Twilight Sparkle realizes that Rainbow Dash has been keeping a secret from her ever since the Mare Do Well incident. When she goes to confront her about it, she finds out more than she bargained for. And then Twilight reveals that she's been keeping something from her friends ever since the Royal Wedding. Now everything is out there; harsh words have been spoken and a once strong friendship hangs in the balance.

A story written by Neutralbrony (deviantart link http://neutralbrony.deviantart.com/) in memory of Nathan Maddox. I have his written consent expressing the ability to post this story here on his behalf. Edited by Malicious-Badger.

Fluttershy hasn't been seen in public for a few days, and her friends are beginning to worry...

The friends we take for granted are often the ones that leave the largest impact on our lives. When Spike falls seriously ill with a mysterious disease and the ponies strive to nurse him back to health, Twilight Sparkle comes to grips with this very realization about her number one assistant--and friend.

EDIT: So this little story made it on Equestria Daily on 10/8/12. Now please excuse me while I pass out on Rarity's fainting couch while murmuring a soft Fluttershy "...yay."

Applejack is the most hard-working and honest pony in all of Ponyville. But no one ever considered the possibility of her making a mistake. Especially one who is most close to her.

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(Storyline has been edited as going along) When Diamond Tiara was a foal, her mother left due to her father's wealth and stinginess. When she's a filly, she finds out the hard way. Silver Spoon is forced to move to Canterlot and her father abandons her one night and needs refuge. She is taken in by Fluttershy, who reminds her of her mother. Then she is properly introduced to the rest of the Mane 6. Will she make up with the Crusaders? Will her future ever be fixed?