Lyra Heartstrings journal excerpts
Lyra Hearstrings journal excerpts
26 08 1215
The first thing that Pleasant Posture said was that we who stand must always fall.
The second thing that Pleasant Posture said was that we who fall must always stand.
I have fallen. I have yet to stand.
My first weeks in the company of this human have been fascinating, yet terrifying. By day he stalks the streets of this town with predatory intent, seeking out the 'prey' that is each point of his occupation with a single-minded focus that I have rarely seen outside of a military context.
By night... well. It is not always unpleasant to be hunted.
I have learned so much more of him. With his hands he can crush and rend, or comfort and care. With his arms he can embrace, or entangle. He sees far beyond anything that I can comprehend, with a clarity that drives me to awe and envy both at once. Where I see but an empty and blank horizon, he can pinpoint individual ponies going about their business. When he is seeking for it he will start at the slightest motion, turning to it with a frantic grace that belies the sheer power he possesses. Yet he can lie still as stone, and hide from me in plain sight.
He terrifies me. He enraptures me.
In another world he would have been mine. Mine to share, or to keep, but mine. In this world I hesitated, but I am lucky to share him with these two, who I could love even without him who brought us together.
28 08 1215
Twilight has asked that I keep a journal for a project she is working on. Lucky for her I had just started this new one.
I had a peek at Rainbow's diary while she wasn't looking. She didn't even mention that I joined the herd, despite the fact that she was asked to start hers around the same time I was invited to join with them. I shall choose to view as a good thing; we are close enough already that it is not important to make a fuss over the change. The greatest moments in life are those that are held within.
30 08 1215
L is mine.
No dear diary, I haven't dispatched my new loves and claimed him as my own, tempting as the thought may be. We are in Las Pegasus, which has given me the opportunity to spend a little time alone with our 'stallion'.
He is uniquely attentive in my experience. He is not, however, all that comfortable being away from the company of RD, especially as much of our time is spent above the ground. Las Pegasus is unique as a city of both Earth Ponies and Pegasi, a place of soaring towers and billowing clouds, both to which I am fortunately well-accustomed. Even with obvious prior experience of the cloud-walking spell I daily cast upon him, I can see that L fears the heights without RD to assure him. He needn't worry.
Our suite overlooks the sea. I have not visited the sea for many years.
03 09 1215
Based on what RD told me I had expected to have little time for exploration. Perhaps feared would be a better term. I am not driven by a need for quantity as she, and as a result I suspect I may have frustrated dear L, who appears to have taken quite readily to the idea of frequent mating.
I was able to sneak in a little sight-seeing nevertheless. Las Pegasus offers a great deal of entertainment, from shops to theatre, and I made myself known to the local chapter out of professional courtesy, gaining myself an invitation to speak at their next convention. It was at the dojo that I also met a trio of stallions who claimed to be the first mareless herd in history. I confess some scepticism that they will remain so, but I can hardly criticise their decision to try.
We are travelling home as I write, on an express that should have us there by the afternoon. L has fallen asleep, much to the relief of those sharing our carriage - they are almost universally afraid of him, few having met anything more threatening than a cat in all their lives. Perhaps my time in Ponyville has inured me to the idea of living in such a dangerous environment, and to the fact that much of the country is safe as a summer meadow; I forget that most ponies do not truly know what it means to experience the strange and the foreign. Should I be glad for them that live in such safety and comfort? I am unsure.
05 09 1215
T approached me this morning as I returned from my meditation, and broached the subject of introducing a second stallion to the herd. I suspect the idea was introduced to her a few days prior, and that she has been mulling it in the back of her mind.
I later discovered that RD had asked her about it. Together we have decided that we don't want another male around just yet, though each of us has our own reasons. T was naturally inclined to consider idealised concepts and ratios. RD, I believe, is quickly losing interest in ponies completely and I would be unsurprised if she one day brought home a Griffon, or perhaps one of the more civilised Diamond Dogs - I understand they can be extremely loyal.
Myself? It is too soon. Perhaps in a few years, when we are more settled, I will mention the idea again.
17 09 1215
this page was erased and mostly torn away
18 09 1215
It can be difficult to face old fears. However, I have learned that RD can maintain an impressive poker face. Considering what was happening in the next room that night, her self-control was admirable.
I have been asked to accompany T to Beds and Knockers later. I am fairly sure we don't need a new doorbell, but I dread to ask what exactly happened to require a new bed.
09 11 1215
I now understand a great deal more about T.
I have met her mother. A singularly reprehensible individual concerned only with the satiation of her own desires. Though it pains me to admit it, I was unable to find a single redeeming quality to her personality. I am reminded of my early education, specifically of a number of virtuoso performers who thought themselves so superior to the rest of us, and who consequently made no effort to even tolerate we plebeian sorts.
Yet she, unlike they, appreciates talent. It was my displeasure to spend a few hours 'entertaining' her as we waited for the others to return from their various occupations, during which she confided in me that, while she was always disappointed that T didn't follow her into the study of the past, she was nevertheless impressed with the breadth of T's knowledge and ability.
Of course this was phrased rather differently, mostly in terms of insults toward Princess Celestia, the education system, government, parliament and various noble houses. It may merely be that I am attempting to find a positive trait where none exists.
Even so, they share some commonality. She is certainly intelligent, though perhaps cunning would better describe her. She is adept with her magic, and when certain subjects are broached she is transformed entirely, and I can see the same curiosity and passion that drives T when she is in the midst of some grand new discovery. Of course the moment passes with the next swallow of her drink, and she returns to a generalised harangue about the way her university is run or how unfair the world has been toward her.
Three times she showed some emotion other than disdain. First, when she spoke of her stallion Lucent, with whom she is enamoured as a filly. Second, when she spoke of Twilight Velvet, toward whom she seems particularly spiteful, but also regretful. And finally of her sister, who she mentioned but once and then refused to speak of again.
I suspect I shall meet these other ponies before long. Perhaps T and her science are rubbing off on me, but I would particularly like to meet the mare that raised T for comparison with her birth mother. Are we defined by nature or nurture?
I do wish she would stop calling me 'Loopy'.
11 11 1215
Spent an interesting day with T at the copse. Didn't get much meditation done - for some reason. Chalking that one up to the unusually warm day, for which I suspect I have to thank RD. It is a pity I can't thank her the way I wish, but perhaps a nice bunch of flowers instead.
Later, T mentioned in passing the idea of marriage. I assumed she meant between L and RD, but she clarified with some hesitation that she meant all of us. Not entirely sure she's thought this one through. A whole herd joining in this way is simply unheard of.
And yet I cannot see any reason to object. It seems that I am bound to them. My lovers. My companions. My friends.
I could want for nothing more than these.
Of course I'll say yes.
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And to think I thought the depths of my contempt for the sow who dares to call herself Twilights mother could go no deeper, the good Archonix throws me a shovel.
Also, I thought this story was finished
...I'm confused. Rainbow joined the herd at around the same time Lyra was? Is this AU to the mainline Xenophilia story?
EDIT: Ah! I just realized that "asked to start" probably means "asked to start journaling". This sentence makes much more sense in that light.
"Idea that most find dangerous" has mismatched plurality. It should be either "an idea that most find dangerous" or "ideas that most find dangerous".
Wonderfully, beautifully done, Archonix.
I especially enjoy how Lyra seemed to regret not being the one to 'catch him first,' and be lead mare...
...Plus, the way in which she described Star Sparkle, and also EVERYTHING about the joint marriage was just so sweet!
3364549 I honestly have no idea what I was trying to say there. It made perfect sense at the time...
Oh well, I've re-written it a little.
3364530 Funny you should mention that, because it's something I've wanted to look at for a while. I've just never really found the right story to tell about it.
3364472 Nope. Not finished until it says so. There's a few things I still need to go over.
3364621
Yeah, everyone has those little regrets, but she's happy enough now to let it go.
This AU has Twilights mother horribly close to how mine used to be, and from what other family says on occasional visits and holidays, aint that much different.
I wouldnt think checking in with the local chapter would be a courtesy, unless its along the lines of being taken in for checking, or just taken out to be sure, later that night.
I wonder how long it will be before Lyra discovers humans can mind break others just by finger action.
3364549
3364660
If it helps, the way I understood it was that Rainbow was asked to start the journal around the time when Lyra was invited to join the herd.
EDIT: And I just realized that I was ninja'd by 3364549 while still writing this...
Nice to know what Lyra thinks of Twilight's birth mother. She's certainly spot on as far as her assesment of that creature goes.
This is good!
Though, " With his hands he crush and rend," should be "With his hands he can crush and rend,"
Other than that, perfect.
I know it's not that important to the story, but did Lyra ever teach RD more about Martial Arts?
And for a moment, I thought this was a Death Note crossover.
In any case, always nice to see inside Lyra's mind. I especially like how she started using initials in the new diary.
Also, is this the first we've heard about Star's sister? I can't recall any previous mentions.
First I must say liking the new pro pic archonix.
And second, I can't believe I've seen this updated again.
I could've sworn there was a side story where they tried to bring another male into the herd, and it didn't work out.
Also, apparently I'm not the only one who kept thinking of L from Death Note while they were reading this.
Also also, I'm still not sure if this is supposed to be a semi-continuation of the Xenophilia canon or simply works in its own alternate universe.
This is rather confusing once you remember that Xenophilia in itself is clearly an AU.
Everypony wants to be inside Rainbow Dash too. And I don't think RD even knows this.
3364798
yep (also known as the "worst possible thing" story).
Lyra said something about lero seeing far and seing a lot, do ponies have bad sight or something?
3364785 It's not a spoiler to say yes, she did.
3364845 I had an idea for one. A few others had an idea for one. I don't think one was ever written, but it's something I'd like to write at some point. If I have the time.
This is a semi-officially-endorsed continuation. It works in the same 'verse, but there's no strict Xenophilia canon except what was in the original story. AA did help out with a fair few chapters, however.
3364848 Completely oblivious.
3364831
3365035 Horses don't have the same visual acuity as humans. They paradoxically tend to be far-sighted as well, giving them a relatively narrow field where they can make out detail. Of course these are ponies, not horses, but the idea that they can't resolve detail at the same distance as a human just feels right to me. We're endurance predators; we need to be able to see things a long way away so we can keep chasing them, whilst a horse or a ony only needs to be able to see things close enough to be considered a flight threat.
3365355
That's interesting, the night sky must be a blur without telescopes (Poor luna) and canterlot must be less than a blur from ponyville side of things
3364798 Same here. Doubly funny in that it's Lyra speaking
(I'm a proofreader for DNE)
Oh Lyra, you should know Twilight by now - of course she thought it through! She just might not have thought about it in conventional ways. Twilight is at least as loopy as you are, and I suspect she's one of the ponies about whom Pinkie Pie sometimes thinks "that mare crazy!"
3365355 I agree on ponies sight abilities. They may have a better sense of smell or hearing but they are not good with eyes...well maybe except pegasi.
Another male in the herd? Hard thing for Lero. I doubt he will be willing to share his girls with another man. He can deal with having basically a harem, but other male in such situations is a rival. I'm not even going to try to speak about him even ending up in snu-snu situation with another guy.
Another female on the other hand...like griffin *cough* Gil*cough*da*cough*. Why not? It'll be even more fun if another one was strictly homosexual. Hard to bend into another side like RD was with Twi. That'll be something new in this herd... and she would not add another member who would cause snu-snu to death for Lero.
i may be rong but isint it supost to do a bit into the background of the humen socity
Too short. Want more!!!!
Someone really should write the AU of what if Lyra got Lero first.
Oh! I also hate how it always comes off as Lero is a lost puppy without his Dash. I understand she was first and he may have stronger feelings for her but there are two other wonderful mares for him. So even if Dash isn't there he should at least be able to enjoy the time with them and not be so paranoid about not being with Dash. It makes it seem like his love for Dash is a 10/10 and Twi and Lyra are sitting at a 7/10. They should be at least a 9/10 or more like a 9.99/10. They rock too and it seems kind of a dick move to be so obvious about his obsession with Dash in front of them which would totally be a slap in the face for them. If he is gonna be that way at least be subtle. I just want some even loving for the other lovely ladies
3365035
I would imagine unicorns and earth ponies to have typical prey vision (great peripheral vision, but not so great distance wise.) Unlike a predator's vision which is great for distance but not so much on peripheral. Pegasus I believe would have to have better long distance vision if they didn't want to crash all the time.
Do we know which event the "17 09 1215" entry, the one that was torn, refers to?
I notice the subsequent entry comes a single day later and seems to describe the argument dealing with Twilight's insecurities and her spirited make-up with Lero.
3366915 I think it has more to do with him being afraid of falling through the clouds without the fastest flyer in Equestria being there to catch him.
I'm confused about the girls' hatred for Twilight's Mother, for Twilight I can remember and a bit understandable about why she doesn't like her mother that much, I don't think I've ever seen a fic about Dash interacting with Twilight's mother except far in the future. From Lyra's entry, I feel like she's kind of a boring complainer, rather than an "eccentric" pony. I might have to read the other entries about Twilight's mother in this fic again, it's just that I find it strange and sad that Lyra ended up hating her as she did.
3366915
I might be inclined to agree, but I think it's because Lero still has that monogamy mindset about Dash being his girlfriend. Anyway I think the uneasiness he feels here is about Dash not being there to catch him if he slips and fall like another user said to you.
3367138
That's what it is. She probably recorded her thoughts and fears as they relate to the matter before rethinking things and tearing it out.
3365910
That would create some interesting conflict situations to explore, wouldn't it?
After all, the other stallion is used to the Equestrian her model. He likely wouldn't understand any too noticeable agressiveness, perhaps misunderstanding it.
For that potential alone I'd like to see this side explored.
3367728
Which I totally understand. BUT, he does several other times in several other stories. Most I think in the main side stories and I also believe a couple times in the Main story. Can't remember 100% because the massive amount of Xenophilia stories can start to blur.
3369262
I can kinda understand the Dash being his girlfriend thing but I would hope he would have moved past that by this point. As I said though, I do understand the having Dash to save your ass if you fall through the clouds. But have some faith in Lyra. She may not be a strong caster and saving him if he fell might be difficult for her but I highly doubt she would let the spell come anywhere near running out before a re-cast. Done ranting
Oh. On the other hand it would be interesting to see ponies reaction to Lero telling them about how humans have been hunting animals in times were pointy sticks were in use. Oooh I reaaly want to see their reaction after hearing that these "weak" humans by simply walking have been tiring animals to the point they were easy to hunt.
3365355
Yeah, I've always wanted to see this, since it seems like it would be such a huge clash. The average person would not only not want to share, but would almost certainly take it as a very large insult since it's suggesting they're not good enough.
Maybe someday eh?
3364530 Eeerm... I'm not too sure how I'd feel about that.
3364660 Out of curiosity, is it just me, or is every single author writing in the Xeno-verse afraid to write about a one-on-one sex scene between Lero and Lyra?
3406375
Maybe it's because Lyra is not a very well established character in canon. What are they about: Dash is the confident athlete, Twi is the scholar, but Lyra is... the kung fu master / secret police agent? It's a bit hard to see how she relates to the others.
3413304 So? That's what the whole creative-writing process is about! You develop her character as we see her interact with the others. Come on, do I have to spell it out?
Little did they know, Lyra was in fact the far more deadly of the duo
Okay, so maybe RD is a little bent
Heh. Loopy Lyra.
Looks like Lyra would have preferred monogamy... huh. Didn't really see that coming
One remark:
> I shall choose to view as a good thing
"to view [that] as a good thing"?
3481977
Twilight been eating too much fudge again?
Hmm, I seem to be the only person who actually likes Star Sparkle. Oh well.
Delicious.
Hopefully will manage to write this correctly: If I got this right, you are attempting to flesh out the headcanon given in the Xeno story, yes? If so, and if possible, do you think you could give a bit of a run-down or resume of it as a whole? Or at least the "relationship views". Know I'd get much more out if I read it. But not overly a fan of reading seeming self-insert (well, that's sorta what I've been told Xeno is about) fics not even applicable or aimed to me xP
Rather interesting.
Hope to read more!
... I thought that said Corpse.
Wow, really? I wouldn't describe her that way ... I mean she's better than my mother.
Depending on the night, literally?
7955852
Oof
Such a shame this isn't continued... I really miss the Leroverse