Is it finally over? The story I had worked for almost four months on, the only story I worked on for a while, finally completed? It's hard to believe, since it was such a massive story by my standards, and now I can safely say it's over...wow, you guys have no idea how this feels, after so many hardships, a moment of a rush, and everything inbetween happened with the story.
It's hard to know where to begin, now that I can reflect on what I did at long last. As soon as I found pictures of TwiLuna in July, I instantly loved the shipping and wanted to write my own story of that fashion. In the end, with some changes in the second half, I followed the blueprint I made that far back, 15 chapters and all. Feels great, really.
But it was also possibly the most brutal writing experience I ever had. The only story I felt anywhere similar to this had to be my first story over on DeviantArt, a 12 chapter furry story poem called Nefas Latruseries. It was around chapter five out of 12 that I came to the thought that it was crap, but still felt the need to finish it. And boy, when I finished that story, I wasn't happy that I finished it as much as I was relieved that I never had to work on it again.
My feelings on Within The Seas are a bit more mixed. On one hand, I think it's decent, kind of. I don't know, I'm still so close I can't judge it like I should, even though there were days where I felt, even when I was working on the giant last chapter, that I thought it was $#!t.
But I think it was the stuff surrounding it that made this project overly difficult to work with. I actually took the story down and almost abandoned it after the first chapter from the early negative comments, and I'm not going to lie, some of the later comments with people who originally liked it saying they quit reading the story did hurt. I guess I overrely on compliments to make it through, but yeah...
And the stuff that happened in my real life was just soul crushing. I will not give details, other than...well...I didn't like being put in the position I'm in right now. That's all I will say, and there were instances where I was even suicidal there. Hell, maybe I still am. I can't tell at the moment.
But in the end, I do have to admit it was the support and compliements I got from both the people here and a few of my friends over at Equestria Forums(shoutout to Destinae and P. Luna for your support there, both helped me with the story a bit) because if it wasn't for you, this story might have not been completed at all. So I want you all to get a hug from me *hugs everypony* and hopefully I won't have such a chaotic experience with whatever I choose to do next. I got a lot of ideas to pick from, it's like a candy shop for me, and they all look appealing.
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I know. That was kind of the point. I bet you're all happy with what really happened.
This story was most definitely more than decent. I absolutely love Twiluna so that just made it even better. I hope you write some more romance fics.
I loved this story! Twiluna is best shipping in my opinion. This story...the last chapter...hit the feels man! Feels I thought I didn't have! But, it was a really good chapter and story. Hope you decide to write a sequel to it! Would be amazing to see what you can come up with.
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I don't know if I will immediately do another romance fic. I currently have ideas for a comedy fic and tragedy one too, though both are not related to this.
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I confess I did have a sequel idea in mind, but it...well...I originally intended to have a hint towards it, but given that I actually had a grimdark idea in mind and it wasn't received well, I just cut all those hints out from the last chapter.
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Wait, are you reading this from a phone?
Anyways, thank you.
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What if you change a bit the Epilogue to make Rarity Alive has a Alicorn, and the sequel shows how it happen like Spike gone into a quest to find immortality potion were the dragons held in a lost temple.
IT CAN WORK DOOD!!!
Beautiful, my friend.
I'm so glad I choose to read this. I'm normaly a Lunashy when it comes to shipping but this... this one gets a grade A from me. Excellent story and very heartfelt at the end.
This story was just great ... Sad to hear there might not be a sequel
The fact that you are able to criticise your own works even while others tell you that it is amazing proves already that you are a spectacular writer. The story was consistent, heartfelt and beautiful. Well done Stone.
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Here is your trophy.
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I always wanted a shiny trophy.
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Trust the thumbs up and All the Favorites.
This was an awesome story and you should feel awesome about yourself for writing it
I rarely see a fic of this quality. This is the best TwiLuna fic i have ever read. You have done a wonderful job on this fanfiction and I sincerely hope you feel good about the way this turned out. Good job on this.
And for that, you are welcome. Anything to keep a TwiLuna fan going with their works.
Admittingly, I was a bit scared at some points because of either the direction the story was heading, or the thought that you weren't going to finish. You did it, and you deserve unlimited internetz.
A Twiluna Twicorn story? How the buck did this slip through my radar!
I would love a sequel, thank you very much. And I though this was an awesome story, you did an amazing job, and I would know, I've read hundreds of stories and quite alot if not almost all the twiluna I could find.
Hate to be sort of a prying person, but what kind of problems did you have? You don't have to talk about it, but maybe we can help? :) *squee*
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I have to agree that the story felt kinda average at points, but personally, that wasnt the reason i was still reading this story. I read it for the realistic, comforting REAL love you created between luna and twilight. Anyone can just write 'they love each other time for sex' but you went that extra mile to prove how deep their affection was.
Its inspiring, it truly is. That is why i kept reading, i'm sorry i didnt comment on earlier chapters, i don't usually care much for the comments of fellow readers, but in this case its ok.
Please don't look at your story with scorn or annoyance, you really did a great job. And remember we all have room to impove, but its what you do with that, that defines your passion.
That, and i'm just a sucker for a good, well ended love story.
Best of luck on all your future endevors!
Your faithful reader,
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That ending, you legit wrecked me, hope you are happy it hit me below the belt.. Keep writing sir you have a talent and i would love to read more when you write it. That build up from each level ugh gawd it was too intense
Wow just wow great story man I loved every second of it keep writing ill be watching your work from now on and if you ever need a hand with your work I'm just a pm away
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thank you
That was an excellent done TwiLuna Story, you should feel proud for finishing it.
I hope everything works out for you and that you continue writing this pairing.
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1542070 Indeed this was an amazing tale, I will read anything you write so long as you,re intimacy with words stays as strong as I witnessed here. You have a great talent. I was...also...in a rough state when I read.
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a truly great story, an absolute plesue to read, and a exelent reason for me to ignore an entire school day
Meh. Couldn't get into this. At all.
Anypony else wanna listen to Owl City's Galaxies while reading this?
This fic, and the one on fanfiction.net called A Taste of an Apple, are my all time favorites. mostly cuz they r long, well written and made me cry. i applaud u sir. i intend to see what other fics u have written, especially considering u seem to have a knack for writing.
agian. thank u for this wonderful fic. I cried harder than ever over how beautiful it was.
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Amazing job with your writing. Absolutly beautiful in the concept of the romance and acceptance, but also the saddness of the deaths. You mixed them both to a good amount but never overdid either of them. A few spelling mistakes but probably due to typing too fast. Once again I applaud your writing, and hope to see another ^.^
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It didn't, I believe.
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So, essencially, it comes down to the author and his skill with the plot given. I'm fine with either early or late confessions, but I went with early because I wanted to do something different from most shipfics I read by that point. Not that it's me going "these stories suck" I thought they were wonderful, but I wanted to try not to copy their formula.
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Many people don't realize that in "Romeo and Juliet," a widely-known play by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet "consummate their marriage," also known as having sexual intercourse, after basically 24 hours of meeting each other...Noting that they were married the same day in the morning. Now...as much as things were different back then, generally relationships that weren't arranged didn't go that quickly...in fact arranged relationships themselves didn't either...usually. Nevertheless...Great story and thank you for sharing it.
Nice story. Great TwiLuna. You handed the death of Twi's friends well and having Luna by her side forever is the perfect way of keeping her sane
What the fuck... twilght has some sort of shrine of books near the rest of her dead friends?!