Ditzy Doo thought it was pretty weird when she stumbled into a Daring Do adventure involving Caballeron, the vicious griffons of Talon, and some kind of magical Goblet. Then she bumped into herself, and things went downhill from there.
A Most Delightful Ponidox submission.
This story occurs in the same universe as Homecoming, which diverges from canon at the end of Season 4. While reading Homecoming would give some context, it's not necessary for enjoying Daring Do and the Ditzy of Infinite Possibility. You can also check out this blogpost for context but, again, purely optional.
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Chapters (4)
Pure fiction. There is no such thing as an "unnecessarily" oversized fireball.
A fantastic story from start to finish. I enjoyed every moment of it. And in particular, well done in capturing Ditzy's unique sort of cheerful wisdom.
At least she'll shoot chickens.
This does feel like pandering to the judge, but that is in no way, shape. or form a complaint. Exquisite madness throughout, with true brilliance in the kind of skewed perspective needed to handle the infinite. Thank you for it, and best of luck in the judging.
This is such a delight to read.
I will say I was expecting an alicorn Ditzy to show up and fix things buuuut that also works.
A wonderful tale, though. Loved the dialogue. Well done.
I know, right? How could anyone ever tell otherwise? They definitely should've made it more obvious!
Yeah, to tell you the truth, in all the excitement I kinda lost track myself.
I was waiting for that to happen, for all the other Ditzys to all greet the new Ditzy in unison like that.
Indeed it is...indeed it is.
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Spoken like a dragon who's never needed to go on a quest to discover time travel just to go back and un-immolate his city after being startled by a spider.
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In the words of Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz, "Don't worry, I'll be totally impartial. In fact, I'll take a point off, just because I know you!"
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Thank you!
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That math checks out.
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So the question you gotta ask yourself is... do you feel Ditzy? Well do yah, punk?
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I'm glad to hear that, because it was a delight to write, and it's always nice when those two things line up.
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The last time I saw an alicorn Ditzy Five Score had intersected the Dresden universe and Ebanezer McCoy had caught the pony.
The alicorn princess of destruction would have been vast overkill here.
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Also, sounds generally a bit problematic to use indoors.
What a Serene thing to say. Perhaps she is quoting the legendary pegasus Firefly.
Talons. I hate those guys.
I do hope that Ditzy's talent for general mayhem bloodies their beaks a good bit.
And then she did! I suspect Ditzy is in for a chat with herself. With a lot of herself.
Oh, this is a delightful romp.
I am loving this.
I wonder if Ditzy Dragon will show up...
We knew you could, too!
Again, this was wonderful. A most creative and off-the-wall take on the contest prompt, too.
And I can always appreciate a Ditzy/Derpy who sees the world a little differently.
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Especially if you like the doors.
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Congratulations: you took my offhand joke and contextualized it in the world's established canon, thereby improving it. The Ditzy Collective approves.
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Or the walls, or the ceiling...
This hit every note of what I enjoy in an adventure story. Tropes, speed of story advancement, and the author knowing how far to push the absurdity.
Going on my favorite list.
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Thank you
I'm going to remember this. Might come in handy later.
I saw that.
When you write Ditzy this well (and have a creative premise, good supporting characters and details, etc.), I submit the following equation for consideration: More Ditzy = More Better.
And this had a lot of Ditzy.
.... This is not The Amazing Yeeted Frenchman update.
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Which can be found as a sub clause under The Law of Dakka
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Friar Jacques thinks back to how he threw the assassin around and replies, "The Amazing Yeeting Frenchman."
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Thank you. And I'm glad to know someone noticed poor Wilhoof.
The only thing Daring needed to TRULY be Indiana Jones was Nazi Thugs.
Griffinstone Nazis. I HATE Griffinstone Nazis.
Now, someone with a very good grasp of probability and the future or past sent Ditzy on this quest. I’m deeply curious.
And there are now not one Doo but two, and I expect they’re about to multiply or something. Probably Or Something.
I really, really hope Twilight survived. I haven’t read Homecoming yet.
Also, I really like details like Daring recognizing the art and context to figure out how to open the door.
And that the Talon troopers manage to combine the charms of Overwatch, Cobra, and Hydra in a single name.
The ditzanity escalates!
Too many individual moments to quote but I’m loving all of them.
And now they’ve triggered the boss fight!
The only thing I’m thinking is the mortal peril and ban on hypotheticals means they can’t really have a conversation yet.
Especially about Cabelleron.
That was a great solution! Ha!
And Doctor Ditzys are definitely some of my favorites. I’m glad she could help out, and provide the solution!
Well Daring, it may be strange, but your audience did say you were getting repetitive...
I’m glad to see there is still some hope for Cabelleron. Daring’s audience will too. Even if the shippers will go mad. They always do.
Throwing in my shipping war two cents on the outside bet: Doctor Ditzy/Reformed Cabelleron. She mentions she has a husband and conspicuously doesn’t name him! It’s foreshadowing! Foreshadowing I tell you!!!!! :p
Oh, and I love the bubble dragon ditzy.
The entire fic was worth it for the word ‘dooplegangers’.
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I did too XD
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I missed that you caught that. Well-spotted.
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Glad you're enjoying it!
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I was pleased with 'dooplegangers.'
Loved this
*hugs her Muffins plushie*
Yaknow, I kinda wish that blog post had been a prologue to the story, because it was a far more elegant way to dole out backstory than having the characters stop and think about everything that led up to this point to make it diverge from canon.
...I mean this more as a compliment to the worldbuilding in that blog. :B
Ah, an excellent payoff for Chekov's Dragon. :)
But this is my favorite part. :D
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Thank you. I wrote the story for a contest, and so didn't want to divert from that, but maybe I'll retroactively put it in.
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I'll be honest, it might be my favorite part too.