King Sombra has been a recurring cycle of evil and tyranny on the Crystal Empire for over a millennia. With every defeat he grows more hateful and stronger. However, when a young heir comes up with the most absurd solution, it just might have a chance to stop the cycle. But will it? Follow along as two polar opposites clash and discover their true desires.

Princess Luna, having been recently reformed and freed from Nightmare Moon, brings a stallion she just met with her to Canterlot.

Princess Celestia says nothing and goes along with it.

Princess Mi Amore Cadenza is thrilled to have a live test subject.

And Baked Bean has no idea that Alicorns like to compete over everything.

Edited by Georg, Double R Forrest, and Tek

Cover art commissioned by an anonymous fan and drawn by Apricalico

A head full of romance is what many Canterlot ponies would call a frivolous waste of time. Everypony was meant to play by the rules of high society: keep your nose in the air, laugh at important ponies' jokes, and attend all of the right parties. Upper Crust and Jet Set had been diligent in raising their daughter Crystal Wishes to be a pony everypony would know, but she wanted more out of life than that. She hoped she would someday meet a handsome prince and fall in love, just like in the stories she wrote.

Crystal knew life wasn't as easy as a foal's tale, but that didn't stop her from dreaming. All of the wishes, hopes, and dreams inside her heart escaped into her precious notebook as she wrote about princesses in power and dashing knights. So long as nopony found out her secret, she could continue to play the part of a dutiful daughter while waiting for her own love story to begin.

It takes a certain kind of pony to become a personal servant to the princesses. One must have patience, grace, a clever head, and be a problem solver.

Dapper Dash is one such pony.

Although skeptical about the idea of having a personal butler, Dapper Dash soon proves he is anything but an ordinary butler. While most ponies would be rattled or nervous around Celestia and Luna, he seems to be calm, and even managing to keep up with them.

He's a true gentlecolt, and not only that, he is quite the learned stallion, impressing even princesses. Clearly he is more than than he seems, but not much is known about him. With the drama around the palace it may be good to have an ally that can think on his hooves.

After all, a butler is there to make life easier for their charges.

Big thanks to Hoodwinked MCShelster for the amazing cover art! Really love how it turned out! ^^

Through a miraculous and cruel twist of fate, Sombra has survived death yet again. However, his many defeats have left him broken and near feral, and the Princesses see no option but to lock him away. Starlight Glimmer, seeing more than the rage and hate the others see, feels pity for the fallen king, and offers to take Sombra under her care to try and reform him.

She quickly finds out Sombra's more broken than anyone believes, and it's going to be a rocky road to redemption, but even the darkest shadows can take solace in the starlight.

Cover art drawn by my sister, linked in the art itself.

Story inspired and proofread by Lilrq28

After years of keeping up appearances, of gaining the infamous reputation of being a catastrophe when it came to dating mares, Prince Blueblood decides to do something radical. He faces up to a press conference and finally tells the truth - he is gay. In a way, he hoped that doing so would stop having gold-digging mares that would flock to gain his attention. Perhaps even gaining some peace by coming out.

However, while some seek to use Blueblood to gain wealth and status, the prince's coming out provides a unique opportunity. One that a flattering con artist would try to take advantage of. Langue d'Argent, a good-looking charmer believes that he can play the prince's sexuality like a violin. Yet, as time goes on, this simple con might prove difficult than what Langue imagined it to be.

Spike longed for years to have a family of his own. With Twilight's help, he applies for adoption.
Can he succeed in the trials of parenthood?
Can his daughter survive the life of royalty?
Can the royal coffers endure the doting of three zealous aunts?

Set seventy years after the end of Season 3.

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Cover art by EZTP also featured on Equestria Daily! [#3]
Additional supplemental art provided by MelonDraws, spokenmind93, EZTP, EifieChan, Ayemel, and Ninny, with more to come in the future.

Edited by the amazing Shahrazad

*Note*: [Sex] tag added for the use of innuendo and mention of the topic in later chapters. No 'on-screen' content included.

This story's update frequency is incredibly sporadic, but I promise, no matter what happens, no matter how long it takes, this story will reach completion. (Update 12/28/22: YES, I PROMISE I'M STILL WORKING ON IT!)

Spike is a dragon who was raised by ponies. Rarity is one of the most successful fashionistas in all of Equestria. This is the story about how a certain drake won the heart of his special lady and the lives they build with each other. Many challenges await our intrepid heroes, from threats to Equestria to the matters of the heart.

(The story will mostly be Sparity, but like a newly opened harbor they'll be more ships in future. Would hate to make anyone feel left out.)

Editing done by the ever reliable Misty Dolphin

This story is a sequel to For the world, just you. For me, the entire world.

The second part in "Love of Fate" series

ADDITIONAL TAGS: SLICE OF LIFE, RANDOM, "UPLIFTING".

Rarity couldn't be happier. Business prospering without an error, a lot of time with her friends and Spike, who became hundred times more cheerful since he received her letter. All of these circumstances was more than enough to fill the heart of the white unicorn with joy and giddiness.

Spike was visiting her quite frequently, always eager to help out or just exchange a few words. Rarity enjoyed his company and didn't regret her promise to him even for a moment.

But one time, she noticed something lingering in Spike's eyes. Something sad within his gaze that was not there before.

Rarity feels that this may be her first step in being as reliable to Spike as he is to her. She won't have any of her friends be hurt in front of her eyes.

But in order to do so, they both must unravel their hearts and get to know each other even more...while keeping their emotions under the control...till the time comes...

(Because of the lack of blue tags, I made a new one. It is called: "Uplifting" cause it is what the story is about. I am sorry if the tag comedy is far fetched but without it the description looks like all of those depressing sadfics and this is not supposed to be like that ) PLEASE GIVE ME FEEDBACK IF THE TAGGING IS RIGHT IN YOUR OPINION ( THIS IS FRUSTRATING, WHY THERE ARE ONLY 3 TAGS ALLOWED ?)

I OWN ONLY THE STORY ITSELF. ALL MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC, INCLUDING THE WORLD OF EQUESTRIA AND ALL ASSOCIATED CHARACTERS BELONG TO HASBRO. I ALSO DON'T OWN ANY OF THE ART AND AUDIO PRESENTED ALONGSIDE THIS STORY. I HAVE NO INTENTION OF USING IT AS MY OWN CREATION AND I MAKE SURE THAT IT WILL BE ACREDITED PROPERLY IN THE INDEX BELOW AND IN AUTHOR'S NOTES IN THE ORDER OF APPERANCE. ALL THE DRAWINGS, SONGS AND EXTERNAL ADDINGS BELONG TO THE RESPECTIVE ARTISTS

(The list provided in the last chapter)

Celestia travels to a far corner of her kingdom to investigate a rumor about a colt with strange, illicit cutie marks. She meets Radish Root, a boy whose marks make him an anomaly in the fabric of Equestria, a mystery to himself, and an outcast among society.
When Radish joins the Royal Guard just prior to the return of Nightmare Moon, he finds his life being complicated by all the changes coming to Equestria. His marks will lead him into adventure, intrigue, and trouble... but will they ever lead him to answers?

Proofreader: Slavenger Karl
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