Princess Celestia is overcome with distress prompted by the wish Princess Luna granted. Celestia had cast the same spell performed for that wish with good intentions in years only remembered from archived memories. Never did she expect the harsh consequences that would soon follow the act. Spike is in danger of losing himself to the new change, and Celestia knows very well the devastating outcome will take its toll. Will a quick adhesive solution solve the problem or is it too late? Wherein lies the real solution?

Note: The 'Sad' tag mostly revolves around Princess Celestia due to her past memory. I've noticed some other areas where the tag also applies but, nonetheless, this is not meant to be an altogether sad story.

Sequel to Fate's Dream and Forfeiting a Benign Gleam

The course of true love never did run smooth - William Shakespeare

Princess Luna reveals a truth to Spike that a dragon's nature wholly pertains to greed and coveting shiny objects. Never have dragons been known to be caring and/or yielding albeit at only one time in the past. Rarity's giving personality presents itself in many ways by unconditionally helping friends. However, there comes a time when an important decision needs to be made. This decision is better known as the ultimate act of generosity—giving away one's self. Luna has made it clear that Spike's intended relationship is detrimental to Rarity's future. Will (or should) he let her go?

Only Generosity's true nature will dictate the outcome.

Lyrics in the story are from Megaphoric's song, The Diamond because the song is awesome and contains one of THE most powerful messages about greed, envy, and generosity!

Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior - Juvenal

The Story's Sequel: Peeled Apart and Affairs of the Heart

Seeking sanctity from a broken past life, a newly transferred postal worker starts life anew in the small town of Ponyville. Inevitably, he encounters a gray-coated mare with whom he'd rather be without in having to witness her clumsy nature. Realization strikes hardest when he notices a partly mirrored reality. The dual nature of an arising problematic situation provides insight into this mare's foolish behavior.

Special thank you to my friend, DuskApproaches, in pre-reading this story.

Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own - Adam Lindsay Gordon

Twilight Sparkle should have seen this coming; Rainbow Dash has read all the Daring Do books in the series. Now, undeterred by this fact, Rainbow Dash is absolutely sure another Daring Do book exists and will be sold at an upcoming Canterlot auction. Her friend has always shown unparalleled loyalty so Twilight agrees to assist her friend in this consumer-like endeavor. Both girls discover the book's contents reveal the Daring Do author's intentions. The magnitude of this realization will unveil an obvious truth.

You can make an audience see nearly anything, if you yourself believe in it - Mary Renault

Once again, Rarity is in need of Fluttershy to babysit the Cutie Mark Crusaders. When putting the three to bed, Fluttershy retells a story of how her guardian has always been there for her.

I never wanted a Guardian Angel. I didn't ask for one. One was assigned to me - Mercedes McCambridge

This story is told in the words of Pinkie Pie's father detailing the back story of when she got her cutie mark.

"You know of my daughter, yes? I'm sure you do. She makes herself known to everypony. My little daughter - I love her very much in the same way she loves everyone else. She knows more about others than they do about her. Perhaps her story should be expanded upon in her father's words."

To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter - Euripides

This is a short story I've been thinking about. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Nightmare Moon, in addition to Princess Luna herself, is a dreamwalker. One night, she happens upon a filly bereft of companionship. She intends to walk away but something about the filly attracts her attention.

The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to - Carl Sandburg

Much like the siren song from Greek mythology, the Call of the Void is always present in our minds. It is that urge to jump from a high place or into oncoming traffic. It can be made through either curiosity or despair.

Dedicated to the memory of my friend and her brother (August 2012). I don't why you both did it. I'm just sorry I wasn't there in your time of need.

This story is told through the journal entries of a young zebra colt in search of his father. What we perceive the world to be is everything. Should that change in gaining new experiences? Is one person's perception always wrong while another's is always right? In the end, does everything we experience boil down to what is Black and White?