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The Ties that Bind

by the7Saviors
This is the story of a bond forged between three fillies and the many trials and tribulations that strengthen that bond as they grow older. Friendship, secrets, and a dark journey awaits.

Tragedy strikes the Sparkle estate one winter evening and Twilight finds herself cold, alone, and far from home.

Fortunately she stumbles across two fillies who may have more in common with her than she realizes. With no place else to go, nopony else to turn to, and no clear way back home, Twilight decides to stay with the fillies and their caretaker while she tries to piece together the mysteries of what happened to her family and why.

Bonds will be forged.

Secrets will be unraveled.

And a great journey will be undertaken.

Additional tags: Sad, Slice of Life (I don't care if it contradicts the Adventure tag, things are gonna get Slice-of-Life-y)

Teen
Incomplete
Adventure
Gore
Violence
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Death
Alternate Universe
Drama
 
OTSTP

289802 words: Estimated 1 day to read
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136 Chapters:

  1. A Cold Winter Night 2018-02-19 15:40:17 UTC
    1860
  2. A Warm Hearth 2018-02-19 23:56:43 UTC
    1652
  3. An Early Meeting 2018-02-20 16:33:27 UTC
    2119
  4. An Informative Conversation 2018-02-21 15:01:00 UTC
    1655
  5. A Cloudy Morning 2018-02-22 15:47:20 UTC
    1360
  6. A Confounding Investigation 2018-02-24 16:28:49 UTC
    2459
  7. A Lavender Filly 2018-02-25 18:16:40 UTC
    2123
  8. A Shocking Discovery 2018-02-26 18:18:47 UTC
    2571
  9. A Hefty First Assignment 2018-02-27 14:17:17 UTC
    1636
  10. A Concerned Princess 2018-02-28 17:13:27 UTC
    1419
  11. A Struggling Trixie 2018-03-02 18:32:18 UTC
    1724
  12. A Broken Sunset 2018-03-03 01:35:04 UTC
    1905
  13. A Distracted Twilight 2018-03-03 17:16:41 UTC
    1388
  14. A Meeting of Two 2018-03-04 15:47:58 UTC
    1811
  15. A Miraculous Surge 2018-03-05 15:00:24 UTC
    1512
  16. A Hoof in Friendship 2018-03-06 19:10:51 UTC
    2167
  17. A Filly's Resolve 2018-03-07 15:37:33 UTC
    2069
  18. A Personal Discussion 2018-03-09 03:00:04 UTC
    1306
  19. A Hidden Path 2018-03-09 03:01:05 UTC
    1514
  20. ʎɐꓷ ʍǝN puɐɹꓭ ꓯ 2018-03-09 21:28:18 UTC
    1362
  21. A Horrifying Vision 2018-03-09 21:28:28 UTC
    2426
  22. A Sad Story's Conclusion 2018-03-10 16:56:15 UTC
    1631
  23. A Morning Trot 2018-03-12 02:10:32 UTC
    1376
  24. A Quick Lesson 2018-03-12 14:36:45 UTC
    1391
  25. A Past Mistake 2018-03-13 15:32:42 UTC
    1786
  26. An Effort to Learn 2018-03-14 18:50:07 UTC
    2174
  27. An Odd Introduction 2018-03-15 15:05:37 UTC
    1267
  28. A Brother's Decision 2018-03-15 21:09:38 UTC
    2695
  29. An Exciting Annoucement 2018-03-16 20:37:50 UTC
    1790
  30. An Explanation of Unicorn Magic 2018-03-17 16:58:07 UTC
    1720
  31. An Interesting Evaluation 2018-03-19 15:35:27 UTC
    2386
  32. A Troubled Filly 2018-03-20 16:45:38 UTC
    1869
  33. A Fractured Friendship 2018-03-21 15:38:03 UTC
    1872
  34. A Bitter Pill 2018-03-22 13:14:49 UTC
    1378
  35. A Heart to Heart 2018-03-23 14:12:05 UTC
    2209
  36. A Foal Called "Beatrix" 2018-03-24 13:57:30 UTC
    1383
  37. An Unexpected Encounter 2018-03-25 15:19:59 UTC
    2119
  38. A Bold Decision 2018-03-26 15:38:58 UTC
    1702
  39. A Spectacular Show 2018-03-27 15:22:30 UTC
    2162
  40. A Small Spark 2018-03-28 15:35:27 UTC
    2118
  41. A Filly's Rebellion 2018-03-29 15:35:03 UTC
    1717
  42. A Breaking Point 2018-03-29 15:35:11 UTC
    2037
  43. A Final Farewell 2018-03-30 14:39:20 UTC
    2684
  44. A Terrible Realization 2018-03-31 13:27:48 UTC
    1432
  45. A Recovered Memory 2018-04-01 17:59:27 UTC
    1903
  46. A New Family 2018-04-02 14:26:23 UTC
    2087
  47. A Brother's Plan 2018-04-03 12:15:46 UTC
    2221
  48. An Acquired Taste 2018-04-04 17:19:10 UTC
    2708
  49. A Reunion of Sorts 2018-04-06 03:59:01 UTC
    1827
  50. A Tale of Two Brothers 2018-04-06 15:29:05 UTC
    1976
  51. A Festival to Remember 2018-04-07 17:09:56 UTC
    1868
  52. An Uncertain Answer 2018-04-08 15:22:22 UTC
    2169
  53. A Chance Meeting 2018-04-10 00:08:07 UTC
    2124
  54. A Mystery Unfolds 2018-04-10 13:37:08 UTC
    2105
  55. A Favor for a Favor 2018-04-11 22:29:49 UTC
    1858
  56. A Serendipitous Gathering 2018-04-12 15:53:46 UTC
    2605
  57. A Helpful Chat 2018-04-13 13:44:16 UTC
    1960
  58. A New Lesson Plan 2018-04-14 13:35:10 UTC
    2070
  59. A Practical Application 2018-04-15 15:16:09 UTC
    2094
  60. A Tense Situation 2018-04-16 12:03:02 UTC
    1678
  61. A Timely Return 2018-04-17 14:15:46 UTC
    2633
  62. A Mare's Interrogation 2018-04-18 13:05:30 UTC
    2403
  63. An Uncovered Scheme 2018-04-19 13:13:43 UTC
    2688
  64. A Colt's Ideals 2018-04-20 15:56:38 UTC
    1944
  65. An Overdue Confrontation 2018-04-21 15:11:35 UTC
    2366
  66. A Lesson in Equestrian History 2018-04-22 17:53:11 UTC
    1964
  67. A Sun Goddess' Wrath 2018-04-22 17:52:25 UTC
    2481
  68. A New Way to Travel 2018-04-23 13:18:29 UTC
    1941
  69. A Clever Disguise 2018-04-24 13:54:12 UTC
    2705
  70. A Filly by any Other Name 2018-04-25 13:14:26 UTC
    2243
  71. A New Journey 2018-04-26 13:18:09 UTC
    1842
  72. A Foreboding Feeling 2018-04-27 12:39:03 UTC
    1585
  73. A Bump in the Road 2018-04-28 12:19:35 UTC
    1885
  74. A Deadly Struggle 2018-04-29 11:38:42 UTC
    1907
  75. A Lurking Danger 2018-04-30 12:59:33 UTC
    1694
  76. A Belated Realization 2018-05-01 12:02:06 UTC
    1661
  77. A Horrible Aftermath 2018-05-02 11:33:15 UTC
    2118
  78. A Strange Tale 2018-05-03 12:07:42 UTC
    2239
  79. A Reluctant Confession 2018-05-04 11:30:56 UTC
    2112
  80. An Old Friend's Tavern 2018-05-05 13:35:59 UTC
    2722
  81. A Frothy Mug o' Scuttlebutt 2018-05-06 14:10:47 UTC
    2225
  82. A Rare Play Date 2018-05-07 13:07:42 UTC
    1931
  83. A Sister's Decision 2018-05-08 12:55:40 UTC
    2192
  84. A Mysterious Voice 2018-05-09 13:47:34 UTC
    2117
  85. A Conducive Exchange 2018-05-10 12:52:39 UTC
    1994
  86. A Discordant Harmony 2018-05-12 21:40:30 UTC
    3038
  87. An Inconclusive Test 2018-05-13 18:25:17 UTC
    2411
  88. A Filly's Talent 2018-05-14 13:51:13 UTC
    1784
  89. An Impressive Demonstration 2018-05-15 15:12:42 UTC
    2121
  90. A Campfire Tale 2018-05-16 16:39:08 UTC
    2243
  91. A Question of Cutie Marks 2018-05-17 14:54:29 UTC
    1569
  92. A New Teacher 2018-05-18 13:51:49 UTC
    1758
  93. A Vision of the Moon 2018-05-19 13:21:15 UTC
    1679
  94. An Enemy Approaches 2018-05-20 14:32:05 UTC
    1755
  95. An Intense Duel 2018-05-21 16:05:05 UTC
    2197
  96. A Risky Choice 2018-05-22 11:55:48 UTC
    1746
  97. A Matter of the Mind 2018-05-23 15:28:15 UTC
    2543
  98. A Helping Hoof 2018-05-24 14:49:31 UTC
    1903
  99. A Drastic Change 2018-05-29 11:20:14 UTC
    2299
  100. A Subtle Approach 2018-06-03 12:51:56 UTC
    1718
  101. An Unbending Will 2018-06-08 14:50:45 UTC
    1889
  102. A Fleeting Hope 2018-06-13 14:42:07 UTC
    1910
  103. A Task Worth Doing 2018-06-18 11:02:43 UTC
    1779
  104. A Return to Reality 2018-06-23 12:38:30 UTC
    1834
  105. An Unforeseen Consequence 2018-06-28 17:45:40 UTC
    1880
  106. A Mare from the Land Beyond 2018-07-05 16:20:57 UTC
    2477
  107. A Terrible Discovery 2018-07-11 11:27:19 UTC
    2013
  108. A Truth Uncovered 2018-07-16 12:41:06 UTC
    2235
  109. A Lost Mare's Decision 2018-07-21 11:39:00 UTC
    2162
  110. A Noble Cause 2018-07-26 15:52:09 UTC
    1483
  111. A Hoofful of Worries 2018-07-31 14:13:42 UTC
    1918
  112. A Talk with Trixie 2018-08-05 12:56:44 UTC
    1749
  113. A Royal Obstacle 2018-08-10 15:19:23 UTC
    1896
  114. A Foreboding Path 2018-08-16 14:30:38 UTC
    1601
  115. A Successful Spell 2018-08-20 15:18:10 UTC
    1770
  116. A Half Made Plan Undone 2018-08-25 15:09:20 UTC
    1808
  117. A Search Gone Awry 2018-08-30 22:14:34 UTC
    2001
  118. A Captain's Mistake 2018-09-04 05:21:52 UTC
    1956
  119. A Reluctant Push Forward 2018-09-09 12:52:13 UTC
    2050
  120. A Reckless Delivery 2018-09-16 05:35:51 UTC
    2252
  121. A Not-so-Fond Farewell to the Forest 2018-09-23 12:58:44 UTC
    2013
  122. A Thestral and her Moon 2018-10-04 19:06:01 UTC
    2230
  123. A Search Begins Anew 2018-10-13 12:23:10 UTC
    1877
  124. An Obstinate Obstacle 2018-11-09 16:33:34 UTC
    1761
  125. A Trip Down Memory Lane 2018-12-01 16:09:30 UTC
    3470
  126. An Old Friend 2019-01-19 18:08:04 UTC
    2208
  127. A Wealth of Information 2019-02-20 06:01:55 UTC
    3131
  128. A Late Night Visit 2019-03-23 11:36:13 UTC
    3066
  129. A Spot of Tea 2019-05-06 04:56:18 UTC
    4628
  130. A Smoky Sarsaparilla 2019-08-05 11:18:54 UTC
    7004
  131. A Proposition 2020-05-17 12:51:19 UTC
    3706
  132. A World Apart 2020-08-17 12:59:53 UTC
    3302
  133. A New Order 2021-05-24 01:27:47 UTC
    3209
  134. An Emergency 2022-10-01 15:51:09 UTC
    3755
  135. A Turbulent Connection 2023-03-19 00:25:12 UTC
    3420
  136. A Curious Visitor 2023-06-02 13:36:06 UTC
    3814