This story is a sequel to The Snowpony

The Crystal Empire is old and strong and arrogant. It is the sole domain of ponydom outside the Sisters' rule, a preserved reminder of the days that passed long before the foundation of Equestria.

And it teaches its lessons well.

A story about the rise of King Sombra. Updates on a "I have no idea when" type basis. Dark and stupidly avoidant of proper nouns.

A Note On Sequels: None of them take place in the same location or carry the same themes. They're more a sort of loosely connected character arc for Princess Luna, starting with The Snowpony, that can be thought of as 'canonical' to one another.

Caught in the middle of a struggle between Equestria and a neighboring country, Blueblood finds himself alone in unfriendly territory. Through trials and hardships he finds himself under the wing of a veteran soldier, and the arrogant, spoiled stallion begins a slow metamorphosis into the prince his country needs.

Prince Blueblood thought the Grand Galloping Gala was over. He thought he could just go to sleep and put it behind him. He never expected to be reliving the same disaster of a day, over and over... and over.

TV tropes page here:
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FanFic/TheBestNightEver

Thanks to all the people who wrote the page and all the people who gave me a little wakeup call and comment to become aware of that fact! You can't see it, but you guys put a real smile on my face tonight.

Also, recently, extra thanks to RD Dash for giving TBNE a thorough editing. I've updated the fic accordingly (7.11.12)

In an effort to bolster relations between the two nations,Equestria and the Gryphon Kingdom decide to have their premiere flight teams--the Wonderbolts and the White Talons, respectively--perform together for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, the newest member of the Wonderbolts, a rash pegasus by the name of Zephyr, and the White Talons, the laid back yet meticulous Gaspar, do some catching up of their own, and what better opportunity for the two lovers to spend time together than having their respective teams together?

But such a relationship would dare not speak its name in the Gryphon Kingdom, and with the two fliers being more than stuntsmen but also symbols of national pride, the risks are exponentially higher. With disaster looming about them should they be discovered, can the two keep their relationship secret from even their teammates while making sure the show goes on?

Additional Tags: [M/M Shipping]
No matter what you see or through whose gaze you look, there will always be more than meets the eye.

Cover Image graciously provided by Kegisak.
[Dark]: "Serious" elements, but contains no gruesomeness.
Info on the story can be found here.

Sometimes writing a letter is considered the "easier" way to communicate, but despite all its comparative "ease" it can also be one of the hardest things you ever do.

There are a few things to forewarn you of. This story deals with anti-homosexuality in a political/religious setting that closely parallels some of contemporary society. If you don't enjoy stories that mix ponies with politics, are ethically targeted or introduce elements that wouldn't fit in show-like Equestria, then this probably isn't the story for you.

Cover art graciously provided by: http://vittorioderenardi.deviantart.com/