Most ponies hate rain. It drives you inside and covers up the sun; what's to like? Fluttershy, however, sees it as an opportunity. Rainstorms give her the chance to withdraw and to think, not burdened by social obligations or pressures. Yet for all it's virtues, rain tend to leave you wet and cold, and if Pinkie can teach Fluttershy anything, it's how to warm up a bit.

Proofread by M.R.H., Prak, Kragor, Arcum42, TheCloudtop & Dash The Stampede

This story is a sequel to Flipside

((A sequel to my surprisingly popular story Flipside! Set in an alternate universe where Spike is the pony and Twilight is his dragon assistant.))

It's been two weeks since the defeat of Nightmare Moon. Two weeks since six unexpected ponies became heroes that saved not only Ponyville, but all of Equestria. And in those two weeks Spike "Purple Prose" Flail, ace reporter for the Canterlot Sun, has had plenty of time to get into the swing of his new home in the small town. Life seems good...

Until a new pony blows into town. A specter from Spike's past that isn't willing to let him just have his "happily ever after." A certain ex-student of Princess Celestia herself that Spike hasn't thought of in ages.

One who's particularly eager to show how little a "hero" Spike is.

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Equestria stands ready to defend itself with the help of specially trained squads of ponies. Ponies who receive lessons on Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Loyalty, and Magic. Ponies who learn... to be friends.

Scootaloo is ready to become such a pony.

Five ponies, a gazebo, and a rain shower: There should be a joke here, but instead it's just five mare friends having to take shelter somewhere in the middle of an afternoon shower, and trying to make the best of it.

After purchasing a pin-up calender for a nature fundraiser, Fluttershy develops a crush on one of its subjects. They're just so subdued, so elegant, and yet still so confident and charismatic... They're everything Fluttershy is and everything she is not in one beautiful package.

When Twilight "offers" to introduce the two, it seems like a dream come true. After all, this is destiny; they're a perfect match, meant to be together.

What could possibly go wrong?

Inspired by "Pictures of Lily" by The Who.

Editing and prereading by Adjudicator, MidnightRambler, Sereg, and MetaFour, all of whom are awesome.

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Rarity's thoughts, when Rainbow Dash takes her on the ride of her life.

I GOT BORED OKAY. This is what happens when you leave me in front of the computer when complete and utter boredom hits. Story told in Rarity's POV. Yes, I'm finally writing a fic in first person.

Twilight wanders into Rarity's boutique one evening, and finds all is not well with the Fashionista pony.

One of my first stories ever, and in fact one of the earlier fics to ever be posted on Equestria daily way back in Febuary of 2011. Figured I'd upload it finally for historical value if nothing else.

Everypony is worried about Fluttershy, including me.
I just hope I'm not too late.

It's nearing the summer sun celebration, one year after Twilight arrived, and things are not going according to plan.
Preperation is behind schedule, supplies are still needed,
And to top it off, Twilight has accidently turned her friend's pets into ponies!
Without an easy antidote and time growing short, the mane six decide to let the pets help them in the celebration.
And they'll need all the help they can get.

One lazy afternoon, Rainbow Dash, too sleepy to practise or manage the weather, lies back and watches the clouds drift by.

Reading by AShadowOfCygnus