Twilight Gets a Puppy
Season 3
By TDR
Magical Mystery Chibiusa,
Epilogue 2
[1 week later. Crystal Express ]
“ So you can just change back and forth now?” Spike asked, looking at Applejack who was sitting across from him on a bench as the train clacked onward towards the Crystal Empire. Spike had a small collection of cards laid out on the table in front of him. He had picked up a number of the sets just for this trip. It seemed the crystal ponies had heard his quip back with the juggernaut and figured it out it was from a card game.
That game was now one of the most popular things in the Crystal Empire and he would look stupid if he didn't know how to play it when he went back.
“Something like that. Still need a burst ah magic or some ambient around tah do so, but ah ken stay a pony if ah like unless ah get too much of it and I'm fully in control now. Spect ah know how yah felt as a dog with tha poison joke curse. It's rather weird going from quadruped tah something bipedal with paws instead of hoofs. Never actually felt it afore, ah just kinda blanked out.”
“Twilight suspects that that flare of her ascending might have been enough magic to evolve you to what the curse is supposed to do.” Spike considered the cards, he was definitely gonna make a dragon deck.
“Ehh whatever it is, things ken go back tah more normal now...” Applejack muttered readjusting her hat over her longer ears. “Still can't taste any apples ah grow, or eat chocolate, and these ears are bugging me with mai hat. Plus don't git me started on how everything smells now, but other wise every things fine.”
“Not complaining about the fangs? Or having to eat meat?” Spike questioned.
Applejack shrugged. “Ah ain't only able tah taste certain things like Rahs so all tha extra food types is only adding more flavors to mai diet than what ah lost. Being able tah taste magic is pretty weird though.”
“Oh? Find any new flavors like that?” Spike questioned not having heard Rahs talk about that for a bit. Three of the blue eyed white colored dragons would be a good starter, maybe some black ones too.
“Yeah, that spell of Starswirl's tasted like lemons, Rarity's magic tastes like marshmellows and Princess Cadence's tastes like strawberry shortcake. Sweetiebelle's tasted like maple syrup.” Applejack smirked.
“Tree sap.” Spike chuckled as he added a couple of spells and trap cards. “What about Twilight's? What did hers taste like? Rahs said she didn't have a flavor and I know she gave you a bit of magic while she was testing.”
Applejack's ears flattened to her head as she looked away from Spike.
“Well?” Spike asked looking up from the cards curiously. “It's been one of the flavors I've been wondering about since I first learned Rahs could taste magic.”
“Her magic..... well doesn't have a distinct food flavor per say...”
“Uh huh....” Spike tilted his head wondering why Applejack was trying to be cagey.
“Well it … her magic kinda tastes like Rahs.....” Applejack muttered turning a bit red.
“Huh... the moon dog spit theory....” Spike considered his tail flicking against the seat as he looked back at his cards before stopping and looking at Applejack. “Wait a minute. How do you know what Rahs tastes like?”
“Yah know, I'm feeling a might peckish ah'm gonna go see if Granny Smith wants anything and then head up to the food car real quick, talk to yah later Spike...” Applejack stammered very quickly before slipping out of her seat and rushing off.
Spike watched her go and smiled. “I wonder how much Twilight will pay me for that bit of information?”
Twilight Sparkle sat in her own train car reading. She had to admit the 'Princess' car was very nice and filled with countless comforts. It had it's own small library, a full bath, and kitchen with sixty types of coffee and at least forty cakes, that was terrible. Mostly because Pinkie had found out, now there were fourteen cakes.
Rahs was stretched out over one of the plush couches with Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash scattered about the room on other high end furniture. Pinkie Pie was currently taking up the bathroom after too many cakes.
“So your very first deity summit... are you're alright with this Twilight?” Rarity asked from where she lounged on another couch.
“Yeah, you didn't seem thrilled about being a Princess when Princess Celestia asked.” Rainbow Dash added.
“This is a little different. Since I'm ascended and also well known and fairly accessible, I'm supposed to meet and present myself to the council of gods, offer up what my portfolios are, get a list of rules from them and a bunch of other ceremonial stuff. It's rather exciting.” Twilight offered closing the book. “And being accepted as a god doesn't mean I have to do any paper work or gain any responsibilities unlike being a princess. In fact unless something in my portfolio becomes a issue that I would have to deal with no one will really expect anything of me.”
“A council of gods?” Fluttershy asked.
“ Yep. Seems a bunch of Equss' gods meet every so often to discuss things that effect the entirety of Equss. The last full meeting was when Cadence ascended. This one is going to cover my ascension, as well as the return of Discord, and Luna's situation. It's also going to address adding Chrysalis and upgrading the changeling race from abominations to an actual species that will be recognized by the council and therefor protected.” Twilight explained. “There are several heads of the council that are the oldest gods. Iinii, The Fates, White, although he has a tendency not to ever show up on time according to Celestia, and Aqua. The meeting is being held in the Crystal Empire as all of them attending want to investigate the place to make sure everything Solomon set up is gone for good.”
“I expect Princess Luna is not happy about this.” Rarity frowned.
“She's not, but there are more gods on her side than are against her.” Twilight offered. “Princess Celestia might not be one of the council's elders, but she has a great deal of pull with them due to her portfolio.”
“Well so long as nothing bad is going to come out of this.” Fluttershy offered.
“There might be a few things.” Twilight offered. “We're still not sure that I count as 'magic' in the prophecy. And there's still the others to contend with. Plus there are always gods that want to give the new comers a hard time. Not to mention the ones who want to try and increase their pull by trying to get the newly ascended to listen to them. In truth I'd rather avoid this, best I take Shining's advice, agree to nothing be polite but give no answers that can be considered favorable or unfavorable to any position.”
“So I take this Velkorn who made the prophecy has one of her portfolios in divination or something? Tea leaf reading?” Rarity questioned.
“According to Celestia her major portfolios are Zebra's and Alchemy, and her minors are prediction, medicine, and beans.” Twilight offered.
“Beans?” Rainbow Dash questioned as Twilight shrugged.
“A lot of gods pursue smaller or lesser portfolios in food types. They're supposed to be easy to acquire and are a decent power versus cost ratio to have a few of them. Though the more you acquire the less benefit you gain. Celestia has Ponies, the Sun, and Day, as major portfolios, and nox-cal and Zebra's as minor, though she's trying to get cake as another minor. Luna has the Moon, Night, Dreams, and nox-cal as her majors, with Moon Dogs, and Ponies as her minors and she's trying to get coffee added as a minor. She thinks she only needs to try Pinkie's coffee to get it as well.”
“This is complicated.” Dash grumbled.
“I know, I only got a week long crash course in it, but the powers are simple to understand. Gods draw more power from their major portfolios and some times take on aspects of that, which is why Celestia's mane looks like a sunrise and Luna's looks like the night sky. It acts a bit like a magical heat sink as well. The pair of them have a lot of power and bleed it off that way.”” Twilight explained. “Minor portfolios don't give as much power and are often shared lessening the power gained further, though having them means if anything happens to your primary power you can fall back on a lesser to avoid being destroyed.”
“Hmm so should we expect your mane and tail to do that ?” Rarity questioned.
“I doubt it. After all Cadence's hair doesn't act all wavy yet either.” Twilight smiled.
“Good thing too, it would probably wind up acting like one of those japony tentacle things.”Rainbow Dash snorted.
“Oh my.” Fluttershy blushed.
“Regardless, thank you all for coming out here with me. It'll be nice to have friends with me after all the scrutiny I'm likely to go through here.” Twilight smiled. “Interesting or not I don't like the idea of being the center of attention like this.”
“I'm sure it will be fine darling.” Rarity stated.” We are all here for you.”
“Woof.” Rahs agreed.
“That's right.” Fluttershy agreed.
“Damn straight, we got your back.” Rainbow Dash agreed.
“Thanks girls I appreciate it. Still I kinda wish Big Mac could come as well.” Twilight muttered.” I can't tell if he's intimidated by me now or not.”
“It's alright dear, with Grannysmith coming up here along with Applejack to check out some of the farm land around the Empire, some pony had to stay and watch the crusaders.” Rarity offered. “Besides if he wasn't intimidated by you before, it's unlikely he is now.”
[Ponyville]
Something exploded on the farm and Big Mac raised his head up looking out across the fields, taking note that there was a fair sized fire around the small area he had given the girls to work on their latest project. He wasn't sure what a 'rail gun' was, but he doubted they would get a cutie- mark in it.
He watched the fire for a moment as it started to die out along with the screams of the fillies, they had it under control for the moment.
Dropping his head back to the book he continued to read. He never knew there was this much detail in preening wings...
The whistle of the train blew drawing the attention of the ones in the Princess car even before Spike opened the door. “ Hey, we're coming into the station now. Everyone ready for this?”
“Not at all.” Twilight offered fanning her wings. “But lets get underway any how.”
The group of them rose and joined Applejack, Grannysmith, and Pinkie Pie moving to the front of the car to begin the Gods Summit.
[?]
The street was dark as a figure stood leaning against an old stone statue,watching the time click by on a small glowing box.
“It's almost time.. soon I'll have the power to get everything I rightfully deserve.”
The figure smirked as the glowing square winked out. Only briefly showing the figure's hair, the pattern reminiscent of bacon.
Ah there’s EQG, we’ll curve balls notwithstanding.
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There's a bunch of stories where some one kills magic in their world. heck look at Cosy Glow.
ah, was equestria girls just after season 3? I had it in my mind that it was past season 4 or so, it’s been a few years .
Hey SunnySet! So, the confrontation'll happen in the Crystal Empire this story? Yeah, that would seriously fill the magic part of the prophecy if Twilight wasn't it.
The 666'th might be wise to look into the CMC's Rail Gun. Those are supposed to be fun
You know, Sunset, "May you get everything you deserve" is considered a curse in at least one culture. Alongside "May you live in interesting times", "May you gain the attention of those in power", and "May your wishes come true".
See also: Laser Guided Karma and Be Careful What You Wish For.
Hello Sunset Shimmer.
Poor Tia. So much to explain.
Oh look, it's Sunny... wonder what she'll do this time around
> “So you're very first deity summit... are you're alright with this Twilight?”
Hagrity (in deep scottish accent): You are the first deity summit, Twilight...
(Sorry, feely odd today, couldn't resist)
Figured little miss bacon would show. Always did count the original EqG as the final episode of season 3. Of course others would argue on how much of it is truly canon.
I just wonder how things are going to change with two dogs around Twilight
So what are the chances that Sunset is a demi-god? I mean it would explain why she hasn't aged since leaving Celestia side.
Did Twilight bring her tiara with her? I didn't see anypony mention it in this chapter. Plus, since she are not a princess at this moment, there is no need to wear tiara, isn't it?
I am looking forward to seeing how Rahs looks like in human world. And would his magic eating ability can still be used over there. Because it would be really helpful to deal with Sirens.
Ok who let lyra bet on somone stealing the crown from a alternative dimension
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Lol I know I just ment that's exactly what ponyville is gonna be asking
Flutters does know what she likes after all
Oh Bacon Horse's bound to have one hell of a surprise with this Twiggles. She's not going to take any of her shit, hell I don't think Sunny will even be able to go back to humanquestria.
Either that or Twilight's going to send some soldiers and say "fuck it, not my problem".
i was wondering and it was just confirmed as to were the story is going next.
woohoo
Big Mac honesty deserves a fucking award for being a good significant other.
Reading up on stuff like that is real good.
Oh dear god. The CMC are trying to build a railgun?! Who is insane enough to allows this?
...WELP! We now know when Rahs is gonna reveal that HE is a God. A Bursting in on a Council Meeting of Gods and summoning up his Portfolio when they are wondering just why he did so seems like the most dramatic, and thus Drama Dog way to reveal it.
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Twilight's portfolio is quite robust. Killing magic and friendship both is possible in their world, but really really difficult. Killing (burning) all books would be extremely difficult too. Killing "Tuesdays"... Or maybe that would mean that Twilight can only be alive during Tuesdays if everything else is destroyed, that would be a huge hindrance.
Also, I feel INCREDIBLY Sorry for Sunset. She does not know what kind of Ungodly retribution she is going to unleash upon herself by daring to fuck with Twilight.
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If they were allowed to do this, imagine what other ideas they had that were shot down before this one.
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How is building a gun which fires a magnetic projectile at Mach speeds any better?
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Cutie Mark Crusaders Necromancers YAY!
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They tried that once.
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Out of all the seasons this seemed to fit best.
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After Discord the girls have kept the Elements on them pretty much at all times.
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Some one who doesn't know what a rail gun is and thinks it's like a potato gun.
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While interesting, no not the reveal, but you got the right idea.
BACON PONE IS ARRIVED! ALL HAIL THE BACON PONE!
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I see. Then we can proceed with the inter-dimensional high school setup. Though there are two things that I couldn't figure out.
1) Can Rahs really travel through the mirror since he eat magic?
2) What can our bacon-hair villain wannabe do? This is, after all, a Deity Meeting, not a Princesses Meeting. I mean there are several gods/goddesses of this world gather in one place. If one expelled mortal unicorn teenager can pull something under their very noses, then I really question the power of these so-called deities.
OP nine-ya-shit taking GOD Twilight VS Non-divine Bacon Horse......
FIGHT!!!
Sunset occurred right after the season 3 Ascension. If you'll recall, Canon Twilight was very uneasy about suddenly being a leader and princess, Equestria Girls resulted in her leading a group and that really good line from Principal Celestia about how leaders should inspire others to stand beside them. Twilight then got the confidence she needed to lead when the plundervines kidnap Celestia and Luna at the start of season 4.
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As long as he Dramatically reveals it to the other Gods, and especially that douchecock Forthe who can now never kill him, I will enjoy any reveal the Drama Dog(God) Does. Also, does this mean Rahs will be getting a lot more parts in Theater Productions now? Would be kinda stupid for anyone to exclude their literal god who wants to be in their plays as there is no way one of his portfolio's isn't the Performing Arts.
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To be fair, most of them are going to simply mutter 'it's pony business' and go back to sleep.
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She's read the bloody script hasn't she? She found a way to get to our dimension and watched the show! Well, that or got real pally with the Zebra goddess.
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I think the bigger question is when did they break into discord house to get the blueprints for a weapon in the human world
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Yes. The first EqG movie came out after season 3, Rainbow Rocks after season 4, Friendship Games after season 5, etc. You actually see this in each movie:
EqG: Twilight still getting used to her wings
RR: We see Twilight's new castle with things being moved in
FG: Twilight mentions being caught up in a time loop
You get the idea.
Bacon girl is back!
Hopefully, Spike can get more respect in this universe to not be turned into a dog again
You know it's kind of obvious that part of Celestia's 'pull' with the council is 'You don't piss me off and I don't use my power to cause a beam of solar fire and heat to scorch the land where a majority if not all of the species your a god of live'. Cause while she isn't likely to do that they all know that should she snap and get corrupted like her sister Luna that she could cause way more damage with the giant fire-y ball of death she's linked to than what Luna could do with the Moon. Which I think is the one thing that those that are against Luna have seem to forgotten about since Celestia is normally a very nice princess/goddess in this fic cause they think trying to separate her from her sister via either sending her to Tartarus or (Hopefully not cause Luna is my favorite pony princess) killing her is a good idea and wont send the princess/goddess linked to the giant fire-y ball of death into a rage that might turn her into a evil/corrupted form of herself that would scorch the very planet they live on in revenge.
On another note can't wait to see how this version of Twilight deals with the movies cause apart from the transformation to human causing some issues(mainly the canon ones of walking) I'm pretty sure things are gonna be different. Not to mention if it isn't only just Spike that follows in after her.(Note that implies Rahs, Big Mac or both.)
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Rahs as a walking sex god in the human universe...
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Danny Sexbang...... who would be Ninja Brian though?
Sunset! I've been looking forward to this!
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I want to say Spike, but I don't think he could manage Brian's silent act.
I do think he could easily manage Brian's keytar/keyboard with some practice, though. I seem to remember that he canonically plays piano.
And here comes one of two unicorns on par with Twilight in power...at least unicorn Twilight. It's going to be a surprise to Twilight (and I fully expect this Twilight to get excited rather than dismayed by it).
I do hope that Sunny comes to this side to participate after she and Twilight finish this initial fight. The show kinda wasted her and the EqG world's potential by keeping the movies seperate from the series.
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I would say Big Mac but he talks a lot more than Ninja Brian.
i feels like this is the "enter sunset" moment at the end there.
as an after thought you mentioned that gods gather their power from their portfolios. is this a set power thing or can it scale with how much is included in the portfolio? also is a god immune to their portfolio if it is largely energy based like the sun or magic? i cant help but imagine that trying to injure or even kill twilight with magic would be like holding a fish underwater trying to drown it, its never gonna work.
another thought on star swirls spell. i think he designed it to turn him into a god(alicorn) but could never make it work because it requires a catalyst in order to ascend someone. in this case it was friendship and twilight using the spell to cure applejack. that whole "intent over design" portion of magic. like making a fireball freeze the target instead of burning it or how necromancy can heal better then any holy magic simply because necromancy is the magic of life and death and the necromancer willed it. necromancy can be a powerful force for good and despite what many think because if its similarity, is not dark magic. Necromancy is its own thing.
maybe i am reading to much into this... anyway cant wait for more
Oh god no! Not the evil Bacon Hair!
here comes sunset one of my favorite characters and nice try but you will not sneak a Yu-Gi-Oh Refance past me also please let there be SUNLIGHT
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this is a good read on it and i don't think i explained it properly though over the course of season 4 Twilight is going to be getting a crash course on being a god so there will be learning moments
As for the immunity thing. in some cases yes. Kaz who is god of fire won't get burned. Tia won't get sun burned but she can still be burnt.
Twilight will not be immune to all magic but she'll reform rather quickly and be less injured by it. In D&D terms she has a Spell resistance and an immunity to force effects. She is not however immune to friendship problems.
Or Tuesdays
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Fraid there's already Big Light..... or TwiMac.... thought he last one sounds like it's a new flavor from hamburger helper.
Here's sunset
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Too bad there won't be an element of magic to steal in this version, I feel like sunset's encounter with Twilight is going to be a bit awkward this time around