This story takes place after the events of the episode Lesson Zero

After taking the Smartypants doll that made everypony go crazy. Big Macintosh woke up the following morning to find out he was regressed to a baby. Not only that it seems that nopony has noticed that he was regressed in age and act as if he was always a baby. But he does have an idea that the Smartypants doll might be involved.

In a last act of defiance, King Sombra not only dragged the Crystal Empire with him to his thousand-year imprisonment, but the Elements of Harmony as well. And so, with the rise of Nightmare Moon, the course of history was forever altered.

A thousand years later, on the Eve of Hearth's Warming, a certain young dragon is tasked with overseeing some of the preparations for the upcoming celebration, with a strange addition to the list; make a few friends. He can't imagine why; it's not as though the fate of Equestria depends on it.

But neither could he imagine the return of the dark king on that very night, and never would it cross his mind that he would soon embark on a journey to the north to stop him, with a group of strangers by his side.

This story is a sequel to Apple Bloom and the Timberwolf

One of the flaws of the Fourth Wall Theater Troupe is that one of its founding members, Discord, doesn't keep a schedule (he's the Master of Chaos; why would he?). As such, it's very possible for him to drop in for a brainstorming session at the most inappropriate of times. Like when Pinkie Pie is supposed to be foal-sitting Pound and Pumpkin, for instance.

But perhaps it is possible to eat two cakes with one spork. After all, inspiration can strike when you least expect it, and it's almost time for the twins to go to bed, anyway. Yeah, I think you can see where this is going.

If you're not familiar with the Fourth Wall Theater Troupe, it is recommended that you check out their debut performance, which can be found in the prequel tag above.

This story is a sequel to Cadance Hunts Down Ponies With A Love Shotgun

Long story short...

Keep weapons out of the hooves of children.

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Shining Armor is about to understand what it really takes to be a member of the Royal Guard. His Military Bearing will now face the ultimate challenge.

A Short Little One shot based of the cover art.

It's Flurry Heart's seventh birthday, and her parents have told her she can have anything she asks for (so long as she eats all of her crystal veggies, which she did). They expected something extravagant, but obvious - a fancy dress, a room full of candy, maybe even her own little throne between theirs. What they did not expect was the one thing she wants more than anything for her special day. Princess Flurry Heart... wants a pony of her very own.

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(This story is an indirect sequel to Finding Shining and Finding Sunburst. It is highly recommended you check those stories out first. This story is rated Teen to be safe. Proofread by Foal Star who wrote the indirect prequels.)

Ever since her husband was accidentally turned into a foal, Princess Cadence has been feeling slightly jealous. She's wondered what it would be like to be a foal again, even though Shining Armor isn't convinced that's a good idea.

Eventually, Cadence finds a spell that will turn her back into a foal around Flurry's age for a day. And with some reluctance Shining agrees to let her cast it and take care of her, counting on his wife to not be too much of a bother.

However, Cadence's new foalish instincts soon start taking over and she longs to experience her own foalish day out. What happens next will leave Shining, Flurry, and everyone around them experiencing a day they'll never forget.

This story is a sequel to Electra Complex

Shining Armor is awoken by his daughter bearing a surprise for him.

Shining Armor is wary of surprises from his daughter.

Edited by ChappedPenguinLips (added because I didn’t realize he was joking when he said he didn’t want his name on “a filthy fic of this nature”. Sorry bro.)

Breakfast at the Crystal Empire―Cadance with her toast, Shining with his cereal, and Flurry Heart with her... innuendo?

Shining Armor is pretty sure innuendo is not part of a balanced breakfast.

Flurry Heart is of course aged up. Babies can't form innuendo. That's just silly.

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(This story is a prequel to Birthday Built For Two, though it is not required for you to read that to understand this fic. Takes place between "The Times They Are A Changeling" and "To Where and Back Again". Proofread by Smity1038 on Deviant Art.)

Starlight accepts the fact that Sunburst is Flurry Heart's Crystaller, and that means he's going to act a bit odd at times. But for whatever reason, the stallion now seems to be acting even odder. A fact that puzzles Starlight to no end when she decides her trip to the Crystal Empire is an excellent opportunity to pay Sunburst an unexpected visit.

But before Starlight can even find the time to ask Sunburst about his behavior, she finds herself getting roped into something most unexpected, helping Sunburst foalsit Flurry Heart for a day.

Just how much trouble can one alicorn foal cause for two fully grown unicorns with no prior babysitting experience, quite a lot actually. But maybe the experience will give Starlight the answers she needs about Sunburst? Or perhaps Sunburst will slip up and tell her himself?