The
Pony POV Series is an in-progress
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fanfiction series written by alexwarlorn (with some work put in by lz0291 and Kendell2 also wrote a few scenes and two songs, as well as several stories written by others in the same universe). They can be read
here
(first volume, Discorded Ponies) and
here (in-progress second volume, Reharmonized Ponies). You can download an e-book compliation of the Reharmonized Ponies stories to date in
epub or
fb2 format. They also can be read at FiMfiction:
Discorded Ponies, Reharmonization, Pearls, Butterflies, Origins, Mind Games, Dark World/Shining Armor uploading in progress, and
7 Dreams/Nightmares also uploading in progress.The series is divided into two parts:
- Discorded Ponies Series: A series of fics showing the characters being corrupted by Discord from their perspective (including Trixie, who was never corrupted in the series). Nightmare Fuel abounds in all of these, especially the Alternate Ending "Epilogue", which takes place in a horrible Bad Future ruled by Discord.
- Reharmonized Ponies Series: A sequel series of all original works that follow the canon version of events. Unlike the original, these have a running storyline detailing the ponies' recovery, The Reveal that Trixie is a second Element Of Magic, and Discord's eventual return for round two, once more in a series of POV stories, though some break that formula. While much happier, Nightmare Fuel still abounds.
The Reharmonized Ponies Series itself has some sub-arcs:
- Princess Gaia Arc: A continuation of the Reharmonized series, this one completely breaks Fluttershy where Discord couldn't, and in more ways than one.
- The "Butterfly" Side Stories: The aftermath of the previous Arc and Applejack breaking the series away from canon, as told from the POV of several Ponies and non-Ponies around Ponyville.
- "Origins": A series of stories explaining the origins of Celestia, Discord, Luna, and the end of the G3 World leading to the birth of the G4 one. Gets really dark.
- "Mind Games": Things are coming to a head as Diamond Tiara gets closer and closer to freeing Discord. Darkness rises, and chaos might just have the last laugh...
- Shining Armor Arc: Shining Armor's backstory and explaining where he's been during the rest of the series.
- Royal Wedding Arc: Slated to be included due to a poll result. The premise will be the same as in show canon, but only time will tell how it plays out.
There's also the
Gaiden: 7 Dreams/Nightmares collection of stories, wherein Princess Luna, Twilight Sparkle, and Pinkie Pie read the journal entries of the seven main G2 ponies, covering
the G2 world's change into G3, the Cosmic Retcon of G3, and the collapse of G2 society in the altered timeline through their eyes. Gets pretty dark, but each story tends to lean towards
Earn Your Happy Ending territory.
All are rather deep, psychological stories with a
Darker and Edgier take on the canon events. Discord is far more sinister and evil, his actions have left
deep psychological scars on everypony, and there aren't any quick fixes to the damage inflicted. However, the series doesn't take a turn into pure
Dark Fic turf and turn Equestria into a
Crap Saccharine World, it's clear that all the bad things happening are Discord's doing, even though he's been defeated.
A group of fans has started a project to make
an audio version of the entire series, with a German-subtitled translation following
right here.
There are also stories by other authors that have been declared in the universe by
Word Of God:
- Butterflies: Coffee Swirl (part 2, part 3, finale), what repeated attacks by Mad Gods look like through the eyes of an average, ordinary pony.
- Butterflies: Ditzy Doo, an alternate portrayal, not to be confused with the unrelated Butterflies: Coffee Swirl. Part 2 posted after a long hiatus, Parts 3, 4, and 5 posted soon after.
- Pony POV Series: Celestia: The Third Alicorn, explaining how Princess Cadence fits into the POV Universe.
- Teacher With A Green Thumb, tells the story of Cheerilee's Discording and encounter with Princess Gaia
- Pony POV: Cheerilee and Berry Punch is the direct sequel to Teacher With A Green Thumb, telling the story of Cheerilie's reconciling with her sister, Berry Punch.
- Discorded Ponies Side Story, one portrayal of Ditzy Doo's Discording and Reharmonizing
- Civic Duty, a story telling about Mayor Mare overcoming her demons.
- Prince Blueblood: Reach For The Stars: A reharmonizing tale about Prince Blueblood not only recovering from his Discording, but from his own faults as well.
- Pony POV Series: Peachy Pie: A short story about a filly in Ponyville hurt by Discord and how her recovery presented in a child-like mindset.
- Pony POV Series: Sunny Daze: A sequel to the above from the POV of Peachy's best friend Sunny Daze (no relation to Sunny DAYS Celestia's alter ego).
- Pony POV Series: Shady Daze: Third installament to the above two involving Sunny Daze's big brother Shady Daze (no relation to Shady... probably).
- The Doctor Whooves Trilogy, consisting of the following chapters:
- The Valeyard: Lost Souls: A story of Dark World, following the Valeyard as he is condemned to Pony Hell, and takes a surprising journey with an unexpected companion.
These stories are
Loose Canon and it's up to the reader rather or not to consider them canon.
Several
Recursive Fanfiction stories have been written in alternate universes as well. As such they are not canon to the main universe, but may be considered elsewhere in the same multiverse. The points of divergence vary, some in ancient past, some closer to modern day. Essentially, these are
What If? stories.
- Pony POV Series Chaos Verse: an alternate-universe story intended as part of The Multiverse
- Shady: Line Of Fate: Another alternate-universe story by the same author. Warning, big time spoilers for the Origins Arc!
- Seeds of Magic: Another offical Alternate Universe staring an Applejack who became the Element of Magic.
- Part 2, dealing with Magic!Applejack's first day of school.
- Part 3, dealing with Magic!Applejack and Twilight being sent to Ponyville for the Summer Sun Celebration and Nightmare Moon's arrival.
- Alternate POV Series: Discord World War by KyonSylar: Another official Alternate Universe: (Author Description) "Past and Future are not carved into stone, and each decision can change all the universe. Discord is in war with the world, and this time, he is not alone. The only hope for the world is that the mane six find the second holders of the elements, so that Discord can be stopped once and for all."
- Rough Diamonds by Zabuzaacolyte: A shocking and bold alternate course of events for the Reharmonization Series, taking place after Rarity's Reharmonization chapter, Ponyville awakens one morning to find a huge number of foals (including Applebloom and Diamond Tiara), have been kidnapped by the Diamond Dogs. But for what possible purpose? In true Pony POV series fashion, every chapter is another shocking reveal as nothing is as it seems.
- Pony POV Series: Epilogue Alternate by Saphroneth: Another official Alternate Universe, this time to Epilogue were Cadence decides to turn the tables on Discord by turning Trixie into an Alicorn.
- Pony POV: Friendship is Oppression: A look into the Harmony Queens timeline, as Twilight and her friends decide the only way to preserve harmony is to enforce it.
Now has it's own
recap page.
A fan rereading of the story is also in progress.
This series of fanfics contains examples of the following tropes:
1 reviews