This story is a sequel to Pandemic: Starting Over
I'm Rebecca, Rebecca Riddle, though some people teasingly call me the Marshmallow-- because I'm kind of pleasantly plump. If you met me on the street, you wouldn't think too much about it. I'm just your ordinary college freshman human-turned-pegasus, in a world of both humans and ponies. I dance to music, love to draw, write stories, and play my kazoo, nothing out of the ordinary at all.
But I lead a double life that only a few know about. It is hard trying to keep the two parts of my life separated. By day I'm Rebecca Riddle, but when I sleep at night, I'm something much more, something beyond comprehension; but awake or asleep, I always try to keep smiling-- even when it is tough to smile.
Short universe background information is provided in the author's notes of the first chapter.
A solo title in Pandemic Series. Note, this AU existed before the actual real-life pandemic happened.
Art done by friend who has no art page to link.
This could be interesting. Let’s see how life is going to go for her.
Having read the story where the Cataclysm of Riverview happened, not sure how I feel about Rebecca being so enthralled by the 'monument' made out the remains of the trees from that. I am kind of happy that they didn't cut down every tree that had grown. If the wood has magic in it, I wonder what they did with all that extra wood, and if the wood retained magic after it was cut down?
Also, like how Rebecca seems to not even realize she is after food when she is only when stressed but can keep to her diet perfect when she is happy. That also is a little worrying, since she is overweight.
If this isn't an Alice in Wonderland crossover, then why does the cover art have a picture of the Cheshire Cat in it?
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We'll get to that, it comes later in the story. Not an Alice in Wonderland crossover, but there is influence from the book (the book exists in universe).
That's usually spelled with a k.
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Fixed, plus another error I spotted caught. The people that would normally edit are caught up in their own projects.
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Awesome story so far, btw.
Take Bulk Biceps, for example.
Just caught up, can't believe I didn't click the tracking icon originally. I get the feeling that her secret is about to become public knowledge very shortly.
This is a strange story to try to comment on, because there is so much lore for the overall universe caught up in the flashbacks, and it is hard to comment on them without spoiling other stories in the universe. They are definitely interesting insights into things we didn't see happening in other stories. Like with Josie in this one. This chapter really changes how I see what seemed a minor character from the original pandemic story.
I find the image of a winged marshmallow looking Pegasus really amusing.
I generally make do with a midnight snack. Not quite like this, but close enough. I don't play with my food this much, but it's amusing watching it going on. Especially with music like this.
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Locutus of Bear is cute..
#Eyeroll.
#kowai-kawaii
Well, less kowai and more Kawaii.
Yay, the marshmallow nickname has appeared! I can't wait to see what kind of pony her step dad becomes.
While I've frequently given praises for the story on the Discord, thought I'd so here as well. Really good story thus far, excited to see where it goes.
Small typo that I noticed, however. Should be your.
You missed the opportunity to use "Cybear"
Oh! The full name! She's serious!
I'm really liking this story a lot so far, looking forward to what comes next!
okay. I'm amused.
Great update. Rebecca is awesome.
She's preggers, ain't she?
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Immaculate conception if she is.
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I take that as a no, then.
I wonder what is wrong with Jessica? I hope she can one day have kids but I feel that could be doubtful due to her partial nature.
Great update.
And lift with your kneeeeees
Famous last words.
The ending of this chapter was amusing.
Yes. Yes. It was too late.
Well now before I go to bed I will have that song stuck in my head. There are worse songs that as an be stuck there.
(Reads chapter title)
Wise words. I've been down that road too. We all have different yet similar reasons to go that way. It only gets darker as you walk that way. I had friends who helped me to get off of it. Some aren't so fortunate.
As the old saying goes, "Find something you like doing, then get someone to pay you for doing it."
It will never leave, it will never leave!
I so love this!
My mother has a solution to that ckiche. Give them $20 in toonies. When they get to town, they can soend it however they like; Here's the kicker: Each time they say that, they lose $2. 10 strikes, they get zilch.
Sure you can't do it EVERY time, but you would be AMAZED at how quiet they get.
Fair enough. It would be hard to effectively sign away any number of lives, short term or long. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
"I thought you wanted to be a Dreamwalker?"
"Oh, hush."
I like the different noises Rebecca makes when she crashes. It's so entertaining, I would love to hear those sounds out loud.
Not sure why this story isn't extremely popular right now. This is good stuff right here, with content and quality and intrigue. Keep it up!
Personality, my fine motor skills are gross.
Don't you mean complementary?
Fair enough.
Great update. I really love this story. I can relate to Rebecca in being fluffy and clumsy.
So we have an exchange student from the other side of the portal. I wonder how long they have been on Earth because they sound like they have been there for a while.
That would be 'Hear, Heat!'