Characters will be added as they gain more prominence in the story
This story also incorporates elements from Xenophilia and the Lero-verse, so if you haven't read Xenophilia or any of its related side-stories, some parts may be confusing
This story also incorporates a few themes and motifs from SorcerusHorserus's Dash Academy

Follow Rainbow Dash and James Van Driessen (and friends) as they embark on the journey of a lifetime, one that will change lives, turn tradition and convention on its head, and makes one rethink what is truly possible. For Dash, this is more than just a simple foreign exchange year... the quest for friendship reaches a head, and her life will never be the same.

***As the story progresses, the subjects and situations discussed within will become more mature, and with that being said, if and when it gets to that point, appropriate cautions will be taken (such as changing the rating).
***Made the cover image myself!

Fed up with the social, political, and economical troubles in his home country, Ryder Dmitri and his family emigrate to Equestria in search of a better life and future for him, his older sister, and his five brothers. For Ryder, however, freedom and opportunity may not be the only thing waiting for him there...

Nov. 22: Upgraded to Teen for some mild suggestive content in upcoming chapters
Feb. 24: Will be upgraded to Mature soon for alcohol/drug references and outright use as well as sexual content in upcoming chapters. It's a high school story, what else do you expect? The characters are going to use dark stuff.

Oh no! Cosarara's own Fearless Leader has found out about the Crystal Empire victory, and he's not very happy about it... Read on and find out why. If you don't care, then that's your business.

*Rated TEEN for a bit of graphic language

Rainbow Dash is accepted into the Wonderbolts, but a surprise eventuality arises that puts her life-long dream on hold - on the first day of training.

I originally wrote this for Bronystate's fanfic competition, but missed the deadline. So I finished it and posted it here for your reading pleasure!

*If you think this story needs a higher rating, kindly let me know and I'll change it, because it does reference some sensitive topics.

Read THIS first or you won't understand much: http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/journals/3037-independent-republic-of-cosarara/

Written from Her Royal Highness Princess Celestia's standpoint. This is my first MLP fanfic, so I'll allow for constructive criticism.

~~~ Second chapter contains small instance of violence and coarse language, I rated "Teen" just to err on the safe side ~~~