The narrator gets sick.

by Koekelbag

Rating: everyone
Tags: Random, Slice of Life, Main 6, Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Comedy
Length: 985

Don't worry, he's got replacements... which, as the characters discover, have all a reason why they are just that, replacements.

Dear Twilight Sparkle, and friends,

I am saddened to inform you that I have recently gotten sick, due to reasons yet unknown, so I am not permitted to narrate your story until I get better.

Do not be afraid, your story will not be set on hold during my absence, since the Directors have seen this as an opportunity to give aspiring narrators (like I once was) a chance to narrate in my place.
While they may seem, eccentric, for lack of a better word, I only ask that you give them all a fair chance.

Give yourselves some time to discover their narration styles, learn their little quirks and habits, and see if you enjoy them or not. I'm told that the Directors will be interested in what you think of them, so please be honest when voicing your opinions.

I hope you'll have a wonderful time, and you'll hear from me again when I have more news.

Greetings,
The Narrator

Hope you like meta-stories about narration... which would be curious, since I've never heard about a meta-story about narration. Maybe that's just me though, I dunno.

Anyway, a comedy story! Yay... I think? Still new to this whole author-thing, trying out different directions for now. Also, if you're interested in the whole "narrator" thing (which I kinda doubt), I'll probably write another story on just that, but that would be more a mythos-type of story... emphasis on probably, first want to see how this story does.

Oh, if you want to know which type of narrator comes where, have a handy list.
Chapter 1) No narrator... for the most part.
Chapter 2) (Some time in the future) Coming soon!

Published 2016-08-08 00:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-08-08 00:10:01 UTC

"Eh, the Narrator got sick?"

"Yes, that's pretty much what the letter says."

"Wait, wait... Twi, is that really what it says?"

"It is, Applejack, have a look for yourself."

"Ooh, ooh, can I see? Can I see?"

"Wait your turn, Pinkie."

"Well I'll be damned. Twi, how is this is even possible? Here ya go Pinks."

"You're asking me? How would I kno- oh don't you dare roll your eyes like that, I only know so much... Where's Spike? Spiiiiiike!"

"Dear, why call for Spike?"

"To inform the princesses, Rarity. This is probably one of the biggest events that has ever happened! I mean, there isn't any narration anymore, and now there will be others narrating instead?"

"Heh, would you say that it's one of the... coolest, events?"

"Sigh... yes Dash, just think about it. Spiiiiiiiiiike! Where is that dragon?"

"Eh... if you don't mind, Twilight, I'll go look for him?"

"Oh, sure Fluttershy, just look around one of the many bedchambers he's claimed, I would bet my horn that he's dozing off in one of them."

"Holy moley Twi, where did this even came from? Here's the letter back, by the way."

"Ah, Thanks Pinkie... and I honestly don't know. I mean, think about it, this letter came from the author's realm itself! Or, at least, from the Narrator... I do hope he's fine."

"Come on Twi, he's the Narrator, like a lil' sickness will get him down, silly filly. I do wonder about these replacements though..."

"You're right Pinkie... I also wonder in what ways they hold the same powers as the Narrator."

"What'ya mean Twi?"

"What, really Dash?"

"Yeah?"

"... You do know that there has been a Narrator?"

"That awesome deep voice in my head, that tells everything like a Daring Do book? Sure, I know him."

"A Daring Do book? Really?"

"Hey, those are the only ones I read, so I can't speak for others."

"Darling, what do you mean by 'him'"?

"Rarity? Wait, did you hear a female voice?"

"What, you didn't Twi? Huh, I thought everyone heard La Narrateur as a she."

"First, Pinkie, can you stop with the Prench?" "Aww" "And second... so both you and Rarity hear a she? Wait, Aj and Rainbow, what about you?"

"Through an' through male for me, Twi."

"I already said that it was a he, egghead, and he talks in an awesome way."

"What does that even mea-"

"Ehm... hi girls, I found Spike"

"Ah, hi Fluttershy... and Spike."

"Eh... hey Twi, sorry I didn't hear you call."

"Maybe I should get one of Pinkie's surprise cannons as a remote alarm, hmm?"

"Ooh, ooh, that would be fun!"

"... ye, no. Anyway, what did you need? Fluttershy said something about the Narrator being sick?"

"Here, read this letter. And once you're done with that, send it to the Princess."

"Alright..."

"So, ehm... what were you girls talking about, anyway?"

"Oh, right, Fluttershy, mind if I ask you something?"

"Yes, Twilight?"

"The narrator, did he sound male or female?"

"Eh... that's a weird question to ask, don't you think?"

"Well, sure, but I never thought about it before. So?"

"Oh, well... it's a female... not for you?"

"Curious, a male narrator for me, Aj and Rainbow Dash, but a female for Pinkie, Rarity and you... This is so exciting!"

"'Scuse me sugarcube, but... exciting?"

"Applejack is right, darling. If anything, this should be quite the frightful event."

"Well, yeah, sure... but think about it! A chance to get more information on the Narrator, and these replacements and Directors and all this new stuff! There's just so much to- Ah, Spike, is that the response already?"

"Bleh, eugh... here you go Twilight."

"I wonder what she replie... wait, is this for real?"

"Twilight, what does it say?"

"You're not going to believe this girls, this is what Princess Celestia sent back."

"Dear Twilight Sparkle, and friends. Do not be concerned by this announcement, for I have already gotten many of these in my long life. In fact, the current Narrator that got sick was a actually a replacement from, let's say, around three centuries back. This may be a surprise to all of you, but this is a regular thing for me. Thank you for sending this to me, as I can now inform the rest of Equestria as to why the Narrator's voice suddenly dissapeared. Your dear friend, Celestia.... is all she wrote."

"Not all, you silly filly."

"Pinkie, what are you say- oh, a backside... Heh, sorry. So, as she continues; PS: While I am not absolutely certain about this, if the last times that a replacement was needed are any indication, then you'll find the first replacement to be quite, shall we say, peculiar. Anyway, I wish the best of luck to all of you."

"Peculiar? What do you suppose she's saying with that?"

"I'm not really sure, Dash. The only thing I can say for certain is that I have a really bad feeling in my gut all of a sudden." The dark-purple mare said, uneasiness audible in her soft tone. When she abruptly heard the Narrator's voice again, however, she jumped ever so slightly, startled by both the fact that the first replacement has in fact already arrived, as well that it seemed that this Narrator liked a more expanded prose, both in style and amount. At this sudden realization, she slowly lifted her left pale, light grayish mulberry furred hoof towards the vicinity of her forehead. Her flowing sapphire blue mane, with a violet and brilliant rose streak, rustled slightly at this motion. As she slowly closed her eyes, she laid her hoof on her head, reminiscent of what one would call a 'facehoof', uttering but two words.

"Oh horsefeathers."

Author's Note

Yep.

Also, if you for some obscure reason are wondering, description of mane and coat come straight from the wiki.