This story is a sequel to Father

Retirement affects creatures differently, and for the former Alicorn Princess of the Night it's terrible.

The boredom is never fleeting, and follows her around like a lost pet. Work is even more boring, and she thanked the stars to she was able to keep watching the dreams of her former subjects; still this leaves most of her days empty, and unfilled. This all changes when a conversation with Celestia reveals the foals she teaches are constructing a map of their lineage. Inspired to do something similar, Luna decides she'll partake in this as well.

Her progress grinds to a halt when its discovered she has a lost brother she never knew of, and even her older siblings refuse to speak of him except in whispers. Strangely enough, her own mother refuses to acknowledge this fact leaving the alicorn to wonder who he was, and where he is.

Rainbow finds a trophy for a pony declared, "an honorary Wonderbolt". Curiosity getting the better of her, she asks about the pony.
She was greatly surprised to hear that, of all ponies, Derpy had gotten the honor, and respect, of the organization Rainbow idolized.

Written for The Wonderbolts Site Contest. I spent more time writing for the Sci-fi contest, with the goal of writing a one-shot for this one afterwards. In honor of it being a Speedwriting contest, I wrote it down over the course of two days and in under three hours total writing time. I hope you enjoy, and good luck to other contestants!

This story is a sequel to An Empathetic Heart

Standalone story in the Empathetic Heart series

Zipp realizes she may have feelings for Misty, but every time the unicorn looks at her, she seems to melt.

Being the guards officially assigned to work directly for Queen Haven may not be the most stress free job in the world, but Thunder Flap and Zoom Zephyrwing wouldn't have it any other way. They've dedicated their lives to being there for her majesty, and come rain or shine (or whatever else there might be), nothing will stop them from carrying out their duties.

Follow the two on a typical day of service, juggling many responsibilities and assignments. Whether it be managing security detail when Queen Haven pays a visit to somewhere, smuggling in Alphabittle for a "meeting" with the queen, or even just making arrangements for Zipp and Pipp's visit with their mom.

All in a day's work for Zephyr Heights' best guards. The smiles from the queen are the only payment and thanks they'll ever need.

Warning: The following story you are about to read is currently unedited.

In 835, Princess Celestia made history by having her picture be taken by the newly made invention called the daguerreotype camera. However, a week before, she found herself engaged in a conversation with three art critics who worried that this invention might summon the death of painting as they knew it.

Viewers would like to know that all the following criticism in this story is based on actual historical beliefs of how photography was seen in the 19th century. Any similarities to the new genre of AI art is purely coincidental.

Sunshine Smiles enjoys the promise of a new day, the rosy reds of dawn, the moment when the new sun's light kisses Equestria.

Moonlight Raven prefers the thoughtful solitude of the night, the soft shadows of moonlight and the peaceful silence of a slumbering city.

Spike bakes a pie and visits Rarity. He hasn't visited her in a while, since his romantic hopes with her have vanished, but he recognizes she's still a friend. During his visit, he learns some things about ponies he didn't know before.

This story is part of a trade with Fancy_Blue, who wanted a cute story with Spike and Rarity. The cover art is by xniclord789x; I couldn't find anything more fitting.

A lot of things have changed in Sunny Flare's life between her sophomore and junior years. Her mother, Abacus Cinch, retired; she got her first summer job; and she's started treating her associates like actual friends instead of warm bodies to hide from the conniving masses behind.

It's now the day before Ghouloween (the Pedestrian equivalent to Nightmare Night, for the ponies in the audience), and Sunny's got her first report card of the new Principal Cadance's tenure. After two years of perfect grades... this one's... not perfect.

Unbeknownst to Sunny while she tries to figure out how to explain this to her mother, the former Principal of Crystal Prep already knows why this happened. Sunny Flare might never see the bombs drop, but this reveal will leave a smoking crater in her soul just like the real deal.

Rated Teen for teenagers swearing about as much as teenagers think is cool and stoner Lemon Zest.

After a bad break up with Bon Bon Lyra decides to win her back by the only way she knows how...to express herself through her music 🎶

Two souls who found each other, and rekindled their relationship, so late in life are getting married, and the wedding is surely going to be a grand event. Both Cranky Doodle Donkey and Matilda have led long, eventful lives, and that's led to a long and varied guest list.

One such guest is looking at a wedding invitation from his first ever friend. He's going to go. He can't not go. But one little request, one added specifically for his invitation, has him stopping short. Four little words chilling him to the core.

Come as you are.

A standalone entry in the The Eventide Verse.
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