* May not be happy and may not be forever.

It's the ending of your typical Flutterdash shipfic. Everything is perfect. Everyone is perfectly in love. Everyone has put aside their anti-homosexual views after firstly being stubborn to the point of mundanity. Everything is perfect. But the MLP universe, even though it is a lot better than our own in some respects, is not perfect. What happens ex post facto?

What happens after 'happily ever after'?

Fluttershy is in love with Rainbow Dash. That's a problem, because Applejack is also in love with Rainbow Dash. When the scruffy sex goddess mare is kidnapped by changelings, the two friends-turned-rivals must team up for an epic adventure that spans Equestria in order to seek not only her safety but also her affections, as they compete to outdo each other at every turn along the way.

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Note: This story does not have a crossover tag, even though some of you mat have noticed that the title is inspired by the Mario and Luigi series of RPGs, down to the punny subtitle. That's because the story isn't actually a crossover with that series. AJ and Flutters won't be spelunking through Chrysalis's gut, and Rainbow Dash's sweet and pure raspy yet adorable voice doesn't power any sort of legume-themed artifacts. The story was originally a retelling of Superstar Saga, but then I decided that was dumb, so I changed the subtitle but kept the format because why not? This story is really just the product of the question, "What would happen if you take the classic Mario formula of the love interest being kidnapped and the quest to save her, but with lesbian horses instead of hairy Italian plumbers?"

Fourteen authors, one story. I foresee precisely zero problems.

This is the culmination of a round-robin event in which a whole bunch of neato folks whose words you may have read before wrote a chapter each in one big story, with the proviso that they were only allowed to see the preceding chapter. This was totally a cool idea, like, a year ago.

This is the story that they wrote, and these are the people who wrote it:

Arcainum
Blueshift
Zay-el
Alexstrazsa
Ninestempest
Lucky Dreams
Obselescence
Whatever Rusty's Fimfic Name Is
Ponydora Prancypants
Cold in Gardez
Eakin
Wanderer D
Dawn Scroll
Pen Stroke

There are no elephants.

When Rarity’s friends discover that she has been secretly meeting with an escort, they begin investigating, and soon discover a web of lies and unrequited romances none of them ever could have expected.

A reimagining of Rarity's Mare of the Evening.

When Rarity finds a gift and letter from a secret admirer on her doorstep, her imagination runs wild as to who could have possibly sent it. But, will the truth live up to expectations?...

Rarity's search for gemstones leads her to Sweet Apple Acres, and Applejack has no problem guiding her around the orchard. But when a freak storm strikes, the two ponies must race against the tempest to find shelter.

As the storm rages overhead, Applejack wrestles with the growing unrest within her heart regarding Rarity. And as events unfold, Rarity is forced to examine her own opinions and feelings towards her best friend.

(This is a RariJack shipfic, written per request/challenge for a friend.)

After a visit from Cadance and Shining Armor, Twilight realizes how little she understands romantic love and decides to do -what else?- some research. But she has to learn a lot quicker than she expected, for Princess Celestia has invited Twilight and her friends to a Hearts and Hooves Gala- and they're expected to bring dates!

What follows is a chaotic set of events in which hearts are broken, crushes are acted upon, cakes explode, and the very foundation of the Mane 6 is rocked to its core.

My first fic, so don't expect any spectacular writing. I've got a vague idea of the relationships, but things may change, as I'm trying to let things be organic. Assume nothing.

Upon the events of protecting the Crystal Empire, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy find themselves within moments of the height of their emotional commitment. Faced with the perils of King Sombra, Rainbow Dash is faced with the task of keeping her fillyfriend safe and yet keeping her courage alight...

Co-written with NintendoGal55.

Applejack is left blind, deaf and without the sense of smell, for a game that Rarity suggests. The purpose of the game? Figure out which pony is kissing her when she has only touch and taste left.

This is for the one hour pony writing challenge.

Twilight Sparkle, a new ruler in Equestria, has only been a princess for a few weeks. She just returned from an adventure in a new world that she never knew of, but she still doesn't feel ready for life as a leader. On the other hoof, Flash Sentry is just a new member of the Canterlot Royal Guard. As a member of the guard, his job is to protect the three princesses in Canterlot, as well as tour with them wherever they go. This turns into a romantic relationship, and they live happily ever after.

Actually, no they don't. That only happens in fairy tales.

Rated Teen for suggestive scenes and innuendo jokes, but if you know me you know that my stories are always the PG rated version, where the acts aren't described after kissing or touching. This story takes place after Equestria Girls but before Season 4, not including any new developments in the series or comics after the movie.

Artwork by: cat4lyst.
Edited/Pre-read by: Gemstone The Unicorn (final chapter only).
External Links: Goodreads.

First Story: A Guard and a Princess.
Second Story: A Prince and a Princess.