#prompt 189

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Top tier doomed dynamic is the one who is devoted to duty before all else x the one who started out the same but has since shifted their focus and knows they can never admit it. You have become my sole duty. I will try to save your life even when you won't, and I know you will hate me for it. If you knew how deep my love runs, you would see it as betrayal. Please forgive me for ruining all you ever worked for, but I cannot lose you.

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prompt #189

"Seriously? Her? Have you seen the size of her house? I heard one of the maids got lost and never came out."

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Prompt #189

Your mother and sister died in a car crash five years ago. Today you saw your sister walking around alive and well.

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Prompt #189

“Are you done?” The villain asks, pacing the room with a knife. “Are you finally fucking done?”

The young hero stops crying, tear stains marking their cheeks.

“Y-you’re a fucking psycho.”

[thirtyminuteponies]

Prompt #189: "Forgetting Some Important Details" by Ginger Grackle

Spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3.

Dear Granny Pie, So the other day, I almost destroyed Ponyville using something you told me about once. Remember the Mirror Pool? Yeah, that one. It was fun until I had an existential crisis when I wasn’t sure if I was the real Pinkie Pie. So, anyway, it got me thinking: Why would you tell me about something like that? I mean, I know I was an innocent filly at the time but I wasn’t that different. Then it hit me—DUHHHH! You didn’t just tell me about the Mirror Pool, you told me about it as part of a story! I just forgot about all the rest of the story, which probably had a lesson in it about the Mirror Pool being dangerous and I just got distracted and didn’t pay attention to that part (that happens sometimes, you probably didn’t notice).

Commentary from Donny's Boy

I loved Pinkie's narration throughout, especially that casual "So, anyway" after mentioning her "existential crisis." I also enjoyed the implication that Pinkie's singing of the "Giggle at the Ghosties" song worked more by luck than by design. Plus, the ending, in which the reader greatly suspects that Trixie will enjoy this trip far less than Pinkie believes, was a very funny note to end on.

[thirtyminuteponies]

Prompt #189: "Thank You for Your Kind Hospitality" by nfdystopian

Dear Grandmother Pie, It was wonderful to finally meet you, and I am looking forward to seeing you at the wedding. My bride-to-be has yet to stop bouncing in excitement upon finding out that your delightful company will be joining in our celebration. If ever you're able to find the time, we would love to have you stop by for tea. I understand that the trip can be quite draining, perhaps we could get together for tea a few days before the wedding. I would particularly love to hear more of your opinions on the changing structure of fashion and fabric over the years. The link between comedic combat style and free-flowing apparel is fascinating. I had never considered such wonderful combinations!

Commentary from Your Totally Hot Husband

RariPie! Always lovely to see! Rarity can be hard to write, but the entire tone of this letter sounded very her. It was interesting and lovely to see that Rarity got along so well with Pinkie's grandmother, but it was even more interesting to see the hints that good old Granny Pie lives rather the exciting life. There are enough details to give a sense of things but not enough to answer all the questions--though it does seem as though Pinkie might have inherited some of her Pinkieness from her granny.

Also, I want you to know that you look adorable sleeping on my leg as I'm typing this, and you have the cutest little snores.

(Krizak Comments on the Commentary: Well, this seems entirely unprofessional, a mod specifically commenting on his spouse's story. Good thing I don't care at all about professionalism on a My Little Pony fanfiction blog that we run as a hobby. Lean down and kiss Dys on the hair, Donny!)

[thirtyminuteponies]

Prompt #189: "Alright, Did You Finish Your Letter To Granny Pie? Ew, It's All Wet" by Hurricane's Ghost

Dearest Madame Pie,

Several years ago you sent me to your granddaughter to teach her responsibility and see to her protection. Today, I’m glad to say, that I have finally completed the former part. Under the guidance of your chosen proctors and their chosen agent's tests, Miss Pinkamena has demonstrated dedication and responsibility in the face of great challenges.

With the first phase of her training compete I will now begin teaching her the delicate art of balancing responsibilities. A task I believe she will be most suited for judging by her continued ability to maintain her position at the bakery while simultaneously holding frequent parties and get togethers with her friends and the people of the town. I will of course be ever vigilant in making sure her education is as comprehensible as possible, rest assured.

In other news, your granddaughter went on a trip some time ago with her friends to retrieve another of her friends who had gone missing. I am not privy to the full details of this adventure but I am to understand that the wandering friend had at some point broken a “Pinkie Promise.” I must again remind you, ma’am, of my strenuous belief that we should be tempering the young lady for the world and better brace her for those incidences in her life where she is going to experience betrayals of faith. Her vigorous and unhealthy response to these situations, which I have informed you of in previous letters, is unwholesome and your continued delay only furthers the potential for damage on the young lady’s psyche. Nevertheless, I will continue to abide your instruction and allow her to mature in this area at her own pace.

After the adventure to retrieve her friend Miss Pinkie and her companion the Lady Rarity returned somewhat later than her friends. I am to understand that the young Miss and her companion were the victims of ill circumstance and the thoughtlessness of one Miss Rainbow Dash, of whom I have written about previously, resulting in the necessity for them to return by slower transport. Miss Pinkie confided in me her anger at this, and, without any assistance from my person, did conceive a mean-spirited jest to spite her friend when Cider Season commenced a short time ago. I did try to dissuade her from this course, after my usual fashion, however I was thoroughly rebuffed and left to watch as she deprived her friend of cider. Apparently the incident either went unnoticed as Miss Rainbow Dash has not seen fit to bring reprisal upon Miss Pinkie, an action that is assured by the pegasus’ competitive spirit.

Miss Pinkie continues to befriend every creature with a mind to friendship in town. Notably she recently befriended a recalcitrant donkey, through means of reuniting him with his lost love, an acquaintance with whom Miss Pinkie was already friends. I continue to encourage this behavior.

Back on the subject of education Miss Pinkie and her friend , the Lady Rarity, who has spent more time with Pinkie since their joint late return, set out to assist their friend Lady Fluttershy with her continued passivity in the face of conflict. This followed, I’m told, a scuffle in the marketplace after the ever demure and kind Lady Fluttershy was repeatedly abused for her generous nature. I’m to understand that the attempts went poorly, both by what was confided in me and by the sight of the young Miss returning home at one point quite upset. I was unable to retrieve further details except to say that I chanced to see Miss Fluttershy engaged in the most outrageous and violent of behaviors on a recent visit just prior to Miss Pinkie’s distress. Recently however all things have returned to the norm in that relationship.

You are of course aware of the adventures involved in the mystery surrounding a baked good produced by the cakes for a competition of Canterlot where the cake was damaged while enroute by hungry parties.

You are also likely more aware, of the events surrounding the recent Royal Wedding, to which I was not a party as I remained behind to see to the young lady’s belongings, having failed to secure an invitation for myself. An oversight on the wedding planner’s part, I’m sure.

You may not be aware though, that I have recently gained an apprentice to the art for which I am most well known. Despite her young age I have already instilled in her the core principles of my discipline and she has taken to them like bees to Miss Twilight Sparkle. Her growth is quite extraordinary and would it not compromise my composure  I would likely weep at the dedication she has thus far shown.

That is not to say that her mastery is perfect. That would be absurd, she is at best a novice in my art. I myself hesitate to call myself a master, skilled though I am. I intend in the future to reinforce in my young apprentice the importance of diversity in the work. As well as cleanliness. Perhaps as a result of her young age she has a tendency to leave quite a mess behind where she has finished working. It is quite unsightly but a beginner mistake. I am quite looking forward to furthering her growth.

It appears, Madame Pie, that my time is up. I will write you at the next appointed time, or sooner should some discouraging event take place. Please to give my best to my family. I hope to visit you and my family alongside Miss Pinkie as soon as our schedules allow and the idea can be planted in her head.

Your servant,

Dentus Absentia Rex,

Batman to Miss Pinkamena Diane Pie

a.k.a. “Gummy”

Commentary from Donny's Boy

Ah, Gummy as tutor and protector to Pinkie! Gummy, the alligator of eloquence, has been done before, but this is an especially fine example. I really enjoyed the narrator voice throughout and all the humorous little details, and it was great seeing "Last Round-Up" and "Putting Your Hoof Down" from Gummy's eyes. Best of all, there are the remaining open questions about just what is up with Granny Pie and for what she's grooming Pinkie.

[thirtyminuteponies]

The Letter Comes to a Close, and...

There! Gotta include a photo or two so Granny Pie can see that I'm doing well! Now to stick it in the envelope... Whoa! How'd I end up with go many letters to Granny Pie?! Which one to send, which one to send... I know, I post them all up and you can help me decide, alright?