This story is a sequel to Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle

Fluttershy has joined a conservationist group that works to protect natural ecosystems through local knowledge and understanding as well as study and collaboration with local groups. Up next on the group’s list is the lovely Pacific Archipelago that as outlined in their case study, has “fallen victim to excessive tourism, high volume of traffic, and over-urbanization.”

To understand the beauty that is unique to each island, Fluttershy’s group will do an extensive eco-tour on each island to understand each ecosystem in-depth and formulate sustainability efforts. Because the areas of expedition are relatively secluded, and keeping in time with their mission, I am not allowed to accompany them. It’s okay though, as I can help Rosalina move between offices, as she does quarterly.

Mario tag as Rosalina makes an appearance. No other characters appear.

Rated T for mild abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Coinky-Dink World

Rosalina is not going to be available for this Valentine’s Day, as she has a special helicopter charter by a couple on their honeymoon. Since she’s going to be up all day, I’ve been told not to bother going to Hawaii. So, I’m heading the opposite direction.

Applejack was open to the idea of a meal date, so she accepts one, on Valentine’s Day, to my surprise. I know she was really into Chicago pizza, so Lou Malnati’s seems the perfect choice. Neither of us want to take this occasion too seriously, so a full steak dinner is virtually off the table, and because AJ’s not about that life. We’ll keep things simple then, Lou Malnati’s it shall be.

To help defuse any tension on either of our parts, Applejack has invited Twilight Sparkle to join us, who herself has a plus one because she can’t leave her guest hanging. The more the merrier, so it’s Valentines dinner for four!

Rated T for abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Time To Be Awesome

Now that I’ve dropped off Rosalina in Hawaii, I am living alone for the first time since we got married. Of course, this is nothing new to me anyway, considering this will be my 3rd divorce. Nevertheless, when Pinkie Pie finds out, she hires me. In an effort to prove she can make me happy, she insists I stick around for one of her signature parties. Not finding any reason to say no, I hesitantly join her for both her party and the actual hire request, to her former home and back.

Despite people as chipper as her making me nervous, I don’t have any reason to not accept, lest I play the antisocial card. Even so, I kind of figure that there will be no way out of it, so may as well have some fun!

Rated T for abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Shout At The Apple

Rainbow Dash has officially graduated out of reserves and is officially a Wonderbolt Blue Angel! Renowned within the squad for her natural talent and heart, she is more than eager to begin her time here and may be poised to replace Spitfire should it be necessary. Naturally, Spitfire has taken her under her wing to prepare her for that time should it come.

Unfortunately, at around this time, as the Blue Angels slowly wind down their El Centro operations, their two runways are forced to close early due to equipment malfunctions and overall runway condition. Since she has an in with someone who owns an airport, who’s she gonna call?

Mario tag as Rosalina makes an appearance. No other characters appear.

Rated T for mild abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Pilot Betrayed

It’s high time for another spring harvest at Sweet Apple Acres. Big Mac and Applejack do all the picking by hand, Apple Bloom is therefore tasked with delivering the apples. Since most of their product doesn’t even go outside the state, Sweet Apple Acres prides themselves on being able to provide a local, direct from the source delivery service to their community. As this year’s harvest has a predicted bumper crop, the need for a second driver has arisen.

Being hired as temporary help also provides me with an opportunity to talk to Applejack about what happened in Chicago.

Mario tag, but Rosalina only makes a brief appearance at the very beginning.

Rated T for mild abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Hearth’s Warming Eve Is Here Once Again

Twilight has not seen her older brother in quite some time. Given that she’s just received tenure, is the Chairman of the Physics department, and is basically now the central figure of Butler University’s Astronomy program, it’s safe to say that she deserves a vacation.

Shining Armor has held a position at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage for about two or three years. He and his wife, Cadance, have also recently welcomed their daughter, Flurry Heart. Suffice it to say, they need to move to a bigger house.

I’m very glad to have hit it off well with Twilight in Chicago, and I would love to grow our friendship, but sibling competitions aren’t my thing, given my own family history.

Though not on the list, Shining Armor and Night Light do appear.

Mario tag only for text message conversations with Rosalina. No other characters appear.

Rated T for mild abrasiveness.

This story is a sequel to Chic, Unique, et Magnifique

The holidays are upon us, and For The First Time In (what feels like) Forever, Rarity and her friends are spending the holiday together.

As a Chicago native, I would be remiss not to suggest going there for the holidays, so we do. This is good for me, because now I can show my city!

I have no reason to believe that anything could go wrong on this trip. After all, what could be more fun then meeting Rarity’s friends? Plus, for Rosalina and I, this will be our first holiday season spent in Chicago together. Having lived in the “Ice World” when we met, this will be a nice homecoming for us, and a happy Hearth’s Warming for Rarity and her friends.

Mario tag as Rosalina is my wife. No other characters appear.

Rated T for mild abrasiveness.

Rarity is an accomplished dress designer based in White Plains, NY. Her designs have caught the eye of the owner of an upper echelon by-appointment-only shop with locations in Beverly Hills, CA and Fifth Avenue, NYC. They have just finished debuting a collaboration, with Rarity’s dresses designed as perfect complements to the men’s collections of the Beverly Hills store. Now, Rarity needs to return to San Francisco so she can work on her next collection.

Enter me. My name is Split Scimitar, but I just go by Max. I‘m a pilot with a pretty sweet gig: my own on-demand charter service with a fleet of airliners. I own 2 airports, one in Southern California and one in Chicago, which serve as my “hubs.” I spend most of my time in California, as my wife Rosalina runs a helicopter tour business in Hawaii. I have a controlling interest in the clothing shop, but I still let them do their own thing. In addition to my wonderful fleet of airplanes, my true party piece is my garage so large, I’ve lost count.

In short, my life is pretty much perfect. And it’s about to get better.

Mario tag only because I’m married to Rosalina. No other characters appear.

Rated T for one reference to sex.

(P.S. April 19, 2018 is the day I officially joined the herd. No better time to upload than the 1 year anniversary.)