This story is a sequel to Teething Problems

Twilight Sparkle has been called to go on a business trip with the two princesses, and takes Spike along with her.

The trials and tribulations of inter-realm travel are not for the faint of heart, as they are about to find out.

Sweetie Belle Sings to the moon. But her song attracts an unexpected guest.

Image is by Zonra. Who is awesome.
http://zonra.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3kv95u

If Equestria was brought up to modern times, how would things be? How does one attempt to establish a nation-wide infrastructure without being driven mad by the bureaucracy of modern government? Why do I have to pay $400 just to ride in an ambulance? If any of these questions have tickled your curiosity, then perhaps you should take a gander at this story series. While remaining true to modern emergency medical care standards this story brings forth the background characters and (hopefully) provides some much needed comic relief in these troubled times. While this description may appear serious, I, the author, assure you that the story is anything but serious.

Ponyville Volunteer Ambulance corps of the 3rd battalion is run by newly appointed Director of Operations, Starshine. Join this rather extravagant paramedic as she deals with the chaos of running an ambulance service, going on calls, avoiding Princess Celestia, and trying to have a social life!

To assist readers in understanding some of the terms in the story, a glossary is included.

NEW: Battalion and station listings has been included after the glossary.

The ponies are sent on vacation to Manehattan. At their hotel, a pony has her apple stolen, and an immediate investigation is conducted by the Manehattan Police Force. This story is a copy of the testimonials given by the eight witnesses as recorded by the Manehattan Police Force. To help you guess the culprit:

Everypony has told at least one lie; the lies are not always intentional.
Everypony has stated at least one truth.
The culprit is one of the Mane six.

An entry for the February Write-Off Competition. I wrote to the prompt: "The Mane six go on vacation."

Inspired by the short story "In a Grove" by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

My name is Celestia. This is a kind of log, an epistolary detailing various portions of my experiences throughout my long life, and several analytical reflections that come to mind at times. Most importantly, it is a collection of personal thoughts as I struggle through my eternal life's hardships.

Now that my purpose has been discovered, I have decided to share these entries with everypony here; perhaps my own shared introspection over my lifetime could provide an alternative way of thinking to some. If not, then I hope I did not bore you. I realize much of it is pointless rambling, but I have chosen several entries that I believe may be of interest.

Enjoy, if you like.

Braeburn Apple has always been raised in a conservative household, as a member of the Apple family.
Throughout his life, he's been taught what's 'wrong' and what's 'right', who he was allowed to love, and who he wasn't. Above all, he was told what to be, and how to be it.
When he meets a certain blue Pegasus stallion buying pies at Sweet Apple Acres while he just so happens to be staying there, he discovers feelings he never knew he had.
Unfortunately, they happen to be the same ones he was always taught to suppress.
Can Soarin convince him that it's not wrong to be in love, and that, sometimes, in order to be happy, you need to break out of your comfort zone?
A story about discovering who you are, and being that person, no matter what others tell you to be.

WARNING: M/M, SoarinxBraeburn Coltcuddling! Touches up on some serious social issues in the real world, but with ponies, and at least 20% cooler.
If you don't like it, please do not read it.

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Cross-posted to FanFiction.NET.

Rated T for alcohol references, crude humour, and slight language.

Cover image is by Mn27 on DeviantART.

Edited by many people, included Carcer, LunaUsesCaps, and Diexna, but none have contributed more than the amazing Smayds, who has been my main editor for almost every chapter.