My Little Pony VIII: Friendship is Music

[Kyouhen]

Hi guys!

I'll just leave it here

Bye guys!

I lol'd. Then I watched it again and lol'd some more.

Tee hee.

Oh yeah, in regards to the Repo thing, I'm not ignoring it. I've just never seen the show, so I can't comment. If I had an opinion, I'd help out.

Technically it's a movie, and yeah, I don't expect everyone to have seen it. Frankly I'm pleased that anyone in the thread has seen it at all.

[AlterForm]

Ach. You're just saying 'anyone could do it' because I can't put that to the test
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I will give it a shot when I get the chance too though. Pencil work tends to look hideous when scanned. Having an easy touch-up skill would be swell.

If you're working with actual scanned pencilwork, you have a bit more work to do. Mostly fiddling with brightness/contrast settings until you get a nice white background and then cleaning up any stray smudges. Still really straightforward once you figure out which buttons to press.

[Lix Lorn]

Changed my mind. As fun as it would be to redo the entire theme of Repo! I'm too much of a fan to do so. New cast!

Shiloh - Twilight
Nathan - Pinkie
Blind Mag - Fluttershy
Graverobber - Rainbow Dash
Rotti - Applejack
Luigi - Spike
Amber - Scootaloo
Ze Pavi - Rarity

Damn those Largo kids are hard to cast for this. I might change Luigi to Glinda, I dunno. Any ideas? Suggestions? Also I like Pinkie as Nathan because it's obvious when she goes split personality on people.

I sitll think Fluttershy would make a good Nathan.

LOOK! I MADE PONIES WITH THAT GENERATOR!

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My first OC, Joyful Skies. Her cutie mark is a heart, she leaves a trail of blue and pink hearts as she flies, and her special talent is divining other ponies perfect romantic matches.

Second, Scarlet Flair. She's a blank flank!! Her talent will probably be clothes and fashion, but despite her love of it she's sure that that's 'too obvious'. Other interests include paragliders and fire.

Third on our list, Sweet Dream, the nocturnal alicorn! A relative of Celestia, she'll one day guide the stars across the sky. For now, she runs a small centre where anypony can stay. You'll have to wake her up though, she sleeps during the day. Her cutie mark is a star peeking out from behind a cloud, and her trail is probably clouds.

Finally, we have Faithful Song. Faith is pretty much me as a pony, although I emphasised my love of music. She has an as yet unspecified trail when she flies, and my cutie mark is a spiral of hearts-starting large on the outside, and getting smaller and smaller as they spiral inwards and around into infinity. The hat was a gift from Braeburn. My boyfriend.

[Kyouhen]

I sitll think Fluttershy would make a good Nathan.

I'm almost tempted to recast Fluttershy as Luigi...

BRILLIANCE! Fluttershy can be Luigi, and Derpy can be Mag!

[Welf]

I'm cranky. Stupid fever and joint pain and waiting for calls.

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[Gadora]

Hi guys!

I'll just leave it here

Bye guys!

Dangit! I'd been sitting on that one, waiting for an appropriate time to spring that on the thread, but I seem to have waited too long.

[Gamerlord]

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[IMG]

.....What.

[Kyouhen]

I'm cranky. Stupid fever and joint pain and waiting for calls.

Thus, image dump: war edition.

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anarchianbedlam

Yay! Pinkie Pie throws all the best parties!

[vegetalss4]

I sitll think Fluttershy would make a good Nathan.

LOOK! I MADE PONIES WITH THAT GENERATOR!

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My first OC, Joyful Skies. Her cutie mark is a heart, she leaves a trail of blue and pink hearts as she flies, and her special talent is divining other ponies perfect romantic matches.

Second, Scarlet Flair. She's a blank flank!! Her talent will probably be clothes and fashion, but despite her love of it she's sure that that's 'too obvious'. Other interests include paragliders and fire.

Third on our list, Sweet Dream, the nocturnal alicorn! A relative of Celestia, she'll one day guide the stars across the sky. For now, she runs a small centre where anypony can stay. You'll have to wake her up though, she sleeps during the day. Her cutie mark is a star peeking out from behind a cloud, and her trail is probably clouds.

Finally, we have Faithful Song. Faith is pretty much me as a pony, although I emphasised my love of music. She has an as yet unspecified trail when she flies, and my cutie mark is a spiral of hearts-starting large on the outside, and getting smaller and smaller as they spiral inwards and around into infinity. The hat was a gift from Braeburn. My boyfriend.

Nice ponies Lix. I took the liberties of adding cutie marks too them, through I don't think I did the best job in the world. I hope you don't mind.

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[Aotrs Commander]

I'm cranky. Stupid fever and joint pain and waiting for calls.

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Well, I do keep umming and erring about doing a MLP:FiM starship...

Thought the first thing I thought of with that image was "Mane cast Transformers! W00t!" (With a Combaticon theme...) Which would be frighteningly awesome. Especially if they combined...

Though ponies vrs Pikachu was kind of depressing (Pikachu being my favourite Pokemon.) Ponies and Pokemon, together verses Bad Things would better...

[Lillith]

Not a pony watcher myself, but my friend linked me to this. I never laughed so hard and I figured I should link it in this forum's pony thread in case it hasn't yet. It's suited for work and everything.

[Lix Lorn]

Nice ponies Lix. I took the liberties of adding cutie marks too them, through I don't think I did the best job in the world. I hope you don't mind.

Aww, thanks!

[vegetalss4]

Not a pony watcher myself, but my friend linked me to this. I never laughed so hard and I figured I should link it in this forum's pony thread in case it hasn't yet. It's suited for work and everything.

yeah fun often result when you apply select amounts of science to fantasy.

[Grif]

I'm cranky. Stupid fever and joint pain and waiting for calls.

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Ullapool Caber Pinkie. Beware!

[Kyouhen]

Bugger, now I want to do The Great and Powerful Trixie as Amber and Twilight as Mag. But that leaves me without a Shiloh. A thousand curses!

[kpenguin]

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This got me thinking. Let's say the Mane Cast had TF toys made of them. I mean, they're both Hasbro, right? What vehicles would they transform into.

[darthbobcat]

This got me thinking. Let's say the Mane Cast had TF toys made of them. I mean, they're both Hasbro, right? What vehicles would they transform into.

Applejack: Pickup Truck
Fluttershy: Ambulance
Rainbow Dash: Fighter Jet
Twilight Sparkle: Bookmobile
Pinkie Pie: Clown Car
Rarity: A lambourgini or other expensive European car

[Etcetera]

Rarity: A lambourgini or other expensive European car

A Ferrari, obviously.

[Gadora]

This got me thinking. Let's say the Mane Cast had TF toys made of them. I mean, they're both Hasbro, right? What vehicles would they transform into.

Can ponies transform into anything other than cars?

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Alternatively, why can't we just have ponies that turn into robots?

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[Gamerlord]

Someone beat me to the punch for the Witcher 2 pony trailer.
Some odd choices for casting though.

[invinible]

Can ponies transform into anything other than cars?

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Alternatively, why can't we just have ponies that turn into robots?

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Corrected? first spoiler didn't show in Gadora's post.

[Grif]

Can ponies transform into anything other than cars?

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Alternatively, why can't we just have ponies that turn into robots?

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I'm suddenly reminded of cylon ponies. Again. Damn.

[darthbobcat]

My Little Pony
My Little Pony

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

My Little Pony
They are a bunch of robots in disguise
My Little Pony
Yes all of them, even Fluttershy

Get Energon
Shoot some guns
Protect the world for everyone
This show you're about to see
Galvatron called bad comedy

So My Little Pony
Did you know that it is time to roll ouuuuuuuuuuut?

[HalfTangible]

This got me thinking. Let's say the Mane Cast had TF toys made of them. I mean, they're both Hasbro, right? What vehicles would they transform into.

Mustangs.

[Welf]

Though ponies vrs Pikachu was kind of depressing (Pikachu being my favourite Pokemon.) Ponies and Pokemon, together verses Bad Things would better...

Pokemon and Ponies, let's see if I find something happy.

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And:

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Not related to above, just the combination of two things I like:

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Mustangs.

[RdMarquis]

*Whew* I've finished the first chapter of my crossover with Persona 4. As Fanfiction.net is not allowing me to reset my password, I'm going to repost it here, if that's okay.

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Chapter Midnight

Chapter 1: Twilight Sparkle and the New Beginning

If she had been able to see only the face of the pony before her, Twilight Sparkle would have assumed she was, in fact, talking to a narwhal. He was certainly the most unusual looking alicorn she ever met, though admittedly she didn’t know many alicorns. In fact, his race was only an assumption on her part. But what was she supposed to conclude, considering he had wings and a magical horn? Even if said horn was growing out of his face where a nose should have been. The rest of the alicorn was nothing to overlook either. He had wide, staring bloodshot eyes and an impish grin, both of which sent chills down Twilight’s spine. The alicorn dressed impeccably in a black silk suit and polished horseshoes of the same color. His mane was white and thin, while his hide was a shade of beige.

Less unusual were her surroundings. She was in a small library apparently built with comfort as well as research in mind. In front of the bookshelves lining the walls stood desks and comfortable looking couches with soft cushions. These seats, as well as the floor, were covered in blue velvet. A fire burned brightly in one corner, keeping the library dimly lit. In the back of the room stood a large window edged with an ornate, gold-trimmed frame. It had been diligently cleaned to allow occupants a view outside. However, the only thing visible was a swirling mist that obscured all else.

With all this in mind, Twilight Sparkle concluded that she was dreaming. The alicorn cheerfully assured her of this.

“My name is Igor, and I am delighted to make your acquaintance.” His voice was soft and calm. “This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter. It is a room that only those who are bound by a "contract" may enter. It may be that such a fate awaits you in the near future. Now then, why don't you introduce yourself…?”

Twilight had a million questions for him, but she found herself saying nothing but her name. Igor nodded.

“I see. Now, to business. Let’s take a look at your future, shall we?” His horn glowed, summoning a deck of cards onto one of the desks. Igor shuffled them, then counted out seven, arranging the cards in three rows, the first and the last containing two cards, and the center containing three. “Do you believe in fortune telling? Each reading is done with the same cards, yet the result is always different…Life itself follows the same principles, doesn't it?”

The first card he flipped over depicted the full moon, flanked by four stars. Beneath it, a building was collapsing. “Hm… The Tower in the upright position represents the immediate future. It seems a terrible catastrophe is imminent.” Next was a picture of a unicorn with a witch’s hat and various magical tools laid out before her. The unicorn’s cutie mark was the infinity symbol. “The upright Magician represents great talent, hindered by the lack of maturity to apply it toward a purpose.” Igor lifted his eyes from the table to wink at her. “Remind you of anyone?”

Twilight frowned. She did not reply to his comment. Indeed, she wasn’t sure if she could have. Entering the dream library seemingly robbed her of her voice.

The last card he revealed was also a picture of the moon, but here it appeared alone, a black circle containing a white crescent shape. “The Moon, in the upright position. This card represents "hesitation" and "mystery"… Very interesting indeed. It seems you will encounter a misfortune at your destination, and a great mystery will be imposed upon you. In the coming days, you will enter into a contract of some sort, after which you will return here.”

Igor dismissed the cards. “The coming year is a turning point in your destiny… If the mystery goes unsolved, your future may be forever lost. My duty is to provide assistance to our guests to ensure that does not happen. Ah! I have neglected to introduce my assistant to you. This is Margaret. She is a resident of this place, like myself.”

Until Igor pointed her out, Twilight didn’t notice the stunningly beautiful unicorn. She was tall and willowy, with a blonde mane and blue hide matching the color of the furniture. “I am here to accompany you through your journey.” Margaret bowed. As if this had been a signal, the room began to fade from Twilight’s vision. The last thing she heard before she awoke was the strange alicorn speaking. “We shall attend to the details another time. Until then, farewell…”

Twilight had no time to dwell on the strange dream. As soon as she awoke the next morning, she had to pack her things and hurry to Canterlot’s train station, or she would miss her train. She was left with just enough time to bid a quiet farewell to the library in which she had grown up and learned so much.

On board a horse drawn locomotive, she removed a message from her mentor, Princess Celestia, and read it for the tenth time in as many days.

My Dear Twilight Sparkle,

It is only fitting that I begin this letter with an acknowledgement of your accomplishments in the arcane academics. Over the time you have been my pupil, I watched you grow into a fine young unicorn and a skilled magician. I still clearly remember our first lessons, and your boundless enthusiasm for learning, which you have never lost.

However, it is becoming increasingly clear to me that studying and magic are quickly becoming your only interests. It simply isn’t healthy for a young pony to be confined to the inside of a library every single day, never knowing the joys of friendship. For this reason, I have arranged for the next year of your education to take place at Ponyville High, in the town of the same name. During this time, you will be staying with your aunt Hyperion, the local librarian. I wish you luck on your studies.

Your mentor,
Princess Celestia

Twilight wound the scroll closed, feeling utterly dejected. The unicorn hated to question the judgment of somepony she respected so much (Twilight had made no attempt to avoid her move to Ponyville), but she would have given just about anything to stay in Canterlot. Why did she have to leave? Furthermore, what did friendship have to do with magic, anyway?

The train arrived at Ponyville Station in the early evening. As soon as she got off the train, she was greeted by a cheerful voice. “Welcome to Ponyville!” The speaker was a tall white unicorn with a cutie mark that looked like a setting sun. She was wearing a dark brown coat. “My name is Hyperion, and I’m your mother’s older sister.”

“It’s very nice to meet you.” Twilight shook the hoof she was offered and managed a smile.

Ever since she received the letter, Twilight had harbored feelings of suspicion about her living arrangements. Aunt Hyperion? As far as she could recall, there was no one in her family by that name. Her mind was too focused on the move to Ponyville to question this strange relative, but meeting her so-called aunt in person brought her doubts back to the surface. There was something oddly familiar about the waviness of her pink mane, as well as the pendant on her necklace. Could it be? Twilight shook her head. No, it was impossible. Why would the princess of Equestria follow her all the way here?

She didn’t have long to dwell on this, as Hyperion soon gave her another reason to wonder if something was going on. “The pleasure is mine. Oh, and there is my little sister.” She raised a hoof to indicate a midnight blue filly standing behind Twilight, then suddenly lowered it, as if she had changed her mind. For a moment, Hyperion’s expression suggested she was looking at a stranger, but it soon changed back into a friendly smile. “Artemis, come and say hello to your cousin.”

As Artemis greeted her shyly, the lavender unicorn noted the moon on her flank. An idea came to her. “I don’t mean to hurry you, but it’s almost nightfall. Should we be heading to your house?”

The younger sister frowned. “You don’t like the night?”

Twilight twisted her face into a scowl. “I hate it. As far as I’m concerned, the sooner I get to bed, the sooner it will be over and I can see the sun.”

Artemis’s eyes shone with tears, and her lower lip quivered. “W-why would you say that?”

“AHA!” Twilight cried triumphantly. “I knew it! You’re Princess Luna! Which means…” Her excitement gave way to confusion. “Princess Celestia?” She turned to her mentor. “But what are you two doing here?”

“Everypony needs a vacation from work, my dear student.”

Twilight did not find her answer satisfactory. “But who will run the country? And raise the sun?” She noticed that Luna still looked upset. “And, of course, the moon?” She added, as an apology.

Celestia walked toward the exit of the train station, motioning for her sister and pupil to follow. “We will continue those duties, of course. Rule of the country, however, has been temporarily placed in the hooves of a select group of nobles and political leaders, the overwhelming majority of whom are completely trustworthy.”

Again, Twilight feel comforted by her teacher’s words. “The majority?” She felt herself torn between her trust in her mentor and her shock what the princess was saying.

“I felt it was high time a certain nephew of mine learned about the responsibilities of the title he seems so eager to flaunt.”

Disregarding his breeding and innate telekinesis, Prince Blueblood grabbed the mug of coffee with both hooves and choked it down. Wiping his mouth with a sweaty sleeve, he cast a bleary eye at the clock on his desk. 10:10 AM. The worst day of the noblepony’s life was not even close to ending. His gaze turned to his compatriots, who were busy filling out paperwork and receiving reports. Why did he have to debase himself by doing this desk job? Weren’t there lower class ponies to handle this drudgery. If it hadn’t been for the readily available caffeine, he would have fallen asleep soon after he arrived five minutes ago.

In a landmark moment of sincere gratitude, the prince thanked his secretary, a sky blue earth pony. “That was an excellent cup of coffee, Miss Thyme.”

“You’re welcome!” She chirped. “But you should really thank Grinder down in the cafeteria. He’s the one who brews it.”

“I will make sure to.” If only to delay returning to work for a few sweet moments, he asked her about the tool in her hands. “Tell me, why are you carrying around a hammer? There doesn’t seem to be much use for it here.”

“Oh, there is. I’m under strict orders from Princess Celestia to bludgeon you senseless should you shirk from your duties or become inflicted with a severe case of ambition and attempt to seize power.” The mug dropped from Blueblood’s hooves to shatter on the floor.

Back in Ponyville, Celestia was concerned about her student. “Are you feeling alright, Twilight Sparkle?” The lavender unicorn was not. Just outside of the train station, she began feeling dizzy and nauseous.

“I’ll be fine. I think I’m just a little train-sick.” She lowered her self unsteadily into a bench while the princess called for a carriage. Luna placed a hoof on the unicorn’s forehead to check if she was feverish.

Far away, in a place shrouded by thick fog, something was watching the three ponies. It laughed, delighted that not even Celestia suspected anything was wrong. To trot out an old cliché, everything was moving along as exactly as planned.

[Gamerlord]

Though ponies vrs Pikachu was kind of depressing (Pikachu being my favourite Pokemon.) Ponies and Pokemon, together verses Bad Things would better...

As long as the Pokemon get exterminated at the end, I am OK with this.
I do not like Pokemon as you can see.

[darthbobcat]

As long as the Pokemon get exterminated at the end, I am OK with this.
I do not like Pokemon as you can see.

HATRED DETECTED.

SOMEONE PREPARE THE ORBITAL FRIENDSHIP CANNON, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE PICTURE.

[HalfTangible]

HATRED DETECTED.

SOMEONE PREPARE THE ORBITAL FRIENDSHIP CANNON, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE PICTURE.

[Bayonet Priest]

HATRED DETECTED.

SOMEONE PREPARE THE ORBITAL FRIENDSHIP CANNON, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE PICTURE.

Standby

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also, I think it would be cool to see this other picture attached to the end of the first, I'd do it but my image manipulation skills are non-existant.

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I'll work on it tonight, GIMP should be able to do this sort of thing right?


EDIT: Curse you HalfTangible, beat me by 1 minute.