//------------------------------// // The Dannies Analysis // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// So excited! After reading this week’s chapter (twice) I think that the clash in the finale will be between titans and corporations. I know that this started as corporations vs deities, but so far there’s been nothing from Zeus, leading to new questions. Anyway, let’s get to analyzing! We start with the the grand9 performing a heist on a Felina convoy. Immediately we are confronted with the plant-that-can’t-fail fails trope. Naturally it’s Karl who messes up the plan because of a kitten. Lots of chaos follows, a few encounters, lots of sneaking and running. In the end Blazen manages to use his reality clowning power (continuity!) and gets the suitcase that is being guarded. Upon opening it, however, the grand9 only discover a letter from the CEO, which turns out to be a boobytrap. Bellucio is wounded (dramatically) but alive and is taken to his place by Molly (shipping intensifies). Danny goes home, all grumpy and depressed. Upon entering he finds that the CEO’s Boss is waiting for him in his room (brought there by Caprice). We learn that Danny’s clone is dying after being attacked by the Everprince. We get into a long conversation in which Danny explains a few things. So far the theory was that reality was split into three (or more) because of Poseidon. In f at that’s not the case. Reality was never split, it was just merged. Stronger realities moved closer to the Everhere and linked together, thus in each of the three realities that the shatterstone took them there was someone missing. In truth, reality seems to be formed in such a way that something of greater reality will automatically replace its other self. The example given is that there was a Danny in Hades reality, yet when Danny (our Danny) went there he replaced the established one (even if he didn’t have the corresponding memories). Apparently, the evergems mess things up and that’s why there are cases of the same person being split into multiple parts in reality. CEO-Danny also explains that Equestria is a strong reality and that’s why it was linked to the Everhere. The conversation is about to continue, when Athena walks in (and freaks out Caprice and Danny.) CEO-Danny Just smiles, however, and says it’s been a while. He explains Danny will need his evergem if he’s to stand a chance. His only request is to be sent to Equestria so he could be buried close to Princess Celestia. Following is a rare solo adventure: Danny, Athena, Caprice, and CEO-Danny go to Eric so he could make a portal to Equestria. Once there, they go directly to the palace, where CEO-Danny has a series of flashbacks (referencing things from Mistmount). As he dies he reveals to Danny that because of the Everhere, he’s a version of future Danny and because of the he can’t give him the evergem. CEO-Danny is buried in the Canterlot Gardens. Danny, Caprice, and Athena return to Earth, where Prometheus is waiting for them. There’s a fierce battle between him and Athena (those two really don’t care about the city much), at the end of which Prometheus is defeated (no spoilers as to how exactly). Danny is worried how they knew where he’ll be, but Athena says it doesn’t matter since this was a declaration of war. She then gives him the evergem (“I had it all along. Danny had the one I gave to you now.”). Edit: I forgot to mention that according to CEO-Danny the corporations are the most real things in the Everhere and that’s why they are so powerful and never engaging in all out war. Can’t wait for the next chapter! With only two left I wonder what the split will be. We haven’t had Zeus say anything in a while (although maybe the junior gods and Athena make up for that), but also it’s time for the Everprince to play his hand. And all this talk of war... what is going on?!! :)j) What do you think? PrinceEric There! Right there! This is what I meant by the series becoming too complicated for its own good. :/ I liked the mystery in Mistmount Chronicles. There was a sort of magic to it. Now everything is linked to some reality principle that gets everyone to react to things. All the vast conspiracies are in fact beings fighting for control of these Evergems so they could “win” reality. I don’t know, it just seems so anticlimactic. :( And yes, I know MCE is popular with the foals, but I miss the simple great8 vs the Felina corp. I admit there are some cool ideas and some nice characters (okay, Euryala isn’t a total *yay*), but on the whole... I don’t know. I’ll read it, of course, but the magic is gone. MixaMax @MixaMax: Oh really? Have you tried reading MC, by the way? I mean get them these evening and read through the volumes. I’m certain that you’ll be complaining about that as well. True, it is different, but I still think it’s fantastic. At the end of the day don’t forget we aren’t the target audience (despite ten size of the site :P) I love it and can’t wait for the next two chapters :) Oh, and don’t forget, we’re doing a reading! LyraHands I found this chapter so sweet. Having Danny return to Equestria to be buried close to an old friend. And having gone through everything the present Danny had until the future present moment. That’s a story in itself. :) @MixaMax: buck you, heartless mare! Brush Hmm... come to think of it, there’s one statue in the gardens that looks quite weird. Maybe it’s actually Danny who’s buried there? Or maybe he’s still alive and turned to stone? MightyDragon @MightyDragon: You’re being ridiculous again. All the statues there are purely decorative and made by renowned sculptors. CodeFilly @CodeFilly: That’s what they said about me! Granted I don’t remember Tia being friends with any human, but she’s good at hiding things. (You don’t need to look far to see that, am I right? :P) Mighty, I say we go to the garden and check your theory! SupremeHumanOverlord Anyone who ruins my garden will answer to me. Celestia As I was saying that’s an idiotic idea! I can’t believe you suggested it! SupremeHumanOverlord Yeah, pure idiocy! MightyDragon -.- I’m locking the thread! And after that I’m going out to have a chat with Octavia about you two! CodeFilly @SupremeHumanOverlord: see what you did? :/ MightyDragon