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Description I had the idea for this comic the night before an O-chem exam. Guess that goes to show you where my priorities lie.

So I've noticed that the show's been kind of nice about giving Rainbow Dash things over time -- way back in Season 2, ~RizCifra drew this up after we realized how not alone Dash was anymore with Tank. Then "Sleepless in Ponyville" aired, and take that, Faust -- Dash's gonna try and be a responsible big sister. That said, we STILL haven't seen any mention of pegasus families for either Rainbow, Fluttershy, or Scootaloo (and I'm pretending the middle satisfies herself with bears or something for the sake of a joke), and the episode slots to explore those things are running out.

I can't say I WANT the show to go into their histories, though. Making up stuff like this is, in an attempt to get me labeled something derogatory, fun. I personally believe Rainbow Dash comes from a very happy family who she can count on when times get tough, but I just had to draw this first.

Thank you for reading. I'd love to know your thoughts on this, especially from the art angle if you could spare some critique!

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic belongs to Hasbro, but the art is mine.
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Comments: 542

radicalrobotz In reply to ??? [2013-07-28 20:40:19 +0000 UTC]

Yeah... But until they do, I'm bringing my RD figure EVERYWHERE.

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-09-17 20:02:52 +0000 UTC]

Yeh

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-09-17 20:10:15 +0000 UTC]

Nyehhh. *huggles RD figure*

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-09-17 20:33:33 +0000 UTC]

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-07-28 20:50:52 +0000 UTC]

hm hm

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-07-28 21:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Season 4... Must have Rainbow dash meeting her family... IT MUST.

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-07-29 10:56:10 +0000 UTC]

IT MUST!!!! If it does that ep will make my day

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-07-29 16:22:03 +0000 UTC]

Yup. Probably half the world's day. And probably a bit more.

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-07-29 20:36:57 +0000 UTC]

yeh

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-07-29 22:39:11 +0000 UTC]

... Looking at the comic now makes me want to make my own, but I have hard times making the ponies' cutie marks and gets the colors right...

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-07-30 16:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Practase makes perfect I know it's going to be awesome if your doing it

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-07-30 16:30:45 +0000 UTC]

:3

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StrawberryPonyArtist In reply to radicalrobotz [2013-07-30 17:34:56 +0000 UTC]

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radicalrobotz In reply to StrawberryPonyArtist [2013-07-30 19:21:25 +0000 UTC]

:3

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Allsmiles98311 [2013-07-25 05:23:50 +0000 UTC]

 We saw Rainbow Dash's dad once. That doesn't mean she still has him...

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Toogadab137 [2013-07-24 18:57:27 +0000 UTC]

awww

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MasterBrattan In reply to ??? [2013-07-24 16:43:34 +0000 UTC]

Just ignore any neigh-sayers. It just shows what the show hasn't explored yet.

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rainbowdashlover32 In reply to ??? [2013-07-21 02:04:20 +0000 UTC]

But RD has a mom and dad

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AmethystFoxx [2013-07-17 19:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Dashie has no family? D:

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HungryScorpion [2013-07-15 02:50:36 +0000 UTC]

You know what I've noticed? These ponies are not getting it easy when it comes to parents. I mean, seriously. Who actually has parents that are alive?

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Jade-Spade In reply to HungryScorpion [2013-07-24 04:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie.

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HungryScorpion In reply to Jade-Spade [2013-07-24 14:48:56 +0000 UTC]

True, but the others are usually orphaned.

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RandomTurtleHereLMH In reply to ??? [2013-07-13 11:25:21 +0000 UTC]

feel sorry for RD

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Beeblur In reply to ??? [2013-07-12 23:32:25 +0000 UTC]

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Beeblur In reply to ??? [2013-07-12 23:32:11 +0000 UTC]

dashie has no family?awww

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ThaStrangr In reply to ??? [2013-07-10 21:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Buck these tears! D'X I'll be your family RD!
Y'know, I know it makes me out to be kind of a jerk, but I'd really like something like this to appear in the actual show (though I know it wouldn't; too depressing for a kid's show) with Scoots or Fluttershy. All for the feels, man!

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deltasworder1x In reply to ??? [2013-07-05 08:02:35 +0000 UTC]

MY FEELS!!!!

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149Bonnie149 [2013-07-02 22:17:10 +0000 UTC]

We did see her dad in the game ponies play though..STILL AWESOME!

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maNgainlove [2013-07-01 15:44:27 +0000 UTC]

*cry* *sniff* *cry* don't worry dash, i can be your sister! *cry* *sob*

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Beeblur In reply to maNgainlove [2013-07-12 23:33:30 +0000 UTC]

and so will i ;(...ONE ONE THE REASONS I LOVE YOU AND UR AWESOME!!!!!8D

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maNgainlove In reply to Beeblur [2013-07-13 08:22:08 +0000 UTC]

aw thanks and i love your art!!

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bonnybanshey In reply to ??? [2013-06-27 15:09:45 +0000 UTC]

DAMN IT WHO PUT THESE CHOPPED ONIONS HERE?!

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Advent3546 In reply to ??? [2013-06-18 15:07:30 +0000 UTC]

Very touching. If only we didn't see Daddy Dash in Games Ponies Play.

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Blazingen2 In reply to Advent3546 [2013-06-24 12:48:54 +0000 UTC]

Yeeup. dash's dad was seen in her flashback .

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lpsgirl111 In reply to ??? [2013-06-18 11:54:11 +0000 UTC]

(crys)

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Fierce-Dities-Link In reply to ??? [2013-06-11 02:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Dude, that's cold blooded.

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TheKillerShaymim In reply to ??? [2013-06-10 21:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, Poor Dashie.

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RampantLampart In reply to ??? [2013-06-05 19:50:38 +0000 UTC]

Very touching... and beautifully drawn too!

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CuttleDreams In reply to ??? [2013-05-20 05:01:29 +0000 UTC]

What I find interesting is how she wakes up crying instead of crying after waking up. That is a great subtle detail that really adds to the idea of it being a sad dream with a deceptively happy feel. The silent tears really drive home the situation. I also find it interesting that she is talking specifically to Pinkie at that part of the dream, out of everyone. Those two are close, so perhaps she is subliminally reaching out? Anywho, fantastic execution of this concept! Even the small things, like the angle and lighting of the last few panels, really added to this piece. Great job!

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Racingunicorn653 In reply to ??? [2013-05-14 18:01:14 +0000 UTC]

Awww this Made. Me want to cry

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Acacia-Rabbit-Desert In reply to ??? [2013-05-13 19:27:47 +0000 UTC]

should be funny, but it's fucking depressing.
I like it

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azulacat14 In reply to ??? [2013-04-27 22:54:33 +0000 UTC]

The Feels!

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Dragonhawk21 In reply to ??? [2013-04-27 00:31:36 +0000 UTC]

Does anyone else have this urge to just bear hug RD right now?

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JuliaTheGummyBear In reply to ??? [2013-04-25 22:22:47 +0000 UTC]

awwww poor dashie

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fredweirdo [2013-04-25 05:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Love Dash's bedroom... But I expected it to be messier.

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MadnessAbe [2013-04-18 00:10:46 +0000 UTC]

I know that feeling.

Join the club.

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Daisuler1994 In reply to MadnessAbe [2013-04-26 01:34:40 +0000 UTC]

Can i join?

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truecere In reply to Daisuler1994 [2013-06-15 23:18:42 +0000 UTC]

get outta he ya dick NOT LITERAL

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dusknoir64 In reply to ??? [2013-04-14 08:54:19 +0000 UTC]

oh god the feels THEY BUUUUUUUUUUURN

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Zapper0113 In reply to ??? [2013-04-13 06:55:04 +0000 UTC]

What about derpy. Isn't she family just nonrelated.

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