Since the dawn of Equestria, the Agency has protected the realm from every manner of hideous magical creature. Largely by putting them various places where ponies probably won't go.
Forcibly recruited via a burlap sack, Fluttershy is assigned to inventory a site that has become a center of magical gastropod evolution--only to have her plane shot down by a mysterious unicorn.
Injured and trapped in the Forest of Snails, she finds that there was far more in those swampy, moist lands than she was led to believe.
Chapters (26)
Yo, new Unwhole Hole story? *Instantly slams Tracking button*
Both Eternity and Cretin? This is gonna be a good one.
Really great to have you back! This is already shaping up to be interesting.
Favorite line: Fluttershy disliked crowbars, as they had very little to do with actual crows.
Oh boy! Adventure!
This does raise the question of how Discord will react should he learn about this abduction. I imagine Eternity accounted for that, but I can’t be entirely sure.
This is one of the most Fluttershy thoughts I’ve ever seen.
Comparable to which ones?
Fun fact: Actual horses can do this!
This should be quite the adventure indeed. Looking forward to seeing where it goes.
Fluttershy wanting to go back into the comfort of the sack is a mood and a half LMAO. And of course you're drip feeding us intriguing details about the setting even as the plot is just starting.
Yay another story!
Oooh, can't wait to read this one, thanks for another story!!
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That went over my head until I remembered that amazing love princess story.
For some reason, I was expecting a futuristic stealth aircraft.
I have several questions there.
In any case, "drop site" usually isn't meant to be that literal, but it's too late to do anything about that. At least Fluttershy's found a friendly face. Now to see what he can tell her about the situation.
A respectable black-red mana base.
Reminder that Fluttershy has canonically set bones. To say nothing of her work in keeping the food chain connected.
I have several questions.
Ooh, the plot thickens. Fascinating hints of a number of potential hazards, and a nice G5 tie-in to boot. Looking forward to seeing where it goes from here.
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Remember, my friend, this is an AU. Namely, it's part of the gigantic interconnected web of fics throughout the author's whole portfolio. I can only remember a scant few details, having binged most of their work, but many of Hole's novels are in the same AU. IDK if there's a name for it, but given Fluttershy's nature here, this one is certainly included.
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I remember he is one of my favorite authors here. And Fluttershy is the daughter of the devil. Satin Veil.
Did she assimilated with her?
Oo, getting interesting now.
Ah, of course a Perr-Synt is involved. They just love poking their uncanny, greedy noses into everything.
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Which fic was that again?
All hail our god empress queen of love. She could probably defeat everyone just by making them all hate each other while she waits it out though.
Concerning on multiple levels, short-term and long-. We'll see just how bad it gets.
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This was spanned over his series of stories. Satin Veil has always been one of my favorite characters. She looks a lot like an older earth pony Fluttershy but with a red mane and tail.
Is this a squeal or are you just reusing your OCs?
Still amazing how technology has come so far that decapitations are minor injuries just part of the job.
Their bedroom activities must get pretty wild fast then.
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No idea, but I just assumed it's like Final Fantasy where each story may reuse characters.
I love the snells, haha. Those things give Rocket-Powered Turbo Slugs a run for their money.
This is a deeply amusing mental image.
I admit, I’m missing a fair amount here, but I can follow enough to understand the story and the rest has me intrigued. Looking forward to more.
I am curious as to who this Lady fear is since it is mentioned she knows Flutterbuttershy.
I expected it as much.
Because it keeps coming at the same rate, but you always have more of it behind you, making the input seem that much smaller.
Fascinating glimpses of where various players are between acts. Especially the Flimflams and whatever's watching them. Looking forward to more.
I would like to know what Discord did.
Ok, the bit with the traps was pretty funny.
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The title of the AU was being referred to as Seventh World (because of the first fic within it, "To Devour the Seventh World") as far as I know. But that may have changed. There are also some elements of To Devour the Seventh World that aren't used in later fics (spoilers) such as unicorns having normal lifespans no different from other ponies, Shining going full-necromancer (among other things), and Dash being flung a few centuries to the future
I have several questions.
Now that's the Fluttershy I know.
My questions only grow in number...
In any case, glad I'm caught up. This is getting deeply compelling, it's just that I've had other things to worry about with the holidays and all. Looking forward to more.
The Random tag would be of some use here.
Wait, Fluttershy is being a bit suspicious. Strangely unaging, has hidden fangs, the Stare.
What... is she?
Fluttershy's Stare takes on new depth in this AU. She's like a fluffy, adorable Ghost Rider.
Well....I wasn't expecting that.
Shotgun Slug is an A++ bit of wordplay.
Also, the twist doesn't really work given that Flurry Heart's magic is yellow, but still, cool.
I had to remove a comment by "Conces" because it was one of those bot advertisements that keep showing up places. Although I appreciate both bot and human readership, I'm pretty sure the links in those adds are a sure path toward viral infection.
With every chapter, I am impressed anew by your creativity and talent.
Chapter 18 was especially awesome ^_^! Fluttershy's life feels like this (but without a cake! but with snails... a lot of snails!):
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FLOCK OMG
Ahh, a lot of your older characters being brought back for this one! First Proctor, now Anhelios. I'm guessing you decided to rework them some since their first appearance in Child of Order.
Also, unless I'm reading wrong (which I admit is highly likely), it seems the "lone white unicorn" that is mentioned throughout some of your stories is the harbinger of death? Makes a lot of sense, once thinking about it!
Caught up... with this story, at least. Working with incomplete information, but I'm still greatly enjoying this.
Ok, I knew he was basically unkillable, but damn.
Never a fan of this concept, but the plane that got Fluttershy here does demonstrate the point for this Equestria.
In any case, as Caballeron has noted, we're nearing the climax. Looking forward to seeing what comes of it, and what else the Temple might have to throw at these ponies.
Junji Ito my beloved <3
Good ol' Seht. When do we get the grumpy Seht-Xyuka crossover adventure we need but do not deserve?
...these two just can't take a hint not to mess with ol' Buttersqueak, can they?
That's right Pontracio, you keep on dreamin' that dream!
What could possibly go wrong?
[hideous eldritch light glows from later pages in the story]
Eheh...it'll be fine. Shirley.
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That may be, but why did you respond to me and not the actual author?
Truly fascinating stuff. Great work in establishing the atmosphere of the machine-temple. Looking forward to seeing what lies at the core.