Fitting In Is Hard To Do

by origami
Inspired by stories written by the Owtcast and Carapace. Follow Thorax on his journey to achieving his goal of befriending ponies in the Crystal Empire.

Inspired by stories written by the Owtcast and Carapace.

Thorax wasn't a normal changeling. He wanted friends to share love with, not victims to feed off of. He leaves the hive behind and finds himself in the Frozen North at the Crystal Empire. Follow him on his journey to his ultimate goal of being the first changeling to make friends with ponies.

The story takes place during and after the episode The Times They Are A Changeling, but it doesn't transpire the same way.

I have several chapters completed, but will only release each one after I've edited them and feel they are ready to be released. I'm also rating this teen for the time being, but I may change it to mature because of some ideas I have for later chapters.

FEATURED FOR THE FIRST TIME 10/2/2022!
FEATURED 10/7/2022
FEATURED 10/8/2022
FEATURED 10/9/2022
FEATURED 10/21/22
FEATURED 10/23/22

Teen
Incomplete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Alternate Universe
Drama
Slice of Life
 
PSSTM

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71 Chapters:

  1. Part I, Chapter 1 - Making a friend in the Frozen Wasteland 2021-01-09 12:53:57 UTC
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  2. Part I, Chapter 2 - A Bad Joke, A Bad Lie, and A Plan That's Not So Great Either 2021-01-15 10:24:31 UTC
  3. Part I, Chapter 3 - The Throne Room 2021-01-17 13:38:52 UTC
    2808
  4. Part I, Chapter 4 - Confessions, Apologies, and Making Amends - Part 1 2021-03-08 05:51:26 UTC
    4527
  5. Part I, Chapter 5 - Confessions, Apologies, and Making Amends - Part 2 2021-03-13 12:34:09 UTC
  6. Part I, Chapter 6 - Return to the Throne Room 2021-03-21 10:38:12 UTC
    3807
  7. Part I, Chapter 7 - Waiting and Correspondence 2021-04-02 06:07:39 UTC
    2220
  8. Part I, Chapter 8 - Perchance to Dream - Part 1 2021-04-05 11:10:56 UTC
    2509
  9. Part I, Chapter 9 - Perchance to Dream - Part 2 2021-04-09 10:37:57 UTC
    2433
  10. Part I, Chapter 10 - The Princess and The Changeling 2021-04-22 08:44:58 UTC
    3698
  11. Part I, Chapter 11 - The Royal Sisters - Part 1 2021-05-07 10:19:13 UTC
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  12. Part I, Chapter 12 - The Royal Sisters - Part 2 2021-05-09 12:18:45 UTC
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  13. Part I, Chapter 13 - A Conference Among Princesses 2021-05-30 12:09:57 UTC
    3198
  14. Part I, Chapter 14 - The Empire's Decision (PART I FINALE) 2021-06-06 11:41:11 UTC
    2551
  15. Part II, Chapter 1 - Settling In 2021-07-05 12:10:59 UTC
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  16. Part II, Chapter 2 - The First Day - Part 1 2021-07-05 12:11:09 UTC
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  17. Part II, Chapter 3 - The First Day - Part 2 2021-07-05 12:11:23 UTC
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  18. Part II, Chapter 4 - Meeting Heroes 2021-07-16 11:38:43 UTC
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  19. Part II, Chapter 5 - Interviews and Interrogations - Part 1 2021-07-28 22:55:19 UTC
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  20. Part II, Chapter 6 - Interviews and Interrogations - Part 2 2021-08-08 12:04:27 UTC
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  21. [WARNING: MATURE] Part II, Chapter 7 - Attack 2021-08-13 12:23:34 UTC
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  22. Part II, Chapter 8 - Aftermath 2021-08-20 10:24:29 UTC
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  23. Part II, Chapter 9 - Investigation and Arrest 2021-09-01 03:02:39 UTC
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  24. Part II, Chapter 10 - A Plot for Revenge 2021-09-06 11:28:28 UTC
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  25. Part II, Chapter 11 - Being Outed and Coming Clean 2021-09-18 11:17:31 UTC
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  26. Part II, Chapter 12 - A Formal Announcement (PART II FINALE) 2021-09-24 20:08:37 UTC
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  27. Part III, Chapter 1 - Arrested 2021-10-29 10:56:14 UTC
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  28. Part III, Chapter 2 - The High Tide Case - Part I 2021-10-29 10:56:33 UTC
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  29. Part III, Chapter 3 - Detained 2021-11-05 12:02:22 UTC
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  30. Part III, Chapter 4 - Meeting with Counsel 2021-11-14 13:21:24 UTC
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  31. Part III, Chapter 5 - The High Tide Case - Part II 2021-12-03 04:52:57 UTC
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  32. Part III, Chapter 6 - Arraignment 2021-12-24 11:12:46 UTC
    6618
  33. Part III, Chapter 7 - Discovery, Pretrial Motions, and Jury Selection 2022-01-06 14:24:32 UTC
    4165
  34. Part III, Chapter 8 - The High Tide Case - Part III 2022-03-01 09:18:50 UTC
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  35. Part III, Chapter 9 - Opening Statements 2022-04-01 01:23:19 UTC
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  36. Part III, Chapter 10 - Prosecution's Arguments - Part I 2022-05-01 04:22:43 UTC
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  37. Part III, Chapter 11 - Prosecution's Arguments - Part II 2022-05-22 10:15:19 UTC
    2450
  38. Part III, Chapter 12 - Defense's Arguments - Part I 2022-06-26 11:57:54 UTC
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  39. Part III, Chapter 13 - Defense's Arguments - Part II 2022-07-30 11:45:08 UTC
    4651
  40. Part III, Chapter 14 - Defense's Arguments - Part III 2022-08-26 12:05:59 UTC
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  41. Part III, Chapter 15 - Defense's Arguments - Part IV 2022-09-29 23:58:50 UTC
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  42. Part III, Chapter 16 - Securing the Witness 2022-09-30 10:42:36 UTC
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  43. Part III, Chapter 17 - Cell Mate 2022-10-01 11:43:16 UTC
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  44. Part III, Chapter 18 - Raspberry's Testimony - Part I 2022-10-02 11:17:06 UTC
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  45. Part III, Chapter 19 - Raspberry's Testimony - Part II 2022-10-07 11:44:20 UTC
    2485
  46. Part III, Chapter 20 - Defense's Arguments - Part V 2022-10-08 11:56:52 UTC
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  47. Part III, Chapter 21 - Closing Arguments 2022-10-09 05:04:19 UTC
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  48. Part III, Chapter 22 - The High Tide Case - Conclusion 2022-10-16 02:42:29 UTC
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  49. Part III, Chapter 23 - Verdict 2022-10-21 23:54:50 UTC
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  50. Part III, Chapter 24 - Changing Minds, Changing Hearts (PART III FINALE) 2022-10-22 11:18:36 UTC
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  51. Part III, Chapter 25 - Epilogue 2022-10-23 13:21:06 UTC
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  52. Part III, Chapter 26 - Jury Deliberation (aka Twelve Little Ponies)(BONUS CHAPTER) 2022-10-29 12:27:59 UTC
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  53. Part IV, Chapter 1 - Passport 2022-11-19 22:55:44 UTC
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  54. Part IV, Chapter 2 - Bon Voyage! 2022-12-24 11:21:39 UTC
    3254
  55. Part IV, Chapter 3 - Train Ride to Equestria 2022-12-30 10:36:19 UTC
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  56. Part IV, Chapter 4 - Detrot, Part 1 - Customs and Security 2023-01-02 13:13:54 UTC
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  57. Part IV, Chapter 5 - Detrot, Part 2 - A Point of Interest 2023-01-22 07:45:48 UTC
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  58. Part IV, Chapter 6 - Detrot, Part 3 - The Cheval Carriage Factory 2023-01-30 00:35:00 UTC
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  59. Part IV, Chapter 7 - Leaving Detrot 2023-02-21 01:23:12 UTC
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  60. Part IV, Chapter 8 - Whinnyapolis, Part 1 - The Best Game You Can Name 2023-03-19 13:15:23 UTC
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  61. Part IV, Chapter 9 - Whinnyapolis, Part 2 - Departure 2023-03-31 12:08:37 UTC
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  62. Part IV, Chapter 10 - Van Hoover, Part 1 - Arrival 2023-04-30 12:41:58 UTC
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  63. Part IV, Chapter 11 - Van Hoover, Part 2 - Convention 2023-06-10 12:31:42 UTC
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  64. Part IV, Chapter 12 - Kindness, Part 1 2023-07-16 12:11:03 UTC
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  65. Part IV, Chapter 13 - Kindness, Part 2 (TRIGGER WARNING!) 2023-07-28 03:16:40 UTC
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  66. Part IV, Chapter 14 - Van Hoover, Part 3 - Detectives 2023-08-03 01:01:16 UTC
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  67. Part IV, Chapter 15 - Van Hoover, Part 4 - Gratitude and Leniency 2023-09-01 01:00:58 UTC
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  68. Part IV, Chapter 16 - Kindness, Part 3 2023-09-30 16:57:09 UTC
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  69. Part IV, Chapter 17 - Kindness - Finale 2023-12-25 13:48:44 UTC
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  70. Part IV, Chapter 18 - Seaddle, Part 1 - You're Never Fully Dressed Without One 2024-01-26 12:11:14 UTC
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  71. Part IV, Chapter 19 - The Alicorn Spire and The Balanced Plate 2025-01-02 04:25:01 UTC
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