Disgust… hatred… the only two words which best described the feelings of one tiny little foal sitting and shivering in the darkness of the caves she called home since arrival. Cozy Glow shook vigorously, nearly freezing to death in the cold darkness. The land of Equestria had officially turned to winter. The usually dark, cold cave she and the remainder of the Dark Order resided in was now colder than ever, the freezing air blowing briskly through the caverns.
“I-I-I h-h-hate w-w-winter…” She shook.
“Oh, quit your griping, will you?!”
Cozy turned with a glare toward Tirek, who looked down upon her. The giant centaur merely glared back toward the little filly, as he walked off towards the center of the cave where the Dark Order usually met. Cozy picked herself upon her shaky hooves, strolling against the cold and followed closely behind him.
“You know Tirek, I personally hate the idea of Hearth’s Warming Eve,” Cozy told the centaur. “I mean… a bunch of ponies gathering around giving presents and singing songs. Like that really keeps the Windigos at bay?”
Tirek merely groaned while clutching his aching head. For the past few weeks, since winter arrived in Equestria, he’d listen to Cozy Glow complaining about winter and especially Hearth’s Warming. She just never seemed to shut up about how much she despised the season.
“I sear, if I have to hear even ‘one’ more complaint out of you over the season I’ll sew your mouth shut!” Tirek threatened.
“As if!” Cozy scoffed. “You know as well as I do the Benefactor needs all of us for what’s coming. Meaning you can’t do anything to me.”
“What is it you hate about the holiday so much anyway?” Tirek asked her. “Celestia forbid you don’t get enough presents overflowing in your own house.”
“I don’t know…” Cozy shrugged. “I just hate it.”
“Hmph… fine, I didn’t even want to know anyway.”
At that moment, the Mysterious Benefactor strolled into the area and as usually arrived with a robe covering every possible semblance of their being. Following behind the Benefactor was their newest addition to the group: Chickenstein. Following a successful experiment with the Randomonium, the seven-foot chicken monster was now their most obedient servant… a creature of very few words. Once the Benefactor stopped, Chickenstein loomed around and drew out a tiny brush from its inside vest pocket and proceeded to dust off the throne chair before the Benefactor could take their seat.
“Congratulations Cozy Clow,” The Benefactor told her. “You’ve been granted an assignment that will be just perfect for you.”
“Oh yeah?” Cozy perked, with interest. “What might that be?”
“You are to sneak to that wretched nest of filth they call ‘Ponyville’ and wreak as much havoc as possible.”
This made Cozy Glow’s face light up like the lights on a Hearth’s Warming tree.
“Now that sounds fun!” Cozy grinned maliciously. “So… what am I targeting exactly?”
The Benefactor grinned beneath their hood as they thought of the perfect place to strike to ensure some chaos. Somewhere chaos thrived itself into its very foundation and required to go less it brought everyone together to learn what they have in store next.
“Discord’s Theatre…”
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The crisp air blew a cold breeze across all of Equestria, as a thick white blanket of fresh fallen snow littered the grounds. In the town of Ponyville, a feeling of merriness and joy could be felt as every pony prepared for a glorious Hearth’s Warming Eve. Little foals raced amuck, playing games in the snow, and enjoying all the happiness the holiday had to offer. And such joy and splendor on this merry time of the year, as ponies decorated their homes with wreaths and lights or laying out fresh warm pies along the window, every citizen in town broke out in song.
In the midst of all the excitement for the holiday, a single small figure dressed in a heavy-set robe strode through the merry assembly of singing ponies and other creatures visiting for the holidays. The figure hardly paid little heed to the chariots carrying little foals delivering bags of toys for other kids in need or even the one group of Hearths Warming carolers in the midst of the square. Shadows loomed over the robed visitor, who quickly ducked along the side of a house and looked up.
Spreading snowing clouds across Ponyville, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were hard at work helping the other Pegasi set the clouds together for a light snowfall. Like the ponies passing across the surface below them, they too were dressed in winter coats to keep extra warm and were also happy knowing that with the arrival of Hearths Warming Eve it shan’t be long till the big day tomorrow. Rainbow Dash’s eyes soon spot something in town and dives toward the ground. The hooded figure froze anticipating she was coming to it. But instead, Rainbow zipped by and landed right under a mistletoe, where her dear mare-friend Applejack stood. They smiled upon seeing each other and gave a kiss to each other.
*SNAP!*
A flash of light and a click draws the pair around as Pinkie Pie stood within six feet with a camera in her hooves. She knelt it down and chuckled merrily as her two friends shook their heads with annoyance. Pinkie suddenly saw a passing Griffon strolling casually across town and quickly put on a Hearth’s Warming hat on his head before letting him go. And strolling by, other ponies were walking about carrying warm trays of pies and pastries to bring to their families for a lovely feast.
While every pony else seemed distracted, the tiny, robed figure tried to quickly pave their way through the swarm of merriment and cheer. In such a hurry they nearly bumped into a pony carrying a box of ornaments and other decorations. But the pony in question kept going as he met with another group in town square where a huge Hearths Warming tree stood. Every pony and every creature volunteering were hanging decorations and ornaments. And no other pony was more fit for the job than one Miss Rarity herself, with her husband Erik and sister Sweetie Belle helping out.
In town, there were two foals in particular enjoying this holiday: Pound and Pumpkin, the Cake twins. Currently, they were in the process of building a giant snow pony right outside Sugarcube Corner. The two little twins had certainly grown in recent years, from two tiny babies who once drove poor Pinkie Pie bonkers when she first babysat to the foal and filly they are now. Sure, they still drive the mare stark-raving mad occasionally, but now they were more mature and didn’t do so as often.
Currently, the two tiny ponies were wrapping up their work on their snow pony. Pound carefully placed two coal eyes on the face while Pumpkin wrapped a long orange scarf around it. Stepping back, the two children admired their work.
“Pumpkin, this just might be the best snow pony we’ve ever made!” Pound admired.
“You’re welcome,” Pumpkin smirked.
Pound turned and glared toward his sister.
“Don’t you mean ‘thank you’?” He asked seriously. “I’m the one who did most of the work!”
“Nuh uh!” Pumpkin shot back.
"Uh huh!"
"Nuh uh!"
"Uh huh!"
This went on for a good five minutes before things between the twins quickly got physical. Pound leapt onto his sister, as they rolled about the snow passing the perplexed hooded figure (If any pony could see their face). It watch both foals duking it out, trying to gain the advantage over the other. But it was clear they were equally matched and yet it was such a spectacle the hooded figure could barely stifle a light chuckle.
“Ahem!”
All of a sudden, the sound of some pony clearing their throat put a stop to their senseless fight. The twins looked up and saw their mother and father glaring toward them. They quickly picked themselves off one another and dusted themselves off before grinning toward their folks with the biggest, most innocent smiles they could make.
“Hi mommy!” Pound greeted innocently.
“Hi daddy!” Pumpkin added.
“Now we’ve told you two time and time again,” Mr. Cake warned. “If you two can’t play outside without fighting, no playing outside at all.”
“Aww, but daddy—” Both twins whined.
“Your father’s right you two,” Mrs. Cake agreed. “If you can behave, you lose certain privileges. Now apologize to each other.”
Both twins groaned a bit before turning toward one another and mumbled a tiny apology. From behind Mr. and Mrs. Cake, Pinkie Pie arrived with Lil Cheese on her back. The little tyke was a year old now, so full of energy and just as rambunctious as his parents. From behind Pinkie, Cheese Sandwich and Diamond Tiara arrived.
Since the day the young filly chose not to follow her parents, the day they got banished from Ponyville, she’d been living happily with the cakes. When she ‘did’ hear from her parents, apparently the Riches set a new branch in Manehatten and were living as prosperous as ever. But Diamond Tiara could care less about their financial status, for she was much happier where she was now.
“Momma, snowy!” Lil Cheese babbled, pointing at the snow pony. “Snowy! Snowy! Snowy!”
“That’s right little cheesy-wheezy!” Pinkie said happily. “The biggest snow pony your cousins ever made.”
“Actually, I was the one that—” Pound started.
A quick glance from his parents made the young foal zip his muzzle shut before he got himself in further trouble. Diamond Tiara walked over to the snow pony, studied it up and down, and nodded with approval.
“It’s coming along nicely,” She complimented. “But there’s something missing.”
“There is?” The twins asked, in unison. “What?”
Diamond Tiara quickly raced back to Sugarcube Corner before coming back a minute later with a top hat in her teeth. She quickly chucked it up atop the snow pony’s head before stepping back and smiled with admiration.
“No snow pony is complete without a top hat,” She said.
“Not bad Diamond,” Cheese complimented. “But don’t you think it would be even more funny if it had big red shoes and crazy-looking hair. I mean when I was a wee colt, I loved making snow clowns for Hearth’s Warming. Funniest thing about them was rigging them to throw snowballs at passing ponies. One year, I got so creative I made one throw a snow ‘pie’ instead.”
To emphasize his point, Cheese Sandwich pulled out a cart of pies made entirely of snow and turned toward the twins and Diamond Tiara. The three all had wide eyes of fear before running away screaming, with Cheese running after them and trying to pelt them with pies. This caused everyone around them to laugh while watching Cheese and the children run amuck.
At that moment, the rest of the Mane Six gathered together in Sugarcube Corner, all dressed in their winter apparel. Rainbow Dash and Applejack looked cute together, walking up with a big scarf wrapped around both their necks which practically held them together. Fluttershy was dressed in winter boots, a scarf, and a fuzzy pai of earmuffs over her cute little ears. Rarity was dressed in a fancy ensemble of winter gear that seemed to be made of some type of white fur, ‘fake’ of course but still fashionable. Twilight wore boots and a scarf, while her now much larger dragon assistant Spike wore nothing.
Being a dragon meant he was already warm enough himself.
Lucky guy…
“Hey guys!” Rainbow greeted. “How’s everything going?”
“Oh Cheesy’s just chasing the kids around with a cart of snow pies,” Pinkie replied casually.
“Sounds like somethin’ ol’ Cheese Sandwich would do,” Applejack nodded, with a chuckle.
“Madame Rarity!” A voice called.
Every pony turned quickly as Rarity’s assistant, Parfaite, raced towards them. The young mare had worked with Rarity since Applejack and Rainbow Dash found her half dead in the forest the year before. She’d been attacked viciously by Timberwolves and amazingly managed to survive the ordeal. From what she told them she’d been forced from her home in Prance and came to Ponyville looking to start a new life prior to the attack.
Rarity, being the generous pony she was, graciously offered her to stay with her in the shop and work as her assistant till she got back on her hooves. However, in the year she’d been living with her, Parfaite had come to learn she actually liked working with Rarity. Ergo, she decided to make her residence permanent to continue working for Rarity.
“Parfaite, why are you in such a rush darling?” Rarity asked her.
“Monsieur Erik asked me to bring zis to you,” Parfaite responded.
The cream-coated Pegasus handed Rarity a beautiful baby blue scarf that seemed to be made from a very fine fabric. Rarity smiled and took the scarf with her magic, wrapping it around her neck.
“Well thank you Parfaite dear,” Rarity thanked her. “I must have forgotten it in my rush.”
“Oui mademoiselle!” Parfaite nodded. “Your husband feared zat you might get cold without it. I ran as I could so zat I may get it to you on time.”
“Erik’s so sweet to think of my well-being,” Rarity smiled. “And you Parfaite are the sweeting thing ever, running all the way out here just to give it to me.”
“Sank you madame,” Parfaite nodded. “I suppose I should return to ze boutique now.”
“Oh, don’t be silly darling,” Rarity said quickly. “Why not stay with us awhile?”
“Oh, I vould not wish to be a bozer,” Parfaite shook her head.
“Ah don’t sweat it Parfaite,” Spike assured her. “You’re part of the gang now. You can spend as much time with us whenever you’d like.”
“Hey guys!”
The addition of another new voice drew every pony toward Starlight Glimmer walking behind them. The lilac purple unicorn mare with the matching mane and teal blue stripe down the middle trotted toward her group of friends decked out in her winter apparel.
“What’s going on Starlight?” Twilight asked her apprentice.
“I just wanted to invite you guys to my big Hearth’s Warming Eve party I’m throwing later tonight,” Starlight said excitedly. “It’ll be so cool!”
“Ooh! Ooh! Will there be cake?” Pinkie asked.
“You bet!” Starlight nodded.
“Balloons?”
“Yep!”
“Streamers?”
“Uh… yeah?”
“Punch?”
“Uh huh!”
“And—”
Before Pinkie could say more, Rainbow quickly shoved her hoof over her mouth.
“Pinkie, I think it’s safe to say anything you’d find at a party will be there,” She groaned.
“YIPPEE!!!” She cheered, muffled.
The party pony grabbed her son off her back, into her hooves, and spun him around excitedly much to the little colt’s amusement. Everyone else shook their heads yet smiled because in the end they love their rambunctious friend.
“Anyway, who’d have thought Starlight Glimmer would be hosting a Hearth’s Warming Eve party of her own this year?” Spike asked.
“It’s all thanks to you and Twilight for showing me how much this holiday really means to Equestria,” Starlight replied. “I realized I’d been a stick in the mud about it for so long… figured I’d make up for lost time—”
“AAAAAAHHHHHH!!! FIRE!!! FIRE!!!”
Suddenly, all eyes turned, and their nostrils flared to the smell of smoke. The sound of screaming citizens drew the entire group to the side where they noticed a gigantic cloud of black smoke rising high into the air. And beneath the smoke, a bright glow came over the horizon.
“What’s going on over there?” Fluttershy asked.
“I don’t know,” Spike answered. “But black smoke and screaming ponies usually never ends well!”
“Let’s get over there fast!” Twilight said urgently. “Ponies could be seriously hurt!”
“Parfaite, run back to town as fast as you can!” Rarity instructed Parfaite. “Gather as much help as you can and meet us there.”
“Oui, madame!” parfait nodded.
Parfaite galloped at full speed through town as fast as she could. The Mane Six, Spike, and Starlight raced toward whatever was going on at the opposite end. Soon as they reached the grove and saw what was really going on, they were all horrified. Discord’s Theatre engulfed in a blaze of fire, flames rising high into the sky. Many ponies raced about in separate directions as they ran from the theatre just to escape the fiery blaze. The group quickly raced down the theatre, trying to help as many ponies escape as possible.
“What happened here?!” Twilight asked a stallion.
“A-A pony… in a hood s-showed up…” The stallion coughed. “Set the whole b-building on fire!”
“A pony in a hood?”
The stallion merely nodded, while coughing the smoke out of his lungs. After the group ensured every pony had been evacuated safely, they gathered together to investigate the reasoning behind the flame. While looking around, Spike spotted something caught under a burning piece of wood. Being a dragon, Spike was easily able to get it out of the flame and when he looked at it, he held a partially scorched hood as green as the bristles on a wintry tree.
Before he could come to some conclusion, Starlight noticed a tiny figure making their way down a dirt path behind the theatre. Upon closer inspection, she recognized a tiny filly appearing to be hauling a cart with all her might. And sitting in the midst of the cart was the magical television itself.
“Guys… it’s Cozy Glow!!!” She yelled. “And she’s got the television!”
“COZY GLOW?!?!?!” The group shouted.
“C’mon, every pony!” Applejack called out. “After her!!!”
Everyone charged behind Cozy Glow, who ran with all her might down the trail. But being so small, it did not take long for the group to catch up with her.
“Stop right there, Cozy Glow!” Twilight yelled.
The filly in question did indeed stop and turned back toward the group of ponies and the dragon standing behind her. A wicked grin spread across her face as she stared them down.
“Why Princess Twilight Sparkle, how nice to see you again!” She said sarcastically. “You know, I really have to say that theatre’s really cool. You might even say it’s the ‘hottest’ thing in town right now!”
“You’ve gone too far this time Cozy Glow!” Twilight spoke angrily. “Tormenting ponies is one thing but setting fire to an entire building of ponies is a crime even terrible for you!”
“Oh, I’m really going to enjoy bashing your flank kid!” Rainbow growled, cracking her hooves.
“Well… pretty tough to hurt me if you can’t… catch me!” Cozy smirked.
She quickly turned the dial on the television and the portal sprang to life. Cozy laughed madly as she jumped through the portal. Without hesitation, the group raced in behind her. To say that Hearth’s Warming was ruined was perhaps the biggest understatement so far, but they were determined to catch Cozy Glow and set things right. They screamed and flew through the portal, twirling and swirling in the winding tunnel of light and sparkles. They fell until all their bodies turned to microscopic size before they flew farther… and farther… and farther… till they flew toward… a snowflake?
and the adventure begins ^^
A new story's here,
Just in time for the snow.
Hope everyone's ready,
'Cause here we go!
I see Cozy with The Grinch and the Mane 7 & Spike with Cindy Lou Who
Why not indicate that it is the sequel to "Scooby Doo 2"?
Ah yes... the first of December faithful readers. This could only mean 'one' thing. 24 more days before the holiday event of the year, Christmas time. And what more appropriate way to continue the new season than by decking the halls with a yuletide holiday story. But rather than the usual expected choices when it comes to the Christmas season (From the stop motion animated flicks and even those other holiday films that play on loop nearly every December) we instead decide to take a look at the live action adaptation of one Seuss's most popular stories of all time. A story which in fact has been adapted many times and was one of the few that put his name on the map. And that story involving a certain... 'Grinch'.
And as it so happens with these holiday stories, all starts cheerfully at first with every pony gathered together to celebrate a glorious Hearths Warming together. So excited every pony is that even Starlight Glimmer aims to start an upcoming party to commemorate the season. But the holiday spirit is at great risk when it turns out a certain sociopathic filly has chosen this time of the year to attempt to spread chaos as a way of channeling her own frustrations. We never know much about Cozy Glow as far as 'why' she is evil, nor 'why' she would hate a holiday like Hearths Warming. All we know is that in all the chaos she's trying to help steal the magic from the T.V. and Discord's theater. And it's once again up to our favorite group of friends to set things right.
Of course I just know that the Doc is going to be PISSED when he finds out about this.
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Yes indeed. The season continues and this is only the beginning for what we have in mind.
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And with any luck, this project will be done just in time for Christmas.
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We shall see, we shall see... we've got it all figured out. Just got to tweak in a few scenes and everything will go as such.
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Number One: Shut up.
Number Two: It's no big deal. We'll get it on there.
I see you have already started The Grinch. Sweet. I still need to read some of the other stories, but trying to finish the next chapter quickly.
Since we're talking about Christmas and Jim Carrey, it's safe to announce that A Christmas Carol (2009) is gonna be part of The Disney Chronicles. I thought about it well and think it would make a great addition. There's gonna be extra elements in it from the novel and possibly from some other movie versions of the story. I think adding Starlight would be nice along with a very special guest that fits nicely in the tale.
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yes indeed. and by the way, happy holidays
So begins the next sequel, of our little ponies
They go on many adventures, not a lot of phonies
Now they must chase after an evil filly who is beginning to be an itch
And their next adventure is going to be about a Grinch.
Awesome opening, and Cozy Glow become a pyro maniac. I loved the scene with the Cake Twins building a snowman, and Cheese building snow clowns. That reminds me of one of my Favorite McDonalds commercials during Christmas time.
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Yeah, but I think things will be a little different this time.
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I think that would make for a wonderful addition to the Disney Chronicles. And most appropriate to cast Starlight Glimmer as a guest star. Given the fact in that one episode she was used to portray the 'Scrooge' of that one story who was required to receive visits from three spirits to warn her should she make an attempt to cast a spell to 'end' the holiday for good. I think she might be able to help Mr. Scrooge see the error of his ways and perhaps they may have a few things in common about their own misfortunes in life. Plus, Starlight's been in need of a stronger role since she was mostly a prisoner in that very first project.
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I loved this commercial. Such a heartwarming scenario involving one of the most iconic fast food mascots in history.
And thus another begins
And so it begins.
Put on your warm clothes, fellas. It's gonna be one cold adventure!
Me: GET THE FIRE BRIGADE
Everyone deep in Ponyville loved the holidays a lot,
But Cozy Glow... who lived with villains in out in the caves, did not.
She hated Hearth's Warming, every part of the season,
Now, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason.
It could be her head wasn't screwed on just right.
It could be perhaps that her shoes were too tight...
(Cozy Glow looks confused. "First, I don't wear shoes. Second, why would shoes affect how I feel about something? I don't get that.")
But the most likely reason of all, I should think,
Is Cozy Glow thought that her brain was two sizes too big...
But whatever the reason you might want to pick,
Cozy Glow spent her time, hating the tricks...
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In all seriousness, great start to the story, eagerly awaiting more... hee hee hee!
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It is one of my favorite Christmas stories. Charles Dickens sure was quite the author.
Did you know that the voice actor of Percival C. McLeach from The Rescuers Down Under played Scrooge in the 1984 version? Another favorite version of mine. There are also many people who prefer Alastair Sim's portrayal of the famous character.
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ahh the late george c scott, he was one of the best actors to do scrooge
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I know.
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but my first experience to a christmas carol would be mickey's christmas carol
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I can’t wait. Who knows? I mean what will the story have? Cindy Lou Whoasked Twilight about Cozy’s past (Before she became the villain they hate)? I’m just imagining the possibilities
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Great 'Nostalgia Critic' reference. Say what you will about Doug Walker nowadays, but that was funny!
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Another great version. I think it was my first one too.
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Ah yes I do recall that version involving Mr. Scott. I still have that VHS at home.
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it certainly is a great version. especially with mickey as bob crachit and scrooge mcduck as ebenezer scrooge
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Nice.
So now that Pound and Pumpkin are fillies it's time to give them voice actors I was thinking Pound could sound like Young Simba from the Lion King and Pumpkin could sound like Young Nala also from Lion King and what a great way to start a holiday story I'm going to enjoy this
a classic Christmas story begins.....
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foals. A filly is a young female, colt is a young male. Foal is the neutral term.
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Sorry sometimes I get that confused but like I said what a way to start a great holiday story I'm going to enjoy this
Here we go!
Oh!
......... I am both surprised, and not surprised that you're doing How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
Surprised, since the end of the last story indicated Harry Potter. But I am also unsurprised since..... well..... it's December. We HAVE to have a Christmas movie.
Anyway! How The Grinch Stole Christmas, huh? Have to admit, not exactly a favorite of mine. Then again, I didn't really like Phantom of the Opera as a film and still loved the Cinematic Adventure. I'm hopeful! We'll see how this goes!
........ Cozy, would you think for ONE. SECOND!?!?!?
Best Birthday Gift Evah!
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Eeyup
Wow. As usual, that was quick. Also, little thing I noticed bout Diamond Tiara as long as she's here. I noticed after her big redemption episode she kind of dissapeared. I don't know whether it was cause the fandom was "good riddance" with her or if the writers just didn't know what to with her. But on that last part, that's something that can work for her too. She's using the talent for a good cause, but hasn't quite figured out how to perfect it yet. Heck, have her grudgenly go to the CMC for help on this. Know its a character we kind of hated compared to Discord, Sunset, Starlight, or Trixie; but kind of feel she needed an extended redemption arc like other characters got.
I wish that Krampus would take her to the netherworld
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oh happy birthday 🎉🎂
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Thanks and Oh boy, what a way to start.
Welp, time to wait for Ph-D to start the first commentary so you can get a taste of the new holiday special Opening i whipped up!
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YEP!
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I didn't get hassle for doing the "show open" in the last story. I thought i was in the clear line of authorization.
someone check the theater.
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Discord is going to be very angry
A like in my comment if you think that Mr. E will finish this story on Christmas day.
Great Chapter Mr. E!
Question to Phantom-Dragon:
How is Equestria Folks going to Watch The Mane Six's Adventures now since Discord's Theater is in flames? (Sighs) Well At Least I hope the intermission room and the "Ponybook" are okay.
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Don't worry, they will think of something.