Kainen, a mysterious baby changeling, suddenly falls into the hooves of Cadence when she least expects it. She knows it's far too risky for a princess to take care of such a creature but what happens when her motherly instincts kick in? How will Equestria react? What if the key to ending the war with the changelings lies within this very soul? Rated T for Blood/Violence.

Ponies get older over time. They slow down. This is a part of life. But Rarity, Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie can keep pursuing their dreams as they get older. Rainbow Dash can't. This is her last chance to be a Wonderbolt, and despite working her tail off, she's not getting any better. In fact, she's getting slower. She just wants things to be fair. She wants one last chance to achieve her dream.

She wants to be faster.

This is what happens when she gets her wish.

A three part story.

Featured 10/7-10/9/13. Posted to Equestria Daily on 5/2/14.

Now with a sequel.
MEDALS AND RIBBONS:

This story is part of Twilight's Library because of Skeeter the Lurker.

Twilight's Library Ribbon

And

It also won Skeeter the Lurker's medal.

Skeeter the Lurker's medal

Entry for the Writer's Group Contest & the Rainbow Dash Contest.

Winner, 2nd place, Rainbow Dash Contest.

Voted in by Twenty Great Stories on 11/3/13.

Voted in by The Royal Guard, March 2014

Edited by: SpaceCommie, Cola Bubble Gum

Artwork by: 2135D

An earlier draft of this cover art was featured on EQD.

Forte is an aspiring musician in college who wants to get his name out. During his days at the University of Fillydelphia, he's quite naive to acknowledge what being an adult really means. After college, he finds that it's a lot scarier than he first believed. Perhaps he can learn a litte about life... and love?

For Luna, nothing ever seems to go right. Except when it does, it's wrong.

A boy sits on a broken wall, he is not a complete human however. He is suddenly whisked away through an attempt by Twilight Sparkle trying a new summoning spell, however, the boy isn't the only thing that got sucked through. Out in the dreaded badlands where the changelings reside, something wicked stirs, and little does anyone know that the boy will be the key to keeping Equestria safe.
Story is set after season 2 but Discord is one of the good guys now. The timeline is also jumbled a bit so the Crystal empire came first, than the wedding.
There are two "Books" in this story, signifying the parts, yes Godzilla universe is in it along with other things.
WARNING: Anthro.
WARNING: Some aspects of the story may need to be explained and/or will be explained in the story through a flashback.

It's Hearts and Hooves day, the day ponies express their feelings of love to that special someone in their eye. Though mainly meant for more "grown-up" ponies, it doesn't keep the foals from expressing their innocent crushes with one another at school.

Derpy, like the rest of the foals, has her eye on some pony. However after some unfortunate events, Derpy learns that sometimes it's another pony that truly sets your heart a flutter.

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Thanks to Berry Punch for Pre-reading.

Bon-Bon has the biggest crush on Lyra, her roommate and best friend. However, Bon-Bon has been too afraid to tell Lyra the truth for fear of destroying the strong bond they already hold.

It is the day before Hearts and Hooves day and Bon-Bon has decided that she will ask Lyra out on a date. Bon-Bon decides that she can't take it anymore and must let her feelings for Lyra out in the open.

Bon-Bon decides to follow Lyra around to get ideas on what they could do for their date, if Lyra says yes that is.

Idea by linkman443.
Story by Duke of Canterlot

'Dreams come and go much like opportunities. There was one dream I had that I wouldn't let go, and when the opportunity came, I went for it. Now I live my dream. Still it'd be nice to see my friends back home.' - Pipsqueak

'It's strange. I just got dumped, but now that he's back, I feel free as a bird. Perhaps I'll pursue his interests myself.' - Scootaloo

Pipsqueak has returned to Equestria after a five year voyage, but it's not a long stay. Maybe some restocking followed by a few nights with the Princess. After all, who doesn't love a bad boy? On his way to visit his friends in Ponyville, he stumbles across a sad mare he barely recognises. Needless to say, he's shocked to find out who it is, more-so that she's crying. Hoping to cheer her up, he tells the young mare of his journeys. The next day, he finds himself with a stowaway on-board his ship, the 'Midnight Dream'.

Opening theme: Tavern Music - Dragon Age 2