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*LoveAtFirstSight: Showtime is completely infatuated with Brave Strike the moment she first sees him.
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** Prince Blueblood has had his title demoted to Duke.
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** Princess Twilight, Princess Cadence, and Prince Blueblood has have had his title their titles demoted to Duke.Countess, Duchess, and Duke, respectively.
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* CrowdSong: [[Main/PlayedStraight Played Straight]] and [[Main/PlayedForLaughs Played for Laughs]]. [[Main/InUniverse In-Universe]], "heartsong" refers to the phenomenon when "any sapient creatures" (especially ponies) break into an over-the-top, unrehearsed musical number. It is stated to be a magic that isn't completely understood. What is known is that while it usually can happen naturally, some ponies can start one on purpose - Nocturne being one of them. She expresses embarrassment at having caused it numerous times, and actively avoids "the usual instigators."
-->'''Nocturne's thoughts:''' Okay, so no dramatic pauses, no lead-in or cue lines, and no speaking with a dramatic affect.
-->'''Nocturne's thoughts:''' Okay, so no dramatic pauses, no lead-in or cue lines, and no speaking with a dramatic affect.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: Nocturne says this almost word for word in chapter nine (titled [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin "Normal"]]), where she wishes she could live without the pressures and rules that come from being a member of royalty.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: Nocturne The narration says this almost word for word in chapter nine (titled [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin "Normal"]]), where "Normal"]]) about Nocturne, revealing she wishes she could live without the pressures and rules that come from being a member of royalty.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: Nocturne says this almost word for word in chapter nine (titled [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin "Normal"]]), where she wishes she could live without the pressures and rules that come from being a member of royalty.
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One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: [[Main/TroubledButCute Brave Strike]], a cute soldier with a tragic background; [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Cheerful]] [[Main/GenkiGirl Shimmer]], his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and [[Main/DeadpanSnarker Amber]], a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
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One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: [[Main/TroubledButCute Brave Strike]], a cute soldier with a tragic background; [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Cheerful]] [[Main/GenkiGirl Shimmer]], his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary [[Main/TeamMom "Team Mom"; Mom"]]; and [[Main/DeadpanSnarker Amber]], a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
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* EveryScarHasAStory: Brave has a large scar on his chest, and though how he got it is currently unknown, it is made clear that it is important to him.
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* CoveredWithScars: Aquatic Strike (Brave's cousin and a minor character) is described as having multiple scars. While most come from her work in the military, it is mentioned that she also picked up some from [[Main/HotBlooded brawls]].
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* DistractedByTheSexy: A [[Main/DownplayedTrope minor]] incident in chapter three involves Nocturne becoming becoming flustered by cute stallions she meets at the Equestrian Military Academy. [[{{Main/Troll}} Celestia]] is quick to notice and quicker to tease her about it.
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*TheAlcoholic: Again, Arpeggio.
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** Prince Blueblood has had his title demoted to Duke.
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** Prince Blueblood has had his title demoted to Duke.Duke.
*BodyguardCrush: Nocturne has a rather obvious infatuation with Brave Strike, one of her guards.
*ParentsAsPeople: While far from abusive, Luna is portrayed as a less-than-stellar mother for most of Nocturne's life. She is awkward around her and seems to have left most of the duties of raising her to the staff and Celestia. [[spoiler:She admits she did this because she was afraid of messing up, and resolves to do better going forward.]]
*BodyguardCrush: Nocturne has a rather obvious infatuation with Brave Strike, one of her guards.
*ParentsAsPeople: While far from abusive, Luna is portrayed as a less-than-stellar mother for most of Nocturne's life. She is awkward around her and seems to have left most of the duties of raising her to the staff and Celestia. [[spoiler:She admits she did this because she was afraid of messing up, and resolves to do better going forward.]]
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One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: [[Main/TroubledButCute Brave Strike]], a cute soldier with a tragic background; [[Main/ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Cheerful]] [[Main/GenkiGirl Cheerful Shimmer]], his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and [[Main/DeadpanSnarker Amber]], a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
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One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: [[Main/TroubledButCute Brave Strike]], a cute soldier with a tragic background; [[Main/Genki Girl [[Main/GenkiGirl Cheerful Shimmer]], his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and [[Main/DeadpanSnarker Amber]], a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
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Nocturne lives a normal life. Well, except for living in a palace. And being of royal lineage. And being an alicorn. And being the bastard daughter of Princess Luna.
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One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: [[Main/TroubledButCute Brave Strike, Strike]], a cute soldier with a tragic background; [[Main/Genki Girl Cheerful Shimmer, Shimmer]], his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and Amber, [[Main/DeadpanSnarker Amber]], a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
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Nocturne lives a normal life. Well, except for living in a palace. And being of royal lineage. And being an alicorn. And being the bastard daughter of Princess Luna.
Maybe not so normal after all…
One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: Brave Strike, a cute soldier with a tragic background; Cheerful Shimmer, his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and Amber, a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
Surely nothing could go wrong!
The story can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15896541/chapters/37046835 here]].
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!! The following tropes are associated with ''Overture.''
* AlternateUniverse:
**[[Main/CaptainObvious Luna has a child out of wedlock.]]
**It is mentioned in chapter three that Queen Chrysalis and the Changelings have made peace with Equestria, and it seems that the seaponies are not ruled by Queen Novo.
**Prince Blueblood has had his title demoted to Duke.
Maybe not so normal after all…
One day, she decides to try the experience of “normal” ponies, and live among the commoners for a summer. Without a disguise. Those accompanying and chaperoning her are: Brave Strike, a cute soldier with a tragic background; Cheerful Shimmer, his cheery (what else?) older cousin and customary "Team Mom"; and Amber, a common-born lady-in-waiting with a mile-wide sarcastic streak.
Surely nothing could go wrong!
The story can be found [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15896541/chapters/37046835 here]].
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!! The following tropes are associated with ''Overture.''
* AlternateUniverse:
**[[Main/CaptainObvious Luna has a child out of wedlock.]]
**It is mentioned in chapter three that Queen Chrysalis and the Changelings have made peace with Equestria, and it seems that the seaponies are not ruled by Queen Novo.
**Prince Blueblood has had his title demoted to Duke.
