Rarity and Spike set off in their balloon to find a new spot to hunt for gems. But a freak accident rips them apart, and Spike lands in the site of ancient ruins once ruled by dragons.

Something has happened here. The air is strange and the world around him seems to bend.

And he realizes very soon the dragons are still "here."

Set sometime before the season 3 finale. (i.e. Twilight isn't a princess yet)

New chapters are intentionally short and will be released in waves.

This is different kind of writing project than what I've normally done, but I felt like challenging myself with an alternative writing style. I hope you readers will enjoy this challenge too.

My papa is celebrating his birthday! I CAN'T WAIT! I've got my saddlebag all packed and ready to go! I've got a LONG hike ahead of me! Twily was confused why I wanted to go alone and by hoof. That silly little pony! I told her that 1.) My family's house isn't big enough!..and my sis is very, very shy around new ponies (like Fluttershy!) and 2.) I know that trail like it's the left side of my cutie mark! Twilight should have nothing to worry about!

This was the first entry of Pinkamena Diane Pie's travel journal. It was recovered by the Royal Equestrian Air Force after it was found 10 meters down an obscure hole on an unmarked trail.

Inside is a first-hoof account of her struggle to survive the 5 days without any food or company.

Narrative told in both first-person (Pinkie Pie's journal in italics) and third-person.

Inspired by 127 Hours, Into the Wild, and personal experiences.

Rated Teen for strong language and disturbing scenes.

Braeburn develops a romance with Soarin', a colthood friend of his, in Manehattan.

Rainbow Dash spends the day with Scootaloo after seeing her feeling down. The two have a fantastic day together and begin to form an inseparable bond. That bond is broken after Scootaloo, Sweetie Bell, and Apple Bloom are kidnapped by a notorious crime mob. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Applejack decide to take matters into their own hooves and search for CMC and the snatchers. Doing this, they embark on a journey that will take them to the dark underbelly of Equestria's crime system.