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An Alternate Path

by Rhino
A changeling nymph is accepted to go into deep cover in the town of Ponyville. However, what exactly are her motivations for requesting this assignment? Is it for the hive? Or is it for herself?

Most changelings are seen as drones, simple soldiers to do as they are bidden. For many of them, this could very well be true. However, if they prove themselves trustworthy, they can gain some semblance of independence.

Gel is one such changeling.

She has risen through the ranks enough to be able to request her own assignments. She chooses one no changeling has tried before: Ponyville. Her reasons are sound, after all, a particular group of mares resides in the town. These mares are well known for saving Equestria many times, so it is wise to have an agent within their proximity. However... motivations are not always as clear cut as one would say to others.

And if her motivations for going in the first place are to be questioned... perhaps there is something more to her reason for the specific target she requested?

Follow this changeling as she integrates herself into the daily hustle and bustle of Ponyville, and perhaps gains more than she could have hoped for.



This is a story co-written by myself and EnigmaMystere.

Cover art by Harthric on DeviantArt.

Fair warning: this is not a clop story, but it will have some sensual scenes. These will be clearly labeled in the chapters they occur in, so that readers may choose whether or not they wish to read that section of the chapter. The graphic moments are not necessary to enjoy the story, but they do provide insight into the characters.

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Romance
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72 Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1: Arrival 2013-07-03 19:38:46 UTC
    3605
  2. Chapter 2: Locate 2013-07-04 18:19:24 UTC
    3542
  3. Chapter 3: First Shift 2013-07-05 12:13:39 UTC
    3537
  4. Chapter 4: Second Morning 2013-07-06 16:20:45 UTC
    3258
  5. Chapter 5: Rhino's Shift 2013-07-07 17:23:46 UTC
    2804
  6. Chapter 6: Party 2013-07-09 12:11:45 UTC
    3715
  7. Chapter 7: Gear up 2013-07-10 14:43:37 UTC
    2957
  8. Chapter 8: Paint 2013-07-11 19:07:13 UTC
    3303
  9. Chapter 9: Lake 2013-07-14 11:45:06 UTC
    2981
  10. Chapter 10: Morning 2013-07-15 13:25:56 UTC
    3038
  11. Chapter 11: Journal 2013-07-16 13:43:24 UTC
    4600
  12. Chapter 12: A Day 2013-07-17 19:00:31 UTC
    3240
  13. Chapter 13: Together 2013-07-18 13:42:12 UTC
    4075
  14. Chapter 14: Chatting 2013-07-19 14:06:29 UTC
    3415
  15. Chapter 15: First Try 2013-07-20 13:22:40 UTC
    3544
  16. Chapter 16: Tagalong 2013-07-21 15:30:42 UTC
    3799
  17. Chapter 17: A Game 2013-07-22 13:12:20 UTC
    4420
  18. Chapter 18: It's Just a Natural Thing 2013-07-23 15:11:51 UTC
    2921
  19. Chapter 19: Spa 2013-07-24 13:11:47 UTC
    5683
  20. Chapter 20: Wake-Up Call 2013-07-26 14:44:04 UTC
    2661
  21. Chapter 21: New Additions 2013-07-27 15:46:14 UTC
    3841
  22. Chapter 22: The Pets 2013-07-28 12:51:04 UTC
    4483
  23. Chapter 23: Reveal 2013-07-29 13:23:05 UTC
    3753
  24. Chapter 24: Lust Relapse 2013-07-30 13:58:04 UTC
    4358
  25. Chapter 25: Source 2013-07-31 14:28:44 UTC
    2399
  26. Chapter 26: More Questions 2013-08-01 13:44:14 UTC
    2986
  27. Chapter 27: Birthday 2013-08-04 12:46:13 UTC
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  28. Chapter 28: Birthday Meal 2013-08-06 14:03:58 UTC
    4391
  29. Chapter 29: Job Hunting 2013-08-10 17:07:17 UTC
    3226
  30. Chapter 30: The Hunt Continues 2013-08-11 13:49:06 UTC
    3234
  31. Chapter 31: Returning Past 2013-08-12 12:39:09 UTC
    5433
  32. Chapter 32: Nailing the Interview 2013-08-14 12:06:11 UTC
    5054
  33. Chapter 33: His Talent 2013-08-16 13:57:23 UTC
    5534
  34. Chapter 34: Second Attempt 2013-08-17 13:56:23 UTC
    2383
  35. Chapter 35: Dreams 2013-08-18 13:39:28 UTC
    5156
  36. Chapter 36: Call it in 2013-08-19 12:53:26 UTC
    4377
  37. Chapter 37: Things to Come 2013-08-21 13:29:59 UTC
    4543
  38. Chapter 38: Bath Time 2013-08-22 13:56:59 UTC
    5532
  39. Chapter 39: Race 2013-08-27 13:10:24 UTC
    3101
  40. Chapter 40: Beach 2013-08-28 13:31:33 UTC
    5096
  41. Chapter 41: Meet the Parents 2013-08-29 16:03:27 UTC
    5289
  42. Chapter 42: Messages 2013-08-30 13:27:25 UTC
    3138
  43. Chapter 43: Unveil 2013-08-31 16:07:38 UTC
    5539
  44. Chapter 44: One-on-One Time 2013-09-01 13:05:44 UTC
    3893
  45. Chapter 45: Date Night 2013-09-07 12:30:52 UTC
    5008
  46. Chapter 46: One Heck of a Night, Part 1 2013-09-08 13:05:50 UTC
    5246
  47. Chapter 47: One Heck of a Night, Part 2 2013-09-09 14:58:02 UTC
    7690
  48. Chapter 48: Looming 2013-09-10 13:28:01 UTC
    2372
  49. Chapter 49: Redemption 2013-09-11 12:59:57 UTC
    3181
  50. Chapter 50: Magic Duel 2013-09-12 13:27:37 UTC
    4447
  51. Chapter 51: Those Who Would Intervene 2013-09-13 13:58:27 UTC
    2790
  52. Chapter 52: Exposed 2013-09-14 13:34:14 UTC
    2738
  53. Chapter 53: Gone 2013-09-15 13:10:40 UTC
    3148
  54. Chapter 54: Flick 2013-09-16 12:43:39 UTC
    2551
  55. Chapter 55: Luster 2013-09-17 13:43:55 UTC
    3837
  56. Chapter 56: Port 2013-09-18 14:12:48 UTC
    3239
  57. Chapter 57: Mimic 2013-09-19 14:29:18 UTC
    6399
  58. Chapter 58: Home Again 2013-09-20 13:36:41 UTC
    5264
  59. Chapter 59: Purple 2013-09-24 17:11:57 UTC
    3472
  60. Chapter 60: Yellow 2013-09-25 13:32:53 UTC
    4659
  61. Chapter 61: It Is Time 2013-09-26 14:01:27 UTC
    3762
  62. Chapter 62: A Ditzy Day 2013-09-27 14:00:34 UTC
    3405
  63. Chapter 63: How to Tell 2013-09-28 14:46:40 UTC
    5610
  64. Chapter 64: A Roommate's Day 2013-09-29 14:12:06 UTC
    3223
  65. Chapter 65: Twilight 2013-09-30 15:57:44 UTC
    3947
  66. Chapter 66: Out and In 2013-10-03 13:30:52 UTC
    9530
  67. Chapter 67: Chrysalis 2013-10-04 14:58:47 UTC
    6358
  68. Chapter 68: Birthday Adventure 2013-10-08 15:28:10 UTC
    8607
  69. Chapter 69: Progression 2013-10-09 14:14:27 UTC
    7887
  70. Chapter 70: Canterlot 2013-10-10 14:03:09 UTC
    7426
  71. Chapter 71: In The Weeks Leading Up 2013-10-13 14:29:21 UTC
    9116
  72. Chapter 72: Wedding 2013-10-15 14:02:30 UTC
    5688