops::fluttercry:

    IT HURTS SO GOOOOD!:raritydespair::fluttershbad:

    Its great to see another Spash fic after the only other one on this site seemingly died well before I found it and left everyone on a cliffhanger when the feels were really rolling.:ajsleepy:

    Best of luck on your dive into one of the rarest pairings in the fandom, despite the fact that Dash goes with everyone:rainbowdetermined2::rainbowwild:

    Looking foward to the development of :moustache:+:rainbowwild:=:heart:!

    Thumb and fave!

    And now Kiss! :moustache::rainbowkiss:

    #44 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    In the Rainbow factory...:pinkiecrazy::scootangel:

    Where your fears and horrors come true...:rainbowdetermined2:

    (Sorry, the talk about the weather factory made me think of the rainbow factory. Funny how many of the fics make the weather system in Equestria to be a big painful beauracracy)

    >>771296 Isnt that GildaXSpike?

    :yay:MOAR!!

    Edit: Heh, funny. Of the 7 posts currently showing for me as I post this, 3 of the posters have a Spike avatar.

    Just something I noticed.

    #45 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Im remember correctly? this is RDxSPike, right?

    #46 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    D'awwww. I'm glad to see that they were able to talk things through.

    #47 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I worry for the people who still aren't sure this is a RainbowSpike fic. Really, what are the two characters focused most on in this? :rainbowwild:

    Anywho, this is what I like to see. Big, long, ship-building chapters. Gotta love 'em.

    #48 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This is exceptionally well written, and it features a grown Spike. Add that to the reasonably rare Spike/RD ship and you have a winner. :twilightsmile:

    #49 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Glad this updated. And I'm also liking how you're working the relationship slow and organic top the story. Very nice work, I hope you write more soon.

    #50 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>771797 Damn Skippy and its amazing :yay:

    #51 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Good chapter, my dear friend.

    #52 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Very well written, I liked this chapter quite a bit.

    Looking forward to the "date".

    #53 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Give me more... :rainbowkiss:

    #54 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Very well written stuff here :pinkiehappy: I love the pacing in this story. Not too slow, not too fast, just right. Also, I think you wrote the scene with Rarity and Spike excellently. It was bittersweet, but still oh so very sweet. First time ever that I've actually liked Rarity as a character, in-show or in fics. Congratulations, not only have you written a really enjoyable piece of fanfiction, you've also achieved the impossible :pinkiesmile:

    #55 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Liking it so far. :twilightsmile:

    #56 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 20h ago · · ·
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    This is great! Very well written, and paced. The development is nice and natural.

    The only note I have is that "everyone/anyone" is used quite frequently, rather than "everypony/anypony". I don't know if this is done to include Spike or not, but I thought I'd point it out.

    #57 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 19h ago · · ·
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    :moustache: X :rainbowkiss: ? yep.....this is relevant to my interests.

    #58 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 18h ago · · ·
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    Augh, damn, I read that so fast... need... update...

    #59 · Chapter 2 · 48w, 15h ago · · ·
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    Is it strange that I'm listening to MK7's Rainbow Road as I read this?:unsuresweetie:

    #60 · Chapter 2 · 47w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>773020 I was following that story from EqD as best I could (since its only on docs) but lost track of it since I get all of my pony needs here and the story updated infrequently. Thanks for helping me refind it!

    #61 · Chapter 2 · 47w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>783034 No prob its amazing :rainbowkiss:

    #62 · Chapter 2 · 47w, 16h ago · · ·
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    >>770858 Dat last image.  Where does one find such wondrous things?

    #63 · Chapter 2 · 47w, 3h ago · · ·
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    >>817471

    Bing. Yes, that's right. Bing. Not Google. 'Cause fuck Google.

    #64 · Chapter 2 · 46w, 5d ago · · ·
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    do more!!!!!!!! :flutterrage: pleaseeeeeeee!!!!! :fluttershysad:

    #65 · Chapter 1 · 46w, 1d ago · · ·
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    dat rainbowspike

    #66 · Chapter 2 · 46w, 1d ago · · ·
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    MOAR PLEASE

    #67 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I cannot wait for the next epic installment.

    #68 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Any idea when the next fantabulous chapter may be expected?

    #69 · Chapter 2 · 43w, 4d ago · · ·
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    :moustache: +:rainbowkiss:? Awesome

    #70 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I prefer :moustache: :heart: :ajbemused: but this is good! Keep up the good work.

    #71 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    7 A.M. wakin' up in the mornin'...

    (gotta grab my bowl, gotta have cereal)

    #72 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Go for it Rainbow! Kiss Spike already!

    #73 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Returning from vacation.  While traveling, get this updated.  Best. Return Drive. Ever.  Don't worry I am not driving :pinkiesmile:.  Best wishes!

    #74 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    A chapter filled with massive amounts of d'aaawwww.

    I do commend you, sir. The development of the relationship is well paced and feels more natural than most such stories on this site. It's a sign of a good author, IMHO, who takes his time to properly describe a narrative that works.

    Good job, and MOAR FRAGNABBIT! ;)

    #75 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I absolutely adore this. RainbowxSpike is great; especially with your slightly more mature Dash, who lets her bravado drop when in the presence of a good friend. :pinkiehappy:

    #76 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Honestly didn't think I'd like SpikexRD but this is really good, I look forward to more. :twilightsmile:

    #77 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I've never really been a fan of any SpikeXpony stuff before this. Maybe it's the way you write... but, I'm loving what you have so far.

    Bravo, good sir. :moustache:

    #78 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    great story so far !

    #79 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I always liked the idea of Spike being a little bit older (for dragon standards). He seems like he would be a real bro :moustache:

    #80 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Take all the likes I have. Just keep writing how you are now.:rainbowkiss:

    #81 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    NEW CHAPTER! Finally! Long and awesome, the way I like it!

    #82 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This is wonderful! Very well-written, perfect pacing, it's 3 in the morning why am I still awake reading this oh yeah because it's awesome. Wait... Anyways, keep up the great work. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this.

    Please keep writing, I'll keep reading!

    #83 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>987227 I just realized. I did that exact thing this moening! Except i got up at 6:00 instead of 7.:derpytongue2:

    #84 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    :rainbowkiss:

    #85 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I really like how this is developing.

    #86 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    it's been two weeks...

    of going cross country..

    camping...

    without reading...

    finally finding wi-fi...

    seeing the updates...

    then...

    THIS!...

    YEEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

    #87 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    #88 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Awesome chapter! :eeyup: hetero-Dash ships are always awesome, and suddenly I have this craving for pizza :derpytongue2:

    One thing though: you seem to have misspelled Owlowiscious :twilightoops: not such a big thing, I know, but it still distracted me for a while :twilightsheepish:

    #89 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>995345

    Yeah, there's been a bit of gray area with his name. I used the mlp wiki page for reference and went with Owloysius after much debate, if only because I like the spelling of it more, and it's closer to Aloysius. Honestly, I don't think there's really a wrong way to spell it based on the wiki page.

    #90 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>995951

    Eh, guess you got a point there :twilightsmile:

    #91 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Well, that's my RainbowSpike fix for the day. There are still quite a few ships that don't have the amount of attention they deserve, and this is one of them.

    Hey, it looks like Lotus has her eye on the drake. Better move in, Dashie. :rainbowhuh:

    #92 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 1d ago · · ·
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    This, my good friend, is a pleasant surprise. Quite fantastic and I look forward to seeing the next chapter. :twilightsmile:

    #93 · Chapter 1 · 42w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Oh man that sucks. Poor Spike but he held on like a trooper till he was out the Rarity's door.

    #94 · Chapter 3 · 42w, 16h ago · · ·
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    Yay! Another excellent chapter. You really make this ship work, even if I was a bit iffy about it at the start (Spike shipping is usually just weird for me). I love how mature they both are - but RD really needs to join the Wonderbolts. I dunno why, but fics where she doesn't make me sad for some reason. Anywho, awesome writing (a few errors here and there, but easily overlooked - I didn't really get snagged on them anyway), awesome pacing and I'm left eagerly awaiting more. Have a Spikestache and a happy Rainbow :moustache::rainbowkiss:

    #95 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 6d ago · · ·
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    It's kinda slow.  Kinda boring.  But I guess that's just how it's developing.

    Could be broken up a bit more.

    #96 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I'm liking this very very much. Hetero ships, even relatively unusual ones like this, are so rare and this is remarkably well done and editted. I'm charmingly delighted that Ludwikia put me on to it, even by accident. Let there be more.

    #97 · Chapter 3 · 40w, 5d ago · · ·
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    I generally hate when stories like this play down the inherent conflict of a cross-species romance, but since Spike and Dash are such conflicting character types to begin with, it works.

    #98 · Chapter 3 · 38w, 5d ago · · ·
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    This is a really good story.  Not exactly the best writing, but a great story.

    I assume you're going to continue it at some point.....right!?

    #99 · Chapter 3 · 35w, 4d ago · · ·
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    So, I assume the author's dead.   That sucks.

    #100 · Chapter 3 · 35w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1275755

    No, I assure you that I'm very much alive. Just been busy with my other stories until recently, as well as the usual day-to-day stuff in RL. However, I'm now working on chapter 4 of this story. Hope to have it up by mid-October at the very latest.:twilightsmile:

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