Long after Spike walked away from the relationship, Sweetie Belle still hasn't found closure.

Winner of the May 2020 Pairings Contest.

This story is a sequel to Nightmare Night, a Sister's Plight

The Pie family farm has existed for centuries. Always on the same plot of land, working away at the rocks. Over the years, it's been home to many inhabitants. The long hours and isolation create strong bonds between the family, sometimes even beyond the familial. And sometimes its inhabitants can't help but wish for a bit more beyond their humble rock farm...

Written for Wincest Winter of Worldbuilding Contest
Contains: Incest, duh.

Before Shining Armor was Captain of the Royal Guard and spouse to Princess Cadence, he was just an ordinary big brother. But when the love of his youth proves not meant to be, he vows to be the very best stallion he can be to prove his worth. Years later he succeeds, and he is a shining example of a pony. So why does he hate himself so much?