So this is what's been holding up the story from being marked as complete.
Disappointing, I know.
Since you're reading this, I might as well take the chance to point out to anyone who's missed it:
- Like Two Peas in a Pod is a fantastic story about Twi and Shine's "first time". WIthout this fic, "Complicated Relations" wouldn't exist. Flutterwhy4 is an amazing author. - I also took some influence from the (non-clop) story For a Brother's Love by Alfalfa Falafel. That story has very few views, and I really think it deserves more. - If you're looking for a different take on TwiArmor clopfiction, I particularly enjoyed Vindicated Depravity by Anonymous Pegasus.
Thanks to everyone for your likes, comments, and favourites. I never imagined this story would become so popular. I will try to take time to answer at least some of the comments this story has gotten, but there are so many! Please don't be offended if I miss yours.
"The sons of the prophet Were valiant and bold And quite unaccustomed to fear But of all the most reckless Or so I am told Was your Shinging Armor, my dear."
1705406 I read all of those stories and I have to say that baring 'Like Two Peas in a Pod' yours was the best. Don't get me wrong 'Vindicated Depravity' was an enjoyable story, and I really liked the tone of 'For a Brother's Love' especially the ending, and 'Like Two Peas in a Pod' just doesn't count because it's basically a prequel, although if it did count I think it might win, but other than that your story wins in my heart.
Another great chapter, though it does seem out of place in this order. It feels like it should go before Expectations as a sort of prelude on Shining's side the way the Prologue was for Twilight.
But that's just like, my opinion, man. Still an excellent chapter of an excellent story. I won't beg for a sequel, but if you wrote one I'd sure as hell read it, with or without clop.
All in all, excellent job. Thank you for taking the time to entertain the seething masses, your time and effort are genuinely appreciated.
170547017067871707966 Yep, I wanted to show how strong Shining's connection to his sister was, and I did figure this was a nice explanation for how he ended up at the wedding brainwashed all of a sudden. It made sense that Twilight was the reason. That doesn't explain why the other Mane 5 didn't go looking for her, but I can only do so much...
1708286 Especially you! Getting this story together I had to cut back on reading other fics, but I religiously kept up with "Flitter"! Somehow it wasn't in my favourites yet... just fixed that!
1705669 I'm not gonna lie. Probably not, and definitely not anytime soon. Sorry.
1706827 "Distractions" started life as a part of "Questions". It was meant to be a proper flashback, either as Shining telling Twi about what happened, or just silently thinking about it as he held her at the end. Ultimately, it got separated completely from "Questions". I do think it belongs here and I really wanted to include it even though, technically, the whole story would've worked without it. My mistake was publishing out of order. After "Resolutions" and the Epilogue, I'm sure I disappointed a lot of people with this little thing. Oh, and there is a pattern to the chapters: 1. Ponyville 2. Sex 3. Non-sex flashback explaining the end of the previous chapter 4. Sex 5. Non-sex flashback explaining the end of the previous chapter 6. Sex 7. Ponyville
Thanks for reading, and I'm very happy you liked it!
I absolutely LOVE when cannon holes are filled and patched near seamlessly with fan work explanations, making the ability to imagine the good story actually happening in the background of the show SOAR.
So this is what's been holding up the story from being marked as complete.
Disappointing, I know.
Since you're reading this, I might as well take the chance to point out to anyone who's missed it:
- Like Two Peas in a Pod is a fantastic story about Twi and Shine's "first time". WIthout this fic, "Complicated Relations" wouldn't exist. Flutterwhy4 is an amazing author.
- I also took some influence from the (non-clop) story For a Brother's Love by Alfalfa Falafel. That story has very few views, and I really think it deserves more.
- If you're looking for a different take on TwiArmor clopfiction, I particularly enjoyed Vindicated Depravity by Anonymous Pegasus.
Thanks to everyone for your likes, comments, and favourites. I never imagined this story would become so popular. I will try to take time to answer at least some of the comments this story has gotten, but there are so many! Please don't be offended if I miss yours.
Absolutely love to see that Shining's devotion to his "first girl" can drive a queen mad. I think the element of loyalty would do well with him.
1705406 lol nice chapter
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SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT.... That is all
Sequel? No?
"The sons of the prophet
Were valiant and bold
And quite unaccustomed to fear
But of all the most reckless
Or so I am told
Was your Shinging Armor, my dear."
1705406 I read all of those stories and I have to say that baring 'Like Two Peas in a Pod' yours was the best. Don't get me wrong 'Vindicated Depravity' was an enjoyable story, and I really liked the tone of 'For a Brother's Love' especially the ending, and 'Like Two Peas in a Pod' just doesn't count because it's basically a prequel, although if it did count I think it might win, but other than that your story wins in my heart.
I think better remove this chapter.
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-facehooves- I can't believe you posted that here.
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Further proof for my theory that Chyrsalis was a robot. Only a retard or a robot with a basic logic board wouldn't be able to figure it out.
And I thought I was the only one who could double fun. Nice work Softy8088! Was a enjoyable and.. pleasing fic to read!
Not what I was expecting, but nice nonetheless. Shows just how much Shiny cares for his sister, and patches one of the episode's plot holes.
Another great chapter, though it does seem out of place in this order. It feels like it should go before Expectations as a sort of prelude on Shining's side the way the Prologue was for Twilight.
But that's just like, my opinion, man. Still an excellent chapter of an excellent story. I won't beg for a sequel, but if you wrote one I'd sure as hell read it, with or without clop.
All in all, excellent job. Thank you for taking the time to entertain the seething masses, your time and effort are genuinely appreciated.
Sure is dedicated isn't he?
Hee. I loved it ^_^
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Yep, I wanted to show how strong Shining's connection to his sister was, and I did figure this was a nice explanation for how he ended up at the wedding brainwashed all of a sudden. It made sense that Twilight was the reason.
That doesn't explain why the other Mane 5 didn't go looking for her, but I can only do so much...
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Thanks! Glad you liked.
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Especially you! Getting this story together I had to cut back on reading other fics, but I religiously kept up with "Flitter"! Somehow it wasn't in my favourites yet... just fixed that!
1705669
I'm not gonna lie. Probably not, and definitely not anytime soon. Sorry.
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"Distractions" started life as a part of "Questions". It was meant to be a proper flashback, either as Shining telling Twi about what happened, or just silently thinking about it as he held her at the end. Ultimately, it got separated completely from "Questions". I do think it belongs here and I really wanted to include it even though, technically, the whole story would've worked without it. My mistake was publishing out of order. After "Resolutions" and the Epilogue, I'm sure I disappointed a lot of people with this little thing. Oh, and there is a pattern to the chapters:
1. Ponyville
2. Sex
3. Non-sex flashback explaining the end of the previous chapter
4. Sex
5. Non-sex flashback explaining the end of the previous chapter
6. Sex
7. Ponyville
Thanks for reading, and I'm very happy you liked it!
This shit needs a sequel
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Good imagery. Couple typos:
("amount of worry")
("able to buy")
Because no one did it:
I absolutely LOVE when cannon holes are filled and patched near seamlessly with fan work explanations, making the ability to imagine the good story actually happening in the background of the show SOAR.
This is my new headcannon.
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there is http://www.fimfiction.net/story/106339/winters-child
1989184 Damn, this new headcannon makes that song kinda fucking terrifying.
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I know right?
(I just went to the right chapter and found that you did)
Am I reading this backwards???
Whew, short, but intense D:
Liked it.