The Royal Guard is for the protection of Equestria, and it is the duty of the members to carry out their orders. But where does the ultimate sense of duty lie?

The mares and stallions of Manehattan Tanker 45 in Firehouse 9 are amongst the ranks of Manehattan's Bravest, the firefighters who willingly rush into danger to save the lives of others. Hydrant, Bull Run, Smokey Bear and others perform a dangerous job and perform it well.

But when Skybridge Tower is accidentally struck by an airship, they are amongst the first to arrive at the massive fire. And their bravery may cost them all dearly.

Dedicated to firefighters everywhere.

Forefront is a Royal Guard in the proud service of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. A guard who trained and studied hard to become what he is.

Then one day, his eyes are opened. On one fateful day, he comes to realize that despite all the hard training and all the studies, he failed.

They failed.

Are the Royal Guards, the proud protectors of Canterlot and the Kingdom of Equestria, destined to fail..?

Lavender, Risky Storm and Starry Spur. Three guards in Silent Knight's Squad, taken from us far before their time during a cowardly ambush. Witness the last moments of a mare that had such a bright future but now wouldn't return home.

This happened during the Into The Gryphon's Roost arc of the Memoirs of a Royal Guard story set in the Quil and Blade universe written by: Anzel

Edited by: Iryerris and Sixkiller5
Art by: Alayna

The HMS Harmony. Pride of the Equestrian Navy. Wonder of military engineering. Hearth and home to almost 1200 ponies. An invincible dreadnought, and the heart of Sixth Fleet.

But in war neither ships nor ponies are truly indestructible. That attribute is restricted to the spirits and souls of the ponies who serve upon them. And, perhaps, the ships they serve upon.

Because those who have fallen before us are not truly gone or lost. We carry them along with us wherever we go.

Placed Fifth in the March 2017 Write-Off Event: Rising From the Ashes

This story is a sequel to The Definition of Strength

It's Nova's first official day off, and he's decided to spend it in one place he knows he can relax: the Canterlot Bazaar, where anything and everything is for sale from all across the globe. But when he runs into a pony he didn't expect to see again, can he face who he once was? Or are old habits best left forgotten?

Third of the Side Stories to The Dusk Guard: Rise. Familiarity with Rise is not required per se, but recommended.
Side Stories so far:
Carry On
The Definition of Strength
Old Habits
Emoticon
Remembrance
Trust

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Added to Twilight's Library 4/9/2014
Special Thanks to Sonorus, Jorlem, Sinister Voice, and Bronze Aegis for their help pre-reading, editing and getting a summary together.
Art by NabderbD

I did not want to die; I wanted to live, but cruel fate ruined that when the bullet found me. These are my final thoughts as the life spills from my veins.

A few days off of work, no stress just enjoying the warm Baltimare weather was fantastic. But of course fantastic things never tend to last long.

Edited by: Troposphere and Sixkiller5

Tumble Shells is a stallion on his death bed and surrounded by his family and closest friends. However, unlike most ponies, their presence doesn't reassure him for what is to come. He feared this moment his whole life, but never thought it through, thinking it would never come. Now his grandfather clock, passed down through fourteen generations, chimes the last minute of his life, and only he knows it. His tired mind can't help but think about what is going to happen next and what he could do or could have done to avoid it.

Psychological Horror
A read of this story was done by Wanda Mare on youtube. You can find it here.

While on her way from Zecora's hut in Everfree Forest and to her cottage, Fluttershy comes upon two small creatures she had never seen before: both of whom are made of stone, a little larger than fillies and colts and--despite their beastly appearances--act and behave most friendly toward the mare.

All the while, two unicorn Royal Guards patrolling outside the city of Canterlot encounter a giant bi-pedal, stone-composed, yet courteous, knight, who kindly seeks their help in seeking an audience with the monarch(s) of their land in finding out where is he. Both princesses are in for a big surprise in meeting with him.

But it doesn't stop there: Soon all living Equestria will learn with astoundment that there are several more of these stone-like giants suddenly appearing all over their world, without any seeming explanation.

EDIT: This entire is a tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy.

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Cover art belongs to HuntersAndPrey from Deviantart.com