Sombra finds himself locked away in the north. It was the only way to save the kingdom he loved. But he can't be alone with his thoughts. He's haunted by the reason it all happened, and he can't escape. Today will change everything, even if he wishes none of this had ever happened. Because he'll have to face an enemy he wished he never had. One that he loves. But sometimes even blood isn't a strong enough bond to keep ponies together.

Takes place after Sombra's first defeat and the Crystal Empire's disappearance.

Written for the 2014 Everfree Northwest Fanfiction Competition.

Planning a sequel to continue the story.

When most of Ponyville falls into a strange trance, Twilight travels to Canterlot to consult Princess Celestia. Soon, she meets a powerful entity who seems to have his own agenda. Twilight is the only one with a chance of stopping him, but how can she win if she can't even trust her own memory? And what exactly is he trying to do?

A pegasus stallion remembers the emotions he felt when flying.

Entry for EQD's 4th Writer's Training Grounds.
Prompt: "What's it like to fly?"

My first fanfic, so any constructive criticism is welcome.