Two hours was all it took for Canterlot to fall.
Two hours and one bloody night for a new nation to emerge from the ashes of Equestria.
A nation quarantined so that the outside world might survive and contain what was created, nothing remains but a dark continent of monsters and those left behind that flee the terrors in the night.
A massive thanks to all the people who have helped with this project since it was first envisioned five years ago. I could not have done it without the gracious assistance of the many talented prereaders, editors, consultants, and readers like you. It has been a long journey, but one that was worth it.
Thank you once again to the artist who commissioned the cover, Hex Floog - Deviant Art - Tumblr.
Thanks is also in order for my editor for a major portion of this project who poured over every word and who always had amazing constructive suggestions for this tale, The Dreaming Writer.
Special thanks to everyone who helped with this story. I couldn't have done it without you.
The premise sounds interesting. Going to add it into RIL folder and host some more chapters before reading it in one go)
I have yet to read this story but the summary and cover image, work well to create the mood for what is to come.
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Thanks! I spent a good bit of time thinking how to create the uneasy mood I like to write around.
iCarly reference?
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iPhone reference, but that also works. My sister always would watch that show.
Maybe in 10 years
Damn this is an interesting mystery.
I'll be keeping an eye on this.
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Thanks! I’m glad it peaked your interest.
I can't help but feel this was inspired by Power Rangers RPM
I am liking this story so far. One question are we going to see the mane six here soon. I am surprised Celestia and Luna aren’t wondering what happened to twilight. Or did I miss something?
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You haven’t missed anything.
Is this story still going? I am sorry to ask, but this story looks very interesting and I don't want to get commited if it is not going to be finished.
Is this story still going? I am sorry to ask, but this story looks very interesting and I don't want to get commited if it is not going to be finished.
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It’s definitely still going. There is still over 70,000 words and about 20 chapters still sitting on my computer. All they need is last minute editing, which actually takes a while. I might split the chapters into smaller sections in order to get them out at a faster pace. I’ve just been so focused on other projects, but don’t worry, I’ll have more out this week.
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Thank you so much for answering! I will start reading now.
From good to even better, this story is weaving a trail of intrigue that is hard to resist. Amazing work!
And the pieces come more into place.
A mixture between vampire and changeling in a way?
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Spot on, although not much different from a changeling in appearance.
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Honestly I have struggled to get to this point. It has all been a buildup to when the story really starts, and I have worried I have spent too much time on the buildup. Glad you are enjoying it though. Expect a chapter soontm.
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Except the holes, and a major upgrade in aggression. Loving this intrigue. ^^
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Just remember that it's not all they are capable of. They're called changelings for a reason after all.
If the main OCs in this story were voiced, what would they sound like?
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Good question!
Whiplash is a calm stoic. He is very experienced when it comes to flightsuits from his years of experience and he talks softly if sternly.
Clipper, his wingpony, has a thick Boston accent. He is TF2 Scout if he was in Top Gun.
Lakeshore is a learned professor, sporting casual sweater cests and a stereotypical British cockney accent.
Romulus is a bat pony haunted by the events of his life. However, as former personal Night Guard to Lun, he is a very talented warrior. His voice is deeper, but sharp.
Rose Point is your typical young filly. Though she has lost everything, she still is able to find the little things to enjoy in life.
Zahara is a very maternal zebra with a thick African accent. She chooses to remain in Canterlot to run the orphanage that she grew up in among the "Sisters."
Trotter, lanky pathologist of the Center for Equestrian Diseases. He is passionate about his work, but finds himself questioning those closest to him. His voice is pitched higher, as if he were still a young intern.
Dr. Solar Haze, Director of the CED, is your school valedictorian with an eloquent academic authority around her. Yet, she can be stark, almost cruel as she seeks to accomplish her very personal goals.
I hope this answers your question
Let me know if you are interested in the more minor characters. Plus there are always those characters to come in upcoming chapters.
You are on a roll!
Well this is an interesting story, love the mystery behind it, I would guess that these changelings don't feed on love of ponies sense they are spreading way too fast to be sustainable for their population. I wonder what is this voice that want to keep this filly untouched sense the changeling can't be the ones doing this sense their could have standing orders to ignore her; or why they would even not want her infected. I wonder why they conditioned/brainwash Feldwing only to infect him, and why they they would bother warning him, or how he could hear them?
As far as Feldwing, perhaps they have plans for him
Finally caught up with this! Saw it a bit back and liked the premise, finished it now and have to say I love it. The thing above Ponyville definitely gave me Prey vibes, namely with how the Apex appeared towards the end. Really looking forward to seeing this continue, it's been great so far.
Nice little heads up wish more did it this way
"schpeel" Who the hell threw "spiel" into the grinder to form this abomination of letters? D=
Hmm...base on the description this creature sounds similar to a changeling, however I'm getting the feeling it's more nightmarish.
Dr. Solar Haze.......you damn blinded fool. May you reap what you sow.
This is such a good story, I really hope you continue it. But not logging in at all for nearly a year now is a bad sign.
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Stranger things have happened but I share your frustration. Stay tuned hopefully.