Apple Bloom shared everything with Babs Seed. She was her confidant, her best friend, and closest cousin.

And, one night, one small talk changed everything.

A birthday present for the wonderful Babs, because she deserves it.

Thanks to TadStone for the preread and KevinLTK for edits. You're both awesome.

After Rainbow drops an offhoof comment about never dating, Pinkie decides to set her up on a date. A blind date.

Edited by: Lambent Dream

Lock On, one of Princess Celestia's trustworthy and steadfast Royal Guards, has a secret that he can no longer keep. The moment he saw Chrysalis, Queen of the Changelings, he had fallen in love with her. Strongly determined to confess his love, he ventures beyond the known Equestrian border, stepping onto the rocky wasteland that few ponies have ever set hoof on before—and even fewer have returned.

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Thanks StarslashBrony (now StarPlasma) and Sunshine-Smiles for the editing job!