Derpy Hooves has been chosen by The Maiden of the Stars to save Equestria from the wrath of two terrible future dictators, Rainbow Dash and Starlight Glimmer. They get possessed by mysterious creatures and become mad. They then usurp Twilight and turn her and other alicorns to stone, a year after Twilight becomes the ruler of Equestria. And now they want to mess with time. It is up to the Hero of Time, Derpy Hooves to acquire the Master Sue; the Curse Word; and the Tablets of Courage, Wisdom, and Strength and use them to defeat Rainbow Dash and Starlight Glimmer.

We all know the overly clumsy yet lovable Derpy hooves. Her bright golden mane mixed with her grey body makes her look so adorable when she slips up and does something stupid. Hidden behind that mask, however, lies a very different pony. Behind closed doors, she hides her scars, forged with numerous battles that she had to face. She may be a mailmare by day, but by night, she is a Unicorn with unmatched love for everypony. For she is non other than Clover the Clever, the founder of modern Equestria.

Follow us, as we delve into the secrets of a mare who has contributed so much to Equestria, one milestone at a time.

After an unfortunate accident Sour Sweet wakes up in the hospital. Luckily the person responsible is here so she can give her a piece of her mind! There's just one problem... She doesn't get sarcasm.

An in-depth examination of applying one world's lore to a new setting. Expect the phrases Paracausal and Space Magic to be abundant, and a repository of general "ideas" somehow merging into something with substance. This is one of many answers to the question "What would happen if the Traveller entered the system housing our little ponies?" In standard form, expect lots of world building and character. In fact, once I have the first four chapters up, you my faithful readers will be answering a very important question for the protagonist. "What is your name?"

And yes, I will explain what Paracausal actually means before this is all done.

Midnight Sparkle, Twilight Sparkle's distant ancestor, wakes up one morning to find that she's traveled forward in time several hundred years. Now she must try to get home while enduring an Equestria that is nothing like the one she knows.

That, and a ten year old with a fondness for painting animal skulls pink living with her great-great-great-great-great-great-great... etc. granddaughter poses some unique challenges of its own, even if there are those around Ponyville who are willing to become her friends.

Midnight Sparkle from Chengar Qordath's The Lunar Rebellion

Now co-authored by Ponibius

Thanks to Chengar Qordath and Ponibius for editing!

Special thanks to InuHoshi-to-Darkpen for the awesome cover art!

Twilight is looking to hire guards for her castle. Derpy is looking for a new job. Lightning Dust is trying to find a way forward after her falling out with the Wonderbolts, and Flare Warden is just trying to get a position far far away from her brother.

Immense thanks to Fylifa for countless hours of editing and proofreading.
Cover art by Anchorxx

As Derpy finishes up a busy holiday season, she reflects on herself, her life, and her experiences on the cold trip home. Little does she know, however, that a Hearth's Warming surprise waits for her.

Set during the Hearth's Warming depicted in S8E15 "The Hearth's Warming Club."
The first in a series of one-offs exploring the world through the crossed eyes of Best Pony. Enjoy!