The Mane Six were peacefully enjoying a nice campfire on their night out. What could have possibly gone wrong? Nothing, right? But when Pinkie Pie began to tell a scary tale about the monster, Slenderpony, everything got very out of hoof.

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It's not easy being a child living with the knowledge that your mommy is never going to get to watch you grow up. But this was a young Rainbow Dash's reality. Despite her mother's cancer, Dash's family had still been a very happy trio of ponies. But all fairytales must end.

Rainbow Dash's father has come to terms with the approaching departure of the mare whom he called his 'angel'. When the time had finally come for her to say goodbye, would Rainbow Dash be able to accept that her mother will die?

"Mommy's going back to Heaven." It was such a comforting thought to Dash, but she didn't want her mother to go.

(Side-story to What's Really the Most Important, to shed light on what happened to Rainbow's mother. This is technically a prequel, since it takes place a good... 18 years beforehand!

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There are some things that one cannot do to another without at least becoming friends with them, and that includes saving their lives. Back when Rainbow Dash did so for the Wonderbolts at the Best Young Flyers' Competition, even she had no idea that it would be the start of a beautiful relationship.

Four years on, and the Element of Loyalty herself is to be married. As she and her family prepare for the wedding, she recalls how it all began, and how much her relationship with Soarin has developed since that eventful Best Young Flyers' Competition.

Pinkie Pie has always been a rather eccentric pony. Her friends struggled to understand her, but learned better than to question her quirks and hastily brushed it off as "Pinkie being Pinkie". A few months ago everything changed. The premier party pony of Ponyville became more secluded, something that didn't go unnoticed.

Her best friends, although deeply worried, were clueless as to what was happening to their friend. She was easily angered and denied any invitations to parties, gatherings, picnics and other friendly dates. Taking that as a sign that Pinkie just needed some time by herself to sort her own life, her friends reluctantly let her be.

Things quickly got out of hand.

The chapters, with the exception of the tie-ins prologue and epilogue, will be one-shots that can be read independently.

(This iteration of the story has been cancelled. Detailed explanation + silver lining/glimmer of hope here)

Rainbow Dash always had a thing for First Officer Soarin of the Wonderbolts, even without realizing he could be such a sweet pony once she got to know him a little better. However, her affections are already tied up with the newly adopted Scootaloo, who needs guidance and care when a new disorder rears its ugly head. There's not much room in her heart for a stallion, is there?

Unfortunately, her life will get even more complicated as the Mane Six join the Wonderbolts to face a mysterious darkness in the distant land of Saddle Arabia. She must remain strong, because her entire world is about to come crashing around her ears. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel, or will everything she endured simply bring more pain down the road?

(Rated teen for the occasional instances of strong language, suggestive scenes, and scattered ponies drinkin' themselves stupid!

Chapter headers by: SparkBrony

Former editor: ShootingStar159)

A whole week without training is probably the best thing that has ever happened to Soarin.. If only he could find a way to make it last.

After waking up from an odd dream, Soarin takes a little time to think about his life with Rainbow Dash, and how far things have gone.

After crashing into the Wonderbolt's Home Station, Rainbow Dash gets what she's always wanted- a spot in the Wonderbolts
But there's a rule that happens to be a problem- don't fall in love with another Wonderbolt.
She and Soarin just can't stay away from each other. What can they do?
If you just kiss, that's not exactly falling in love, right?
.........right?

Spike's realized that it will never work between him and Rarity, so he writes a letter. A letter explaining everything to Rarity.

This is a lipogrammatic story. That is, a story in which I did not lay hands on that most common symbol, “E”. You shall not find a solitary copy of that symbol at any point in this story, including in this summary (barring that singular anomaly, naturally). I did this odd thing as a trial to my ability as an author—it's a workout, if you will.