The Cutie Mark Crusaders decide it could be fun to write a Detective story, but lacking inspiration for a protagonist, they decide to include the awesomest pony they can think of.

Extra special thanks to my Sister/Beta Reader, Phoebe.
Inspired by tygerbug's "Pony Noir", image used with permission.

A stallion by the name of Shadow Weaver, who has led a life of crime for quite a while now, ends up in Ponyville, where a certain mare comes along and causes his life to take a major turn... Possibly for the better.

*A million thanks to Inoeitall for making the cover art!*

Applebloom has a big time crush on Spike, but with Rarity and all his involvement in Mane Six , she just has not been noticed! This little filly is determined to get Spike's attention , no matter what!

When your life is as dull a gray as the world that surrounds you, the mundanities can make it all seem meaningless. Sometimes all we need is a little color -- or six -- to reintroduce us to what truly makes life worth living.

*6-16-2017 Edit, added Rainbow Dash tag because it triggered knighty.*

While solos are fine it never hurts to play a duet. Spike's sensitive ears drove him to seek out her soothing melodies, and Octavia's loneliness drove her to let him stay. A crossing of path's leads too a duet and new friendship.

SpikexOctavia fanfic with music references abound.

Cover art by X9ss

Newest chapter's pre-read by the talented Lium

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When Spike emerges from a long sleep, he finds himself with a new body... and wings. He never anticipated that he would find much more than just clouds in the sky.

Sometimes, even when two creatures seem like they are completely different in every way, they need but one thing in common to unite them forever. It is true what they say, friendship is love, just lacking wings.