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Earning Freedom

by Daxisle
Big Macintosh was a simple apple farmer pony, but once he's imprisoned under false charges for sexual favors, he receives a package in his cell containing means for his escape, and a letter that would change the way he saw the world forever.

Big Macintosh was a simple apple farmer pony. He has a family who cares about him, a respected name in the Ponyville community, and enjoys his work tilling and caring for his beloved apple trees.

But when he's thrown into jail under false charges, he begins to think about the freedom he'd taken for granted. Suddenly, a strange package appears within his cell, containing tools for his escape and a strangely cryptic note that forces him to reevaluate his lot in life.

After; he comes across a strange and foreign stallion who teaches him the ways of freedom and liberty in a way that changes the young pony's life forever.

Freedom, Choice, Independence, and Liberty.

To some, these words are taken for granted, believing themselves entitled to the ideas simply because they draw breath. But what happens when you stop and think about them? What course of action does your mind take when your mind dwells upon these words?

And more importantly, what are you willing to sacrifice to preserve them?

(Special thanks to codejunkie for assisting in the editing of earlier chapters.)

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267 Chapters:

  1. Second Chance (Revised) 2012-08-04 03:45:01 UTC
    1880
  2. My Life? (Revised) 2012-12-04 17:37:47 UTC
    1965
  3. Structure 2012-12-04 18:24:07 UTC
    3483
  4. Analyzation 2012-08-16 03:12:58 UTC
    2470
  5. Angry Liberation 2012-08-05 21:39:09 UTC
    2576
  6. Chaotic Neutral 2012-09-27 22:47:25 UTC
    2385
  7. Mane Intervention 2012-08-06 12:03:32 UTC
    2963
  8. Faint Goodbyes 2012-08-12 03:25:17 UTC
    3295
  9. Breaking the Chains 2012-08-07 14:54:19 UTC
    3669
  10. Anticipated Altercation 2012-08-07 23:54:43 UTC
    2853
  11. Complacency or Death 2012-08-08 22:09:44 UTC
    1961
  12. Information and Determination 2012-08-09 18:20:30 UTC
    2477
  13. Bitter Thoughts 2012-08-15 21:36:18 UTC
    2946
  14. Nightmare Night (pt1) 2012-08-16 20:15:12 UTC
    4056
  15. Nightmare Night (pt2) 2012-08-17 06:29:53 UTC
    3369
  16. Over Indulgence 2012-08-18 21:02:37 UTC
    2958
  17. Disapointing shades 2012-09-10 10:02:48 UTC
    4419
  18. Restrained Rescue 2012-09-17 00:25:48 UTC
    2715
  19. Nonintellectually Inclined 2012-09-24 21:24:48 UTC
    4809
  20. Triple M. Corporation 2012-09-26 02:59:58 UTC
    3801
  21. Royal Commitment 2012-12-06 01:23:32 UTC
    2401
  22. Political Complication 2012-09-28 20:29:32 UTC
    4277
  23. Luna's Deception 2012-10-09 20:12:49 UTC
    3221
  24. Capital Debates 2012-10-10 17:14:26 UTC
    4319
  25. Chaotic Closure 2012-11-19 13:15:03 UTC
    4209
  26. The Trial of Sin 2012-10-15 19:16:46 UTC
    3505
  27. Verdicts Your Honors? 2012-12-06 22:45:03 UTC
    5477
  28. Growing Pains 2012-10-21 07:59:13 UTC
    4406
  29. Farewell Equestria 2012-10-23 00:32:43 UTC
    7660
  30. Continuation (Begining of Pt 2.) 2013-02-17 06:23:12 UTC
    139
  31. Retraction 2013-02-17 06:23:30 UTC
    4855
  32. Home Again 2013-02-23 08:24:32 UTC
    1919
  33. Confrontations Pt. 1 2013-02-27 09:38:15 UTC
    2663
  34. Confrontations Pt. 2 2013-03-05 08:27:07 UTC
    2587
  35. Party Time 2013-03-07 18:01:00 UTC
    2858
  36. Aftermath 2013-03-11 12:05:54 UTC
    2887
  37. The Story of Shade. 2013-03-17 16:51:34 UTC
    3126
  38. Revenge 2013-03-21 00:47:02 UTC
    2572
  39. Immigration issues 2013-03-30 20:16:33 UTC
    2518
  40. Occupy Canterlot 2013-04-08 16:48:10 UTC
    2399
  41. Alpha 2013-04-09 22:18:25 UTC
    2658
  42. Introspection 2013-04-12 06:23:11 UTC
    1896
  43. Preparations 2013-04-13 19:07:48 UTC
    1801
  44. Spike's Rage 2013-04-15 15:45:02 UTC
    2287
  45. Undesirable Assistance 2013-04-17 15:59:46 UTC
    3909
  46. Reckoning 2013-04-21 08:00:26 UTC
    3288
  47. Drawback. 2013-04-29 18:52:13 UTC
    1840
  48. Release 2013-05-23 22:34:30 UTC
    6001
  49. Mark 2013-06-14 15:33:13 UTC
    5839
  50. Post 2013-06-24 04:10:41 UTC
    2174
  51. Truth 2013-06-30 00:27:58 UTC
    3206
  52. Perspective 2013-07-12 17:08:22 UTC
    2613
  53. Complex 2015-06-19 23:08:58 UTC
    2247
  54. Question 2013-07-16 20:23:42 UTC
    4967
  55. Work & Play 2013-07-29 19:14:37 UTC
    5880
  56. Thouhtful Considerations 2013-08-21 00:02:20 UTC
    5590
  57. Nike 2013-09-01 22:37:01 UTC
    2655
  58. Underlying Resentment 2013-10-01 21:02:04 UTC
    2801
  59. Equestria 500 2013-11-24 06:06:39 UTC
    3633
  60. Murphy's Law 2013-11-29 03:12:06 UTC
    1993
  61. Introspective Acceptance 2014-01-27 22:12:03 UTC
    2493
  62. Asinine Details 2014-05-06 15:49:19 UTC
    1832
  63. Grudges and Obsessions 2014-10-18 05:42:09 UTC
    1806
  64. Awkward Moments 2015-04-02 23:19:49 UTC
    3909
  65. Dissolute Reconcile 2015-04-05 17:57:07 UTC
    2367
  66. Disturbing Offers 2015-04-05 23:28:23 UTC
    1820
  67. Inhibited Anticipations 2015-04-24 00:32:36 UTC
    3571
  68. Student & Master 2015-05-07 07:29:20 UTC
    2416
  69. Suppression and Ramifications 2015-05-10 06:21:37 UTC
    2234
  70. Exposition 2015-05-14 00:27:38 UTC
    1731
  71. Forceful Action 2015-06-07 15:19:15 UTC
    3927
  72. Crushing Demands 2015-06-16 02:12:39 UTC
    1694
  73. Disadvantaged Negotiations 2015-06-16 19:40:08 UTC
    2486
  74. Moving Along 2015-06-16 21:52:06 UTC
    1950
  75. Heavy Dialog 2015-06-17 00:59:19 UTC
    1799
  76. Experiments and Searches 2015-06-18 00:04:25 UTC
    1868
  77. Discordant Awkwardness 2015-06-18 15:29:24 UTC
    1277
  78. Prison Transfer 2015-06-20 05:39:09 UTC
    2739
  79. Self Condemnation 2015-06-21 19:58:06 UTC
    2001
  80. Empty Incarcerations 2015-06-24 03:48:07 UTC
    2008
  81. Failed Psychology 2015-06-30 07:22:48 UTC
    2806
  82. Conscription Sentencing 2015-07-03 22:29:43 UTC
    2181
  83. Intimate Interrogations 2015-07-08 05:21:08 UTC
    2915
  84. Shocking Preludes 2015-07-15 18:24:02 UTC
    890
  85. Plea to Insanity 2015-07-25 11:59:14 UTC
    1669
  86. Three Days Grace 2015-07-27 11:56:57 UTC
    2865
  87. Coerced Decisions 2015-07-31 01:43:17 UTC
    2843
  88. lll 2015-08-01 04:24:09 UTC
    2714
  89. Anger management 2015-08-01 16:27:28 UTC
    2341
  90. Plot Devices! 2015-08-05 02:50:09 UTC
    2190
  91. Consideration and Therapy 2015-08-07 03:40:58 UTC
    2585
  92. Deceptive Slavery 2015-08-09 02:40:51 UTC
    1533
  93. Unexpected Alliance 2015-08-09 20:55:51 UTC
    2837
  94. Preparations 2015-08-11 03:38:50 UTC
    2219
  95. Saviors and Decisions 2015-08-13 03:13:58 UTC
    2245
  96. Judgement Day 2015-08-15 16:17:09 UTC
    3700
  97. Judas Machto 2015-08-16 03:57:46 UTC
    3561
  98. Courtroom Blitz (Bonus Chapter) 2015-08-16 03:57:44 UTC
    3683
  99. Corruption and Loss 2015-08-18 01:13:07 UTC
    2709
  100. Investigative Returns 2015-08-19 00:49:23 UTC
    2367
  101. Confessions 2015-08-20 03:53:42 UTC
    2197
  102. Divergant 2015-08-20 20:06:28 UTC
    1896
  103. Obligations 2015-08-22 15:26:17 UTC
    3665
  104. Reflections of Anarchy 2015-08-23 15:43:45 UTC
    3036
  105. Lance 2015-08-24 15:19:51 UTC
    2874
  106. Disengaged 2015-08-25 18:35:10 UTC
    1425
  107. Debate Date 2015-08-26 18:13:52 UTC
    3016
  108. Neo-Confrontation 2015-08-26 21:03:16 UTC
    2367
  109. Sin's Bio 2015-08-27 15:32:22 UTC
    69
  110. Fun Times 2015-08-28 04:55:10 UTC
    1882
  111. Working Days 2015-08-29 04:21:36 UTC
    1526
  112. Couples Rendition 2015-08-30 00:37:29 UTC
    2902
  113. Maturity 2015-08-30 18:53:38 UTC
    2157
  114. Of Magic and Gambling 2015-08-31 18:14:54 UTC
    2331
  115. Viva Las Pegasus 2015-08-31 23:32:42 UTC
    2306
  116. Gods of Government 2015-09-01 18:13:55 UTC
    2857
  117. Tornado Warning 2015-09-03 00:37:33 UTC
    1887
  118. Family Counceling 2015-09-05 06:53:12 UTC
    2589
  119. Fight or Flight 2015-09-06 01:13:12 UTC
    3996
  120. Comprehension & Consequence 2015-09-06 16:13:21 UTC
    2775
  121. Confessions 2015-09-07 16:24:14 UTC
    2263
  122. Government Restructuring 2015-09-07 23:42:22 UTC
    2952
  123. Beer and Cards 2015-09-08 18:32:25 UTC
    2530
  124. Informant Corrupted 2015-09-09 16:07:05 UTC
    1775
  125. Neo Confrontations (II) 2015-09-10 16:57:44 UTC
    4378
  126. Unnamed 2015-09-12 15:31:52 UTC
    3374
  127. Business and Nightmares 2015-09-13 06:06:06 UTC
    5859
  128. Demons and Double Dates 2015-10-11 05:00:04 UTC
    4223
  129. Preoccupied Possessions 2015-10-22 18:12:06 UTC
    2472
  130. National Insecurity 2015-10-24 01:16:07 UTC
    3009
  131. Prosthetic Absolutism 2015-10-25 15:06:17 UTC
    2453
  132. Sexual Irritability 2015-10-27 01:06:22 UTC
    3396
  133. Totalitarian Dream, Libertarian Nightmare 2015-10-27 14:44:06 UTC
    3735
  134. Child Labor 2015-10-29 15:10:40 UTC
    2994
  135. Narcotic Invitations 2015-10-30 12:47:04 UTC
    2803
  136. Mandylion's Warning 2015-10-30 20:38:01 UTC
    3211
  137. Neo-Confrontations (III) 2015-10-31 11:27:35 UTC
    3235
  138. A Free Nightmare Night (Bonus Chapter) 2015-11-01 04:30:41 UTC
    4591
  139. Chaotic Sanity 2015-11-01 16:29:15 UTC
    2905
  140. The Day Before 2015-11-02 15:20:44 UTC
    4071
  141. The Afternoon Before 2015-11-03 14:00:44 UTC
    3181
  142. The Night Before (Pt. 1) 2015-11-04 13:02:06 UTC
    3380
  143. The Night Before (Pt. 2) 2015-11-05 12:23:35 UTC
    5194
  144. The Royal Wedding Pt. I 2015-11-06 12:33:37 UTC
    5292
  145. The Royal Wedding Pt. II 2015-11-07 00:36:31 UTC
    4708
  146. The Royal Wedding Pt. III (Battle of Canterlot Pt. I) 2015-11-07 21:41:58 UTC
    5100
  147. The Royal Wedding Pt. III (Battle of Canterlot Pt. II) 2015-11-08 15:51:08 UTC
    3766
  148. Betrayal's Price 2015-11-09 09:36:52 UTC
    5815
  149. A Captain's Woes 2015-11-10 02:15:06 UTC
    3030
  150. Bombs and Drugs (Mac, Mal) 2015-11-11 12:07:21 UTC
    3874
  151. Twilight's Trust 2015-11-11 12:07:46 UTC
    2700
  152. Hospital Visit 2015-11-22 16:18:47 UTC
    3922
  153. Ideological Revelations 2015-11-29 14:16:40 UTC
    4516
  154. Actions and Consiquences 2015-12-01 00:29:25 UTC
    3262
  155. Shades of News 2015-12-02 12:37:29 UTC
    2103
  156. Pregnant Anticipation 2015-12-03 12:10:12 UTC
    2428
  157. Drunken Conversations 2015-12-04 12:08:40 UTC
    2750
  158. Good News 2015-12-05 11:30:00 UTC
    2073
  159. Decent News? Maybe? 2015-12-06 10:05:56 UTC
    2567
  160. Change 2015-12-06 18:14:11 UTC
    2528
  161. Dinner 2015-12-07 13:08:01 UTC
    2044
  162. Damaged Diamonds 2015-12-08 00:41:09 UTC
    2332
  163. Elderly Words 2015-12-08 12:20:24 UTC
    1827
  164. Emotional Exhaustion 2015-12-09 11:53:21 UTC
    3348
  165. Normalcy Bias (Spike and Mal) 2015-12-10 12:27:45 UTC
    2964
  166. Convincing Conflicts (Spike and Mal) 2015-12-11 11:38:58 UTC
    2344
  167. Hostile Negotiations (Mal) 2015-12-12 19:27:10 UTC
    3128
  168. Union Axis 2015-12-13 13:31:09 UTC
    2901
  169. Alliance Betrayal 2015-12-14 08:46:24 UTC
    5557
  170. Phase I 2015-12-16 11:46:49 UTC
    5154
  171. Phase II 2015-12-18 11:50:04 UTC
    8442
  172. Phase III 2015-12-20 18:50:21 UTC
    5884
  173. Phase IV 2015-12-22 11:33:44 UTC
    4973
  174. Phase V 2015-12-24 10:59:03 UTC
    4909
  175. Phase VI 2015-12-24 18:28:50 UTC
    5147
  176. Phase VII (Last Goodbyes) 2015-12-25 14:30:40 UTC
    2485
  177. Aftermath 2015-12-26 19:18:42 UTC
    4736
  178. Project Mortality (Mal) 2015-12-27 03:53:28 UTC
    1724
  179. Breaking Walls 2015-12-28 04:44:58 UTC
    2452
  180. Small Inquiries 2015-12-29 12:25:33 UTC
    3295
  181. Political Correctness 2016-01-02 02:50:25 UTC
    2780
  182. Mac's Reprise 2016-01-02 23:56:28 UTC
    5440
  183. Happy Days 2016-01-03 15:14:48 UTC
    3288
  184. A Filly's Choice 2016-01-03 21:24:45 UTC
    3791
  185. Final Respects 2016-01-04 09:04:20 UTC
    2111
  186. Black & White Regulations 2016-01-06 10:30:10 UTC
    3698
  187. Weekend Conflicts 2016-01-09 13:28:39 UTC
    5621
  188. Butterfly 2016-01-11 11:00:20 UTC
    4778
  189. Dreaming of Screaming 2016-01-14 12:15:46 UTC
    3583
  190. Sin's Cutie Mark 2016-01-16 23:28:50 UTC
    2466
  191. "Why is Life?" 2016-01-17 22:42:25 UTC
    5598
  192. Imperatrix (Mal) 2016-01-19 12:07:52 UTC
    3067
  193. Parole Adoption 2016-01-20 12:05:08 UTC
    2795
  194. Card Game 2016-01-21 10:05:06 UTC
    2672
  195. PTC 2016-01-22 12:00:57 UTC
    2959
  196. Fluttershy's Plight 2016-01-23 11:25:59 UTC
    2964
  197. Mental Break 2016-01-24 15:11:42 UTC
    3672
  198. Angel's Fall First 2016-01-25 11:53:21 UTC
    5207
  199. Deception 2016-01-26 12:25:50 UTC
    3672
  200. Justice and the Beast 2016-01-31 12:32:49 UTC
    3562
  201. Political & Familial 2016-02-03 09:12:57 UTC
    3484
  202. Torture 2016-02-04 12:19:07 UTC
    1874
  203. Dragon Born 2016-02-07 15:04:16 UTC
    5228
  204. Country Wedding (Pt. I) 2016-02-09 11:34:00 UTC
    4415
  205. Country Wedding (Pt. II) 2016-02-12 11:28:50 UTC
    4482
  206. Country Wedding (Pt. III) 2016-02-13 18:15:58 UTC
    3146
  207. Country Wedding (Finale) 2016-02-15 05:17:52 UTC
    6965
  208. Fall out 2016-02-17 12:22:50 UTC
    5717
  209. Party of Three 2016-02-19 10:41:18 UTC
    3098
  210. Forest Encounters 2016-02-20 11:38:45 UTC
    3429
  211. Trottingham 2016-02-21 04:49:31 UTC
    3620
  212. Judgement 2016-02-21 04:24:41 UTC
    2470
  213. Rescue 2016-02-22 11:59:44 UTC
    4135
  214. Of Mice and Stallions 2016-02-24 00:24:56 UTC
    3368
  215. Conflicting Bond 2016-02-25 12:13:25 UTC
    3239
  216. No Hope 2016-02-29 11:47:33 UTC
    3332
  217. Story Time 2016-03-01 12:23:16 UTC
    4460
  218. Hopeless Admittance 2016-03-03 12:31:04 UTC
    3114
  219. Dodge City 2016-03-04 11:48:05 UTC
    3332
  220. Mine(or) Conflict 2016-03-05 16:21:37 UTC
    5570
  221. New Destination 2016-03-07 00:22:01 UTC
    4229
  222. Krystal Melody 2016-03-08 11:04:56 UTC
    4302
  223. Family 2016-03-10 12:06:56 UTC
    4873
  224. Confrontations & Decisions 2016-03-13 00:58:15 UTC
    5014
  225. The Appleloosa Extortion (Pt. I) 2016-03-15 10:39:28 UTC
    4657
  226. The Appleloosa Extortion (Pt. II) 2016-03-16 10:51:48 UTC
    5416
  227. The Appleloosa Extortion (Pt. III) 2016-03-18 11:12:39 UTC
    3953
  228. The Appleloosa Extortion (Pt. IV) 2016-03-20 14:57:25 UTC
    5499
  229. The Appleloosa Extortion (Pt. V) 2016-03-22 11:01:56 UTC
    8140
  230. Apple Visit 2016-03-24 10:56:21 UTC
    6107
  231. Rockfarm Reprise 2016-03-28 10:48:11 UTC
    7025
  232. Elaboration Revelation 2016-03-29 10:55:45 UTC
    5372
  233. Neo Confrontations (IV) 2016-03-31 11:11:22 UTC
    4770
  234. Decisions 2016-04-08 10:43:51 UTC
    5442
  235. Masculism & Socialism 2016-04-10 10:44:05 UTC
    4684
  236. A New Day 2016-04-11 10:19:45 UTC
    2997
  237. Corporate Summit (Mal) 2016-04-12 10:22:19 UTC
    2816
  238. Unnamed II 2016-04-14 11:19:47 UTC
    4495
  239. Carnivorous Pride 2016-04-17 02:41:35 UTC
    4462
  240. Market Captialism Contemplation 2016-04-19 09:50:30 UTC
    3831
  241. Night-terror 2016-04-20 09:57:21 UTC
    4574
  242. Interlude (Spi, Sha, Mal) 2016-04-22 11:01:59 UTC
    2741
  243. New Destination 2016-05-02 11:33:02 UTC
    5288
  244. Clash 2016-05-03 11:14:54 UTC
    3011
  245. Odd Delusion 2016-05-07 17:02:24 UTC
    5681
  246. PC Calling 2016-05-11 10:57:13 UTC
    4835
  247. Enter Bliss 2016-05-13 10:38:14 UTC
    7635
  248. "Cultural" Diversity Seminar 2016-05-15 16:05:17 UTC
    5449
  249. Rapture Pt. I 2016-05-22 13:59:09 UTC
    8050
  250. Elder Reunion (Mal, Lun) 2016-06-16 11:15:40 UTC
    5036
  251. Making Deals 2016-07-04 11:34:28 UTC
    5308
  252. Thought Experiment 2016-07-16 13:17:09 UTC
    2428
  253. Exit Bliss 2016-07-28 09:57:00 UTC
    4524
  254. Baltimare Beach 2016-08-03 09:02:34 UTC
    5266
  255. Red Flag 2016-08-07 21:44:01 UTC
    6213
  256. Shedding Light 2016-08-09 09:40:37 UTC
    5704
  257. Reflection 2016-08-11 09:25:56 UTC
    3554
  258. Capture 2016-08-13 19:22:33 UTC
    3365
  259. A Valiant End 2016-08-14 03:12:47 UTC
    6367
  260. Requiem for a Dream 2016-08-18 08:32:15 UTC
    5203
  261. Madam Feelgood 2016-08-21 13:54:42 UTC
    5703
  262. Tensions 2016-08-29 09:27:33 UTC
    4383
  263. Emotional Connotations 2016-09-13 08:57:01 UTC
    6072
  264. Sin's Sin 2017-08-22 06:09:51 UTC
    3072
  265. Fillydelphia Runnings 2020-04-25 18:49:40 UTC
    3322
  266. Individual Control 2020-04-28 02:34:52 UTC
    4524
  267. Abridged Ending 2024-06-09 14:57:43 UTC
    19961