Shining Armor has been living a lie.

Many see him as powerful and brave.

Yet deep inside is a soul who is playful wishing for true freedom.

Coming across a ancient tome, how could he pass up the chance to live as how he always saw himself?

A simple carefree night turns his life upside down, Gleaming Shield wants to live her own life and the pull to break free is becoming too strong.

Can Shining Armor balance a life between two parts of himself?

Or will He and She lose everything?

Cover Art belongs to The talented and wonderful Marenlicious.

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Made Popular on 7/2/16.
Featured on 4/12/17*6/19/18

This story is a sequel to Trixie's Great and Powerful Revenge

When one of Twilight's spells goes a bit awry, she finds that an affected Rarity might be a little more than she bargained for.

(Originally posted on EqD in April 2011. I originally meant to keep this as a one-shot, but wrote the second part after there was demand for it. I do like how the second part came out though, so no regrets!)

(Also, if you like this story, be sure to check out Tragic Magic! It's a continuation of this one!)

For one MLP fan, traveling to Equestria and living out life as a pony has always been the ultimate dream. When an experimental spell summons them in Twilight's Castle, that dream becomes a reality. The only problem is, the spell was only powerful enough for a week. The only way to become a permanent resident of Equestria is to find their cutie mark within that time limit; otherwise they'll return to Earth and never be able to return.

Finding one's destiny is no easy trick. Through their time in Equestria they'll learn more than they ever thought they could about themselves, other ponies, and what it takes to truly live in Equestria.

Kurt Smith, a classmate of John Radderson aka Twilight Sparkle's, agreed to help Twilight after she came to school with purple fur, hooves, wings, and a horn. After acquiring the Elements of Harmony, Twilight's friends end up becoming anthropomorphic versions of the Mane 6 and Spike the Dragon, Twilight's faithful assistant. Together, they will solve the mysteries of friendship in their new lives and in the lives of others. Kurt ends up becoming connected to the Element of Honesty, transforming him into Applejack. AJ enrolls at school under the name "Ashley J. Smith".

Part of the bigger story https://www.fimfiction.net/story/360864/lavender-heart, by Skaltrox Defiance Knight, which follows the adventures of Twilight and her friends as anthropomorphic versions of our familiar MLP characters.

Main Cast: Princess Twilight Sparkle/John - Skaltrox Defiance Knight - Aspect of Magic
Applejack/Kurt aka Ashley J. Smith/AJ- kwr2k13 - Aspect of Honesty
Rainbow Dash/Matt - ShadowLight96 - Aspect of Loyalty
Rarity/Harry - Undyne Devotion - Aspect of Generosity
Pinkie Pie/Rina - Kikio3000- Aspect of Laughter
Fluttershy/Terrance aka Florence - Krushan - Aspect of Kindness
Spike the Dragon - Tempest_Flare - Twilight's faithful assistant
Lyra Heartstrings - student - Lurkinkon
Sweetie Drops aka Bon Bon - Student/Undercover Agent
Starlight Glimmer aka Sarah Gaines - Discord the Narrator
Sunset Shimmer - student - JimmyHook19
Trixie Lulamoon aka the Great and Powerful Trixie -The REAL Mister Pkmn - Stage Magician/Illusionist
Princess Cadence- foalsitter
Bent-G - New student - NicLove
Alexandra "Alex" Traveler - anthro mouse girl - ScarletRhine
Ayumi/Tempest Flare - exchange student/Pinkie's pen pal - Tempest_Flare
Excalibur Edge - Knightwolf1875 - Alicorn/Diplomatic Liaison to Princess Celestia/Luna
DJ Pon3/Vinyl Scratch - Tide Hunter - Resident DJ
Octavia Melody - Tide Hunter- Classical Cellist
Derpy Hooves/Ditzy/Muffins - Mail Carrier -
Cool Writer - The Author
The Cutie Mark Crusaders: Apple Bloom - AJ's sister -
Sweetie Belle - Rarity's sister -
Scootaloo - RD's No. 1 Fan - Ephedrian Royalty
Babs Seed- Apple Family cousin - The Blue EM2
Gabby - Mail Delivery Griffon

Limestone Pie -
Marble PIe -
Maud Pie-
Zecora - Zebra Alchemist/Shaman - Apple Frost

The Mysterious MLP Theory Analysts -- Princess Celestia and Princess Luna
Servo and Janice Star - Sisters of Maestro Star - The Real Mister Pkmn
Maestro Star - Mutual Ally of the Element Bearers - The Real Mister Pkmn
Chessmaster Star - Main antagonist - The Real Mister Pkmn
Sarah von Solero - Thestral
Gearbox - Earth Pony tinkerer
Rae Falls/Raindrops
Cheryl Lee/Cheerilee - Elementary Teacher
Golden Harvest - Carrot Farmer
Ember - Dragon Lord - IronHoofes
Shining Armor - Fujin777
Big McIntosh - AJ's brother
Granny Smith - AJ's Grandmother
Need Rarity and Rainbow Dash as well as the CMC and others.

Edited/Proofread by Tide Hunter and Chrome Masquerade
Collaborations are now open for the rest of the cast!

A human baby, weak and fragile, is found by queen Gaia, the ruler of Equestria.Together with king Solaris, the two adopt you as their son.
Join our little prince in his times of joy and in his times of strife. With friends by his side and his little sisters, our prince will understand that friendship is magic. For he is, after all, the elder brother.

Insipred loosley onThe monster of Canterlot and (very loosley on...) The love of the sun (can't add a link because it's against FimFiction rules, go figure)
A little something I wanted to share, hope you enjoy...

Everypony enjoys myths and ponytales, even if they know such things aren't real. Alicorns fighting against a spirit of chaos? An ancient princess trapped in a library under a tree, waiting to be found? Quite enchanting and fantastic tales yes, but nonetheless as fictional as Daring Do and other such stories. At least, that's what Rarity used to think.

She doesn't anymore.

Dedicated to Annuska for being as amazing a writer as she is a friend.

Now a physical book!!!
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Based on an old oneshot.
Chapter Art by Arctic Waters // Graphic Design and Typography by Swan Song.

This story is a sequel to Snails 1/2: Vol 1 Becoming Popular

This is a precursor to the story Snails 1/2: The art of the Dress

There are some that would view Escargot's life as perfect. There are some that think she's the luckiest pony alive. She has looks, she has status, she has the attention of the princesses. What more could a pony want. There are some that would give anything for what she has. Snails would give it all up to go back to being a normal colt and have the nightmare end.

Snails 1/2 a Perfect Stallion follows Snails and his alter ego Escargot, on a trip to the frozen north. Through danger, adventure, and through bad marriage proposals. The Ranma-esc style story continues.

Will Snails ever become the Perfect Stallion?

With artwork by Alkarasu and edited by Swyrl, this is a story made as a pure slice of life comedy in the style of anime.

This story started with a single realization. The voice actor for both Snails and Ranma happened to be the same person.

Snails 1/2 is a Ranma 1/2 spoof. Not actually a crossover, this is the story of Snails dealing with a Jusenkyo style curse. When hit with cold water he... becomes a filly. As if that wasn't horrifying enough, he quickly finds himself caught between rivalries, forced into competitions, and now he feels like he is developing a severe phobia of water.

With artwork by Alkarasu and edited by Swyrl, this is a story made as a pure slice of life comedy in the style of anime.

For the continuing story, join us in Snails 1/2:The Perfect Stallion

The ponies of Equestria know Harmony as not just an ideal, but as a force that actively shapes their existence. It guides them through their lives, brings them prosperity and ensures good will triumph over evil most of the time.

However, exposure to it can be unpredictable for those crossing over from other realms. Sufficiently long stays in Equestria can even lead to a change of form to one indigenous to the land.

And those unlucky enough to be slated to become a source of Harmony itself may find themselves unable to leave.

Translation: This fic contains the gradual transformation of a human (male) to a very young alicorn filly.

Set just before Season Five. Non-Earth human and an Equestria that's slightly different.

Cover Art by the talented Mix-up check out his work here: http://amalgamzaku.deviantart.com/

Sometimes your passions are at odds with one another. In some cases, they're so at odds with one another that you need to hide behind a different name just to be yourself. Living two lives is hard, and in the case of Photo Finish and Rainbow Dash, it's about to get harder.

Rated Teen for mild cursing, alcohol, and mild adult themes.

Thanks to my good friend Falkon for edits, MelodicMarzipan for the awesome cover art, and everyone who has pestered me to work on this story since I had the idea back during Season 2

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