I normally hate music in a story, but after giving it a chance in this story, I'm glad to say that the reading experience was exponentially increased :D

You also get props for uploading the story in bulk, I hate waiting :P

Can't wait to finish this.

You have caught my interest with the mention of Dream Valley and the mystery at the gates!    Adding this to my reading list now!

Huh? But I thought... I'm guessing you're doing this to try and drum up more views or something?

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Don't blame him. Me and a couple other guys convinced him to, because we thought it deserved a broader audience than a hundred-odd people.

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Yeah, he told me in a private message, and I kinda like that idea.

Here's the plug I promised. It isn't much, but I had been meaning to write about this concept for some time, and it turns out there isn't as much to say as I expected. Well, I'm sure you'll get a couple more readers out of it, anyway.

>>13149991314999 Thank you so much! Every bit certainly helps!

EDIT: Just to clarify for everyone, I most often reply to comments via PM, as to not clutter up the story's comment section with all of my replies. Thanks again for reading, and I look forward to your feedback!

Irony! I only read completed stories. Of course, by the time I actually get to this story, it'll probably be all uploaded. I hope the plan for more views works out.

Please tell me there may be more art! I wanna see what the rest of the Elite look like.

>>13386151338615 Yes sir there will be! I had originally intended on having anywhere from 3-6 images per chapter, and even upwards of 8 for the action-packed ones. Once I've finished editing the story for Equestria Daily, I'll return to working on the fifty two slated illustrations that didn't make it in.

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Awesome!

I always pictured the banishment of NMM as being the beginning of a new era personally because I always imagined major events like that to be turning points. But that's just me, nice to see some time frame being used

It's always the teleportations, note to self: If I ever end up in Equestria, never let anypony teleport me.

THAT WAS AWESOME. This chapter gave me shivers. It was unlike anything I've ever read before outside of fallout equestria.

I still love the cupcakes reference, intentional or not.

Long chapter is long, and TITAN FIGHT!

This is by far my favourite chapter of this entire story. It's just...awesome!

First they were all "OH NO!" and Darkstar was all like "MWAHAHAHA!" and Twili was all "NOOOOOOOOOOO!" but then <Gets hoof shoved in mouth> MFF MMMM MFF!

But yeah, amazing story and it's still bull that it isn't as popular as it SHOULD be.

Wow, this chapter was amazing. Totally worth the wait. I loved all the wonderfully cheesy moments in this chapter. I say wonderful because instead of making me roll my eyes or cringe, I was smiling like an idiot. Looking forward to the last chapter!

And thus is the end of the beginning, I can't wait to see more of the Elite

Nice to see the whole story back up. I put it on my nook so I can reread when ever I like.

5 chapters done. It's very good, that I haven't any plans for today, so I can read more

The Order of the Phoenix! Equestrian Avengers!” Pinkie suggested excitedly. “Or maybe The Fellowship of the Gates!”

Simply hilarious

Also I feel sorry for Ragehoof. Pinkie Pie in "Let's be friends mode" is more than he can handle

I hope there will be more arts coming. I want to see them. Great job so far. Well, next chapter awaits

Great chapter! And soundtrack is absolutely fantastic!

Mustaches for you!

Background of Terra is very well written. And her special ability - perfect match for her sisters. Great job in making mythology for your story.

first eh......... i should probably saw something witty

AH well stories a good 'un

It's high time I commented on this story, and I finally have an account with which to do so! This has got to be one of, if not the single most amazing fanfiction I've ever read, and I am still astounded that it has not yet found a place in FIMfiction fame. You did a magnificent job of working with both canon and original characters, and managed to weave a powerful adventure seamlessly into the usually-lighthearted Equestria that we know and love. I applaud you, good Sunderbraze, and eagerly await future installments of the Equestrian Elite!

That was an absolutely outstanding chapter. The soundtrack was excellent for this chapter as well!

I say, with conviction:

The part with the pony chain hanging off that one pegasus had me in stitches. I was hyperventilating at the end of it, and the Pirates of the Caribean music made me think of Jack Sparrow and that made it even better. It was an absolute riot. Very well done.

This story never gets old.

Found this while I was randomly lurking for fics... And then I read the whole damn thing in one go until now, well past midnight, even though I know that was a fucking stupid thing to do, because I have work tomorrow!

Ah well, such a good story, it just captured my attention, nay!, it kidnapped it and bound it with chains! I simply could not stop reading. And lemme tell you, that doesn't happen often!

Upvoted and favorited!

I'm really enjoying this story!  You're doing a great job writing everyone in character.  Glad to see Spike get some of that candy he was craving, too!  

Wow, I love the concept of individualizing the abilities of the Elements!  

AWESOME.