A pony is called stubborn when they refuse to change their mind no matter the persuasion against them. A pony is called persistent in hindsight when their refusal turns out to be a wise decision. "Persistence" is nothing more than what they call stubbornness when it turns out to have been for the best all along.

Pinkie Pie and Applejack may or may not be persistent, but they are most definitely stubborn.

~This is my entry for the winner of TAW's contest for rare ships. FimFic needs more ApplePie.

Now EQD Approved!

Something is definitively up around here. Applejack and Fluttershy have been spending a lot of time together without the rest of the gang. Well, Rainbow Dash is on to them! In fact, she is sure this is the no-good friend-stealing Applejack's doing, and she will not stand for this - whatever this is.

Also, Rainbow Dash wears a corn hat.

In the aftermath of one of Pinkie's parties, an innocent query leads Dash to question why she's still living with Pinkie Pie. Why does she feel trapped when there's nothing holding her back?

And how many buildings can Pinkie Pie destroy before insurance companies stop covering 'acts of Pinkie Collateral Damage Pie'?

This story is an indirect sequel related to Where Earth Meets Sky, but can be read just fine on its own. It simply assumes a previously established relationship.

This is a collection of short stories, all shipping, and all with some element of luck involved in the pairings. All the stories take place in the same continuity, and all pairings are final! No cheating in these fics, sorry.

When Rainbow Dash kissed her, she had no idea what she was doing. She was running on automatic. Will the pony of her dreams hate her? She really is the Stupidest Pony In Equestria.

Based on image by GonzaHerMeg.

This is a collection of Rainbow Dash x Pinkie Pie ship fics based on prompts provided by thirtyminuteponies. Some of these stories may have been submitted to that blog, while others are based on stories that were not written by deadline.

Note: These stories are not in any order and aren't necessarily in the same continuity.

Cover image by Starryoak

Chapter 6: Understandings. Rainbow Dash realizes her feelings for Pinkie, but will she overcome her insecurities and ask her friend out? Posted on TMP for Prompt #217 with very minor editing.

Chapter 5: First of Many. Pinkie and Rainbow just had their first date. But why did Dash ask Pinkie out? And why did Pinkie accept? Posted on TMP for Prompt #106 with minor editing.

Chapter 4: Savior. Can Rainbow Dash save her beloved, or is fate set in stone? Based on TMP Prompt #88.

Chapter 3: A Quiet Dinner: Rainbow Dash's date with Pinkie is oddly restrained. What does Pinkie have planned? Posted on TMP for Prompt #74 with minor exiting/expansion.

Chapter 2: Excitement: Pinkie and Rainbow's first date is tomorrow. But can either of them get any sleep? Posted on TMP for Prompt #78 with minor editing.

Chapter 1: Confessions and Awakenings: Pinkie Pie is unconscious after saving Rainbow Dash, and the pegasus remains by her side. But how does Dash really feel about her friend? And can Pinkie Pie recover? Based on TMP Prompt #81.

We all wear a mask called composure, beneath which hides a heart that twists with guilt and hidden feelings. Regal as she is, Princess Celestia is no exception. What might be revealed should circumstances cause this mask to slip - or break?

Set several years after the potential conclusion to the series.

A/N: This is slightly improved. If you have read it you might want to read it again.

Applebloom has grown up and she is almost a mare now. However, she is depressed for many reasons and some mistakes she made. Now she is faced with a decision. Will anypony be able to stop her?

"One day, I swear to you, I will stand in the ashes of the Elements of Harmony themselves and proclaim a new world." -Starswirl the Bearded.

This is the story of Princess Celestia: her origin, the battles she fought, her betrayals, her adventures, the friends she made along the way, her one great love, and her ultimate destiny.

Now on Equestria Daily!

[Thanks to _Medicshy for his faithful editing and input. And to Heliostorm as of chapter 13.]

[Cover image by tamponandtwilaloop on deviantart, used by permission.]

Warning: updates irregularly lately.

One Piece X MLP Crossover

A emergency trip to Zecora's leads Fluttershy to find a strange pony with a straw hat. Unfortunately, he scares Fluttershy off with his talk of eating other animals. The strange pony's arrival in Equestria sets off a chain of events that threaten plunge the peaceful kingdom into an all out war. Twilight and her friends, along with the new pony may be the only ones who can unravel the mysteries that surround Equestria and save it from falling apart.

Now with TV Tropes!

New Cover Art by Droll3

Twilight and Rarity are sent to identify a mysterious artifact found in the Crystal Mountains. The journey is long, and while traveling in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of the North, Twilight starts to discover entirely new feelings towards her friend.

But their mission is not sugar and spice, for under the Northern skies, something ancient has awoken.

Huge thanks to MasterFrasca99 for editing!