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Pyromanecer


Doesn't actually wear hats.

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Mailponies, the couriers of Equestria, carry important documents and packages back and forth throughout the land. Known for being kind, steadfast, and reliable, they are bound by a code of conduct detailing how to behave. In this code, an emphasis is placed on camaraderie between fellow mailponies. They are to trust, assist, and cooperate with each other whenever they can.

When mailmare Ditzy Doo finds an injured stallion by the edge of the Everfree Forest, she takes him under her wing. Upon waking, she discovers that he is, in fact, another mailpony, bound by the same creed as her. Through an adherence to the rules and the kindness of her heart, she allows the stallion to stay with her until he recovers. What will life be like for him under the Doo roof? More importantly, will he survive Dinky?

Art by http://artistic-derp.deviantart.com/

Chapters (10)
Comments ( 98 )

I'M NOT DEAD.
I'M JUST VERY SLOW.

I've noticed a theme in this....Tempest Rider and Ditzy quoting the rules before explaining why they're doing something. By the end of it, we'll probably have a complete set.

This both most enjoyable and stars one of my favorite ponies. I'd call it aderpable, but I think I'd have to hit myself on principle.:derpytongue2:
Very nice interpretation of Ditzy's cutie mark, by the way. Deep and well thought out.

In this chapter, I got to look up horse breeds on Wikipedia and drop a sock full of change onto a table to see what sound it made. Writing is fun!

On a related note, horse puns are hard.

Which, of course, presents an obstacle to the writers themselves; trying to find punny expressions that call to mind the equine nature of the characters is, as the Joes would say, half the battle.

Must... avoid... ranting... about... hate... for... horse-puns.... I die a little inside every time I write out the word "everypony."

Anyway, another adorable chapter. I typically find myself drawn towards darker stuff, but your story is one of the few feel-good fics I enjoy. Smart Ditzy is the best Ditzy, in my opinion, and I love your version of Dinky too. Looking forward to the next update.

Thanks you made my day with this story :D anyways......MailMare scenes tingling......DITZY TO THE RESCUE :derpyderp1:......:derpyderp2:.....:derpytongue2:..........:facehoof: Keep up the great work cant wait to see whats next!!

I'm continuing to love this. I'm not sure when I became a Ditzy fanboy, but I am now, and this story makes me glad to be one. Looking forward to more.

Everybody loves Ditzy :derpytongue2:

Who has a Derpy fanfiction and a terrible work ethic? Someone who just updated his story!

I need more synonyms for "smile."

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I can only think of two at the moment but they're not one word synonyms
"his face beamed with happiness" or "his lips slowly curved upwards"

You're not the only writer to imagine her to be part chameleon....that being said, I'd rather not know why Dinky calls whatever the Sandwich Place either.

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maybe grin?

Heh, great fic, I just love how you characterize the characters.

Dinky Doo is adorable.

I didn't expect to actually get answers for the smile thing. Thanks, guys!

Your Dinky is perhaps the greatest Dinky in the history of Dinkies. Mine can only gape in astonishment and awe at the fantastic and bizarre creature you have created. Well done, sir.

Oh, and the story continues to be most enjoyable.

What do you mean they don't serve sandwiches?:rainbowhuh:

.....Grat, now I REALLY wanna know why she calls it the Sandwich place.....If you throw that in later...I'll be like...
:rainbowhuh: Then
:derpyderp1::rainbowderp:
and
:yay::pinkiegasp:
and end with a coolface like so...
:moustache:

My excuse is Skyrim.
To make up for the unacceptably long wait, have an extra-long chapter, and new description, and a picture! The picture is mediocre at best, but at least it's something to recognize and that little blank space isn't mocking me anymore.

Pegalisus the Mad? I see what you did there.

Now I really want to hear his whole crazy story with the hampsters.... You should add a bonus chapter at the end with an explanation. It could be called tempests wild ride!:pinkiehappy:

man the sails, we have a shipper on deck. i wonder if two-tone is acquainted with the spa sisters.

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Skyrim is a very valid excuse :eeyup:

Congratulations. You have given me a headcanon voice for Ditzy's boss combined with an unexpected shot of nostalgia. Oh, 2 Stupid Dogs...

"The Porcelain Horseshoe" First thing I thought of? A toilet seat. :derpytongue2: Also, "sweetbread" is a term for the thymus gland of calves, lambs, and piglets. Just an FYI...

Lastly, that last line... I'm with Ditzy on that one. Priceless.

Fantastic as always. I look forward to more.

Mr. Hollywood reference!!!!

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Not quite. Maybe a little implied shipping, but that's the limit for this story.
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Sorry, man. I have no idea what that is.

Also, I noticed that the word count is exactly 18,001. Well, there goes my nerves.

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"Isn't that cute...BUT IT'S WRONG" is a line done a character named Mr. Hollywood from the cartoon series Two Stupid Dogs

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Oh, that's his name? I always just called him "that triangle guy." Now I know better! Thank you!

Alternative titles include: "Bugger all happens but Dinky playing in a box is cute so that's fine"
and
"Skipping the entire week Tempest stays felt like a cop-out so I wrote this"

By my standards, this is a fairly quick update! Maybe I'll be able to release two chapters this month!
... and there goes my sense of accomplishment.

dinky in a box. THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!

It's official. Dinky is best pony. :pinkiehappy:

That's so cute!:twilightsmile:

Good chapter. Nice and sweet.

Maximum dawww levels reached!
Seriously, I love this story. It's so underrated. The fic as great character interaction, romantic tension, heartwarming moments and a fantastic sense of humor. I mean it's so well written , the dialogue is sharp and witty and your OC is very likeable. My only compliant is that I wish the fic's cover image was as amazing as the fic itself.
I also loved the Jurassic Park reference.

Peace Out.

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I know. Any suggestions? I'm a terrible artist and I'm too paranoid to take stuff from anywhere without asking. I mostly just put that up because that little blank spot was staring at me in disdain and I felt it was better to have something recognizable there so people looking for the story don't just skip over it because they missed the title.

BOXES FOR THE BOX GOD
CARDBOARD FOR THE CARDBOARD THRONE
SANDWICHES ARE THE COIN OF PYXIS' REALM, AND DITZY IS THE PAYMASTER
OTHER SHOUTED LITANIES REGARDING CUTE PONIES HIDING IN BOXES
AAAAAAAA SO CUTE

ROYAL CANTERLOT VOICE BECAUSE I CAN'T CONVEY MY ENJOYMENT ANY OTHER WAY

At first, I thought Dinky was imitating Solid Snake. However, it quickly became apparent that being a master of stealth and assassination was not enough for possibly the most adorable background character in existence. All Hail Pyxis the Eternal; may Her mastery of all things Cardboard and Three-Dimensional last forever.

I'm also going to agree with thewaffler's comment; this is easily the most heart-warming story on my tracking list. Adorable characters, great comedic elements, and a sweet and simple plot that just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when I'm reading it. Brilliant job thus far; can't wait for the next chapter.

As for finding a new title image, I'd recommend just checking out EQ Daily's Drawfriends every day. It might take a while, but odds are you'll eventually find something that works for your story.

Brace yourself, Dinky in a box meme is coming... (i hope )

celestia won't like the flaming rice once nature calls hahahah

New image by Artistic Derp, who is very kind and likes dancing turtles.

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That would make me feel very powerful.
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I think being the goddess of the sun, the hottest thing in Equestria, might grant some immunity to the aftereffects of spicy food.

Pyrotechnic tendencies, tactical prodigy, delusions of godhood...

Really, Ditzy, it's not going to be a stallion humoring her that's going to push your daughter to a life as a warlord. She seems born for it. In our tongue, she is Dinkahkin, Boxborn! FUS RO DERP!

...Oh dear. I'm sorry, I appear to have crossed the memes.

I just read the description for the first time since I wrote it. If shame were currency, I would be able to see Bill Gates through a glass-bottomed boat.

Please, if I ever write something that English-shamingly bad again, feel free to hit me. Hit me with something sharp.

Also, new chapter should be up before the new year. Hopefully.

Scratch that; dentist trip made me lose a day and my momentum. Good news, though: it decided to be a long chapter!

"Hey," said a voice in my head, "This chapter is too long, and your readers have waited a long time. You should split it in two."
Alright, I conceded, But this is the final time I take your advice, voice. The last time I listened to you, I ended up arrested.
"I said I was sorry!"

A bit of advice, don't listen to "Hot For Teacher" while looking at ponies in another tab. You will have disturbing images of Cheerilee that will never go away.

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