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Told them how to find "Thrice Cooked" indirectly.
I think that should end with "you know who."
This sentence should end with a period, rather than a comma.
There are two spaces between "to" and "get."
Mortal combat doesn't usually turn into mounting combat, but apparently in Silver's case it's a thing.
Also, would that be called dreaMAIL or DREAMail?
6096229 Fixed! Like Celestia considered doing to Silver.
Out of the lion's den and to the saddle. What is it with things trying to kill silver no matter where he is? Oh and besides it sounds like fast got to knock on luna but b what else is happening in equeatria while silver and tia are away? Good chapter man and this is a story I look forward to seeing when I pull up the site.
6096275 Thanks for the vote of confidence. Imagining Fast as Celestia amuses me.
6096254 This chapter continues with what I've come to think of as a course-correction for some of what's happened in the last few legs of the story, and I'm quite pleased to say that I like where things are headed now. The conversations and speculations here did a lot to curb my critiques of the last few chapters. (For example, we had the assassin's plan for bumping Silver off nicely clarified.)
For one thing, Luna was right to point out that they don't really know much about this item (something that's especially true if their one major source of information, Thrice Cooked, is found to be untrustworthy). It could very well be that the legends have been warped over time, to the point where the "punishment" was anything but. Short of conducting research himself, which Silver isn't in much of a position to do at the moment, there's not likely to be many verifiable answers with regards to its history, purpose, or powers (beyond what he can determine firsthand is happening to him).
More notable, I thought, was Luna's idea that it's time for a change of venue, in that they should quit Anugypt and head to Saddle Arabia. I initially frowned at that suggestion, but found myself warming up to the idea surprisingly quickly. The reason for that is because that seems to fly in the face of narrative expectations; bad guys are still running around out there, not only undefeated but largely unidentified. It's a truism that the heroes should root out and destroy the villains.
And yet...it actually makes more sense, within the context of the story, for them to depart from the country. As Luna noted, they have succeeded at their original goal, at least as much as they conceivably could within the span of time they're spending their. Amenti is doing a good job stabilizing her country, and while there are still problems she'll have to deal with, she at least seems to have some good ideas for what her next moves will be. Moreover, Silver and Celestia were just there to lend support and assistance; they were never going to solve all of Anugypt's problems. At this point, having done what they set out to do, it makes sense for them to leave.
I can envision this being viewed as a retreat on their part - that the constant sniping is sending them running for their lives - but that's honestly not the case. Leaving aside their success in helping the pharaoh, there's simply nothing else to gain here, other than revenge. To put it another way, this isn't their fight, despite what they've endured, and continuing it will earn them very little, and will likely cost them very much.
So yeah, it's probably time to leave. So long as they do so in a manner that makes it clear that they're not cowed and not fleeing, then this is a victory for them, albeit one that came at a cost.
And what a cost! I had wondered (though I didn't mention it) at how casually Silver was mangling his own aetheric net to try and stop the spread of this curse. I seem to recall that was a very big deal way, way back when Silver wasn't even a pony. That he did so here seemed like it could have been a major thing, but I figured he knew what he was doing. I should have known better.
At this point, Silver's ad hoc magical surgery seems like it's done more damage to him than that bangle alone. Worse, it ultimately didn't work, since his use of magic against that assassin only spread it faster anyway. So now his magic has been inverted and he's damaged his own internal network of how it moves through his body. Oh, and he has multiple stab wounds to boot. So he's a bit of a mess.
This, I have to say, is great.
No, I'm not being sarcastic, nor is that meant to be spiteful, either. I really think that this is a good development. I personally find it easier to root for and be excited by characters that are underdogs, that are the ones struggling against a situation or an opponent that has them at a disadvantage. A victory under such circumstances is heroic, whereas defeating a foe that's notably weaker than you are is, at best, a lackluster accomplishment. With Silver having become an alicorn, only inexperience was keeping him back from stepping onto a tier of power that few enemies could conceivably match, and that was reduced more and more with each passing incident.
Now, however, Silver has been dealt several severe setbacks, having wounds to his body and aetheric net, along with that cursed item wrapped around his sac. With this, he's going to have to make an effort to regain the power - and the potential - that he used to have. For the near future, at least, he's back to being an underdog, and I honestly couldn't be happier about that, because it means that we get to see him earn his triumphs again (to be clear, he was before, but they were largely in areas that were outside of questions of power, such as social development in taming the Windsong sisters, or political acumen in puzzling out what Amenti should do for her country).
Between the new techniques and abilities he's going to have to develop around his altered magic, the effect that item is having on his sex life, and the new country they're about to head to, it's like we get to discover Silver's character all over again. And without anymore major physical changes! I for one am quite pleased with how things are shaping up. (Though I do hope that wrapping things up and departing Anugypt aren't rushed; that deserves to be given a satisfying conclusion.)
Having said so many good things, I do have to mention that the scene with Celestia had less impact than I was hoping for. She was clearly ashamed of herself, not just for killing but for her own hypocrisy in doing so...and yet, this was brushed over so quickly that it gave no satisfaction. Silver was touching for how he forgave her, but we got no emotion out of Celestia in reaction to his gentle forgiveness (which was entirely appropriate, here), just her analysis of why she thought she was wrong. I wanted to see how she felt about it, both killing and Silver's refusing to condemn her. I suppose it's not out of character for her - throughout this story, Celestia has been far more guarded than Luna ever was - but this was a moment to let us see her self-control slip and her real emotions peek out, and it was missed.
Oh, and bonus points for the email from Fast Change - doubly so for the reference to the one hundredth episode! Fast is such a breath of fresh air, and that shines through even in a letter from her. This was quite the palate-cleanser from everything that's been happening lately. It might sound paradoxical, but I hope that we don't see too many more of those; having Silver's horn not allowing him to correspond back was the right move. The reason it worked so well was that it was a break from the current tone. If it was a constant, it would go from a quick refresher to being intrusive.
So now, I presume, the conclusion to the Anugypt trip, and then onward to Saddle Arabia. In that regard, my thoughts immediately turn to what it will be like for Shei and Aila to head home...
6096328 Just remember, there's always a price to pay.
Except today, I'm feeling generous.
Silver is going to have a long road to journey, but it's not one of abject misery. For his sore spots, he still has three lovely females to love and be loved by, and can look forward to going to a friendly nation that isn't supposed to be tearing itself apart at the moment. It's practically a vacation!
What could go wrong...
this chapter expanded a hole bunch of things about the last 3 chapters at lest to me it did.
a good chapter and it is a good thing they are moving on to Saddle Arabia it is time to get out will you are still alive.
Harts Fire
And I am now caught up with the story of Silver Stars! Bonus, you had Fast Change stand in for Celestia at the wedding! I can drink my beer a happy man now.
one armed one clapping
diligent one caught napping
female seen slapping
^_^
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Burma Shave...?
6097271 Seems legit.
Silver don't sex assassins. Bad pony.
6097498 I tried threatening him with spankings but it didn't work out.
From what he heard...Silver still haven't tried to do the Magiz?
That suckssssss.
And now...traveling montage.
Aftermath of the anugib something event.
6097535 You know, I actually worried about not seeing any updates of this story for a while. So today I decided to check your author's page and didn't found it there. I panicked a bit, searched for your answers to my comments in my mail app and opened the story that way. Turns out I forgot to turn mature on in this browser >_(\
6109497 A bit confusing why that isn't stored in the account.
Cooked
Wait so celestia cut off part of his penis and he is fine with it?
I hope that bangle is removed and his magic restored.
7961035
You forget he was female once.
Still doesn't make up for that fact she wanted to cut up his DONKEY
8285292
Not his Donkey! How unkind.