• Published 12th Feb 2012
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Little Scars - take flight



Spike and Rarity bond through tragedy. Memories may fade, but little scars remain.

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Author's Note

It’s been nearly half a year since I wrote the first chapter of Little Scars.

I didn’t know where I was going to go with the story, but over time things became very clear.

I'm not terribly pleased with my writing in this story. The pacing is wonky, and occasionally my writing style becomes inconsistent. Constantly improving is always my goal.

I contemplated revising previous chapters before releasing the finale. However, it’s pretty neat seeing how my writing changed over the months, so I’ll leave it as it is.

Thanks to pre-readers, watchers, commenters, and readers! All writers are attention seekers at heart, and you guys keep me going.

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Those watching may notice I’ve released another story titled Impermanence a few days ago.

Those watching carefully may notice that some details bear resemblance to Little Scars. In fact, it’s Twilight and Luna’s half of the story, and if you’re interested I hope you enjoy.

I won’t acknowledge the tie-in to Little Scars until it’s completed. It’ll be a secret between us.

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The final chapter is told in reverse chronological order

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It really is....I gotta go read the other story now. dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Colgate_beam.png

All writers are attention seekers at heart, and you guys keep me going.

True words.

Max

This was beautiful... oh god...

I loved this story when it was a one-shot.
I love it still as a series.

Thank you for the birthday present.

1371400

Good catch - yep, it's finished.

Great story! Well paced and well written. One of the best stories I've read! Great job. :raritywink:

Manly tears were shed... excellent story, sad and happy, dark and blinding at the same time. Perfect mix of fluffy emotion and serious character development, along with story progression. I tip my hat to you, sir.

Nice story, certainly feels like something rarity would face in such events...

I just read your story and your authors notes. I agree with you, that the pacing was, as you put it, wonky and that your style changed a few times over the course of this story.
However, I don't think this story is bad, quite the contrary I think it to be a masterpiece.
It was a piece of art in and of itself. It was many little flashes of life, memorable moments. Moments of love and tenderness.
It was very unusual compared to other SpaRity stories but I have enjoyed it very much.

Thank you for writing it, it was beautiful :twilightsmile:

Well that was interesting to say the least.


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Now that's cool when you think about it.

Nearly a decade since this was written, and seven years since we've seen you here. Yet, I still find myself compelled to read this again. It isn't perfect, the pacing is wonky for sure...

Yet this is beautifully emotional story from start to end. Thank You for sharing this with us.

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