[Really, really dark description. Including the term world-war, in a MLP fic.]
...Wowzers. Going even darker this time, huh?
Honestly not sure if I'm up for that. Given how often and frequently Silver got kicked in the fork & vegs last time around, and how...
Well, divorced from Friendship Is Magic all the guns, gizmos and super-soldiers were even last time around, to be frank if blunt.
Still, I'll give it a shot later, when the clock's not just short of blinking single digits at me on a week day. Just thought you'd want the first impression while I still remember it.
Gorgeous cover, though. Three for three times nailed out of the park in that regard, at least.
Alright, we've got another one! And off to a good start with an ominous dream and the happy couple! Thank god they've had 25 years at the point! If things started off so soon after the last book's events like with Nightfall, I wouldn't know what to think, considering the tragic turns these stories make. Now let's get analytical with the description here. We've got a world war and genocide coming up at some point (jeez). So far, my best guess is that cyborgs will eventually get a superiority complex and believe that organic beings are inferior, and therefore must assimilate or die. That's my theory for the genocide part at least. We've yet to hear more details of how life has changed (I can't even imagine).
So far, we have two obvious problems on the horizon. First: the dream. I don't think it's literal, but I definitely believe that a warning was given to him that something is about to go down. As for the laughing, the one enemy that I can remember is the creature that Silverspeak escaped from when he got the horn under his house. Of course, last we heard it was destroyed (or was it?) and how that would fit into this tech warfare I cannot say. Second: the worries of Beakbreaker. The pessimist in me is starting to believe it has something to do with an illness, perhaps a looming threat of dying similar to his parents. As for the inevitable tragedy to come (besides the no-doubt heavy casualties of war), Silverspeak doesn't have much left to lose personally. The only thing really close is Beakbreaker... if she dies before him for the purpose of your obligatory tragedy, I might just get an aneurysm. Otherwise, I can see Silverspeak dying for the good of Equestria, or perhaps both dying together in some fashion. [sigh] well as I said, at least they had 25 years.
Other than that, I hope this brings the moment where Celestia and Silverspeak meet face-to-face, although surely it couldn't have possibly taken 25 years to happen (I'm suggesting either flashback or seeing them in the present after several previous encounters). I wonder if we'll get any other canon characters in this story. The lack of canon characters being made up for with a serious amount of oc's is what makes this story unique in my opinion.
Finally, I just have one question: Does Silverspeak wear a skin over his cybernetics or does he let it all out? Thank you, and here's to another great story!
8024871 I am seriously hopping we get to see the actual “monster below” because in the fort story it seemed more like a metaphor than the creature itself. I think Silverspeak has a similar fate to TD from the Nonbronyvers, in that he may have some times of happiness but there is always a tragedy or challenge waiting for him, the only question is when.
Really? I sometimes wish Silverspeak just got a far-into-the-future tale where not everything is at least partially his fault. I understand it would be a tonal shift, but this Icarus stuff has been stretched out so far that I've been exhausted well into the second story. After flying too close to the sun for so long, you should either be acclimated to it, or simply burn up.
Hm... one of my favorite OC couples is back for a Round Three.
Considering the title and Silverspeak's lack of contact with Princess Celestia in the first two stories in spite of his idolizing her... I'd venture some speculation that a specific loose end is going to be tied up in this one.
8024791 It is a dark story, but after thinking about it, I have revised the description to address that there is an undercurrent of hope running throughout "Sunfall." As will be addressed in the outline and writer's commentary, this was originally really dark, but after realizing that it would be too depressing to read, it was lightened considerably, Not super-happy, "haha" light, but hopeful.
8024871 As Alcatraz said, Silverspeak's skin is advanced enough that it's indistinguishable from normal skin, unless you look closely around the base of his neck and can spot some seam lines.
The Monster Below throughout the series has been a metaphor to that struggle his father mentioned in the first, on which part of ourselves we feed (good or evil), but fear not, there are actual monsters in this one. And while I put Silverspeak through a lot, I always try to balance out unpleasant moments with high ones, a roller coaster if you will. But when you reach a series finale, anything goes...
8026559 For this story, I'm moving away from an Icarus idea and more into themes of our responsibilities and legacy, especially if a terrible event wasn't directly your fault, and figuring out how you'll respond to it.
8032001 Yeah... but It is all usually worth it in the end; Especially if you are like me, and just binge read entire series in one night, it's almost always worth the wait for more, no-matter how long it takes. On a different note I need some rest.
HOHOHO! It's here already! Time for the ussual; ASSEND TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF FUCK-UP!!!
Sunfall... intresting subtitle, considering Dayfall would work just as well and fit the secound story. I think our Icarus goes to space and falls into the sun itself... gravity hurts~ The Sun theme is actually very fitting here. We knew something like that comes up at least once, I'm just sad we're propably not going to see the first Celestia-Silverspeak encounted because really; autograph on the bottom of Little Celestia is the thing I see the most propable in there.
I think evryone's apparent assumption that the Cyborgs start the war is off. I belive that ancient magics and tradtions will lash out in fear of becoming obsolete. The intresting part is if the Industry from the first part who made limbs. [Don't lynch, Chesse memory is not a sin] I'd like them to side with the traditionalists, so they could make clones as well give both sides a combination of magic and tech that suited their philosophy as well giving both disadvantages and bonuses.
I also wonder what's up with the Changelings. Died out, assimilated, reduced to a small population of outcasts - anything! And more specyfic: what would they think of Silverspeak. Greenback could shove one into the story, like a guard or a client. Metallings. XD
You don't mind a few wild theories under evry chapter, do you, Greenback?
8039794 I adore reading ponderings and theories about what might happen in future chapters, though it's hard to resist posting a hint or two when someone gets close, or, in rare instances, correctly guesses what's coming.
With regards to the changelings, they're still around; one retcon I need to work into the second story (after finally seeing the season 6 series finale) is that the changelings Chrysalis commanded were from a new hive she had started after being outed from power; she only assaulted Equestria after sneaking into Thorax's hive and capturing everyone in it, preventing Thorax from warning Celestia and the others. They weren't freed until after Chrysalis was captured, and have maintained their neighborly relationship with the Princesses, which has lasted seventy five years (fifty years after the events of the show, and twenty five after the events of Nightfall.).
8040010 I remember that I've tried to imagine the travels of Silverspeak on the map in the 1st story and velocities made sence.
From the things I wonder in the further chapters is how Chagelings fit into society and if SSxBB decided for invitro (Beakbreaker could do this in her closet, knowing her she has a lab there) - their son would now be a young adult zony.
I ask only for one spoiler: You have a Changeling character somewhere in there?
I get the feeling Silverspeak is going to feel like that old soldier who's been pulled back in for one last fight, and will be bemoaning his luck. He's already saved Equestria twice, and now he's going to have to do it a third time. He's already lost most of his friends, basically his entire extended family and in-laws, and even most of his body. There's not much left to take from him, besides his very life, or Beakbreaker (also on that note, given it's been 25 years since the previous story, I'm surprised he hasn't even regained any body parts. I would have thought Beakbreaker would have tried for him, given they were regrowing wings and limbs in the first story).
On that note, I'm rather surprised Twilight Sparkle is still alive. Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly, but I thought the end of the first story said the Mane 6 were pretty old, and that Twilicorn wasn't excluded from aging.
Anyways...I get to read this while it's still incomplete, though looking at the word count and comparing to your previous two fics in this series I'm guessing it's not that far from being done either.
9444965 Yes, the Bearers are quite old in this (I estimate they're in their 90's), but considering how old Granny Smith is, I think ponies on the show can live for quite a long time.
With regards to bodyparts, I think Silverspeak at some point said that he was going to just stick with what he had, and didn't want to risk going any further with body parts, since his only organic parts at this point are his head and neck. And before you ask, I can imagine he and Beakbreaker had an... awkward conversation about reproductive organs, but decided that trying to grow those in a lab would be really awkward.
With regards to length, this story is almost finished. It should be done around April.
Time to grab the popcorn and fasten your seatbelts
[Really, really dark description. Including the term world-war, in a MLP fic.]
...Wowzers. Going even darker this time, huh?
Honestly not sure if I'm up for that. Given how often and frequently Silver got kicked in the fork & vegs last time around, and how...
Well, divorced from Friendship Is Magic all the guns, gizmos and super-soldiers were even last time around, to be frank if blunt.
Still, I'll give it a shot later, when the clock's not just short of blinking single digits at me on a week day. Just thought you'd want the first impression while I still remember it.
Gorgeous cover, though. Three for three times nailed out of the park in that regard, at least.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!!
Alright, we've got another one! And off to a good start with an ominous dream and the happy couple! Thank god they've had 25 years at the point! If things started off so soon after the last book's events like with Nightfall, I wouldn't know what to think, considering the tragic turns these stories make. Now let's get analytical with the description here. We've got a world war and genocide coming up at some point (jeez). So far, my best guess is that cyborgs will eventually get a superiority complex and believe that organic beings are inferior, and therefore must assimilate or die. That's my theory for the genocide part at least. We've yet to hear more details of how life has changed (I can't even imagine).
So far, we have two obvious problems on the horizon. First: the dream. I don't think it's literal, but I definitely believe that a warning was given to him that something is about to go down. As for the laughing, the one enemy that I can remember is the creature that Silverspeak escaped from when he got the horn under his house. Of course, last we heard it was destroyed (or was it?) and how that would fit into this tech warfare I cannot say. Second: the worries of Beakbreaker. The pessimist in me is starting to believe it has something to do with an illness, perhaps a looming threat of dying similar to his parents. As for the inevitable tragedy to come (besides the no-doubt heavy casualties of war), Silverspeak doesn't have much left to lose personally. The only thing really close is Beakbreaker... if she dies before him for the purpose of your obligatory tragedy, I might just get an aneurysm. Otherwise, I can see Silverspeak dying for the good of Equestria, or perhaps both dying together in some fashion. [sigh] well as I said, at least they had 25 years.
Other than that, I hope this brings the moment where Celestia and Silverspeak meet face-to-face, although surely it couldn't have possibly taken 25 years to happen (I'm suggesting either flashback or seeing them in the present after several previous encounters). I wonder if we'll get any other canon characters in this story. The lack of canon characters being made up for with a serious amount of oc's is what makes this story unique in my opinion.
Finally, I just have one question: Does Silverspeak wear a skin over his cybernetics or does he let it all out? Thank you, and here's to another great story!
8024871
Greenback told me that his cybernetics are hidden by a layer of skin. He'd look like any other pony.
As for the rest of your comment...
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8024871
I am seriously hopping we get to see the actual “monster below” because in the fort story it seemed more like a metaphor than the creature itself. I think Silverspeak has a similar fate to TD from the Nonbronyvers, in that he may have some times of happiness but there is always a tragedy or challenge waiting for him, the only question is when.
I was content with the ending in Nightfall, to be honest... I fear how this will end.
Silver Speak should know by now he isn't allowed sustained happiness.
Really? I sometimes wish Silverspeak just got a far-into-the-future tale where not everything is at least partially his fault. I understand it would be a tonal shift, but this Icarus stuff has been stretched out so far that I've been exhausted well into the second story. After flying too close to the sun for so long, you should either be acclimated to it, or simply burn up.
8026559
Take my word for it bro, this is something worth reading. I do think that you'll be pleasantly surprised.
And so it begins..
*Sees Tragedy tag*
Welp, buckle yourself in, this is going to get difficult..
Hm... one of my favorite OC couples is back for a Round Three.
Considering the title and Silverspeak's lack of contact with Princess Celestia in the first two stories in spite of his idolizing her... I'd venture some speculation that a specific loose end is going to be tied up in this one.
8024791
It is a dark story, but after thinking about it, I have revised the description to address that there is an undercurrent of hope running throughout "Sunfall." As will be addressed in the outline and writer's commentary, this was originally really dark, but after realizing that it would be too depressing to read, it was lightened considerably, Not super-happy, "haha" light, but hopeful.
8024871
As Alcatraz said, Silverspeak's skin is advanced enough that it's indistinguishable from normal skin, unless you look closely around the base of his neck and can spot some seam lines.
Good analysis, by the way!
8026211
The Monster Below throughout the series has been a metaphor to that struggle his father mentioned in the first, on which part of ourselves we feed (good or evil), but fear not, there are actual monsters in this one. And while I put Silverspeak through a lot, I always try to balance out unpleasant moments with high ones, a roller coaster if you will. But when you reach a series finale, anything goes...
8026536
He actually does know it, but he handles disappointments and tragedies differently in middle-age than he did as a young adult.
8026559
For this story, I'm moving away from an Icarus idea and more into themes of our responsibilities and legacy, especially if a terrible event wasn't directly your fault, and figuring out how you'll respond to it.
8029097
If it is different, I'll keep an eye out and start when it's a few chapters in. ;)
Waiting another good story... kick in the gut.
8032001 Yeah... but It is all usually worth it in the end; Especially if you are like me, and just binge read entire series in one night, it's almost always worth the wait for more, no-matter how long it takes.
On a different note I need some rest.
HOHOHO! It's here already! Time for the ussual; ASSEND TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF FUCK-UP!!!
Sunfall... intresting subtitle, considering Dayfall would work just as well and fit the secound story. I think our Icarus goes to space and falls into the sun itself... gravity hurts~
The Sun theme is actually very fitting here. We knew something like that comes up at least once, I'm just sad we're propably not going to see the first Celestia-Silverspeak encounted because really; autograph on the bottom of Little Celestia is the thing I see the most propable in there.
I think evryone's apparent assumption that the Cyborgs start the war is off. I belive that ancient magics and tradtions will lash out in fear of becoming obsolete. The intresting part is if the Industry from the first part who made limbs. [Don't lynch, Chesse memory is not a sin] I'd like them to side with the traditionalists, so they could make clones as well give both sides a combination of magic and tech that suited their philosophy as well giving both disadvantages and bonuses.
I also wonder what's up with the Changelings. Died out, assimilated, reduced to a small population of outcasts - anything! And more specyfic: what would they think of Silverspeak. Greenback could shove one into the story, like a guard or a client. Metallings. XD
You don't mind a few wild theories under evry chapter, do you, Greenback?
8039794
I adore reading ponderings and theories about what might happen in future chapters, though it's hard to resist posting a hint or two when someone gets close, or, in rare instances, correctly guesses what's coming.
With regards to the changelings, they're still around; one retcon I need to work into the second story (after finally seeing the season 6 series finale) is that the changelings Chrysalis commanded were from a new hive she had started after being outed from power; she only assaulted Equestria after sneaking into Thorax's hive and capturing everyone in it, preventing Thorax from warning Celestia and the others. They weren't freed until after Chrysalis was captured, and have maintained their neighborly relationship with the Princesses, which has lasted seventy five years (fifty years after the events of the show, and twenty five after the events of Nightfall.).
8040010 I remember that I've tried to imagine the travels of Silverspeak on the map in the 1st story and velocities made sence.
From the things I wonder in the further chapters is how Chagelings fit into society and if SSxBB decided for invitro (Beakbreaker could do this in her closet, knowing her she has a lab there) - their son would now be a young adult zony.
I ask only for one spoiler: You have a Changeling character somewhere in there?
8040032
Yes.
8041353 My life is complete.
Wow, I'm excited to see how the story will unfold. Thank you for making this though, the series is the most astonishing thing I've ever read.
8140391
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Time for everything to come crumbling down around his head, while he blames himself for his enemies actions.
Amazing work, keep it up! Hope to see more of this story in the future
8149480
Thank you! And there will be; the next chapter is currently being proofread.
That description. Yikes.
>twenty-fifth anniversary
Double yikes
I get the feeling Silverspeak is going to feel like that old soldier who's been pulled back in for one last fight, and will be bemoaning his luck. He's already saved Equestria twice, and now he's going to have to do it a third time. He's already lost most of his friends, basically his entire extended family and in-laws, and even most of his body. There's not much left to take from him, besides his very life, or Beakbreaker (also on that note, given it's been 25 years since the previous story, I'm surprised he hasn't even regained any body parts. I would have thought Beakbreaker would have tried for him, given they were regrowing wings and limbs in the first story).
On that note, I'm rather surprised Twilight Sparkle is still alive. Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly, but I thought the end of the first story said the Mane 6 were pretty old, and that Twilicorn wasn't excluded from aging.
Anyways...I get to read this while it's still incomplete, though looking at the word count and comparing to your previous two fics in this series I'm guessing it's not that far from being done either.
9444965
Yes, the Bearers are quite old in this (I estimate they're in their 90's), but considering how old Granny Smith is, I think ponies on the show can live for quite a long time.
With regards to bodyparts, I think Silverspeak at some point said that he was going to just stick with what he had, and didn't want to risk going any further with body parts, since his only organic parts at this point are his head and neck. And before you ask, I can imagine he and Beakbreaker had an... awkward conversation about reproductive organs, but decided that trying to grow those in a lab would be really awkward.
With regards to length, this story is almost finished. It should be done around April.