History Heartwarming / TheConversionBureauTheOtherSideOfTheSpectrum

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* A meta example: the friendship of the "Team Spectrum" people (authors, side story creators, and editors). Doctor Fluffy's thanks for the help he's gotten while writing the ''Calm Before the Storm'' side-story stands out especially.
** Unfortunately, this becomes pretty heartbreaking in hindsight considering the way the team split up in May 2017.
* [=TheIdiot=]'s [[http://www.fimfiction.net/blog/385783/tales-of-the-spectrumverse Fimfiction blog post]] commemorating Team Spectrum's members and fans. Putting in a shout out to other members of the Anti-Conversion Bureau group and its most famous stories (including ''Fanfic/TheConversionBureauNotAlone'', ''Fanfic/TheConversionBureauColdWar'', ''Ten Rounds'', ''The Price of Generosity'' and ''Fanfic/TheConversionBureauConquerTheStars'') also cements how much those stories played a role in the creation of the Spectrum-verse.
* In spite of the downright [[{{Tearjerker}} heartbreaking way]] the [[WeUsedToBeFriends Spectrum Team split up]] from Red, they've all made it clear that they hold no ill will towards him and acknowledge his role in the friendships they've made with one another, and when discussing the team's decision to have Marcus Renee be AdaptedOut of [[Fanfic/{{SPECTRUM}} the reboot]], Jed had this to say:
-->There are a few reasons Alexander Reiner stepped in to replace Marcus. The big one for me, however – and prepare to be astounded by irony here, guys – is this: Respect. Not for Marcus, necessarily, but rather for Red.\\
See, it's no secret that the vast majority of the crew parted from Red on acrimonious terms. A lot of us have strong feelings about Red's conduct over the years, myself included. However, there is no denying that without Red, we would not have worked with one another. We would not have made what we have together. I personally would not be on this site at all. And I respected Red for a long time, even as I disagreed with him on matters of storytelling and other things. I even dare say the opposite was once true as well, though it seems obvious how Red feels now.\\
[...]\\
Red, if you do read this, consider the incorporation of Alexander Reiner to be our last mark of respect towards you as the man who started ''Spectrum''. Or don't. Think what you want, really, I don't care anymore, because as Fluffy says in a minute, either way I don't think we'd have had Marcus Renee in this story. I'd just rather think we're doing it to be kind than spiteful. Personally, I'm sick of spite.\\
To everyone else: I hope Alexander Reiner's story grips you as much as Marcus Renee's ever did.
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** Aquamarine revealing (in a bit of a teasing manner) that she knows that Comet misses Frost Wind and encourages her daughter to reconnect with her old friend. And Comet, despite being [[AmazinglyEmbarassingParents mortified by her mother]] revealing this to everyone, nevertheless does think about him. Before canceling all her projects for the Spectrumverse, Kizuna Tallis had made it clear that she had plans to pair up Comet and Frost together when they were grown up, so it's a nice little moment implying that they will ultimately get a HappilyEverAfter together later on.

** To add context, during that scene, Cadance and TCB!Trixie were interrogating a captain of the Equestrian Royal Guard and managed to [[spoiler: undo the brainwashing that the Queen put him through]] by making him recall his love for his daughter and grandchild. This manages to [[spoiler: give Cadance hope that perhaps Shining Armor (and likely the Elements of Harmony) can be freed from the mind control as well]].
** At the end of that same chapter, Trixie is so emotionally broken from having to resort to ColdBloodedTorture to help break the Guard, that the sight of [[spoiler: the newly-rescued TCB!Spike being cared for by doctors of both species]] leaves her feeling numb. Then Stephan comes and reassures her that she is still a good pony at heart; her disparate personalities all agree that love is what they fight for.

** In the [[spoiler: [[AllJustADream "Gag" version]], TCB!Scootaloo was diagnosed with "Disharmony Necrosis" (meaning that her underdeveloped wings never received any real love or support, and thus began decaying) and receiving surgery, Scootaloo will finally be able to fly]].

** TCB!Sweetie Belle and Applebloom's reunion and Applebloom finally defecting from Equestria. Even more is when the two [[spoiler: also reunite with Scootaloo and finally receive their cutie marks]].

* 'Sons of Legacies (Part 1)': while Princess Celestia is having [[HeroicBSOD an emotional breakdown]] over finding out what happened to the TCB!Mane Six, [[DontSaySuchStupidThings feeling like she did coddle the ponies too much]] and will now be sending them to their deaths in the war, [[spoiler: Discord gives her a GetAHoldOfYourselfMan slap, and then genuinely apologizes to her for having previously chewed her out on the latter, admitting that he did cause a lot of damage with his chaos and by failing to stick to the role the Scribe gave him]].

** [[spoiler: Discord]] admitting that he considers Marcus a friend.

** In a very small way, [[spoiler: Discord acknowledging Celestia and Luna as his sisters (since they were all the creations of Faust, and Discord considers her to be his mother) makes it clear the level he took up in kindness is sticking]].

** While she's indeed a harsh and hard-nosed mare, spoiler:Harshwhinny's concern for the plight of the Breezies and her UndyingLoyalty to Luna is genuine and touching.

** Celestia, Luna and [[spoiler:Discord]] bonding as siblings and helping each other out.
** Celestia [[spoiler:depetrifies Blueblood, who has done some soul searching during his imprisonment. The two of them admit to their own faults and mistakes from the past, and begin taking the first steps towards repairing their relationship, while Blueblood seeks to [[TheAtoner redeem himself]]]].
* During the 'Pale Moonlight' arc, the Alliance [[spoiler:was in the process of using Prime!Trixie as a FallGuy to take the heat off her TCB counterpart who'd just been brainwashed by Weaver to go on a rampage and destroy the PHL's credibility (and ended in Berry Punch's accidental death). However, they ultimately decide to not go through with it, trusting the Equestrian public with the full truth of the matter, while giving Prime!Trixie a second chance]].

** In "Out of the Void", while diving into the dreamscape together with Stephan on their way to rescue TCB!Trixie from [[spoiler:the brainwashing Weaver placed]] on her, Luna, Cadance and Chrysalis come across a memory which finally gets the usually reserved Stephan to open up about why he loves Trixie. He himself used to play at being a magician when he was a child, and has retained some of his happiest memories from then. Even Chrysalis is touched.

** The fact that [[WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty Rick Sanchez]] is willing to rescue the Dragons and their friends and family members to escape the collapse of their universe (though he's working for an unnamed woman to save them). He also calls Comet out on acting like a brat when he reveals he'll be rescuing Gale and tells her not to hold the things Gale did while [[spoiler:under the influence of the Geis]] against him.

** Aquamarine revealing (in a bit of a teasing manner) that she knows that Comet misses Frost Wind and encourages her daughter to reconnect with her old friend. And Comet, despite being [[AmazinglyEmbarassingParent mortified by her mother]] revealing this to everyone, nevertheless does think about him. Before canceling all her projects for the Spectrumverse, Kizuna Tallis had made it clear that she had plans to pair up Comet and Frost together when they were grown up, so it's a nice little moment implying that they will ultimately get a HappilyEverAfter together later on.

* The first chapter thoroughly puts the lie to [[spoiler: Discord]]'s earlier accusations of the ponies being ApatheticCitizens when they see the exhibition of humanity's arts and accomplishments, as well as photos and movies detailing the effects of the Solar Empire's campaign and the plight of humanity.

* 'Rockwell's Travel Through Darkness': [[spoiler:After temporarily freeing her from being suspended on a tree branch, Rockwell comforts TCB!Pinkie Pie and Pinkie Promises that he'll make it stop. Doing this made her actually feel happy again]].

* 'Don't You Worry Child';

** Aquamarine bringing up Frost Wind to Comet, noting that she probably misses him. Kizuna Tallis had made it clear that she had plans to set them up as a couple. Even with her cancelling all her projects for the Spectrumverse, it does end on the note implying that they will get a HappilyEverAfter together after all.

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** Really, Lyra's whole character (both versions) is a walking CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming.

* After the downright [[{{Tearjerker}} heartbreaking way]] the [[WeUsedToBeFriends Spectrum Team split up]], Jed had this to say with regards to the reboot.
-->'' There are a few reasons Alexander Reiner stepped in to replace Marcus. The big one for me, however – and prepare to be astounded by irony here, guys – is this: Respect. Not for Marcus, necessarily, but rather for Red.\\

Red, if you do read this, consider the incorporation of Alexander Reiner to be our last mark of respect towards you as the man who started Spectrum. Or don't. Think what you want, really, I don't care anymore, because as Fluffy says in a minute, either way I don't think we'd have had Marcus Renee in this story. I'd just rather think we're doing it to be kind than spiteful. Personally, I'm sick of spite.\\