Upon seeing Timber Spruce and Twilight hit it up so well, Flash begins to realize that the likelihood of him being with either Twilight was becoming slim to none. Though it pains him, he's ready to give up on her. But, when a certain someone comes and surprises him, he may reconsider.

Set during the ending of Legend of Everfree. Minor spoilers.

This story is a sequel to How to Date a Princess

For 5 years, Twilight and Flash have been dating. For Flash, it's been a magical experience that, despite the ups and downs, was all worth it. And so after much thought, he has finally decide that it is time to ask Twilight the ultimate question. He is going...to propose.

Now if only his bedroom door, Twilight's friends, and the randomly annoying antagonist will let him do that without any trouble. But given how it's almost Tuesday, the chances of that are pretty slim...

This story is a sequel to 'How to Date a Princess'. It is highly advised to read that first...both for story reasons, and for laughs.

The cover image is not mine, it belongs to jucamove1992 on DeviantArt.

Years into her marriage to an active duty soldier, Twilight is an effective single mother.

As the day of her daughter's, Starburst, birthday draws near, she tries to comfort her daughter, but a sudden arrival brings a much needed and welcomed relief.

A FlashLight Week 2018 entry for Day 7: Devotion

Starburst belongs to kilalaaa

This story is a sequel to How to Date a Princess

It has been two years since Flash Sentry has begun dating the most beautiful pony in Equestria, Princess Twilight Sparkle. The years have been fun, exciting, and full of love and adventure. And now, it is time for him to show her just how much he loves her...

Or at least, it WOULD be if he weren't currently tied up in a warehouse on the outskirts of Ponyville by a bunch of ponies that think they actually stand a chance of kidnapping his marefriend. ESPECIALLY once she realized he's missing.

To be fair, he did try to warn them...
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UPDATE: HOLY LUNA, THIS GOT FEATURED!?!?!?!? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (Bounces around like Pinkie on a sugar rush)!!!!!

Story is a sequel to 'How to date a princess' and a prequel to 'How to propose to a princess'

The cover art belongs to the incredibly talented dm29 on deviant art.

Alternate story tags:
Kumquats, too much rope, annoying sun, possible concussion, clearly obvious villain, 'why couldn't this wait until tomorrow' cliche, marvel references, punching, internal laughing at villain's stupidity, underestimation of Princess Twilight, overestimation of Flash Sentry, Mental hilarity, gift shops, more marvel references, head injury, royally pissed off Twilight, one last marvel reference, 'I need a hospital' cliche, romantic make-up date, and hope for the future.

This story is a sequel to How to Propose to a Princess

Flash has done it. He has finally proposed to the love of his life. And now after two days of chaos, dates, and attempted kidnappings by Rarity, he and Twilight are finally ready to relax and just let the feeling of being engaged sink in--

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE'RE MEETING OUR PARENTS IN LESS THAN A FEW HOURS!?!?!

Is one day to relax TOO MUCH TO ASK?!

Ah well. At least it won't be nearly as stressful as their first meetings...
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The phenomenal cover are belongs to miyathegoldenflower on DeviantArt and was done as a commission for ponyjosiah13. All credit for it goes to them.

(Disclaimer. The image of Flash's mom in this image is not the same as Flash's mom in my story. However, the image is the perfect representation of this story, so I used it anyway )

(04/14/2019, Insert happy bouncing as this story got Featured!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! )

There are many axioms in Equestria. "Go with the grain." "Count your blessings." "Strive to be happy with what you have."

And, though left unsaid, the most important one of all: "Know your place."

Although Flash Sentry loves Twilight, she can never know of his love. She can never return the feelings. It wouldn't be proper. After all, social order is more important than fulfilling one's own wishes.

Alternate Universe tag is due to the existence of a caste system in this story. Please keep that in mind as you read.

Thanks to Sir Rustbucket, Draconian Soul, Regidar, and Loopy Legend for editing.

Now Featured on Equestria Daily!

Now with a poem by Fiend from the Darkness!

Now with a YouTube reading by BlackIrisBalloon (and multiple voice actors)!

Now with a Korean translation by Kianoke!

Followed by What Hath Joined Together.

Rated Teen for mild violence and thematic elements.

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.)

This story is a sequel to How to Climb a Mountain

Twilight has a problem. After a noble by the name of Duke Bull Horn comes to her castle demanding that she take his son to the Gala as a date, Twilight loses her temper and lets it slip that she already has a date. Fearing the criticism she will get it she indeed does show up without a date, Spike suggest that she take the Captain of her recently formed guard, Flash Sentry. While Twilight initially rejects Spike's idea, Flash himself willing volunteers to take her so that she can avoid the criticism that the Duke might pin on her should she show up alone.

Will the Gala be better than the first one Twilight attended, and will this date become something more? Or will the nobles ruin everything and cause the night to go down in flames?

Brief disclamer: this story is meant to be a prequel to my first story "Gone, But Not Forgotten," though I only realized it could be prequel about 4000 words into typing it, so excuse if it somehow has minor inconsistencies.

MAJOR UPDATE: New rewrite version out and ready for reading. Same story, but BETTER! Also, NOW WITH SEQUEL: How to Propose to a Princess

ALSO ALSO: Now with PREQUEL, How to Climb a Mountain. It never ends. Though it should be noted that the prequel is not needed to enjoy this story. (1/14/2020)

Alterative tags to label the story:
Beautiful Twilight, Playful Banter, Rarity Teasing Twilight, Annoying Nobles, Spike's Idea, non-chaotic Discord, Hungry Twilight, Silly Flash, Celestia playfully teasing Twilight, Luna Threatening Flash, Rarity Threatening Flash, Dancing, romantic strolls, interruption of romantic strolls, more chaotic Discord, the plot demands things, questioning all of reality Pinkie and Discord Tag-Team, moonlight dancing, and kissing.

Image belongs to the very talented jucamovi1992 on deviantart.

Now translated into Chinese: https://fimtale.com/t/32563

During Twilight's visit of the Crystal Empire, she stumbles upon Flash Sentry, who is struggling to work on a piece of literature he wants to donate to the local library. As Twilight uses the opportunity to help Flash develop his story, another kind of development begins taking place.

Based on a true story.

Special thanks to Setokaiva for proofreading.

Princess Twilight Sparkle travels to the Crystal Empire to visit her brother, Cadance, and their new foals, Il Bolero di Fuoco (better known as Bolero), and Gleaming Shield. When her train ends up derailed due to the snowstorm, she ends up somehow trapped in an ice cave, in a raging blizzard, with none other than Flash Sentry. Can these two star-and-dimension-crossed lovebirds thaw out the chilly Frozen North with their love, or are they doomed to freeze to death wandering aimlessly through the snow and hail? When Shining Armour finds out his sister's going out with a royal guard, can he accept it for the love that it is? Or will he totally flip a table?

The song "Vanilla Twilight" belongs to Owl City.

BEFORE ANYPONY ASKS, YES, "IL BOLERO DI FUOCO" MEANS "THE BOLERO OF FIRE" IN ITALIAN. I LIKE TO PLAY ZELDA GAMES, SHUT UP, GO AWAY, IT'S A BADASS NAME FOR A PONY.