"Jimmy Hook's the Name, Transformations is my Game" (Victim of The Cursed Gift since September 2016)
It is said that in times of danger, heroes will come together to face the rising tide of evil, and fight back to preserve the light. These heroes can come from the strangest of places.
This is the story of one such hero. Although she appears to be Misty Brightdawn, you may be surprised to learn her true origins...
Part of the Rebirth of Magic continuity. Tags will be updated as the story continues.
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Well, so begins the fourth story in this series (and the first to involve somebody who ISN'T one of the Mane Five [well, not part of the main group YET, even though it IS only a matter of time]). I have to admit that I half-expected the next story to focus on either Pipp or Hitch, but this catches me by pleasant surprise. Appreciated the depiction of this one guy's life before he ended up in Misty's body. And, yeah, having to put up with Opaline on ones' own would DEFINITELY be an EXTREMELY scary thought (especially since Opaline is, at this point in time [given this is slightly before the movie and, thus, before magic returns], literally the only pony at this point in time who still has ANY magic beyond magnetic hooves and being able to still get a Cutie Mark, even if limited to basic telekinesis, short-range flight and a minor degree of super-equine strength for the time being).
Anyway, really good work on the inner thoughts, the appropriately nerve-wracking situation that led to him becoming a pony in G5 Equestria, the characterization and future chapter set-up.
REALLY looking forward to more of this (particularly seeing which additional two other than the Mane Five will end up being one of the heroes in this series).
Welcome aboard!
Something tells me this story's gonna be darker than the others...
nice chapter mate
Well, great work on the next chapter in this story. Definitely appreciated the dialogue, characterizations and future chapter set-up. Well, really appreciated the main character's dialogue with the spirit that brought him/her to Equestria as well as Opaline's dialogues with both her mysterious source AND with "Misty". Well, looks like "Misty" is going to end up meeting the Mane Five sooner than in canon. And, considering this IS somebody who has at least had experience with fantasy franchises (even if he/she isn't a brony/pegasister), there is a pretty good chance that "Misty" will end up making the realization she already should have and befriending the other humans-turned-ponies.
Definitely looking forward the next chapter.
Whoa. Downright chilling, but still appropriate job on the reflections "Misty" had while making his/her way toward Zephyr Heights. Yeah, it's downright emotional seeing the ruins of places like Dodge Junction and Ponyville that "Misty" was seeing while heading for the rails and making her plans for the "visit" to Zephyr Heights. And, yeah, here's hoping the theory of the transformed humans sharing the memories of the ponies they are in the bodies of is true - because, at least that way, the humans will have the skills of the actual ponies. Since Misty is actually pretty good at stealth (bad luck tendencies aside), having the actual Misty's memories (and thus her skills) could actually be helpful. Of course, at the very least, he/she WILL be encountering Zipp and Pipp (possibly the rest of the Mane Five as well) regardless.
At any rate, really looking forward to more of this.
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Here's some music I feel fits Misty's journey. Starts at 1:30.
Another really good job on the characterizations, scene descriptions, (limited) action and future chapter set-up. Yeah, the inventory stuff was well done, as well as the description of "Misty" working her way through the Zephyr Heights castle security. And the first part could have been Haven dreaming of her late husband/Zipp and Pipp's father, but subconsciously singing the "Smile" Song was either 1. A subtle clue that either Haven is ALSO a human-turned-pony (though, given both of her daughters are also most likely this [even though only Zipp has been absolutely confirmed to be this thus far. there has already been at least one clue concerning Pipp also being this at the end of the fifth chapter of "Zipp's" story] it, while unlikely, is not impossible) or 2. Just a way to work some humor into this story and shouldn't be overthought. (this one is the most likely).
Anyway, definitely looking forward to more of this.
I see that Misty has been watching Mission Imponable recently...
Well, that's it for now.
Well, that's another chapter quite well done. Definitely appreciated the work that went into the exchanges, characterizations, action and future chapter set-up. Appreciated the work that was shown in "MIsty's" capture (makes the guards look a bit more competent than usual for either G4 OR G5) as well as the bits of humor (such as the observations concerning the villains in this universe's versions of the "Mission: Impossible" series or being more worried about Pipp's singing than about getting locked up). And, yeah, appreciated that "Misty" tried to warn the Pegasi about Opaline and the Striped One, even if she wasn't listened to. And now she has met "Sunny" and "Izzy". Of course, we got another clue that Haven is sharing a body with a human (the use of "somebody" rather than "somepony" [though G4 ALSO did that on rare occasions - well, more frequently after more and more species have made themselves known]).
Definitely looking forward to the next stories in this series (as well as more of the stories that have been worked in thus far).
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The incompetence of the military was something Jimmy and I wanted to address, as it undermines the idea in the story that the pegasi are a legitimate global power as the characters in the movie seem to think. Alternatively, it could have been to show that they've become complacent, but if they did their jobs properly the plot would have struggled to function.
The mystery of this big figure remains unsolved, though.
Hmm… now we’re really starting to deviate from canon here. Also, the DVD joke got a laugh out of me.
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That we are. With Misty in the crew, things have the chance to be super wacky.
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That it certainly does. Of course, given who the central in this case is, it also makes sense that this story is, thus far, the first to give anything even resembling an actual look at the villain(s) and why it would take a few chapters to start into the humor.
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Precisely.
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Some suitable mood music for Opaline's castle, I think.
Excellent work on the exchanges, characterizations and future chapter set-up. REALLY liked "Misty's" reaction to "Sunny" already knowing about her AND Opaline (though "Izzy" got them sidetracked, but we already knew that from the previous chapters of other stories) and the acknowledgement of playing to stereotypes was another great note. Of course, the ironic note of not expecting a formal meal was also wonderful stuff.
REALLY looking forward to more of this. Of course, if the stuff some of the fans suspect concerning Chapter 5 of "Make Your Mark" turns out to be true, it's definitely going to make Phase 3 of this series interesting in an awkward way (since that is when they will be likely to be going for the Unicorn Crystal).
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Naturally. :3
Again, you did a wonderful job on this latest chapter. Definitely appreciated the work going into the exchanges, characterizations and future chapter set-up. "Misty's" reaction to the meal was wonderful as was "Zipp's" point about deliberately watering down the wine to avoid anybody getting drunk. Also really liked the stuff about "Sunny" and "Izzy" asking for "Misty's" help on working on the "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" theme.
VERY MUCH looking forward to more of this.
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Indeed =3
Another rather well-done chapter. Definitely appreciated "Misty's" mention of feeling lonely even when "Sunny", "Izzy" and "Zipp" trying to make her feel welcome and ask for her help in certain projects. And, indeed, the stuff concerning the foreshadowing for weekly "O & O" games at the lighthouse was great stuff (considering the first chapter of "Hitch's" story started with the mentions of the changes since a few of magic returned before going into flashback). Of course, the concerning about Opaline asking for a report back at the wrong moment is definitely understandable. And, yeah, the bits remembered from "Make Your Mark" before getting pulled into this world also made a lot of sense. Also liked the bits about catching "Pipp" singing a song from "Make Your Mark" months early.
REALLY looking forward to more of this.
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Of course =3
Again, some really great work on this latest chapter. Definitely appreciated "Misty's" chat with the spirit that was presumably responsible for bringing them all to Equestria. That was something where both sides had a point. Also the references to "Tell Your Tale" were great foreshadowing as well. In addition, "Sunny" mentioning that nightmare/possible future vision was also great stuff, including "Zipp" and "Izzy's" responses to that.
Most assuredly looking forward to more of this.
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Indeed for sure :3
nice chapter mate
great chapter mate keep it up cant wait for the next chapter
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Of course =3
Formatting error. The text marked in bold should not be italicised.
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Gosh dang it. Sometimes that gets the best of me when copying and pasting. :T
Will get to fixing it shortly. :P
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And fixed. :P
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Good.
Again, this was a really well done chapter. Definitely appreciated "Misty's" chat with Opaline (especially that part about Opaline actually being scared of the Striped One and that jab at Chrysalis) - and, yes, it makes sense that Opaline would have back-up plans (probably so many that it would partially explain why she's so quick to abandon those plans in the series). Also really appreciated the reflection on if Opaline can be trusted (of course, the answer to that is probably no) when getting ready to put the plan into action.
VERY MUCH looking forward to more of this (though I know phase three of this story isn't going to be until December, I know "Pipp" and "Haven's" next five chapters next month are probably going to cover at least part of this).
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Exactly right =3
Why? She knows the story and would choose her new friends over Opaline, she can skip some steps in her personal journey. Well, the old Misty's journey, as this new Misty has her own struggles to overcome so it's fine if she doesn't have her mark yet because of that.
Also, the others know she is still under Opaline, and reluctantly too, so Misty doesn't need to hide any of that from them, admitting that she's already a double agent for them and they're all working together to fight the greater evil up until the time that's done and then Opaline can be taken care of. (I reckon Opaline could be like the Bowser of this gen, i.e. the main baddie unless a greater threat forces her to work with the heroes. But would she work with them under certain circumstances?)
Yikes. Again, really good job on the dialogue, characterizations, action and future chapter set-up. Certainly appreciated this view at the stuff from Phase 3 of "Zipp's" story from "Misty's" perspective. Not much more I can say about that, but I did like the descriptions of the work going into the climbing AND the encounter with "Zipp".
I am certainly looking forward to more of this.
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Naturally =3
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Given Opaline is the only one with magical capability right now, staying on her good side is probably a sensible call.
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Well, BETTER side would probably be the better way to put it. Opaline doesn't actually HAVE a GOOD side per say. Still, point well taken.
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Indeed. Perhaps her 'not blowing her lid at you' side would be a better way of putting it.
cool chapter mate
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Thanks. :)
Aww, man. Another really emotional chapter. But, once more, the dialogue, characterizations, action and future set-up are all well done in all the right places. Certainly felt for "Misty" when "she" was reflecting on those militaristic brutes and the understandable fear "she" felt when she reported back to the others and ALSO felt for "Pipp" when "she" was going through what happened to "her" family and the understandable anger at the present situation. And, yeah, the reflections on racism and sexism also made a lot of sense as well as the thoughts on the irony of how ALL the G5 ponies most likely have ancestors from more than one of the main pony types.
Again, most certainly looking forward to more of this.
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Indeed =3
Splendid job, of course, on the dialogue, characterizations and future chapter set-up. REALLY appreciated "Misty's" reflections of "Pipp" hitting her and chewing her out (as well as how accurate "Pipp" was) before the chat with "Hitch" (and, yeah, that WAS some pretty deep stuff) before that bit at the end of "Sunny's" most recent chapter though from "Misty's" viewpoint.
REALLY looking forward to more of this.
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Got that right =3
Hey there. Sorry I took a while getting back to you on this. I must have been sleeping when this chapter was posted. But, anyway, you did a great job on the exchange, characterizations and future chapter set-up. Really liked "Misty's" chat with Opaline (with the references to the latter's bit of Pragmatic Villainy and the former's mentioning of working with the others to bring magic back) before "Misty" started looking over the signs and reflecting on where "she" was and stuff like that text message from the earlier phase, "her" life before she ended up in this universe and the reaction to the arrival of the new figure from "Misty's" viewpoint (of course, from Phase 3 of "Izzy's" story, we already know who the figure is, but that's for later).
But anyway, very much looking forward to the next chapter/last chapter for this phase.
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Indeed. :)
Again, the work going into the dialogue, characterizations and future chapter set-up were quite well done. REALLY loved this spin on "Misty's" meeting with "Sprout" and, of course, both finding out they were humans turned ponies. The two of them explaining their experience thus far was well done, as was "Misty's" acknowledging "Sprout" was much nicer than the one from the actual film/series, including giving some rather helpful advice.
Definitely looking forward to more of this. "Haven" and "Pipp" in January, "Hitch" and Sprout" in February to wrap up Phase Three and then Phase Four of "Zipp" and "Izzy" in March, and back to "Sunny" and "Misty" in April, "Haven" and "Pipp" again in May and "Hitch" and "Sprout" again in June to wrap up Phase Four.
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Got that right on so many levels. ^^