Everyone's favorite musical pairing is back in another fanfic! Octavia and Vinyl are now room-mates, and are like any other couple...but how will they react when they discover there's another about to show up?

Note: This Fic will take darker tones around chapter 5, you have been warned.

When AppleJack, Rarity and Fluttershy go missing, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie set out to discover what's happened to them and hundreds of other ponies who have gone missing across Equestria. Little do they know that their friends have been brainwashed and enslaved by a terrible creature known only as The Dark One.
MEANWHILE:

Her whole life, Trixie just wanted power and respect. Never desiring friends she made it her goal to grow into one of the most respected and beloved ponies in all of Equestria. But when Twilight Sparkle humiliated her, that dream died. Now, with the arrival of The Dark One, Trixie has a chance at the power she's desired all these years, but is it what she truly needs?

Warning: Contains mild Swearing, Pony related violence and innuendos

THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Trixie gets a baby dragon.

She lives in a wooden wagon.

You do the math.

Trixie, having recently lost all her possessions during a certain Ponyville incident, manages to find a lucky job as a performer for Equestria's most anticipated holiday. While there, she discovers something precious to her survived her caravan's destruction... and is currently being held by a familiar face.

Now, Trixie's determined to retrieve what's rightfully hers. But little does she know that her attempts will set off a chain of events, leading to what could either be the greatest or the worst thing that's ever happened to her.

(Image belongs to KP-ShadowSquirrel)

Almost a year after her humiliating downfall in Ponyville, The Great and Powerful Trixie has arrived in Appleloosa, hoping to regain her former glory as an entertainer. The town however is in trouble, due to the efforts of the outlaw pony, the Coyote Colt, and his effort to sabotage the upcoming Summer Sun Celebration. Can Trixie help save the day? Rated 'Teen' for violence, although there is no gore.

Twilight and Spike are sent a message from Princess Celestia, stating that a dragon will be staying in Ponyville. Spike has to go into hiding, Twilight has to organize the arrival and the others have to cope with the usual insanity. Oh... and the crusaders are doing their thing. Do I smell doom?

When Rarity is given an order for a dress, a series of unfortunate circumstances lead her to request the aid of Twilight Sparkle. When she discovers that Twilight has been studying time spells, she asks if she can help her recover some of her time. Reluctantly, Twilight agrees, but when she is performing her spell, something breaks her concentration causing the spell to become unstable, sending them 15 years into the future. What awaits them in a world where they have been missing for so long? Will they ever get back to their own time? Only time will tell.

*WARNING*
COMMENTS CONTAIN SPOILERS
(I LOVE feedback)

Art by Dreatos
- http://dreatos.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d47n304
Seriously, check out his work. He is one of my favorite pony artists.

When Spike emerges from a long sleep, he finds himself with a new body... and wings. He never anticipated that he would find much more than just clouds in the sky.

Sometimes, even when two creatures seem like they are completely different in every way, they need but one thing in common to unite them forever. It is true what they say, friendship is love, just lacking wings.

Luna discovers something hidden from Celestia for twenty years, now, with emotions running high, she enlists the help of the Mane 6... but what seemed to be a single mystery, soon reveals a darker and much more complicated plot that will soon decide the fate of Equestria.

Check out the Empty Room TV Tropes Page (Warning: Spoilers!)

Revised chapters edits and proofing (with many thanks) by: lammy, Trevor, Nick Nack, Fifth Alicorn

When strange ponies from another world suddenly pony-nap all her friends, Pinkie Pie must find a way to defeat their master all on her own. Blamed for the crime herself, she has no help from Celestia and just about every pony in Ponyville is convinced that she's finally cracked. Who can she possibly find to fill in for the other Elements of Harmony, and help her defeat the ancient evil behind it all?

This story occurs after Discord is defeated but prior to the rest of season 2. Story is featured on Equestria Daily and is now officially a 'six star' rated story! Full size image can also be found there.

Special thanks to my editor Florentine

TV Tropes entry is here.

Other images:
reference of what Blinkie and Inkie's cutie marks look like
The G1 team

This story was written for National Pony Writing Month 2011. I completed the required amount for PonyWriMo on 20th of September.

Also features: Inkie Pie, Blinkie Pie, Twilight (G1), Applejack (G1), Sparkler, Posey, Surprise, Firefly