Life Finds a Way

by LiveFreeOrDie
Cure Wave is a young colt who, inexplicably, has more going on upstairs than anypony his age should. About fifty years worth, roughly. Let's see where life takes him.

Cure Wave is a colt just past his 8th birthday who got his memories from his human life crammed in his brain a few days back. Watch as he tries to figure out what is going on in this world, how things work, and what to do with his life.

The goal here is to mainly have a SoL story where the setting is "real". The MC doesn't see himself in some fantasy setting, this is his real life and he has a million questions about how things work, and sets about figuring them out. It's not going to be a fast process and any timeskips that happen will only show up when his family is in a routine. I don't plan on having too much happen off screen from the MC's perspective. That means if he's doing something, we're probably there with him.

His interactions will be realistic, using his past experiences to evaluate his options and map his decisions out. After the first dozen chapters I've worked to break up paragraphs more. As the story grows I will be paying attention to criticism and trying to change accordingly, so long as it doesn't go against the general plan for the story. On several occasions already, though, I have completely tossed aside my original plan because the character interactions felt like they would be more real going in another direction, so feel free to toss ideas out there.

Tags and whatnot will definitely evolve with the story.

Update 10/25 - Added cast list blog: https://www.fimfiction.net/blog/999733/life-finds-a-way-cast-list

Ch. 27 has a NSFW scene at the end. I'm still trying to decide if a separate side-story thing will be created for those in the future, but at least this one is story-relevant.

Incomplete
Sex
Profanity
Violence
Slice of Life
Alternate Universe
Human
Drama
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Comedy
 
PO

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124 Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1: Memories 2022-09-12 19:26:02 UTC
    2676
  2. Chapter 2: Magic Experiments 2022-09-12 19:26:14 UTC
  3. Chapter 3: Worse dinners have been had 2022-09-12 19:26:19 UTC
    5514
  4. Chapter 4: What hath man wrought? 2022-09-12 19:26:24 UTC
    6408
  5. Chapter 5: First Lessons 2022-09-12 19:26:29 UTC
    4340
  6. Chapter 6: A snake in the... grass? 2022-09-12 19:26:35 UTC
    5543
  7. Chapter 7: Breakfast & Harvest 2022-09-12 20:14:41 UTC
    7691
  8. Chapter 8: Town 2022-09-12 20:50:44 UTC
    7961
  9. Chapter 9: Magic Experiments 2: MoD & TK 2022-09-15 17:59:06 UTC
    12876
  10. Chapter 10: Talk 2022-09-18 13:30:30 UTC
    8888
  11. Chapter 11: Friends 2022-09-21 00:07:18 UTC
  12. Chapter 12: Heal 2022-09-23 14:42:08 UTC
    10031
  13. Chapter 13: Cure 2022-09-26 16:46:59 UTC
  14. Chapter 14: Sit 2022-09-26 20:17:37 UTC
    5758
  15. Chapter 15: Authority 2022-09-29 20:42:26 UTC
  16. Chapter 16: Evolve 2022-09-30 17:09:36 UTC
    8854
  17. Chapter 17: Conflict 2022-10-04 16:24:42 UTC
    10190
  18. Chapter 18: Ascension 2022-10-06 14:17:02 UTC
    11726
  19. Chapter 19: Tree Plans 2022-10-11 01:23:32 UTC
    8005
  20. Chapter 20: Rodeo 2022-10-13 12:41:18 UTC
    13471
  21. Chapter 21: Toil 2022-10-17 14:09:22 UTC
    7791
  22. Chapter 22: Crew 2022-10-20 18:25:55 UTC
    11674
  23. Chapter 23: Teamwork 2022-10-24 15:49:40 UTC
    8374
  24. Chapter 24: Cellular Service 2022-10-26 19:02:09 UTC
    13571
  25. Chapter 25: Catharsis 2022-10-31 16:23:47 UTC
  26. Chapter 26: Baltimare 2022-11-03 14:39:08 UTC
    14661
  27. Chapter 27: Natural Male Enhancement (Possibly NSFW) 2022-11-07 15:11:16 UTC
    10548
  28. Chapter 28: Canterlot 2022-11-10 16:52:10 UTC
  29. Chapter 29: Familia 2022-11-14 18:05:54 UTC
    15491
  30. Chapter 30: Embrace the Suck 2022-11-24 21:25:16 UTC
    12085
  31. Chapter 31: He terk er jerb! 2022-11-28 17:10:47 UTC
    13751
  32. Chapter 32: Running of the Leaves 2022-12-01 18:18:54 UTC
    14584
  33. Chapter 33: Werkwerkwerk 2022-12-05 21:45:43 UTC
    11945
  34. Chapter 34: Pay'n'Spray 2022-12-12 14:10:46 UTC
    3546
  35. Chapter 35: Cooper Team 2022-12-12 16:47:18 UTC
    15802
  36. Chapter 36: Individual Results May Vary 2022-12-15 17:38:56 UTC
    3296
  37. Chapter 37: Tricks and Treats 2022-12-16 10:12:04 UTC
  38. Chapter 38: Executive Decision 2022-12-20 13:30:19 UTC
    4940
  39. Chapter 39: Tribute 2022-12-21 16:03:09 UTC
    5753
  40. Chapter 40: Sharing is Caring 2022-12-22 16:18:32 UTC
    13961
  41. Chapter 41: BOHICA 2022-12-26 16:18:59 UTC
    13273
  42. Chapter 42: Special Delivery 2022-12-30 17:48:22 UTC
    16689
  43. Chapter 43: Hearth's Warming Eve 2023-01-03 14:41:47 UTC
    15367
  44. Chapter 44: Weapons of Man 2023-01-05 21:38:12 UTC
    16257
  45. Chapter 45: Heartfelt Goodbyes 2023-01-09 15:51:29 UTC
    13017
  46. Chapter 46: Heartfelt Hellos I 2023-01-13 13:53:56 UTC
    13493
  47. Chapter 47: Heartfelt Hellos II 2023-01-17 20:18:56 UTC
    10327
  48. Chapter 48: A Completely Typical Lunch 2023-01-19 19:16:23 UTC
  49. Chapter 49: Supply Run 2023-01-23 16:37:45 UTC
    14003
  50. Chapter 50: Communication 2023-01-25 20:11:13 UTC
    8185
  51. Chapter 51: Cheating With Style 2023-01-30 19:24:06 UTC
    14867
  52. Chapter 52: It's a Different World, Mr. Franklin 2023-02-06 15:35:30 UTC
    10412
  53. Chapter 53: Trojan Horse Mk II 2023-02-13 15:40:17 UTC
    19106
  54. Chapter 54: Arbor Day 2023-02-20 18:11:48 UTC
    8234
  55. Chapter 55: Who wants a bawdy massage? 2023-02-27 15:23:01 UTC
    9968
  56. Chapter 56: Hearts and Hooves Day 2023-03-06 14:07:45 UTC
    14659
  57. Chapter 57: Cupid's Fluffy Cousin 2023-03-13 15:16:01 UTC
    14667
  58. Chapter 58: Sparks Fly 2023-03-20 14:43:19 UTC
  59. Chapter 59: I Come Bearing Gifts 2023-03-27 14:37:28 UTC
    17284
  60. Chapter 60: Arrival 2023-04-03 14:14:56 UTC
    18228
  61. Chapter 61: After Dinner Conversation 2023-04-09 16:28:47 UTC
    23864
  62. Chapter 62: Pest 2023-04-17 13:17:26 UTC
    13303
  63. Chapter 63: A Powerful Cream Pie 2023-04-23 23:28:31 UTC
    19845
  64. Chapter 64: Royals 2023-05-01 15:33:59 UTC
    21087
  65. Chapter 65: Departure 2023-05-08 16:05:11 UTC
    15734
  66. Chapter 66: Intern 2023-06-05 12:21:18 UTC
    6385
  67. Chapter 67: Logistics 2023-06-12 13:26:16 UTC
    11377
  68. Chapter 68: Moving 2023-06-19 13:00:14 UTC
    7963
  69. Chapter 69: Rock'em Sock'em Healbot 2023-06-26 15:29:49 UTC
    13066
  70. Chapter 70: Updates 2023-07-03 20:57:59 UTC
    8779
  71. Chapter 71: Talent Show 2023-07-06 13:52:12 UTC
    5362
  72. Chapter 72: Wergild 2023-07-10 12:16:52 UTC
  73. Chapter 73: Expedient Expedition 2023-07-17 14:54:23 UTC
    10843
  74. Chapter 74: Delivery in Five Minutes or it's Free 2023-07-24 14:22:57 UTC
    9606
  75. Chapter 75: Laying it All Out 2023-07-31 15:16:55 UTC
    18417
  76. Chapter 76: Another Day, Another Bay-bay 2023-08-07 13:57:27 UTC
    12083
  77. Chapter 77: Day on the Town 2023-08-14 14:40:57 UTC
    16319
  78. Chapter 78: Reunion 2023-08-21 14:34:37 UTC
    13726
  79. Chapter 79: Proper Service (NSFW) 2023-09-06 16:06:24 UTC
    6044
  80. Chapter 80: All Hail the Prince of Balls! 2023-09-18 00:07:58 UTC
    9888
  81. Chapter 81: Everypony Loves Meetings 2023-09-25 14:41:51 UTC
    17983
  82. Chapter 82: Celebratus Interuptus 2023-10-09 03:36:12 UTC
    9879
  83. Chapter 83: Aftershocks 2023-10-16 11:52:01 UTC
    14861
  84. Chapter 84: Orientation 2023-10-23 13:49:24 UTC
    10026
  85. Chapter 85: Tools for Penetration & Fluid Exchange 2023-10-30 15:23:04 UTC
    4562
  86. Chapter 86: Date Night 2023-11-06 14:59:32 UTC
  87. Chapter 87: Dear Prince Serpentus 2023-11-14 17:26:41 UTC
    14063
  88. Chapter 88: Forever Young 2023-11-27 15:34:24 UTC
    12076
  89. Chapter 89: Untamed Lady Bush 2023-12-11 15:21:30 UTC
    10435
  90. Chapter 90: Memorable Shows (NSFW) 2023-12-18 15:37:20 UTC
    14836
  91. Chapter 91: Body Double 2024-01-01 17:22:48 UTC
  92. Chapter 92: An Offer You Can't Refuse 2024-01-08 17:47:25 UTC
    11652
  93. Chapter 93: Baby's First Steps 2024-01-15 15:17:11 UTC
    11525
  94. Chapter 94: Professional Tentacle Inflation (SFW) 2024-01-22 14:50:17 UTC
    11399
  95. Chapter 95: Advertising 2024-02-05 16:52:51 UTC
    17253
  96. Chapter 96: Interactive Evidence 2024-02-12 16:58:30 UTC
    13288
  97. Chapter 97: Common and Superior Senses Slay Opposition 2024-02-19 17:18:36 UTC
    11103
  98. Chapter 98: Updates and Plans 2024-03-04 16:35:15 UTC
    14552
  99. Chapter 99: Fillies and Less Complex Phenomena 2024-03-11 15:27:05 UTC
    14591
  100. Chapter 100: Master of Puppets 2024-03-18 16:22:55 UTC
    9748
  101. Chapter 101: Find the Ball 2024-03-25 16:02:46 UTC
    12276
  102. Chapter 102: Prince Blueballs 2024-04-01 20:52:25 UTC
    14448
  103. Chapter 103: Chancellery 2024-04-15 14:47:49 UTC
    13068
  104. Chapter 104: Commercial Opportunities 2024-04-22 15:25:09 UTC
    9701
  105. Chapter 105: Lessons 2024-04-29 16:58:31 UTC
    12572
  106. Chapter 106: Cuisine 2024-05-06 18:46:57 UTC
    10320
  107. Chapter 107: Prince Serpentyou 2024-05-13 15:25:54 UTC
    9485
  108. Chapter 108: Let's Be Friends 2024-05-16 16:36:42 UTC
  109. Chapter 109: The Art of the Apology 2024-05-20 16:29:25 UTC
    8097
  110. Chapter 110: The Games Begin 2024-06-03 17:56:15 UTC
    6590
  111. Chapter 111: Third Party Solutions 2024-06-10 17:39:58 UTC
    8611
  112. Chapter 112: Taking the Lead 2024-06-24 16:59:00 UTC
    8940
  113. Chapter 113: Scent of Wo- Mare 2024-07-08 16:48:21 UTC
    9256
  114. Chapter 114: Whores, Horse Shows, and Hounds 2024-07-15 17:05:18 UTC
    6384
  115. Chapter 115: Q and A Session 2024-07-29 18:00:41 UTC
    6720
  116. Chapter 116: It ain't Fiction, Just a Natural Fact 2024-08-05 23:39:47 UTC
    6344
  117. Chapter 117: Final Event 2024-08-19 20:36:22 UTC
    6619
  118. Chapter 118: Competition Celebration 2024-09-02 19:22:58 UTC
    6791
  119. Chapter 119: Beaver Blocking, Royal Edition 2024-11-18 19:00:03 UTC
    15975
  120. Chapter 120: Missed Opportunities 2024-12-09 20:34:31 UTC
    13211
  121. Chapter 121: Catching Up 2024-12-30 19:13:46 UTC
    15154
  122. Chapter 122: Monday, Monday 2025-01-13 21:04:44 UTC
    13603
  123. Chapter 123: Lord Clearport Short 2025-01-20 13:41:11 UTC
    3014
  124. Chapter 124: PreFilly Friday 2025-02-10 18:27:50 UTC
    13581