This story is a sequel to A Different Sunset

Ever wondered how Twilight became a chaos sorcerer? About what happened to so many ponies before the start of this series and their origins? Look no further then here. 'What Happened' will be a series of short stories that will detail the backstories of some of your more familiar characters.

Spitfire has always wanted to be a Wonderbolt and fight Equestria's enemies for glory and recognition. Now's her chance, but it doesn't turn out the way she would have thought it would to her chagrin.

{Part of the Shimmerverse}

This story is a sequel to A Different Sunset

Sunset Shimmer was an orphan the day before. Now she isn't. Now she has a home and a good mommy to make her smile. So begins her day and she hopes the rest of them after.

This story is a sequel to A Different Sunset

Quickfix knew that a healthy bit of rest was great for a talented mind. She wasn't going to jeopardize that for anything, yet when two vermin annoy her to no ends. She takes it in her own hooves to stop them.

If only her efforts didn't just make it worse.

This story is a sequel to Fanning Our Flames

With both the recent dragon attack and Nightmare Moon plaguing the town, Rumble just wants to have some peace. Yet when one of his schoolyard bullies get her cutie mark before him, he decides that peace can wait. Rumble is determined to do whatever it takes to get a cutie mark so they can't get to him.

The question is: How?

This story is a sequel to Cute Trouble

It's been a long week for Sunset Shimmer. After defeating Nightmare Moon, she's chosen to live in Ponyville. She assumed it would be nice and easy from here on out, with a few distractions from her new friends.

She didn't expect an old school rival to appear and cause trouble. Of course, given that it's Tuesday, it should have been a given something was going to show up to ruin her day.

This story is a sequel to Rumble's Cutie Problem

Sunset and the others have been trying to live at least somewhat peacefully after the events prior. However, it seems fate doesn't want to let up. Ponies are going missing in and around Ponyville and a new Inquisitor has been sent in to oversee the town's defenses.

As well, a griffin and his apprentice have set up roots in Ponyville as of late and there are growing suspicions abound on them. Are they at fault or is there something else going on?

This story is a sequel to A Different Sunset

Pizzelle has always wanted a child. She wished and pleaded to the stars above, but no answer. Now, she has it in the form of a little Kitsune.

Of course, raising a completely different species that is renowned for mischief is not easy. Not to mention the danger of being exposed to too much cuteness.

This story is a sequel to A Different Sunset

Princess Sunset Shimmer may reside in Ponyville. She and her friends may have defeated Nightmare Moon and her forces of darkness.

But her story is just one of many. Every pony has a story, and I'm here to tell them. From the Princess of Flames herself, to the most meek and demure of ponies that are lost in the background. They all have their own lives, their own adventures in love, loss, happiness and utter levels of wat.

We'll see all kinds of stories here. It is my job to tell them, and yours to read them. may they bring you smiles, tears, feels and the desire to make a psychologist appointment.

So far, all stories here will be considered canon to the storyline set within the Shimmerverse.

Part of The Shimmerverse

Coverart by Yakovlev-Vad