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MLP-Silver-Quill β€” Mother-less Day

Published: 2013-05-12 17:46:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 203598; Favourites: 3960; Downloads: 848
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Description Whew barely got this done before the special day came and went.

This started back around the last Father's Day, where I read an emotional but also sad comic called "Breakdown" . This is my attempt to give an optimistic look to a tough situation.

I do regret that I couldn't include Big McIntosh. Time and cast size were a big factor here.

I owe huge thanks to , who created both Ponyville backgrounds. I couldn't have finished this in time without them.

Happy Mother's Day to all!

EDIT: Someone once asked why online artists link back to Equestria Daily when they feature our comics. The simple answer is that it's a celebration. We put time and hard work into these comics, and the fandom reciprocates. It's a great feeling and a wonderful charge.

Now, there are some recurring questions that have arisen, so here are my answers to each:

Where is Spike/Shining Armor/Twilight's Father? - For the sake of this comic, they are all holding a table for lunch and waiting for Twilight and her mother to arrive.

What about Scootaloo? - I'm not on board with the fan theory that she is an orphan. After three seasons, we still haven't met all the parents of the Mane 6, and Scootaloo's enjoyed very little development. Until we have more info, I'm going to assume her parents have been off-screen so far.

Aren't you forgetting Granny Smith? - Ah, here's a tricky one. Granny Smith is an important member of the Apple family and I don't want to dismiss the character's role. However, I think it'd be a disservice to say that, since they still have a caregiver, Applejack and Apple Bloom wouldn't miss their mother. On a day like Mother's Day, that absence can be difficult and I think a scene like this wouldn't be out of character.

Thanks to every one who commented, faved, and took the time to read this comic!
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Comments: 791

Doglo [2022-03-08 08:38:21 +0000 UTC]

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jkkohles1992 [2021-05-09 20:11:45 +0000 UTC]

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Shredder1004 In reply to jkkohles1992 [2021-10-09 04:44:33 +0000 UTC]

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WolfieStar010 [2021-05-09 19:17:10 +0000 UTC]

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MLPdrawingsnapshot [2021-05-01 16:41:01 +0000 UTC]

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goldorakx69 [2020-10-05 18:57:00 +0000 UTC]

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BeesMeliss [2020-04-10 09:49:57 +0000 UTC]

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ilvbrownies [2019-05-03 21:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Found this while searching for inspiration for my mother's day card this year, This is so sweet.Β 

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SwiftgaiatheBrony [2018-05-13 13:28:46 +0000 UTC]

I think it really sucks that Applejack is only one that lost her parents!

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Blockyblob In reply to SwiftgaiatheBrony [2018-08-14 18:02:16 +0000 UTC]

I hope they do a thing where discord goes back in time and saves them

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Son-of-Dromund-Kaas [2018-02-01 21:25:26 +0000 UTC]

Blood is what makes you related. Love is what makes you family.Β 

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Karnzun In reply to Son-of-Dromund-Kaas [2018-03-03 12:06:53 +0000 UTC]

Amen to that.

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Pamela-Ibis [2018-01-18 21:35:47 +0000 UTC]

A few things One, this is super super cute! Well Done!

Second, now that we are up to season 8 (or going to be rather this year XD) and we STILL have not seen Scootaloo's parents and or any family has your stance on her changed at all? I am, by the way, only asking out of pure curiosity

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samutrai [2017-12-13 10:12:57 +0000 UTC]

Can ur spot small error?Β 

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SolidSonicTH [2017-10-19 20:53:29 +0000 UTC]

Ultimately I guess they came to terms with it, if The Perfect Pear is any indication. They can't change the past, only live in the present.

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RasenganLucario [2017-09-26 01:27:53 +0000 UTC]

As far as I'm concerned, FRIENDS are always FAMILY. That's just me though.

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AJ-Arbuckle [2017-06-21 13:24:50 +0000 UTC]

Hidden by Owner

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MLP-Silver-Quill In reply to AJ-Arbuckle [2017-06-22 02:41:53 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate the links but I'm going to hide them in case people are trying to avoid spoilers. Folks can click on a link without knowing the content and things go downhill from there.

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Yugilover1 [2017-04-26 23:14:19 +0000 UTC]

this makes me think about myself that I will have to celebrate Mother's day without my mother since she is no longer alive

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Kalenz123 [2017-04-07 03:02:42 +0000 UTC]

Don't yall forgetting somepony?

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love-bite02 [2017-03-22 00:05:31 +0000 UTC]

this is so cute im crying help

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GoldandSliverDragon [2017-03-02 23:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Season 7 will start soon and we will finely have a flesh back episode about the apple parents, and we already have their names now plus another one of Applejack grand parents names(the grand dad apple maybe or the other side of the family we don't know yet.)

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Bigoldinosaur [2016-12-18 19:47:27 +0000 UTC]

My feels hurt but are warmed at the same time.Β 

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PerryPickny [2016-07-21 23:17:31 +0000 UTC]

naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwww *eats a bowl of Feelie O's* Β 

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zonyspeed19 [2016-06-17 05:52:22 +0000 UTC]

aaaawwww

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Brianna330 [2016-06-13 13:40:29 +0000 UTC]

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β 

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HyrulianTwilight [2016-06-09 20:26:02 +0000 UTC]

I honestly got a little teary eyed with this one❀️

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bazla1236 [2016-05-26 12:49:41 +0000 UTC]

i don't have the wordsΒ 

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thetrueCrystalVixen [2016-05-16 03:28:26 +0000 UTC]

This always makes me sad. Poor little Apple Bloom, I know how is to not have a mother.

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K4nK4n [2016-05-08 01:16:28 +0000 UTC]

I faved this years ago and while looking for a Mother's Day image to send to my mum I found this again. Love this comic. Thank you for making this.

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peachwookiee [2016-05-06 23:35:11 +0000 UTC]

I searched this comic out again because this will be the first Mother's Day I don't have my mom. Thank you for giving AJ and Applebloom a way to celebrate.

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Adddscr [2016-04-18 20:55:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm gonna go cry now

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LeaMagic12 [2016-04-11 01:29:52 +0000 UTC]

Awww....this is so sweet!

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CryoPhoenix777 [2016-04-04 02:29:30 +0000 UTC]

Wait a minute... Where's Big Mac!?

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ImmortalRebe [2016-02-21 06:07:46 +0000 UTC]

Aww...

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okamisama13 [2016-01-29 21:08:56 +0000 UTC]

They should totally make an episode out of this.

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MLPCutePic [2016-01-14 10:18:13 +0000 UTC]

yes...yes... Yes DO It Story. Full Story.Β 

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YourOrdinaryArtist [2016-01-02 20:24:58 +0000 UTC]

HOW SWEET!

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bonnybanshey [2015-11-03 20:33:36 +0000 UTC]

*hugs applebloom*

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princesscadence444 [2015-10-20 18:30:22 +0000 UTC]

The feels.. :') i LOVE it!

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BTRNinja115 [2015-10-10 08:07:53 +0000 UTC]

This gave me the feels and I love it.

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Wild-BlueJay [2015-10-06 23:59:31 +0000 UTC]

You just broke my "Daw" meter.

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Meadow105 [2015-09-06 09:58:11 +0000 UTC]

Aww, I love this! I'm adding this to my favorites! *Adds to faves*

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Flimflanboy [2015-08-28 14:09:01 +0000 UTC]

So, are one-day adoptions legal in Equestria?

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Jin-Li3 [2015-08-25 16:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Hits you right in the FEELS

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emilrules [2015-08-23 10:55:03 +0000 UTC]

So much feeeeeeeeeeeeels

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Ida2212 [2015-08-13 19:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Thats soo sweet

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Ashton42 [2015-07-28 14:46:04 +0000 UTC]

😭 that was the sweet thing I ever seen. T-T

it 120% awesome

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oddlyfuntime [2015-07-26 22:02:26 +0000 UTC]

lol best comic 10/10

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