One morning, Spike and Diamond Tiara decide to take the day and explore the Crystal Empire. They look around, learn a bit of history and culture, and even stay in the Palace.
Of course, not everything is smooth sailing, though perhaps not for the reasons one would think.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.

This story is a sequel to Power Up

Twilight created a spell to see who can wield an Element of Harmony. She invites anyone to come and test if they can. Naturally, many ponies think it's a great honor to be an Element, and even if they don't, well, at least they got to meet a Princess, right?
Of course, not everyone has the same reactions to the results.

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Character tags will be added as needed
Bumped up the rating to Teen for a bit of swearing.

After the second attack from Chrysalis, Twilight Sparkle considers getting her own Guard. She discusses it with her fellow Royals, including ways to make the Guard more suitable to Ponyville.
She gains five Guards, each with their own skills.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.

This story is a sequel to Magical Mischief

Those in the Human world have begun to Pony Up and use magic, just like the Rainbooms do. Sunset decided that the only option is to teach everyone how to use their newfound powers. It goes about as well as expected.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.
Rated Teen for swearing, innuendo, and maybe a couple subjects.

While spending the day at Sunset's house, Spike asks her and Twilight a question that's been bothering him. "Why is he a dog?". Is he just 'a talking dog' or 'human-level intelligent'?
The answer leads to more questions. Of course, they now have to decide what exactly to do with that information.

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Spike wakes up to be nearly the same size as Twilight. Naturally, both of them freak out at the idea of him destroying the town again.
They make their way to Zecora's in hopes she once more has the answers. The answer itself is better, yet somehow worse.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.
Rated teen for mentions of The Talk, and for about half a paragraph of blood(Not much, but I'll use the gore tag to be safe.)

Sunset Shimmer is getting used to seeing magic in this new world, but she thought it would stay limited to her and her friends. When she gets a call about another magical issue, she rushes to Canterlot High to help. Of course, not every magical issue is a bad thing.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe. Rated Teen for swearing and one and a half sex jokes.

Applejack asks Sunset if she ever misses an aspect of her home. Specifically, one aspect that can possibly be filled in a big way this side of the portal.

The following contains young adults talking in a frank manner. Reader discretion is advised, not recommended for those with a maturity level above twelve years of age. Parental guidance is not advised, they would not understand.

Thanks to Tired Old Man, Nova Quill/Firimil,
Steel Resolve, and Somber Star for their edits and suggestions.

Fluttershy invites the group over to talk to them about something. Thankfully, everyone is very accepting of this revelation.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.
Rated Teen for swearing, talks of LGBT stuff and minor mentions of sex.

What is a mediocre villain to do these days? How in Equestria do you compete with the likes of Chaos gods and love-stealing shapeshifters? Ever since those Bearer brats found the Elements of Harmony and Princess Celestia's long-lost and kind-of-evil-but-not-really-in-the-end sister returned, nopony bats an eye at the small potatoes any more.

Small Potatoes himself just cannot take being relegated to the side lines any longer! He has one, glorious plan in the works, one that might finally see it - his name, that is - go down in history. He's going to do the one thing that villains all over Equestria have been failing to do since that fateful Summer Sun Celebration to stop the Guardians of Harmony once and for all.

He's going to hire somepony else to do the job for him.

[This story contains scenes about death, attempted murder, some blood and an injury described in light-moderate detail (and with a humourous bent, I'm hoping.)]