Walnut Grove is an orphan. Yup, simple as that. After spending ages waiting for a family to adopt him, he went looking for one. Except... he didn't exactly find what he was looking for.
Edit: Woah... second time this story has been featured. Either I did something right, or it’s dumb luck. Probably the latter. Either way, I guess I’ll make a whole slice of life story out if this... because that’s apparently what you guys a want.
There is a reading of the first chapter on YouTube by Skijarama that I quit enjoyed if any of you are interested.
Chapters (3)
I haven't read this yet but as a changeling I agree with the title at least.
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Yay! I hope you do enjoy it though.
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Glad you thought so! I like to think I do cute and lighthearted stories decently.
Ok, this was pretty cute.
Cute slice of life story!
Love kids ... eh yeah
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Thank you!
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Thanks!
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I'm allowed to make her nice if I want to! So yeah! (Notice sarcasm for comedic effect. Not actually mad.)
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Also, Chrysalis really just doesn't give a crap, does she? And to give you a headache, how does this fit into the season 6 finale?
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It might give me some ideas on how to write a redemption fic where chrysi becomes a responsible mother and at least decent neighbor.
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I dunno. I just wanted to make a cute story. You know, express my creativity to entertain people with all the cute stuff? I didn't exactly develop lore for this.
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Go for it!
8354593
Well it is cute, so no lore is required!
Nice fic. The ending was a little bit too easy, but I see what you were going for.
Cute and beautiful! I suspected that the queen has a caring side. You got my like and fave, you should do a sequel that shows his time with his family.
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Yeah, I just wanted it to end on a light note.
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Maybe.
This was so adorable!!!!!!!! Any chance you'll make this a few chapters longer, just following the life of the three changelings and the pony?
100/10
More please!
Hey! You got featured! Good job!
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I might add a few bonus chapters. I'm not sure yet.
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Thanks!
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Yeah, I guess I can make some bonus chapters or something to follow this up.
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I didn't even realize I did but low and behold, it did! That's... unexpected frankly.
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I suddenly have a cute image of Walnut snuggling Chrissy and calling her Grandma popping into my head XD
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Yay!
*reads fic*
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This is mostly quite good, but I think the ending falls a little flat.
This reminds me of Don't Let the Bed Bug Bite and The Bug in the Cave by naturalbornderpy. Heck, it wouldnt be much of a stretch to be in the same continuity.
Also, my figuring says this takes place before the series proper and definitely before A Canterlot Wedding, otherwise Walnut would either be actively denied access to the hive or know what a changeling was (if not both).
Have a like. This was likable fluff.
Pretty cute. I enjoyed this. I think I would read a longer story with these characters, if you were to write it.
"Penchant." A pension is something you get after you are old enough to retire. I don't usually nitpick spelling, but using words completely wrong is one of those things that bother me.
Wow this is such a good short story. Bravo! Really enjoyed it
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That had popped into my head too.
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I had a feeling people would want me to throw in a "what happened after" bonus chapter anyway, so I made the ending a transitional open end. Also I was tired.
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Thanks, that's what I was aiming for.
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Me and spelling are old rivals. I've struggled with my horrendous misspellings for as long as I can remember. I ment to spell penchant but instead spelled pension. I'll fix it. Thanks for pointing it out!
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Thanks.
That's some good fluff
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Thanks! I figured there are enough dramatic stories out there that a nice relaxing bit of fluff might be a good idea. You know, get home from work or school or whatever, make some tea (or whatever you drink) and read a cute story to forget how stressful everything ever is.
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I actually found your story because It's currently the 3rd most popular story on the site as of right now maybe you will be featured soon
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It's WHAT!?! Holy pringles that's unbelievable! I didn't think it was anything special when I published it!
I love how detached and indifferent Chrysalis is. She's old and jaded enough that nothing fazes her!
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She'll make an interesting "grandma."
heres a silly thought Imagine Chrissy taking Walnut into Ponyville to register him for school. Now I know they really wouldnt have to, they could probably give Walnut his education at the hive. But just the thought of changelings casually walking into Ponyville undisguised to registered a foal for school is just amusing
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I actually didn't notice any real misspellings beside that one, so I'd say you've been struggling fairly well.
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Nice.
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I'd hope so with all the times I proofread.
I would read more of this au honestly changelings being good adopted family despite the difference in species is always epic!
can we get a full story of him growing up pleas.