On Hearth's Warming Eve, Canterlot is the place to be. Lots of ponies flood the city, either to look for that perfect gift, or spend time with family. Some of the background ponies are there, and all of them have their own reasons. Vinyl is searching for a special gift for a certain cellist, Lyra is going to try her hoof at cooking while a candy maker is out, Minuette is praying that no pony finds out what she bought for a wine enthusiast, and Symphony is simply pulling her mane trying to find a gift that sends the right message.
More of a collection of very short stories than an actual big one, in celebration for the upcoming holiday.
Chapters (7)
Yes! This is wonderful! I know this is only the first 'short story', but that changes nothing! I'm sure I'll love all the others just the same. I just love your Vinyl and Octy. Anyways, off to the next chapter, might not be leaving a comment on that one since I probably won't think of anything new to say.
Also noticed a small spelling error.
I think you were looking for 'pack'
Until next time,
-Sphinx
She's not that bad. She very well could be a lot worse. I like her at least... kinda... in a way. Quick thing, I noticed a little spelling error.
I believe you were looking for the word 'tail' just a minor thing. Until next time,
-Sphinx
Ok, so I read these and they were rather cute. Nice little bits to show how the various couples are doing.
I also read the Sea Swirl and Symphony stories, is Shattered going to be updated eventually? It's very true that some of these background ponies just don't get any sort of love at all.
I like stuck up and somewhat tribalist Symphony... it's almost like she seems to hate Canterlot because it represents what she doesn't like about herself.
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Shattered was suppose to be update immediately after Bloodlines back in November. Sadly, I've been busy playing Dragon Age: Inquisition, but now that I've beaten it, writing is back on. Shattered will be updated no later than January 15th, unless something horrible happens. Hopefully it will be sooner, as the holiday season is over so I don't have super long shifts anymore and more days off.
Also, welcome back Wolfie 03! I haven't heard from you in a bit so I thought you might have left.
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'My Night' and 'Shattered' both delve further into Symphony's outlook on life.
You may very well be on to something there...
5428853 Naaah, I merely went quiet.
I've been reading and sometimes re-reading loads of stuff (including yours too). Just hadn't felt the need to comment till now.
And I certainly know how it feels to try and write around a full schedule. Retail can stink that way.
Berry Punch, right?
You can always count on a friend to remember all the stuff you don't want them to, lol.
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You are correct, sir! Have a Rarity.
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When said friend is the one you ended up making out with at the party, then yes.
With Symphony being a musician....I'd say a song that sums up Symphony's feelings for the mare.
Yep, was right.
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You might be on to something. Symphony's a bit too stubborn to be that direct in terms of feelings, but still...
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Pretty much yes. I think you cheated and read this chapter first though.
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Nope, no jumping ahead. It's unfortunately the tried-true method for poor musicians in love.
It's cliche, but...meh...still works.
Amazing anthology Zeck :) Made me start your Symphony X Sea Swirl story even though I usually don't start fics unless they're already finished (I read too quickly for my own good). It's a real pleasure to read about all those background ponies!
7930157 Thanks. There are always stories around Hearth's Warming Eve that focus on the main characters, so I wanted to do one that just caught glimpses of our lesser-appreciated ponies.
And Shattered is nearing it's conclusion, so if you hadn't already started, you wouldn't have had to wait too much longer. I think. Depending on how fast I can write it out. Anyway, glad you enjoyed this.
She's too tense. And high strung
No one give a flying buck about that stuck up sun horse! Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have said that.
Someone is feeling dominant
It's true though. I remember that thing with pinkie and rainbow dash last Nightmare night
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It seems you did some reading over the past day. I hope you enjoyed these little side stories. Thanks for leaving so many comments.