Inspiration

So a bunch of bronies I talk to over skype who have been reading Hikaru's freedom asked me what inspired the story. And I figured I would put that here to link to them plus whoever else wondered.
Basically, its little things from my own life, things that have happened, things I wish would happen, etc.

Character wise, Hikaru is very much inspired by myself. I have the same love for trance music. Am an avid glowstringer, kinda introverted, not many friends but a few very good ones. Some of them can be super crazy, haha.
The character of Storm (father) was inspired by a mix actually. Things I have heard my Dad and Sister say. As well as some hints of things I have seen around the online world.

The story of running away, there have been times I think where we can all say that we had that spark of adventure. A longing to escape the everyday routine and go out and do something crazy. What I write is just that fantasy in some ways.

Sky is actually partially based on a good friend of mine who happens to be a girl. Not completely as I also took some inspiration from random other stuff I see around, but it definitely played a role.

Why did I throw Gilda in there all of a sudden some ask? Really, Gilda is my all time fave mlp character. I know I know you think "WHAT!?" But honestly, I see her as really misunderstood, and something must have triggered it. I love her character design and I hope to see more of her in the show.

And yes, I throw in tons of "ponified" Trance artist and DJ names in there.
Armin Van Burren
Aly & Fila
Nolita
Ferry Corsten
and many more.

Anyways, just thought I would write that out.

Read on fellow bronies, crazyness is yet to come!

:)