With nothing happening, no world-conquering villains or Crystal Hearts being shattered and so on, Twilight is bored. She has nothing to do, plainly. But while in the middle of a drab reading session, she notices something doesn't feel right. Not to her, but in the night sky. She can't see it, but she can sense it. Something not from this world has entered her world, and it could be the first ever message from aliens.

And perhaps those aliens are trying to say hello.

(Btw, look up "Pioneer Probe Plaque" if you want the image described here. I can't post the actual thing because of mild nudity in it, but you can search it for context.)

(Review by PaulAsaran!)

The nation of Equestria has been exploring their little slice of the universe for some time now. From launching probes into deep space, to landing ponies on the moon. Sending things beyond the grasp of their planet has become almost routine. However, with every mission into space, there comes a time when the voyage must end. What happens when Equestria experiences the end of a voyage that they didn't begin?

Updated and Revised on October 5th, 2014

This story is a sequel to One Tree Orchard

Twilight just became an alicorn princess. This has made Celestia a little bit nervous. As her significant other, you know that it's up to you to ease her anxieties. It sounds like the ruler of Equestria needs some comfort, and maybe a little bit of snuggling.

This story is a sequel to The Worst Night Ever

My name is Twilight Sparkle. A few months ago, I made friends with a creature called a "human." I took on the responsibility of making sure that they adjust safely to their new life in Equestria, but today, I have failed at my job. Right now, they are nowhere to be found, but I intend to find them.

This story is a sequel to A Shallow Pool

Princess Celestia has invited you to the Grand Galloping Gala. Formal events were never your strong suit, but you are willing to leave your comfort zone for Tia's sake. Of course, even with your friends' warnings about what happened to them at the last Gala, you probably shouldn't expect everything to go as planned. With any luck, you won't draw too much attention to yourself, even if you are the only human in attendance.

This story is a sequel to Royal-Tea for Two

One day while taking the long train ride home from Canterlot, you began to wonder what it would be like to use magic. According to your dear friend Twilight Sparkle, this should be physically impossible. From your perspective, pretty much everything in Equestria is impossible. Sounds like it's time for Equestria's resident human to get cracking.

One day you were living an ordinary, dreary life. The next, you were in a magical world of friendship and ponies. Your new life took a lot of getting used to, but you eventually found happiness in your new friends, particularly the ruler of Equestria herself, Princess Celestia. Then one day, you found yourself somehow saving the world, and Celestia wanted to thank you by offering you one request. Feeling content with your life, you decide to make the best use of the request that you can think of by helping Celestia with whatever seems to be bothering her. But getting Celestia to open up to you about her troubles may be more difficult than you first imagined. Tea for two it is, then.

Every year, I write to the princess. I think she's amazing. I want to be just like her.

I wonder if she'll ever reply.

It's been a couple of months since he arrived in Equestria and Anon's still adjusting to life. When he hears about "Hearth's Warming", Anon is determined to give the best present ever to Celestia, and hopefully earn her affections in the process. Follow Anon as he goes on a hilarious present hunt and pray he doesn't get banished to the moon for a millennia.

This is written as a gift for ROBCakeran53 as a part of Jinglemas 2021.

Cover art is 2740240 on Ponybooru.

Celestia and Anon snuggle in bed.

Inspired by this story.