When a pony has a problem, who would they possibly turn to but the dependable and honest Applejack? The only trouble is that, when it's a problem that can't be muscled into submission, Applejack sometimes finds herself at a loss. Through her desire to be a good friend, she learns a little something about her Element.

Missing Tag: Uplifting/Inspirational... something in that vein.

H-hey, it’s me, Fluttershy. I can’t come to the phone right now, so please leave a message if you want to. O-or you could just call again. I’ll try my best to get a hold of you. BEEP.

Hey, Flutters, it’s me, Rainbow Dash. Where the heck are you? You were suppose to meet us here an hour ago! AJ’s already left, and I don’t think the others will stay much longer. Just try and hurry. I’ll be here till it closes. CLICK.

Something happened to Fluttershy, and now no one knows where she is. The cops found her bag in the park, a part of her dress, and her phone. It's all Rainbow can do to stay stable, now that the one she loved is gone, possibly forever.

Unsettling dreams are starting to worry Princess Luna. She is positive these dreams hold an ominous portent for all of Equestria, but there is only one stallion who knows for certain the answers she seeks. King Sombra has been imprisoned again in Shadow since his defeat and the shattering of his body, but he is no less cunning and ruthless. And as Luna tries to interrogate him over time, she finds there is a softer side to the unicorn king, one nopony has seen before. But Celestia fears for her younger sister, warning Luna against Sombra's advances. Is the once-tyrant truly starting to court Princess Luna...or is she simply being used as a pawn in his plans to regain power?
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Cover art by the amazing MickeyMonster, who has permitted me use of it for this fanfiction, as this image inspired me to write this story in the first place.
Edited and proofread by my girls TheOneBehindYou and LabyrinthineMind.

8tracks playlist: https://8tracks.com/yoru-the-rogue/lingering-shadows

Luna spends her nights in painful torment, unable to escape the memories of her past sins.
Until one night, she is reminded that she is not as alone as she thinks.
And that someone out there still loves her...

Based on and inspired by Lullaby for a Princess.
Special thanks to TheOneBehindYou for proofreading and suggesting the titles for this little fic of mine.
Source cover art used with permission from the original artist.