Returning home for Christmas after three weeks in Manehattan, Octavia Scratch finds her wife waiting for her with open arms. However, she also finds that her stepson, Bass, is still adapting to what is his new family.

(To clarify, this story is set in a version of Equestria that exists as a country in the real world, so it will include elements from both MLP canon (Such as locations) and reality (Such as Christmas))

Night Glider didn't want anything to do with her destiny or her cutie mark. In an attempt to escape from it all, she goes north to find what she really wants.

On the eve of the new year, Sunset Shimmer is introduced to an annual event that the girls participate in every year. An event that recaps the last year that they have seen.

After all that they have been through, Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle's bond has grown into a strong and deep friendship. But as their relationship continues to mature, they will have to face challenge after challenge that will put the bond between them to the test.

(SPECIAL THANKS TO FEATHER FLYER FOR EDITING CHAPTERS 1-12)