A strange creature named Yoshi from the Mushroom Kingdom has appeared in fair Equestria. An unknown threat has caused strange occurrences back home, and he needs assistance. Does the root of the problem lie in this new land he has descended upon?

After the origin of the threat is discovered, Yoshi is delayed by an unfortunate injury, giving him ample time to make new friends and form new relationships in Equestria. When the method and opportunity to save the Mushroom Kingdom and go home are revealed, will he do it? With all the new friends he's made, Yoshi may find that leaving Equestria might be more painful than he thought.

Will Yoshi ultimately choose to stay with his new Equestrian pals? Can his Mushroom Kingdom family conquer the danger without him?

Warning: There are non-canon references abound in this story. Be prepared.

Edited and Proofread by Shahrazad.
Cover Picture by Norm.

Twilight meets a filly she feels bears a strong resemblance to herself. Impassioned arguing ensues.

Centered around the events of S9 MLP episode: Common Ground. Beware of spoilers.

No one expects to go to sleep and never wake up. There's always tomorrow, or the next day. There was always time. So, when a young life is extinguished before its time, it becomes especially difficult to handle. When the spirit of that life is forced to face and accept her death, what will become of her afterlife? Scootaloo will soon be faced with this tragedy, and this is her story.