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In Somepony's Shadow

by Whammy
After Twilight's ascension to alicorn status, Trixie finds herself struggling with feelings of jealousy. But when she meets another pony who knows what it feels like to be in another pony's shadow, she finds herself on a new path in life.

Edit: The story is currently cancelled due to inactivity after a few years. However, I'm currently contemplating rebooting the story at some point, so any comments and suggestions on what you like/dislike would be appreciated.

It's been several months since the Alicorn Amulet incident, and much has changed for the Great and Powerful Trixie. Her reputation damaged once again, she continues on with her magic act, determined to try and turn over a new leaf. With Twilight Sparkle now an alicorn princess, however, Trixie finds herself plagued with nightmares and a renewed sense of jealousy. Sympathetic to the mare's feelings, which mirror ones she once held long ago, Princess Luna decides to intervene.
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Original sketch of the cover image was done by Becca Hillburn at http://www.nattosoup.com/ . Vector of sketch made by myself.

10/16/2014: Now featured on Equestria Daily

8/4/2015: First Time on Featured Box

Everyone
Cancelled
Slice of Life
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
 
PT

70632 words: Estimated about 6 hours to read

18 Chapters:

  1. Arc 1: Another Sleepless Night 2014-07-28 06:55:03 UTC
    2769
  2. Breakfast in the Gardens 2014-09-04 20:23:14 UTC
    3343
  3. Dueling Dream 2014-12-17 06:57:47 UTC
    3780
  4. Dinner With a Princess 2015-08-04 22:03:28 UTC
    4063
  5. Trixie's View 2015-08-11 21:25:04 UTC
    3363
  6. Friend Like Me 2016-06-13 16:19:43 UTC
    5100
  7. First Lesson 2018-04-02 14:01:34 UTC
    3419
  8. That Something Special 2018-05-07 18:15:37 UTC
    2585
  9. Great and Powerful Illusions 2018-08-06 00:25:18 UTC
    3556
  10. Mischief Revealed 2018-08-27 02:33:50 UTC
    3252
  11. Lessons Learned 2018-12-09 04:49:13 UTC
    3522
  12. Arc 2: Grand Plans for the Grand Galloping Gala 2019-09-17 01:57:08 UTC
    4533
  13. Dinner Party Invitations 2019-09-22 16:03:23 UTC
    3664
  14. Dinner Party - Part 1 2019-09-29 20:27:23 UTC
    4720
  15. Dinner Party - Part 2 2019-10-07 03:27:26 UTC
    5075
  16. After Dinner Comforting 2019-11-04 02:33:22 UTC
    5010
  17. Shenanigans 2020-01-22 05:04:19 UTC
    4002
  18. At the Gala - Part 1 2020-02-18 01:44:11 UTC
    4876