Seth Conway joins the military after a call for volunteers to train with their pony allies. Seeking direction, this could just give him what he seeks. Meeting a gorgeous, reticent mare named Schneeblume is the best part of his new adventure.
As someone who has (in the past) suffered from the exact same problem, the flashback/PTSD scene was masterfully done, gave me chills...I love this story and can't wait to see where you take it.
Firstly, he ended up sleeping through his alarm in the morning—unheard of considering he was one of the lightest sleepers imaginable. Secondly, while deciding to take himself to breakfast, he ended up accidentally bumping into (and spilling a drink all over) some batpony mare that sounded quite Scottish, who then proceeded to tear into him with the most Shakespearean-level of grotesque profanity he had ever heard in his entire life.
I knew this was coming one of these chapters but damn, that really hurt to watch and I wasn't expecting it to happen then. Schnee needs all the love and affection right now and I'm so happy to see Seth handle it so well. I just hope he understands that it's always through escalation you do that and not just an immediate jump to slapping her awake. It would really hurt to see him jump to that and have her be aware enough when the moment happens that she fully realizes the lengths he has to go to get her to snap out of it, not to mention it implies he does it frequently enough that it makes her think she always has to be woke up that way, making her feel like she always needs to be hurt to not be a monster.
What's worse is if she ever has an episode where she sees him as an enemy... I hope he has learned enough martial arts and almanenian to break her hold and talk her down.
A chapter that tugged the heartstrings and poked the feels. Did this Schnee lose her fiancee in the war as well? I wonder if Seth spending the night might have triggered the episode. Great update and I look forward to reading the next one.
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That hit me like a ton of bricks at the end. Really well done, as usual Flammen.
Still love the name you picked, still love the German language you use in your stories; still love the hell out of it all. Can't wait for some more, your stories are amazing.
Just found this, have to say I didn’t have much “hopes” going into essentially a World War One veteran pony. But I’ve been pleasantly suprised! Some of the better written stories this community has produced. Your name actually almost made me think this was a troll account, but it was a genuine surprise! Keep up the good work, you’ve earned a new follower
First story after more then a year of Hiatus. Even though i have little no no connection with MLP anymore i still am a sucker for good Romance-y stories. Must say im still happy you're still here creating quality content. Looking forward towards more!
"Goodnight my love, I hope that the storm in my head doesn't wake you up." (Goodnight My Love, by Story of the Year)
Jesus man, that flashback! This story is outstanding, everything about it draws you in. Please keep up the excellent work; I'm definitely looking forward to more!
..... some batpony mare that sounded quite Scottish, who then proceeded to tear into him with the most Shakespearean-level of grotesque profanity he had ever heard in his entire life.
Firstly, he ended up sleeping through his alarm in the morning—unheard of considering he was one of the lightest sleepers imaginable. Secondly, while deciding to take himself to breakfast, he ended up accidentally bumping into (and spilling a drink all over) some batpony mare that sounded quite Scottish, who then proceeded to tear into him with the most Shakespearean-level of grotesque profanity he had ever heard in his entire life.
Once they were both out from their previously cramped surroundings, Seth got to his feet and promptly scooped up Schneeblume into his arms. He saw her front legs (cutely) curl into her chest, and only then did she finally look him in the eyes. Her tear-filled lavender pools gazed up into his and seemed to soak up all of Luna’s moonlight.
I think my one main issue with the story is that it's so fast paced. Sure some relationships can go extremely fast, but I prefer them to be a bit slower. It's so sweet as to be painful and so fast as to trigger my anxiety. It's just too much for me. I won't downvote, but I just can't force myself to read it. I might come back to this one day. But I can only read a page at a time before I have to back out because it feels overwhelming to try and continue.
more please
Is Seth Conway related to Shawn Conneroy?
Dude. That flashback scene genuinely had me in tears. Well done.
As someone who has (in the past) suffered from the exact same problem, the flashback/PTSD scene was masterfully done, gave me chills...I love this story and can't wait to see where you take it.
Gee I wonder who the scottish mare was?
3 way with stella?
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So guess who was about to sleep, saw this update and stayed up til 1am to read it.
Totally worth it by the way. Schnee kicking Seth’s arse was hilarious, and then that heart wrenching scene with her flashback.
Also, I was wondering at the start, if he'd dare make a 'Lend you a hoof' joke with her prosthetic... and lo and behold, he didn't dissapoint.
Great work man. I'm loving this story.
That was a disturbingly accurate depiction of someone having a PTSD flashback.
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Thanks guys! More will be on the way shortly
I knew this was coming one of these chapters but damn, that really hurt to watch and I wasn't expecting it to happen then. Schnee needs all the love and affection right now and I'm so happy to see Seth handle it so well. I just hope he understands that it's always through escalation you do that and not just an immediate jump to slapping her awake. It would really hurt to see him jump to that and have her be aware enough when the moment happens that she fully realizes the lengths he has to go to get her to snap out of it, not to mention it implies he does it frequently enough that it makes her think she always has to be woke up that way, making her feel like she always needs to be hurt to not be a monster.
What's worse is if she ever has an episode where she sees him as an enemy... I hope he has learned enough martial arts and almanenian to break her hold and talk her down.
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Blood sucking is best when it doesn't break the skin~
So many feels...
A chapter that tugged the heartstrings and poked the feels. Did this Schnee lose her fiancee in the war as well? I wonder if Seth spending the night might have triggered the episode. Great update and I look forward to reading the next one.
This is good and all, but what about the revolution?
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Thank you guys—as I did with the main trilogy I'm trying to treat such episodes as delicately (and as real as I can, being someone who DOESN'T suffer) as possible. Thank you VERY much for your thoughts on this
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Well you hit it over the fence in my opinion, job well done.
“You were the chosen one” had me roiling in laughter
That hit me like a ton of bricks at the end. Really well done, as usual Flammen.
Still love the name you picked, still love the German language you use in your stories; still love the hell out of it all. Can't wait for some more, your stories are amazing.
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I know you're probably pretty cool with what you wrote but have a tiny piece of you still wondering if you did the PTSD night terror right.
You did. 10/10
Just found this, have to say I didn’t have much “hopes” going into essentially a World War One veteran pony. But I’ve been pleasantly suprised! Some of the better written stories this community has produced. Your name actually almost made me think this was a troll account, but it was a genuine surprise! Keep up the good work, you’ve earned a new follower
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Hey thanks! Really appreciate it! Always nice to hear that I surprise on occasion
TIL: Schneeblume translates to “snow flower”
You enjoy killing my soul don’t ya you sick bastard
First story after more then a year of Hiatus. Even though i have little no no connection with MLP anymore i still am a sucker for good Romance-y stories. Must say im still happy you're still here creating quality content. Looking forward towards more!
"Goodnight my love, I hope that the storm in my head doesn't wake you up."
(Goodnight My Love, by Story of the Year)
Jesus man, that flashback! This story is outstanding, everything about it draws you in. Please keep up the excellent work; I'm definitely looking forward to more!
Star Wars Reference! 😂
I hope he finally takes the shot and they get that Prench officer. Bastard has it coming.
I'll see myself out.
I see what you did there! 😆🤣😁
This is so beautiful. I'm really enjoying this wonderful story
But Anon that's true.
"It's over, Penis! I have the hard ground!"
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Said no man ever in that situation...
I mean, how do you, if your enemy can cut off your valuable supplies? It's a war of attrition, you know, and General Penis wins by default.
STELLA!!!
Mmmm. yes. cute image
I think my one main issue with the story is that it's so fast paced. Sure some relationships can go extremely fast, but I prefer them to be a bit slower. It's so sweet as to be painful and so fast as to trigger my anxiety. It's just too much for me. I won't downvote, but I just can't force myself to read it. I might come back to this one day. But I can only read a page at a time before I have to back out because it feels overwhelming to try and continue.
Good thing you don’t