The Sparkle Dash Family
Prompt # 353: This is not the Greatest Fanfic in the World, no, this is just a tribute.
Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Scootaloo stretched her wings behind the curtain of the stage. Any moment now her name would be called, and it would be time to show her stuff. She had to be prepared, in top form. She couldn’t mess this up, she wouldn’t let herself mess this up!
She gave her wings another once over, making sure each feather was in place and looking good. No mistakes, not before, during, or after the show. Her mom had drilled that concept into her head relentlessly. Simple things could cause horrible things to happen in the air, especially when flying at the high speeds Scootaloo preferred. Always better to be safe then sorry, her mom would say during their flight training. It never ceased to seem strange to hear those words come from her mouth.
Everything looked to be in order. She was rested, her wings were stretched, and she had finished going through her mental preflight checklist. Her mom had made her recite it every time Scootaloo went flying, until she could almost do it in her sleep. If her mom’s jokes were to be believed, sometimes she did recite it in her sleep! Of course, she could have just been trying to embarrass the orange pegasus. Her mom was like that.
Finally, she went over her routine in her head. She’d been practicing for weeks, tweaking turns and different ascent and descent vectors until everything was perfect. She had crashed more than a few times in the course of perfecting this routine. Every night she would come home, bruised and tired from a day flying and crashing, and feeling exhilarated as each time she came closer and closer to what she wanted. Everything had to be perfect, she wouldn’t accept anything less. That was another thing she had picked up from her mom.
From both of them.
Finally, she heard her name announced. This was it, time to show her stuff.
She flew through the curtains, hovering in place before them for a second so the crowd could see her. Her mom had told her she looked “awesome” in her custom flight suit, a gift from her Aunt Rarity. The gasp she got from the crowd seemed to prove her mom right. The purple fabric clung to her body, but the multicolored streak running down the sides was unmistakable to any fans of flying.
There was no time to waste basking in the crowds admiration for her figure and outfit however. She only had a little bit of time to pull this routine off if she wanted it to go off without a hitch. And she had to, she just had to! It had to be perfect!
She took off at speeds so blazing, she left a trail of purple fire in her wake. Her mom had taught her how to do that, how to channel the innate magic pegasi had to cause an effect similar to that the Wonderbolts used. She had been surprised at first that her mother had worked it out, not being a pegasus herself. But she shouldn’t have been, in all honesty. After all, there wasn’t a more magical unicorn in all of Equestria than her mom.
She flew straight towards a set of cloud posts she had set up beforehand. She began weaving between them, never slowing her speed, leaving her trail of purple flames floating in the air in her wake. Her mom had warned her how hard this part was, that she had to tilt her body just enough to get around the posts without losing speed, while at the same time tilting far enough away to keep from clipping any of the posts.
It had taken her almost a month of practice to do it. Now it felt second nature to her. Weaving amongst the pillars was almost relaxing at this point. At least in practice. Now it was nerve wracking, like the first day she had attempted the stunt. She was almost waiting for her inevitable slip up, to not tilt her body far enough, and go spiraling off to the side.
But she didn’t. She cleared the last post, to the cheers of the crowd. But she wasn’t done yet. She flew towards another set of clouds, and gave herself a brief second to check the sun. It was beginning its descent, she was right on time.
She flew to the first cloud, and began to fly around it in an ever tightening circle. She kept going faster and faster, until the cloud was spinning and covered in her violet flames. It looked like a mini-purple star, spinning across the darkening sky. She sped to the next cloud, and repeated the process. Faster and faster, remembering her mom’s story about how she had lost control trying to perform a trick very similar to this one. Her mom had laughed at the memory, but Scootaloo didn’t have that luxury. She had promised herself, this would be perfect! Finally, the cloud was covered, a smaller fast spinning orb of purple flames. She flew over to the third and final cloud, and although she was starting to get dizzy, began to fly around it. She glanced over at the sun as she did so. It was setting faster than she had anticipated. She’d have to hurry.
With a burst of speed, she flew faster and faster around the cloud. Finally, it was covered and spinning just like its brethren. The crowd gasped in amazement as the clouds spun near each other, sometimes almost seeming to crash before spinning off and around each other. They were going wild.
The sun was setting now, casting it’s orange and violet colors across the sky. This was it, time for the grand finale.
Scootaloo flew up higher and higher, until the Cloudesium below looked like a child’s model. This was it, she had practiced and practiced, and never pulled the trick off. But she was going to do it. Right now.
She dove, folding her wings in to reduce drag as she shot down like a hawk. She kept gaining speed, going faster and faster as she got closer and closer to the Cloudesium. She could feel it, the cone of energy forming around her. It was a barrier, one she had never been able to break before. It would always cause her to bounce off, snapping back and to go tumbling through the air.
Scootaloo grit her teeth Not Today! She kept going faster and faster, her will itself seeming to drag her forward. The cone around her began crackling with intense energy.
And then, it happened.
She broke through the barrier, and a massive boom echoed throughout the area, knocking some ponies clear out of their seats. From the point where she had passed the barrier, a ring of colors expanded, blending and moving into the twilight sky. Behind her, a rainbow trail had replaced her purple flames, and she flew it over the Cloudesium, doing some loops for good measure.
Finally, she landed, and looked at her handy work. The sky was filled with both the colors of the setting sun, and the colors of that she had produced with her trick. The clouds she had spun captured the light, reflecting colors upon the ponies below.
The crowd was silent for all of a moment, before erupting in thunderous cheer. Had she not known what it was, Scootaloo would have thought someone else had just pulled off a Sonic Rainboom.
But that wasn’t her trick. It was her mom’s trick. This, this was something special, a combination of the things she learned from both her moms.
This, this was the Aurora Boom.
And as the crowd shouted her name, thudding their hooves against the clouds in applause, her eyes sought out the two who this had been for. Her parents, Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash, were staring at the sky in awe, tears of happiness and love falling from their eyes. They got the message. Everything had been perfect.
It had to be, after all, this was all simply a tribute to the best parents in the world.
TS and RD adopt Scoot?
This is gonna be gooooood!
~Skeeter The Lurker
Update: That was good.
You got any more for this one coming out soon?
~Skeeter The Lurker
I approve of this combination. Do continue.
I think you messed up. I love the Idea of this story, but this would have been a great ending, a fantastic ending. And now you have think of a new one. I hope you can.
PS. longer chapters are needed
Finishing sentences is for losers who can't
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I plan on releasing these whenever there is a new TMP prompt, but we'll see how my schedule works out. Glad you liked it!
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Will do!
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The order these chapters will appear in is not necessarily the same order they take place. Like I said in the description, I'm writing each chapter off of the prompts from the Thirty Minute Pony Stories tumblr blog, so they will jump around quite a bit, time wise. Tribute could be considered the "final chapter", even though it is the first. If nothing else, it shows that we have many years of awesomeness to look forward to!
As far as chapter length goes, there isn't much I can do about that. I'm sticking to the TMP guidelines, which means I only have thirty minutes from start to finish to write each prompt. If in the time frame I can get 2,000 words in, then awesome. If not, well, at least we'll have a constant stream of TwiDash Scootadopt rightJ?
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Ah, I see what you did there
Did you see what I did there though? Thanks for the catch, should be fixed now.
And thanks to everyone for reading!
Good good, seems more like a perfect end of a story, but if you have no specific timeline I guess it doesnt matter :)
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I kid, I kid. Thanks though, glad to know you liked it, especially since it was your prompt!
This is not to say anything negative at all about this adorable fic, but I would really love to see a story where all or some of the mane 6 were to adopt and raise Scootaloo or any other orphan together, without shipping involved.
If one of the prompts is the three of them fighting crime as Mare-Do-Well, Professor Nightshade, and the Chicken, I will be a very happy person.
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The things you speak of... how could anyone do that to poor Scoots? In any case, I believe a child having to survive on their own would be tragic enough, no need to make her life a complete living heck. Good to know more people will be keeping an eye out for Scootaloo though, she needs love.
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Scoots will probably learn many things, including the downsides that come with being the daughter of two (for all intents and purposes) pony celebrities.
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There will definitely be an adjustment period, for all ponies involved. It's part of what happens when a family changes, especially when adding or losing a member.
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Glad you liked it! But c'mon, look at that face -> How could I be mean to that?
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I understand where you're coming from. The closest thing I can think of (that I've read at least) to what you're looking for is My Little Mommies. There hasn't been any shipping involved (or if there has, I've completely missed it), but a magical mirror creates three cute little fillies for Pinkie Pie/Fluttershy, Rarity/Applejack, and Twilight/Rainbow Dash to take care of. Also, I have recently found out that there is a whole group dedicated to Scootafamily, so you might find something there!
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Thank you kindly good sir! I figured that given part of the prompt (Scootaloo not knowing who was adopting her), that this would be the most likely outcome. Scootaloo just doesn't seem like the type to go quietly
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Probably not going to happen, though I did think of having them dress up like that if there is ever a halloween/costume prompt. Have Twilight start to go crazy as the night goes on and random mares keep hitting on Dash, meanwhile, Scoots finds herself being chased around town by a magic-multi-arm bearing Lyra, who wants the last snickers bar that Scoots got.
Of course, if any of the prompts does ask for some crime fighting, I could break off from the main universe, show the MDWvPN universe where Scoots is taken in as Rainbow Dash's young ward
Sometimes I can't help but worry about what goes on in my mind.
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I love My Little Mommies, and it may just be confirmation bias, but I think that there might have been some twidash ship teases in the recent chapters.
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Perhaps. Right now I'm viewing it as Twilight being there for Rainbow as friends with a shared responsibility, mainly because I don't want to imagine Twidash in every fic I read. I don't think I could take the heartbreak
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I can see not wanting every fic to be shipping, and with the Twidash contest that just occurred, its not like we are short on Twidash anyways. Speaking of, I'm rooting for you to win.
THIS STORY IS AWESOME.
I NEED MORE.
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Thanks MLM is actually one of my favorite stories right now.
There are also others that come close like Nyx fics and the beginning of this one Naruto fic where they raise him since he was six.
And not that I have a big problem with shipping, but I find that when it is a major focus it distracts me from the rest of the story. Especially mane 6 slashfic.
FUCK YEAH I can't believe I couldn't find this :D You win my soul and my eternal gratitude. Two of my favorite things ever are in one story. Paring and Scootaloo....
2604725 i don't know man everyone else seems to do it and it just makes me so sad but not this story this story put a smile on my face
2600823 Nobody gives him the love he deserves. :C
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Heheh, thanks.
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I don't think I have it in me to be mean to Scoots. So Scootalove all around!
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Well, I write each chapter in 30 minutes yes. And yeah, I've gotten that a lot (about wishing the chapters were longer or more focused). Hopefully I'll get better and faster, and the chapters will be even more enjoyable!
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That's exactly how I felt when I started to see some TwiDash Scootadopt popping up! Seriously, I need more! You hear that authors? GIMME MOAR
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There should be another chapter or two up today, depending on how much free time I have.
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Thanks, I'm going to need all the luck I can get, there are a lot of good entries MDWvPN is contending with. Just wish the judging was over already, the anticipation is driving me crazy
Also, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who's read, commented, faved, or thumbed up this fic. I just saw it made the featured box, which makes my very first story to do so. You guys rock so much! Thanks everyone.
Oh god yes, Scootalove! Really great writing, can't wait for more.
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Although it's listed as the first chapter, it's actually the third one I wrote. I rearrange the chapters in chronological order as they come out. This isn't the beginning of the whole story,and the beginning of Dash and Twilight's relationship will be revealed at a later point.
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Made by a friend and I. I love the Blues Brothers, so since I had to come up with stuff for the orphanage, I just couldn't resist. Penny Gwen = Penguin, the moniker bestowed upon the matron of St Helen of the Blessed Shroud by Jake and Elwood. And of course, the orphanage's name, Princess Celestia of the Blessed Sun
Cause...
Every pony, needs somepony,
Every pony, needs somepony to love.
Great stories! Only complaint I can find is a personal pet peeve of mine: the disclaimer is completely unnecessary. If you must add it, keeping it just to the first chapter/story would be best; we don't need constant reminders that you're not Hasbro
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Actually, I thought I had made this chapter 1. Apparently I forgot to hit the "save chapter order" button
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No offense taken, I saw the similarities even while I was writing it I tried to make it different by spinning it on Rainbow Dash, making her take what was seemingly innocent actions and believe they were dates. But hey, I love 'Twilight Learns a Secret', so it's all good!
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Thanks, I was really excited when I found out it got there, so it's all awesome! Not sure what you mean about the characters in the index though
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I did it for the lulz huh? Hmmmm... Perhaps if I have time after I finish tomorrow's TMP, we shall see
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I don't think I'll ever get tired of it myself
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I can respect that. Thanks for giving it a try, and I apologize for any dental problems reading this story may have caused you.
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I actually have a few ideas running around my head on what Spike goes through during all this, especially with gaining what amounts to a new sister. I think I'll try to tackle one of them tomorrow or the day after, just depending on how things work with my work schedule. But I do want to get one done, because I do believe Spike plays a big part in all this, and I honestly feel bad for not including him from the beginning.
I won't excuse, it was bad writing on my part, and hopefully something I can fix as I go.
Couldn't remember the greatest fanfic in the world, noo NO! This is a tribute!
2607645 Pretty much summed up what I was thinking word by word.
How about a chapter where suing and cadence see their new nèice
They make such a sweet family! I can kinda see Twilight and Dashie too; it just....works
http://askdeepdashandcrazytwilight.tumblr.com/
http://askdeepdashandcrazytwilight.tumblr.com/post/49138830837/ask-deep-dash-and-crazy-twilight-a-summary-what
no alternatives.
Combining so many tropes like that into one stellar story. But did you have to make me feel everything Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash, and Twilight were feeling during all those moments dealing with the sads? My pillow is pretty soaked now thanks to you!
Also, that "MmmHmmm" Twilight gave RD and simply turned immediattely to her book made me laugh out. I think everything was about perfect. Only complaint is that it probably felt like a good chapter or two would of been perfect to build up the finale of a fully grown Scootaloo. It was still awesome, just didn't get the same level of feels that made me connect with the three in the other chapters. Not as strongly anyways.
Instant favorite. Would recommend to anyone as must read!
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Thanks, I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far!
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Thanks, though I'm sorry if I ruined your pillow. I've actually gotten a lot of comments on Tribute, but it was actually the first chapter I wrote for this story. The chapters will jump around time-wise as I get different prompts. I would consider Tribute to be more or less the "ending' of this story, so we're still missing a big chunk in the middle.
The part with Twilight and her book is actually taken from my own childhood memories with my mom. Anytime we'd go out to a park or the beach, she'd have a book in hand, and trying to get her attention when she was engrossed was almost more fun than playing.
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That is what I was going for
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Quite possibly my favorite episode of the Twilight Zone, and it just seemed so fitting for Twilight... oh dear lord! Twilight was having a Twilight Zone dream... it's TWICEPTION!
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They are cute aren't they? Hope you continue to enjoy!
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Thanks, hope the sads don't get you too down, hopefully it's overpowered by the d'awwwww
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It was a pretty random piece to put in. I had decided I wanted to open this chapter with Twilight dreaming, and I settled on the Last Man on Earth bit because it's my favorite Twilight Zone episode, and it just seemed way too fitting for Twi.
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The rest of the family will be meeting Scoots. Heck, at some point they'll have to get together just to plan the wedding!
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I think that the first notification that Shining should get of the adoption is an invitation to a birthday party.
Why so many lesbo ponies?
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Lack of compelling male characters with actual screentime, combined with a world that from what we've seen is comprised mostly of mares. There is of course the fact that some people just think certain characters make a good pair, whether there is canon evidence of it or not. I for one think Rainbow Dash and Twilight would make a great couple, the fact that they're both mares doesn't play into it at all.
Of course, that is all just my own opinion.
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Fair enough I suppose!
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No wonder that felt so heartwarming and managed to make me chuckle. That is very adorable.
Yeah, for a prompt based fic, this was so well paced and characterized. Paced well until you time leap of course, and seeing dates now I see what you mean now. I was almost thinking Tribute was some dream, but then the one before had Scoot flying on her own, which you seem to confirm that there was indeed time skipping. Scootaloo having learned how to fly during that Park chapter.
The "Incomplete" tag has me looking forward to more assorted stories. I really liked how you did Pets becomes a Pony. That was good.
I'll stop now. You keep doing what you do, I'll just keep looking forward to the juicy bits that led to the "finale" <3 (it was touching picturing an aged TwiDash looking out at the amazing display their daughter pulled off.)
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Yup. I'm currently committed to writing two chapters of this each day, one being the Thirty Minute Pony prompt of the day, and the other being a prompt of my choosing. The chapters will be placed in chronological order as they come out.
Holy shit. Yes! Yes i have! You are awesome.
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Just don't let Twilight hear you say that, she might cook for you
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I always figured Celestia couldn't use the Elements any longer because she used them against her sister, effectively breaking the "harmony" between the two. For Luna I just always assumed she lost her connection to the Elements when she became Nightmare Moon.
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Heheh, but of course. Next chapter, Spike is going to be walking through the library, when all of a sudden Rainbow Dash jumps out wearing a big goofy mask saying "Stupid Dragon, you made me look bad! AH BOOGAH BOOGAH BOOGAH!" And then cackles as Spike runs off, before Twilight hits Dash on the head with a rolling pin. Okay, that's probably not going to happen, but I do love Courage the Cowardly Dog
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Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying them!
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I was actually afraid that the whole "Twilight delivers important news to Shining via letter as payback" thing may be played out, but I hadn't done it yet so I figured "why not?" It may be cliche' but I couldn't help myself!
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I seriously can't help but think that that's how I would be if I survived the end of the world... of course, it'd be easier for me to simply find a box of contacts with my prescription :P
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Loitering is actually punishable by death according to Crystal Empire law. You should see what happens to ponies that ignore the "Do not stand on grass" signs...
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Glad I could be of service! I know I was desperately hoping for more Twidash Scootadopt, and now they're popping up like crazy!
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That actually means a lot to me, I'm glad that I was able to make something you enjoy. Vanilla tea with a little cinnamon and sugar is what I typically drink by writing, since we're discussing tea and all
2613350 if only there could be more belleapprentice too.
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Ah, thanks for catching those! Have a Scootaloo, on the house!
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Don't yell at me! But seriously, thanks for the catch. Though, in my defense, I do know that apostrophes don't pluralize, I'm just silly sometimes
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The whole Applejack thing was Spike staying loyal to a code he decided to live his life by. It didn't make him any less loyal to Twilight, just like Rarity is not *not* being generous just because she doesn't give away all her worldly possessions. The elements exemplify their traits, that's not all they are. And the whole Spike trying to frame Owlowiscious thing? He is just a kid, a kid who was worried that something else was taking his place. That's a scary thing. It's also something else that is going to be covered in a future chapter
what's the point of making this story
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I suppose the same point as writing any other bit of fanfiction, for fun and entertainment. There's no deep meaning behind it, the prompts give me a chance to practice my writing, and I happen to love TwiDash and Scootalove fics.
This story certainly isn't being written hoping to eventually control the minds of thousands of readers, who I will then command as an unstoppable Brony army, that will eventually the world. That would just be silly
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An unstoppable Brony army to do what to the world?