This story is a sequel to Discord's Family Reunion
Summergale. Former Captain of the Maiden’s Fancy. Former Queen of Equestria. Mother of Harmony and Discord. Saved from the brink of death by Twilight Sparkle and her time traveling husband, the time lord known as the Doctor, Summergale must now make her way in a world very much different from the one she knew of hundreds of thousands of years ago.
But when a chart to a sunken treasure from her past is given to her, she is determined to sail the seas once more. Now all she needs is a ship, and a crew to sail it. A crew of six perhaps?
Warning: This is a direct sequel to Discord's Family Reunion. You will need to have read it first, to understand who the main character is, and what's going on.
Fav'd and liked.
The tone is set. The pacing too. Summergale dictates a firm march into adventure.
Board the ship, set sail, the sky is the limit!
Everyone who knows Summergale from Discord's Family Reunion knows this is going to be great.
Summergale is full of energy and unique to a degree few can reach.
She is more straightforward than Applejack yet as energy-laden as Pinkie.
Her and Fluttershy are promising to create some incredible character-dynamic.
I can't wait to see this adventure of epic proportions unfold.
>>Quixotic Enigma
Where's Candace then?
>>Quixotic Enigma You miss spelled first. Anyways I will be sure to like and favorite and follow as well.
If you think thats bad wait until you see her after she gets the mother's curse.
5661578 Candace is going through her own situation, now that Harmony has returned. That story and others, I am planning for the future. There's a lot of threads to explore now that Sorcery's future will no longer come true.
>>Quixotic Enigma What I meant to ask is where she went or has she just suddenly and unexpectedly dropped off the grid? And no one knows where she is?
5662658 No she and Shining are still in the empire... keeping the place safe with a certain crystal heart. Just now with a crystal alicorn princess there for the foreseeable future... that used to run the aforementioned empire... with a certain crystal heart that was given to her directly from the gods themselves.
Oh my yes, things will certainly become awkward for Candace in the near future.
Yes. I was right. This absolutely belongs in 'Outstandingly Good'
Fluttershy standing up for herself in a way, that you'd expect from Summergale felt absolutely natural.
The humour is fantastic and unique and I have a feeling, that you did the best job in developing Fluttershy's character that I've ever seen.
She and Summergale seem to be vastly different at first glance but at second they have many things in common.
Although Summergale is loud and straightforward, she loves her family and cares for her crew-mates dearly. She is, beneath her rough demeanor, just as kind-hearted as Fluttershy, who herself can be assertive too. The comparison between leading a crew and leading her critters was just brilliant.
Because this is the purest sailor-romantic. It's the captain who is rough and demanding yet deeply caring for his crew. He know's the irq's and the quirks of every single one of his crewmates and he trust's them completely just as they trust him.
The theme of your story alone is already beyond outstanding in terms of the uniqueness of Fluttershy stories. But that it is actually working this well is sheer unbelievable.
I can picture Fluttershy as becoming akin to Summergale over the course of this story and yet still feel natural. I can picture her 'barking' commands in times of crisis yet return to her meekness when everything is over.
I think Fluttershy is somewhat like water. Most times she takes the path of the slightest resistance, she is agreeable to an almost unbelievable degree. But she can be hard as steel when it's called for.
Thanks for the fast update
This is why Discord is best pony.
AlMOst. Not Almost.
Poor Discord. He just can't win.
My sides! My sides and my shit! I keep losing them to this fic! Not sure if I should applaud you for it, or smack you.
DrownED.
This guy, this guy, is f*cking Magnificent!
All hail Discord! King of Trolling! Seriously, I keep laughing so hard I'm gonna lose a lung!
Ok, but know I must see what life's like for the main cast out side of the Main six, Discord, and Summergale. But don't get me wrong I'm not saying that I wouldn't like to read about the for mentioned experiences. its just that I'd like to see how the others are doing now. And it must be interesting so to speak to have to live with a
oldmare that will likely give you the biggest head ache in the world due to you and her not seeing eye to eye in how to rule. Unless of course if their still ruling.This is why Discord is my favorite character. He's a giant troll and is having loads of fun with it.
*jaw drops* Wow. She's scary when she's mad.
Guess even Summergale can't process that.
SomePONY.
Certain pegasI, scOut work I think. Ship's carpenter/cook, apostrophe.
Oh dear.
5670849 Corrections made. Thx for catching them, except 'scut work' is an actual phrase. Scut work is all the little unpleasant tasks that no one wants to do. Might be a regional thing. We also have a phrase called 'doff off' which means to take care of something quickly. For example, 'I'll just doff of the next chapter to DotS this weekend.' Or 'I'll be doffing off this chapter before bedtime.' This phrase I DO know the origin of, it comes from the doffing machines used in the textile industry which has since been moved to Mexico. Some of the lingo has lingered though... lol
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Lingering lingo. Mind if I use that at some point?
5671095 Be my guest.
You've always been pretty good at figuring out my references. But something no one seemed to notice was back in Part 26 of 'Discord's Familiy Reunion' ... "The morning sun crested the horizon casting its rays into the bedroom window of Discord’s castle. Moments later his radio alarm goes off. “THIS IS THE TAIL, OF PONY MONTANYA-” Discord reaches over, his eyes still closed, and flails his claw wildly, "A CUBANO MANE, WITH MIAMI NU-"until he finally hits the off button.
“It’s too early in the morning for Michael Colton and Pony Island,” he mutters rubbing his eyes and facing the dawn.
This was ( I thought,) a fair bit of punning, as well as a bit of foreshadowing for DotS. However no one seemed to realize I was referencing this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6CfKcMhjY
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Nah, I'm fairly certain I figured out what it was, or guessed anyway.
I think you mean lIOn's paw.
Isn't the J in AJ supposed to be capitalized? Also, this got a few chuckles from me.
It was hilarious.
No comment.
5673167 Fixed...again... (yer killin me shadow...). JK, am amazed spell check didn't get lion/loin at least... grr.
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Might I make a little suggestion next time that may help?
Another brilliant chapter. Everyone feels perfectly natural. Nothing more to say
Considering her ex friendship with Gilda, no surprise this ticks her off.
Guess he had no interest in ruling.
I believe you mean, foUr legs. Also, better to die on one's feet than live on one's knees.
Aw come on Twilight, you'd be incredibly useful, for plotting star charts and stuff since things have changed since Summergale's time, you're an ALICORN, so I doubt many are gonna be foolish to f*ck with you, and you're a Princess as well, so, political power just in case, I know you're worried about Paradox, but you can take care of her, can you not? Besides, she's an alicorn too, you have DISCORD on board who is more than capable of taking care of anything who tries to hurt your child and she's often visited by future versions of herself.
Perfect chapter. A story in a story and I can totally immerse myself in it? Now that's a feat!
Also, Captain Colt's last quote is a reference to Gol D. Rogers from One Piece, isn't it?^^
5684966 Maaaaaybe
Its eityer Trixie or Chryllis, I called it! But Trixie is the most lohical one to be the new 'crew mate'.
Trixie .... I'm calling it
HER! Who are we talking about?
I bet on Zecora. Why should Summergale now Trixie also she had spoken off her 'particular style of magic'?
But Zecora has been present at the end of DFR if I'm not mistaken.
Btw. nice chapter as always, Quixotic.
I'm a little bit surprised though. Seeing Rarity to so participate so willingly? Either she didn't think about what hard work sailing could be OR she forgot it the moment she spotted the chance to discover new fashion. Anyway, I'm sure it will be very enjoyable having her on board.^^
P.S.: Regarding our private conversation: I haven't gotten around to read the rest of your links, sry for that. I'll try to do so today.
Oh and on that account I STILL haven't read Discord gets hiccups. So much to read...^^
5822067 I wont say who our mystery mare is yet, except to mention two things. Number one, I already wrote who she was before I posted this short chapter, so it's not like I am taking a secret poll or anything, she is already established. And number two, You could probably figure it out since I left a big clue in Discord's Family Reunion.
Also add 'Where did my Daddy go?' And 'Where is my Love?' by TheMyth to your reading list. If I 'Dawwww' any more I'm going to give myself Dawwabities...
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The second one is already part of my list, as for the first one: Sure it's by TheMyth? I can't seem to find it.
Who were you expecting?
Smart move.
Wow.
I am suddenly terrified.
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! You do NOT reference THAT show, Pinkie Pie!
You were saying?
Double coin knot. Well, why knot? *dodges thrown tomatos* I REGRET NOTHING!
*jaw drop* Did, you actually do all those calculations?
A test.
Called it.
Exactly.
Huh?
You continue to surprise me dear Quixotic, please continue. :-)
5850039 Believe it or not, the calculations are accurate and you can use them to find out the distance when shooting a cannonball. OZ is probably hard at work doing so.
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OZ being your editor I presume?
5852417 Oh I have no editor, I have to do my own clean up. Ozmandias42 is a friend of mine from Germany. I'll let him and a few others see some of my stuff in advance sometimes, but I wouldn't force him to clean up my messes lol. He's good at de maths figured he'd like my figures. Rofl.
If I did have an editor I'd cut him loose on Discord's Family Reunion. Celestia knows it still needs it.
5851931 Thx, now that eveypony is on board, (slight pun intended), things are really going to start getting good. Expect to see them really strut their stuff next chapter.
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In all brutal honesty, it really does.
5852433 Ah, do my ears detect the sounds of a volunteer?
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Who me? Hell no. I'm far too
lazybusy.Normally I'd say that Summdergale's secret agenda is possible to go and resuract Boots in a fashin that nobody would approve of. But its only a guess and I'd not really want to have a remake of The Second Zecora story and the previous chapter. And poor Zecora! I think Eainbow and her are going to have the hardest time of them all... I look foward to the crew's poo- I mean great performance. ;D
What more is there to say other than: Well done!
I have absolutely nothing negative to remark.
The chapter went fluid as water and had me immersed like the kraken its victims.
Repeatedly referring to Thor/Fluttershy's Hammer in her bag and even to Spongebob, Pinkie and Brain and Pinkie as a crazy supergenius was fantastic. I enjoyed the chapter very much and really can't say more about it than that. It's just exactly what I wish a story to be. It takes me on a journey without killing me with excitement yet also without letting me back to the real world through breaking the immersion.
Anyway, I have to say, it was an interesting sokrates'ian way of teaching them about what being a crew is all about. That perfectly aligned with my expectations about how Fluttershy will get a little development through Summergale.
I'm looking forward to more
Quixotic Enigma I don't know why I didn't notice it sooner, but whats the crossover to this story?
Smart mare.
True, but you never didn't abdicate the throne.
Not sure baiting those two is a wisemove.
Riiight.
Quite.
Oh this will be fun!
Yes, Discord's chaos magic ALONE would be more than enough to, tip the scale in their favor, but that'd be too easy
Precisely.
Good to know she respects those who are willing to try and give her a good challenge. Mind you Summergale will sail circles around them while dancing in a kilt and playing the bagpipes, but still.
Very nice.
I admit, that's a clever way to use Spike.
This kinda clashes with what we know about Rarity's parents, who are anything but high society types. Watch Sisterhooves Social, you'll see what I mean, it's their only appearance.
HEH!
F*CKING GENIUS!
That's Flutters for ya.
Aye. Also, I suggest you put a space between each paragraph, because just looking at it like this makes it look very visually intimidating. Just sayin'.
5961949 Noted and adjusted to make it a little easier. (also fixed that one/once in your quote). Thx as always for the feedback.
what happens next ?
6171862 Quite a lot, but it's taking me awhile to get back to the story.Hopefully after I finish this new one shot, I can focus on Daughters again. I haven't given up on it.
Wow. I definitely put that off far, FAR to long. Wonderful chapter, my friend
öhhh.. Iron Will x Trixie ?
Well, talking about strange.. :D
Nice idea, anyway^^
*sees update*
*sees it''s under 1K words*
*sees Iron Will x Trixie*
Eh, DisneyFanatic did it first.
*sees that next time will be interesting*
6270885 DF did it first? I'll have to check that out. I actually got the idea to ship them from '3rd Pony War' by Justice4243.
However DF's 'Bride of Discord' was what inspired me to write the story 'Discord's Family Reunion', which this story is a sequel to.
i know this an old chapter but you made me laugh tears reading this.