This story is a sequel to Ponyville Noire: Misty Streets of Equestria
Daring Do and Phillip Finder have faced many foes since they partnered up. They have defeated the blackmailer Silvertongue, the pirate Whitestone, the femme fatale Scarlet Letter, and the monstrous Zugzwang.
But now another foe comes to haunt Ponyville. Many thought that the Plague Doctor was nothing more than a myth born of the horrors of the Crystal War. Others know better, fearing the name of Sombra's most dangerous assassin.
And now he's in Ponyville.
While they are stalked by the assassin, Daring Do and Phillip Finder must also unravel the thefts of magical artifacts masterminded by the archeologist-turned-mercenary Doctor Caballeron. And worse, enemies from their past return to torment them and their friends. Who is guiding them? What is their goal?
And what ancient evil is waiting in the Everfree Forest?
Updates every Saturday. Proofread by Eagle—Paladin of Shadows
The fourth story of the Noireverse.
Sex and Gore tags for suggestive content and graphic descriptions.
It begins again! :D
Oh hell yeah! And so it begins! I cannot wait for the chapters to come.
And here we go again.
And here we go again.
I cannot remember our ascot-wearing friend, but they seem interesting, both the Doctor and the ascot wearer.
Mi memoria is faded on the old ones, but I know if I just get a place to start, I'll find it.
Can't wait to see our detectives.
Oh, I can hear Caballeron talking as I read this. And man, you actually gave ol' Ahuizotl a sense of dread. Can't wait to see how the more Daring Do side of things comes into play.
Scorchero and the Legend of the Twelve Rings. Also woot, Silhouette Gloom.
Not really much to say except things are getting going again. I recall Trottingham being way up in the north-eastern side of Equestria a good ways from Ponyville on the official maps, but given how reliable those can be and that this is a pretty big AU, it's barely a big deal.
Knew the raven Flash spotted was gonna be important. And naming it Lenore? Nice one.
Looks like Twilight's more receptive of abrupt aerial transportation than Phil is.
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That fourth wall's gonna crack from all the leaning on it I do.
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Yeah, I kinda ignored the "official" maps for this. They were always pretty loose with them, anyway.
More Please.
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Next Saturday, bud. You’ll just have to wait!
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Well, tough, mister!
I feel like I've been waiting for a new chapter of this fic to come out for ages now. Turns out I just forgot to turn on notifications... whoops. On the bright side, more content for me to read now.
I'm loving the dive into the more Daring Do aspects of the story. And that reveal of Ahuizotl being the thing Daring saw in... book two, I think... was truly chilling, and unbelievably exciting.
I love how Phil and Daring seem to be extra perceptive this story. I suppose they're getting rather good at their jobs after everything that's happened.
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Yay, comments! Just what I needed.
Indeed, Daring has learned a lot at the hoof of the expert. Something that I've tried to show here.
I enjoy the dichotomy between Phil and Twilights reaction to flight.
Don't sell yourself short, this is incredibly enjoyable. I love the mystery aspects of these stories.
Hazmat Yak!
Seriously, was not expecting that. :D
plz don't let anything happen to herexcitement
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Your excitement makes me happy!
Excellent start! I'm hooked and eager to see what happens next.
Flash has been taking too many lessons from Daring. Love how Twilight and Phillip have completely opposite reactions.
Looks like things are about to come to a head. Looking forward to see what happens next.
"Yaks in emergency services: for when you need to get through that door/window/wall right fucking now." --Eagle, my proofreader.
Things are getting intense. Hope Flash and them are alright. Looking forward to seeing how this all ends.
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Thank you! Glad that people are enjoying this!
Yona never catches a break. Not in the show, and not outside it.
grabs a shotgun and points it into the depths of Hell.
NO. NO. NO. YOU STAY DOWN THERE OR I'LL CALL THE DOOM SLAYER, I SWEAR.
“Perhaps it would be best,” the faceless pony said to the doctor. “If they found him
We all know how he'll be found.
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You might be surprised...
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Yeah, alive and injected with an overdose of fear toxin that he will go crazy by seeing phantoms and hearing noises that goes bump in the night. Alive but utterly useless
Well that's ominous. Awesome fights but seems like things are only going to get worse for our heroes. Looking forward to see how this web weaves itself.
Nice, I had been wondering if you were going to bring Beacon into the main series. Exciting as always.
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Thanks! I'm glad that you knew who she was.
Fun way to start off things.
Aw.
Don't'cha love it when characters finally realize what the audience already knows?
Huh?
Oh, okay, hang on...
...oh. Oh boy.
Just read the story that is linked to this in your AN. It was a Basilisk, not a hydra
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Whoops, good point!
Daring terrorizing Phil with her flying is never gonna get old. xD
It's really telling how a deal with the mob just did not faze Daring and Phillip much.
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Enemy of my enemy and all that.
Besides, they can always catch up with him later.
From a strategic, tactical standpoint. Poisoning Daring was a genius move. It puts her out of action now, and then. So it'd makes sense the Doctor would do that.
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He is an assassin, after all. Fair fighting is not in his job description.
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Definitely, I got to use this move in future roleplays with my mates.
I scream, you scream, we all scream at eye scream.
Yay! My crummy art got featured!
Also Cabbie being an ancient aliens nut in this take is hilarious and unique and everything in between.
Knowing Discord, it probably is ink.
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Now there's an idea...
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uh oh
Yay! After having fallen behind for months I am finally caught up with this series!
I am eagerly awaiting more!