Refresher Time! Also, Many Thanks Are in Order! · 12:40am Jun 14th, 2014
Soo...you guys wanted a Blue Angel refresher? You got a refresher!
...wow I should have planned this better...how to do this...
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Volare: Oookay V-Pony, tell'em!
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Dash: What the hay? He got stage fright or something?
Volare: Maybe he's just outta practice and nervous since it's been nearly a year since this story was updated.
Dash: Gah, does this mean we should go easy on him or something?
Volare: Couldn't hurt...
Dash:
LOL just kidding, here we go!
Not sure how far back to go, so I'll just do like Game of Thrones does: highlighting the parts of the previous story that will be important to the next episode (chapter in this case).
(we need a better pony clearing their throat video...)
LAST TIME, ON BLUE ANGEL!
*We found our protagonists Volare, Twilight, and Scootaloo in Canterlot, along with Trixie, Octavia, Lyra, Bon-Bon, Shae the osprey, and Faber the Scoltspony among others. Twilight and Volare are there for two reasons: one for them to work on their planet theory, and two for Volare to finally meet Princess Celestia.
*Rainbow Dash stays behind in Ponyville to learn how to spar under Cloud Kicker's tutelage, in order to better "occupy" Volare's time while she wrestles with her feelings for him.
*But during their first day in Canterlot, Scootaloo is accosted by Prince Blueblood for the crime of...muddying his hooves of all things. Trixie defends Scootaloo and during the fight, they all learn the truth about Trixie: that she lost her place as chosen student of Celestia due to her desiring revenge against Blueblood for his horrid treatment and bullying of her during Magic School.
*They all have dinner at Cadance and Shining Armor's home, while Luna reveals the potential dangers of the crystal that Volare carries with him, the only thing that allows him to be close to Twilight as it blocks the influence that his magically created body produces, allowing Twilight's emotions to remain stable while in his close presence.
*Luna scries into Volare's mind in a dream, determining that his mind has indeed become dependent upon the crystal. By law, she should end his suffering before he loses himself to its influence, becoming just like the Dark King Sombra in the past. But she can't bring herself to do it, and instead speaks at length with Celestia, formulating a plan of action around Volare's situation, his relationship with Twilight, and his potential danger to himself and others. Should they kill him now and end his suffering, or take a chance that he may be different from those that came before, that he can fight the crystal's influence and learn to live in harmony with it?
*Twilight and Volare prepare to perform their planetary theory experiments the following day after Volare tells Twilight what he saw in the scry-scape.
*Meanwhile, it is revealed that Prince Blueblood is secretly and agent of The Boss/Nyctos/Corvus, and his eye on the throne once Celestia is defeated. Little does he know that he is only being used for his money and influence, that once Celestia is overthrown that Blueblood will lose his worth to them...
------Important things to remember:
*Twilight's feelings for Volare may have been reawakened with this hope of being together again because of the crystal, but is it right to base a relationship on such a tiny, fragile thing?
*Nyctos' speech is represented and remembered with a green color, but not when shown speaking in person, while Sombra's is remembered and represented in red. This is done in lieu of being able to convey voice tone via text.
Parts of this chapter were heavily inspired and influenced by Silly Filly Studio's "Fall of the Crystal Empire Trailer" released last fall. Please watch this trailer to understand the full significance of events in this chapter:
And here is the full video, if ya'll are interested...it may well play into my plans too 
Therefore, I must extend a HUGE thanks to Silly Filly Studios for inspiring me write this chapter as I have. Please go give'em some love!
Silly Filly Studios Youtube
Silly Filly Studios Tumblr
I must also extend a MASSIVE thanks to a handful of users here who kept me focused on keeping this story alive and also listened to me bounce ideas off of them and ramble on into all hours of the night (into the morning in some cases), allowing me to keep these ideas fresh in my mind while I fought for the energy and time to put them to paper:
Biker Dash <---thank you for being the voice of reason (and the occasional smack across my head to get me focused)
The Abyss <---Thank you for listening to and helping me with my character development, as well as being an awesome writer overall.
Dancing Dead <---Thanks for continuing to scream at me after all these years 
Pony Kim <--Thank you so much for putting up with my shit and being a great friend and inspiration. Go give this girl some plushy love! 
American Brony <---Dude, you're just awesome for persevering through your health issues, still writing, still listening to me ramble, and still being my pal. Give this guy some serious love, he's just an inspiration for everything that Bronies stand for!
Dusty <---This guy...super smart ass, and super pal. Thanks for putting up with my crap throughout the past year, dude!
D48 <--Ok, this guy may seriously be one of the smartest people I've ever met, not just here but anywhere. Thank you so much for helping me keep my scientific facts and figures straight. This is the guy that's largely responsible for how the planet in Blue Angel will quite literally be shaping up
Quillin Words <--- AKA Sax-Brony (at least in my weird little mind), thanks for being so supportive of me the past year, and I'm glad my story could bring joy to ya as well!
PinelopeCushion <---My better half. Seriously muffin, thanks for being so patient and helping through these past few months. 
I know there are a huge number more of you guys that have supported me and kept me on track this past year, and I'm sorry I can't thank you all here-
Dash: Well, technically you could...
Yeah well...wouldn't you rather read the new chapter instead?
Dash: HAY YEAH!!! BRING IT ON!!!
Ok, ok...it's 7:40PM Central Time right now. Expect it to go up at 9PM Central Time. Friday the 13th, eh? Well, luck be a lady tonight! I hope you guys like it!!!
I will be watching... And if it does not...
I'll give out your phone number to every telemarketer and porn site I can find.
Remember...
I HAVE YOUR NUMBER!
I HAVE YOUR NUMBER!!!
All seems good now that I'm refreshed on it, much appreciate the post about it :)
I'm still hoping Volare ends up with Rainbow though haha.
2205129 Lawl oh gawd!
The numbers, Biker... WHAT. ARE. THE NUMBERS!?
And god damn it, Vance. I love you and I hate you sometimes. Just stay on my good side, yeah?
Excellent to hear, so many things will start coming together
2205160 YAY!!!!!!! cant wait to read them
ive been up and down the walls worrying about volare to the point of THIS
It's time...
Alright. I'm now no longer busy. Let the reading. .. BEGIN
Sweet Mother of Mercy, it's been months since I first read this. Now I saw this updated and I just joined fimfiction yesterday! It's a sign!!
*scrapes away magic circle and stuffs necromancy book back under the bed.*
Yay! I had full faith you'd continue!
Wow, it's about time you gave us an update! I have been waiting on this for so long... something tells me this is gonna be good!
Yea! New Blue Angel! Welcome back to writing, or something!
Um. It's summer again, maybe it's time for another reread, hmm.
Whichever way; Gratz on getting the chapter out, I'll obviously read it asap, sounds awesome, as always!
2205977 Yeah...I'm actually feeling the re-read itch myself. I mean, I DID do a read-through/edit a while back, but I wasn't reading it for pleasure. I was reading it and looking for errors. So I may go through it again, funny thing is this'll be the first time I've read it just for the fun of it
This is one of the first fics I've ever read in this site. As if there's any force in heaven or hell that'll make me forget this story, I'm going see this through till the end!
2206106 Heh, you can't read a good story too many times. (Well, ok, you can, but, that's beside the point)
That sounds like a very legitimate plan, all my approves. It's how it's supposed to be read afterall, I assume.
So... what you are saying is.
We do need a bigger boat?
Where's my thanks for being a giant fucking cunt to you? I should be thanked.
2208640
Oops
Damn. That is a good-quality video. And now I find out that the channel died.
(Never mind what they call the emoticons; that looks more like a moment of silence to me.)
The sound effects and the various magic attacks/runework are really cool...
I'm not too clear how all that would tie in yet, but this could be interesting. I know that the story's been quite good so far!