Two weeks sure do fly by, don't they? While we didn't get as many entries this time around (probably due to school) we still managed 41 email entries for the second round of the Friend Off! Ranging from simple artwork to detailed creations, short stories to long epics we received all sorts for this event.
I'll be dividing this post into two sections, one for stories based on pictures and one for pictures based on stories. Check them all out after the break and thanks again for participating! Look forward to the next round sometime in early summer or late spring!
Pictures Based on Stories
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Original Story: A Roll in the Hay
Artist: JazzyTyfighter
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Original Story: First Week of Winter
Artist: Julibugs
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Original Story: A Puppet To Her Fame
Artist: Magosreborn
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Original Story: The Three Sisters
Artist: What Critter
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Original Story: Sunset of Time
Artist: SpinOffJoe
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Original Story: Heart of Change
Artist: Paxequinas
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Original Story: The Rise of Darth Vulcan
Artist: Paxequinas
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Original Story: Riding the Storm
Artist: AwkwardPixel
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Original Story: Hello Pot, this is Kettle. I'm Black.
Artist: DeusExEquus
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Original Story: Winds of the Past
Artist: dSana
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Original Story: Background Pony
Artist: Underpable
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Original Story: The Numbers Don't Lie
Artist: Smeire
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Original Story: Game of a Lifetime
Artist: SmilingM00N
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Original Story: Scootaloo and the Danger Death Box 4000
Artist: MiiOfTechnology
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Original Story: Equine, All Too Equine
Artist: Shastro
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Original Story: Tanzia Guild Hunters
Artist: LunaMmee
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Original Story: Diamond Tiara Hunts Down and Systematically Murders Bad OCs
Artist: Stone39
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Original Story: Fallout - Equestria: Heros
Artist: Zoarvek
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Original Story: Diamond in the Rough
Artist: Real-Robertson
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Original Story: Like Fine Wine (Mature)
Artist: JazzyTyfighter
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Original Story: The Royal Ponyville Orchestra
Artist: Gaming Melody
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Original Story: Flutterhug
Artist: AffinityPony
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Original Story: Twilight Sparkle - Night Shift
Artist: z4z
Original Story: How Far Away You Roam
Artist: WhiteDiamonds
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Original Story: Besides the Will of Evil
Artist: Wisdom-Thumbs
Original Story: Cheerilee's Garden
Artist: julibugs
Stories Based on Pictures
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Original Artist: Mister-Saugrenu
Story Written: Preparations
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Original Artist: FoxInShadow
Story Written: Twilight Sparkle Bucks Herself
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Original Artist: Drawponies
Story Written: Dark vs Night
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Original Artist: SubjectNumber2394
Story Written: Best Princess
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Original Artist: Gray--Day
Story Written: The Weathermare
Rainbow Dash is getting a promotion! But that promotion turns out the be something she never thought of doing in a million years.
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Original Artist: dm29
Story Written: One Day Off
Having been stuck in Canterlot High's alternate Earth for nearly five months, Gearhead is stumped: he wants to get himself, Twilight Sparkle, and Spike home to Equestria, but is having trouble finding a portal, or even connecting to the 'stuff of magic.' On top of that, he is trying to earn a sustainable amount of money without raising too much suspicion as to his means and identity.
Enter Rochelle Grant, his girlfriend-for-sanity's-sake, with a possible solution: go out for a fun, relaxing day -- and what better place to do this than the pool?
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Original Artist: AlicornOverlord
Story Written: Canterlot High OSS - Gerald's Secret Weapon
It has been months since Sunset Shimmer's plot forced Princess Celestia and Princess Luna to destroy the portal linking Equestria with Canterlot High, also stranding Shimmer in Equestria. While Gearhead, now called Gerald, searched for a portal safe enough for Twilight Sparkle, Spike, and himself to go home, other threats arose to challenge the group for the fate of the world.
Working together with Jackie, Felicia, Pinkie, Rayne, Rochelle, Spike, and Twila, Gerald managed to defeat the Sirens, rendering them powerless. As the Dazzlings fled the scene, a second threat emerged. With this new force regrouping, the human Elemental Six have the opportunity to take a breather, and Gerald will use that opening to look into that one thing that was bothering him about the Dazzlings.
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Original Artist: Raikoh-illust
Story Written: Head on a Rainbow
A memo from Hasbro lists off the episodes for "Equestria Girls" Season 4.
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Original Artist: JinYaranda
Story Written: Earth Ponies Can Cast Spells Too
Mysterious portals to a “First World” are appearing all around Equestria. Even worse, there are unknown creatures calling themselves "Fey" coming through! When it’s discovered that these creatures are immune to unicorn spells, Twilight comes up with a bold idea to harness Earth Pony magic to combat the menace. Applejack must take the first steps on a new path she never expected, which just might be the biggest challenge she’s faced yet.
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Original Artist: Tetrapony
Story Written: Dreamcatchers!
There is an old pegasus tradition, passed from one generation to another. It has roamed the winged horses' race for ages, having existed since the old days of Pegasopolis.
Or something like that. Truth is, Derpy can't quite remember it all. And there's one other pony not so sure about said tradition. Matter of fact, she never even encountered it before.
Then again, ignore popular trends all you want, they tend to catch up with you sooner or later.
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Original Artist: Equestria-Prevails
Written Story: Initiation
Once a year, the Night Guards of Canterlot receive a very important shipment, much to the distress of their peers. Flash Sentry has no idea what fuss is all about.
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Original Artist: Arvaus
Story Written: Shooting for the Moon
Celestia says nopony knows what the moon is made of, because nopony has been able to touch it. But Luna knows there has to be a way. She will get to the moon somehow, or if that proves impossible, get the moon to her.
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Original Artist: Balooga
Story Written: Monsters Can't Cry
After unusual circumstances leave them forever changed, the Cutie Mark Crusaders embark on one final adventure to regain what they've lost.
Gore tag is chiefly due to Zombie Apple Bloom being kind of icky and zombie-ish. Read at your own discretion.
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Original Artist: NightShadeSonataStory Written: Nightshine Stargaze's Ambition
Nightshine Stargaze has always been an ordinary colt with extraordinary dreams. While most foals would settle for meeting their childhood hero or having the best summer ever, Nightshine has a more lofty goal in mind: beat up Princess Celestia!
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Original Artist: VJMorales
Story Written: Spike Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
Twitter: Calpain
