Rachnera Arachnera is sent to Equestria by a demoness. She now seeks a way home and won't let anything stand in her way. Even if it's a hive of changelings trying to take over a small town inhabited by ponies.
What a wimp. Just some light threats and it fainted, heh, Rachnee must be so disappointed that she broke her new toy. On the other hand, she might be happy that now the two sides of idiots will have a reason to work together rather than fighting one another.
9591701 Well, she did deliver results for the investigation if nothing else. :D Another great chapter and I'm still loving this. Can't wait for the next bit!
What a wimp. Just some light threats and it fainted, heh, Rachnee must be so disappointed that she broke her new toy.
I was waiting for Rachnera to go all Sir David Attenborough on the changeling and explain to her(?) how exactly her venom works to paralyse and liquefy hapless little bugs so she can slurp up all that delicious nutritious goodness like a chitin protein milkshake...
"Did you know Miss Changeling that haemolymph tastes remarkably similar to strawberries and rosemary? Remarkably tangy with a subtle herbal undertone that is most pronounced when it is fresh from the source..."
I had to laugh when everyone broke out into song. Harmony is indeed a wondrous and terrifying thing, eh, Miss Spider?
Like Captain America to the Avengers, Derpy is the original Element Bearer -- The Element of Random Awesomeness.
I can't say the big reveal was a surprise. I'm only surprised it came so soon. Also, it's a mistake to believe that's the only changeling hiding amongst the ponies -- or the diamond dogs.
I give Rachnera a lot of credit for her restraint in not turning the changeling into lunch.
9592292 Well, I really don't want to drag the story out and circle jerk my readers (that seems to happen a lot with plenty of other stories on this site). Sure, folks like reading about certain characters written in a certain way, but I want a certain flow established, so I can get towards the last act of the story. I have a hard time finishing half of my stories and I really do want to finish this one. So long as I keep the pacing at a brisk pace without losing the audience, I think this will be a very good story when the last chapter is posted.
And yes, there are other changelings.
So far, I've enjoyed the ride and am looking forward to revealing more and more of the story each week!
9592329 Not if they're delivering from town to town. Shimmering doesn't have a proper post office, so letters are brought weekly. Usually Monday mornings.
Yes, it's Monday when Chapter 9 opens up.
Besides, Derpy likes the traveling. She's young, she's energetic, and eager to do her job well. Even if it involves spider webs.
9592333 Makes sense. I'm guessing this is some time after her accident. Honestly surprised Derpy has a sense of direction after that. I also realized that since Derpy's new-ish? to the job, Dinky hasn't been born yet... or will be.
That was freaking Derpy! I could have sworn that this story took place centuries before the actual show. Now it seems like it takes place less than 8 years before Luna's return.
Why the hell are all the pony's talking like medieval peasants?
9592787 I thought Shimmer was the name of her noble house and she was a distant ancestor. If anyone in the story mentioned Sunset Shimmer specifically, I must have forgotten.
“Princess Celestia says that everypoony should be friends. At least, that’s what my sister wrote in the last letter I got from her. She’s the personal student of the princess,” Random went on, “and she always sends me some sweets from Canterlot, too! Her name is Sunset and she’s the bestest sister in the world!”
Derpy to the rescue! If I didn't know better, I would say the twin diamond dog are secondary characters material enough for or at least the very beginning of two new merry companion for Rachnera adventuring party.
Now... Lucifer just need to come out of retirement, swear in the party as deputy bounty hunters to legally travel around and make their happy go lucky way to Canterlot kicking ass along. Oh boy, the first time they catch a train will be eventful...
The fact that the Changeling was revealed kind of imply a few things too. Sure the Dogs and Pony will now be able to fight a common ennemy but afterwards the government must be warned. Both government. So that mean the Diamond dog will have to warn the other colonies of the danger so they don't fall into same trap... I wonder if it will have repercussions later on between ponies and dogs political relation. What better way of making friends for former ennemies than facing a bigger threat together?
Fun chapter, it was nice to see the Changeling, usually the predator, turn into pray. What a wimp.
I wondered if the new Cerea chapter would kick you to update! Looking forward to the finished chapter when its done! No worries! We've all done that.
That Cerea chapter was goood... now I still am hungrily looking forward to seeing how Chrysalis and Rachnera are going to interact with one another. Considering your expertise at the character portrayal of her, its going to be very neat.
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Flawless victory.
Spiders are good at intimidation, no?
What a wimp. Just some light threats and it fainted, heh, Rachnee must be so disappointed that she broke her new toy. On the other hand, she might be happy that now the two sides of idiots will have a reason to work together rather than fighting one another.
Bug pony thing meets spider, bad match up for the bug pony thing from the very start.
hehehehe, It was great work!
didn't peg peggy for one
Spiders do seem to enjoy eating bugs... Did she mention she was hungry?
And heres the Changling thinking that spiders suck.
They do.
The postie stamped, fare due.
Heh, nice.
"Did I mention I was hungry?"
Nothing like a Derpy bomb to unmask a changeling.
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Her first day as a mailmare, too!
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Well, she did deliver results for the investigation if nothing else. :D
Another great chapter and I'm still loving this. Can't wait for the next bit!
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I was waiting for Rachnera to go all Sir David Attenborough on the changeling and explain to her(?) how exactly her venom works to paralyse and liquefy hapless little bugs so she can slurp up all that delicious nutritious goodness like a chitin protein milkshake...
"Did you know Miss Changeling that haemolymph tastes remarkably similar to strawberries and rosemary? Remarkably tangy with a subtle herbal undertone that is most pronounced when it is fresh from the source..."
Does Derpy even HAVE a reason to fly here!?
i am just loving all of this
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Yes. It's her first day on the job as a mailmare and she's just delivering the mail. Rookie carriers get the crap routes.
Only missing sentence was for Me. "u looks like big fly. I'm Hungry"
I had to laugh when everyone broke out into song. Harmony is indeed a wondrous and terrifying thing, eh, Miss Spider?
Like Captain America to the Avengers, Derpy is the original Element Bearer -- The Element of Random Awesomeness.
I can't say the big reveal was a surprise. I'm only surprised it came so soon. Also, it's a mistake to believe that's the only changeling hiding amongst the ponies -- or the diamond dogs.
I give Rachnera a lot of credit for her restraint in not turning the changeling into lunch.
Can't wait for the next installment.
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Well, I really don't want to drag the story out and circle jerk my readers (that seems to happen a lot with plenty of other stories on this site). Sure, folks like reading about certain characters written in a certain way, but I want a certain flow established, so I can get towards the last act of the story. I have a hard time finishing half of my stories and I really do want to finish this one. So long as I keep the pacing at a brisk pace without losing the audience, I think this will be a very good story when the last chapter is posted.
And yes, there are other changelings.
So far, I've enjoyed the ride and am looking forward to revealing more and more of the story each week!
9592151 Aren't mailmares usually limited to the city in which they live in?
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Not if they're delivering from town to town. Shimmering doesn't have a proper post office, so letters are brought weekly. Usually Monday mornings.
Yes, it's Monday when Chapter 9 opens up.
Besides, Derpy likes the traveling. She's young, she's energetic, and eager to do her job well. Even if it involves spider webs.
9592333 Makes sense. I'm guessing this is some time after her accident. Honestly surprised Derpy has a sense of direction after that. I also realized that since Derpy's new-ish? to the job, Dinky hasn't been born yet... or will be.
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Yeah, no Dinky yet.
9592353 The fic ain't about Derpy anyway, so I'm not disappointed.
Really hope the next chapter start with an oblivious individual fetching her a meal.
That was freaking Derpy! I could have sworn that this story took place centuries before the actual show. Now it seems like it takes place less than 8 years before Luna's return.
Why the hell are all the pony's talking like medieval peasants?
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Regional Accents. And didn't you catch the whole Winter is Sunset Shimmer's mom?
Derpy is probably doing her first ever messenger job... haha. Got to love it. Also 'The Horror...'
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I thought Shimmer was the name of her noble house and she was a distant ancestor. If anyone in the story mentioned Sunset Shimmer specifically, I must have forgotten.
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You want chapter two:
Derpy to the rescue! If I didn't know better, I would say the twin diamond dog are secondary characters material enough for or at least the very beginning of two new merry companion for Rachnera adventuring party.
Now... Lucifer just need to come out of retirement, swear in the party as deputy bounty hunters to legally travel around and make their happy go lucky way to Canterlot kicking ass along. Oh boy, the first time they catch a train will be eventful...
The fact that the Changeling was revealed kind of imply a few things too. Sure the Dogs and Pony will now be able to fight a common ennemy but afterwards the government must be warned. Both government. So that mean the Diamond dog will have to warn the other colonies of the danger so they don't fall into same trap... I wonder if it will have repercussions later on between ponies and dogs political relation. What better way of making friends for former ennemies than facing a bigger threat together?
Fun chapter, it was nice to see the Changeling, usually the predator, turn into pray. What a wimp.
Loved the chapter! Can't wait for the next one!
Adorable entrance by Best Pony. Rachnera continues to be a treat. Excellent chapter!
Accidentally hit 'Publish Chapter' a bit too early I see.
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Awww
Atch, publishing errors. Was this really necessary?
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My apologies!
I wondered if the new Cerea chapter would kick you to update! Looking forward to the finished chapter when its done! No worries! We've all done that.
That Cerea chapter was goood... now I still am hungrily looking forward to seeing how Chrysalis and Rachnera are going to interact with one another. Considering your expertise at the character portrayal of her, its going to be very neat.
Mmmm... Chrysalis webbed up in shibari...
Poor Chryssi won't know what hit her...
So, Derpy has innate anti-changeling abilities? Good to know for a certain wedding that will be coming up (in several years).
Oh, that's Derpy! Hmm... I wonder if you're using Estee's, someone else's, or base Fanon...
Very lucky Changeling reveal!
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Accident? Did I miss something? I feel like I missed something.