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Published: 2014-04-22 01:41:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 5850; Favourites: 112; Downloads: 455
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I don’t know what kind of sleep or dreams Rainbow Dash had that evening after she left our cottage in my Equestria dreamscape. link However eventually she regained her senses and headed off for home, and as Dash was tucking herself into bed Applebloom was beginning another dream travel lesson with Princess Luna.

 

As the little filly has grown more and more familiar with lucid dreaming and the dream realm, Luna has begun expanding Applebloom’s lessons. link link However this evening for the first time the Princess of the Night took the littlest of the Apple family out of her own dream fabric and into the dream realm itself.

 

The Realm of Dreams of is an ever-changing landscape in which the memories and thoughts of the observer can often have a profound effect upon its appearance. At first what appeared to be a strange, swirling, star-filled universe soon began to form noticeable terrain features below them as they galloped across an evening filled with a million stars.

 

Eventually Luna directed Applebloom to a small cloud where the little filly could rest. It was then that the little butter-cream yellow filly realized that she recognized location below them as being Ponyville. Beneath the two ponies were at first appeared to be bright shimmering lights coming from the various homes in Applebloom’s community. However upon further examination the little filly realized what they were actually the individual dream fabrics of her friends and neighbors. They twinkled and shimmered like stars in the nighttime; Luna then explained that what appeared to be stars and constellations in the sky above them were actually other dream fabrics belonging to other ponies or beings both in Equestria or in more distant and far off lands and realms.

 

Luna then proceeded to dive toward the town library. Applebloom followed and much to the little filly’s surprise they entered Twilight Sparkle’s dream fabric. Now Luna had informed Celestia’s favorite student that this was going to happen so violet unicorn mare was not alarmed when two other ponies joined her dream. In fact she has become fascinated with the concept of lucid dreaming and begun her research into the topic. Unfortunately Twilight’s studies had not been as successful as Applebloom’s.  However for what seemed like a couple hours the three ponies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of tea and cake under a large oak tree in the town park.  

 

After this Luna and Applebloom departed Twilight’s dream fabric and climbed back up to the cloud they originally landed on. The little filly was giddy with excitement from this adventure and wanted to try diving into another ponies dream fabric. Why not Petina’s? She seemed like an interesting pony.  Awkward moment for Luna but she succeeded in putting a dampener on the subject. For the moment.

 

To be continued.

 

 

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Comments: 53

Baron-Engel In reply to ??? [2014-04-30 14:24:15 +0000 UTC]

I imagine Luna and Celestia can both say to some degree. "We've seen it all." If you have to go rummaging around in the subconscious of your subjects you will discover all kinds of things.

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Head-ZonkStudios In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-30 15:39:56 +0000 UTC]

I wonder what they'd think of going through someone's "defragmenting" dream.
I don't know what else to call those dreams that are so chaotic and random to the point of making no sense whatsoever. I figure they're one's brain filtering cleaning through old thoughts and memories, like the defragmentation tool on computers.

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Baron-Engel In reply to Head-ZonkStudios [2014-04-30 16:16:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh you mean the kind of dream where you are floating down a purple river on a boat made out of old Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues and having lunch with Richard Nixon while penguins serve you strawberry sundaes?

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Head-ZonkStudios In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-05-08 21:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, and the pro wrestlers are dancing the Macarena while you're out hunting dinosaurs in the Church parking lot with a Lego dart shooter.

Something like that....

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SoMaFan12 [2014-04-24 00:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice job!

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Hinoki01 [2014-04-23 00:37:32 +0000 UTC]

You know...


I can't help but get the feeling that Luna and Applejack really don't like Petina that much. That expression of Luna's almost reads as 'disgust' to me, and I don't know why.

Petina's a mare with healthy appatites and a very open idea as to sex and pleasure. 'If it feels good, is wanted and enjoyed, doesn't hurt anypony (that doesn't want to sting afterwards), then why not?'  

It's a shame, if I'm right... but I really hope I'm wrong. Petina deserves better'n that.


-Hinoki

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MountainLygon [2014-04-22 22:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Ah, the innocence of foalhood.

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Halpthiuian [2014-04-22 18:38:58 +0000 UTC]

Personally, I'd save Petina's dreamscape for a hard lesson in why you don't just randomly wander around the dream realm.

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Toksyuryel In reply to Halpthiuian [2020-07-07 23:42:02 +0000 UTC]

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Dgs-Krieger [2014-04-22 16:51:53 +0000 UTC]

Yeah...don't ever ask again about that place , Apple Bloom.

I love Luna's expression on the last pannel XD

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MountainLygon In reply to Dgs-Krieger [2014-04-22 22:04:13 +0000 UTC]

"Everything the starlight touches is your friends' dream fabric."

"What about that shadowy place?"

"That's Petina's dream fabric.  You must never go there, Applebloom."

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Dgs-Krieger In reply to MountainLygon [2014-04-22 22:10:06 +0000 UTC]

Okay, that's a really good one XD

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Letrune [2014-04-22 15:04:00 +0000 UTC]

Those faces are cute.
Other parts scare me.
Such is an equinephobe life.

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TCPolecat7 [2014-04-22 10:30:38 +0000 UTC]

BWAHAHA! Those faces in the last panel!!

- Polecat

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Baron-Engel In reply to TCPolecat7 [2014-04-22 16:35:41 +0000 UTC]

I believe this strip sums up Luna's situation. Dark side of the Moon

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astrocitizen In reply to Baron-Engel [2015-12-19 01:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Sadly, this is a dead link now...

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Baron-Engel In reply to astrocitizen [2015-12-19 02:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Well that sucks?

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astrocitizen In reply to Baron-Engel [2015-12-19 05:34:02 +0000 UTC]

Although I eventually found the image by googling the image name and artist, though.

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chakat-goldfur [2014-04-22 08:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Luna's expression in the final frame is priceless.  Juxtaposed with Applebloom's innocent look just makes it even more effective.

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Caraig [2014-04-22 05:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Extremely wise decision on Luna's part.

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mouseanderson [2014-04-22 03:27:11 +0000 UTC]

I love the final frame, so perfect! Thanks for sharing good sir.

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Baron-Engel In reply to mouseanderson [2014-04-22 04:28:02 +0000 UTC]

It is an expression I seen on many a parent over the years when similar topics have come up.

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mouseanderson In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 04:29:44 +0000 UTC]

I know I've had it before. (mostly with my younger daughter.)

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EarlMcClaw [2014-04-22 03:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Unfortunately Twilight’s studies had been as successful as Applebloom’s.
Okay, if read just in this post that line sounds really strange, as if doing a good job studying lucid dreaming was a bad thing.

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Baron-Engel In reply to EarlMcClaw [2014-04-22 03:13:41 +0000 UTC]

Oops forgot a NOT in that sentence. Fixed it!

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EarlMcClaw In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 03:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Nots can make a big difference. Other words are more easily inferred if absent.

(And I'm sure if I added a "k" to the beginning of that first sentence, Petina would agree with me.)

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Gilhin [2014-04-22 02:28:23 +0000 UTC]

*snerk*  That face seems to say that Luna's ALREADY been in there.  X3

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Baron-Engel In reply to Gilhin [2014-04-22 02:38:48 +0000 UTC]

Well I know she's been in Petina's dream fabric at least once link

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Gilhin In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-23 07:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm that is True...

I wonder, if a pony were to wander into her dreams in Equestria, could they find themselves in California?  Or possibly even Andur? 

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Baron-Engel In reply to Gilhin [2014-04-23 14:12:34 +0000 UTC]

In theory I guess so since Petina and I have jumped from the Angel and Knight Prime dreamscape which is in San Jose California straight to Equestria on occasion. In fact there is post about that coming up where it doesn't quite work out. 

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EarlMcClaw In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 03:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Which would seem to explain the look on Luna's face in that earlier sketch.

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Baron-Engel In reply to EarlMcClaw [2014-04-22 03:14:45 +0000 UTC]

Eeyup.

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K4nK4n [2014-04-22 02:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Aww, Apple Bloom's face in the last part! I really want to see Carousel's dreams, to be honest.

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Belvarius [2014-04-22 02:12:38 +0000 UTC]

Heh, yes "much older" indeed!  Great job on Luna's expressions here, especially that last one!

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Baron-Engel In reply to Belvarius [2014-04-22 02:15:33 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I imagined Luna having that look that mothers have when topics come up that they don't feel like discuss at that time, but they have to give some kind of answer to defuse the situation.

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ardashir [2014-04-22 02:07:51 +0000 UTC]

I love Luna's response to Applebloom's question. XD

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Baron-Engel In reply to ardashir [2014-04-22 02:16:49 +0000 UTC]

"How much older Princess Luna?" "As old as I am." Mutters the princess.

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bbasco2 In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 02:50:37 +0000 UTC]

I would imagine Luna giving one of those infuriatingly vague zen answers.

"How much older until Ah can go in Miss Petina's dreams Princess Luna?"

"When you are old enough to understand my answer, child."

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Baron-Engel In reply to bbasco2 [2014-04-22 04:39:40 +0000 UTC]

Ah, like several comments my parents made when I was growing up.

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ardashir In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 02:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh, Luna! Apparently even SHE saw some things inside Petina's head that were too much for her! Maybe they should call Cadence in; being the Alicorn of Love, she should be able to handle whatever Petina can throw at her. Right?

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Baron-Engel In reply to ardashir [2014-04-22 02:40:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh Petina would love that idea! She'd enjoy of meeting the Princess of Love.

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ardashir In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 02:54:46 +0000 UTC]

And Cadence could pick up a few pointers she could take back and show to Shining Armor, doubtless much to his pleasure (and surprise).

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Baron-Engel In reply to ardashir [2014-04-22 03:12:19 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is probably going happen anyways since I have gotten to the Royal Wedding in my current dream arc.

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ardashir In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 03:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Reached the wedding? Ho-ho-ho, I am so looking forward to seeing how you, Petina, and Carousel deal with Chrysalis.

Chrysalis: "Hah! Foolish little ponies, we feed on love!"

Petina: "Really?" *Squees with glee and dives on Chyrysalis*

*Fifteen minutes later*

Chrysalis: "...and I promise I and my swarm will abandon Equestria and never, ever return but you have to SWEAR that SHE," *points a shaking hoof at Petina* "Will never, ever be allowed near us again!"

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Baron-Engel In reply to ardashir [2014-04-22 04:26:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh ho! I think you'll enjoy it when we get to post that part of my dreamscape.

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ardashir In reply to Baron-Engel [2014-04-22 15:04:10 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure I will.

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Shaleclaw [2014-04-22 01:53:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh Applebloom. Entering the mind of Petina is a one-way trip! Just ask Dash; she seems to be quite an expert on probing the mind of Petina dePony.

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Baron-Engel In reply to Shaleclaw [2014-04-22 02:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Yeah Luna is going to make a concerted effort to keep the little filly out of that pony's dreams.

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kaygirl101 [2014-04-22 01:46:58 +0000 UTC]

It's still a bit too small to read the speech bubbles. I love Luna's face in the last one, though.

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Baron-Engel In reply to kaygirl101 [2014-04-22 01:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it ended a bit large, you might try clicking the download button which will bring it up in a larger window. You don't actually have to download it if don't want to.

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