It has been a few days since the Fall Formal. Sunset is the construction crew's gopher, she still eats lunch alone, and she's feeling worse than ever. At the very least, she can feel proud of not having been a total she-demon since the dance. In fact, other than being lonely, she's been a model student.

So why in the name of Celestia is she being called to the principal's office?

"Hey, Twilight. You’re up late.

"Yeah, I couldn’t sleep."

"Same."

It’s two in the morning and everypony in Canterlot Castle is asleep. Everypony, that is, except for Twilight and Cadence.

Plagued by nightmares about recent events, the two soon-to-be sisters join together for a cup of hot cocoa, tears and deep conversations. Brace yourself; it’s going to be a rough night.

Featured: 09/18/2023 - 09/22/2023
Behind-the-page: Ladybugs Awake
Scouted for: Equestria Daily!
Featured in: Equestria Daily, 20 of the Best Fanfics to Read for Shiny and Cadance Day
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A little story I used to put my headcanon about how time works between the main series and the Equestria Girls sub-series. It's a discussion of why Sunset is so young despite being older than Princess Twilight, as well as why timeliness don't always match up between the two.

Cheerilee and her new acquaintance, Starlight Glimmer, decide to talk about themselves in the café when they run into each other on a nice day.

Written for the May Pairings Contest 2023

Sunset wonders why humans like makeup so much. Rarity attempts to show her why

Written for Spring Fling Contest

Moon Dancer finds herself in the very same library where a speed-dating event is being held. No, she’s not participating because libraries weren’t made for this. Much to her surprise, she meets another pony who also finds herself at the library, just not for the dating part. And even more surprising, Moon Dancer finds herself talking to this new pony.

Gift for Snow Quill as part of the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting Fic Exchange! Only very very slight changes, mostly to grammar and the ending, as to keep it as close to the original as possible.

Tagged romance only ‘cause it’s bit of a meet-cute, but this isn’t exactly romance-heavy fic! So don’t expect that!

Starlight had to admit, it was going to happen eventually.

Rarity had finally rejected Spike, and the poor dragon was finally experiencing his first heartbreak. With Twilight busy doing princess stuff, Starlight knew she had to be there for her friend.

Poor Juniper Montage. Destined for stardom, but continually thwarted by the consequences of her actions. This time, it's nothing so dramatic as sabotaging a movie set, just a minor budgetary setback brought on by the allure of new gear. But that doesn't make it feel any better.

Good thing Twilight Sparkle is around.

Written for The Blue EM2 for Jinglemas 2021.