The doctors didn’t mince their words: Applebloom would never be able to walk again. Devastating news, to be sure, but it was her own fault. Now her roommate, though… Nothing about her situation was her fault. It’s important that she understands that.
Content Warning: attempted suicide (overdose), dysphoria, ableism, transphobia, dismemberment mentions, gore (implicit).
Set in the same universe as Testi d'Amore, but neither is required reading for the other.
Black Lives Matter. Always have and they always will. Trans children matter too, and they deserve nothing less than love and support.
Art by me.
Chapters (4)
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I love this story already!
Well it certainly means one of those things. Unless you're in a magic time based teleportation hospital.
That's my jam.
This isn't going to have transphobic Rarity is it? Please tell me it isn't that.
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If it helps (I know it probably doesn't but still), it's more thoughtless ignorance than malicious.
lmao I woke up my cat from laughing so hard :') great story you got goin' here!! <33
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My partner already laughed at that one but she's obligated to think I'm funny, so it's good to know someone else did too~.
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I had to stop and think about that one too before it made sense.
Great story so far. Looking forward to more. I generally hate written accents, but you've managed it well.
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Well now I'm confused, because I honestly thought with the previous line it was clear enough? I guess I just need to be more concise in the future.
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If it helps, I'm pretty sure I got it just from the comments and the content warnings (I haven't actually read the story). Oof. It sounds possibly interesting, but I'm scared to read it. I generally don't care for the dark stuff.
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If I'm being honest the Dark tag is easily the most nebulous; I threw it in just to be safe (and for the sweet sweet search results hehehehe). So far it hasn't held to be all that justified as I've written it, though that very well can change depending on how the next chapter turns out.
Very much enjoying this story and I can't wait to read more.
This is really well-written and engaging so far. Helps that it's super cute too \o/
Damn, this was brutally real. Reminds me of when I came out as Gay Gay Homosexual Gay™ to my parents.
You're doing a great job with this, hon. Don't let the loser transphobe downvotes get to you
I have to say you've been doing a great job writing the Apple family.
Oof this was so well written I was tense too
[dabs] I'm gonna ✨ cry ✨
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✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨
✨ You ✨ and ✨ I ✨ both ✨
✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨
Bam. Right to the heart.
Interesting premise so far. The characters are all different from their canon counterparts, but in small, subtle ways. I can tell you've put some effort into this. Coming up with all those new names for Pokémon alone must have been a lot of work, haha.
This hits all the right notes, from every angle. Like, god, I wish I could convey emotion half as good as this with my prose.
Also, an aside, I was so focused on the core narrative that I totally missed that Scootaloo was neurodivergent until this chapter. I thought she was just being really enthusiastic.
Dawwwwww
Although I feel like this is a good place to start other fics that can touch on other stories like AJ's transition (if they find another hand for the farm or in the future), RD's introductions, Rarity's development with or without her self dicovery...
You did a really good job with building characters in this story.
Still I hope to read more in the future, cheers.
I don't even need to read this yet to say this is one of the best representation stories on here. Thank you for making this.
Beautiful story, truly <33
Pinkie would have stolen the show, here, if not for all the cute couple energy. Also, while I don't think Red is actually planning on moving to a mountaintop and standing there menacingly, the name fits him really well otherwise. I'm certainly looking forward to further stories set in this AU!
Apple Bloom is two words. Please respond to this comment.
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No.
I dont remember how I found this story but heck it made me tear up a lot. One of my favourite trans fics on here :) Thanks for writing it
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Thank you for reading it~!
This was an utter gem. Really, really love stories featuring a supportive Apple Family. Great writing with a heartfelt story.
Thank you!
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I guess it's an AU.
This literally changed my life. Thank you for writing
Real fantastic stuff. I do hope you write more.
> Over half the comments are downvoted
Ah, that's how you know it's a good trans story
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Hell yeag
This story was genuinely beautiful. Hearing so many of Sweetie Belle's internal thoughts hit so hard, and the entire story managed to affect me so powerfully; going from tearing up to being out of breath after tense scenes. also the ending is so cute!
I was linking this to someone and I caught sight of the description and tags again. This story uses the character tags for the pony equivalents of Rarity, Pinkie, and Applejack (the CMC don't have an EqG tag) and that's why I wasn't able to find it when searching for trans EqG AJ stories to share.
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Oh oop
The consequence of treating them as interchangeable in my brain I guess. I should probably update those
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You’re welcome!
Really, really good fic!! Love the little details that make the characters feel unique but still recognizable, love that you can *feel* the switch where rarity realizes she's in the wrong, as well as how they call their parents out for abandonment also I lpve trans applejack and accepting (and maybe bi) granny smith. he flow is so nice as well, I'm not great at analyzing how stories work but everything about it really works. Also adore how you write dialog, especially pinkies!!
YYAYY GAY HORSES YOOOHOOOO YAYYY
sorry i dont have something more eloquent but yhis!! makes me so happy!!! thank you!!!
This is one of my favorite stories on the site now. I am absolutely in love with this and am eternally grateful that you shared
wooooo trans lets go! great storyyy
Gosh but that was heartwarming, glad I finally stopped putting this one off! Even though it wasn't the focus of the story I really liked the touch of Red's disability - might steal it myself for an AU sometime. Thanks for writing!