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Author: Zay-el
Description: Faithful knight of Celestia, Sir Spike de Draco leaves Canterlot with his young shieldmaiden Twilight Sparkle to embark upon a journey of stolen pony hearts, spontanious beard-sprouting, dozens of broken teeth and the smiting of evil left and right.The Ballad of Sir Spike de Draco (New Part 8!)
Additional Tags: Spike, Legendary, Knight, Beards, Magic,
55 comments:
s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-shipping? WTF?
ReplyDeleteMacho Spike fic you say? I am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the most amazing story to have ever existed.
ReplyDeleteRated 5 star simply for the description. I shall read the story later, when I get a chance.
ReplyDeleteNow that is what I call a cool story, bro
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling this is what spikes dreams look like.
ReplyDelete@wackypony
ReplyDeleteOn the surface it seems like a representation of what spike fantasizes about.
Hence Spike x Rarity.
Just assuming here, going to read later.
This is going to be one legendary story.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Tom Dan has got competition.
ReplyDelete@Nyte_Crawler
ReplyDeleteUhh... between the dictated letter and the response I'm actually going to guess Spike x Celestia. Then again I also had the impression he's a bit of a letch, so who knows?
Random fits this story oh so very well. I'm really not quite sure what to think of it.
ooh, this goes straight to the top of the pile!
ReplyDeleteIt's basically an Else World's version of the FIM story, where an overly masculine, cocky, Bruce Campbell-esq version of Spike takes the place of Twilight as the protagonist. The plot points are similar to the show's, it just follows a heavy drinking character who would rather use his fists than friendship.
ReplyDelete(contains spoilers)
ReplyDeleteHaha this fic is great!
Spike has got a unique and freaking awesome character. The idea of Twilight and Spike switching roles as well as the general plot so far is refreshing, brought out well with a clear opening. It does meet its humor tag, in a ridiculously funny sort of way. I laughed when Spkie said "Twilight, take a note please"
looking forward to updates on this one
Don Quixote? Don Quixote.
ReplyDeleteThis is the greatest thing ever and I am insanely jealous of it because my "Spike writes a self-insert of himself" fic is going to look a cheap knockoff in comparison. D:
ReplyDeleteThis new fic was first posted right underneath (arguably) the most successful fic.
ReplyDeleteIT'S A SIGN
This is amazing. xD
ReplyDeleteI Lol'd at the artwork.
ReplyDeleteTruly the manliest of fanfics!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY a Spike story... on fanfiction.net... sigh. Maybe I'll check it later. WHen they get a good way to download the stories other than copy paste. What happened to google docs, least I could copy stories to my phone quickly for reading that way.
ReplyDeleteSMITE EVIL!
ReplyDeleteAS A PALADIN, I APROVE
Oh, this sounds fun... XD
ReplyDeleteSir Spike de Draco is awesome. . .
ReplyDelete. . .perhaps he would like to join me and Discord at the Equastrian Liberation Army.
Remember, we fight for your right to troll.
WHAT??? SPONTANEOUS BEARD SPROUTING???? THUS FIC MUST BE READ NOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThis was fun, but still cant beat Spiderses or that Ultra eternal prodigal whatever fic
ReplyDeleteChapter 3! Okay, now I know Spike is writing this. XD The Style? Fantastic! Oh yes, and Opal is not the opponent you want to underestimate!
ReplyDeleteOh my god. OH MY GOD FLUTTERSHY WHAT DID YOU DO D: That was amazing, well played.
@Present Perfect
ReplyDeleteI thought of this about halfway through Chapter 1: Spike is writing furiously, talking to himself as he pens his epic tale of his daydream exploits... totally unaware that Twilight has been standing behind him for about an hour. A soft voice at last interrupts, "Ahem... Sir Spiko? You got some 'splainin to do!" Spike: O_O Aw crud...
Oh my Celestia, I wish Filly Twilight was my adorable shieldmaiden fangirl!
ReplyDeleteManipulative Fluttershy is best pony.
ReplyDelete@Alondro
ReplyDelete(I have to reply to myself because I can't find the friggin plugin I need to make the comment window work right! >:C )
""There is no riddle enough alcohol cannot solve." she recited one of Princess Celestia's most known proverb(s)"
And that's where I totally lost it. XD
So Fluttershy is timid on the outside but secretly enjoys brainwashing animals and Pinkie is calm, collected, clever and quite manipulative...? Im confused right now.
ReplyDeleteThe characterization of Pinkie in this is REALLY intriguing. That's a fantastic subversion. :D
ReplyDeleteOh shit, you don't give him the alcoholic bribe until AFTER the speech. XD "Yes, I've punched the moon today." I have to steal this line.
@Present Perfect
ReplyDeleteThis made me gain so much manliness that I exploded twice and turned into a girl, because I just couldn't handle it!
I still have a lush beard though... *gets a job in a travelling freak show*
Aww yeah, chapter 5! My body is ready!
ReplyDeleteAre these author's notes or something more meta? I don't even know anymore, but the part about his fingers is hysterical already.
Will yourself to sobriety! He should teach that technique, he'd make a mint!
Did Nightmare Moon just hit on Rainbow Dash? This is the best story ever.
I am not kidding when I say this is the first fic I've ever seen that tried to explain what happened to Ponyville's old librarian.
And of course there's armor underneath! XD This continues to please!
I have to say this this the first time that any attempt at Creepy Pie has scared me. A crazy Pinkie I can deal with, cupcakes was no problem, but a calculating sociopath Pinkie Pie is down right terrifying.
ReplyDeleteRegardless, Spike de Draco is the stuff of manly legends; I swear my beard has grown a few inchs after each chapter.
LOVE THIS FIC SO MUCH
ReplyDeleteAnd Sir Spike punches his way through the Everfree Forest. XD God, I love this story.
ReplyDelete"as dumb as a sack of hay and has either": this sentence just cut off. D:
You have the best author's notes, by the way.
@Present Perfect
ReplyDeleteDerp. Has been fixed. My mind is quicker than my fingers apparently. XD And thank you, very much, I'm really happy you're enjoying the story this much!
Oh, also as a general statement, start looking around for the occasional clues! I've decided to spin this story off into a new adventure once I finish with the pilots and some elements that may seem like filler here, might end up becoming important later on. :D
@Zay-el
ReplyDeleteSomething's not right here... this latest chapter included something... strange...
*gasp!* Logical plot progression! NOOOOOOOOO!!! It needs more madness! *injects you with 'happy juice'* There, now back to random explosions, bar fights, and beard growth. :3
@Alondro
ReplyDelete.......MMMMRRRRAAAAAGGGHHH!!!! By the scales of the mighty dragon, my flame of righteous scribbled awesomeness shall burn the lands and reinvigorate them with the lush facial hair of the superior kind! THE BATTLE HAS JUST BEGUN!!
Best Pinkie Pie.
ReplyDeleteBizarre Nightmare Moon.
Also - needs moar chapters.
@MadDoctorD
ReplyDeleteThank you! Bizarre good or bizarre bad? O.O
In any case, next chapter should arrive in less than a week. Only about 2-3 chapters left to go, too!
I like the fact that you're setting up Rainbow's friend or power decision in the way you are. It really makes things tense.
ReplyDeleteAnd the fact that Pinkie, as different as she is in this story, still cares sbour Fluttershy is really sweet.
I eagerly await more chapters, author dood.
Comedy and random tags.... this might be fun ^^ I allways thinks that the shipping-tag is a bit to revealing.... not this time thou.
ReplyDeleteAw yeah! :D I AM READY TO PUNCH THE MOON!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nightmare Moon's creepy. c.c Like, bad touch creepy. However, it seems like she's working more along the lines of Discord in this story, and that's refreshing. The character dynamics are new and interesting. (Sadly, the funniest part was the opening notes, but this is me, bearing with you. It is admittedly a good thing when you can take a comedy series on a serious turn and have it feel natural.)
@Zay-el And as Twilight fell down the gaping chasm, she realized that Applejack now had... a goatee! It wasn't Applejack at all! It was JACKAPPLE, the evil twin from another dimension! Alas, she could not warn the others of the real ally of Nightmare Moon. The jagged rocks at the bottom saw to that. *grimdark ending!* ;D
ReplyDeleteI was rereading this fic today, and I noticed a slight mistake.
ReplyDeleteFrom Chapter 5:
"Here ya go." Applejack quickly pried it from Pinkie Pie's hands and passed it over to Twilight, before the pony would share any more of Ponyville's horror stories.
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The word hands should be hooves.
Also, probably the worst thing to ask after correcting someone, but would you mind it much if someone did a dramatic reading of this and put it on youtube, of course crediting you for the original work and linking to it and stuff??
@Blackbelt
ReplyDeleteConfound this madness, thank you for alerting me to that mistake!
And I absolutely wouldn't mind it at all, much rather, I'd be both delighted and honored if that were to happen! Go ahead, have fun with it! :D
And he just saved Pinkie and Twilight with his FACE. Dang. That's pretty hardcore.
ReplyDeleteAnd using a pony like a psychic firearm. This chapter is full of hilarious yet awesome visuals that pleases the eyeball of my brain.
i love everything about this story except how fluttershy is portrayed as being a controlling and deceiving pony, and pinkie pie is kinda creepy...but otherwise this story has made me LOL multiple times. "im the queen of magic, Bitches!"......Best.Line.EVER!
ReplyDeleteAm I a day late? Yes. A dollar short? Perhaps. But I am bristling with facial hair and my muscles (all of 'em) clamor for action! MY BEARD IS READY!
ReplyDelete(By the way, you needn't apologize for the space between updates. Many stories take far longer between installments. :) And don't force the story to be anything but what it needs to be! That's my advice to you.)
Bio-weapons, good lord. XD
I haven't been remarking too much on the typos, but "He ran everything element of it"?
"double barreled organic weaponry": that's inspired!
pony not boomstikk!
And Rainbow Dash's role in this continues to tantalize!
@Present Perfect
ReplyDeleteOuch, I...I got absolutely no clue what happened there. O_o Must be a line I've edited one too many times, thanks for pointing it out!!
Thank you for the advice, I'll try my best to keep it in mind! :)
To be honest, Mental Shotgun Fluttershy was one of the very first cideas I've come up with, back when this story was just in its infancy. XD The other major idea will be at the very end and I'm pretty sure you'll never guess what. :D
RD's case is indeed much more special here, than in the original pilot. But where does all this buildup lead to? Find out in the next trilling episode!
So I have a question, how is the next part coming along? I can't wait to read it
ReplyDeleteHey everypony!
ReplyDeleteI could probably start making up a couple of excuses, but I think I'll just say that the last few months have been rather busy for me and pushed back my writing time to unknown voids. Also, I think I was perhaps a little quick with the updates before and it's getting difficult to get back into the style again, though I'll try my best.
The next, penultimate chapter is about 1/3 done and although I really wanted to put it through a marathon and finish it as well, that ain't happening. I'm leaving for an AnimeCon this weekend and I'll need all the sleep I can get. Pace is good though, so if all goes well, the new chapter should roll around by Monday, tops.
Sorry for making all of you wait so long. I shall now cut my beard in absolute shame.
@Zay-el
ReplyDeleteI do hope to see more of this someday! :O