Messages upon a Burning Melody

by Camlio

Rating: mature
Tags: Alternate Universe
Length: 626

This is a group of short stories in the form of letters sent between characters that chronicle the lives of several characters from my Tumblr accounts and their interactions with others.

There are those who have never heard of the Genasi as they are now, this is fine. There are those who have never heard of the holes that let ponies and humans walk freely amidst each other, this is fine too. There are even those who have never heard of the tears shed upon the murder of a husband, a child born of that final gift, Princesses ascending to queen, this is also fine… because you shall be told. For it is written here within these fabled pages.

This is a story which delves deep into an alternate Equestria based around a set of several Tumblr Accounts and as such it is going to be kinda wonky and characters will appear OOC at times though I will attempt to write them as in character as possible.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2015-04-15 06:20:01 UTC

Bounty Hunter's Invoice

To Whom it may Concern:

   The following is an invoice to the crown for the collection of bounties collected in the name of the Princesses and the Equestrian Government the warrants are included with this letter and the bits are to be paid to the crew of the Burning Wings, Captained by one Radiant Fireburst, Granted Letter of Marque and Legal Privateer License under the authority of Princess Luna before ascendance to Queenhood via marriage.

The Bounty of one Longhorn totaling One Thousand Bits via the sum of One Fire Ruby.

Status: Alive, Convicted of the crimes of Assault, Theft, Cattle Rustling, Disturbing the Peace, Public Indecency, Harassment of Royalty, and abuse of the legal system.

The Bounty of one Trixie Lulamoon totaling at Twenty Five Bits via the sum of Two Topaz and Five Bits.

Status: Alive and complaining, Wanted for the purpose of communication by royal decree by Princess Twilight Sparkle and for evading Royal Summons.

The Bounty of one Fire Snail totaling Seventeen Hundred Bits to be paid by the sum of One Fire Ruby and Seven Aqua Sapphires.

Status: Deceased due to burning itself out. Convicted of multiple cases of arson and was meant for removal via trained professionals. The Bounty will be remaining as posted for live capture due to reconstruction efforts placed in by the Burning Wings crew in repairing areas of Manehatten destroyed by the fires caused by the Snail.

These Bounties have been verified by the Royal Guard Regiment of Ponyville and are awaiting payment at your earliest possible convenience.

We hope to hear from you soon and in a favorable light. Accountant of the Burning Wings: Samuel Gibbs, Son of Augustus Gibbs of the Burning Wings Pirates.

To Whom this may concern

"To whom this may concern, the words you are about to read are the publicly released records of events involving the Genasi Kingdoms of the Moon Ether and it's associations with our Allies in the Greater Equestrian Commonwealth, with this knowledge if you are from beyond our world and know nothing of what has happened and wish to read on, please do. If you do not I shall not judge you but please place this tome where others may find it if they so seek it."

A signature written in a seemingly burning ink marks where the Author of this book has addressed the forward. "May the Aether always guide your steps, Melody Knight Delle Fiamme, the 72nd High Queen of Ether."

Of Congratulations and Salutations

Dear Queen Celestia,

I hope this letter reaches you and your new husband in good health as I've heard of the end of the rather... long conflict with the cults who have committed great atrocities in the names of you and your sister. As such it is with great relief that I inform you that the barricades blocking the routes to Ether have been lowered and that you may expect Genasi travel within the day.

I truly hope that in time I get to visit with you and Mother as I've felt rather... stressed lately, though I am glad to hear that the group responsible for murdering my husband has been dealt with it stirs sadness in my heart that makes it hard to function. I had hoped to be there when they were brought to heel like the traitorous dogs they are and while I commend you for their swift judgement I ask that you allow my family and myself to visit you in the near future as I wish to be in the presence of family.

Hoping to hear from you soon, and may the Aether always guide your steps, Melody Knight Delle Fiamme, the 72nd High Queen of Ether.