It doesn't take an extraordinary pony to be a hero, they only need to be extraordinary to somepony.

Rainbow Dash learns a valuable lesson about what it means to idolize ponies, and an even more important lesson about what it means to earn it.

Pre-reading by FloydienSlip.

After Diamond Tiara's one and only friend, Silver Spoon, moves away, she is left all alone. Her dad is around but is usually way too busy with business meetings to spend time with her.

It is only after a run-in with a certain princess that knows all about friendship that Diamond Tiara figures out why none of her classmates like her. But can she fix what she has done and make new friends, or will she remain forever lonely?

Edited by: The Abyss

My deepest, darkest fear is that I'll forget who I was, that I'll stay like this forever. At first, it was just an act. But now, it feels like a normality, a reflex almost. I don't know what to do... I wasn't always like this, or at least I don't think so. I just wanted to learn... I wanted to be the best I could possibly be.

Sunset Shimmer recounts her life, and figures out what friendship is.

When Discord decides to retire, he hosts a contest to decide who will inherit his power and become the next Lord of Chaos. Of course, Pinkie Pie wins.

First time posting a story as I write, forgive me if I seem slow.

While investigating an old class mate for potential cheating, Rainbow Dash uncovers a secret that will change her life forever.

(Editing was a little rushed, but it should still be good, I hope you like it)

Everypony has known Derpy Hooves to be a Ponyville staple for as far back as they can remember. Their mail has always gotten delivered on time, at least as long as everypony can remember. But when Twilight Sparkle is doing some research for her upcoming book on the history of Ponyville, she comes to startling realization: nopony can actually recount when Derpy came to Ponyville, or why she came there to begin with.

And when Twilight goes to ask her, she finds she may not have been prepared after all, for the repercussions of her one simple question: Just who is Derpy Hooves... and how far is she prepared to go for the ones she loves?

Written for the May prompt, "the first time", for the now-revitalized Competition Arena. Rated just to be safe.

On a dark night filled with even darker magics, an insane cult attempts to give Nightmare Moon a body and life of her own, utterly separate from Princess Luna. But, when the spell is interrupted by Celestia, something unexpected is created.

Now, a little black alicorn filly named Nyx finds herself living under the care of Twilight Sparkle, only to be haunted by memories and emotions from her past. Is she Nightmare Moon reborn or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own? Can Twilight Sparkle protect Nyx from those who refuse to see past her dragon eyes and black coat?

Or, will Nyx be forced to inherit the sins that may not even be hers and become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known?

Twilight grew up and found her destiny, but there is one pony who feels embittered that it should have been her destiny, her glory. Breaking Dawn, Celestia's former student, is convinced that she is the true Element of Magic and has been robbed of her honours, her fame and most importantly of the love of Princess Celestia without which Dawn is nothing.

Rallying her old friends, Breaking Dawn sets out to bring Equestria's newest princess down and pass the final test her mentor set her all those years ago. As Dawn begins to wreak her vengeance, and Twilight struggles to protect her precious ponies from her elusive adversary, both these students of Celestia embark upon a dark path, paying no heed to the truth that a quest for revenge can only end one way.