A lonely pilgrim makes the Veteran's Walk, in the ruins of Canterlot.

Proof-read and edited by enti0 and CrusherKitty. Any errors or mistakes are mine, made against their advice.

This story is a sequel to When The Field Becomes Fallow

Mac attends a ceremony to honor his service in the Army of the Sun's reprisal against the Changeling's brazen attack on the Equestrian capital during Prince Shining and Princess Cadence's wedding. He continues to cope with the often unseen aftershocks of conflict, trying to find some semblance of the life he once knew. With the help of his family, he's sure he can overcome his adversity. However, a mind is a terrible thing to leave broken.

The name's Applejack. Canterlot, the capital of our kingdom was beset by a plague of changelings durin' a weddin'. Had it not been for Cadence and Shining sendin' them packin', we might all be changelings by now. Not long after, Princess Celestia ordered a stallion from every house to enlist for the counterattack against them. He served his kingdom, as did countless other colts, and he came back without a scratch on him. Or, so Ah thought...

After dating for a few months, Twilight and Flash realize they aren't a perfect match. Twilight needs to find a way to move past her first heartbreak.

•based off Something Just Like This•
For The Friggin' Lunabra Contest

Spike's got three whole days to himself while Twilight is away at the Crystal Empire. Three whole days to be independent and free to do whatever he wants.

Or he would have, if a female dragon hadn't mistaken him for an abandoned hatchling. Now he's been snatched up and taken to her home to be "properly cared for."

Stuck in a cave with an overly-protective dragon intent on mothering him...maybe he should have just gone with Twilight.

Thanks to QueenCold for letting me use this picture of theirs as cover art!

Inspired by the cover art (by glittering-pony).

Twilight hated when her teacher did it, but couldn't talk to anypony about it. After all, who would believe her if she said that Princess Celestia – always so refined, graceful and regal – could be even worse than Twily's own mother when it came to grooming? Nopony, that's who.

Except... Cadance might actually surprise her on that one.

Starburst and NightLight are trying to get the perfect gift for their mother on mother's day. But what can you get a mother who already has everything she could ever ask for.

The Oc's are not mine, they belong to Kilala97. Go on over there and give her a look, her artwork is amazing.

Picture found here http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/091/f/6/older_by_kilala97-d7chj6y.jpg (Respectively you may click here kilala97.)

Twilight Sparkle thought that she had felt all that happiness could offer. She had perfect friends, an amazing mentor, and even became part of the Princess monarchy. She was as happy as she could be.

Until one day the news came...

Princess Twilight Sparkle was going to be a mother. And she never knew just how beautiful being a mother could be.

This fic was inspired by the picture, and the title came from it as well. The picture and title do not belong to me. I would like to thank Hikariviny for drawing such a wonderful picture. It inspired me to write the single best thing I've ever written. I don't wanna sound modest, but this story is the one that's most likely to be featured out of all of my stories. If it is featured, please let me know when if it was featured!!! Oh, and WHOO!!! 400 LIKES!!! I FINALLY MADE IT! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!!!

I understand that many of you don't like that it's Flash X Twilight. It's just who the picture was related to, and I wrote it based on the picture. Please don't dislike it because of this. It's more for the motherly aspect, and not for the shipping. I am very sorry if you do not like the shipping, but please don't be mean!!!

I will be posting songs that inspired me to write each chapter. Trust me, it adds to the feels. Here they are:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuA3mDHEbTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUKM_pcVLq4

When her mother passes away unexpectedly, Twilight Sparkle reflects on a parent she neglected in pursuit of her own dreams. With only a little time left before the funeral, she returns home to piece together what she can of a life she barely remembers, hoping to make peace with the memories of a pony she took for granted.

Twilight Velvet is very close to her kids, especially her son, Shining Armor. This Mother's Day, she plans on sharing something with him that she hopes will bring them closer together. She always knew that he had more in common with her than his father, and today, she was going to prove that.

Hopefully her little Shiny won't be too upset at the flank-kicking he's about to get.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Rated Teen for brief innuendo and retro video game violence.
Pre-read by Naughty_Ranko.
Cover art by me.