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Tales of the Oppressed

by Terran34
Follow the journey of a young cynical man as his world is turned upside down. Without anywhere to turn, can he learn to set aside his preconceptions and learn to accept friendship for what it truly is?

THIS STORY IS BEING REWRITTEN. THEREFORE IT IS NOT COMPLETE.

My name is Seth Rogers. I'm a simple college student trying to get a degree so I can land a good job. However all of that goes out the metaphorical door when I encounter a strange man adorned in half-plate armor. Before I know it, I'm in an unknown land filled with ridiculous looking ponies colored every shade of the rainbow. Or all of them, in one case.
...
I want them to stay as far away from me as physically possible.

This is a Human in Equestria story with shounen elements. The twist is this: the main character, a bitter and troubled young man who doesn't believe in kindness or friendship, experiences the very same lessons that we have in the process of watching this incredible show. Can the ponies we all know and love help Seth become a better person?

Another thing that I must point out is that the show does not exist in the human world. Stay tuned, as character development is the goal of the whole story.

Book I: The New World: Chapters 1-7
Book II: The Meaning of Friendship: Chapters 8-19
Book III: To Canterlot: Chapters 20-33
Book IV: The Royal Wedding: Chapters 34-57
Book V: Forgotten Memories: Chapters 58-86
Book VI: The Return of the Crystal Empire: Chapters 87-End

There is now a Sequel: A Wilting Flower

Cover Art by https://chapaevv.deviantart.com/
Illustrations by icecapers
Edited by Castwing, Schadenponi, Brave-Hooves, Insidiaphilia, scaredofbs, ScootalooFTW, and Vayne Hellslinger

Feel free to come join us and keep up to date on all story news at https://discord.gg/YzuSAEC

Teen
Incomplete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Alternate Universe
Romance
Human
Sad
 
ROKQM

1043148 words: Estimated 4 days to read
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133 Chapters:

  1. 1. The Things I've Lost. (rw) 2014-02-28 02:09:10 UTC
    5566
  2. 2. The End of Humanity (rw) 2014-02-28 07:41:28 UTC
    15015
  3. 3. The Gateway to Equestria (rw) 2016-11-01 17:36:49 UTC
    14434
  4. 4. Memories of Another Time (rw) 2016-11-21 20:45:30 UTC
    16102
  5. 5. Mind of a Troubled Human (rw) 2016-12-30 20:35:52 UTC
    13347
  6. 6. Working Class Hero (rw) 2017-01-29 20:56:05 UTC
    12408
  7. 7. The Longest Night (rw) 2017-03-03 21:10:14 UTC
    13770
  8. 8. A Trip to the Schoolhouse (rw) 2018-01-02 23:57:38 UTC
    7766
  9. 9. An Evening in Ponyville (rw) 2018-02-25 22:15:13 UTC
    10691
  10. 10. A History Lesson (rw) 2018-05-12 16:36:17 UTC
    9595
  11. 11. The Royal Sisters (rw) 2018-05-23 22:56:30 UTC
    9333
  12. 12. Loyalty (rw) 2018-07-20 00:20:23 UTC
    15783
  13. 13. Seth's Renewal (rw) 2018-09-05 15:58:12 UTC
    12755
  14. 14. The Long Road to Recovery (rw) 2018-12-17 01:48:04 UTC
    6700
  15. 15. A Return to Rock (rw) 2018-12-20 23:34:27 UTC
    6605
  16. 16. A Night Out (rw) 2019-03-14 23:26:44 UTC
    10004
  17. 17. Pranking Parade (rw) 2019-08-20 02:01:35 UTC
    8613
  18. 18. Cursed (rw) 2020-02-10 20:02:37 UTC
    8852
  19. 19. The Gamble (rw) 2020-06-24 20:30:34 UTC
    8357
  20. 20. Insanity Descends (rw) 2021-01-25 23:23:10 UTC
    15939
  21. 21. A Friend in Equestria (rw) 2021-02-27 01:18:17 UTC
    13922
  22. 22. The Invitation: I (rw) 2021-04-05 20:21:28 UTC
    8529
  23. 23. The Invitation - II (rw) 2021-10-15 19:33:03 UTC
    6653
  24. 24. Atop Canterlot Mountain (rw) 2022-02-28 21:00:20 UTC
    12916
  25. 25. The Aftermath (rw) 2024-11-12 21:04:36 UTC
    8233
  26. 26. Insanity Conquered 2014-06-18 23:14:07 UTC
    6288
  27. 27. Shopping Spree 2014-06-21 23:27:26 UTC
    6477
  28. 28. For Love of Music 2014-06-29 22:00:48 UTC
    9147
  29. 29. Seth's Breakthrough 2014-07-05 03:06:19 UTC
    6052
  30. 30. The Air Show 2014-07-13 03:08:39 UTC
    6543
  31. 31. End of the Second Day 2014-07-15 22:39:39 UTC
    6496
  32. 32. All That Matters 2014-07-21 02:46:54 UTC
    7246
  33. 33. Hearth's Warming Day 2014-07-22 22:16:14 UTC
    11393
  34. 34. The Reunion 2014-07-31 03:51:27 UTC
    6504
  35. 35. Home Sweet Home 2014-08-06 22:19:03 UTC
    6622
  36. 36. Everyday Life 2014-08-09 22:45:46 UTC
    7446
  37. 37. The Blossom Wind 2014-08-11 00:46:43 UTC
    6231
  38. 38. Carrying On 2014-08-15 22:06:05 UTC
    6565
  39. 39. The Calm Before the Storm 2014-08-16 22:06:45 UTC
    6383
  40. 40. Return to Canterlot 2014-08-17 22:03:09 UTC
    6236
  41. 41. Wedding Preparations 2014-08-20 22:06:08 UTC
    6470
  42. 42. On My Shoulders 2014-08-21 22:37:56 UTC
    6324
  43. 43. Enter Chrysalis 2014-08-22 23:27:32 UTC
    6508
  44. 44. This Day is Going to be Perfect 2014-08-23 22:12:23 UTC
    6175
  45. 45. The Final Decision 2014-08-24 22:21:39 UTC
    6995
  46. 46. The Ghosts of the Past 2014-08-25 22:31:48 UTC
    6437
  47. 47. Princess of War 2014-08-26 21:06:11 UTC
    6421
  48. 48. Mustering of the Troops 2014-08-27 22:15:09 UTC
    6485
  49. 49. Battle for Canterlot 2014-08-30 22:06:15 UTC
    6734
  50. 50. Ultimate Chrysalis 2014-09-02 21:55:13 UTC
    10510
  51. 51. The Aftermath 2014-09-03 22:21:48 UTC
    6413
  52. 52. Searching for Friends 2014-09-08 22:39:17 UTC
    6284
  53. 53. Three Friends 2014-09-13 22:02:25 UTC
    6312
  54. 54. Military Matters 2014-09-17 22:08:25 UTC
    6250
  55. 55. Search and Rescue 2014-09-22 22:49:53 UTC
    6537
  56. 56. Coming to Terms 2014-09-26 00:01:18 UTC
    7079
  57. 57. Love is in Bloom 2014-09-29 22:04:55 UTC
    7179
  58. 58. Homeward Bound 2014-10-04 22:08:56 UTC
    6166
  59. 59. The Apple Family 2014-10-06 22:00:08 UTC
    6317
  60. 60. Learning to Accept 2014-10-08 20:34:13 UTC
    6174
  61. 61. The Unwilling Patron 2014-10-10 21:47:21 UTC
    6443
  62. 62. The Impossible Change 2014-10-12 20:20:52 UTC
    6222
  63. 63. The Cracks in the Shell 2014-10-14 21:29:07 UTC
    9994
  64. 64. Meeting's Conclusion 2014-10-17 21:08:49 UTC
    6173
  65. 65. Negotiations 2014-10-23 21:33:33 UTC
    6265
  66. 66. To Plan an Expedition 2014-10-28 22:13:49 UTC
    6285
  67. 67. Remnants of the Past 2014-11-05 21:16:06 UTC
    6135
  68. 68. Moving In 2014-11-10 22:08:58 UTC
    6324
  69. 69. A Friendly Gathering 2014-11-16 22:35:45 UTC
    7214
  70. 70. Visible Changes 2014-11-18 22:32:13 UTC
    6361
  71. 71. The Expedition Begins 2014-11-26 00:21:21 UTC
    6139
  72. 72. Setting Up Camp 2014-12-04 00:12:55 UTC
    6169
  73. 73. Farewell, Maka 2014-12-10 22:08:30 UTC
    6715
  74. 74. Entering the Ruins 2014-12-18 22:03:50 UTC
    6143
  75. 75. Lost Memories 2014-12-29 22:02:20 UTC
    7096
  76. 76. The Promise 2015-01-11 23:06:41 UTC
    6755
  77. 77. Underground Complex 2015-01-13 22:01:47 UTC
    6313
  78. 78. Mental Conflict 2015-01-14 22:49:59 UTC
    6208
  79. 79. Seth's Realization 2015-01-15 22:11:08 UTC
    6310
  80. 80. Enter Vanta 2015-01-16 22:56:31 UTC
    5913
  81. 81. Ultimate Vanta 2015-01-18 23:04:37 UTC
    11886
  82. 82. Definition of Love 2015-01-21 22:40:29 UTC
    7506
  83. 83. Love Grows 2015-01-23 22:15:22 UTC
    6172
  84. 84. Return to the Ruins 2015-01-27 22:15:28 UTC
    6466
  85. 85. Ancient Origins 2015-01-31 22:34:06 UTC
    6089
  86. 86. Winding Down 2015-02-05 22:53:08 UTC
    6719
  87. 87. Start of Something New 2015-02-12 23:06:41 UTC
    6015
  88. 88. Revealing the Past 2015-02-19 22:15:57 UTC
    6523
  89. 89. Leaving the Past Behind 2015-02-22 22:10:22 UTC
    7835
  90. 90. About Face 2015-03-01 22:45:09 UTC
    6572
  91. 91. A Moment of Calm 2015-03-06 22:42:42 UTC
    6224
  92. 92. Winter Wrap-Up 2015-03-16 21:24:08 UTC
    7162
  93. 93. The Last Gathering 2015-03-17 21:33:25 UTC
    6461
  94. 94. The End of Peace 2015-03-19 21:31:10 UTC
    6820
  95. 95. The Crystal Empire 2015-03-24 22:16:30 UTC
    6059
  96. 96. Impending Threat 2015-03-26 21:56:53 UTC
    6080
  97. 97. The Last Breath 2015-03-29 21:24:13 UTC
    6264
  98. 98. Hail to the King 2015-03-30 21:45:42 UTC
    6369
  99. 99. While I Still Stand. 2015-03-31 21:13:17 UTC
    6153
  100. 100th Chapter Special 2015-04-02 21:29:58 UTC
    12288
  101. 101. Rebirth 2015-04-08 01:12:30 UTC
    6209
  102. 102. Council of War 2015-04-13 21:50:04 UTC
    5807
  103. 103. Taking a Stand 2015-04-17 21:58:34 UTC
    6336
  104. 104. A New Purpose 2015-04-23 22:03:27 UTC
    6071
  105. 105. To the Hive 2015-04-29 22:06:34 UTC
    6044
  106. 106. Demands of the Queen 2015-05-05 21:38:06 UTC
    6044
  107. 107. Return to Trotsdale 2015-05-12 21:47:02 UTC
    5927
  108. 108. The War Begins 2015-05-20 21:59:04 UTC
    6182
  109. 109. The Siege of Trotsdale 2015-05-22 21:08:10 UTC
    6045
  110. 110. The Trap is Sprung 2015-05-24 21:20:22 UTC
    6121
  111. 111. The Cloudsdale Ambush 2015-05-28 21:10:11 UTC
    6761
  112. 112. She Who Feeds Upon Love 2015-05-31 21:41:35 UTC
    6533
  113. 113. Warlord of Bleak Island 2015-06-05 21:49:43 UTC
    5910
  114. 114. The Great and Powerful 2015-06-12 21:47:12 UTC
    6662
  115. 115. Alliance Force, Assemble 2015-06-20 21:38:42 UTC
    6132
  116. 116. For a United Equestria 2015-06-26 21:39:56 UTC
    6037
  117. 117. The Frozen North 2015-06-30 21:52:27 UTC
    5832
  118. 118. Infiltrating Everwinter 2015-07-08 22:09:20 UTC
    6063
  119. 119. The Everwinter Crisis 2015-07-09 22:13:25 UTC
    5949
  120. 120. The Fall of Everwinter 2015-07-12 22:17:32 UTC
    6378
  121. 121. A Time for Rest 2015-07-15 21:45:00 UTC
    5964
  122. 122. The Final Obstacle 2015-07-17 21:53:20 UTC
    6314
  123. 123. I'll Face Myself 2015-07-22 22:44:54 UTC
    12996
  124. 124. Rest and Recovery 2015-07-27 21:45:22 UTC
    6050
  125. 125. The Last Humans 2015-08-02 21:59:56 UTC
    6911
  126. 126. Hawke's Decision 2015-08-16 22:00:19 UTC
    6235
  127. 127. March on the Crystal Empire 2015-08-17 21:30:16 UTC
    6906
  128. 128. Final Resolve 2015-08-19 21:49:55 UTC
    6177
  129. 129. The Last Night of the Kings 2015-08-26 21:14:33 UTC
    18478
  130. 130. The End of the War 2015-08-29 21:42:22 UTC
    7457
  131. 131. The Crystal Fair 2015-09-01 22:07:39 UTC
    14064
  132. End of Story Special 2015-09-07 21:08:57 UTC
    14299
  133. Final Chapter: Seth's Story 2015-10-02 22:17:46 UTC
    24127