When a new pony arrives in Ponyville to lead a quiet, simplistic life away from the stage, he can't imagine getting smitten by a shy, timid little pegasus. Even worse, his life before wasn't as glamorous as everyone would believe, and when his past begins to show up in his new home, he'll have to decide between the music he loves to play, or the pony he loves to play for.
Author's Note: Yes, I understand the tags are a bit contradictory, but elements of humor always manage to snake their way into every work I do. If the general consensus is that I don't need it, I'll uncheck it. And it goes without saying that all feedback is welcome so long as it isn't blatantly offensive.
EDIT 9/21/11: Yes, that cover image is one I drew myself during a Calculus lecture. An intricate flute with a butterfly on the end? How adorable, I know! Before anyone says anything, I have no idea what an actual flute looks like anymore, so any issues can be chalked up to pony craftsmanship. Enjoy!
Many thanks to knighty for helping me with the issues on uploading my picture. I'm eternally grateful.
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Sorry to have taken so long to have replied back on this, but I'm extremely glad you enjoy it! I'll try to put out new chapters as fast as quality will allow it!
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To be honest, that's what I was going for the entire time I was writing that paragraph. I don't know why I did it, but it certainly is a great hook for the chapter!
And I'm happy to hear that my writing isn't a flawed as I think. I'll try to keep up the good work!
now this is awesome its like 20% more awesome in like 10 seconds flat~
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Wow.... not much else to say, a great story hoping to see more.
when i read the first chapter of this story i didn't really know what to think, so i read the next few and by chapter 3 i was hooked. in your authors note you said it felt rushed at times but i never really thought it was. but im also not one to nit pick so small things don't bother me. i think you got a pretty good story here and after this chapter i can't wait to read the next part. keep up the good work!
so happy when i saw this was updated! i'll watch your profile to see what other stories you'll put out since iv'e enjoyed this one so much
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Sir, you are endearing yourself to me more every minute! I can't wait to see what you think of my upcoming tales!
I R HAPPY!
a hero is not defined by their thoughts or speech they are defined by how much ass they kick!
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Quite so, I would third it, as well. Guns in fact do make life a tad more easy. We of the Marine qualities, must stick together though, even if we don't all put it out quite so flagrently. Now, I must say, dear author, that this has been a story I have followed for quite a while. I am glad of an ending, though, I wish it was more of an ending I had envisioned, I cannot complain. Dare I hope that a sequel will be forth coming?
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I'm very sorry that the ending isn't better, but it is quite early here, and I really didn't know how I could end it any differently. Maybe a good sleep will fix that, though.
And yes, I do plan on writing more in the future. Hopefully, they'll end with much more quality!
Great story, it was a joy from beginning and end, and like TheGentlemenScholar I am sad to see it completed. I can't wait to read anymore work you decide to post up here! I wish you the best.
Drat! also forgot to mention that I enjoyed your ending,very sweet. The last paragraph just makes me smile reading it.
at first i had mixed feelings about the ending. but i realized that if i was in that situation and had a chance to start over with an abusive brother than i would have taken it. all in all i loved this story and am really glad it ended the way it did. and im really excited to see what other stories you'll put out. keep up the great work!
and as for your blog post i think #1 and #2 sound the most interesting. and since Halloween is coming up #3 sounds like it would be cool. whatever you decide to do will be nice to read.
Very well done! it was a pleasure to reading it.
We need to talk...
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.... I think I should be concerned that you're Googling me.
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aww... this needs a sequel... badly... like now... but still... great piece
although i would have liked to see adagio die... like not getting hit with the blunt end of teh axe
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I thought about Adagio dying and ending the story at that, but then I had to remember that Allegretto had, in some small part of him, looked up to his brother and believed Adagio when he said Allegretto was the source of his misfortune. But not killing him allowed not only Adagio, but himself a second chance at their relationship, and a chance for them to both make up for the ways they've wronged each other. Allegretto, at the same time, absolved Adagio of his conscience, never having to live with their parent's blood on his hooves and possibly the blood of many others. All that's left now is if Allegretto and Octavia will ever be able to forgive their brother while now at the same time actually having to juggle fame and the lives they wished to lead back home.
Hmm, dear reader, I believe that you've gotten your wish and just given me an idea for a possible sequel... I'll have to get back to you on this!
It baffles me that after all this time this storys rating still isn't in the triple digets. this was one of the first storys I read when I found this site and its deffinatly one of my top ten favs