Well, that was quite the ending, wasn't it? I hope you enjoyed my presentation of Wanderings of a Non-Brony.
I would like to start out by thanking each and every reader I had. I do it for you guys. I couldn't do it otherwise. I consider myself a very lucky author because I have some of the most amazing readers that a guy like me could ever ask for, and I thank you for that whole-heartedly.
Now for the big question: will there be a threequel?
Yes. As long as there are TD stories to tell, it is my job to tell them. So, I don't know when it will be out, but the final canon story for TD will be released soon, I hope. I will call it The Life of a Non-Brony, as that is what it is. His life in Equestria. I'm just going to say it right now: TD never gets home in the threequel. It would frankly undo all of his character development, and none of us want that.
So, I have an editor for it in Marioland1, but one big thing that I will need for it is a cover art. I'd hate to pull some vector or screenshot off of Google. If any of you are interested in that, please do one and send it to me. I'll pick the one I like best. If you do it through Deviantart, I will give you points for it.
All that to say, thank you again for your amazing support. TD's story was never supposed to be this epic, but I'm glad it is. I love writing about him as much as you love reading about him, and I hope you enjoy The Life of a Non-Brony just as much, if not more, than this one. It will deal with things like how he comes to terms with being in Equestria for the rest of his life, what his life will look like going forward, and I will finally stop hinting at who he would marry and flat out reveal it. I know some people have an aversion to shipping, but I promise that I will do my best to make any relationships that he may have as good, and well-developed as possible. I owe it to you guys, and I like to think that I've done a good job subverting cliches with him so far.
You guys are wonderful, thank you or your support, and I hope you like The Life of a Non-Brony.
3223074 Well... you wanna help with the next one?
That was great well done good sir can't wait for the next installment :)
thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to more
FUCK YES I LOVE YOU MORE TD!
I would imagine that TD will rage a bit before calming down in the first few chapters.
An amazing end to this story. I loved every moment of it and--
MORE TD STORIES?!!!
Well, as the old saying goes: "When one door closes on you, turn around and you'll find life has opened up another". The world is a large place and it holds many secrets. Chin up, T.D, adventure ain't over yet.
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I've been through this far. It wouldn't make sense to bail out now. I'm in it with you all the way Bronywriter!
MAKE TD LEARN TO USE TWIN SCIMITARS!!!
I have to give it to you, TD stories are probably the best series of pony fiction I've ever read (barring University Days) I love how you can develop everything, without compromising on length or quality. It's been a joy reading.
Two gazzlion bits says it's Cheerilee.
She's a teacher, he liked teaching, and he did say spending time with the foals was some of his best memories.
Well i cant wait to see the next TD stories that you will be posting. Its been one hell of a ride so far.
This is bar none, my favorite story and by extension series on this site (though I can't decide if I like this or the 1st TD story better).
I commend you for your character development of TD, raising above and beyond the standard despite him starting out as a self-insert (think that's what you claimed, correct me if I'm wrong and I apologize if that's not true). Both stories I feel set the example on how to develop character(s): A likable, but flawed person with clear motive, and realistic (or at least believable) actions.
The first story was a light hearted, but grounded in reality story that shattered many cliches that I see far too often, while also sticking to the most important aspect: the main character.
This story takes his development, and extends that greatly while also shattering some more cliches, and make his adventures believable by giving them the development they deserve.
I can say without hesitation that this is the best HiE story (or again, the first one) on this site, you definitely deserve commendation for your effort. I hope you continue to put out great stories, and I definitely look forward to the next story.
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I don't know. After everything that has happened between him and Celestia I might have to go with her on this one. That and I think that particular pairing would be absolutely hilarious.
3223184 Well, if we're going to love-hate route... surely it will be Luna, seeing as she, you know, try to kill him.
Best. Story. EVER!
I just realized you could have used that portal thing to make the three TD's (MLR, Snarcastic Princess, and this one) meet together. Think about it. Celestia tried to make a portal at the same coinciding time in the timestreams another one does for MLR TD, WHILE the princess is trying to dealicornize herself. Still loking forward to the meeting of the TDs...
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True though while Luna may have tried to kill him it is only Celestia that he has full blown punched on more than one occasion as well might I add.
aaaaagh
Going in I had no idea how I wanted it to end. On the one hand, seeing TD get home would have been a massive payoff after everything the guy's been through. On the other, if he did, that would be, you know, The End.
And now that it's happened... I still have no idea how to feel there! We're getting more TD for sure, and I'm super looking forward to that, but aaaagh he was so close! Just to find out that it really was impossible. The feels!
(oh snap td gonna get wed! lessee, he had that connection with cheerilee, rarity's been hitting on him, the imagine-spot with twilight makeouts... yep that settles it, my money's on Shining Armor.)
for the most part... I thought this story was right up there on the hilarity charts as "Human" at least... I think that's where lord second is a raving lunatic who becomes part zombie.
To be honest I would have liked it if we never found out if the portal worked or not. I would have liked to seen TD walk up to the portal test it then pause, have the Celestia ask why he stoped and wasn't going back to his home, then have him turn around and say that he was home.
1500 people think so as well.
and the other 39... well they need brain surgery
Anyways. Good well, good tiding, good luck, and where the hell did i put that cookie i was eating?
Gods, I feel both horrible and happy that TD didn't make it back home. Thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest as I kept reading! As with all great stories, I'm rather saddened that this arc has come to its end, which is saying a lot since when I had first heard that it was mainly a series of flashbacks I was disappointed. However, I take comfort in the fact that there's another one that follows the present time, which I have no doubt will keep improving the series' excellence. Mfufufufu will be getting an angry, bitter TD since all his hopes have been completely dashed? I certainly hope so, it'll be like a throwback to the first story. So, until the next story comes out, thank you for writing this, it certainly has been a pleasure reading it.
Life of a Non-Brony...
First shipping fic I'll ever read.
Well done BronyWriter. Be proud, son. Be proud.
Now pardon me while I feel all depressed over how this story ended.
I'm afraid the Crystal Heart DID do something. Read the ending again and then that last line again.
We all know that in story's a line like that means the exact opposite. That in combination with that Celestia says sorry again and the ponies (guess the Mane6+CMC) that rush inside gasping tells me that something happened to TD. Maybe he's more Changeling (or less?).
enjoyed this a lot. I've honestly been waiting for the shipping to happen!
3223089 btw did he gone round the know world or the world? that's all i want to know.
Btw i almost forgot how would TD feels about half human half horse ( i forgot the name of it )
Play on, live on, hate on .
I felt crushed when he didn't go home. At the same time, I am looking forward to the threequel and I want to see how his life has changed now (those last lines are a very fascinating cliffhanger!) and the kinds of things he'll do now that this is his new life. Maybe the universe split and one of him went home and one of him got his dreams crushed. I know that the threequel will be amazing because this story has been an amazing journey in its own right.
3223266 No, he's in shock and doesn't really care what they're saying right then.
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IIRC, there are only two TDs out there (the one from MLR is a pretty pony princess now). But I too would like to see this happen.
3223219 Okay, you stop watching the Trek: TNG finale before you come here.
I mean, seriously?
Heck of a ride, this was. And we know it's not over. "It'll never be over." - Robert de Rainault, Sherrif of Nottingham (Robin of Sherwood)
Yep, I can see TD saying the same thing, the same way.
3223144 No, it's just that the same situation happened with the portal here that happened when Celestia tried it in the original. It was never going to work.
3223239 I considered it for sure, but I think that it would have been against his character. He walked the planed for six years. He wasn't going to give up.
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Nope. Remember, teachings of a non-brony and TD TAP are one universe, and MLR TD are another.
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No, and that is a different thing. For one, Discord/Q is not helping things along in my suggestion, and two, it's not three separate time points in the SAME UNIVERSE converging on one point of space, as it is three different points of space in different universes converging on one point of time.
You know, I can't imagine this ending any other way. I wanted him to finally make it home... Of course, if you really think about it, he's lived more of his adult life in Equestria than he did on Earth, so in a way he'll end up 'home'.
I'm just curious how he'll deal with the minor PTSD he by all rights should have at this point.
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Nope, I did in fact remember correctly.
I'm honestly surprised; I really thought you were going to send him back. I'm glad you didn't, though. This is far more interesting and I can't wait to see how he's going to adjust to living in Equestria with the certainty that he's never going back.
I'll be sure to follow you. Keep up the good work!
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When I like to think about how much TD suffers I make TD TAP the sequel of MLR in my head.
When I like to give TD a break I put them in separate universes.
3223314 Teachings, MLR, and Alicorn are all one universe.
3223170 Yes, TD is a self-insert.
OH COME ON!!! I WANTED HIM TO FINALLY GET HOME! THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT TO END THIS STORY, AND YOU COULD HAVE ADDED AN EPILOGUE! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
3223239 Not this, dear god, not this. If that happened I would have called BS, he went through 6 years of hell, character development and dealing with living in an unfriendly to humans world for THAT? Personally I would have been ok if he died when he entered, or if he might have gotten home, it being open ended would have been fine. I like we are continuing the story better, but it wouldn't have made me angry like that one.
But I guess now we get to enjoy watching TD cry for the next 20 chapters before getting bittersweet about it. Still going to be fun, that old world blues is going to be interesting to follow.... OH! Call it Old World Blues in the story! That would be great! I can see TD following the ending cutscene to that DLC very closely... New World Hope indeed.
I'm going to keep my feelings bottled up till it ends for real, this is after all, a new begining.
i wonder if he will try to physicaly fit in or resist heavily
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Another spinoff?
3223333 Epilogue? We're getting a whole third book.
Great story!!
I've always enjoyed reading these stories. It makes me just a bit happier to read, no, experience these stories you put out. TD's life may seem like a bit of a bad joke at times, but we can all plainly see that he cares for these ponies, even though he'd like to see earth again, so much so, that he considers his current residency...home.
I've had a lovely time visiting you, but home is where the heart is, and I think it's time I went back. If home is where the heart is, then my home is my parents' old house. I've never loved my own apartment the way I love their place.
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TD can't get home. Fate will make sure of it.
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Centaurs?
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There's a lot of TD yet to see. Hang in there.
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You found it... now hold it still for me....