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    ~Another spinoff to "Omnius' Travels: Equestria". Not required to read.~

    When Gods do battle, they very rarely directly involve themselves. No, they much prefer to send in their own pawns to do their bidding. Normally, this results in their chosen pawn creating different...changes. They forever change the course of whatever world they're sent to, whether it's intentional or not. Now, since I technically work for the Gods and Goddesses of Good, it's not really a surprise when I somehow wind up on a version of Equestria which is being used for a sort of chess game...

    What's really strange, however, is the fact that I'm not a pony this time around. Not like all of the other Equestrias.

    This time, I'm something a bit...different.


    It is not required to read the first story to read this one.

    ~New cover art by the extremely talented Io!

    First Published
    9th Jul 2012
    Last Modified
    6th Apr 2013

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    #1 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 5d ago · · ·
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    It's not required, but if you want, go ahead and check out the first story, "Omnius' Travels: Equestria".

    #2 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #3 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>881750

    That is grammatically incorrect on so many levels :fluttercry:

    #4 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    GOTTA GO FAST! (Well considering Were-hogs wear kleets I'm sure maximum speed will still be fast but not as fast as Sonic:rainbowlaugh:)

    Half expecting a giant round pony flying a mechanical machine trying to collect 7 gemstones to power a lazar from the moon to just be like,

    "Hey everyone down there! Check out my army of robots and war machines:trollestia:"

    Good ol' Robotnick XD

    Law
    #5 · Chapter 1 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I was wondering if you would join the Game, its so much brighter now, awesome.

    #6 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Another peice to our lovely game?

    How wonderful!

    Also you used the name Twitch...I was gunna use Twitch as a name.*cries*

    Nah there can be two i suppose.

    Anyway welcome to the game,good story so far and did you get the free muffin basket?

    #7 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    You better keep that awesome goatee thang you got going on.

    #9 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Also come join our lovely chat.

    We need someone interesting since no one besides the big dogs and me ever go on.

    So join us,welcome and you will burn in hellfire for using Twitch BAI!:pinkiecrazy:

    #10 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Torrentican killed your child!?

    NNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

    ...wait, is it the child of You and Twilight?

    #11 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Oooh yes....Very good indeed.

    #12 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I like this, I maji like this, :pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy:

    Also do I detect a hint of Gomu Gomu no...? :pinkiecrazy::pinkiecrazy:

    and also, GRAMMAR says hi :trollestia::trollestia::trollestia::trollestia:

    #13 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Omnius in the game. the game. Omnius is in the game. IN the game, not watching, but will be participating.

    Me Gusta:pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy:

    #14 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>881750 you mean

    Yo gusta muy mucho

    #15 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>884039 Dat avatar.

    #16 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>884100 Dat taco

    #17 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Therehog?

    #18 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I just can't wait to fuck everything up!  MWA HAHAHAHAHAHA :rainbowlaugh:  It may be good to be the Traveler, but it is best to be the Creator.  Welcome to my world, enjoy your stay and try not to burn the drapes.

    But seriously, though.  Good job so far!  You might want to consider adding it to the group.  They kind of like keeping track of all the respective fics about this universe.

    #19 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This has so much potential for comedy and awesomeness, my brain exploded. Sorry for the mess, it was just sentient Mike & Ikes though.

    #20 · Chapter 1 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Law
    #21 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #22 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    ...Yes.

    ...So, is he gonna turn into a hedgehog when it becomes day? It would be kinda funny.

    #23 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>883572

    Well, I may be interesting, but am I interesting enough? And keep the muffins...unless they're banana nut.

    >>884373

    Will do, supreme Pirate God of Bacon and Rum.

    #24 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>885508

    Well your certainly interesting enough for chat.

    Just make sure you smack Twig with a trout and we will all get along!

    Wait you actually got one? Wheres mine? Im complaining to the customer service of our group!

    Anyway get on any time we'd enjoy a new face!

    Oh and curse you and your use of that name....

    No I wont let it go I love that name!

    Good DAY SIR!

    #25 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Heh, so your a target for Jon now, wonderful. :pinkiecrazy: Welcome to the game mister Traveler, very welcome.....

    #26 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>885570

    Woo hoo, I'm a part of things!

    ...Erm...I guess I need directions.

    #27 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    i kid you not the day after i finish reading griffin the griffin and echo the diamond dog you post this.

    #28 · Chapter 1 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>883492

    what kind of games are we speaking of here?

    #29 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>884287

    Werehog

    play Sonic games to get it.

    he's not taken sonic's body, he's turned into a hedgehog (like sonic) with the curse of the lycanthropy, making him a werehog (dont go out saying Lycan stands for wolf, i know that, if you got a known general term for such transformation, then do it, it has to include Weretigers, werebears, wererats, yes, i play D&D, deal with it)

    #30 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Sensing unfair advantage.... Again...

    Oh well, can't be helped...

    Years before Nightmare Moon was released? Means Celly and Luna are still friends and alive and kicking! B)

    Le Continue!:pinkiehappy:

    #31 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>885685  Get an IRC client[like Xchat or meebit, or Opera] and join #chessgameofthegods and we'll be there, ready to kick ass and take names!

    #32 · Chapter 3 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Shades? DUN DUN DUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

    #33 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Ah yes, I doubt even the mighty Traveler is fully-prepared for End Game.

    #34 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>886644

    Maybe not now, but give it time. Even then, I'm sure that not a single being will be truly prepared for what is to come.

    And now just because I need an excuse to use it:

    #35 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Meep meep veepity peep! :pinkiehappy: (This is awesome! Me gusta. If your wondering why I'm talking like this, the awesomeness got to me! :pinkiehappy:)

    #36 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    :rainbowdetermined2:awesome the chess game of the gods is getting bigger! But now Celestia has two pieces:trollestia:.

    #37 · Chapter 4 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>886202 Yeah, I understand all that. I was only making a play on words. As for the whole transformation thing, would the zoanthrope term apply here? I think it did for a certain werepanda,  if I'm not mistaken.

    #38 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Ah this is good, maji good, I like all the one piece referances all the jokes he does, hope to see more, and also I am not sure but did you add a referance about my story.

    #39 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Awesome chapter,:rainbowlaugh:so sweet he got a straw hat! Can't wait till next chapter!

    #40 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    The chess game of the gods just got 120% cooler.

    #41 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Aaand Nathan is back on the racetrack of god-speed updates! :yay:

    #42 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Here's how the story goes

    we find out

    there's a treasure in the Grand Line

    there's no doubt!

    The pirate whose eye is on it he'll sing

    I'm the King of the Pirates, I'm gonna be king!

    #43 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Yayz, straw hat!:pinkiehappy:

    #44 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    The Travelers's here? excuse, me, I'm gonna hyperventilate now. I kid you not.

    *The Janitor beats me over my head with a broomstick to shack me out of my stupor.

    #45 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I laughed maniacally once you said Straw Hat. I couldn't stop for 2 minutes.

    On a side note, how the hell haven't you been spotted by the other Chess pieces yet? Hiding in the woods?

    And we also have another baddy to look for, Torrie.

    *In the woods...

    The Janitor sweeps up some broken glass. Wouldn't want someone stepping on them. *Glares at the fourth wall. "You humans do know that unlike video games, broken items don't just sink into the ground, right?"

    #46 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    nice one piece refrence

    #47 · Chapter 1 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>886156

    Chess game of the gods.

    The universe created(mainly) by Rust, BlackWing,JJMalcolm and Tamara Bloodhoof.

    Find "The ballad of echo the diamond dog" and read.

    Or visit the official group

    #48 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This is just amazing.

    GJ Nathan.

    Whatever you wanted to do you succeeded. (except if you wanted to fail. If such is the case then you failed miserably)

    I will let this GIF I have seen before say it all

    #49 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>890164

    Ah, but if I failed at failing, does that not mean I have failed, and therefore succeeded at failing, which means it's a success that's a failure at the same time?

    #50 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>890173

    Failing at failing is like having minus infront of a negative number therefor making it positive.

    So Fail of a Fail is a Win.

    #51 · Chapter 1 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I love how the basis of his traveling multiverse theory is that if it is ever even thought of, then it is out there somewhere. Sounds really familiar, I think it had something to do with a 4 and a 3, or were those the other way around?

    #52 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Nice one AJ! "Werewolves?" "Therewolves, Therecastsle!" Also, Iron Clad, is slightly right in that lycanthropy is often used for all transformations. However, I've seen Ursathropes and Felinthropes in DnD. (those are werebears, and weretigers respectively.

    #53 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    But if you try to fail, and you succeed in failing, then which have you done?

    #54 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Oh Mythrans.

    One Piece.....I haven't seen that in years...

    #55 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Straw Hat? Check.

    Stretchy arms? Check.

    Buried treasure? Will soon be found.

    #56 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Oh man! Omnius is going to give a butt whooping!!

    Another great chapter!

    #57 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I'm guessing those are the dragons that spike met when he was trying to learn more about his past. It figures that they'd get themselves into trouble like this. R.I.P. foolish dragons.

    #58 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Omnius in Spongebob:

    (Not relevant but hilarious)

    #59 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I like this story, and hope to see more

    #60 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    #61 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Gah.

    I want the continuation. Damn

    Oh well I can wait (Stalking the computer)

    #62 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Omnius and guard vs three dragons?

    #63 · Chapter 2 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>890286 So what would that make a Werehog? A "Rodant-thrope"?:rainbowhuh:

    #64 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    Soooo, getting a crew to tag along with you? Yes? No? Maybe?

    #65 · Chapter 5 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>890177 :cue swirly eyes: You guys are making my head hurt. Can dumb all that down a bit?

    #66 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    I predict very fun times in the near future.:rainbowlaugh:

    And if he starts yelling "GUM-GUM somthing-or-other" it would be a dream come true. I mean he's got the hat, he's got the rubber limbs, he's got the power, he's got the weakness, he's got the vest, he's even bat-shit crazy! What more does he need?

    #67 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 2d ago · · ·
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    >>894834

    Don't try to understand math and how its laws of physics go. It just causes confusion.

    #68 · Chapter 6 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>894463 Actually, since it is hog for hedgehog, and the latin is Herinacious, then it would probably be something like Herinciothrope. I'm just assuming, I don't actually know.

    #69 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    A burning town... never a good sight to return to.

    I must say, I love what you did with the dragon (Scorch). Never in a million years would 'I' have seen that coming.

    #71 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    dun dun dun

    #72 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    Why do I find that funny?

    #73 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    And now something good is gonna happen.

    #74 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    O boy, waste products have just been launched out of a shotgun. And the Janitor would have to clean the mess I just made. Sorry.

    #75 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    WHOA FTW :rainbowdetermined2::rainbowdetermined2::rainbowdetermined2: awesome chapter and nice twist of fate :trollestia:

    Law
    #76 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    We are soon going to see some of that Traveler fury arn't we?

    I'm also glad there's another dragon that's not a anger filled beast. Ember is cool...but shes got issues.

    #77 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    I don't like the wingless part, too similar to Ember without enough backstory to justify it. Were her wings removed? Did she lose them in an accident? Is it a birth defect? Needs more information as to the How and the Why.

    Also the transition from delinquent to victim was a little too fast, should've been drawn out a little more. Somebody who was raised like she was would probably have alot more difficulty trusting strangers, particularly one who just spent the last three days beating her unconscious repeatedly. You kinda skimmed over that part, needed more detail to explain why she'd trust someone who would do something like that.

    #78 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>902332

    :facehoof: Ugh, I knew I forgot to copy/paste something from the original doc. Sorry about that.

    And as for the transition, I'm going to try and flesh that out over the next few chapters, since every time I tried to write it out on here it felt too rushed, and lacked the details I wanted to include.

    #79 · Chapter 7 · 45w, 1d ago · · ·
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    >>902434 That works

    #80 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 21h ago · · ·
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    Dying is easy, it's living that's the hard part.

    #81 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 21h ago · · ·
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    That was sad ending man, :fluttercry::fluttercry:, but it fits perfectly

    #82 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 20h ago · · ·
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    Dammit man, I knew you were going to do this! My feelings are all feely, and I hate these kinds of feely feelings :raritydespair:

    #83 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 20h ago · · ·
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    Remember kids, never walk into structurally unsound houses! Especially after fires!

    Sorry, just has a sudden urge to say that.

    #84 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 19h ago · · ·
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    A moment of silence for Whirl

    May he Rest In Peace.

    #85 · Chapter 8 · 45w, 19h ago · · ·
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    Good chapter.

    Epic battle with dragon, followed by sudden death of friend.

    The emotions are there, just not in my words.

    #86 · Chapter 1 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>890264

    Robert Heinlein introduced his version, called World-As-Myth around 1980.  The basic premise is similar:  Every story ever written is a "real" living, breathing world.  Some are, of course, "better" than others.

    His characters find this out the hard way when one discovers the truth, and a way to get into these stories, and some critters who don't like that come to kill them.

    #87 · Chapter 1 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Nathan, if this holds up to your previous high yet wacky standards, I'm in. :yay:

    Even if it doesn't, seeing you face-plant is still funny. :rainbowlaugh:

    #88 · Chapter 8 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>912272 im not exactly sure which of my previous comments you are referring to here. Stupid ipad technology.

       Aha got it now. Yeah, Ive always enjoyed the message of a multiverse story, it just seems like there are certain ways that work better than most. Probably, Mr. Traveler is as well read as you, and also read Heinlein. I may have to read it as well. Classics on literature are my favorite, after all.

    #89 · Chapter 2 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    >>884287

    There castle. (snrk) :rainbowlaugh:

    #90 · Chapter 2 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Hey, Omnius, remember - what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. :trollestia:

    #91 · Chapter 3 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    As always, it didn't take long to get into the fray.

    #92 · Chapter 5 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Goal:  Acceptance - Achieved

    Achievement award: Straw hat.

    Drawback: Night shift

    But hey, it's good to be the Traveller.  Right? :pinkiecrazy: :rainbowlaugh:

    #93 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Man why did I think you were joking when I saw this on the blog.... *adds to read later*

    #95 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Nice job mate,

    #96 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Why where you in that feature box BEFORE the chapter was published

    Also wow. This was a fairly dramatic chapter.

    I strongly wish to see where it will develop.

    Edit: I almost forgot

    "Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom" REALLY

    #97 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Great Chapter, I want more.

    #98 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    So I'm guessing Torretican kills the filly because of the first chap.

    #99 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    Huh, this is the first time I've ever seen that name and actually pronounced it correctly. I've always said "Na-ree-you". Is that really how it's spelled? Am I blind or something? Oh, this has so far been the most depressing of your stories. Eternal Twilight comes close, but this one just seems to have the weight that comes with reality. I don't know why the writing seems so different, but it feels like I'm reading a different author. I've always read your stories for their humor, and though this does have humor, it is very realistic. It goes a lot more into one of the biggest problems I've ever seen in a story where the main character can't die, and that is the question of how they react when those they care about pass on. Most characters are sad for a day or two, then get over it. Others just don't care at all. You hit grief on the head with this though. You have fully captured that feeling of pain, and the way that it lessens, but never actually leaves. I congratulate you once more on an impressive story. Also, thank you. You have inspired me to write more often, and I am always happy to read your stories, even the sad ones.

    --Always tracking, and forever reading,

      --Axel

    #100 · Chapter 9 · 44w, 6d ago · · ·
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    for anyone who is wondering. Vivere et discere means Live and learn in latin. Just like sonic.

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