Ten years ago Spike left Ponyville out of fear of his rampages hurting somepony. Now he has returned and must face up to the events surrounding his departure.

Needs work, but I am not quite sure how to make it better. Please comment and critique.

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After a tragic incident occurs Fluttershy disappears from sight. As the days roll by her absence starts to worry ponies, especially her best friends. After a quick get together it is decided that Rainbow Dash should be the one to figure out what's going on. The problem is she doesn't believe she'll be able to help, especially if her being caring and compassionate is required.

Edited by: psychohooves and Avatar of Shadow

It's just another day for Diamond Tiara. And in a fit of rage, something happens....

When her busy schedule suddenly opens up, Princess Twilight Sparkle decides the time is finally right to dig into some of the deeper questions of rulership.

As the ruler of Equestria, it's her job to decide when to deploy the nation's most powerful weapon against its enemies, at her sole discretion. It's a heavy responsibility, with severe ramifications. How can a lone pony decide if trapping someone in stone is justifiable? And what will happen if she can't make that choice?

It's time for Twilight Sparkle to find out.

Written for Imposing Sovereigns II, with the prompt Twilight Sparkle - Abdication.

Preread by Naughty_Ranko.

I've spent twelve years as a nurse, now. Nurse Redheart, helping the ailing ponies of Ponyville, caring for them all. Twelve years! So many memories, so many regrets. And yet one night, a decade ago, I remember with particular sorrow - for on that one, terrible night, I failed...

Big Macintosh will never let his sister take the other pie route. Chimeras are nothing compared to confronting the past.