The hunt is on and the stakes are high, but this Hearthwarming Iron Will and Tempest Shadow may find more than they look for.

Written for Libertynude for Jinglemas 2023

Prompt: "I would like to have a story with Iron Will and Tempest Shadow in it. Any genre is fine, though I'd prefer it not be a shipfic or horror story. Those aren't genres I want in my stocking."

Tempest Shadow has her orders - she has been assigned as the personal bodyguard of Princess Twilight at the Princess’ first Grand Galloping Gala. Of course, given the requirements of the position, Tempest is reasonably certain that the only reason she was given the job is because the Princess is engaged in one of her covert friendship lessons.

Still, she has to get a proper gown, and a plus-one. Fortunately, Rarity has a referral for where she can get both… if Tempest realizes what her options are.

Originally written for The May Original Pairing Contest 2020 Cover art by Snow Quill!

Tempest Shadow was saved twice by Twilight Sparkle. First from The Storm King, then from punishment for what she had done under his command. It would stand to reason that she feels eternally grateful towards the princess of friendship and promises to do all she can to repay the kindness she has shown her.
But now Tempest, or is it Fizzle Pop, feels like she cannot fulfill that duty to Twilight, at least not while Twilight herself is around her.

I honestly put off watching the movie for so long because I didn't know how I would feel about it. It was better then I thought it would be, but I was most interested in the new character it added to the series. The prevalence of Tempest fics lately has led me to finally decide to do my own. I'm really interested in diving into a not as well defined character for once, so let me know what you think of my interpretation of her. Comments are always welcome, good or bad.

In the wake of the recent invasion of Equestria, the Princesses decide to conduct a complete strategic review of Equestria's military readiness. This means that Twilight gets to do something she's wanted to try ever since she played pretend with her big brother in the Guard. She's going to take over Equestria.

A former antagonist has been offered new possibilities and has opened pathways to a brand-new life with the help of advanced technology. This simple operation has opened doors for the reformed villain, providing fresh opportunities for a better future.

This is my submission for the Cyberpunk Equestria Story Contest.
I would like to give my thanks to Mocha Star for all the editing they provided.

It's strange how a single change can create a massive difference in somepony's life.

Somewhere in a different world, Twilight Sparkle is thrust into an unforeseen destiny with the most unlikely (and possibly unstable) group of friends to fight the forces of darkness and bring the magic of friendship back to Equestria.

That's if they don't kill each other first.

Inspired by Lets Do This’ “Not Exactly Friends” series

Cover art done by Kids-In-The-Corner

Check out the rest of the series here:

Part 2: Pony Tails

Tempest Shadow, former Captain of the Storm Guard and Conquerer, has been declared hot!!! By ponies. This not only upsets the reformed mare but now she doesn't know what to do about it.

This goes exactly... no where. Like not what you think.

(Note the picture is of an anthro but story is non-anthro. Please read author note for clarification.

Featured 1st day!!!(11-7-22)

This story is a sequel to Just Some Flowers

Readers do not have to read Just Some Flowers to understand everything in the story. However, watching the MLP Movie will help understand my story's scenario.

The Friendship Festival was supposed to be a time of enjoyment and happiness. However, thanks to Tempest Shadow, all of that was burned to ashes and the ponies attending the event were taken as prisoners by the Storm Creatures.

Caramel experience as a slave to a Storm Creature named Groak involved taking a few heavy punches from time to time. But none of that pain compared to the arrival of Princess Twilight Sparkle as Tempest's prisoner. And how he chose to take on the miserable task of escorting the mare he cared so dearly for to her doom.

I want to give a fantastic and huge shoutout to Sipioc for not only proof-reading, but also for the cover art. You have been a great help in motivating me to move this simple idea I started in August 2016 forward. Thank you.

Link to cover art: https://sipioc.deviantart.com/art/Twilight-s-Escort-722931333

This story is a sequel to Fizzlepop's Future

It has been nine months since Princess Twilight's coronation in Canterlot.

Her former Captain of the Guard Fizzlepop Berrytwist, having decided to remain in Ponyville, now has to confront a piece of her past she long thought she had left behind.

Cover Art: 'Captain Fizzle Pop' by jaycdandelion@derpibooru.org

This story is a sequel to Not Exactly Friends

On a dark night, in a gathering storm, Tempest waits to walk Twilight back to her room... and is almost certain that something is out there, watching her...

For more of this AU, see: Without Your Cutie Mark

And also check out the series, beginning with Not Exactly Friends.