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Fugue State

by horizon
When a barrage of musical numbers hits Ponyville, Lyra's fear of their mind-altering properties strains her relationship with Bon Bon to its breaking point.

Ponyville has a problem: Twilight's friends all switched Cutie Marks, and the musical numbers are flying thick and fast.
Lyra has a problem: She can't handle the way musical numbers get into your head and take you over.
Bon Bon has a problem with that.

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Reviews and other word-of-mouth:
"I just can't find words for how much I enjoy the ideas on display here. … I didn't expect to be rating something this highly, this quickly." –Bradel
"The Lotus Eaters was the story that made me realize horizon wasn't just good, he was really good. Then Fugue State showed me he was really good repeatedly." –Bad Horse
"a strange but intriguing story ... [horizon's] so good at this ponyfic lark that it's still a highly satisfying read. ★★★★" - Louder Yay
"This story is weird, and I mean that in a good way. … [Horizon] thought about how ponies might react if [musical numbers] were a constant in Equestrian life." –Chris

Fugue State now has a sequel!

Everyone
Complete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Romance
 
LB

6624 words: Estimated 33 minutes to read

3 Chapters:

  1. Op. 5, Mv. 1: "Exposition" 2013-03-17 08:59:19 UTC
    1775
  2. Op. 5, Mv. 2: "Development" 2013-03-17 09:31:50 UTC
    3074
  3. Op. 5, Mv. 3: "Recapitulation" 2013-03-17 09:48:59 UTC
    1775