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A Fresh Start
{Chapter 1}
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"Welp, that's the last of 'em." She grunted as she flew down and placed the last heavy box of possessions on the ground in her new home. Her empty new home. She dusted her hooves off before landing on solid ground.
"Maybe this was a bad idea," she mumbled to herself. Sunny Dream moved to Ponyville, the friendliest place in all of Equestria, to get a fresh start. Make some new friends. She thought a change of pace would do her some good, but it only made her feel more alone than she already did.
Growing up in Cloudsdale was a simple existence. Wake up, do some cloud busting, go home, rinse and repeat. Sunny didn't have many friends, and the ones she did have didn't seem to want to hang out very often. They were always busy with other things to do. Other friends to have fun with.
"It's not that they hate you," her sister assured her, "they just... have busy schedules. I'm sure they love being around you."
"If they wanted me around, they would make the time, Summer. They still manage to have fun with their other friends, there's just something wrong with me." Sunny's lip started to quiver as her sister embraced her.
She shook her head at the memory.
"Maybe I just need some fresh air, there's way too much dust in here to be healthy." She could unpack later, right now she needs to forget why she's here for a while. She took off flying at a leisurely pace down the unkept road that lead to her new home. Perhaps moving to the outskirts of town when she's trying to make friends wasn't the best decision either.
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The town was quaint, with plenty of ponies to make friends with. If only Sunny knew where to start. The smell of baked goods floating through the air stopped her train of thought in it's tracks. Her growling midsection reminded her she can't make friends on an empty stomach.
Sunny followed the smell through the streets, narrowly avoiding colliding with other pedestrians as she made her way to the delicious smelling treats. She closed her eyes for a split second to gauge which direction she should go in with her nose, causing her to bump into another pony heading in the opposite direction. They were completely covered from head to hoof in shopping bags from various stores, which abstructed the earth pony's vision.
"So sorry about that," Sunny said while rubbing her face at the site of impact, "here, let me help you out." She reached a hoof out to the mare to help her up. "Are you alright?"
"Right as rain, sugar," the mysterious pony responded, grabbing a hold of Sunny's outstretched arm and pulling herself up. "Don't worry 'bout little ol' me, cupcake. Now, where are my manners? The name's Orange Custard, but most everypony just calls me Custard. You don't seem to be from 'round these parts. What's your name, honey?" Her country accent was so thick, it hung in the air like a sweet melody.
"Sunny Dream, but everypony calls me Sunny, ma'am." She pretended to tip an imaginary hat which pulled a giggle out of Custard.
"Well, I best be gettin' on back home. Don't be a stranger now, ya hear?" She called to Sunny as she trotted away with her shopping bags in hoof.
Sunny stopped in her tracks. 'Don't be a stranger? Does that mean I made a friend?' She thought to herself. Maybe this move was a good idea after all.
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Sunny continued with her previous task of finding some lunch. Her nose was telling her to go through townsquare, past the shopping section where that sweet mare she just met came from a day of pampering.
On the other side was the 'food court' section of town. Places to get hayburgers, pizzas, and all sorts of baked goods like cupcakes, muffins, and éclairs. The different smells wafting through the air from the various shops was a bit overwhelming to one's nose, but in a very good way when you haven't eaten since seven o'clock in the morning.
It was nearing noon, the lunch rush hour. Sunny would have to find somewhere to eat soon or she'd be stuck at the back of the line for the next hour, and her stomach couldn't bare the thought.
She looked around, trying to decide where to go when something caught her eye. No, not something.
Somepony.
The most beautiful mare she'd ever seen. A unicorn with soft, white and gray spotted fur, and a dark mane with light turquoise tips pulled into a messy ponytail. She had on little purple and gold reading glasses, with a concentrated look on her face. Her eyes were making the faintest movements back and forth in a smooth motion, cascading over the pages of a book.
Sunny felt as if all of equestria melted away in that instant. She was floating on a cloud and the only thing that was with her was a warm, fuzzy feeling and a view of the most gorgeous mare ever, reading a book through the window of a shop.
"Woah... I gotta meet her," she whispered to herself as a soft smile crept over her lips. She flew over to the shop, but stopped at the door. "Wait, what kinda store is this?" She should probably figure that out before waltzing inside and asking for the pretty mare in the window like a weirdo.
She takes note of the sign at the front of the shop which reads:
The Bookery
A library, bakery, and cafe all in one!
"A bakery, huh? I can work with that," she stated confidently as she strode into the Bookery. She fluffed up her feathers and fixed her mane. She has to make a good first impression.
Sunny looks around for the mare as she stands in line. One corner of the shop has tables and chairs with ponies happily munching away on baked goods or sipping away at steaming beverages. Another corner has a reading nook with comfy couches and soft pillows surrounded by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The place is decorated with light wood accents and stringlights dotting the shelves, with plenty of plant life all over the store. 'Wonder how they keep track of keeping them watered,' she thought to herself.
As she was trapped in her own thoughts looking for the mare in the window, the line to the front counter was getting shorter and shorter. Soon enough, she was at the front of the line.
"Next!" The barista yelled to Sunny to get her attention. Sunny's anxiety spiked as she hurried up to the counter and started frantically looking for something to order.
"I'll have... O-one of t-those! Please," she stuttered as she pointed to a little chalkboard menu sitting in front of the register detailing the Special of the Day™. "A-and a croissant. Actually, m-make that two. Please." She was still hungry, after all. She calmed down her nerves as the barista (who seemed to be really into wearing chains and piercings) took her order.
"One Special and two croissants on the double," the barista, who's name was apparently Pumpkin Spice (fitting name), shouted to the kitchen staff as she ushered Sunny to pay and move over to the line at the pick up counter.
Still looking for the mare of her dreams, Sunny was running out of places to search. 'It did kind of look like she was sitting in some sort of office? But why would she be sitting in an office? Unless...'
Her train of thought was interrupted by the sound of a dinging bell and one of the kitchen staff yelling "order up! One Special and two croissants!" Sunny picked up her food, thanked the staff member who grunted in response, and walked to an empty seat to finally eat her food.
She nibbled on one of the croissants. It was perfectly warmed with the right amount of crunch. Freshly baked goods are Sunny's favorite. She decides to try the drink she ordered. She took the cup with her hooves. It was hot to the touch. She admired the cute drawing of a heart made with foam on top of the liquid. The deep inhale she took captured the sweet scent of the drink. She blew the steam off to cool it down and lifted the cup to her lips.
That was her first mistake.
The caffeine took immediate effect. Her pupils dilated, heart rate increased, and she started twitching like crazy. It wasn't long before she was bouncing off the walls. She crashed into the other patrons in the store and broke a bunch of bookshelves and plant pots. It wasn't long before she crashed to the floor as she came down from her high.
A bunch of ponies crowded around her. Most of them were customers who were angry about being knocked around. Some were employees trying to salvage the situation.
Sunny's head throbbed. The ringing in her ears started to subside as she heard a door creak open.
"What's going on here?!" A pony exclaimed. Sunny opened her eyes to see the mare from the window glaring down at her. She finally found the one she'd been looking for. She was so happy to see her. But the feeling did not seem to be reciprocated.
The barista who took Sunny's order told the mare what happened. They both looked down at Sunny with distain, and the mare of her dreams said something to her that she'll never forget.
"Get out of my store."
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Damn I have not written a fanfic in years sorry if it's bad lol I've been wanting to write this one for a while
I also wanna turn it into a comic but we'll see what happens lmao
I plan on making 2 more chapters so be on the lookout
Any feedback is appreciated! Please lmk what you think!!
Links for cover art bases and background ↓
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
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Chapter 1 {you are here}
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 (will link when they're posted)
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Art dump part 2:
The last one was a commission which is the perfect time to say
My commissions are open! :)
I do fullbody colored pieces (the ones pictured above for example) just give me a clear reference of the character you want and I'll work my magic. Nothing too overly complex please 🙏
I'll even do moodboard customs or redesigns if I'm feeling it lol
$25 each. I only take Venmo as payment and I prefer payment upfront to avoid any issues
I reserve the right to refuse any commission and to use the art I make as an example of my skill. If you commission me and post my art, please credit and link back to me. No refunds after I begin the coloring stage (after sketch and line art).
DM if you have any questions!! :3
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Art dump part 1 incoming:
Im redesigning all my ocs and I'm too lazy to make separate posts for each of them lol
Please do not steal/repost
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Art dump part 1 incoming:
Im redesigning all my ocs and I'm too lazy to make separate posts for each of them lol
Please do not steal/repost
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Didn't get this digitalized today but here's some poorly photographed art of my sona with their s/o for hearts and hooves day <3
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I made him digital :)
Rawr
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He's just a lil guy
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This is Perri Twinkle (They/He)
They do sorcery stuff and study under Starswirl (alongside Sunburst, Starlight, and Twilight) after his return
He has a special gift for magic and is Starswirl's favorite student (don't tell the others)
Little does he know that Perri is Starswirl's long lost child
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Sketch and original design from years ago
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He's just a lil guy
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYPONY!!!
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Sketch version :3
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Flair Fable (she/her) <3
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A lesbian librarian who owns and runs a Bookery (library/bakery/cafe) and writes stories on the side that she reads to foals :) she's a self published author and likes to drink tea/coffee and eat pastries while she reads in her spare time
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Pruble smrat
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Everyone's favorite book horse :)
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Ponytober Day 31: Nightmare Night!
Day 30 | Day 1
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I've decided to change their names to Sweet Melody and Pearl
I decided to make Pearl a hippogriff instead of a merpony to keep the world building accurate lol
Also I love their Ariel costumes it fit them perfectly lmao
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Extras ↓
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Ponytober prompts by @mscolorsplash ↓
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Ponytober Day 20: Nightmarefied
Day 19 | Day 21
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I love Nightmare Moon's design
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Ponytober Day 19: Want It Need It Spell
Day 18 | Day 20
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Ponytober prompts by @mscolorsplash ↓
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Ponytober Day 18: Filly
Day 17 | Day 19
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Enjoying the sounds of silence
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twilight's castle redesign! 👑🌳🩷
finally cleaned up that sketch i did like 2 years ago now lol
i always wished for a scene where twilight would step into this new castle grown from the ashes of her old home, & see that not only were all her books saved, but the tree had added even more :"")
Ponytober Day 17: 20% Cooler
Day 16 | Day 18
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Ponytober prompts by @mscolorsplash ↓
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Ponytober Day 16: Emo
Day 15 | Day 17
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I changed their look a LOT lol this used to be Gusty Glider but now I think I'll call them Chem (as in chemical) {they/them}
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Ponytober Day 15: Art of the Dress
Day 14 | Day 16
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Ik im like waaaay behind on my drawings lmao been a bit busy lately
Anyways here's another oc named Strawberry Blossom
This dress is nothing fancy lol i was rushing to get it done im like a week behind haha-
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TW: Gore
Ponytober Day 14: Panic
Day 13 | Day 15
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Let's call him Fin lol
Uncensored version
I don't draw gore often lol
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Bit of lore lol
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Ponytober prompts by @mscolorsplash ↓
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Ponytober Day 13: Goodnight
Day 12 | Day 14
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This is my oc Sammy :> I love her lol
I went thru a phase of being obsessed with shark ponies a few years back lmao
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Ponytober Day 12: Pumpkin
Day 11 | Day 13
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This is Pumpkin Spice (totally original name ik) another old oc that I couldn't wait to use cause I love her design and colors :>
She's the embodiment of Autumn lol
I thought about changing her name to like Autumn something but idk I'll work on it
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Ponytober Day 11: Spells
Day 10 | Day 12
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This is another old oc of mine, I think her name is Sweet Song
She has a mermare gf named Ocean Pearl and I love them
This is also a bit of a redraw of some old art of mine seen below lol
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Ponytober Day 10: Original Character
Day 9 | Day 11
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This is an old oc of mine. idk what her name is lol but I have a ton of ocs that I'll use later on for some of these prompts :>
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Ponytober Day 9: Wonderbolt
Day 8 | Day 10
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I had to draw future Dash for this one lol I love her design
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Ponytober Day 8: Element
Day 7 | Day 9
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Ponytober Day 7: Cupcakes
Day 6 | Day 8
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Don't you just love references
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Ponytober Day 6: Plushie
Day 5 | Day 7
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Decided to use one of my old ocs for this one
Her name is Bubblegum :)
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Ponytober Day 5: Crystalized
Day 4 | Day 6
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Finally finished some art lol and only a few days late :'> I'm gonna catch up I swear
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