Male, lives in Washington State, 49, became a brony and didn't even know it had happened to him!
Two lost souls, unaware of their past. One soul lost, leaving behind ancient secrets. One wicked soul, banished, but seeking return to doom all Equestria. One lost history to be found. One lost magic, seeking a return. All comes full circle, and shaped in a circle of fifths. Can two lost souls find their rightful place and face a great evil? Maybe the friendship of magic?
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My Little Pony: the Harmony of Friendship
Introduction (and quite a long one!)
People are interesting. As Einstein discovered that the universe is both limited and yet boundless, so human nature is so understandable and yet unfathomable. If human nature was that easy to understand, the science of psychology would be needless, truth be said. I guess I'm saying all this because there are just some people who love to major on the minors and make more out of things than is really there. For some, they are so dedicated to one thing or another that, if you diverge even one nanometer from what they think things ought to be, then, as they saying goes: Katie, bar the door, there's trouble coming!
When it comes to the fandom of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, they are as fierce in their love and dedication to it as any Trekkie, Whovian, or Star Wars fan would be. To the credit of us Bronies, (and I call myself one, though my affection goes only as far as enjoying the show and writing stories,) I believe us to be some of the most intelligent, intellectual, open, and generous people in the world of fandom that is out there, not to mention creative. So creative are we, that fan art/fiction/music/animation et all, (at least I think,) far outpaces any fandom out there. In fact, so attentive are those that create and work on the show to the fandom that, as the 100th episode of the show demonstrates, they do pay attention to us and have made cannon a lot of what was not yet, but well could have been when the fandom produced it. Yet, in saying that, it presents a problem I have encountered with some in the fandom, (and, believe me, this is a minority,) and that are those that look at the world of MLP as if it was some kind of holy scripture, and I shall explain what I mean by that.
When I say, "Holy Scripture," what I mean is how zealously some in the realm of religion—whichever one you want to put in this spot—who, when you start to mess around in it, the screams of "BLASPHEMY" thunder forth, and depending on the religion, could get anything from public ridicule to being stoned to death! I am sure this can happen in any fandom, but I have found that, if anyone comes up with ANYTHING they do not consider cannon, once again: Katie, bar the door! When I say, "What they consider cannon," what they mean is that, if it is something that the writers haven't come up with, it does not exist, period! For example, there is another story I am currently working on, and it deals with the sport of hoof racing. Why not? If there is horse racing in the human world, and Pegasus racing in Equestria, why would not there not be the sport of hoof racing, and something along the lines of what humans would call a track meet, pony style? Yet, in some online role play, (which I do sometimes to test a character concept,) when I tried to introduce this, I was ripped to shreds by some arrogant site manager who approved all role play and characters because I didn't quite fill out the character sheet perfectly, and worse, that I even DARED come up with something original that the writers didn't create, as if their word was as good as some deity, and if it was not from them, then, well, I guess I blasphemed. He made me feel three inches tall and, even though I would bet you he calls himself a brony, he certainly does not fit the archetype of a brony by any stretch. I guess he needs to learn just what "love and tolerate" really means. Geesh!
Anyway, I said all that to say this: that kind of attitude seems to run counter to the point of view of the writers of the show: if it's a good idea, why not use it? Once again, the 100th episode seems to bear this out. However, I do believe there are certain bounds in which one must stay. If one writes fan fiction, I have certain rules I try to follow:
First, you have to stay within the reality—however that is defined in the universe into which you wish to dive—of that universe. In other words, you can do, say, create, anything you want, and any character you want…BUT… If you do any of this, it has to be something that could logically exist within the parameters of that universe. For example, using my previous concept, a professional hoof racing circuit is not out of the realm of possibility. In that regard, the characters you could create could be very diverse, and the stories based in that world of MLP you created is limitless. However, if you suddenly turn Fluttershy into an aggressive mixed martial artist who cursed like a sailor, (unless you made it clear this was satire,) or did something that would be outside of the personalities of the cannon characters or having them do some things they would never do, NOW you have stepped out of line! (Of course, the realm of clopping, such things happen often, but thank God that is an area of fandom that is in the minority!)
Second, in creating original characters, they either need to be supporting characters, or, if in a lead role, and are a key to resolving the conflict of the tale, it has to be that they cannot succeed without the help and support of the cannon characters. It is okay to put some focus on original characters as long as it is to introduce the characters. Remember: if you include the cannon characters, people came to see them more than anything you are making.
This leads to point three, and this deals with the issue of Mary Sue/Gary Stu. This normally comes in the form of self-insert original characters, though under a different name, who wants to be Super Pony; Mr. Deus Ex Machina. This is not to say that authors don't put a bit of themselves into an original character in the form of the original character having certain skills and such, for it is easier to write about things you know about. Yet this is not what I am talking about. This is a character that is so powerful or out of place that they take over everything, and sadly, end up the mental fulfillment of some perverted sexual fantasy with some cannon character. Now, this is not to say that original character relationships with cannon are out of line, but there are certain criteria: 1) the cannon must be single; 2) the relationship must make sense; 3) the relationship should fit somewhere in the story's plot, or at least some kind of fun subplot that adds to the story and does not distract from the main plot. However, some MS/GS creations are almost godlike characters who become such a center and focus to the story that it becomes stupid and meaningless; hence my naming him or her Mr./Miss Deus Ex Machina, being able to resolve any issue or problem out of the blue. If the original character has no real point in being there, does not really contribute to the story, or becomes ridiculously overpowered, maybe its best not to go there.
This dovetails to point four, and that is do not suddenly have any characters, (cannon or otherwise,) have skills they don't have when the need calls for it, and in the case of original characters, were not mentioned before as existing as a skill, ability, or an object he or she was not carrying prior to the moment at hand. (See previous point of avoiding Deus Ex Machina; a sin in fan fiction I see committed by writers far too often.) If one stays in these guidelines, then one can write a fantastic story. Your imagination is your only limitation.
Now, I said all that to introduce this tale, and that what I am writing does make sense. What I am writing deals in a VERY touchy area of MLP that some feel should be left alone, and that is either humans in Equestria, or ponies on our Earth. Normally, this is done by having actual human beings be in the world of Equestria or ponies as we know them in our world. In that regard, I say to stay as far from this as possible because it would not make any sense unless you really, REALLY can defend this happening. I mean, I could not see the population of our world not freaking out if a purple alicorn suddenly appeared who can talk. They would capture her, experiment on her, have the military use her magic as some kind of secret weapon, locked up on Area 51, or just have the torch and pitchfork crowd scream, "KILL THE MONSTER!"
Yet, in some sense, the writers of the show attempted to resolve this somehow with the concept of Equestria Girls…
Whoa! Wait! Put down those rotten tomatoes and other debris and hear me out! I know, I know; not everyone sees that this should be anywhere near cannon. In fact, I am not sure, but I think the first Equestria Girls movie was a trial balloon for a spin-off series. I mean, let's face it: Hasbro is also looking for anyway to market new toys and toy concept to feed the corporate money machine. Yet, I think it was clear to the fandom what was being tried, and the creators of the show caught on quick. They realized that, as occasional movies to keep things interesting, it worked well, and became recognized as cannon save for a small few who just refused to accept it. However, they also realized that, if they had tried for a series, then all you really would have had was My Little Pony, and, well, My Little Pony! It would have meant being inundated with My Little Pony, causing burn out, and would have caused the whole thing to jump the shark and become a footnote in television history. However, there have been three movies, and, because if what it involves, it opens up the realm of possibilities.
The first thing the writers got right is that, if someone from Equestria went through the portal, then they would convert into humans. This makes for some fun things as you watch them try to adapt, as we watched Twilight do. Another thing they did was limit the ability to cross over, and that caused by their being only two portals in existence, both in limited access, and one only working occasionally. This prevents utter chaos breaking out in both worlds and limiting the amount of times such a mechanism be used, or such plot lines would be worn out too fast. However, because of the way it was written, this opens up an interesting prospect; if a pony can go one way, why not a human the other, transformed into a pony?
Let's face it. There was a major plot hole they threw up in the second movie. Because of the new portal Twilight made using a common mirror and the messaging book, the portal is open almost constantly. I mean, in The Friendship Games, Earth Twilight almost stumbled through the thing. Before, it was only open for short times. Now, it is almost constant. I guess what I am saying is we have a major plot hole here. I mean, what would prevent an accident happening here? Imagine, if you will… Sorry, Rod Sterling slipped in there. Anyway, imagine it's lunch period, some friends are near the statue, someone casually reaches back, to lean on what he thinks is solid granite, and then, *whoosh* he's gone, and that's if Twilight Sparkle accidentally left the portal switch on in her side of things!
This is not to say that this story is going to have that happen, nor does it mean that I am going to do an Equestria Girls story, or have a reverse version of it having a full-fledged human go through. If there is any crossing over of one to the other, it there should be a good reason why. What I am going to do is something I think would work better than both, because it would involve my two original characters not where they ought to be, as they ought to be, and being restored to what they should be to fulfill a destiny and a prophecy. I am going to do all I can to make it make logical sense and where such doings would have a point. It would make for a dull story if we just went, "Two humans went into the pony world, fumbled around learning to adjust, met some ponies, did some things, a good time was had by all, and they went back, the end!"
I am going to make an adventure out of this, and I am going to create some history for Equestria, considering that this is an area of cannon wide open for speculation and creation, and this is in order to create the engine by which the present-day plot can take place or even have a reason for existing. Believe me, I won't mess with what is known history, and I will try to have it make sense.
I know this was very lengthy, but because there are so many purists out there that would cry bloody murder for what I am about to create, I have to put forth this detailed disclaimer so people understand that I am an experienced writer and I do know what I am doing. With that, please enjoy the tale.
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Um, can't tell if you like it or not, Johndye. You look like you don't agree with me saying I am an experienced writer. Well, I am. If you came here because of faygoDrive, please let me know. If so, well, I know what happens next.
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Do you see those dual echelons on the top right hand on the comment?
Use that when replying to people.
People will flip out over deleted comments, even if they deserve to be deleted people will assume the worse.
People will also call bullshit on what you said being and experienced writer, I have no idea if this is true or not but it would help to link any work you did.
By the way, folks: when I say I'm an "experienced writer," what I mean by that is that i have been writing for years now, having done much in fan fiction in other areas. Under the name of paladin313, I have put out much work on the site "FanFiction. if you want to verify that, you are all welcome to check that out for yourselves. I have also published actual non-fiction books--eight in all--under my actual name. They're biblical studies, so I am not sure how much interest some of you might have in that. But, if you want to verify that for yourselves, just look for titles under the name "Rev. J.O. Smith," and some of those I use the full word "reverend" in place of "Rev." Therefore, know that, when I say I am an experienced writer, I am not kidding around.
I wanted to take a moment to thank those that follow this story and have this in their bookshelves. It makes me feel great to know that I've brightened your day a little with a good tale. There is more coming, and I hope this to be as spectacular a second half as the first one was. Thank you all again.