This story is a sequel to Guardians of Many Hues

Tears freezing on her cheeks in the cold mountain air, Rainbow Dash closed her eyes. In her final seconds, she could think of nothing but her daughter... Scootaloo...

This is a sequel to my other story Guardians of Many Hues. I recommend reading it beforehand, although you should be able to understand most of it by just reading the recap.

Warning: death, war, mild torture, extremely sad
Rated Teen for adult themes and violence.

A huge thank you to my amazing editor and proofreader Kevinltk. You're more than just amazing! Also big thanks to twilight-the-pony for additional proofreading!

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Guardians come in many colours and personalities, protecting others or misusing their power. Rainbow Dash is just one of them. As she encounters her favourite filly Scootaloo alone after dark, she soon finds herself tangled up in a complicated network of protégés and presumed protectors, both from the present and the past.

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Proofreader(s): twilight-the-pony (also The11thWonder, Nonagon )

Sequel: Lonely Mountains
Trigger Warning: non-descriptive (sexual) abuse of a minor
Rated Teen for adult themes and violence.

The events are set somewhere after Sleepless in Ponyville, but before the coronation.

This is my very first fanfiction (in the hope that this doesn't scare you of).

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"We have to be brave now, Scootaloo," Dash said. "Just close your eyes, and it'll be all over by the time you open them again."

Hopes. Dreams. Aspirations. They're what everyone survives, and even thrives, on. What happens, then, when hopes and dreams are dashed? When something so monumentally destructive and life-changing occurs, and dreams, hopes, even ponies' lives are thrown into turmoil, where can solace be found? When somepony's entire world comes crumbling around them, who can they turn to for support? What can they do when everything they once had is shattered?

Sixth in the Rainbow Series, sequel to The Rainbow Spiral
With Ponyville back up and running thanks to Filthy Rich everything seems to be returning back to normal. After a surprise visit from an unexpected pony Rainbow Dash finds her job as a cloud clearer in jeopardy. The Cutie Mark Crusaders set out to find a way to save her job but as events unfold it turns out to be far more than they expected.

Part 5 in the 'Rainbow' series. Sequel to The Rainbow Arc
With Ponyville having been completely abandoned, Rainbow Dash finally loses hope that Applejack will return to her. Setting out to Canterlot she finally begins her search for the lost pony. During her search, an unnatural grief continues to plague her mind. Meanwhile Scootaloo makes an accidental discovery during her goodbyes that leads to her own journey to track down Rainbow Dash.

Part three in the 'Rainbow' series. Sequel to "The Rainbow Grows"
While Rainbow Dash is off preparing for the big event. Applejack finds herself alone at home most of the passing days and becomes increasingly lonely. In a moment of weakness she makes a huge mistake. When she goes to try and make up for it, Rainbow Dash is nowhere to be found.

Part four in the 'Rainbow' series. Sequel to 'A Fractured Rainbow'
After six months have passed, Rainbow Dash wants to adopt a filly. After a careful night of consideration Applejack finally agrees. Their new adopted filly befriends the cutie mark crusaders. Meanwhile unpaid pills are continuing to pile up, despite warnings Applejack decides to try and win money in the Canterlot Derby.

Part one in the series.
Rainbow Dash has been wanting to tell Applejack her true feelings for her but is to afraid to do so. Finally mustering up the courage, Rainbow Dash goes to tell Applejack how she feels but finds herself being avoided. Finally catching up to Applejack and tell her the truth. Shortly after a simple misunderstandings tears the two apart.

The second in the 'Rainbow' series, Sequel to A Rainbow Forms.
Heart's Warming Eve is approaching and Rainbow Dash has something special planned for Applejack. Now staying at Sweet Apple Acres the two ponies try to keep their romance hidden away from Ponyville. However some pony does discover their secret and soon after they find themselves being pried apart from one another.