Rarity and Twilight were hardly the only ponies who noticed Applejack's increasingly inefficient methods. They were just the first ones who got her to listen. Getting them into the position to do so took more than a little finesse on the parts of some unsung heroes.

Image credits: Angry Apple Bloom | Apple Bloom's cutie mark

This story takes place after the IDW 20/20 comic, so light to moderate spoilers abound.

After finally returning home from her adventure to Manehattan, with a cutie mark no less, Applejack spends her first morning back with Macintosh, baby Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith as they await the return of Bright Mac and Pear Butter.

Coverart is by SlytherinAkatsuki on DeviantArt

Applejack and Rainbow Dash are both known for being competitive. Thus, when an opportunity for a dare arises, it is no surprise that the two take on the challenge – cave exploration. Unexpectedly, Spike manages to tag along for the ride. Spelunking is a foreign concept for the trio, yet they're willing to take a risk. But if danger is inevitable, ... how far is too far?

Takes place a few months after Season 9.

After Grand Pear disowned her at the wedding, Buttercup began to fear that unconditional love was now limited to her husband. Her worry was only expanding with the addition of expecting her first foal and an Apple Family Reunion coinciding around her due date. But when she received a letter from her long-estranged sister in Manehattan seeking to reconnect, she was surprised when Granny Smith encouraged her to invite Pear Blossom—now Orange Blossom—to the reunion.

That was when Buttercup realized that the Apples were the family that she always wanted... and never quite had.

Everypony who has ever been surrounded by the love of a family relies on them. But what if you lost them in one of the worst ways possible?

Being disowned by your family isn't the best feeling in the world. It is a major tragedy nopony should go through. Good thing for Pear Butter Buttercup, comfort is on its way.

Diamond Tiara is excited to have a starring role in Autumn Blaze's new opera. She knows the Opera House isn't haunted, but if it were, she'd be ready to give any Opera Spirit a stern talking-to.

Runner up in the Season 9 Bingo Contest!
Prompt cards included Kirin, Diamond Tiara and Daring Do.

Featured on the Royal Canterlot Library!

Rainbow Dash has been overwhelmed lately. So she goes to the place where she feels safe- home.

Soarin never really had any competition when it came to Rainbow Dash...not that he needed to, anyway. But when an obnoxious green pegasus flies in with the newest recruit, he decides he doesn't like the two of them together.

Slight spoilers for "Flutter Brutter"

Lyra experiences cramps at wrong place and time.

WARNING: Contains female period struggles.

Rainbow Dash loved most everything about her experience at the Daring Do convention the prior weekend. Once remembering the moments during practice with a few bolts, she decides to tell her most trusted friend in the HQ about her adventure.

Cover picture is part of a comic made by Dividedby-Zero (or Beyond-The-Boundary) on DeviantArt. Check it out when you have the time!