This story is a sequel to Filetages Fatidique et Fleurs de Soie
Life goes on in Manehattan, as a great city generally uncomprehending of the minutia in its own existence. In its vastness therefore the minor opening of a new boutique may easily pass unnoticed. For its two creators however, having found each other by chance, the event potentially marks a new beginning, fresh possibility and the tip of the iceberg of what together they might achieve.
Great thanks to Haphazard for pre-reading.
Also thank you to anyone who reads my stuff.
Notes:
• Title: From Buds to Blossoms (French)
• I use the word pegasus with both a singular and plural meaning, rather than pegasi, due to personal preference. Apologies if it is an annoyance
• Sketch used as cover art used base by Shadeila (http://shadeila.deviantart.com/art/MLP-couple-base-347750833)
• I welcome any and all feedback
How do you pronounce À partir de Bourgeons à Fleurs?
7174910 Rough pronunciation: 'Are part-ear de bor-john are fleur' (the s of Bourgeons and Fleurs is silent)
I'm completely confused by the lack of votes and comments.
So - let's change that.
Heh, and here I was wondering about Rares meddling. Lunas involvement was quite a surprise, I'll give you that. In one of Silver Quills reviews, that insane hippogryph pointed out that Luna, of all the princesses, has the most 'personal' approach when dealing with her subjects. I think your story shows that, too. I couldn't see Tia or Cadence or even Twilight in Lunas place here.
I think, the thing I liked most about this story was the fact that it managed to keep suspense up without some 'all or nothing'-catastrophe. The whole of Manehatten wasn't about to sink into the ocean. Tirek wasn't about to rule Equestria. Ragnarök wasn't about to-... well, you get the idea. They still had their problems and obstacles to overcome and it was... enough. It didn't feel camped, I didn't feel bored, it was... a good balance.
As a sub-side-something-note to that: Fleurs parents. No fallout, no 'everything's fine', no shouting, crying, making-up-or-out. Great. Just... great! I actually think I grow tired of these 'all or nothing'-situations. Thank you for choosing a new approach.
All in all a wonderful story that deserves way more attention.
Thank you!
Poor Coco.