Sir John Falstaff had finally found himself in a spot he couldn't worm his way out of.
Now that Prince Hal has finally become King Henry V, he is purging the waywardness of his youth, starting with the rowdy friends he once knew. Some thrown in jail, some kicked out onto the street, all lost without a place in the world they once knew.
Their "daring" (sort of) escape leads them through a strange enchanted forest, where Falstaff and his band of travelers find themselves in a wondrous strange land, filled with magical talking horses. The former bandits seek refuge here, while trying to reconcile their decidedly un-pony-like natures with the social norms of their new hosts.
But interdimensional portals don't just randomly open on their own. And someone else from their old world has arrived too...
Update: Now with editing and contributions from a published novelist who worked as a professional editor for two decades (and also happens to be my dad).
Also special thanks to (and promotion for) my backup editing team:
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JMaster
Quite enjoyable. I must admit I'm not familiar with the Shakespearian characters, but from what I see you've done a good job establishing their situation and personalities. Ponies are just fine too.
I especially like Pinkie Pie's description in the Dramatis Personae. :)
Looking forward to more.
Also:
YESSS. He sounds like...well, like Falstaff! Which is quite a feat...
You're making me want to reread King Henry IV, both parts...
Oh. my. Celestia. That Makes SO MUCH SENSE!!!
This marks the point at which my nonstop stream of laughter began. xD
MOAR!
2061896 I knew you'd like that one.
Watch for more. Some of the references (not that one, but some of them) might be foreshadowing...
Looks good so far.
This is still one of THE most original ideas for a crossover in the fandom.
I love the idea that soliloquies are an actual function of the universe that Sir Falstaff comes from, treating both universes as fictional in a way.
I think that this is one of the most brilliant and imaginative stories on the site. Another excellent chapter.
You do know that since the likes are only at 16, you are going to have convince a mod or admin why they should add this, personally?
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...Oops. Which group did I jump the gun on?
3779834 The Good HiE List.
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Ah. Sorry about that. I could have sworn I checked the rules of each group.
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I submitted this story to The Good HIE List and sent Mr. Stargazer a private message explaining why I felt that the story ought to be included. I hope that was alright.
3783400 its alright, I didn't know if you'd sent it or not, so I was checking
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Are you a mod for The Best HIE?
3784025 No, why do you ask?
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The way you were taking it kind of sounded like you were.
3787149 Oh, though I wish I was mod of a group, I'm not. I do have good mod skills, though
Hmm not many votes up or down, story looks interesting enough into my to read later list it goes.