This story is a sequel to A Mare in the Wilderness

A master of alchemy and magic trusts his instincts when taking on a young filly as a new apprentice. Years later, her training is put to the test when they are called to Canterlot to aid Princess Celestia. With her master away on a mission of his own, the apprentice must use all her alchemy and magic skills to save the princess and help defend the castle.

This story is part of The Quicksilver Chronicles, a series of stories that follow the adventures of Quicksilver and Misty as they make their way through whatever fate throws at them.

Cover art by 108Fiona8Fay.

Thanks to my pre-readers OConnerGT-R, mikemeiers, and FionaF. With a special thanks to my editor EverfreePony.

Out of sight and out of mind, a dark figure contemplates the past and the impending future.

Side story and minor prequel to The Lost Element

Written in a burst of inspiration

Available in paperback.

The black&red Alicorn with a tragic past stays confident despite the odds stacked against him. He is protective and liked by his peers. Even in the worst possible situation, he stays in control. Or does he?

*This story serves as a reminder to the fandom that the judgment of fics shouldn’t be based on superficial aspects such as cover art or the presence of a certain character. Stories should, instead, be judged on their quality. Read first, judge after.

[You may also enjoy the Youtube reading and mp3 download that are available for this story.

This story was approved by:
Goodfic Bin
Olympus

Here's what the readers are saying about it:

10/10 ~ Flora Blossom

Wow, this was intense! I like it! ~ Mr Swanky Hat

This is interesting, very interesting ~ Drayco Meowfoy

Good plot, solid writing ~ monokeras

Hmm... I have to admit, with the premise and all the obligatory "black & red alicorn OC" elements thrown in, this was pretty impressive. ~ Dark Avenger

Bad has been far more ambitious here than by just making fun of a stupid trope: by taking it seriously, he's made a story that stands out a lot more than just senseless jokes. ~ HapHazred

Had no clue what I was reading first but then I get to the ending it all came together. ~ Dapper Guy

Really good. Shows how some people can be so brainwashed as to genuinely believe that slavery and tyranny is good, productive, order, and freedom is laziness and selfishness. ~ Europa

This story plunged me into the abyss of depression and made my insides turned outside. ~ Hungryman

Aris Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the state of Canterlot. One of the most talented swimmers and full train dolphins will pull on a show for the people who are attending. The Rainbooms are pumped to see so many animals under the sea with the show ending off with a bang.

However Equestrian Magic transformed the professional divers into mermaids. Fluttershy and her friends must find a way to turn the divers back into their normal selves but then, the magic turned them into mermaids!

Thanks to Daniyel099 for editing this.
https://www.fimfiction.net/user/292246/Daniyel099

Both Twilight and Sunset Mermaid Images are from ArtMlpK
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Silverstream in Equestria Girls Image is from RJP.Rammy
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And both Princess Skystar and Queen Novo Vectors are from Ihenao
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Just when Cadence is prepped for a period of R&R, she is suddenly thrust into filly-sitting for Flurry Heart. Sounds easy enough, but then again... you'd be wrong. A wild day of crazy shenanigans ensues between a mother and a daughter.

Submiting for Cadance Is A Terrible Mom contest

*Featured 4/14/21*

A writer struggles to overcome the tyranny of the blank page as rain falls outside. Maybe, just maybe, the rain will help him overcome something else as well.

Cover Art: Nemo 2D