//------------------------------// // Changeling Boys // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Girls, I’ll be leaving for uni today. And (surprise, surprise) I’m a bit bummed about it. CrystalCon was the thing I really needed and thanks for letting me gave it. And I’m not talking about the event itself (which was also great), but the fact that I got to come here, spend time with friends and people I never knew, and also had the best conversation with my mother I thought possible. It would take Jade to write what I’m going through right now, because I certainly can’t :P Now, (as I wipe away my tears), onto something completely different. I was doing some curating in the evenings (wasn’t able to sleep too well), when I decided on a whim to search for all the changeling stories. (By that I mean I did a search that marked every story that had the word changeling in it as a changeling story). 1 mention – 12 stories 2 mentions – 7 stories 3 mentions – 31 stories 4 – 10 mentions – 319 stories* 11+ mentions – 7 stories For a site that contains literally hundreds of thousands of stories, that’s alarmingly few. Granted a large amount of changeling fics were removed during the slap fic purge, it’s an astonishingly small number. (Just for reference, stories featuring Chiron by name are in the low thousands, and Athena TAGGED stories broke five digits.) Why I’m addressing this? Because I think the subject is fascinating. Also, with the amount of changelings in IT and on the site (yes, I am aware of quite a few and I PM with them on a regular basis) I’d have thought there would be more stories. HoofTies is pretty much the only one who is actively writing about them and does so in the most amazing ways (@HoofTies, I’m sorry you didn’t come to CrystalCon and will gladly be your editor :) ) So, here’s my question and challenge to you: Write a Changeling fic in 3 days. Yep, you heard me correct! I’m doing a flash contest. Originally I wanted it to be in 24 hours, but since not everyone is glued to the site, I guess 3 days will have to do. Meanwhile, what are your thoughts on changelings on Earth? I can see so many ways in which they could be used. LightSparkle @Celestia: Mom, don’t you dare participate! LightSparkle @LightSparkle: Umm, I don’t know about the rest, but the subject is still a bit touchy for me and a lot of ponies in Canterlot and the Crystal Empire. It’s true that times have changed and ponies don’t outright fear changelings now, but the subject (along with King Sombra) is very much avoided. That said, I’d really like to read more well-done changeling fics (I blame HoofTies and LightSparkle for bringing it to my attention :) ) So I’ll help with the prize. First place gets something. SaltyHuman Hmph. If I’d known this was a thing I would have said something. And yeah, I’m starting to like far too many authors (none as much as Squishy, though). On that note, please congrat her on finally getting to talk with Prince Blueblood. I’m telling you we have the next MC author right here! Just you see! Only problem is I also want her for my enterprise (which I’ll be starting with selected partners after graduation :D ) Let me hear your hype! As for changelings on Earth, I can totally see it. In fact they will be extremely overpowered. I can only imagine what they can do if they get a stable source of love (like in the story). Changelings vs gods… now that would be weird! :D RRBB @RRBB, @LightSparkle: Well, I know somepony who’ll be devoting a lot of her energies in that field :) I know she’ll kill me when she gets back, but Brush has been putting a lot of thought and effort into writing a series of “Changeling boy” fics. Some of them definitely won’t see the light of day (not on this site anyway) but some definitely will and they are quite… cute? At time I wanted to strangle her for the things she wrote, though :P @number1: You better look out. I think your GF might actually read those… CEOWitch @LightSparkle: Err, what’s the prize, by the way? Salty was a bit vague. (Unless he’s offering to go on a date with the winner :P ) Also, some parameters might be nice? Like word limit, exact deadline, etc, etc, etc. Also, are you interested in VA? RRBB @RRBB: I would be interested in having a go, based on my work schedule. (I have experience in magic and reading :) ) Celestia @Celestia: Mom! That’s a terrible idea! :/ LightSparkle @RRBB: Err, how should I know? Human gloves? Editing services? Cash rewards? LightSparkle @LightSparkle: Err, maybe I have a solution? :) Make it a week so there are more stories and I’ll go on a dinner date with the winner of the contest AND I’ll be in the chosen human form :) (You just take care of the restaurant) Honestly, MC is my something I’ve been enjoying since I joined the site (I admit I only learned about it after Everhere) so anything that could promote good CoE stories is a pretty big deal for me personally ;) Thanks for organizing the contest! And thanks to HoofTies for writing all her fics :D ManyFaces I’ll draw a picture based on the winning story. :) Well, you know my thoughts on the topic. I agree 100% with Brush :D (only difference is that I have mine :P ) Jokes aside, I think I’m well enough to start drawing, even if it’s still a bit of a pain. I get tired very easily and can’t stay up as much as I did before. I’m eating much more, though, and the doctors agree that drawing is a good starting point. “Fingers crossed” I’ll be able to visit Ponyville next week :D PaintDrop @PaintDrop: Glad you’re better. (changeling boys still aren’t squishy, though :P ) Also, you know she’ll win, right? ;P @Celestia: PM me! :) RRBB @RRBB: Changeling boys can be anything, you dorf! :) And if Short wins I’ll draw an extra special pic for you two :) PaintDrop