Despite what one might think, Big Macintosh has been head-over-hooves in love with Trixie since she first came to Ponyville due to her (over)confidence and how she doesn't swoon over him like some other mares do. So when she ends up running late for a show while taking a temporary residence in Ponyville, Big Macintosh offers to return a book she borrowed from Twilight's library. However, Trixie implies that the legend written within it has a secret connection to her and her life, and Big Mac can't help but check out the book for himself in hopes of finding out more about her past. And that's when the questions start to pile up: just how is Trixie connected to Cantiolanus, the soldier in the book? Is being with Cheerilee so often to dissect the story making him think of her as more than a friend? And most important of all, how can someone like him, who's tethered to his land, possibly be with an artistic nomad like Trixie? Who will have to make the big sacrifice?

Inspired by a movement within the fandom to create more "eccentric" shippings. Each part begins with a portion of the Cantiolanus legend so that the reader can truly interact with the story. A rom-com for English nerds and hardcore bibliophiles.

Weeks of planning has prepared Macintosh for the month mares decide to harass him and every other stallion in Equestria.
But after getting kicked out of the house, he finds out that this time it's different...
Very different.

Macintosh has been dating Twilight steadily for over a year and a half now, but as their secret begins to come to light, will their relationship break under the stress as an unforeseen trouble brews on the horizon? Will it remain strong under fire from not one, but two over protective siblings?

And how does Twilight's growing, 'condition', effect all those who call Twilight friend, family, and lover?

<---------------D'awful Twilight and Big Macintosh drawn by cartoonlion on DeviantArt

Everyone has read a million ship fics by now, and if you haven't you should because the ones that are done right are amazing. This is my take on one of my favorite ships, and really that's all you need to know.

(Rated Teen for shipping, possibly not necessary, but caution is better than nothing.)
(Art drawn by me)

Big Macintosh doesn't know what to do when given some time off from work at Sweet Apple Acres. He goes into Ponyville for what seems like the first time in forever, and he ends up running into the mane six, who he hasn't seen in a while. He still remembers what they did for his sister last Applebuck season, and he intends to be the gentlecolt he always is, and thank them each. However, simple greetings and thanks can always blossom into something more.

Twilight and her friends are enjoying the slow paces of Ponyville-at least, on the surface.Twilight herself has found another friend to hang with and tell her secrets to, Rarity and Applejack are fighting over something new, Fluttershy is withholding a longing for one thing, Pinkie misses Rainbow Dash, and a certain villian has just decided he's had enough time waiting.The mane six realize that sometimes what you believe is the right choice or path may very well be the opposite.

As I said, a Big Mac shipping fic, testing out conceivable ships between him and just about everypony. Mane6 - AJ are of course involved, as well as Cheerilee.
Read to discover what it's about. I'm not going to tell you more here.

Oh, and I apologize for the rather contrived prologue. Getting a quiet character like Big Mac to move through the story of his own accord wasn't working, so Granny Smith gives him a kick in the right direction.

This story will go on for a while. Some of the later chapters will feature background characters in star roles, and later on, OCs will be involved as well, including a comedy chapter focusing on bad OCs.
If you want to nominate a background character, OC, or bad OC for appearance in this story, PM me.

When the Cutie Mark Crusaders decide to clean the Apple house, they discover the diary of Applebloom’s beloved brother, and find out he has a crush on a mysterious special somepony. Will they know who it is? Will they help Big Macintosh with his love life, or will they create chaos just like they did on Hearts and Hooves Day?

When Fluttershy goes to relax, she bumps into a stallion who is named after an apple that she has only glimpsed upon a few times before. She suddenly finds herself thinking about him. What happens with her and this mystery stallion?

Twilight has become an Alicorn, moved to Canterlot, and begun her new life as the princess of magic. Back in Ponyville, there are those who miss her greatly, especially one shy farm pony who regrets never admitting his feelings.

Thanks to ICCUWAUSIMTOI for being my editor!