"Light and Darkness exist alone; But shadow lies between their zones
Fickle truth, and little wit; Take the reigns and bite the bit
Can you not see- never did hear? Patience alone brings death near!
Destiny brings all to close; but of your fate, no one knows"
- Unknown, 341 Anno Domina
A darkness lies in Canterlot- a place abandoned, for those left to rot
A colt, dying, without a name- saved now by princess's shame
A tale woven, end long foretold- powers play beyond the fold
Is it destiny, is it fate- for them all soon to suffocate?
Celestia saved the abandoned foal- only for him to pay the toll
But family now, soon, forever- Solstar's instincts always clever
Can they learn, can they wake- smell the fire 'fore day break?
A wretched light, a noble crime- shadows between have blurred the line.
He wants peace- she, a son; but have either of them really won?
Their lives in warring gods' hands; their story's outcome is already planned...
First book in the tale of Andromeda Solstar
Second Saga of The Infinity Chronicles
CURRENTLY UNDER REWRITE
Version 2 starts after chapter 22. Read prior chapters with caution.
This is super good :) keep up the good work
I am sure you mean block there, right?
need more
You do what you think is best for the story. It is yours after all, I am enjoying it so far. Take as much time as your need bud
While the story is well written so far I am missing any mention about his horn.
It was described as broken but so far no one seems to have cared about that.
10331944
True, and good point; but that’d be spoilers. Don’t worry, we’ll get there soon enough.
Edit: this is actually a far more valid point now that I look at it, and I’m slightly concerned about making it fit in without adding some clunky exposition. Also, disregard “soon enough”. I didn’t expect my other stories to take up so much of my time.
More hopefully coming soon!
Update: I left an author's note in the chapter making light of how broken horns work in this book. I only hope that's enough for now...
Arrogant Blueblood being put in his place I approve
Ooooh nice start. The horn thing reminds me of tempest. Wonder if he will get his horn back somehow.
Hey there great story. Love the way you Mark who is talking with colour. Looking forward to another chapter
Great story. Looking forward to what comes next.
New chapter is really great! I can't wait for another! Thank you so much!
Looking forward to more, I just hope this doesn’t become abandoned
10637074
It won’t be; don’t worry.
I take my time with updates because I care (too much) about how my work is presented. I have spent nearly three to five hundred hours planning out this story alone using musical inspiration to “watch” the scenes in my head repeatedly until I feel it’s just right. My stories are a huge part of my life now- and although updates take time, I won’t give in until it’s finished!! That’s a promise!
10638584
Oh wow, that's very impressive. My fears are quelled, thank you kind stranger. I hope you're staying safe.
10638588
I am, thank you. Hope you are safe as well, and had a happy holidays. Thanks for taking the time to read my story.
- Krystl
I read this story every week XD its so good and worth the wait
Thank you. Thank you all for your support and for reading this story. I never imagined it'd even get looked at twice, much less read by 1000 people... so, thank you all. I promise I'll try my best to not let any of you down, and redouble my efforts to make this story reach it's fullest potential.
Thank you.
This is good,
Quick Question, Did his transformation restore his horn? Based on my understanding of how harmony magic is usually portrayed to work I think it should have, but it's up to you really.
I’m, what? How did Cadence, what? What?
You mean "Sergeant"
Did you mean "gurgle"?
Dude you're putting me through a fucking roller coaster CALM DOWN
You didn't color the dialogue
More positive comment here rather than just pointing out a flaw, while I do think that overall the feel of the last four chapters was a little off, and sorry I wouldn't be able to give you specifics, I did thoroughly enjoy them.
His initial confusion of going from seeing Cadance in the park to the hospital immediately after was well portrayed. I had to reread that section three times over to understand what was happening and I think that perfectly reflects the amount of confusion Andromeda was feeling.
my... what an..... energetic ascension.... getting a phoenix vibe....
10777287
Yes, his horn was completely restored. Need to make a note to fix that- or make it more clear at least.
10778145
Thanks
10778175
Again, thanks! I didn’t proofread this after I’d written it. XD
10778191
If you think this is a rollercoaster, wait until I pull out all the stops in book 2. I’ve got BIG things planned for little Andromeda, and it’s going to be a WILD ride!
10778532
Wait for it... (see: as-of-yet-unwritten chapter: 22)
10778248
...oops.
10778254
Chapter 14 was clunky exposition, 15 was something I didn’t know if I could pull off- and I’m still not happy with it, and 16/17 were written... uhm... 2018? 2019? Something like that. I plan on going through the whole book top-to-bottom by the time I’m nearly done and fixing what I can- and even then maybe some more changes afterwards.
Also, thanks for the help (and compliment). You’ve been exceedingly awesome. Have yourself a cookie. 🍪
10779283
🅱🆁🆄🅷 you got my attention
10779297
Ay yo thanks bro we can split it, I got the milk
10779302
Alright then, time to break out the side-dish. Sequel-teaser pie with a hint of spoiler for good measure. (because, yes, this is already planned and in the works as we speak- though I am yet to finish writing book 1)
Lose and win or win and lose?
Andromeda Solstar must soon choose.
When his true parents are no longer at bay,
He and his may rue that day.
For if friendship is magic, what is fiendship?
A curse upon every do-gooder’s lips.
Stolen heart, mind, and soul,
A dying child’s story, once more told.
Will [REDACTED] survive their fight,
Or will this be their final plight?
😉🤫
Just noticed I left my author’s notes in at the begining of the chapter... buck.
10777487
If you’re referring to Cadenza... Cadance being born an alicorn rather than ascending, it’s the logic in this story due to her ancestor- Queen Amore -being an alicorn (at least in this canon), and so she inherited her ancestor’s blood, and the right traits made themselves present in her such that she was born an alicorn, and thus heir to the Crystal Empire.
(Man I cannot type for crap today)
10779415
I was mostly asking about how Cadence went to the hospital. I’m kinda confused about that.
10779444
To give the overview:
Andromeda’s insticts were correct all along. They knew something bad would happen if he left the castle; and it did. Andromeda didn’t hear the latch undoing itself when he had his headache crossing the street, but he sure as hell noticed when the cart slammed straight into Cadenza as she walked over to him, fatally wounding her. He barely managed to carry her back to the castle- he is only a colt after all, and she’s an alicorn. But no matter what he did, it was already too late for her, and so she died right in front of him.... only for him to bring her back.
10779545
Ooh.
10779388
Did you mean to type “fiendship”? And did you mean to type “He and his may rue the day”? Or are those typos? And I ain’t touching those spoilers
10779701
Fiendship, as in the IDW comic series “Fiendship is Magic” about the backstories of some of equestria’s greatest villains.
So no cadence x shiny in the future
10786481
Not likely, no. I needed the connection with Andromeda to explain... heheheh.... uh, yeah. Spoilers. If you’re all caught up, you know what I’m talking about.
Oooh this is really rad.
Wow. This is really good. I love it.
Strange colt.
Yes, it begins.
I like the expansion of the horn.
So far, so good.