When all bets are off, Rainbow Dash is at the ready for both friends and strangers alike. Whether it’s saving Equestria from the claws of tyranny for the sixteenth time or making a long errand in stormy weather, she’s your mare to get the job done no matter the danger. Though she may even take some licks in the process, Dash is one to come back stronger and faster each time.

But what is a pony whose reputation is built on tackling problems supposed to do when encountering one which requires a softer and more self-reflective approach? It turns out good friends will help you diversify your skill set and teach you a bit about yourself along the way. Whether you’re expecting it or not.

Inspired by cover image by Glitterstar2000.

Do you need to know what texture an apple's skin has to be in order to be sure that it's ripe? There's an app. for that! Ever wondered how many apples it would take to fill the cement foundation of a skating rink? There's an app. for that too! Ever felt like having an adoracute hologram with orange freckles that you could summon at any moment to chat with you in a charming country accent? Well...

When Twilight Sparkle donates a bunch of crystalline "smart-watches" to the citizens of Ponyville, she unwittingly includes a free download of a holographic Applejack with each prototype. Now the entire town is enamored with utilizing their helpful little neighborhood apple pony. The only thing is... would the real Applejack approve of all this?

Cover art by Fozzywig

While welcoming a foreign dignitary to Princess Twilight's Palace, Applejack refers to the single monarch as "Y'all." This, of course, causes the entire Kingdom of Equestria to explode into flames.

Okay, maybe not explode into flames, but it could happen... right? Just ask Twilight...

Meh.

Twilight stalks and harasses a nine year old filly...but it's in the past, so it's totally legal.

Now with Reading by CaptainBron3y

Pinkie should really start reading signs more often. Anti-Earth Pony meetings are no joke.

Fluttershy has been given a remarkable device. If only the sound it made when the toast popped up didn't frighten her so much.

Opalescence's life is a relaxed, easy-going one. How better to make it interesting than annoying her owner, scrapping with Angel, and generally being a cat?

A simple, short and hopefully humorous insight into the wonders of being the best pet. Critique, rate, comment and enjoy!

Lovely cover art courtesy of Dilarus.

The night runs long as a DJ sits alone, trying to produce a new track.

Unfortunately, nothing seems to be working quite right.

Twilight has had a rather trying morning. She's been up most of the night preparing for one of the most important presentations of her life, and all she wants to do is eat her breakfast. However, her toaster hasn't seemed to get the message. Why can things never be simple?

A collaboration brought to you by me and my friend La Barata. Coverart done graciously by MarickLOA (Thank you so much for the wonderful coverart!). This is the first part of an ongoing series of one-shots I'm making, all based on something I like to call 'The Bagelverse'. Hope y'all enjoy!