Gleaming Shield has many suitors, when she became Captain of the Royal guard she quickly become the affection of many a different noble, guardsman and commoner alike for her renowned beauty. Her recent suitor, Prince Bolero, is determined to win her heart.

But, he might have some competition…

The King of the Changelings, King Metamorphosis, is residing in Canterlot for peace talks with Prince Solaris and has become smitten with the young mare the moment he laid his eyes on her, now, these two are determined to win Gleaming Shields heart and ask her to the Grand Galloping Gala.

But who will win the fair maidens heart?

A silly rule 63 Gleaming Shield, King Metamorphosis and Prince Bolero story. Cover art by the fantastic Ss2sonic.

Inspired by the cover art and a ATLA cartoon short. Thanks to RainbowBob and bocaj518 for their help!

In the final days of her life, an exceptionally faithful student muses on the subject of her perfect and immortal mentor Applejack.

Now with Spanish translation by Spaniard Kiwi!

After a long day of flight practice with Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash discovers the filly knows next to nothing about preening and takes it upon herself to teach her.

Warning: May Contain Feels and/or D'aww moments.

Featured on FIMFiction on 7/20/2013. Yay!
Featured on EQDaily on 09/12/2013 Double Yay!
Reading by TheLostNarrator (excellent!): Here
Reading by DRWolf: Here
Reading by Joehighlord: Here
Riffed by Draklox: Here
Korean Translation: Here
Spanish Translation: Here
French Translation: Here
Chinese Translation: Here

There are things you just don't say. Some lines you just don't cross, ever. The reason you don't cross them is because of empathy: you know how bad it feels to hear certain things, and you know you wouldn't like it if you heard it yourself. This is a view not shared by everypony.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon crossed the line. Rarity learns of it. Rarity is not amused.

Everypony draws their line in the sand somewhere.

Disclaimer: contains Rarity in a state of barely lucid rage as well as the use of harsh words. Also Cheerilee being as effective as she is in the show, on average. If you do not enjoy episodes like Ponyville Confidential or any other episode where ponies talk harshly to each other, chances are this'll ruffle some feathers.

If this resembles real life situations or anyone you know, this is not the author's intent nor the author's problem.

Added notice 10/12/13: No, not based on any Season 4 storyline or spoilers, it's an old idea. The spoiler just prompted the publishing.

Added 2021 notice: please check the author's notes before commenting, chances are you'll find some answers there.

"All my life, I've wanted to fly
But I don't have the wings, and I wonder why
I can't break away..."
Most pegasi figure out flying easily enough. Heck, most of them figure out how to do it before they even get their cutie marks.

But not me. I couldn’t do it, no matter how hard I tried. I couldn’t even hover. Not for more than a few seconds, anyway. And not even Rainbow Dash, the greatest flier in Equestria, could seem to help me. We tried everything, and I failed every time. Day after day, I tried – and day after day, I failed, until finally I was ready to just give up. I’d never be able to do it. Nopony would ever be able to help me to fly...

...until one day, somepony did.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash were friends for years. They shared laughter, cider, fritters, flights, phone numbers, and simply friendship for the longest time. And after all that, Rarity offhandedly makes the comment they argue like an old married couple. With that, "AppleDash" is the new couple on the block, until Dash just has to call it off. She can't explain why, or what brought her to it, but a week later, she regrets it. Three days later, Applejack's with someone new, and Dash needs to cope with her mistakes.

Well, who would have thought I'd fall for a tomcolt? I sure didn't, especially with all that's happened. Me becoming a princess, getting new studies and duties. Love and relationships were the last thing on my mind. Well, they were, until a certain rainbow maned pegasus changed that. A harmless, little trip turned into one of the craziest and most memorable adventures I've had... and I'll never forget it.

What if all the villains of my little pony were all just exiled to the moon?

Discord, Nightmare moon and Chrysalis try to get along living out eternity in a barren wasteland with crazy people as company.

Joy.

What if your memories were no more? How could you live life? What does your world, friends, and all the things you have encountered mean to you now? The pony Rainbow Dash was is no more. How can her friends help her find her self again, and what force was it that caused it to begin?

This story focuses on the origins of The Wonderbolts, their rise to fame and the horrors they experienced along the way. Filled with tragedy, deception, and the realization that achieving your dreams can come at a hefty price.
Note that the story shifts from past to present throughout, and the sections are separated to indicate this.
The past segments detail their days as youth and their rise to fame while the present focuses more on them coping with their new lives and the struggles they still endure.
While not grimdark, there are some darker elements planned.

The inspiration for this largely, if not entirely, came from PrinceWhateverer's song "Taking Flight (a song for the Wonderbolts)" Which can be heard here