Source
<

Rust 681200

Joined February 2012
1,561 followers

    Rust's Stories (6)

    • Racing the Starlight
      Princess: 1. Physics: O.

      1,470 words · 1,578 views · 246 likes · 1 dislikes
    • Dark Side of the Moon
      Princess Luna encounters a new society on the far side of the moon.
      37,741 words · 4,777 views · 558 likes · 7 dislikes
    • Dead or Alive
      Boba Fett attempts the greatest hunt of his career.
      29,301 words · 3,106 views · 598 likes · 12 dislikes
    • The Ballad of Echo the Diamond Dog
      A human finds himself in Equestria... He decides to forsake Ponyville and see the world instead.
      129,327 words · 16,486 views · 2,174 likes · 62 dislikes
    • Pest Control
      4,956 words · 4,193 views · 616 likes · 30 dislikes
    • Far From the Tree
      91,337 words · 4,971 views · 262 likes · 10 dislikes
    Source

    Equestria: it's a huge, wild land, bristling with myth, bursting at the seams with magic, and chock full of adventure, if you know where to look for it.  For a colorful group of explorers, however, that's just icing on the cake.  

    On a mission of exploration and revolution, the Cinderwings, the only pony-led diamond dog pack in recorded history, journey to the most fantastical places in the world in their quest to unite a scattered race under one banner.  From the highest peaks of the Crystal Mountains, to the lowest, coldest, blackest pits of Tartarus, they're bound for riches, glory, and nearly lethal amounts of cider!  With notable figures like Daring Do and the long-forgotten Patchwork Prince along for the ride, there's no telling what incredible adventures are in store.

    Be it battling sky pirates at the very roof of the world, braving the terrible splendor of Roam, the last great slaving city, or founding a nation in the heart of the Canterlot Caverns, only one thing can be certain for our heroes...

    ...It's going to get Legendary.


    The second in the Equestrian Epic series, involving Echo, a human-turned-diamond dog with a serious case of curiosity.  You can read the first one or begin here, it will not make too much of a difference.

    -Rated mature for sexual humor, light gore, and indirect scenes of intimacy.

    Edited by:  Nathan Traveler, RaiderRy4n, and Flame Runner

    Cover Art by: stupidyou3 of deviantart.com

    Now Featured on EQD, bitches!

    First Published
    4th Aug 2012
    Last Modified
    6th May 2013

    Comments ( 1,142 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 43w, 6d ago · 1 · ·
    Reply 

    F***ing beautiful.

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 3d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>926419

    I agree.  Let us sit back and watch the fireworks.

    #3 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · 1 · ·
    Reply 

    YES!!!!!!!!!! :flutterrage:

    Edit:

    You know, after reading the line where the guard raised his middle finger as a greeting to Ginger, I just had to stop reading for about 5 min.......BECAUSE I WAS LAUGHING SO HARD I COULD'NT SEE!!!!!!:rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh:

    Oh god, I can't wait for the day when Echo's vision becomes reality!

    #4 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    YES! YES! YES!

    #5 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 
    #6 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Instant win

    #7 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Yes yes yes yes yes YES! Finally here!

    >>1024726


    Edit: Dear lord, the formatting... it's.... it's beautiful :fluttercry:

    Avi
    #8 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Wohooo!!!

    #9 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>1030282 Well, fail.

    From the highest peaks of the Crystal Mountains, hmmm, that I have to see...

    #11 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    My computer froze when I clicked this and I raped my left-click. I was screaming, "CLICK IT! CLIIIIIICK!"

    #12 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Finally!!!!! Mother of balls!

    #13 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Yes! It's finally here!

    #14 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Yesssss. Good, good, let the legend flow into you....

    #15 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I love you!

    #16 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    HOLY JESUS FUCKING SHIT ON A CRACKER

    #17 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    And the wait is finally over.... MY GOD WHAT A STORY.

    #18 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 
    #19 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    YESSSSSSSSSSS!!

    #20 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    IT'S HERE. DEAR SWEET RUST IT'S HEAR! I  CRY TEARS OF JOY NOW. :raritycry: :raritycry: :raritycry:

    #21 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    AHHHHH!!! ^________^ That update made my night.

    #22 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I'm going to read it right now! And I'm sorry about your father... :fluttershysad:

    #23 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    IT LIVES! This is going to be great :twilightsmile:

    #24 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    The very end would be like if "Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness" came to the Xbox and turned into an RPG.

    So much want. Please make an achievment for every chapter. I love them now.

    #25 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Well my reading list just crashed and burned. This is at the top now.

    #26 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Dude. I fucking squeed. I was like Twilight when she got her cutiemark, when I saw this had been published. YES! :pinkiehappy:

    And... Sorry bout your father, dude. ;_;

    #27 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I'm in your story, fuckin' it up :trollestia:

    #28 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Weeeeow! Just in the time it took me to read chapter one, the likes jumped from 14 to 47.

    #29 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKMw_dA2uyQ

    Theme music.

    #30 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Actually, there's a method that Bushmen use to escape a fire.... they make a firebreak. They light the grass AHEAD of them in a line. By the time the fire BEHIND them has caught up, the fire AHEAD has burnt out, and they can walk (with a few singed toes) on the ashes.

    #31 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Now, I wonder what you're gonna do with him...

    #32 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    This part of the "Chess Game of the Gods" collab or you still doing your own thing?

    #33 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I enjoy the end. Quite the tip off to some older RPGs.

    #34 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    A new companion arrives! Welcome Zanza (Sansa from Game of thrones?) :twilightsmile:

    #35 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    YAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAAYAYAYAYAYAYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

    Finally, I once again get to read the brilliance that is Rust :twilightsmile:

    #36 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Yay! Red Vs Blue reference.

    #37 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    ..... I love these guys.... the new pack members are kind of abrupt, but oh well.

    #38 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    lol

    Yer arms off!

    no it isnt!

    Yes it is its right there on the floor!

    its just a flesh wound!!!

    #39 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · 1 · ·
    Reply 
    #40 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Now I have a second story to look forward to after I read the Ballad...

    YES!

    YES!:twistnerd:

    #41 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>1024726 fucking gold man, have been wating for this forever and cant wait for more!

    keep up the good work :yay:

    #42 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Shrek reference!!!! I officially love you, your writing style is perfect :) keep doing what you are doing!

    Many lolz were had:rainbowlaugh:

    #43 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Ah introductions, always good. And telepathy link with Daring? I can see that being something, i don't know but something will definately go wrong with that, I can already tell.

    #44 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Echo has a pack now? When did THAT happen?

    #45 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    ... How did i not notice this until just now? :rainbowhuh:

    I guess i forgot to check for about a week...

    #46 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    "An' in the mornin'?  I'm makin' waffles."  

    Now my absolute Favorite.

    #47 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    aaawwwww yeah! Echo is back baby. this is one hell of a great saturday. Echo in the evening, Bleach at night. fuck yeah!:yay:

    #48 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Wow, this seems to be the start of an RPG.

    #49 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    This pretty much shot my expectations to the moon, almost literally, it blew my mind, it was that good :twilightsmile::twilightsmile::raritystarry::raritystarry::pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy::pinkiecrazy::derpytongue2::yay::yay::yay:

    #50 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    MY BODY IS READY.

    #51 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Loving the story so far, nice to see some new characters. But will we be getting the back story of how ginger "acquired" them?

    Also, below are some errors the great and powerful Nathan Traveler overlooked :trollestia: Just kidding Nathan, love your work to :twilightsmile:

    Every zebra knew the it was a thing - knew that it

    Magic had replaced what once was flesh and bone. - Magic has replaced

    in the next ten minutes are receive a complimentary bobble head - minutes and recieve

    #52 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Ginger seems to have paranoia and trust issues..... oh well.

    #53 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Loooooove

    :rainbowlaugh:

    #54 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    "Zebras are cool."  "It's bigger on the inside."  Acting like a child.  I will hazard a guess that Coconut is based on the Doctor.

    #55 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 
    #56 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Are most of the perks going to be pop-culture references, or are these just a lucky few?

    #57 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Complete fire resistance you say?  Wow, not even DnD Pyrokineticists get that.  Then again, most Pyrokineticists aren't magical unicorns. :D

    #58 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    +10 Michael J Caboose.

    GENIUS!

    #59 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Echo's eyes flickered to the treetops as he ran. It was still there, the skeletal bird that had haunted his journey for longer than he could remember. It had come to his attention just after he'd discovered his ability to use Starsight, though he was absolutely certain it had been watching him long before that, and ever since the bundle of bones and darkness had haunted his dreams. What was it? Where had it come from? More importantly, who was it working for?

    #60 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    :rainbowlaugh::pinkiegasp::moustache::moustache:

    No words, no words can discribe this,

    #61 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Holy crap I just realized, this is from Frost Snap's point of view.

    And also YYYEEEAAAH, I've been waiting for this.

    #62 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I thought the Ballad was good, but this is just fanTASTIC.

    #63 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    ... I really don't have time to read anything- what? Four chapters? Sequel with the same utterly insane yet loveable cast? No I really need to get back to writing- zebras? Zahara? New communication method for Echo?

    Hooked again dammit. On to chapter three :facehoof:

    #64 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I have exactly one problem with this.

    "A solid sheet of flames faced her through the trees, not even a hundred yards away.  She could see it through the dense ironwood trunks, turning the forest floor into a twisted, flat smile.  One of the mighty trees toppled over in the distance, letting out a sigh and a groan, as if it were relieved to finally come to rest.  "

    Iron wood type trees don't burn well. at all. the branches and such burn, but the bark acts as a heat resistant sheath. As well as the pine cones, they actually only grow after a forest fire. The heat is what 'activates' the seeds. Yah, forest fires are nothing but good for coniferous forests. :pinkiehappy:

    (the more you know)

    Anyway, I can't wait to see what you have planned for us!

    #66 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>1030574 I would not mind that in the slightest.

    #67 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>1030700

    Oh. That makes sense. I'm an idiot.

    #68 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Fighting a dragon? Good times shall be had methinks.

    #69 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    This is amazing.:pinkiehappy:

    #70 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Talk about time-skip.

    #71 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    10+ Michael* J. Caboose :rainbowlaugh: made my day

    #72 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Just got back from the hospital apparently i passed out when i saw your story pop up on the notifications.

    The IV drip is keeping me conscious while i read this

    #73 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Gonna be interesting when Echo finally tells daring the truth about himself. And zing, just got myself a new wallpaper. :pinkiehappy:

    #74 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Dude, the reading on my EPIC counter... It's over 9000!!

    I was completely blown by the beginning titles. I didn't know you could do stuff like that. I guess it's just more proof that you are a God.

    #75 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    HOLY DRAGON-JUMPING JESUS WITH A POGO STICK UP HIS ASS, BATMAN!

    #76 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    After that Shrek reference, I now imagine Disarray voiced my Eddie Murphy

    #77 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    “Cindercorn,” he greeted with their name for her, extending his middle finger in salute, something that Echo had insisted on teaching them.

    This. This right here made my day. If you really make Echo's vision a realitly, you shall be praised like a Greek god.

    #78 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    xD :pinkiehappy: :pinkiehappy: :twilightsmile:

    I'm glad that this out! The 1st story was my first FiM Fan Fic and I'm really excited to have this to read!

    #79 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 2d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    wait? Caboose! Everyone best be careful, this pony's a team killer! Amazing chapter, glad to see this story out. Keep goin and stay golden^^

    #80 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>1030328 I can't stop laughing

    #81 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I'm melting from awesomeness.

    #82 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Yes, finally!

    Prepare for awesomeness!

    #83 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Ghostclaws? That's pretty epic.

    #84 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I can see the elements of the Inheritance Series playing out in this chapter. May i say. Nice touch.

    #85 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>Diabolic Gnome Same here, I totally went all fangirl for like 5 minutes :pinkiehappy:

    And gratz to Rust, Legend has jumped to the front of the feature box! lets see how many week's your story pwns the lesser works on the site! Viva la Echo!

    #86 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I love the references disarray makes all the time.

    Also, for referencing Red vs Blue... Um... You know what? I don't know how I can possibly describe how awesome you are for that.

    #87 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    "I'm a juicy contradiction"

    I have my 19.95 right here, where can i buy one?

    #88 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    i got one thing to say. 20% cooler

    #89 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I had to laugh at the -3 intelligence from gingers stats :rainbowlaugh:

    #90 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I will love this forever........

    #91 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 1d ago · 1 · ·
    Reply 

    Shadow and Chance, Homeward Bound reference?

    #92 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    Did anyone else just hear angels singing Hallelujah ?

    #93 · Chapter 2 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    "Its bigger on the inside!" You know you have watched to much Doctor Who, when just the mention of that line starts the themesong going in your head. :rainbowlaugh:

    #94 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    The one-fingered salute? YES.

    #95 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    I really like the little things at the end.  Feels almost like a video game.  :pinkiehappy:

    I really like where this is going.

    #96 · Chapter 3 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    That picture is boss.

    #97 · Chapter 1 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    :rainbowkiss: OMG it's here it's finally here.:twilightsmile: yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes. This just made my evening :pinkiesmile:

    #99 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    sequels. now that's what i call fanservice.

    ALL HAIL RUST, HE WHO GIVETH US OUR RIGHTFULLY EARNED FANFICTION.

    #100 · Chapter 4 · 41w, 1d ago · · ·
    Reply 

    >>926419 Stop using your Traveler powers to make first comments on stories, consarnit! :ajbemused:

    0 31973 296657
    Anonymous comments currently disabled. Please register to make comments