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Inspiration is Rarity's Element, and Sweetie Belle her greatest achievement. But the filly has questions, ones that Rarity might not be able to answer on her own. What makes a pony? How can somepony know if they really are alive? Are they alive if they laugh and cry? Are they alive if they think, if they make mistakes and have ideas?

If Sweetie Belle is nothing more than a collection of wires, is she truly alive?

On a dark night filled with even darker magics, an insane cult attempts to give Nightmare Moon a body and life of her own, utterly separate from Princess Luna. But, when the spell is interrupted by Celestia, something unexpected is created.

Now, a little black alicorn filly named Nyx finds herself living under the care of Twilight Sparkle, only to be haunted by memories and emotions from her past. Is she Nightmare Moon reborn or is she simply a doppelganger with a soul and mind of her own? Can Twilight Sparkle protect Nyx from those who refuse to see past her dragon eyes and black coat?

Or, will Nyx be forced to inherit the sins that may not even be hers and become the greatest evil Equestria has ever known?

Finding your place in the world can be a difficult thing at times. You know that you're often special in your own way, maybe for being the oddity which you are, or perhaps you're just unique. But being either of those doesn't make it necessarily easy for you to fit in.

If your identity is one that has never been fully established, nor realized, how can you possibly find your place?

If you came to hear a story, I’m sorry to disappoint. I suspect this’ll just end up as one big confession, really. When you’re the first Teutscher to set hoof into Equestria for nearly a millennium, I suppose that’s to be expected. And when you’re the universe’s favorite chew toy, doubly so. Still, with enough wit, some Prussian ingenuity, a droll sense of humor, and wanton murder, I might just survive this. Then again, when you’re going up against an unending list of things like government conspiracies, that guardian angel who keeps telling you to kill ponies, psycho Equestrian girls with allophilia, a lunatic princess, the legions of the Inferno, the Equestrian culture itself, swashbuckling sword fights, and laissez-faire economists, you begin to realize why there’s a big “if” in the middle of your life.

      Your thoughts/critiques/deathreats are welcome in the comments. Spoilers are also encouraged. If you don’t have anything to complain about, do please tell me what you liked so I know what worked.

      Now on TV Tropes. Posted on the Equestria Daily 5/28/13. Now in ePub format for your convenience.

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Mort, also known as the Pale Pony (of Death), finds himself in a position where he has been tasked to take time off from his rigorous duties of reaping souls. Seeking guidance, he is directed towards the town of Ponyville, to learn about the magic of friendship from Twilight Sparkle and her friends. All he needs to do is keep his true nature a secret. That shouldn't be too difficult...right?

Special thanks to Specter-Von-Baren and Pyrite Foolsgold for their help in proofreading and editing this story, as I really needed it. Additional thanks to Pilate, Chuckle5 and Admiral Biscuit as well! Couldn't have done it without all their help!

Credit for the title card goes to Siansaar, AKA Carnifex.

For another excellent take on Mort, check out Sip's version!

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Celestia wants Twilight and her friends to loosen up a little bit around her. Luna just wants to try the hard cider. During a surprise visit to Sweet Apple Acres at the tail end of cider season, Princess Luna has just a bit too much to drink, and when she makes a rather inappropriate joke, Twilight comes to the very uncomfortable realization that she has never seen Celestia excuse herself to use the restroom.

Yeah... all those times I said 'I hate my life'... I wasn't serious.

I mean, yeah, my life wasn't great, but it was still mine. Now, I don't have my life anymore; in fact, neither of us have our lives anymore.

What are we going to do now?

Part of the Pony Earthverse

"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle, and quick to anger."

When you're a wizard, you're generally expected to either be a complete nutjob, or one of the most powerful beings on the planet. You're supposed to hold the answers to life itself in the palm of your hand, and be able to strike down kings with a single word and whisper. We hold that air of mystery that becomes necessary for our own survival.

So I should be able to answer why I'm in a new world populated by mythical creatures, why there are two other humans here who hate my guts, and why I decided to get involved with a plan that could potentially end life as we know it. I should be able to answer all of that.

But all I can really say? "I blame magic."

A crossover with "Memoirs of a Reality Jumper" and "Jumper". Neither is required to read this, but they are highly recommended stories, if not for their entertainment value alone.

Another "Omnius' Travels" story, which is also not required to read.

Meet, Blue Thunder, a gentle pegasus who makes a new friend, White Lightning, the fastest pegasus ever to live. I wonder if he can keep up with her? I wonder if their relationship will have any effect on the world around them? Maybe we'll find out as soon as i get over this writers block. by the way who ever constructs these blocks makes the from some truly sterner stuff.

This could be a side/background story to JakeHeritagu's Silent Ponyville series.

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In ancient times it was said a race of warriors, hailing from an alien world once walked the ground of old Equestria.

They were called the Silver People, a race of bipeds with glimmering armor and swords that came and assisted the alicorns during a time of great peril.

But even after grand victories and countless deeds, their kingdom lasted only for two-hundred years when according to myth, they had turned to the dark path they once swore to fight.

Millennia later, Twilight Sparkle's curiosity gets the better of her, and she is fully determined to learn what drove Mankind over the edge, and their fall.

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Daaarn this got featured!

That's amazing, thank you ALL!