The Night's Stars Chapter 29 Preview/Teaser · 1:25am Feb 14th, 2020
The tentative release date for The Night's Stars Chapter 29, "Griffins and Galleries" is in one week, on 2/20/20, at 5 P.M. E.S.T.
I'm considering making a few more blog posts about The Night's Stars over the next few days, or at least somewhat related to it. Nothing too terribly important, but I kind of want to share more thoughts.
I've not properly reviewed this chapter in a couple of months by now, but I'll work on reviewing and making further-if necessary-edits tomorrow. As such, I chose the excerpt rather hastily. There are a few sections that I remember which would be good previews/teasers.
From what I recall, I thoroughly enjoyed writing this chapter. Although my memory isn't the best and my opinion may be swayed by having reread the four latest drafted chapters yesterday and having made decent progress today. And not having slept much last night. I'm excited because this chapter sets up the following chapter, which is my personal favorite chapter to have ever written, par none. I'm really looking forward to publishing it!
But enough of that for now. I'll probably discuss it more on the teaser to that chapter. For now, have an excerpt taken out of context.
"So wait," Rainbow put in, flying around to hover in front of Midnight. "Are you saying Twilight could..." Rainbow trailed off, squinting at Midnight. "You know..." she said conspiratorily.
Midnight just blinked and tilted her head at an angle. "Know what?"
Rainbow's face scrunched up. "Oh come on! You know what I mean!"
Midnight just watched Rainbow innocently.
Rainbow's expression fell and she groaned. A moment later, the pegasus flew over to Spike and pointed at him with her forehooves. "Spike said Princess Celestia said Twilight could surpass Starswirl the Bearded, right?"
Twilight fidgeted as Spike declared, "Yeah!"
"Mhm," Midnight agreed. "We're also aware of that."
Twilight squinted at Midnight, and while she suspected she knew the answer, she had to ask, "We?"
Midnight looked over at her. "Batponies. We're supposed to know this sort of thing. I told you that before."
"Right..." she mumbled, turning her gaze back to Rainbow and clenching her jaw. 'Is there anyone who actually realizes I'm not capable of everything they think I can do!?' She felt frustrated.
Rainbow flew back over to Midnight, her body twitching in excitement. "So! If Princess Celestia thinks Twilight could surpass the bearded guy-"
Twilight frowned. "Hey!"
"-does that mean she could, you know, bring back the sun!?" Ignoring the deafening silence, Rainbow continued, "'Cause that'd be great!"
Twilight just stared at her and Midnight. She didn't even need to turn to see the four batponies' pulling the chariot staring back at Rainbow, but she couldn't read their expressions. They didn't look as if they were about to try to kill Rainbow Dash, which might have been a good thing. Her five friends in the chariot likewise stared at Rainbow and Midnight.
Like nothing had happened, Midnight just shrugged and rolled her shoulder. To Twilight's shock, Midnight said, "Maybe, maybe not."
And Twilight felt like something hit her on the head. Her vision broke and twisted, shifting at a wide angle that made her wobbly. Her heart skipped a beat and anxiety tore through her gut and stomach and body.
"I uh, wouldn't say that around Nightmare Moon though," Midnight cautioned.
Rainbow snorted, rolled her eyes, and folded her forelegs across her chest. "I'm just saying that would be pretty awesome! Also, it'd make my job a lot easier."
Rarity pointed out, "You never did apologize for that storm."
Sounds like Rainbow's big mouth about to get her in trouble. I'm looking forward to its release. I've been pining for another chapter for a bit and you're close to delivering. I cannot wait to see what's in store.
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You only have to wait a few more days!
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I cannot wait. It would be in Nightmare Moon's best interest for us to read this next chapter. xD
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That made me smile.