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    Carpetbagger's Stories (7)

    • This Kid Ain't No Chicken
      Scootafic told in the style of the Bastion Narrator.

      4,980 words · 2,291 views · 326 likes · 4 dislikes
    • Inappropriate
      Twilight visits Princess Celestia for spring break but has more in mind than a simple vacation.
      7,868 words · 2,962 views · 217 likes · 8 dislikes
    • Once a Crusader...
      Scootaloo gets her cutie mark, but begins to wonder if it really was the most important thing to her
      7,202 words · 1,249 views · 94 likes · 2 dislikes
    • What's She Really Like?
      Coat and Arms start their first day as Royal Guards in Canterlot while continuing a family tradition
      1,583 words · 610 views · 44 likes · 0 dislikes
    • Lunar Liability
      16,827 words · 7,697 views · 689 likes · 53 dislikes
    • My Little Butterfly
      11,830 words · 1,233 views · 61 likes · 4 dislikes
    • Prismatic Shift
      5,389 words · 733 views · 43 likes · 3 dislikes
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    After a mishap with a falling star, Princess Luna crashes into Ponyville, only to be saved by Big Macintosh. Overly grateful, Luna calls upon an ancient contract which binds her to the draft pony as his personal servant. Can Big Macintosh co-exist with an overzealous moon goddess, her creepy assistant, and an army of evil looking guards long enough for Twilight to find a loophole to get him out of the pact?

    Featured on 9/5/2012

    First Published
    5th Sep 2012
    Last Modified
    7th Feb 2013

    Comments ( 356 )

    #1 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 6d ago · · ·
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    I don't get what you're fretting about, this looks like it will be hysterical.

    #2 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    If you manage to write this well, I am going to laugh my ass off because this is an AWESOME premise.  If it's terrible, I'm going to cry.  

    -Chessie

    #3 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    wall of text... :facehoof:

    i don't mind it, but some readers instantly stops reading when being presented to one.

    #4 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Mr. Carpetbagger, tear down this text wall! Tear it down!

    REAGAN SMASH!

    #5 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1224410

    I think you made me bust a rib.

    Thank you.

    #6 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This has tons of potential. Keep going!!

    Definitely tracking.

    Also, if Macintosh is going to be Hank Hill, he has to saw "I tell ya what" a bunch of times.  

    #7 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1224647 I'm glad:rainbowlaugh:

    #8 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Mac: Eeyup :eeyup:

    Caramel: Yup :pinkiesmile:

    Buckhour:  Mhhmmmm

    Luna: *royal canterlot voice* INDEED!!!!!! :flutterrage:

    Mac: Okay, That's it!!!!*walks off*:facehoof:

    #9 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    very good idea well written apart from the occasional wall of text. definitely Favorited so i can see the rest but be sure you make it good :heart:

    #10 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I can see this getting featured.

    #11 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Lol I can tell this will be good

    #12 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1224799 Was that King of the Hill? HOO YEAH!!!!

    One of my favorite lines is "I don't know much about saints and sinners, but sinners always look good."

    #13 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    At first i was like :ajbemused:

    then i was :rainbowderp:

    and i liked it

    *followed*

    #14 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    lol buckhauer king of the hill finally a good big luna mac story am i the only one who wants to see this ship set sail?

    #15 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1225072

    I'd be ok with the good ship LunaMac traveling the waves. :ajsmug:

    #16 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This is pretty good, great job. MOAR!!!:flutterrage::flutterrage::flutterrage::twilightangry2::twilightangry2:

    #17 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Let's see where this goes...

    #18 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1225185 I mean he's the only mortal pony with enough stamina to keep up with Luna physically

    #19 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    (Have now read) Wall of text? Challenge Accepted. Will edit this post after reading. xD Just saw some o the comments though.  Wall of Text Challenge Completed. Achievement Unlocked: Staring Contest.

    #20 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    ha funny concept good story.:pinkiesad2: Also i need help, im looking for a story i saw a wile ago, its about how Celestia has been hearing bad rumors about herself around the castle, and she goes on vacation by going through this portal leading to earth.she discovers a human

    (forget his name probably started with a C)  and she stays with him for a wile. please help it was a good story and want to see if it has updated:raritycry:

    #21 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This... Is original.

    Let the story continue in earnest. I'm most intrigued.

    #22 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Ah! I was wondering when this would show up. Excellent! I can't wait to see what sort of antics we'll get into with this story! :eeyup::heart:

    #23 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Am I surprised that this is already rockin' the feature box? Nein. I expected as much to be honest. I don't understand the comments regarding the "wall of text" though... that's not a wall of text, that's light reading. Granted, I may just not be daunted by large chunks of information, but I'd like to think that regardless of the "wall of text" the fact that the chapter is a measly 3K words would make them chew through that big first bite.

    Seriously, are you guys impossible to please or what?!

    #24 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Maybe he should have asked to have the orchard restored....

    #25 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    #26 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Followin'

    #27 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    intimate to moon alicorn > missing an article there

    Something tells me Luna re-acclamation into society hasn't been going so well...

    #28 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    good concept... I'll be watching :trixieshiftright:

    #29 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    So many possibilities as to how this'll play out. :rainbowlaugh: I came for my two favorite ponies, stayed for the hilarious dialogue and pro writing style. Can't wait for the next chapter!

    #30 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Princess Luna, the indentured servant to Big Macintosh . . .  he's one lucky stallion.

    #31 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    1: King Of The Hill reference.

    2: Big Macintosh- Luna shipping

    3:Comedy

    A favorite and Like indeed.

    *CLAP CLAP CLAP*

    #32 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    WALL OF TEXT :ajbemused:

    Decent story though

    #33 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I love this. Need more. Please comply. Resistance is futile.

    #34 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    MOAR I SAY! MOOOAAAAR!!! All joking aside, this really is a good story.

    Cooliofir135

    :derpytongue2:

    #35 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Oh my Celestia! 1st chapter made my laugh so hard ...  xD

    #36 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Eeyup:eeyup:

    #38 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Onhonhonhon~ We'll see where this goes... :raritywink:

    #40 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This will be interesting. :twilightsmile:

    #41 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1225384

    I believe the story your looking for is "You Brighten My Day" by JaydexTheShadowKnight

    Now as for this story, fantastic premise, you sir have earned my fave, like, and watch, can't wait to see what's coming next.

    #42 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I'm seeing Luna in a French Maid outfit because that's what all those videos showed on how to serve your master. And Big Mac panicking.

    #43 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Ohhhhh this is going to be... FUN! :pinkiehappy:

    #44 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    ... Whut? A Fic about Big Mac and Luna that DOESN'T have shipping in it?! I CALL SHENANIGANS!

    (*Goes to read it anyway*)

    #45 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    The Good: I like where this is going. This has been a great read so far.

    The Bad: You should find an editor. I saw a lot of little grammar errors. In fact, when I'm done my current chapter, I'll re-read it with my editor hat on and give you a cleaner copy. :twilightsmile:

    Please note that while the bad has more text, the good far out weighs it. :pinkiehappy:

    #46 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Big Mac gets a chance of a lifetime (not to mention an easy quick-fix for restoring the damage done by the falling star) and he wants to reject it?

    OH the Ponieity!


    *reads anyway*

    #47 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    >>1226678 Heehee. Luna has a wingboner~! :scootangel:

    #48 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    I love this.. So much...

    #49 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    It's a very very interesting story.

    A silent and shy Stallion (He thinks it's nothing)

    versus

    an over-enthusiastic Princess/Godess (She thinks it's everything. He saved her life)

    Lord Big Mac

    "Ah reckon' y'all better get in touch with that librarian friend o' yours."

    I can't help but laugh. Thank you, your fiction gives me a good begining of my day!

    MOAR! plz

    MOAR!!!!!

    #50 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *reads ending* :flutterrage: ARRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHH CC LLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR:flutteRRAGE:

    #51 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    Liked and faved!

    #52 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    congrats on being featured

    #54 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This story, I will follow it. Why? Because funny and Luna.

    #55 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    If this doesn't turn into shipping I'll probably die from shock :rainbowlaugh:

    #56 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 4d ago · · ·
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    This intrigues me, and I wish to see more for it shall be glorious!

    #57 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Carpetbagger, let us hope you can do as well with a Luna story as Aegis Shield or Gabriel LaVedier.

    Elsewise this tale shall crash and burn faster than that star did.

    #58 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Faved and up voted. Premise is interesting. We have enjoyed this chapter. Another!:eeyup:

    #59 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    MOAR!!! :flutterrage:

    #60 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Big Mac's deepest nightmare.......................

    The beautiful, mysterious, (dreadful), fascinating DARK GODESS asked him

                                 "Thou want coffee, tea or ME?"

    :applecry::eeyup::raritycry:

    #61 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #62 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I enjoyed this chapter, and i hope to see more chapters.

    #63 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    "Now just hold on a minute, my brother said he didn't want no reward." Applejack announced, taking a step forward.

    This may be "he didn't want any reward" or "he wanted no reward"

    #64 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1228484

    Actually, that's in line with how Applejack talks.  

    #65 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Couple of thoughts.

    1. There was one issue with punctuation that I noted.

    Just a little more, Luna thought to herself. "Mother, give us strength!"

    2. Buckhauer is a pimp.

    3. I loved how Big Mac didn't even bat an eye, as though he were used to all the strange events that happen in Ponyville.

    "...AJ?"

    "Yeah, Big Macintosh?"

    "Ah reckon' y'all better get in touch with that librarian friend o' yours."

    "Funny, Ah was reckonin' the same thing... Lord Macintosh." :ajsmug:     :rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh::rainbowlaugh:

    4. Tracking.

    5. MOAR!!!   :flutterrage:

    #66 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #67 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    i though she was going to whore out Facade to mac

    #68 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1228578

    Thx you very much for answering. :D

    #69 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Woo!

    Wooo! :flutterrage:

    Oh Sweet Celestia WOO:fluttershbad:

    #70 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Nice start.

    #71 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Yeah, Facade is very creepy.

    #72 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Being a Cutie Mark Crusader seemed to have made her jaded to mass destruction.

    While the whole thing was entertaining this took the cake for me.:rainbowlaugh:

    #73 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I honestly cansay that i didn't think idd like this story... but i read it and i think it's AMAZING!!!!!! :eeyup: BicMac is my favorite charactor anyways... and you jkustmade me love himn all the more!!! Thank You!!!!

    #74 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1226005 He's insane..... why would you do that to the guy that wants to shield bash crit you?

    #75 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This fic pleases me.  MOAR! If you'd be so kind.

    #76 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    I am big mac and i sell apples and apple accessorizes:ajsmug:

    #77 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Please, that's not a text wall. that's barely even a text speed bump. if. you want true text wall, read Lord of the rings .

    #78 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    good show more is needed :trixieshiftright:

    #79 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Seems promising so far just add a comedy tag.

    #80 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    "Did thou save us?"

    "Didst thou save us?"

    Early-Modern English: A Quick Guide

    Bear in mind that I am not in any way actually qualified to give out this guide beyond some Internet research.

    Conjugating verbs

    Usage of Ye

    "Ye" can be substituted with "you," if you prefer (I generally do since "ye" sounds a touch to Dwarvish to me). In all cases its oblique, genative, and possessive are the same as "you" anyway (that is, "Ye speak (or You speak), your words are understood, this idea is yours"). Just remember that "you/ye" is plural, "thy" and its forms are used for singular (e.g., "Thou speakest, thy words are are understood, this idea is thine.")

    Ye is never synonymous with "the" (as in the incorrect "Ye Olde Shoppe"). English used to have a letter, called thorn, used to write out th, which superficially resembled the letter "y". However, it's just a mistake.

    On the subject of thou

    Thou - you (when it is the subject of a sentence e.g "Thou art the person")

    Thy - your (as in "Thy hand is cold")

    Thee - you (when it is the object of a sentence e.g. "I laughed at thee")

    Thine - yours (as in "This book is thine")

    I hope this helps! It's actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

    #81 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Fun start!  I want to see where this goes.  I can give Mac a few ideas, if he's having trouble coming up with "requests" for Farmer Luna.

    #82 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This can end in funny.

    #83 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1229436

    Jesus: "Love your enemies. Do good to those that treat you badly, bless those who curse you"

    Sounds simple, but actually doing that is so freaking hard when you just want to pistol-whip 'em! :twilightangry2:

    #84 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1229792

    Man, I've been looking all over for something like this. You're my hero!

    #85 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Celestia is going to have a cow.

    ...

    ...

    :pinkiehappy:

    And since it's Celelstia's cow, it'll jump over the mmmoooOOON! :trollestia:

    #86 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1230031 No one knows who said that quote.... comon, that's crazy. DON'T BLESS YOUR ENEMIES, it will only piss off your allies and make them report you to a game master.

    #87 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Damn it.

    I hate to wait for next chapter in all stories here,

    That's why, when I translate my stories, I asure, that I translated whole thing, before publishing it.

    (That's just my thoughs about "Incomplete'' stories here)

    I'll add this to read later

    #88 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1230043

    No problem! Fair warning again, though: like I said, all my information comes from the Internet, I have no actual real knowledge of early modern English.

    Any slip-ups can generally be written off as Luna speaking a transitional form of Equestrian, anyway, that's in the middle of turning from early-modern to modern Equestrian. Either that or her trying to get used to speaking modern Equestrian.

    As a further possibility, early-modern English loved the passive voice, while modern English professors hate it. The passive voice is when the subject of a sentence or clause refers to the target of the action rather than the one the action is being performed by. So, for example, "Kincaid shot Dresden" is active, "Dresden was shot by Kincaid" is passive. Neither are wrong, but for some reason modern English professors and linguists hate it. I think it's largely George Orwell's fault.

    In any event, like I said, early-modern English loved it.

    #89 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    At first I thought it was just another celestia-damned clopfic, (judging by description only) but then I noticed it was rated "everyone" :rainbowhuh:

    And I just had to read this. :rainbowkiss:

    #90 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This....is going to be amazing.  Especially when we get to the parts with Luna performing classic duties of servitude for Big Macintosh, who I may remind you is usually a perfect gentlecolt and will likely be horribly uncomfortable with ordering Luna around.  Don't even get me started on Applejack and how she's going to handle this whole situation too. :applejackconfused::eeyup:

    #91 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    i bet this is going to be fun :rainbowlaugh:

    #92 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #93 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This... Is original.

    Let the story continue in earnest. I'm most intrigued.

    And this will (this when finished will be.) AWESOME!!

    The first chapter made my laugh so hard ...  xD:pinkiehappy:LOL

    It's a very very interesting story.

    A silent and shy Stallion (He thinks it's nothing)

    versus

    an over-enthusiastic Princess/Godess (She thinks it's everything. He saved her life)

    Lord Big Mac

    "Ah reckon' y'all better get in touch with that librarian friend o' yours."

    I can't help but laugh. Thank you, your fiction gives me a good begining of my day!

    MOAR! plz

    MOAR!!!!!:rainbowlaugh:

    And Applejack's Like:

    :ajbemused: "I'm Not Amused."(About Her Laughing.)

    She's Not Amused About Me Laughing.

    I'm Sorry Applejack,But I Just Had To Read This,

    But I Find This Story Very Amusing!:rainbowlaugh:

    #94 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    Bluenova: This can end in funny.

    >> To Bluenova.

    And Yes Bluenova,

    This Can End In Very Funny,

    And Everypony Laughing Their Pants Off From Laughter!:pinkiehappy::rainbowlaugh:

    #95 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    #96 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    And I Must Have More Chapters!!

    LOL To >>>>BronyCup

    #97 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    This

    This could be good.

    Argh, your evil strategy to get favourites off everyone is working too well.

    #98 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    >>1230628are you swedish?

    #99 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    i like this

    #100 · Chapter 1 · 36w, 3d ago · · ·
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    So...what will Celestia think of all of this?

    L: "I almost annihalated the entire town of ponyville with an out of control star!"

    C: "What?!?"

    L: "oh and I just became some earth ponys subordinate in the process!"

    C: "...and they wonder why i put you on the moon for a 1000 years..."

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