The flu, a simple annoying virus we catch every winter. Something we've come to see as common. However, this misconception will prove to be utterly false for all of Equestria, and maybe the world. For this is the story of the next great pandemic
Splintered Lance, Shinning Armor's oldest friend and comrade is reasigned to Ponyville to guard Twilight and the Elements. Can a designer help this battle scarred stallion cope with the sins of his past or will the pain be too much to bear?
Rainbow Dash is successful in stealing the first book of the Daring Do series, but before she can satisfy her need to read, another impulsive need arises.
Derpy is always under pressure, from the happiness of her daughter, to the last chance at a job that is keeping them alive. This single mother see's only one option left.
It's been four years, four years of hiding from fate. Finally, Flash understands what he has been doing has only been hurting the ones closest to him and holding off on the inevitable. Yet, fate still manages to receive what is hers to take.
3752538 Lol. I have a sneaking suspicion that you can't read. The description and character list clearly displays both Twilight (who is dead in the story btw) and Flash (who is constantly verbally abused). Had you read it, you would have also noticed that this isn't Sparkleflash. If you don't like it then the only real reason you clicked on my story is to dislike it XD. Well done Mr. Drone, bravo. I'd say you are shallower than a fundie, but you are a saint compared to them. At least you're a brony. --TheRussianBrony
3754070 This isn't supposed to be an action story. It's an emotional story. To fully involve somepony into a story like that requires time and descriptions, not sequenced event after sequenced event. Don't take this the wrong way, it's just not your cup of tea. --TheRussianBrony
I personally really liked this fic. Lets get this out of the way, I ship FlashLight, I have no problem with Flash Sentry as a character and most of the hate this story is getting is from an irrational hatred of character who was not properly developed enough to hate and should be allowed to be fleshed out by authors like you. Now that the elephant in the room has been addressed let me tell you what you did great in this story. Your use of the age old axiom, show not tell, is to say the least masterful. The way you set up every scene is vibrant, clear and full to the brim with relevant details that add to the theme and tone of the story. As you name implies there are many interesting word choices you made that prompted me to search google for definition and understanding, I appreciate how you managed to work your personal background into the story very well. As I said before you use actions and dialogue to not merely convey feelings, plot points or move the story along but you tell the story with actions. You don't say Flash Sentry is depressed about an incident prior to the story, you show us in how he moves and acts when he arrives in Ponyville. The other characters, though having short moments in the story continue the trend as well. I hope I was clear enough for you in why I love this story and would gladly read other stories you have written when I have the time. Until then see you in brighter days my fellow writer.
3779304 Wow. I am honored, truly. Just because of you my good sir, I feel as if I haven't wasted my time with this story. It warms me to know that people like you exist and truly look into the craft of making a story. Thank you. --TheRussianBrony
3908065 your welcome? Trollestia? If you type Trollestia, and your phone auto corrects it, it makes it say Trolled Tiara.XD Ya, as I said, dark, tragic romance.One of the saddest things ever.
The story was truly amazing, I admitt! Alltough I disliked the story since the story is displaying the characters wrong. Rarity would never take advantage of Twilight's exhusband, especially after Twilight's death... Other then that Flash seemed almost like a jerk in this story since from the mouses' view, he didn't try to save Twilight! You truly have a talent for writing exiting novels buddy! Other from what I just pointed out, the story was.......... AWESOME!! As Rainbow Dash would say if she were here! Now I definetly think that you should keep on writing sad stories, but try to keep the character's personalities in place from now on. A tip that my friend gave me was to sometime when I got stuck on how someone would react or something, watch a MLP Friendship Is Magic episode! It gives you ( or can ) give you inspiration on what a particcular character is going to do/say! Hope that you don't take any of this personally! Wouldn't want to hurt you! /Shimmering Sunset
Glad you liked the story overall. Sorry I've been absent to respond for so long, I've been busy with wrapping up the rest of my senior year of highschool (and learning more about writing ).
Too long
Plus flashxtwilight
NOPE
3752538

Lol. I have a sneaking suspicion that you can't read. The description and character list clearly displays both Twilight (who is dead in the story btw) and Flash (who is constantly verbally abused). Had you read it, you would have also noticed that this isn't Sparkleflash. If you don't like it then the only real reason you clicked on my story is to dislike it XD. Well done Mr. Drone, bravo.
I'd say you are shallower than a fundie, but you are a saint compared to them. At least you're a brony.
--TheRussianBrony
3752746 no I clicked on it too check out the story maybe it was rariflash and sorta hoping it would be flashs demise
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But... that's... You clearly didn't read it friend!

--TheRussianBrony
3753157 I got bored
3753185

Well. At least that makes some sense.
--TheRussianBrony
3752538 Did ya even read the damn thing?
3753539 I got half way before my mind numbed from boredom
3753926 If excitement was what you were looking for, then perhaps a tragic dark romance is not the place?
3753996 there is nothing to keep the reader reading I almost dozed off it's so dull
3754070

This isn't supposed to be an action story. It's an emotional story. To fully involve somepony into a story like that requires time and descriptions, not sequenced event after sequenced event. Don't take this the wrong way, it's just not your cup of tea.
--TheRussianBrony
Not bad at all.
My only complaint is the lack of spacing between paragraphs.
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That's a pretty easy fix. Thanks for the suggestion.
--TheRussianBrony
I personally really liked this fic. Lets get this out of the way, I ship FlashLight, I have no problem with Flash Sentry as a character and most of the hate this story is getting is from an irrational hatred of character who was not properly developed enough to hate and should be allowed to be fleshed out by authors like you. Now that the elephant in the room has been addressed let me tell you what you did great in this story.
Your use of the age old axiom, show not tell, is to say the least masterful. The way you set up every scene is vibrant, clear and full to the brim with relevant details that add to the theme and tone of the story. As you name implies there are many interesting word choices you made that prompted me to search google for definition and understanding, I appreciate how you managed to work your personal background into the story very well. As I said before you use actions and dialogue to not merely convey feelings, plot points or move the story along but you tell the story with actions. You don't say Flash Sentry is depressed about an incident prior to the story, you show us in how he moves and acts when he arrives in Ponyville. The other characters, though having short moments in the story continue the trend as well. I hope I was clear enough for you in why I love this story and would gladly read other stories you have written when I have the time. Until then see you in brighter days my fellow writer.
3779304

Wow. I am honored, truly. Just because of you my good sir, I feel as if I haven't wasted my time with this story. It warms me to know that people like you exist and truly look into the craft of making a story. Thank you.
--TheRussianBrony
You only have so many dislikes because it's sad, which means it's supposed to be, which means its good.LOGIC.
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Thanks for the support.
--TheRussianBrony
3752538 then why did you click a story with FlashLight?
NOT-LOGIC.
3908065 your welcome?
Trollestia? If you type Trollestia, and your phone auto corrects it, it makes it say Trolled Tiara.XD
Ya, as I said, dark, tragic romance.One of the saddest things ever.
The story was truly amazing, I admitt!
Alltough I disliked the story since the story is displaying the characters wrong.
Rarity would never take advantage of Twilight's exhusband, especially after Twilight's death...
Other then that Flash seemed almost like a jerk in this story since from the mouses' view, he didn't try to save Twilight!
You truly have a talent for writing exiting novels buddy!
Other from what I just pointed out, the story was.......... AWESOME!!
As Rainbow Dash would say if she were here!
Now I definetly think that you should keep on writing sad stories, but try to keep the character's personalities in place from now on. A tip that my friend gave me was to sometime when I got stuck on how someone would react or something, watch a MLP Friendship Is Magic episode!
It gives you ( or can
) give you inspiration on what a particcular character is going to do/say!
Hope that you don't take any of this personally!
Wouldn't want to hurt you!

/Shimmering Sunset
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Glad you liked the story overall. Sorry I've been absent to respond for so long, I've been busy with wrapping up the rest of my senior year of highschool (and learning more about writing
).
Regardless, I do intend to write more and soon.
--TheRussianBrony
