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Rarity is at her wits' end. Try as she might, she can't come up with an idea for her charity fundraiser. But Applejack can, and now she has to convince Rarity and Fluttershy to take part in the last thing either of them wants to do.
Well, that was a very pleasant surprise! Wonderful storytelling, spot-on characters and a rather unique idea. I very much hope this is not your last fic, for I look forward to reading more of your work. I take it this isn't your first work, though? Otherwise, you have some amazing editors.
The look into Fluttershy's head deserves special mention for being adorable, hilarious and emotional at the same time. Also, that ending! 
Now if she only realized she could combine the virtues of singing and wrestling via epic battle music...
On a related note, now I can't stop thinking of a world where academic institutions deliver public lectures from fleets of airships. Obviously, Heidegger seminars would be improved by 200%.
All in all, a very good show, sir/ma'am. I applaud you.
Thank you all for your kind words. As a many-time starter, but first-time finisher of any kind of story, your comments are very welcome to me. I may have to work up the courage to try it again!
@alfalfamonster I did indeed have some amazing editors and reviewers who can't be thanked enough. The community of accomplished MLP:FiM writers astounds me. Their generosity in sharing their time and talent with a struggling novice is a big part of the reason this story is here.
I liked it a lot! I enjoyed your writing style, and you nailed the characters. I was impressed with Fluttershy's thought process about losing a part of herself, but forcing herself for the sake of her friend's happiness. And the final bit about gaining confidence was awesome!
I was wondering, how many bits did the charity get from the ticket sales?
How did the charity make out? Well, let's see. If we start with the gross ticket receipts and subtract out the cost of printing posters and tickets and the cost of renting the balloon from Canterlot Aeronautical Services, we find that the charity cleared: a bunch. Let's just say it was enough that Princess Celestia is seriously thinking of asking Rarity and Fluttershy to participate in charity mud wrestling matches all across Equestria. No good deed goes unpunished.
This is an absolutely delightful story!
One-shot, 'Normal', episode-like stories are my favorite subset of MLP fanfic, and this one *easily* ranks among the best of them I've read. It's got just the right mix of humor and heart to really be a great read. The characters were spot on, the "get in their head" segments were both entertaining and insightful, and the story flowed smoothly from start to finish. Well done!
Thank you. I'm glad you all can't see me furiously blushing behind my keyboard.
This story reflects the contributions of more people than just me. Please read the acknowledgments at the end. If you enjoyed the story, then the folks named there deserve your thanks.
Couldn't put the story down, eh? It sounds like you might have preferred my working title, "Dirty, Dirty Ponies".
My God this was amazing!
How long have I read this for? Let's see, it's 1:05 Am now....ad I started reading at around Midnight? Yea.....
Also, I loved how you made Fluttershy go all out 'Badassery' mode
during the fight....it started to get a little creepy picturing what happened in my mind while I was reading it
All in all? Loved it
Thank you. Considering the source, this is high praise indeed.
I'm deeply indebted to the Ponychan community for the time and constructive criticism they invested in this story. It was my great good fortune to have Vanner take me under his wing, and while his demands were sometimes exasperating, he pushed me to turn out the best work I was capable of. I would like to think I did justice to his efforts.
Hmm. Could be, but if so, the influence wasn't a conscious one. It's been a long time (longer than I have any intention of confessing to) since I read the book. But I still have it and will now have to dip back into it. Actually, there are some other weird connections I've discovered only after the writing was complete ("The Manchurian Candidate", anyone?), so who's to say that "Animal Farm" isn't one more?
I have to say that I've loved the comments that people have posted both here and on the "Equestria Daily" blog. Everybody seems to have their own particular discovery, and they're all different. That pleases me no end. 
Thank you. The MLP:FiM world is a joy to write for, and spying on the residents of Ponyville has been a lot of fun.
"... loving detail on errant nonsense..." That compliment is a keeper, and I cheerfully accept it on my story's behalf. Perhaps I have a little Pinkie Pie in me. She may be random, but she's very, very serious about her randomness.
Thank you. I'm afraid I am a little hard on poor Rarity. At the beginning of the match, I run her through about every intense emotion known to ponykind (short of romantic love) in a time of about ten seconds flat. (Sorry, it had to be said.) I do like to think that she and Fluttershy get a little of their own back from their trainers in the concluding scene.
Funny you should ask. I am just making my final edits to a story called "The Write Stuff", starring Rainbow Dash and Twilight. Here's the pitch:
"Rainbow Dash may be Equestria's Best Young Flyer, but will she crash and burn when she puts pencil to paper?"
Needless to say, things go less than smoothly for RD, and she gets to feel some of the emotional highs and lows that I've experienced as a fledgling writer (and a few of her own which I hope never to share).
I still need to run the piece through Ponychan so that they can beat it up and tell me all the things I need to fix to make it presentable in public. Meanwhile, I need to bug my go-to guy for cover art. The upshot is that it will be a little while before the story goes live here, but hey, think of all the hipster cred you get by knowing about the story well ahead of the rabble. Remember, you heard it here first.
And, by the way, thank you for both the comment and the watch.
It was indeed a dark day when a certain alabaster unicorn brazenly invaded the sanctity of the porcine community. The world needed to know of their sufferings. As for Mac? With all that loose estrogen in the Apple household, a stallion feels the occasional need for a trip to the town watering trough for a little male bonding. Mac may be a pony of few words, but get a mug or two of his favorite grain-based refreshment in him, and he is quite the hail pony well met.
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for the fav!
Fluttershy vs rarity in a mud wrestling mach!?
[Reads the fic...]
...
This should be a season 4 episode.
This fanfic has filled me with glee. Your characterization of Rarity and Fluttershy was spot on, and the action was both tense and hysterical. Well done.
You have, however, raised a question that it never before occurred to me to ask. Why in the name of Celestia does Applejack keeps pigs on her farm? As livestock they're only good for eating.
...where does Pinkie Pie get those hot dogs...?
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I tip mah hat ta you! Well done!
It is said with such wonder and revelation. Forget Fluttershy gaining self confidence this is the true moral of the story.
aww~ I finally make a FimFic account to follow some of my favorite stories and a bit sad to see you don't have any other stories before or after this episode worthy story =(
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