This story is a sequel to The Mirror
Check out the blogpost to see the full Cozy Hero continuity this builds on.
It's time for Cozy Glow to get back out in the real world and figure out where she fits into Equestria. She's tried superheroics, supervillainy, and accidentally destroyed the world; now she has to try being normal. Yeah, probably not.
The story of a foal once thought beyond redemption, trying to find a way to fit into society and be okay with herself and her past. But this is not just Cozy's story; her actions and experiences will have a serious impact on the lives and directions of the many ponies she comes into contact with – especially her best friend, Sunset Shimmer, and her adoptive mother, Luna.
Serious thanks to Wanderer D for helping me with this. To say he was prereading would be a gross understatement. If you're one of the few people who haven't discovered him, what are you waiting for? Get over there and follow.
Thanks to Cackling Moron and Nyronus for prereading, your commentary and discussion helped keep this train running.
This story was written at a blazing fast pace for its size and complexity, and is, in many ways, my loveletter to MLP:FIM and the Brony community. Thanks to all of you for being here, being great people, and generally supporting each other.
Seconds in and I am reliving the feels of the end of the Isekai chapter, you bastard.
Haha, this, line, relatable? Touch starved? What's that, haha.
Oh Ponks, never change.
Awww, spoilsports.
And now I imagining this is just going to add to the perpetual weirdness that is Ponyville.
"Lyra, what's going on?" "Oh, Discord apparently is having some kind of personal crisis and is turning everyone into random animals to bolster his self confidence. Luna's trying to stop him while Fluttershy and Rainbowdash are arguing over how best to handle the problem." "Okay, but what's Celestia doing, then?" "Having too much fun from the looks of it." "Right. When's dinner going to be ready?"
First line was an oof, second was a "Not this bitch again."
I cracked up at this.
Man... thinking on it for a hot second though at it feels so weird how easily these two slipped back into this relationship that kind of only happened to one of them. I wonder if any horrible drama will arise from that.
That's one funny little scene. A sass-off !
Or a deathwish!
No one comments on this right away, but man, there is some dark context to this exchange.
But everyone is gonna be better now... right?
... right?
Pfft. I keep forgetting the Isekai chapter is canon and it keeps coming back up and surprising me.
Savage Perk Activated
There was a lot of places I considered this was going, and this was not one of them.
No, Sunset, you're enabling one. No one leashes or unleashes Cozy.
Sage observation.
Oh no.
You know you're in for a ride when the chapter opens with a 12 year old fakes symptoms for a prescription for an incredibly ominously named potion.
You know, I feel like this really nailed Starlight's voice and when I read it I was instantly happy she was in this chapter just like when I would see her in an episode. Kudos.
Yes, yes, expose the emotionally unstable hyper intelligent suicidal twelve year old with a murderous vengeful streak to her past abusers when she's highly vulnerable and relying on you for trust and safety.
NOTHING CAN GO WRONG WITH THIS.
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IRONY STRIKES AGAIN!
Some delightful schoolyard comedy.
Shame it looks like everything is about to go horribly wrong.
I came out to have a good time and I am honestly feeling so attacked right now.
o/` I hate everything about this and wish I could shoot personifications of fictional characters’ emotions right now! o/`
Hey, Evil Cozy, have you considered falling off of a fucking cliff?
... in retrospect that seems tactless but I stand by it.
Man, that was a mix of dregging up very specific unpleasant memories and things somehow bugfuck worse. Thanks, I fucking hate it.
Oh wow, I'm crying.
The fuck, man.
Oh hey, Evil Cozy is back with legit advice again. Christ, I can't believe I missed this.
Oh god, Luna is such a good mom.
Crying again. Fuck.
Ooooh, I think I can see where this is going.
As slowly Cozy evacuates the darkness that is in her, the crystals will be spreading in her wings.
Now, how this will end up in something superheroic...
I have no clue ! Surprise me ! :)
*dies of laughter*
.... I don’t trust that mare an inch and I haven’t even read the rest of the Cozy Glow timeline.... good writing on your part but now I have heeby Jeebies
That was some very good Celestia writing!
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Wow, you FLEW through this story, huh? Fast reader. Interesting theory regarding her wings, too.
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Glad you two enjoyed it! Not everything can be high drama, hah.
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Aww, skipped the rest, did you? But glad you're having a good time.
Yeah, Bree's a piece of work... based on some people I've unfortunately met.
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I've always related to Celestia the most of the cast (Aside from perhaps Sunset Shimmer in other ways), so I have a good time writing her.
.... I think I need to re read this in the morning to describe the roller coaster I was on. But damn. Good chapter
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I know the feeling. Writing it was no walk in the park.
... well count me as second person who flew through.... on that note those black crystals fill me with dread...
Interesting, so both the hero stories and the mirror are canon to this.
Cozy would make for a fine detective.
Looks like the bold text is back, although it seems to be two different representations this time.
Huh, older then I thought, but I guess it makes sense.
Ah really like this chapter!!!
Fun!
Yay.
Yayyy!
Dun dun dunnn.
Ah like the tanks.
Toy with my emotions like this, the nerve of some people.
We got all the warriors here tonight.
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You fight like a dairy farmer!
And yeah this is just fun, big fan of this.
Yay!! Happy Cozy ftw.
M’kayy
Man, and I thought Spoiled was bad.
I can't remember what my opinion on this was the first time but Sunset does remain lovely.
And it took me so long to notice the marks/POV thing! It's so seamless! Or I'm slow.
And go Cozy! Grow!
Oh Cozy, too clever by half - there's options! As you shall see, no doubt.
And oh Sunset, you grass.
Poor Cozy! And truly, to be trapped with your own thoughts bouncing back and forth, nibbling away at your brain. Here worse than most! And hints of unpleasantness, too. And that bold voice, what a fucker. Hmm.
The first of many occasions where I just want go give Cozy a hug and a cup of tea.
Still! She's doing good! Trying, learning. Even if on the inside she's, ah, unkind to herself.
And also rainbow Awww, I like that.
Actually, in retrospect, we don't really get back to this...
Still, good times. And good talks! More growth, more!
Nailed it. We've all seen or heard of someone like this, and they are indeed like this. Brr.
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Don't worry, we will.
Well clearly Celestia is the best. I'm an objective judge of this.
Also do like opinions on other villains. Even if I know nothing about them. But it's good they're not just BAD DUDE. Like it!
Still want an earth pony villain, feel we've been robbed.
And ah, this is nice. Understandably nervous, but a fine talk. Friendship indeed! It's magic, I hear.
It still does amuse me that this came up in discussion prior to me getting here, imagine my surprise!
Also imagine how much I enjoy how Cozy's natural strategic inclinations come into play!
That ending too. Oh my. Not Brie!
I see you, Bold Voice, I see you!
Don't think I don't notice you developing!
Careful Cozy, Applejack has already unleashed her greatest weapon!
Applejack: Queen of Tact
You can tell it's Cozy because it's a solid through-line of thought. You can tell it's Evil Cozy because it's being a mondo bitch.
I don't know how to feel about Applejack just randomly putting Cozy on the spot and "lol, k" when she gets her answer but... that's a fairly solid line of reasoning, not gonna lie.
Or you'll keep making excuses about why their case is different from yours and keep on hating yourself anyway!
... What do you mean "oversharing?"
Man, Evil Cozy be petty.
Owned.
This is just a great line. No further comment.
Oh man, I miss these girls.
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Really, this whole scene is wonderful
Pfffft!
Chad Scoots here to save the fucking day.
Aye, they are.
Oh no.
Oh no...
Context says this will end in disappointment, but damn, Trixie knows how to put on a fucking show.
"That's the problem with you magic-types. You're so reliant on all your special power, you forget to use your brains!"
Also, behold, THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!
That feel when the universe is just being extra to rub it in.
Given she's besties with Glimglam and (per a given definition of bestie) Discord I presume this is a standard issue disclaimer she's had to come with.
When you're so hyped the mask slips.
I did not expect to be here for the Real Sad Blue Horse Hours but, here we are.
Also, this is why you should have just married her, Trixie. That way you'd at least get nookie to go along with the complications of inserting yourself into every facet of her life.
Somewhere, both Twilight and Moondancer sneezed.
Oh shit, here we go!
Hey, Discord?
What the fuck.
Did... did Trixie just explain growing up using comic book characters as a metaphore?
... I am both stunned by the brilliance of it and offended by it.
This is why she gets the big bucks.
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Sleeves on that bad boy, so arguably more of a coat than a cape.
But yes, I do, and she kills it.
That was certainly an uncomfortable flashback. Nice to see Bold Text being helpfull for once.
Gotto love Sunset's ability. So convenient.
Well, one can rather see why...poor Cozy
I remember the microwave!
Yeah, see? Me and Celestia? Same wavelength, like that.
Raw though. Legit concerns. And emotions. I've heard of those.
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So you just went for low humor instead?
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It's a story about a kid! I just want to cover her life, ups and downs and shenanigans and tomfoolery.