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MidnightConcerto


Pegasus mare, enjoys gaming (board, video, card, tabletop), MtF, Kingdom Hearts lover

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Ever since the Book of All Stories was revealed, countless groups have raced to obtain the mythical magic of the pages. Spitfire, on orders from Princess Celestia and a tip from Discord, heads off into the White Tail Woods in search of one such page. After stopping at the village of Pinegrove along the woods' border, she's surprised to cross paths with none other than Lightning Dust. The two realize they are searching after the same prize, and a race to the finish ensues: one under orders to return the page, the other desperate to change her past.


My contribution to the Ponyville Ciderfest "Scattered Pages" book! For those who were unable to get the physical copy, we wanted to make sure we could share our love and passion with everyone. Everything we did is for the community, because of the community, and we hope you enjoy <3

Art: @IRUSU_kun

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Really enjoyed reading this!!

not gonna lie, i really loved this, and wouldn't mind seeing a sequel where they go on a first date. i'd even pay for it as a story comission

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Trust me, I intend to do a (short) follow up!
Ciderfest, Holidays, and now Covid are making things... difficult. But rest assured I have something planned ^_^

Lightning’s voice was now a whisper. “It was. I was so, so empty after getting kicked out, and even the Washouts couldn’t completely fill the hole burned into my chest. They let me stay after the Short Fuse accident, even though it was my fault. But when you’re skipping meals because you just can’t find the motivation, missing sleep because your brain can’t stop spiraling, forgetting the flight plans… stunt flying, just, becomes impossible to perform.” She looked up at the ceiling. “I had no choice but to leave, walk away from my last hope. And when none of them ever reached out… well, it told me how they really felt about me after the accident.” She took a shuddering breath, gripping herself tightly. “It was bad, Spits, it was dark. The numbness to the world, the thoughts that slowly took over until it was the only words I could hear inside, the things I… I wanted to do to myself.” Tears spilled down her cheeks as she buried her muzzle into her crossed forelegs. “I was so close to the edge, and I kept hoping I would slip off and it would finally be over.”

A pair of hooves wrapped around her, and she found herself pulled against the Captain’s warm body. “Dust, I…” At a loss for words, she merely held the sobbing mare close, rubbing along her back in hopes that the small act might bring some comfort. Leaning her muzzle down, she quietly said “I’m glad you’re still here.”

“T-thanks.” Dust whispered, rubbing her eyes gently. “I’ve… never mentioned this to anypony before, how weak I was. I-I hope you don’t think less of me.”

Tilting her back, Spitfire looked her in the eyes. “Lightning, you battled against one of the darkest experiences there is in life, and you survived it. You may have some battle scars, even if they aren’t physical, but you’re alive. The kind of strength it takes to fight against that kind of unyielding opponent is beyond any words I could speak.” Squeezing the mare gently, she smiled softly down at her. “I am so proud that you fought back.”

Wow...I mean this really hit home not only as a person who has been to that same place and come out the other side a better man, but because there is a band called Citizen Soldier who makes songs targeted towards victims of mental health struggles, and two of my favorite songs are songs I associate with Lightning Dust. Made By Misery and Stronger Than My Storm.

Edit: Oh gosh, I hadn't even realized that Spitfire was into Karaoke and that makes the music connection even smoother.

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