This story is a sequel to Long Road to Friendship
Once upon a time, Sunset Shimmer was a terrible person. Then a pretty purple princess punched her with a rainbow.
She didn't get better.
Now she's stuck in a redemption story. Only she doesn't want to be redeemed. And it's barely a story. Can Sunset survive this satirical retelling of her rise from the ashes?
Well, she doesn't really have a choice.
This is a parody. If you haven't read the original, read that first. It's marginally better than this.
Cover art customized by Amber Spark
I regret nothing!
Chapters (4)
Lmaoooo, nice one
lol, I love a good fourth wall break!
Creepy.
Lol.
Some things never change.
I know this is meant to be a joke, but making abridged versions of some of the lengthier stories on this site is actually kind of brilliant.
Can't argue there.
Lol!
Can't argue there.
Laughed often and in varying levels of volume. Nicely done.
Rade.
I was not expecting this to be so hilarious. Thank you for making this!!!
Albi, you're a nutjob. Mind, that's a compliment, because this was hilarious. Good on ya, chief.
I'm already crying
I'd been wanting to see more of this, and now I get the chance!
Still makes me laugh! And now to see what new glory awaits. ^_^
This is just wonderful and hilarious. I just can't stop smiling all throughout.
This was just spectacular and hilarious. I actually do like the Lulamoon family team up to save Sunset and didn't think it jumped the shark. Here's to ten years and I look forward to all you have planned for us as Spectacular Seven continues. ^_^
Was not expecting this ride but dis gun be gud *pulls out lawn chair*
God damnit, Nappa
Should we start a counter?
Why do you keep going after my sides!?
Enough people *raises claw* cast her as Mara Jade anyway, so why not Darth Shimmer?
I cannot help hearing these in Potter Puppet Pals Dumbledore voice
This is turning in to an Ed, Edd, and Eddy episode
I agree with horse girl, not because you're a waifu-stealer, but because you're a boring character that only works when around more interesting ones. Stop leaching off best horse-girl.
We're going to need a counter for this, too, aren't we?
Because next to Past Sins this is the best fic on the site. Also, you break Flutter's heart, I break your spine. Just a not-so-friendly warning.
This almost felt like it was narrated by Discord. Also, the curses are more hilarious because the ARE censored.
Well, that's a relief!
Are they? *begins to breath heavily while looking at an A.I.*
Yeah, gonna need a counter.
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Don't look at me; I'm reading this at work and don't have time to count.
I hear he wasn't as good as everyone claims he was. Also, his nephew worked for a bacon company and used... not exactly false doctor reports in order to convince people that breakfast was the most important meal of the day and that it needed to include bacon.
But that's just a theory... A FOOD THER-!
Ladies, ladies... she's from Equestria, which means that herds are a thing, which means she can do both of you, even at the same time if you plan it out properly.
Because the mods here are like the ones for Equestria Daily, only instead of simping for a dumbass they simp for Best Pony-Girl
Perfect example of why dogs are better than cats. You ever see an evil villain in his evil chair petting an evil dog? Of course not! Because dogs are goodness incarnate (except when some piece of shit calling themselves human abuses them, then they're tragedy personified).
Also cat is a better ingredient for sesame chicken, so...
Again, you can share and everyone wins.
Honor is overrated. Always aim for the balls (ego)
Sorry Shimmy, but that's Pinkie's shtick
As a fellow male, I can totally confirm we have these
I throw away the kings of people who do this. LET ME HAVE MY CATHARTIC VICTORY!!!
Soft, warm boobs are a plus, Sunny. Cuddles themselves are good for the soul.
Crap, the Weeaboo-ites is spreading! Grab the hazmat suits!
I'd prefer you stay out until we can ship you with Flutters. No, I don't care that we have to hate you first; the shipping is more important.
Ah, chaos, metafictional commentary, and Sunset planning arson. You gotta love it.
Hey I just realized something, this isn't a parody, this is the pre climax Recap episode because the main fic is about to finish. Clever enby.
If it makes you feel any better I could go dig out some stories I wrote when I was 19 and trust me you're still waaaaaay ahead of where I was.
This has the same energy as "shut up Balls, come back when you're a main character"
lmao poor moony 😂
Laughing the whole way through. Thanks for feeding us :).
PREACH MAH BRUDDAH!
And yet I STILL cannot picture you as anything else but Mumbo from Teen Titans.
If I ever have to work customer service I'm demanding to be allowed a flamethrower at work. Fuck the customer.
*uses spray bottle* Down! Bad Twilight! No eye-humping!
Then how do you live with a brother and father in the house? Or Spike even? Or go to school? Or do anything in a public area?
HA!
*yays in Monty Python*
Huh. Never knew the female version of "cock-blocked". Now I do.
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LEARNING!!!
Quick! Spend all our money on NSFW art commissions! It'll be worth it!
HA!
Again.
*Looks at own future story notes* Well EXcuse me for liking the idea of Sunset reconciling with some version of her not-mom!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Buh muh Moonshy...
You're trying too hard, you know that?
S-Shut up!
Since everyone’s asking for it...
The counters!
”Dammit, Albi”: 5
Sunset’s “F*ck you/off”: 12
Dash stroking her ego: 10
Princess Principal Celestia looked as bored as she did in the first movie: 3
Flash’s “Can I be in the story yet?”: 5
Sunset’s meanness meter went down: 3
There are so many more ridiculously good recurring jokes here. Like Twilight doing every possible thing to gain
Senpai’sSunset’s love, the fourth wall breaks, the poking/roasts of the original story’s plot and the anime references. By and large, though, my favorite thing about this parody is the vitriolic relationship Sunset has with Albi. It’s so fun watching these two insulting each other.All in all, random comedy suits you, Albi. You should do it more often.
I hear plot is not good for they're digestive systems
Sunset is stronger than most to resist Librarian Flirting
Which is why I am so glad I am a creature of chaos!
Aren't humans technically-
Why are you still here!?
Damn you, Albi!
But you-
Do you not have a sibling to pester!?
Be useful for once and be a meat-shield for best Girl-Pony!
You really can't be cooler than Batman, but you CAN be a close second.
*pulls out shotgun* Time to hunt some trolls
Sounds like a certain "best friend" is going to have an "accident"
We also get more Artemis, so win-win!
More Ed, Edd, and Eddy vibes
Well the other story isn't finished yet, so you can't yet!
He-
Shut up!
Whoo!
That was a fun ride. Little self-deprecating but punching one's self in the groin is guaranteed entertainment!
What about when someone else does it for you?
...how did you get here?
Calypso brought me. Now, would you care to explain why you did NOTHING for National Writing Month for your own story today?
Uh, well, you know the rules I put down: I technically don't have to write anything for today through Sunday.
*Stares daggers at him*
I'm sure the sudden dread I'm feeling is just indigestion.
(It was not)
Damnit Pinkie, why do you have to be right?!
You've done wonderfully, Albi! The in nokes and pokes at the original plot are extravagant and focking hilarious!
I think Twilight might have a problem...
Trust us, you'll want to save yourself for the sequel...
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You too saw Artemis as Mumbo?!
The logistics of being a homeless, undocumented, document forger/technical criminal from another wirld.
Atta girl, Sunset!
All part of Twilight’s master plan.
The title card is true. It really is hard to harangue one's own work, a decade after it's start, in such a fantastically awesome way.
Is this a My Hero Academia reference? This feels like a My Hero Acadiana reference.
https://m.A most sick abridging, Albi! May you continue to write your awesome writing. May the humor be with you!
Reference to Scott Pilgrim vs The World!!!
love that movie, the new show is pretty good too
AHA, reference to Gravity Falls! great show
Needs #Random tag; otherwise eagerly awaiting for the inevitable Spectacular Seven Abridged by Albi with great anticipation!
Lovely madness throughout. Thanks for a great way to celebrate the anniversary of the original. (Now I just need to catch up on Spectacular Seven...
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Wasn't this originally a bunch of blog posts?
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It was! At least the first two parts were. Now it’s a story!
Ah, neat
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As far as abridged series go...
this one was dumb.
Have a like.
It was really entertaining to see you poke fun at your own work.
Love just like the LRtF itself, might reread it in the near future.
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Hello, I have a question. Since this book is the sequel of Long Road to Friendship, what is the relationship between this book and Spectacular Seven, and whether the two are different stories after the ending of Long Road to Friendship. Finally, will the Spectacular Seven continue to write? Or is it going to be written soon, I hope this story will continue to write
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As it says in the story description, this is just a parody. It has no relation to Spectacular Seven. And yes, SS is still being written, it was just updated two weeks ago.
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Thank you, your writing level is very high, you can be the official director of MLP.I admire you very much!
So if Sci-Twi’s the “clingy jealous girl with yandere tendencies” in this version, does that make Moondancer somewhat normal?
Was it the blue one? Inquiring minds want to know!
My idiot self has only just realized that each chapter covers a specific part of the story:
I. When I Ruled The World - This is a Cash Cow, and We're Gonna Milk It
II. Some Nights - No Puppies Were Harmed in the Making of the Terrible Fic
III. No Rest For The Wicked - Comedy is Easy. Writing is Much, Much Harder.
IV. My Past Does Not Define Me - Where's the Plot? It Got Eaten by the Shark We Jumped.
How did I only just realize this?
Also, eagerly awaiting for Spectacular Seven: Abridged, coming in... *checks calendar* 2.5 years!
it's so dumb. But it's so funny
To be fair. Trixie was kind of a bitch.