In a time long ago, in a land clouded with war, chaos, darkness and corruption, a last stand against a powerful enemy becomes a fatalistic error, as the "Father" of the Vampire race is cast into "The Gate", a portal supposedly leading to a plane of existence inhabited by extra-dimensional demons.

The governing laws of fate in that universe, however, had other plans for the ancient.

Now he exists within a lush and vibrant new realm, but still carries the darkness of his curse with him. Will he, the Father of the Vampire race, be able to adjust and accommodate himself amongst the peaceful populous of ponies, or will he perchance become a perilous predator to prey on the equine kind?

(To those who don't know, this is a Crossover with Legacy of Kain. Specifically, the end of the fourth game released in the series. *dodges thrown objects* I know that particular installment isn't the greatest, but with capable hands, i can make a decent story out of it with MLP: FiM. Have faith in me... or not. Regardless, i hope you enjoy.)

(Note: Yes, i know, it's not exactly very funny right now, but I PROMISE I will ramp up the comedy in future chapters)

(Note 2: I don't mind if you give me a thumbs down. It's disheartening, yes, but I ultimately don't mind. HOWEVER, I would prefer that you express WHY you gave me and my story a thumbs down. I can't grow as a writer if I don't know what I did wrong. So please, if you thumb it down, explain why you did. It will help me greatly. Thank you.)

"My name is Lyra Heartstrings, and you will not remember me. You won't even remember this conversation. Just like with everypony else I've ever met, everything I do or say will be forgotten. Every letter I've written will appear blank; every piece of evidence I've left behind will end up missing. I'm stuck here in Ponyville because of the same curse that has made me so forgettable. Still, that doesn't stop me from doing the one thing that I love: making music. If my melodies find their way into your heart, then there is still hope for me. If I can't prove that I exist, I can at least prove that my love for each and every one of you exists. Please, listen to my story, my symphony, for it is me."

Cover pic by Spotlight: askspotlight.tumblr.com

Hope is the faith of the young. Losing everything she holds dear, Puppysmiles embarks on the adventure of her life to find her mother, her hopes of meeting her again driving her through the horrors of a world not of her making. Too bad the Wastelands doesn't care about hope.

Ponyville has never been a stranger to interesting events. But, when an unknown species, a human, shows up out of nowhere early one evening, things begin to take an unusual turn. Is his appearance just a coincidence, or is there more to him than anypony realizes?

Check out its sequel The Blessing and the Curse!

Hippophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of horses. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even when a horse is known to be gentle and well trained. They usually avoid horses entirely rather than risk being kicked, bitten or thrown. They may also fear other hoofed animals such as donkeys, zebras, mules and... ponies.

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Due to circumstances beyond his control, and unbeknownst to him, a human ends up in Equestria's not so distant past and falls in with none other than Daring Do. Check out the adventures of Daring when teaming up with a snarky human!

What happens, happens. I think that is one of the rules of Causality as stated by the late, great Douglas Adams. It is a pretty important rule and I use it to guide me through life, no matter what goes on in it. So, when I was driving to an out of town job and found myself in another world, I did my best to take everything in stride.

I would be the first to say the adjustment is not easy. Especially, when the first thing you do is make yourself a pony distrusted, disliked and defamed by some national heros. Thinking about that, I think I have to invoke another Douglas Adams quote. "Don't Panic."

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This is the result of me getting bored one day and starting writing. Now that I got a bit of it done, I wouldn't mind honest opinions, and flame away if you feel the need. I have thick skin.

As you might notice, there are a few chapters with a box at the top. These are the ones that my editor and I went through again, and hopefully improved. I'll refrain from changing plot but spelling, grammar and flow are all up for grab. Especially for the early chapters.

Hearth's Warming Eve has come once again, which means fun in the snow, warm food, and spending time with family. At least, that's what it means for most ponies. For Scootaloo it means a day off from crusading, loneliness, and the coldest night of the year. When Discord begins to whisper to her from his stone prison, she questions the beliefs held by many. What was so great about Harmony? What could be so bad about a world where chocolate milk fell from the sky?

Thanks to The Band Brony, Gsppcrocks10, Inkscrawler, TheBuggiest, and minjask6572 for help with editing. Thanks to SStwins for the awesome cover art.

Now with its own TV Tropes Page!

Mort, also known as the Pale Pony (of Death), has been tasked to take time off from his rigorous duties of reaping souls. Seeking guidance, he is directed towards the town of Ponyville, to learn about the magic of friendship from Twilight Sparkle and her friends. All he needs to do is keep his true nature a secret. That shouldn't be too difficult...right?

Special thanks to Specter-Von-Baren and Pyrite Foolsgold for their help in proofreading and editing this story, as I really needed it. Additional thanks to Pilate, Chuckle5, Unimpressive Vagaries and Admiral Biscuit as well! Couldn't have done it without all their help!

Credit for the title card goes to Siansaar, AKA Carnifex.

For another excellent take on Mort, check out Sip's version!