He never expected to be here. None of them did. But here he is all the same, and Flash Magnus, like all of the ancient Pillars of Equestria, must learn to adjust to this new world he has found himself in. It is fortunate then that he does not have to go through this adjustment alone.

Everypony remembers the tale of Flash Magnus, the pillar of bravery who saved his fellow cadets from the dragons, earning him his title and the shield of Netitus.
He remembers too. He still remembers to this day.

And there is nothing he can do about it.

Based off the "Ghost in the room" prompt from Bean's writing group. And now time to give the special thanks to these beautiful people because they are beautiful and everyone needs to know it.

Lysanderas, shirlendra and bean for their help in editing and fixing this story. Wouldnt have been possible without them!

Special thanks to the rest of the group too. Stay classy you all!

Cover art by short-tale. Thanks to you too!

Flash Magnus may have been born and raised in a completely different era, but he and the other Pillars have been able to adjust to modern Equestrian society with the help of the Elements of Harmony. In fact, Flash was able to make an especially strong friendship with Rainbow Dash, a fellow flier whose bravery and competitive spirit rivaled his own.

However, after spending a few months together as close friends, it seemed that Rainbow was wanting to take things a bit further than just friends. Even though the stallion was more than interested, he knew he couldn't reciprocate Dash's actions when she tried to make the first move. And when she tried to ask why, Flash found it hard to adequately explain his reason without hurting her, or making her judge him too poorly.

For you see, Flash Magnus had a rather significant reason for his resistance towards a possible relationship, even with someone as amazing as Rainbow Dash. While they have have been the same age (biologically speaking), Flash was raised in a much different era as the Element of Loyalty. Most of their differences in upbringing could be looked aside, but there was one big one he knew could be a deal-breaker. And despite how he felt about Rainbow, the soldier was worried how she would react if she learned the truth.

Now what do you do?

When you've been gone for more than a thousand years, you have a lot to catch up on. You may even owe a ton of apologies. Heroes old and new must deal with the consequences of their choices, each in their own ways.

And before they settle down in the new realm, the Pillars will become acquainted with the Spirit of Chaos himself.

Ancient Egypt, the land of the scorching Sun and myths and legends going back centuries. And now the home of one Sunset Shimmer, a refugee of Equestria and now the personal consort of one Queen Somnambula.

Of course, if one certain Snake of Shadows and Chaos has anything to say about that, Sunset's happiness won't last. Now, it's up to Somnambula to take on the hardest challenge she's ever faced. Her country, or her love?

Written for Oroboro's Sunset Shipping Contest: Journeys.

Written with help from Thunderclap.

(Featured? Wow... Wasn't expecting that.)

Two ponies fall in love.

One will be conquered by Sombra and cast out of time.

The other will give everything to seal away the Pony of Shadows in Limbo.

Neither knows the other waits on the far side of a millennium.

Written for the M/M Shipping Contest III!

And with cover art by the esteemed daOtterGuy.

Featured 10/5/2023 - 10/9/2023!

Modern Equestria doesn't need Flash Magnus out there on the front lines battling monsters anymore. And he's fine with that. He is. Really.

But when a matter arises that dates back to the earliest days of pony unification, Magnus finds himself calling upon skills he'd almost forgotten he possessed to once again save the day. With a little help from his friends, of course...

My entry in Shrink Laureate's Season 9 Bingo contest, this story got an Honorable Mention and was inspired by a set of images that I'll link to in the Author's Note at the end to avoid spoilers.

Silverstream has had a not so secret desire to join the Wonderbolts ever since hearing Professor Rainbow Dash gush about them in class. And the young hippogriff doesn't see any requirements beyond being a good flyer.

However, she soon discovers that getting into the Wonderbolts is anything but easy. To even be considered by them she has to prove herself in a race.

Her opponent is Flash Magnus, who's been training the new cadets of the Wonderbolts and is eager to show off his skills with the next generation. Does Silverstream have a chance against the legendary pillar of bravery? Or are her chances about to come crashing down?

A plague ravages the Pegasi of Filoplume. The Centurions must brave the Caucasus to procure Prometheus's Flame before it's too late.

Part of the Corrupt Pillars Anthology

Content Warnings for the following: Body Horror, Claymation, Blood, Illness

Edited by: EileenSaysHi
Preread by: The Sleepless Beholder, Dewdrops on the Grass

Flash Magnus has always strove to be an example of bravery ever since being designated as a pillar of one. There hasn't been a challenge yet that he has been unable to conquer.

But now the pegasus faces a test like no other. He must confront and confess his feelings of love towards a fellow pillar, in this case to his fellow pegasus Somnambula.

As he works up the nerve to tell the pillar of hope how he feels, Flash is unaware that Somnambula has a confession of her own to make. And it's one that might just upend everything he plans to do.

(Has a Spanish translation that can be seen here.)