Celestia has always wondered why Twilight never replied to most of her letters. Fortunately Luna breaks the news 'gently'.

A rather silly idea that popped into my head this afternoon. I make no apologies.

Edit: As a few people pointed out, the title was really giving the story away; I've changed it on their (sound!) advice.

Pinkamena is the equine embodiment of the Element of Laughter. Maudelina is in a happy, fulfilling relationship. Marble is doted on and mollycoddled by her parents. But everyone forgets the eldest Pie sister - where does she go with her sorrows?

This fic (as with its sister fic, Maud) relies on a small degree of head canon. Specifically, the idea that Lauren Faust's original concept for Pinkie Pie, the white and yellow pegasus named Surprise, was actually the youngest of the Pie sisters. This idea has been explored by other authors, and although there is a Wonderbolt of the same name and appearance canonically, the idea of a fifth Pie sister has always intrigued me.

Rated Teen for passing references to suicide and sex.

A wise pony once said that 'time heals all wounds'. Ponies can understand, come to terms with sad events - but how can one ever explain the great unknown, death, to a dog?

As the sun sets on the night of Twilight's second Summer Sun Celebration in Ponyville, she is shocked to discover the more... carnal aspects of the most anticipated event of the year.

Rated 'Teen' for sexual references and descriptions of sexual acts (no actual sex), and bad language.

EDIT: Featured on the 21st of January 2021!

"Hello. My name is Maudlina Daisy Pie. But most ponies just call me Maud. They think I'm odd. Boring. But I've not always been this way. I was very different, when I was young. Before the accident. Before everything changed."

This is the story of how a happy foalhood came to an abrupt end, and how one of Equestria's most singular characters came into being.

Six years ago at the time of writing, in January 2015, I published I am Maud Pie. This story is a substantially rewritten version which better fits in with FiM canon, along with a degree of headcanon based on the show's development and production phase.

Specifically, the idea that Lauren Faust's original concept for Pinkie Pie, the white and yellow pegasus named Surprise, was actually the youngest of the Pie sisters. This idea has been explored by other authors, and although there is a Wonderbolt of the same name and appearance canonically, the idea of a fifth Pie sister has always intrigued me. Thus my decision to write a story based around the concept.

The story is set shortly before Maud's relationship with Mudbriar began.

'What d'you mean, 'roses are red'?' Twilight’s two closest confidants, Starlight and Spike, help her realise that there are some things she can never comprehend, some things she will never see, and some things she must learn to live with - but her reaction is not what they expect.

Author's Note: This story was featured on the 18th to the 21st of December 2020!

Why are ponies measured in hands, anyway?

Warning: May contain traces of Lyracetamol.

Applejack suddenly realises just how weird it is for a pony to milk cows - shell-shock ensues.

EDIT: Featured 24/3/19 to 26/3/19!

One day Spike answers the door and the bailiffs are there. . . turns out, Twilight forgot to pay the rent. For about five years.

Spike realises there's a pretty noticeable gap in Twilight's otherwise encyclopaedic knowledge - and tries to fill her in. Confusion and embarrassment ensues (of course - this is Twilight we're talking about!).

(Teen rating and sex tag for discussion about sex and pony genitalia, no actual sex.)

EDIT: Featured on 19/3/19 to 23/3/19 - a huge thank you to you all!