Set after "Parental Glideance". Rainbow Dash tells Scootaloo that she and her mom never spent any time together when she was a filly. And that made Scootaloo ask Rainbow Dash to spend time with her mom. Then, Rainbow Dash finally did what she should've done a long time ago.

Cuteness ensues.

Flash Sentry was asked at the last second to house sit for the Apple family. While doing so, he happens to stumble upon a piece of Applejack's property he knows he shouldn't be looking at.

Proofreaders, Pre-readers, and editors: B_25, Bellyrubz, Not Enough Coffee, and MissytheAngle

Non-mature feature: 11/4/17
Popular Box: 11/4/17, 11/5/17

After discovering that Twilight will not be spending Hearth’s Warming with her family due to a recent snowstorm that has forced every railway station across Equestria to close down, the Apple Family plans to give the Princess of Friendship a truly memorable, heartfelt, and magical Hearth’s Warming she will never forget.

This is my entry for the NaPoWriMo 2017

Also, I'd like to thank VanilliaGhosties for allowing me to use his image for the cover and also I want to give huge thanks to Honey Mead, Level Dasher & ToXikyogHurt for help in editing.

This story is a sequel to How to Climb a Mountain

Twilight has a problem. After a noble by the name of Duke Bull Horn comes to her castle demanding that she take his son to the Gala as a date, Twilight loses her temper and lets it slip that she already has a date. Fearing the criticism she will get it she indeed does show up without a date, Spike suggest that she take the Captain of her recently formed guard, Flash Sentry. While Twilight initially rejects Spike's idea, Flash himself willing volunteers to take her so that she can avoid the criticism that the Duke might pin on her should she show up alone.

Will the Gala be better than the first one Twilight attended, and will this date become something more? Or will the nobles ruin everything and cause the night to go down in flames?

Brief disclamer: this story is meant to be a prequel to my first story "Gone, But Not Forgotten," though I only realized it could be prequel about 4000 words into typing it, so excuse if it somehow has minor inconsistencies.

MAJOR UPDATE: New rewrite version out and ready for reading. Same story, but BETTER! Also, NOW WITH SEQUEL: How to Propose to a Princess

ALSO ALSO: Now with PREQUEL, How to Climb a Mountain. It never ends. Though it should be noted that the prequel is not needed to enjoy this story. (1/14/2020)

Alterative tags to label the story:
Beautiful Twilight, Playful Banter, Rarity Teasing Twilight, Annoying Nobles, Spike's Idea, non-chaotic Discord, Hungry Twilight, Silly Flash, Celestia playfully teasing Twilight, Luna Threatening Flash, Rarity Threatening Flash, Dancing, romantic strolls, interruption of romantic strolls, more chaotic Discord, the plot demands things, questioning all of reality Pinkie and Discord Tag-Team, moonlight dancing, and kissing.

Image belongs to the very talented jucamovi1992 on deviantart.

Now translated into Chinese: https://fimtale.com/t/32563

On a camping trip with Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo claims that she could beat the strongest pony in town in a fight. Rainbow Dash bursts out laughing.

To prove that she's as tough as her words, Scootaloo challenges Big Mac to a fight.

Pre-reading by the brilliant Ceffyl Dwr once again, I cannot thank you enough man!

Ever since Camp Everfree, Flash has not been feeling well. His life feels empty without Twilight Sparkle. But one day, that all changed, with a piano and a certain rainbow haired athlete.

Inspired by Jay-The-Brony's story: Who would you ship me with?

Proofreaders and editors: Blue Flame, Jack of a Few Trades, FamousLastWords

Popular Box: 6/9/17, 6/10/17, 6/11/17

Featured (Mature Setting Off): 6/9/17, 6/10/17

Traveling to Applewood through the San Palomino desert, Trixie is sweaty and tired. The town she usually stopped at on her way through was missing, and she feared it had been abandoned. When she finally sees a town, it's not the one she remembered, being almost a fortress of sorts.
The town is seemingly abandoned, save for strange mirrors in every home. When she finds out what they're for, she also discovers the town isn't as abandoned as she first thought.

Sunset Shimmer had an urge to see Twilight Sparkle of Ponyville again after so long with her friends in the other world. One day, she mustered up the courage to step through the portal and say hello.

Much to her surprise, however, Twilight Sparkle was far... smaller than she expected.

There are not many things that Rainbow Dash can't withstand. She can take on dragons and monsters all day long, but when it comes to the bitter cold she has met her match. In search of shelter from the cold, she ends up spending the night at the Apple's. But with Granny and Bloom in Appleosssa, and Applejack going to Manehatten in attempt to sell some apple goods, she ends up all alone with Big Mac.

What could possibly go wrong?

Submission to the MacDash Community contest. Not sure if I am following any of the rules, but MacDash.

Thank you to Arbarano and WolfGirl214 for all the edits!

Special thanks also goes to The Masked Ferret for the parts she helped write! Or actually did write...

Picture belongs to grethzy Its just so damn cute!

This is also a Christmas gift for Jake the Army Guy and KarmaDash. Wish I had time to write you both an individual story, but have a Merry Christmas, and enjoy so MacDash!

Featured 12/26/15

When the Element-Bearers are summoned to a mission, somepony has to fill in for their day jobs while they're gone. In Fluttershy's case, that pony is Snowflake, and has been for nearly two years. While he can't bring the talents of her mark to the job, he can keep the cottage running steadily until she gets back --

-- with one lapine exception.

It's Snowflake vs. Angel Bunny. And the rabbit has the edge.

(This story takes place starting just after Chapter 4 in Triptych.)

Part of the Triptych Continuum, which has its own TVTropes page and FIMFiction group. New members and trope edits welcome.

Now with author Patreon and Ko-Fi pages.