Fluttershy finds a zergling in her yard
Fluttershy hummed a tune as she cleaned her cottage. She brushed over everything in her lounge room one final time with her duster. When she was done, Fluttershy put her duster away. She trotted meekly outside to check on her animals. Nothing looked unusual at first sight outside of the cottage. Fluttershy began to take care of her animals – firstly she decided to check on the birds in the trees near her house. Delicately, she flew up to the high branches of the tree, and checked the amount of bird feed she had placed in a feeding device on the tree.
“That should last for today, my feathered friends,” Fluttershy told the birds nearby, her voice characteristically quiet. The birds chirped their thanks to her in reply. “It’s no problem, really…” Fluttershy then checked their bath water nearby, which was also satisfactory. Fluttershy turned around to continue checking on her animals, and saw an odd form slumped over, slightly under and next to the bridge that lead to Ponyville.
“Oh my,” Fluttershy gasped, “What trouble has this sweet little thing gotten into?” Fluttershy flew relatively quickly down to the creature – she flew nearly as fast as an average pegasus. She landed softly next to the little blue-skinned creature, and took a good look at it. Fluttershy realised as she got closer to it, that this creature was nearly as big as a pony. It had a rounded snout and head, and its small eyes were closed. From where the jaw connected to the skull, a finger-like protrusion extended. It was short with one joint, and ended in a single spike. It had carapace plates that began at the tip of the snout, and ran down its back to the base of its tail. The tail was like a lizard’s, and was nearly as long as the main body of the creature.
Its eyes snapped open, their orange-yellow glow boring into Fluttershy’s light blue eyes. It shuffled as it rose onto its four legs – the front pair like an arm, with a hoof-like foot that ended in a spike. The back pair had two toed feet and the leg structure distinguished the creature as a predator. That was confirmed by the arm-like appendages that towered above the creature, with three vicious spikes at the end. The limb erupted from its back near the front legs. The body of the entire animal shook, and it barked – which sounded more like an adorable squeak – at Fluttershy.
“Please, don’t be scared, little guy,” Fluttershy began, as she looked at the odd, large, wing-like structures that rose from the sides of the creature near its back legs. “I won’t hurt you,” Fluttershy finished, with a smile on her face. She noticed a thin film of mucous ran over the animal’s entire body, as if it had just hatched. The creature tilted its head to the right, gazing at Fluttershy. “Don’t be scared, it’s ok, I’ll take good care of you,” Fluttershy told it. It replied by ruffling its wings, and letting out a long, inquisitive sound. It approached Fluttershy and extended its head towards her. It sniffed her and then pulled its head away. Satisfied, the animal started to lick the mucous off its body.
“Little guy, wouldn’t it feel better if I gave you a bath?” Fluttershy asked it. The creature perked up. It nodded and barked at her. “Um… follow me,” Fluttershy said as she began to trot towards the hose on the side of her house. “Excuse me for asking, but what are you?” The animal ran in front of Fluttershy, barking and pointing at itself with one of its spikes. “Um, please explain… if you don’t mind, that is. I didn’t quite understand that, sorry,” Fluttershy whispered.
The creature glared at her, before growling, barking three times and then swishing its tail back and forth.
“I see, you’re a zergling,” Fluttershy confirmed as the zergling nodded its head, “Thank you for explaining that, my cute little zergling. Let’s keep going if you don’t mind, we’re near the hose for your bath.” Fluttershy and her new zergling went the rest of the way to the bath, the zergling barking almost constantly and running circles around Fluttershy. When they arrived at the bath, Fluttershy told the zergling to keep still. She ran the hose over every part of its body, washing the mucous away. The zergling jumped, fluttering its wings but failing to fly, and barked at Fluttershy. “It’s no problem, really…” she told the zergling.
“I’m sorry, but, um… I have to go and tend to some of my other animals for a while, so can you wait around here somewhere?” Fluttershy asked the zergling. It nodded back at her, and watched her as she flew away. The zergling stalked around the house, curious. It heard a tapping noise just around the corner. The zergling rushed over to the front of the house, and came face to face with a white, angry bunny rabbit. It folded its arms and glared angrily at the zergling.
The zergling brought its head down to the level of the bunny and extended its front leg towards it. The rabbit replied by folding its forearms and continuing to tap its foot on the ground in annoyance. Inquisitively, the zergling brushed against the bunny’s face with the flat side of its spike. It flicked the spike towards itself, leaving the bunny unharmed. The zergling grinned, showing a toothy smile. The bunny looked like a tasty snack. The rabbit shook its head and pointed towards the distant form of Fluttershy. The bunny stared at the zergling, mimed some talking, and then pointed at the zergling. It then quivered, imitating fear.
Replying, the zergling shook its body and then pointed at Fluttershy. Fluttershy wouldn’t be very happy if the rabbit was eaten. That was too bad. The bunny rabbit nodded its head. Slumping its body, the zergling growled with disappointment. It then looked at the bunny. The rabbit pointed at itself, then at Fluttershy. It then brought both of its hands to the left side of its chest. This arrogant rabbit is Fluttershy’s favourite pet? With a flick of its tail, the zergling growled and took a step towards the rabbit. It gave a menacing glare, which the rabbit ignored. It pointed towards Fluttershy and shook its head. The reminder barely stopped the zergling from killing the rabbit.
Stalking off, the zergling growled menacingly. Out of the bunny’s sight, the zergling stretched and flicked its wings. It lay down, curled up into a ball and waited. It closed its eyes and fell into a state of semi-sleep, where its brain rested but its senses remain fully and completely aware, able to snap the zergling awake at any moment. Before the zergling knew it, Fluttershy’s quiet voice drifted its ears. “Hello little zergling,” she said.
Perking up, the zergling squeaked adorably at Fluttershy. It rushed at her, nuzzling her. “You’re going to be my newest animal to look after, my zergling?” The zergling nodded happily. “What should I name you?” Fluttershy asked it. Replying, the zergling ran in circles quickly around her, barking. “I’ll call you Swift… if that’s alright with you…” Fluttershy decided. The zergling skidded to a stop in front of Fluttershy and nodded. Swift approached Fluttershy, coming in contact with her body. It brought its triple spiked limbs around Fluttershy, bringing her into a hug. Swift sighed contently into her cream coat, snuggling into her.
Zergling? I guess Fluttershy's way more than any ol' Queen.
Will keep reading when you update.
You find a random creature in your yard. It has insectoid wings, several spiked appendages, and a ton of sharp teeth. What do you do? Obviously you befriend it and make it your pet. Because that's the Fluttershy way.
Although how he's going to survive in a largely vegetarian land baffles me... I shall wait for news of your work. Meanwhile, take a fave.
Hm, actually I seemed slightly confused at the communications between Angel, and the Zergling, Swift. Perhaps explanations might be helpful for less understanding audiences.. or just myself.
Fluttershy could bond with anything!
My excitement reached a reasonable high at this storys premise, and steadily plumetted from there.
>PS. Do tell me if I was successful with Swift and Angel's interaction with each other. Was it clear what they were "telling" each other?
No, not really. Maybe paraphrase it for us?
e.g. "as if to say ________"
Wouldn't a zergling have trouble from it's cerebrate, though? Zergs go to take over other places, as deemed by their respective cerebrates; when there is no cerebrate to guide them, the Zerg run amuck and attack anything they please. Like when Zeratul kills Sazs and Sazs' Zerg starts killing their own kind, so you have to kill them.
Maybe i'm just looking into this too much. Maybe Fluttershy is a cerebrate in disguise.
What ze fuck? Why isn't the zergling killing evreything? It should be tearing Fluttershy apart limb-from-limb, not becoming her pet!
Sorry if I sound mean, the story's not bad, just not correct lore-wise. I'm always happy to see another SC crossover, and you should upload it to the Starcraft Fan Group. (Sorry for no link, I'm on a tablet.)
'It lay down, curled up into a ball and waited' I think you meant layed.
Glad to see you again.
If he had just hatched, where's his twin?
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That's what I'll address in the next chapter.
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Thanks. :) I needed a break from my depressing story, so this is just a cute/adorable story.
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In my rush to write something adorable, I stuffed up some of the lore. Oops Now I'll have to think up an explanation
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My desire to write something adorable with Fluttershy and a zergling has created quite the conundrum. Silly me
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I'll just explain it this time around because I'm too lazy to edit the chapter right now
Basically, Swift wants to eat Angel. Angel then explains to Swift that it can't do that, as it would make Fluttershy mad. Angel imitates the stare to strengthen his case. Swift understands and is disappointed that it can't eat Angel. Angel then gloats, telling Swift that he is Fluttershy's favourite pet. Swift threatens Angel but it diffused as Angel reminds it of Fluttershy's punishment if it was to eat him. Annoyed at the infuriating bunny rabbit, Swift leaves him alone.
2798419 Sorry if I sound like a jerk, the story's nice, I just noticed the "random" tag. My mistake, Good sir.
Seriously, upload this to the Starcraft Fan group; it'll help it get some moar view 'n stuff.
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Of course! She does call a manticore (or whatever it was in Season 1 episode 2 where she removes a thorn from its paw/hand) cute if I recall correctly. So a zergling's nothing on Fluttershy.
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Of course, it's Fluttershy
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Yeah, it's pretty random, I didn't think about the technicalities when I wrote it on a whim yesterday. I'll upload it to the Starcraft Fan group soon, I haven't even gotten around to adding this story to groups yet.
2798450 Hahaha true... But the main question is... Where will she be when the killer instincts kick in?
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I don't know, I didn't think this far ahead with this!
I put it into the read later list. I'll get to it when I get a good night's sleep.
2798460 Also, nice work on that cover art! I wish I could draw like that, and I was wondering if I could ask a request for cover art I'll be starting when I get back to my home in August?
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Thanks, you're so nice I'm generally extremely lazy when it comes to my pony art, or my art in general. Give me a big project, and I'll ditch it halfway through I can't say I'll accept that offer right now, 'cause I have seriously no idea if I'll still be interested in Fimfiction in about a months time. Also, I'll be back in university by then so I might not even have the free time. Feel free to ask again closer to the date, but I'm doubtful as to whether I can do it. Sorry.
I've never played starcraft, but you my good sir just peaked my interest pip pip
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I made someone gain interest in something I like!
2798510 It's all right, I don't mind! I can always download some picture fron the interweb, rather than tax you with it. Good luck when you start school.
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True enough, the only reason I didn't get a picture from the net is because google images didn't give me a good picture Thanks, good luck with whatever you're doing with your life too.
2798536 Hah, thanks.
This may be interesting.....I'll follow this.
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Oh. I got about 30% of that from the story itself.
interesting, and I think I understood what Angel was trying to say. Somthing to the effect of staying away from Fluttershy I assume. I would very much like to read more about this! Rogue zerg always makes for an interesting tale!
I have to say... the Zergling here is actually adorable, like a dragon!
(adorable Kerrigan teasing Raynor to no end suddenly emerges in my head)
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Something similar to that. Angel is Fluttershy's favourite, and wants to stay that way!
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See, the zerg can be adorable if they want to be. Just most of the time they don't want to be. This is an exception.
(Raynor would be annoyed but unable to do anything, as he loves Kerrigan and she would be too cute. )
Brood mother will eventually apppear and controls zergling to kill flutterrshy remember they are a hive mind specis meaning there can only be 1 leader and that leader will follow the queens orders and so will the brood
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Yeah, that whole thing is a massive gap currently in the story
If a brood mother ever did show up, that's what would have to happen; but who knows if a brood mother ever will show up?
Actually one will show up if thers a zergling on the planet it means theres a entire brood on the planet meaning broodmothe I think that zergling was sent out to scout but got out of contro radius and became feral
Hmm...the Zerg are a hive mind species, but lone members of hive mind that wander tend to not exactly remain natural. It's entirely possible - like any number of Changeling stories I've read - that this Zergling will rebel against the hive mind even if a Brood Mother comes in range. Beyond that, Zerg eat natural resources as well as flesh of other creatures...and the most potent natural resource of Equestria is magic. Zerg are uniquely adapted to absorb any natural energies and adapt based off them. ...what happens if this Zergling absorbs energies of the Elements of Harmony?
This story has a lot of ways it could go, complete with a possible Zerg versus Changelings...or even a connection between the two races (Zerglings come to this world long before, adapted, became Changelings). Will be tracking this.
This is going to be...different, for sure. Worth keeping an eye on, considering that Fluttershy is now taking care of a creature bred with more teeth and claws than nature would ever deem natural. I am vaguely reminded of Zerglings looking like Carbot's animated Zerglings for this fiction.
Oh, and for the record to people questioning what would happen in an Overlord/Queen would come into the picture: canon to the Starcraft universe, without the central hive mind suppressing basic instincts Zerg of all kind go feral and draw from what remains of their natural instincts. The Zerg have been genetically bred so that it is impossible for them to refuse commands from higher entities in the swarm's structure. It is possible for a Zergling to be "tamed" (or grow accustomed to being provided for), but more than likely it would just be reduced to a natural predator hunting in its local environment. (Because in normal circumstance, the Creep provides all of the nourishment any Zerg organism needs to survive.)
Only a minor nitpick: the Zergling in your cover is missing its second pair of claws on its back. Or wings, but I can assume that it's a slow-ling.
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I am not sure if Fluttershy actually has the ability to command zergs... and there's always the possibility that the magics of Equestria had done something to the zergling. (don't tell me that the ponies are seedings of Xel'naga as well...)
zerglings
cute but deadly
This got to the top of the popular list?! FUU- I mean.. C-congrats. No, sarcasm aside, really, congrats on the top of the list :D Hope to see more updates in August. See ya, best of luck
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Whaaaa! Wow, I didn't think people would like this story that much.
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Indeed
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I actually considered making the zergling's appearance like that of Carbot's . Those things are so cute, and cutesy suits the MLP universe well.
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I will follow this story then. There is nothing else to be said.
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Imagine the zergling like that and you can't go wrong
Hmm... Well, I could probably help you come with reasons to explain the Zergling's behavior.
Perhaps like... All zerg work accordingly only if they are within a certain distance of the overmind or a cerebrate. Thus, being such a distance away from any of those, it is unaffected. Then you would just have to come with a reason for it being so far away.
This is bizzare and intriguing. One small comment though. Feral zerg are even more bloodlustful than the ones under the command of a Hive Mind or a brood mother. Shouldn't the zergling's first encounter with anything alive(that being Fluttershy) go like this?
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If you catch my meaning.
2817117 O_O I don't play Starcraft but my friend Eddy does so I know a little about it and yeah your right .__. Also now all I can imagine is the bloody head of fluttershy being sucked on by a zergling mind why art thou so cruel...
ZERGLING RUSH!
What would happen if FS meet a hydralisk or infestor?
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I think it meant something like this:
AB: Hey, newbie, welcome to Fluttershy's cottage. First you gotta learn the pecking order. It goes you, the dirt, the worms inside of the dirt, my droppings, the other animals here, Fluttershy, then me. Any questions?
Swift: Well, aren't you a tasty little morsel? I think I'm getting hungry...
AB: Eating me would really make Fluttershy angry. You don't want to see angry Fluttershy!
Swift: URK! Damn it!
AB: I'm her favorite pet! That means I call the shots around here!
Swift: You better watch it, you smug bastard, or I'll-
AB: Fluttershy!
Swift: Hmph. Fine. I'll let you live, for now...
AB: Damn right you will, newbie!
Swift: Grrr...
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Oh, haven't you heard about THE STARE?!
Well, Angel taps his foot with folded arms.
Then Angel folds his arms and goes on tapping.
What actually happens if you fold your arms twice?
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Well, you see, it creates a folding singularity...
Only took seven years for someone to notice that one.