On one of her regular hunts for gemstones, Rarity discovers a treasure trove beyond her wildest dreams... and the lavender-scaled dragon who collected it. Despite a rocky first meeting, Rarity and Greenfire soon find themselves drawn to each other more and more. But the question remains: How did a young dragon end up in the Everfree Forest all alone?

An alternate universe story that puts our favorite purple dragon and his beloved fashionista into a slightly different situation. Art used with permission from the wonderful ArtisteFish!

Now with a TV Tropes page! Thanks go out to Poptard and whoever else might feel like editing it.

Fan Works
Climbing the Cliff by Pia-chan (from chapter 5)
Such a Pleasant Chat by Fukaï
Some Form of Tea by Pia-chan (from chapter 4)
Promo Animation by CMagic (mild chapter 6 spoilers)

"Dear Santa Hooves. My name is Apple Bloom, and I don't want presents for Hearth's Warming this year. I just want my cutie mark..."

Featured on Equestria Daily -- January 18th 2013
Fanfic reading by Scribbler
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Download link for the 'FROM THE DESK OF TWILIGHT SPARKLE' paper

After an accident robs them of their parents, Rarity writes Sweetie Belle a letter laying bare a secret kept all the little unicorn's life.

"It's fascinating the level of depth this story takes. Just the part alone about why Rarity represents generosity is enough to bring tears to even the toughest critics. This is an amazing story in every way. Mature in some of its themes and true to life, yet not graphic or exploitive, 'Dear Sweetie Belle' is a must for My Little Pony fans who need a great, sad story to tide them over."
-Obake, Pony Fiction Archive

Beautiful cover-art by AcrylicDawn

A fantastic bit of fan-art from my dear friend Kaitlyn Warner.

A live reading by the Doom Pie Network Right Here

The day finally comes when Pinkie Pie has to part with her beloved Gummy. Of course, that's easier said than done.

Inspired by and featuring the song 'Saying Good-Bye' by the Muppets.

A live reading of the story by munngojerrie;
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Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash have been together for the past few months, but are reluctant to tell their friends about it.

"Strong" is definitely a word that describes the Apples, and their family bonds are one of their biggest strengths. But Applejack will need to show her vulnerable side to get the most out of this day.

With her friends' help and a few cracks in her armor, Applejack is going to make this Mother's Day the best one yet.

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Cover art by Conicer

Thanks to Cassius, Filler, Corejo, Uma, Dublio, and Compendium of Steve for reviews/feedback.

Reading by the incomparable obabscribbler.

This is a collection of Rainbow Dash x Pinkie Pie ship fics based on prompts provided by thirtyminuteponies. Some of these stories may have been submitted to that blog, while others are based on stories that were not written by deadline.

Note: These stories are not in any order and aren't necessarily in the same continuity.

Cover image by Starryoak

Chapter 6: Understandings. Rainbow Dash realizes her feelings for Pinkie, but will she overcome her insecurities and ask her friend out? Posted on TMP for Prompt #217 with very minor editing.

Chapter 5: First of Many. Pinkie and Rainbow just had their first date. But why did Dash ask Pinkie out? And why did Pinkie accept? Posted on TMP for Prompt #106 with minor editing.

Chapter 4: Savior. Can Rainbow Dash save her beloved, or is fate set in stone? Based on TMP Prompt #88.

Chapter 3: A Quiet Dinner: Rainbow Dash's date with Pinkie is oddly restrained. What does Pinkie have planned? Posted on TMP for Prompt #74 with minor exiting/expansion.

Chapter 2: Excitement: Pinkie and Rainbow's first date is tomorrow. But can either of them get any sleep? Posted on TMP for Prompt #78 with minor editing.

Chapter 1: Confessions and Awakenings: Pinkie Pie is unconscious after saving Rainbow Dash, and the pegasus remains by her side. But how does Dash really feel about her friend? And can Pinkie Pie recover? Based on TMP Prompt #81.

Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie have been friends for a long time now. There's always been a special connection between the pair, something only the two of them can understand - though they have trouble ever expressing that to each other. One night after a prank went wrong the previous day, Rainbow Dash finds herself needing to confess how guilty she feels to Pinkie for not taking the blame - though, she quickly finds herself confessing a whole lot more as the pair grow more and more intimate throughout the night.

A short fic that's supposed to be cute. You might find it cute. You might not. How mysterious. *wiggles hooves in a mystifying fashion*

**images of ponies grinning stupidly at each other not included

It's autumn. Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash are having a great time being the town pranksters. If only Rainbow Dash knew the way Pinkie Pie felt about her... Then they would have an even better time together, where nopony could disturb them.

Applejack left her childhood blanket in Appleloosa with Bloomberg, choosing to keep the memories rather than the physical object. She winds back up with it, although not on terms she would have liked.

Featured on Equestria Daily October 29th, 2012