I'd like to thank everypony that helped me to write this story.  I hadn't written anything for pleasure in a decade before I started on this project, but AnonAuthor's Xenophilia story just filled me with ideas that wouldn't leave until they had been written down.  I started outlining this story back before it was known that Twilight would join the herd, but as that grew closer in the main story, I had to start writing or be completely left behind.  AnonAuthor and I brainstormed quite a lot on the event of Twilight's first night with Lero's herd, and that is why you'll notice a lot of similar ideas and themes between the two as we borrowed the bits and pieces that struck the deepest chords within us.

Sadly I had issues that kept me from finishing the story, and I had laid it aside as a lost cause until a few Xenophiles gave me the impetus needed to pick it back up again.  Now you see the fruits of those labors, and I hope they meet your expectations.

I'd like to thank AnonAuthor, and Archonix for helping me brainstorm and checking over the story as my pre-readers, and I'd like to thank all the bronies that gave me kind words of encouragement, this story never would have seen the light of day if it weren't for you.

Yay! It's here! *happy dance!* Now, to get to reading. Yes, I fav'd and thumbs up'd before reading.

My Xenophilia hunger can never be sated, but thankfully, you and AnonAuthor are trying your hardest. Thanks as always, Dashie.

OH YEAH! more Xenophillia stories! This just made an already awesome weekend even better.

You can have a fav and like in confidence.

Well done.

YAY!

I look forward to more!  

I haven't even read the synopsis and I already favorited and thumbs up!

Duuuuude! That was was one of the best things I have ever read period. After this today and season three tomorrow, this is shaping up to be an awesome weekend.

Well, that was adorable, all in all particularly the last part with the three of them, while its diffrent from the primary first time over in Xenophilia, a little tweaking and if nothing else it fits nicely with what I think the first time Dash and Twi play together rather then just having it switch between Twi and Lero or Dash and Lero, on a side note, the whole empathy thing with Unicorns, awesome, and more then a little hot /laugh I'm looking forward to seeing more of this if nothing else its always nice to see a little more of this world

Adding it to my read later list, because I haven't got time right now.

And let me say this. We shall make this beautiful universe bigger and better than Fallout Equestria, in the name of the gods! It deserves it!!!

Bronydragon

Nice.

>>15883581588358 Are you going to finish the story now that AnonAuthor has stopped writing (I.e. progressing the main storyline)? Or are you just going to expand upon what has already been written?

soooooooo lovely I....... can't say anything more this going to be a very fun read thank you for giving this to us.

Oh my goodness, this is one of the best things I've ever read in my entire life... I loved Xenophilia so much. I couldn't wait for side stories, I see it was worth to wait

CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!!!

Amazing. That's all I got to say, just amazing!

More is required. You deserve a 'stache

This story is ORGASMIC!

More Xenophilia?

I am now a very happy man.

is their a problem with the story?

it won't show up on my favorites or in your list of stories

Woot its absolutely fantastic to see your own work now dashie :3 and with 13k to boot I shall lose myself in the world of zenophilia now :D

Edit: WOW just as good :D this has been so worth the wait xD nd lero is part french apparently! :D pretty cool didn't expect that xP and I loved the intimacy very good! Can't wait for MORE

>>15900651590065

It hasn't been approved by a mod yet. Unapproved stories are sort of listed as invisible on this site. Give it a day or so and it'll pop up.

>>15903511590351

ah okay ty for the info

>>15903511590351 wow an unnaproved story already has 85+ upvotes heh expect a feature as soon as it IS approved

>>15888551588855>>15886491588649>>15885301588530>>15887721588772>>15887881588788>>15892031589203>>15893571589357>>15894591589459>>15898831589883>>15901001590100

Thank you all so very much,  I really owe a lot in this story to the support of you all.  I was more than a little concerned about how it would be received since I haven't written like this in so long, and it was inevitably going to be held up against the highest rated clopfic on fimfiction, so I worried .  I'm glad to see I met or exceeded expectations, and I'll continue working on stories for this.

>>15889371588937

I may write some stories that progress the main line, but only if I were working closely with AnonAuthor on it.  Personally I want to leave the main line progression for them to expand, but should the desire not be there in the future, I might make a chapter or two that closes up a plotline or two.

>>15904751590475>>15903511590351

Be sure to visit again when it gets approved .  I know site hits and reads are an important part of getting featured, plus I'll have an extra treat waiting for you all when it hits, a new chapter written by AnonAuthor detailing the Roleplaying scene that has been hinted at a few times in the main story.

I said quiet, now settle down while I enhance the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA while simultaneously weakening the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamine.

WHAT IS THAT!? DO MY EYES DECEIVE ME!? IS THAT A MEDICALLY ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT NEUROTRANSMITTERS IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?! IN A FANFICTION!?!

Fuck the clop. Author, you had me cumming at that line alone.

Thank you!

Oh, the wonders of ethanol over the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors... sigh

>>15905561590556 (coughs on the steak dinner) wai-WHAT!? Oh this I have GOT to read xDD this will be a real treat indeed and in the morning season 3 as well can things get any better?? Oh and I'll be sure dashie don't worry on that.

With me reading the xenophilia story over 8 times from beginning to end you can be sure I'll be reading these side stories repeatedly xD thanks for shareing this story early xP incase I forget to tell you, you have indeed met expectations for me. OH! Quick thought you already read the side stories containing twilights research over many years with lero dash and lyra right?

My question is will there be a chance you might provide backstory on the days twi made the letters to celestia? Or perhaps after that interview twi had with dash on the recording? Things like that :P

Ps: its good your using pic #3 I love it so much xP but if your gunna be making side stories in later events that weren't written in the main story might as well add lyra to that pic xP

>>15906841590684

I actually have been considering writing a quick little story (just a few thousand words of heartfelt drama and clop) detailing the events *after* the argument, but most of archonix's stories will be left for him to work on.  

He's been exceptionally kind about not wanting to step on AnonAuthor or my toes when it comes to the story, but we're both glad that he's writing and we're both very glad to be helping him build the world through his own tales.

>>15906481590648

/bow

Thank you, I felt if anypony would actually explain the chemical processes behind getting drunk in her own mind no less, it would be our adorkable Twilight.

:rainbowdetermined:

>>15907281590728 I feel compelled to copy/paste a comment I made 43 weeks ago... For posterity's sake.

Twi approves!

"Some people seem to need that kind of mental 'distraction'  in order to get bored/exhaused keeping their act up, 'abandon their defenses' and finally tell you what the HAY is actually going on inside of them! (makes problem-solving with those a rather bothersome matter, I can tell you..) "

I'm going back to the med topic with this. Alcohol is a weak GABA releaser. GABA is a neurotransmitter that hold the function of inhibiting the neural conductions by hyperpolarizing the neurons (either by negative ions influx {GABAa receptor} or positive ions eflux/outflux {GABAb receptor}).

One specific area of our brain (not sure about ponies, I'm a med student, not a vet) that is very sensitive to GABA is the Inhibiting Center.

When you drink, GABA is released and inhibits the Inhibition Center itself, causing a decrease in inhibition (the happy drunk that befriends EVERYONE and is eager to spill his beans).

If the person keeps on drinking, the Stimulant Center will be inhibited (the sad/annoying drunk that cries over ANYTHING).

If the person STILL keeps on drinking, the Stimulant Center inhibition will be so massive, that the person will pass out.

If someone forces alcohol down your throat, GABA releasing will be massive, inhibiting the Bulbus (Medula Oblongata). The person won't be able to regulate heart/breath rate and die.

"What the fuck is he talking about?! "

Bear with me for a little more.

Since Barbiturates were (and Benzodiazepines are) the most common hypnotic/anxiolytic drugs, I thought that Trixie took those.

Barbiturates are GABA agonists (mimick GABA), causing the same effect as the alcohol. But they are a lot more potent. (with a smaller dose, you can have much greater results)

Benzodiazepines are GABA modulators (they turn inactive GABA receptors into closed GABA receptors, making it easier for these closed receptors to open themselves). And opened GABA receptors are more likely to work when binding to GABA.

Meaning? Trixie would've spilled her beans with the medications alone. I seriously don't know why she is still alive.

TL;DR

Alcohol = Moderate GABA release with moderate effect.

Alcohol + Barbiturate = Massive GABA release with massive effect.

Alcohol + Benzodiazepine = Moderate GABA release with massive effect.

COMA

It's not a mental distraction. The process is pure chemistry.

>>15907201590720 (shrugs) that's understandable and considerate, ah well a story for another time right?

well remember dashie I'm pretty sure most of us would be just as happy with a chapter with the 3 (or 4) of them going on with the day to day occurences clop (for myself anyway :P) is just an added bonus for this awesome world but the mere interaction between them all and world building is enough for me to enjoy this story ^^

Also, dear author(s). I apologize for taking up too much space with my ramblings. But you two seem to be authors who, if don't know what they're talking about, research about the topic beforehand.

Can I point you somewhere (in this website) that will certainly give you two a nice help as you both continue to do stories the right way?

Please, follow this link.

>>15907641590764 that's just how baddass the writers of zenophila are huh? I've noticed that dashie anon author and arch are well knowledgable in these kinda terms whether its in scientific analogies or hypothetical societies xP

O.o god I hope I don't sound stupid saying that xDD

Huh well it seems you already know all 3 authors researched topics beforehand nevermind then xD didn't see you post till I posted myself xP

>>15908001590800>>15908261590826

The three of us have some fairly eclectic knowledge bases between us, but all of us tend to make sure that our stories are based in fact, even when it's speculation, it's at least modeled upon something factual.  

I did a bit of research on the internal chemical effects of alcohol use just for that single line in the story because I wanted it to be authentic, and the idea of Twilight knowing and in fact lecturing her own brain on the effects of alcohol on specific neurotransmitters just made me squee in delight.

>>15908591590859 heh there's no stopping her egghead ways XP there IS a reason whys she's so adorkable after all

>>15905561590556

You're most welcome. However, having read it I find that the "social" aspects are lacking slightly. But, I find that in contrast the clop scenes are more intimate in a lustful way. Although I'm sure that a little ironing out in the future will allow the love to flow through the intimate scenes with more ease.

In short, I feel that you and Anon with compliment eachother excellently. So, continue.

This makes me so happy! I haven't had the chance to read it yet, but I know I'm going to like it, so I fav'd and thumbed so long.

Wow! Awesome!

More Xenophilia? More of my favourite fic ever? YES!! You sir, are awesome. Apart from the well written clop, and the amazing romance, I love this story because of the biology woven into the story. -Ahem- what I mean to say, is MOOAAARRRR!!

It beings!

They need a new rule on this site, any story that gets 100+ likes before it gets approved, just gets instant approval

Inb4 instant feature.

Does anyone have the link to the previous cover art? I forgot to save it yesterday...

My only real gripe is that this seems to be more about Dash and Twilight instead of all three of them, but whatever. I get what that was about.

This could easily work as a second time they were all together with tweaks here and there, so I'll pretend it is. I think it's good enough for the original fics canon. Well, except for the random capitalization errors and the word "plot" being used seriously.

Also, Twi's inner monolog was real cute.

>>15922271592227

Here you go.  I replaced it since so many people on the blog post liked the Jykinturah pic.

Image: http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/216/6/3/mlp_morning_and_evening_ponies_by_blix_it-d59t1f0.jpg

Morning and Evening Ponies by Cari Corene

>>15924371592437

>>15907641590764

I just want to know what fic you were commenting on.

Trixie on downers? Never seen that before...

Can't wait for new charpters PLEAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOREEEEEE.

have 5 hearts on me

Yessss! This makes me happy!

Good god, what am i doing with my life.

...ah hell, who gives a damn.

Yay! It's finally public!

Also, nice choice in the cover image!

MOAR XENOPHILIA?!

Image: http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/29974039.jpg

Thumbs up and faved cuz King Spoiler told me to

OMG it continues!

So happy to see this keep going, thank you both for spoiling us once again.

I'll comment on the chapter later, this is just my excited discovery!

I was honestly happier finding out this story will continue, than watching the season 3 premiere

Just when I have an urgent project to finish over the weekend...

Hey, AnonDashie and AnonAuther. Do you guys plan on making a Sequel to Xenophilia? Because If not, I just wanted to ask If you would let me? I have had this Idea circling around In my head ever since you completed the original story. You left It so wide open, and that you could make just about anything with It. So, anyway, getting off track. Do you guys mind?

Been waiting for this.  I can finally do my happy dance, now.

Image: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr2ahfXLff1qdyufk.gif

>>15941841594184

Not gonna lie, this made me squee a bit

>>15922081592208

Not sure if it was instant, but it sure was fast.  It only got approved an hour ago and we're at the top spot in the feature box.

>>15942201594220

Abandon projects, acquire ponies

>>15942411594241

Right now, that's just not known.  AnonAuthor certainly isn't done writing, so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of a sequel/continuation.

>>15943741594374

And thanks again to all of my wonderful fans and readers, you guys make this all worthwhile (\/)

>>15944161594416

>>15944161594416

Curses, how about a Spin-off?

>>15905561590556

Thank you for putting this up!  I love Xenophilia and was sad to see it end.  I am ecstatic you're continuing to write in this particular continuum and greatly look forward to more of it!

Holy Mother of Ponies, 13K words???  You're not an author, you're a MACHINE.

I tend to print out some fics since I prefer to read stuff on paper instead of my monitor, so I tend to paste fics into Word. And guess what I tend to find? Typos. Lots of typos. No offence to anyone and I am speaking in general (all fimfiction considered) - is it really that hard to paste a fic into any grammar / spelling checking thingy and give those underlined parts some love? Damn, even my web browser checks what I type for mistakes.

And now, printing time...

I... actually think I liked this version more the the original version in the fic.

Yeah, this is new headcannon.

I haven't even opened the chapter and this is already in my Favorites list.

I think I genuinely "Squee"d when I saw this...

*Sees Xenophilia in the top box* "Sigh, better not get my hopes up" *Sees uploader is AnonponyDASHIE*     "OH SWEET LUNA, MY LIFE IS AGAIN COMPLETE."

>>15944211594421

Dear Celestia, they're multiplying exponentially.  CALL PINKIE!

>>15944881594488

You might try something like that.  archonix has been doing a wonderful job on The Xenophile's Guide to Equestira.

>>15945401594540

hehe, a very slow machine, as I stated before I first outlined this story back when Xenophilia only had 6 chapters , it wasn't known then that Twi would join the herd but I thought to myself, "This story needs some TwiDash".

>>15945841594584

Word kicks up a *lot* of minor shit, such as not liking the name Lero, any reference to pegasus that isn't capitalized, and a whole slew of other things.  Also the grammar check on word is stricter than my strictest English teacher, and most of the time, the stuff it says is rather unhelpful, or doesn't fit the narrative.

>>15945941594594

Thanks, I still feel that I need some work on my clop scenes, but I'm glad that this is being so well received.

>>15948411594841

I am so very happy to see more of this.  I hope one day we get another full story set in this universe.

Woot! Xeno side stories is finally out! I approve of this cover art too. It comes close to what the ponies would look like in my head cannon.

Spectacular so far. Glad to see Xenophilia stories maintain their standard of excellence. Pleas update with more soon!!!

I have a question, and it just might be incredibly stupid, I'm not sure. Here goes:

When Rarity was getting her horn filed in the spa... Did Lotus file off her skin?!

INSTANT FAV

xenophile's guide to equstria un-faved

Love it.

Hoo, baby it was hot.

>>15953761595376 Wat. You know that story is written with express permission and collaboration of Anyponydashie and AnonAuthor, right?

Also: congratulations on first in the feature box!

Ok this day can NOT get any better, first i get to see the season three permier, then i won the local Magic tourny, and now i get to end it with this, i am content

I can't help but feel that this side story is a bit lesser in quality compared to the original. There's some punctuation broken, and some of the sentences are, well... a bit awkward.

Dash, most fucking excellent job here, AnonAuthor definitely struck gold with Xenophilia, and you yourself have just proven that you can also write to his standards.  Between the main line written by AnonAuthor, these new side story (stories?) you are writing, and then Archonix's look at the more world building / "tame" side of the story and world, it really is a perfect trifecta.  All three of you have been doing extremely well with these bits that have been uploaded here, and I am most definitely looking forward to more writings from all three of you.  May your collaborations bear us many, many more fruits.  xD So, here's to what will hopefully me much more from all three of you amazing folks, and thanks for finding the drive and motivation to finish this first side story.

So in Xenophilia universe, straight means homosexual?

>>15948411594841

>>15948481594848

No fear, Pinkie's here.

Okay When I read Xenophillia I thought I'd wound up in an alternate dimension where clop fics were written by Nicholas Sparks.

and I gotta say This comes pretty darn close. good work keep at it.

>>15953761595376

AnonAuthor and I are both helping Archonix with the Xenophile's Guide to Equestria, and while he's not comfortable writing clop scenes, his writing and world building is still top-notch.

>>15954831595483>>15956911595691>>15958101595810

Thanks guys, you're all gonna make me blush... gimme a hug (\(^-^)/)

>>15957431595743>>15960811596081

As I said, this is the first time I've written something like this in a decade, so I'm a bit out of practice, but I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have some specifics.  I'm always looking to improve and appreciate it when people are willing to give me an honest critique of my work, just PM me.

>>15952211595221

It's just bone covered by a felt like layer of fur, there's little to no feeling there. So filing down a horn to remove small imperfections would be little different than filing your nails.

>>15959691595969

Not quite, the standard in Xenophilia's Equestria is bisexuality.  So 'straight' denotes little or no deviation from the norm while 'bent' would refer to a pony that is only attracted to one gender (whether it's their own or not).  RD considers herself 'bent' because she's only attracted to males.

>>15965171596517

Well, if I may use an example:

This is a fancier gift than most I've ever been given, and it was for no special reason, and given in secret with nopony else knowing what she did but me, thought the overcome mare I'm going to do something awesome for her.

This sentence is really awkward, and not only because "thought the overcome mare" is not very well-placed. I think perhaps adding a simple period to the end, as well as a comma breaking it from the italicized thoughts would do well here.

On top of that, "this is a fancier gift than most I've ever been given" is incredibly awkward. If it sounds really awkward to say, there's a pretty good chance that it's really awkward to read as well.

Another minor thing:

Suddenly she found herself wrapped tightly in blue wings, the force of the pegasus hitting her, knocked them both onto the floor as Dash clung so tightly that Twilight found it a bit difficult to breathe, but she wouldn't complain, the pegasus pressed so tightly to her that she knew, she hadn't lost her friend even if they didn't want her in their herd.

Again, imagine say this one sentence out loud. Doesn't really flow very well. I think your most pressing issue is the awkwardness of the sentences and breaking up your paragraphs properly, and some minor punctuation issues. The above quote should end up something like:

Suddenly, she found herself wrapped tightly in blue wings, the force of the pegasus knocking them both onto the floor. Dash clung onto Twilight so tightly that she found it difficult to breathe, but she didn't complain. Twilight could tell from the sensation of Rainbow's pressing that she hadn't lost her friend, even if Rainbow didn't want her in the herd.

You used "they" at the end when previously you were only talking about Rainbow Dash, so it's bad form to suddenly call that out of nowhere. Anyways, just wanted to use these as examples. Must be very difficult to follow up on AnonAuthor's coattails. I may not be the best author, but I can offer some advice, at least.

>>15965551596555

Thanks, I really do appreciate when others can give me in-depth critiques on my writing.  

When I'm writing Rainbow's dialogue or thoughts, I tend towards poor grammar.  It's something that I picked up from AnonAuthor.  

I'll do some revision on the second quote, and thanks again for your help.  If you've found other areas, please feel free to PM me.  I truly appreciate it.  

YES, more of it!

Is Lero vegetarian now? He can eat fish, you know? Even fluttershy kills fish

Amazing as usual. Faved.

>>15952211595221>>15965171596517 That makes them sound like something between a horn and an antler, which is covered in a velvet. Since velvet is alive, it'll tend to grow, which means it would easily develop lumps and russets and carbunkles and all sorts of things. Assuming that's what the horn is like, chances are what Aloe was doing was filing down a dry skin growth on Rarity's horn, something small that she'd nevertheless consider unsightly. Because she's Rarity.

Image: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/93510029/reaction/fap.gif

But in all serious, a wonderful read thus far.

>>15956311595631

waaaaaaaaa nooo rainbow Drunkflying nooooo,i have to say that is one weird rainbow though

That was a very intense threesome

As always give my thanks to the author but also have some for you for being the messenger

>>15959821595982

Enjoyed the read. Could see the similarities to the one posted in the main story. Hope and happily await for more.

Well, Ioved the version of this I've already read, but I like this one even better.  The mechanic of the empathy link really adds a neat new dynamic to an already well-written situation.

>>15971671597167

Got it in 1

>>15975571597557

Actually, in this case I am both this is my story.  AnonAuthor will provide some chapters as well, but those will be clearly marked as being written by them.

>>15970591597059

He's not a vegitarian, but he is very considerate.  Twilight isn't quite as open to eating meat as Rainbow is, and so he's trying hard to make dishes for her that will help her relax, especially considering their plans for the night

“Shh, don’t worry about that, relax and enjoy this.” Dash placed a kiss on Twilight’s forehead right at the base of her horn, giving a little smile as the horn in front of her began to glow with a deep red color.  The magic wasn’t really being put to use, just channeled through Twilight’s horn, causing a basic warmth and calming effect around her as the magic filled her and pulsed to her horn loking for an outlet.

- Considering this was right smack in the middle of the story and ummmm, the , hehehehe, yeah... I was surprised I even noticed this

And here i thought today was going to be another day mulling through other stories, and then i see this in the featured box. I fell out of my chair with joy because now today isn't just another day, today is now officially AWESOME!!!!

Thank you for making my day/week/month :D