It's game night and Twilight spends her time playing a game of Scrabble with the only other pony who will indulge her.
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Deep in the Royal Library is a book. A terrible book that is said to send whoever reads it mad. A book so dangerous that it has to be hidden away and secured with chains to prevent it from ever being opened.
A book which has just been accidently checked out by Spike on behalf of Twilight Sparkle.
The Star In Yellow is rising once more, and only Rainbow Dash and Spike can save Twilight before it's too late. Ideas live forever. Ponies do not.
This fic is loosely inspired by the 19th century story 'The King In Yellow'.
When tensions between Equestria and Aviatia, the homeland of the gryphons, escalate to violence, Princess Celestia sends Twilight Sparkle on a mission of diplomacy to try and ease the hostilities between the two races. However, when something happens to Twilight, her friends must embark on an expedition to save their friend and possibly even bring Equestria back from the brink of war.
Twilight is summoned to view the world famous "Fashion Mile" as Celestia's Protege but things rarely go the way they are intended and are never simple. Especially when she finds herself completely spell bound by a model who's an entire world apart.
( A MASSSIVE thank you for Starykrow from derpyhooves chat for the image)
Twilight Sparkle prides herself on following and sticking to her plans, but she isn't as organized as everypony thinks. Her master list, the plan for her life, has an item that she has never been able to check off; and the time has come to fix that. How hard can it be? All she needs to do is go on a date and get a kiss.
Maybe that glance lasted just a little too long, or maybe a certain conversation could be interpreted as innuendo. Whatever it is, sometimes we see only what we want to see, and sometimes our fantasies get the best of us. Rarity is no exception.
Rainbow Dash is torn between fulfilling her dreams and acting on her feelings for Twilight Sparkle. Does Twilight not feel the same way, or is she simply oblivious to Rainbow's intentions?
Cover art by http://jewlecho.deviantart.com/ !
It's been five years since she first met them, and most of Twilight Sparkle's friends have found love, leaving her feeling left out and unwanted. The Winter's Eve Ball promises a magical night of mystique and romantic wonder, but will Twilight's romantic notions get the best of her? Based on the song by the Fireman.
Originally published on Equestria Daily November 29, 2011.
Be sure to check out the song by Baron Thyrai!