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Piercing the Heavens

by Calm Wind
Sequel to Flying Sky-High. A lot has happened, but now Rainbow Dash finally has a chance to fulfill her dream and become a Wonderbolt. As the process begins, will her relationship with Soarin be a blessing? Or will it be a curse?

So much has happened in the past year. Friends have been made, battles have been fought, and love has bloomed. Now at long last, Rainbow Dash has the chance of a lifetime: a chance to become a Wonderbolt and instantly be part of an elite squad. However, one of the key judges for the tryout is none other than her love: Soarin. He is bound by his profession to be fair and honest in his selection. Will their relationship give Dash an edge in the tryouts? Or will it strike her down before she even gets there?

Also what of the dark magic within Soarin? He's kept quiet about it for a while, but not all is as well as he lets on.

And what of the Shadowbolts? They scattered after the battle with Nightshade. Surely they didn't just disappear.

A story of remaining strong in the face of harsh challenges. Life and love can be tough, but strong hearts always find a way to prevail.

Originally Edited by: Kestrel (and on occasion: Lucky424)

New editors: Delphina34 and Zoljen

This Fic's length is a bit intimidating, but it is broken into four parts, each of which could be considered their own stories with clear beginnings and conclusions. I decided to keep it all together because it was how my outline was structured (aka i completely underestimated the length).

This is not a Gurren Lagann Crossover. The title was a coincidence. (But said coincidence has led to many references and characters that parody the anime)

Featuring multiple chapter illustrations by: Scootafail/Chiwee, PenumbraGlow0290 Deviantart: darkmoonrising, Colorstrike, and foxenawolf

I also like including pieces of fan art drawn by my readers if they drew certain scenes. So far i have included some fan art by: GlitterDash (Dev art: chessaw), Hopscotch, MyLittleXyo, Ice Blade, mlplover789 (aka NightyScribbles), EchoSong, sweet Isolation, Pie Is Epic, melovedogs123, CowgirlVK, CrystalMelody_kc, Noble Savage (Deviant art: thatdamntenpin), Those Kids In The Corner/Catalyst, natis120, eveyannie, PhonicBoom, bambiki, Randompig212, Schemmer, SOARINDASH1, Neonspirit, NorthernLights8, kikirdcz, Fuzzette, SilverWolfFTW, Cantil, Coco Candy, -_Rainbow_Dash-_, Lazzari, Valentine_X, Nightalein and Lucky Autumn

Teen
Incomplete
Romance
Comedy
Slice of Life
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
 
RFWSS

2321572 words: Estimated 8 days to read
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190 Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1 (Part 1: The Wonderbolt Tryouts) 2014-06-03 20:30:13 UTC
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  2. Chapter 2: Magical Headaches 2014-06-05 23:39:03 UTC
    5288
  3. Chapter 3: A WHAT-NOW?! 2014-06-07 20:50:44 UTC
    4118
  4. Chapter 4: Strong Dash and "Princess" Soarin? 2014-06-11 23:51:47 UTC
    4427
  5. Chapter 5: Fancy Training and Easing Troubles 2014-06-13 23:33:35 UTC
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  6. Chapter 6: Departure 2014-06-17 22:13:37 UTC
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  7. Chapter 7: Arrival 2014-06-20 23:45:27 UTC
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  8. Chapter 8: Piling into the Barracks 2014-06-22 00:05:36 UTC
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  9. Chapter 9: Unsubtle Fraternizing 2014-06-23 01:25:21 UTC
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  10. Chapter 10: Fancy Moves and Resisting the Urge to Kill Your Bunkmate 2014-06-25 02:03:20 UTC
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  11. Chapter 11: The Tryouts Begin 2014-06-27 02:42:18 UTC
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  12. Chapter 12: Successful Blunders and Chili Wrestling 2014-06-29 02:39:25 UTC
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  13. Chapter 13: Agility Test 2014-06-30 03:08:06 UTC
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  14. Chapter 14: A Fragile Horn 2014-07-01 00:54:50 UTC
    4333
  15. Chapter 15: The Griffon Speaks 2014-07-02 03:30:48 UTC
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  16. Chapter 16: Derpy Makes History 2014-07-03 02:42:20 UTC
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  17. Chapter 17: Lots of Love Going Around 2014-07-05 00:33:24 UTC
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  18. Chapter 18: Fleetfoot's Wake Up Call From Hell 2014-07-06 01:50:12 UTC
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  19. Chapter 19 (OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH MAMA!!!!!) 2014-07-07 01:02:56 UTC
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  20. Chapter 20: The Mess Hall? 2014-07-09 03:56:09 UTC
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  21. Chapter 21: Fangirls and Jealousy 2014-07-11 04:54:23 UTC
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  22. Chapter 22: A Pipe Full of Surprises 2014-07-13 04:44:19 UTC
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  23. Chapter 23: Fathers 2014-07-16 05:05:10 UTC
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  24. Chapter 24: Who Killed Who What Huh? 2014-07-19 21:24:27 UTC
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  25. Chapter 25: Just Let Me Look At You 2014-07-22 05:11:07 UTC
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  26. Chapter 26: Preparing for the Gauntlet 2014-07-27 00:00:49 UTC
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  27. Chapter 27 (Part 1 Finale) 2014-08-02 04:20:53 UTC
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  28. Chapter 28 (Part 2: Wonderbolt Life and Love) 2014-08-07 21:04:50 UTC
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  29. Chapter 29: Heavy Regrets 2014-08-17 16:50:10 UTC
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  30. Chapter 30: Forgiveness and Secrets 2014-08-20 00:48:56 UTC
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  31. Chapter 31: This Chapter Shall Pierce the Heavens! 2014-08-21 03:46:39 UTC
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  32. Chapter 32: Senior Flight Instructor Silver Lining 2014-08-22 05:00:55 UTC
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  33. Chapter 33: Spitfire's Bad Case of Hot Plot 2014-08-24 21:39:47 UTC
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  34. Chapter 34: Where Were You When Silver Lining Tore You a New One? 2014-08-27 01:21:38 UTC
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  35. Chapter 35: Impossible to Focus 2014-09-01 01:02:36 UTC
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  36. Chapter 36: Getting to Know Your Fellow Weirdos 2014-09-06 05:32:36 UTC
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  37. Chapter 37: Soarin's Unstable Power 2014-09-08 01:49:01 UTC
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  38. Chapter 38: Stupid Sexy Stallions... 2014-09-11 04:00:19 UTC
    5384
  39. Chapter 39: Discord: The Double Douche, and Squad Two: The Elements 2014-09-16 04:26:11 UTC
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  40. Chapter 40: Talking Tough 2014-09-18 04:40:23 UTC
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  41. Chapter 41: Silver: The Iron Horse 2014-09-20 05:12:03 UTC
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  42. Chapter 42: Mystery Ponies and Twister the Poet 2014-09-24 04:51:34 UTC
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  43. Chapter 43: Storm Remembers, Silver's Personal Training, and Misty Fly fixes EVERYTHING 2014-09-29 05:44:09 UTC
    15463
  44. Chapter 44: Ooooohhh yeeeeaaaah! I feel GREAT! YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!! 2014-10-02 03:35:56 UTC
    4763
  45. Chapter 45: Soarin, Go Home, You're Drunk 2014-10-04 16:06:23 UTC
    4786
  46. Chapter 46: Combat Demonstrations 2014-10-08 02:52:02 UTC
    8366
  47. Chapter 47: Soarin vs. Silver 2014-10-09 03:34:12 UTC
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  48. Chapter 48: Breaking Free 2014-10-15 04:50:05 UTC
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  49. Chapter 49: A Little Chaos Goes a Long Way 2014-10-20 01:56:28 UTC
    9614
  50. Chapter 50: I Couldn't Stop It... 2014-10-22 04:54:27 UTC
    8366
  51. Chapter 51: Everything's Back to Normal? 2014-10-26 18:04:44 UTC
    7567
  52. Chapter 52: Showtime Nerves 2014-10-30 01:56:45 UTC
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  53. Chapter 53: The Watcher Revealed 2014-10-31 23:28:49 UTC
    6357
  54. Chapter 54: Who Are These Idiots? 2014-11-04 04:40:55 UTC
    10684
  55. Chapter 55: Oh... THAT'S who they are... 2014-11-13 06:10:23 UTC
    12811
  56. Chapter 56: Gods and Their Secrets 2014-11-18 01:01:00 UTC
    5943
  57. Chapter 57: Overcoming Fear 2014-11-21 03:05:26 UTC
    4875
  58. Chapter 58: Drama in the Compound, and Twister Strikes Again 2014-11-23 17:33:30 UTC
    8233
  59. Chapter 59: Breaking Tough Exteriors 2014-11-29 07:42:37 UTC
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  60. Chapter 60: The Wonderbolts do EVERYTHING awesome 2014-12-05 04:03:01 UTC
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  61. Chapter 61: Creating Stronger Bonds 2014-12-11 02:53:05 UTC
    9824
  62. Chapter 62: It Should Be Illegal to Look This Good 2014-12-15 04:25:05 UTC
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  63. Chapter 63: Comrades, Brothers, Sisters, Family 2014-12-19 03:01:06 UTC
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  64. Chapter 64: The Most Valuable Lesson of All 2014-12-23 04:09:21 UTC
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  65. Chapter 65: Don't Worry About It 2014-12-30 03:23:35 UTC
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  66. Chapter 66: The Test 2015-01-02 00:40:39 UTC
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  67. Chapter 67: Secrets Are No Fun 2015-01-09 23:00:19 UTC
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  68. Chapter 68: Twinkle Like a Little Star 2015-01-14 04:43:17 UTC
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  69. Chapter 69 (Part 2 Finale (Section1: The Banquet)) 2015-01-23 03:33:13 UTC
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  70. Chapter 70 (Part 2 Finale (Section 2: The Party)) 2015-01-29 04:10:18 UTC
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  71. Chapter 71 (Part 3: Shadows of Fading Wonder) 2015-03-02 01:15:27 UTC
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  72. Chapter 72: Feeling Kinda Fleety 2015-03-07 23:12:14 UTC
    8499
  73. Chapter 73: Reconnecting Bonds 2015-03-12 03:01:12 UTC
    7514
  74. Chapter 74: Mentors 2015-03-18 01:06:58 UTC
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  75. Chapter 75: Downtime 2015-03-21 01:17:41 UTC
    5696
  76. Chapter 76: I Need You 2015-03-23 02:30:14 UTC
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  77. Chapter 77: "Innocent" Bystanders 2015-03-27 00:12:13 UTC
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  78. Chapter 78: The Past Builds the Future 2015-03-29 22:33:27 UTC
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  79. Chapter 79: The Other Side of the Wonder 2015-04-04 07:39:22 UTC
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  80. Chapter 80: The View From Behind the Goggles 2015-04-11 05:09:38 UTC
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  81. Chapter 81: One Step Ahead 2015-04-15 05:24:10 UTC
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  82. Chapter 82: Train of Thoughts 2015-04-22 22:13:40 UTC
    7535
  83. Chapter 83: The Prices We Pay 2015-04-24 23:06:37 UTC
    12137
  84. Chapter 84: Unbreakable 2015-05-02 00:00:08 UTC
    13974
  85. Chapter 85: On High Alert… Fleetfoot Style 2015-05-08 00:00:04 UTC
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  86. Chapter 86: Insecured 2015-05-09 20:37:00 UTC
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  87. Chapter 87: Lurking in the Shadows 2015-05-13 00:00:03 UTC
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  88. Chapter 88: Surrounded by Shadows 2015-05-20 00:00:01 UTC
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  89. Chapter 89: Rising From the Shadows 2015-05-24 01:30:32 UTC
    20252
  90. Chapter 90: Fate 2015-05-31 17:33:59 UTC
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  91. Chapter 91: Never Letting Go 2015-06-02 03:00:04 UTC
    7516
  92. Chapter 92: Part of the Job 2015-06-06 22:32:02 UTC
    9473
  93. Chapter 93: It's Raining... 2015-06-13 22:00:01 UTC
    18121
  94. Chapter 94: The Calm Within the Storm 2015-06-18 22:01:24 UTC
    13829
  95. Chapter 95: Specter from the Sky 2015-06-20 03:00:03 UTC
    9427
  96. Chapter 96: Hopeless 2015-06-24 02:30:03 UTC
    10441
  97. Chapter 97: The Longest Leap of Faith 2015-07-09 22:00:05 UTC
    21114
  98. Chapter 98: Nimbus Rising 2015-07-15 03:47:05 UTC
    11196
  99. Chapter 99: Rekindling Hope 2015-07-24 03:37:24 UTC
    15953
  100. Chapter 100 special: The Importance of Comfort 2015-08-26 01:00:04 UTC
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  101. Chapter 101: Salty Nuts 2015-09-02 02:30:01 UTC
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  102. Chapter 102: Reassurance from the Shadows 2015-09-16 01:50:07 UTC
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  103. Chapter 103: Absolutely Twisted 2015-10-03 02:20:10 UTC
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  104. Chapter 104: Crystallized Horrors 2015-10-06 02:44:17 UTC
    6134
  105. Chapter 105: Those We Aspire To Be 2015-10-16 23:25:03 UTC
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  106. Chapter 106: Chills 2015-10-23 01:03:02 UTC
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  107. Chapter 107: Wave of Dread 2015-11-03 00:32:03 UTC
    8534
  108. Chapter 108: What Do You Fight For? 2015-11-10 00:12:09 UTC
    18519
  109. Chapter 109: Never Break 2015-11-14 00:00:05 UTC
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  110. Chapter 110: Connection 2015-11-28 20:53:17 UTC
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  111. Chapter 111: Reluctant Trust 2015-12-04 03:20:05 UTC
    9278
  112. Chapter 112: The Art of Deception 2015-12-18 23:20:06 UTC
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  113. Chapter 113: The Death of a Dream 2015-12-22 23:10:01 UTC
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  114. Chapter 114: On With the Show 2016-01-04 04:30:20 UTC
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  115. Chapter 115: Cruisin' for a Rusin' 2016-01-14 02:00:15 UTC
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  116. Chapter 116: Lunar Eclipse 2016-01-22 00:10:09 UTC
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  117. Chapter 117: Escape Escapade 2016-01-30 21:30:31 UTC
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  118. Chapter 118: Kick Reason to the Curb 2016-02-09 00:20:57 UTC
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  119. Chapter 119: Unstoppable Toughness, Unwavering Will 2016-02-17 00:17:17 UTC
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  120. Chapter 120: Victory 2016-02-27 19:15:11 UTC
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  121. Chapter 121: It's Personal 2016-03-13 04:25:28 UTC
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  122. Chapter 122: Very Personal 2016-03-22 01:10:07 UTC
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  123. Chapter 123: Weakness 2016-04-08 22:15:22 UTC
    20336
  124. Chapter 124: Ready For Takeoff? 2016-04-19 23:34:50 UTC
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  125. Chapter 125: Emotions Run High 2016-05-01 18:30:26 UTC
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  126. Chapter 126: Turbulence 2016-05-23 01:22:10 UTC
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  127. Chapter 127: Fractured 2016-06-12 18:00:07 UTC
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  128. Chapter 128: Falling Apart 2016-06-17 22:10:12 UTC
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  129. Chapter 129: Her 2016-07-15 22:15:44 UTC
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  130. Chapter 130 2016-08-11 01:00:16 UTC
  131. Chapter 131: Quiet Rage 2016-08-28 15:45:03 UTC
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  132. Chapter 132: Guardians of the Night 2016-09-24 17:00:02 UTC
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  133. Chapter 133: Broken 2016-10-08 03:00:05 UTC
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  134. Chapter 134: The Longest Day 2016-10-25 23:00:04 UTC
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  135. Chapter 135: Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt 2016-11-14 01:40:59 UTC
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  136. Chapter 136: Our Imperfections Make Us Real (Part 1) 2016-12-06 00:26:03 UTC
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  137. Chapter 137: Our Imperfections Make Us Real (Part 2) 2016-12-28 17:41:19 UTC
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  138. Chapter 138: Screw It 2017-01-18 03:20:46 UTC
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  139. Chapter 139: Iron Resolve 2017-01-31 00:05:01 UTC
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  140. Chapter 140: Blazing a Trail 2017-02-22 23:42:02 UTC
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  141. Chapter 141: Forces Collide 2017-03-13 23:32:10 UTC
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  142. Chapter 142: Take a Deep Breath 2017-03-23 23:43:17 UTC
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  143. Chapter 143: Kibitzer 2017-04-26 23:27:56 UTC
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  144. Chapter 144: Over the Edge 2017-05-18 00:30:03 UTC
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  145. Chapter 145: Unbound 2017-06-19 01:33:34 UTC
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  146. Chapter 146: Treason and Tribulation 2017-07-24 23:28:30 UTC
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  147. Chapter 147: The Real Enemy...? (part 1) 2017-08-20 20:14:56 UTC
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  148. Chapter 148: The Real Enemy...? (Part 2) 2017-09-05 23:23:16 UTC
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  149. Chapter 149: The Real Enemy...? (Part 3) 2017-09-18 23:19:51 UTC
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  150. Chapter 150: Bittersweet 2017-10-25 00:07:28 UTC
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  151. Chapter 151: Unexpected Reunion 2017-12-03 22:37:48 UTC
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  152. Chapter 152: Those Who Lead 2018-02-03 02:56:24 UTC
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  153. Chapter 153: Outside The Box 2018-03-04 00:46:56 UTC
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  154. Chapter 154: Making the Tough Decisions 2018-04-08 20:34:34 UTC
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  155. Chapter 155: Subverting Subversion Subversively 2018-05-11 00:29:00 UTC
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  156. Chapter 156: A Tangled Mess 2018-07-24 23:45:32 UTC
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  157. Chapter 157: Overburdened 2018-09-16 23:11:31 UTC
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  158. Chapter 158: Rule Number Six 2018-10-29 23:45:38 UTC
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  159. Chapter 159: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 1) 2018-12-22 02:13:29 UTC
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  160. Chapter 160: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 2: Face to Face) 2019-02-06 01:00:59 UTC
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  161. Chapter 161: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 3: Lost Way) 2019-03-12 00:07:19 UTC
    8267
  162. Chapter 162: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 4: Bending the Rules) 2019-04-24 00:16:09 UTC
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  163. Chapter 163: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 5: Judgement) 2019-06-29 18:52:01 UTC
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  164. Chapter 164: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 6: A Somber Return) 2019-08-31 00:09:05 UTC
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  165. Chapter 165: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 7: The Jester’s Game) 2019-10-27 18:21:06 UTC
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  166. Chapter 166: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 8: All the Pieces on the Board) 2019-11-27 00:51:10 UTC
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  167. Chapter 167: Wonderbolts Never Die (Arc 3 Finale Part 9: Our World) 2020-03-14 00:32:04 UTC
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  168. Chapter 168: (Arc 4: The Burdens We Carry) 2020-05-16 01:15:31 UTC
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  169. Chapter 169: "Observation" 2020-05-22 23:07:11 UTC
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  170. Chapter 170: The Wise Grump 2020-06-08 23:53:15 UTC
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  171. Chapter 171: Sunrise 2020-06-23 00:29:23 UTC
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  172. Chapter 172: The Missing Piece 2020-07-02 23:10:07 UTC
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  173. Chapter 173: Shifting Down a Few Gears 2020-07-22 23:06:04 UTC
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  174. Chapter 174: I said Keep the Shenanigans to a Minimum! 2020-08-17 23:31:12 UTC
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  175. Chapter 175: Rest, Relaxation, Reassurance 2020-09-09 01:11:23 UTC
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  176. Chapter 176: Who's Ready To Get Wonderblasted? 2020-10-13 00:19:02 UTC
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  177. Chapter 177: Cupidfoot 2020-11-24 03:07:04 UTC
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  178. Chapter 178: Fun for Some 2021-01-12 00:58:06 UTC
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  179. Chapter 179: The Mule Is On The Wagon. Repeat, The Mule Is On The Wagon 2021-03-12 23:58:03 UTC
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  180. Chapter 180: Like a Moth to a Flame 2021-04-16 22:32:06 UTC
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  181. Chapter 181: Hidden Beauty 2021-06-11 22:34:37 UTC
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  182. Chapter 182: Breakthrough 2021-08-16 23:47:02 UTC
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  183. Chapter 183: Through Different Eyes 2021-11-02 00:00:02 UTC
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  184. Chapter 184: What Did You Expect? 2021-12-07 01:15:01 UTC
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  185. Chapter 185: Looking Deeper 2022-02-23 01:10:11 UTC
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  186. Chapter 186: Baby Steps 2022-05-14 20:18:01 UTC
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  187. Chapter 187: It's A Start 2022-08-25 23:43:02 UTC
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  188. Chapter 188: Even the Best of Us 2022-10-05 23:36:07 UTC
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  189. Chapter 189: I Don't Mess Around 2022-12-23 00:41:02 UTC
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  190. Chapter 190: The (More) Power(ful) Flyer, Part 1 2023-03-28 23:55:02 UTC
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