As Applejack's fillyhood friend, Countess Coloratura, is singing up on the stage, amid all of the flashing lights and music, Twilight Sparkle can't help but feel that there is something familiar about the mare.
Oh well, it's probably just her imagination. . . right?
Possible spoilers for the latest episode, The Mane Attraction.
Spoilers may be contained in comments.
Featured 11/23/15
12/06/15
Thanks for all of the support!
This was an amazing piece.
6660186 Thanks!
I am thinking about adding another chapter later on, though I am not sure when.
Hmm...
I could get behind this headcanon; and I'd like to see more of it.
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Clever.
This. Is.
AMAZING.
(sorry about that i posted by mistake before i was finished)
Well i do like this idea of Countess Coloratura being a Siren, it does make sense that there would be more then three in existence, heck i would not be surprised if they had there own undersea nation, though i doubt they have good relations to the other tribes if they are not thought of as Ponies.
Well done
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I really like how you've integrated the story with the events of the episode your depiction of Rara as a siren is intriguing, it makes wonder if her species really feed off only of negative emotions or if the Dazzlings were the exception. Who know, maybe she absorb energy from the happiness and love of her fans, like a Changeling, only without ill effects.
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Lovely, I liked how well you've got twilight down, it feels true to form. Also, I think you covered Twilight's self discussion fittingly, it didn't feel rushed or drag on as I was reading it.
Very awesome story.
I'm embarrassed to say it took me a very long time to realize the siren angle. First, I assumed Coloratura was somehow Twilight's mom in disguise (same mane color). Then, I thought alicorn. (Also have big flowy manes, Twilight mentioned 'three.') Then I figured Changeling. Silly me.
6661350 I'm throwing money at the screen why won't it work?
6661350 I agree with DerUbermensch! This must be done!!!!
*draws Coloratura in her siren form*
But seriously, when I first saw the episode I had the exact same thoughts as you did. Now my question is, can she shift between her true form and pony form?
6662365 Can you PM me with a link to your art? I want it!
This was cool! Very well laid out... And a good, eye catching plot. Nicely done!
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You should. This deserve a resolution.
Also, I want to know how Svengallop was dealed with. Bonus points if involving working for a certain Pink Mare as communitary service
I now want a Rarajack fic with this headcanon incorporated into it. That'd just be the best thing ever.
6662634 I already have in mind the right song for the task
6662552 Okay, as sure as I draw it.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw Rara and thought, oh, hi Sonata.
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... HEADCANON ACCEPTED! Razzle 'Dazzle' indeed!
Sirenology.
Well now, that's going to be a bit of a problem. A large part of whether I like this story or not depends on what happened to him. If it's the sort of suffering the loudest readers call for in these situation, it would be difficult.
When I first saw Rara I thought, "Is that Sonata?"
I won't be surprised if the idea that she's a siren becomes headcanon.
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Throwing in my agreement to the pot, stirring it with my anticipation.
Well if the Banished Sirens feed by inducing negative emotions.. Rara could be a Siren who feeds by inducing positive emotions. And feeding on positive emotion it would naturally reflect in personality. The Siren's feeding method seems distinctly different from Changelings, changeling seem to drain energy along with love, sirens seem to feed on the emotion itself, constantly being exposed to cheerful confident ponies would give Siren Rara both the energy she needs to survive and make her feel the same way. Making ponies feel good would literally be her lifeblood. Though I think it might make most sense if Rara was a Pony Siren Hybrid, explaining why she was raised as a pony, the parent who raised her was an earth pony the other a siren with sirens being a tribe of sea pony.
Well, now that I look at her...
Seriously though, this was kind of sweet. Twilight gets to be sort of right, and at the same time we get an aversion of Always Chaotic Evil. Honestly, this is perfect as is.
6662963 I plan to address that little tidbit in the next chapter.
Oh wow. It took me until the part where Twilight was spying on Coloratura and Applejack's argument to figure out where you were going with this. And then my playlist immediately started playing a song about the sirens just to rub it in my face. xD
Anyway, this was really cool idea, with a great execution. Following Twilight around in the background of the episode while she sorted her thoughts was very effective, and following this idea makes Coloratura an even more intriguing character.
Great work!
So I assume Twilight did something to prevent Svengallop from telling anyone? We won't ever know for sure unless the author decides to continue. But can you really blame him? Equestria doesn't have the best tract record for dealing with "Monsters", I'm sure the majority of ponies would be do the same.
I want more...now.
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6662365 I'm betting that her cutie mark isn't a real mark; it's an amulet that turns her into a pony so she can interact with ponies in a friendly way. Also, sometimes her music magic leaks into it, which is why it shines when she sings
Also, you must show me your art of Sirara
Yeah, when I saw the preview, I totally thought it was Sonata at first.
I...kinda want an extra chapter where Twilight asks Rara about her being a siren. But oh well~ Have a like!
6664285 Lucky for you, I have decided to add another chapter to this. Does this please you?
6664290 No.
6664322 Too bad I'm gonna write it anyway!
As so many others have already pointed out, it hangs together quite nicely once the author drew attention to the similarities between Coloratura and the Dazzlings. The big, multihued mane/hair, the singing, even the name's musical basis, it all fits.
Headcanon accepted .
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6664127 It's not done yet!
That's also a pretty good idea!
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*sees incomplete status* NEVERMIND THROWING MONEY AT STUFF WORKS
so, wait, what happened to that whiny manager?
6664820 (Wrings hands together) Soon child. . . soon.
A thumbs up and a track, wanna see where you go with the next chapter.
Also yessshhhhh I was so thinking the Dazzling stuff, was all like "...Sonata how'd you get here...and do you want a taco?"
Man, I'd love to see a story where Rara turns out to be the fourth siren sister, who's been agonizing for centuries about where the other three have gone, only for Twilight to tell her about them now and offer her a chance to see visit them in the EQG world. Jeebus, the feels you could wring out of a tale like that,
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EDIT: Just realized this was marked incomplete, so here's to hoping!
6661350 oh dude you should write this maybe it could take place after the episode where she finds out abour rara after the episode not during like this one maybe twi finds svengallop trying to blackmail rara but twi stops him in time then what you wrote happens and continue from that point
What an absolutely unique and intriguing idea--Counetess Coloratura as a siren!
Perhaps all sirens aren't evil. Maybe Rara derives her sustenance from happiness. Of course, this would leave her without any use for her hypnotic powers other than perhaps to allow ponies to experience euphoria.
Will Rara be able to reveal herself and teach Equestria that not all sirens are evil or dangerous? Hey, people do that with every other kind of creature!
I am most intrigued. I hope you choose to continue this at some future time.