Topic: origin story

"So. We were Attack on Mango. That was our show." An awkward silence fills the dingy, Ponyville rock club. The band on stage doesn't seem to get the hint as the crowd looks around, waiting for something. It's only when someone asks "So, who's on next?" that they get the hint to get off stage, and out of the club. Of the four, only the bassist appears happy with the performance. The other three members of the band hang their heads in shame was they pack up their stuff, and head out the door. ...

The earth pony Java Tales was sitting at his favourite cafe in Canterlot, staring at a blank scroll. His eyes were vaguely glazed and unfocused as he tried to come up with something to write. After several minutes, he laid his head on the table. "This is hopeless," he said aloud to himself, "I've not had a good idea in ages. I think my muse is cheating on me." The comment drew a few looks from surrounding ponies, most questioning and curious, and he distinctly heard someone giggle. He hadn't re...