Anomalies can be found all over the universe. No one knows how these artifacts ended up in our world but they pose as a threat to mankind and must be dealt with.

They cannot be destroyed, so we sealed them away in our vaults and facilities. Away from the eyes of the public, for their own safety.

They have found one of them, and they have sent me to retrieve it.

"It would be fun they said . . ."

[The story is being edited constantly, you probably missed something new (Most of it being grammatical errors.)]

I'm in a hospital bed with tubes coming out of orifices I didn't know I had. Why am I there? Why is Rainbow Dash sitting in the corner?

Why is she crying?

King Sombra survived the power of the Crystal Heart, and for a moment, it seemed as if his victory was assured. And then something unexpected happened...

He stepped on a nail.

CRACK FIC!!!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away….

A thousand years of peace has ruled over the galaxy and all ponykind continued to live happily under the protective eyes of Grandmaster Celestia and her faithful servants of the light, the Solar Knights. But now a dark empire has come upon the galaxy and spreading chaos and misery across worlds and vast civilizations.

Now all hope lies with Garret, a scout who has an incredible gift within himself, Twilight Sparkle, the apprentice of Grandmaster Celestia and a gifted unicorn with tremendous power, Applejack Onasi, an experience veteran of the Republic and a mare with a mysterious past, and their loyal friends and companions as they go find the enemies’ true power and return peace and harmony in the galaxy.

Additional characters will be listed here as the story progresses.

Inspired by OmegaPony11 and his work Pony Age: Origins

Thanks to Eldorado! for approving this awesome story.

Editing are done by rhinotaz and That1Brony3

Proofreading is done by Higherbeach

Art cover made by XNightMelody

This story is a sequel to Together Forever

Twenty years after the events of Together Forever, Cadence still struggles to create a new form for her beloved husband as Shining Armor seeks the source of his wife's misery. Meanwhile, tensions mount in the world at large, drawing the intervention of Celestia. But is this all more than coincidence?

Now complete with a TV Tropes page!

Hundreds of years have passed since the wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor. As with all mortal life, Shining Armor was fated to die and his soul to pass from the world. But with magic, his end was averted. What price will his immortality demand?

Now 100% approved by Twilight's Library!

Featured on Equestria Daily!

Also on TV Tropes!

New cover art by the awesome BroDogz.

After the events of "A Canterlot Wedding," Queen Chrysalis is about to die, after having been flung hundreds of miles away and through an apartment roof.
Bold Words is the owner of said apartment, a struggling author who always wanted an epic adventure of his own. When Public Enemy Number One comes falling (literally) into his life, near-dead, helpless, and in dire need of assistance, will he be able to resist his adventurelust and do what any good citizen should do?
Or is he going to do something ill-advised, incredibly stupid, very dangerous, and ADVENTUROUS?
Most ponies that know him would take heavy bets on the latter. Too bad for the changeling queen.
(Thanks to Yula568, or Elia Vraay, for the cover art from her DeviantART Page.)

King Sombra, the former tyrant and conqueror of Crystal Kingdom, the wielder of dark magic, servants and slaves that he had at his mere call. One thousand years ago; he lost himself after the banishment by Celestia and Luna, set out to reclaim it but was stopped by Cadance, Shining Armor and Twilight along with other Element of Harmony.

Now what the evil king to do when he lost everything?

Featured on Canterlot's Finest on October 17, 2013.

This story is a sequel to Stardust

Times are changing for Equestria as Twilight’s return brings with it news of people and cultures from beyond the peaceful world everypony knows. Aid and volunteers are freely offered to help the besieged humans of Earth because every Equestrian knows that’s what good friends do. Unfortunately, making friends can also have the unintended consequence of making enemies.

When the monsters besieging the humans strike at Equestria with a level of brutality not seen in over a thousand years, the cry for help is sent to all the kingdoms of the world. Honored allies step forth to fulfill ancient treaties and oaths. Enemies, old and new, bury their grievances. An alliance never before seen in Equestria will be created to combat the monsters from the void.

And because of these events, a grim but welcome sibling to the XCOM project is born.

(XCOM/FiM Crossover)
(Sequel to Stardust, which I recommend reading before starting this. Fortitude Amicitia and Broken aren't required reading but are supplemental to the storyline)
(Gore tag for blood and violence)
(Alternate Universe tag because of the divergence from canon that Stardust has caused)
(Uses elements of Season 4)
(Coverart produced by the amazing Carnelian!)
(Many thanks to Arzoo, BradTheBrony, Vandenbz and Setokaiva for prereading!)
(As of 03/07/2016, the prereading team consists of Arzoo, BradTheBrony, Noble Cause and Metallusionsismagic!)
(Complete with it's own TVTropes page as part of the Stardust continuity. Could use some updating!)
(Character tags will be added as chapters are added!)
(Featured 5/12/2014! Thanks folks!)
(Possible spoilers in the comments! BEWARE!)

Mort, also known as the Pale Pony (of Death), has been tasked to take time off from his rigorous duties of reaping souls. Seeking guidance, he is directed towards the town of Ponyville, to learn about the magic of friendship from Twilight Sparkle and her friends. All he needs to do is keep his true nature a secret. That shouldn't be too difficult...right?

Special thanks to Specter-Von-Baren and Pyrite Foolsgold for their help in proofreading and editing this story, as I really needed it. Additional thanks to Pilate, Chuckle5, Unimpressive Vagaries and Admiral Biscuit as well! Couldn't have done it without all their help!

Credit for the title card goes to Siansaar, AKA Carnifex.

For another excellent take on Mort, check out Sip's version!