Author's Note

Good day, everybody. I know that some of my existing readers are already aware of this but I've decided to implement an art gallery in this story. A while ago, I commissioned an artist for a flat, standard rate to create images for each chapter. However, despite the time, money and effort put into creating these images, I received complaints that the pictures in the chapters themselves were "distracting" and that I "shouldn't be relying on pictures to tell my story."
To absolve these issues and clear up any misconception that I was, in fact, relying on them (which I wasn't), here is a chapter 100% dedicated to them. The images were removed from their respective chapters and placed here instead, for your perusal (and hopefully, pleasure). Of course, I feel obligated to warn you about spoilers below!

Here is where I would like to show a little bit of reader interactivity.

Anybody who wishes to caption any of these pictures, leave a comment with the number image and your caption. I may very well use it—at the very least, your comments will be here for others' entertainment.

Also, I wish to take the time to thank my wonderful artist, Wadusher0. This work is cute, gorgeous and fitting for the tone of my story. Please go and give him a watch on his deviantArt account (^^^^) or his fimfiction account here. The guy does the cutest art, but can also knuckle down and punch out the work in a decent timeframe.

Well, the Equestria Games episode is just about to air. Let us see just how different it is from this effort of mine.
I hope you all enjoy! I'm looking forward to it.
(post-episode edit: well, that turned out completely different. Up with the AU tag then!)

Adren

Art Gallery

Let the Games Begin!

"Bulk Betting Is Encouraged!"

Through the Fires and Flames

From the Fire to the Frying Pan

...And Back Into the Fire

...And Back Into the Fire (Redrawn!)

Shocking Revelations

"Whatever it Takes to Win"

The Victors and the Spoiled