[Note: This chapter is based on the events of MLP's recent 200th episode, and was written less than two days after the episode premiered.]

It's been less than a month since the unexpected return (and near domination) of King Sombra upon the Crystal Empire, as well as Ponyville and Canterlot. Even though the treacherous foe had been vanquished once more, and Equestria was still safe and sound, Twilight Sparkle was happy to see that the Royal Sisters were already looking into increasing the security measures around their castle. And since the pony assigned to strengthening their defenses was one of Equestria's most skilled unicorns in protection magic -- Prince Consort and Head of the Royal Guard, Shining Armor -- it seemed only fitting to have the Princess of Magic herself test his security measures with the aid of her friends.

Spike and the six Elements seemed more than eager to test their skills against Twilight's brother, but one of them appeared to be less worried about Shining's capabilities than she should have. Is Twilight able to change Rainbow Dash's opinion about the stallion they saved on multiple occasions? Or is there more to Shining Armor's abilities and skills that haven't been seen by them just yet?

Sangria just wants to die. Ripcord is an unapologetic serial killer. You’d think they were made for eachother, but as it turns out, neither of them can get what they want.

Inspired by the recent episode Uprooted. Don't ask me how. Also, in case you somehow missed the tags, reader discretion is advised, but this story does get funny, trust me.

Spoilers for Season 9's "The Beginning of the End".
Though if you're seeing this you're already past the spoilers, so why am I even making this?

Grogar and the other members of his league of evil are searching for more villains to join the ranks of their organization. Of course they're doing this in the evillest way known to ponykind: a casting show.
Let's see what types of creatures will try to win a spot among Grogar's ranks!

This story is a sequel to My Little Mages: Academia Ardens

With Celestia's and Luna's sudden announcement to Twilight and her friends that they intend to retire and pass on the mantel to Twilight.

Meanwhile a long forgotten enemy, one written off as mere legend, Grogar summoned Tirek, Cozy, Chrysalis, and King Sombra to himself. His plan, for them to work together to take over Mystica. However, King Sombra has other plans.

What is King Sombra planning?
Will Twilight and her friends find out and stop King Sombra's plans?
Or will the king live long?

A My Little Mage retelling of Begining of the End

Ocellus travels back in time to save her friendship with Gallus from self-destructing.

Luna invites Rainbow Dash on her dreamwalking duties.

Dream-ruining, spider-safety lessons, abduction, and imprisonment ensue.

Maybe the dream realm can't handle this much awesome.

Special thanks to SoloBrony for helping me hammer out the details.

Thanks to SoloBrony and JWolfSilver for editing, and to them and Wanderer D and AliceLiz for prereading.

This story is a sequel to A Talk With the Tree of Harmony

With the Tree of Harmony gone, the Map in Twilight's castle has gone dark and, despite her best attempts, Twilight is unable to reactivate the Map now that its source of power is gone.

Until one day, when her and her friend's cutie marks suddenly begin to glow with a slowly fading light, like a dwindling soul crying out for help...

Proofreading done by RQK and the cover art was provided by Ultra-the-HedgeToaster

This story is a sequel to So You Escaped From Limbo

Star Swirl, Stygian, and Rockhoof say goodbye to one of their oldest friends.

Of course, they also have a few things to say to each other.

A follow-up to "The Beginning of the End."

_{Note: The prequel is not required reading for this story.}

Having seen lingering clouds on the horizon for many moons, tyuhe Tree of Harmony knew of its doom But there is a seed of hope. Harmony shall go on.

Light Spoiler for Season nine premiere. Stroy brought on by a headcanon of mine that the Castle Seed is really the Tree of harmony 2.0. we'll see once the map works again.

edit: welp...i was way wrong

Following King Sombra's defeat at the hooves of the mane six, Grogar visits the Storm King in the depths of hell with a request to join his ranks. But, the Storm King does not like what Grogar will say to him in response...