Fate and prophesy can be funny things. Sometimes harmony and magic can be a bit unpredictable.

Starswirl's last prophecy was unclear as the greatest spell caster of his day had notoriously bad horn-writing and was equally bad at only writing down half of what he saw in visions.

For generations Princess Celestia has been subtly manipulating the lives of her ponies for generations, using a combination of Starswirl's prophesies and her own foresight to get the outcome she wanted. But she forgot the three most important rules about trying to manipulate future events: 1) The future is like a river. It follows its own currents and makes its own path. 2) The future is always in motion and is next to impossible to predict with any certainty. 3) The very act of viewing the future changes it.

This story is an AU from the main MLP:FiM starting with a deviation from the episode Magical Mystery Cure.

It all started with a single question: What if it was the Mane 6 that became alicorns and not just Twilight?

It's rated T for mild violence.

EDIT: June 7, 2023 By Celestia's glorious sun! This story went featured within a couple of hours of posting!

EDIT: October 29, 2023 This story got featured again!

When Rainbow Dash called for help on her dying breath, she never imagined she would be rescued twice at once. Now she is neither dead or alive, and she definitely doesn't remember wearing all six Elements ...

Rainbow Dash is divided, and she doesn't have much time. To save herself and her friends she may have to convince them to give up the Magic of Friendship, or she can fight ... but how does one fight destiny?

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Reading of the story by Skytail

This story is a sequel to Little Choices

In the aftermath of the fall of Canterlot, Princess Rainbow Dash and her friends have found themselves in the newly restored Crystal Empire, seeking a power that they can use to push back Queen Chrysalis and save Equestria. But with the history of the Empire shrouded in darkness, finding this power will prove a challenge.

To make matters worse, a shadowy presence lurks at the edges of the Empire, and the Changeling Swarm will only take so long to discover where the last remaining princess has gone. The pressure is mounting, and even though she feels she isn't cut out for this, Rainbow Dash must step up to her station and lead her friends, and the Empire, to save Equestria... or lose everything she holds dear.

Cover Art was drawn up by the absolutely incredible Novaintellus. They are one of my favorite brony artists, so please, go show them some love!

Never thought I would write a story that necessitates this, but beware the spoilers in the comments!

Twilight Sparkle's wildest dreams have just been met, and exceeded. Due to an unexpected magical outburst during her entrance exam to Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, the Solar Princess herself took an interest and took Twilight on as her personal student.

This was a pleasant shock for Twilight and her family. However, a few months later, a less pleasant shock would reach Twilight in the form of Celestia returning to Canterlot with a new daughter, a freshly adopted pegasus filly named Rainbow Dash. As the two get to know each other, Twilight can clearly see something eating at the self absorbed and competitive filly's mind.

To make matters even more confusing, Princess Celestia is now hiding something. Twilight dares not question it, but it is quite clear that Celestia isn't being wholly open with anypony about her decision to adopt some random orphan.

Could the answers have something to do with the cryptic dream Twilight had the night before she met Rainbow Dash?

**Apparently, this was featured on August 12th, but I slept through that brief window. All the same, I am flabbergasted and humbled!**

Cover Art by the wonderfully skilled Novaintellus

Now with a TV Tropes Page.

Twilight has fallen ill with a seemingly incurable disease. As Rainbow Dash keeps seeing flashes of her life with her, she is more than determined to save the life of the one she loves, even if she has to lose herself for it.

With a overdue storm on its way, Princess Celestia prepares to finish the day's business when an exhausted Rainbow Dash rushes in with an 'important message' from Twilight. When the contents of the message cause Rainbow to lose her temper, Celestia decides to teach her a special lesson in friendship.

8/20/13: Edited and updated version posted. Hopefully a long overdue improvement.

An Equestria of different kind, twist askew in space and time...
Caught betwixt the day and night, touched by both Sun and Moon light...

Princess Twilight Sparkle has returned, freed from her one thousand year imprisonment and purified of darkness thanks to Celestia and Luna, the new bearers of the ancient Mantle of the Heavens. Now, Princess Twilight seeks their help to undo the wrongs she inflicted on her sister in ancient times, and free Princess Rainbow Dash from her stellar banishment. Will the two sisters be able to reconcile? Or will old wounds run too deep?

An entry in the Reunions: A Swapped Roles Contest (in which it placed 3rd), set in an AU that sprung up fully formed in my mind under the tentative and slightly generic title of "World of Twilight".

Special thanks to ScatteredStarlight413, Neon Icy Wings, and Eikichirou.

In a world where Rainbow became princess instead of Twilight, what would happen between the group? Would they all be happy or will tensions rise? Rainbow Dash reflects on all of this before her great coronation.

In some other version of reality, in a future some unnumbered days away, the Glorious Equestrian Empire stands astride the planet like a colossus. It gobbles up territory without remorse or restraint, and grows ever closer to global domination. In antiseptic meeting rooms, native species are absorbed and subjugated in cold blood. But what is troubling the Empire's magnificent ruler?

Wrath, Pride, Envy, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, and Greed. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, ancient beings that use to rule over the lands of Equestria until two Alicorn sisters banished them from existence. Instead of being banished however, The Sins used the last of their energy to transport their essence to seven souls that have not been born yet, and so they laid dormant building up their strength and watched as the souls grew up. The Sins would smile at who the fates had put them in and how much fun that they'll have when their family is back together in this new age of Equestria. But who were they transported to?

Spike, a dragon of purple and green scales was born and raised into Equestria and lives differently then others of his kind. He is humble and only lives by the bare essentials. Sometimes.
Twilight, the lavender Alicorn Princess of Friendship and Element of Magic. Gifted in the fields of arcane magic and a student of Celestia. She never has been angered to the point of hurting others. Sometimes.
Rarity, a beautiful white unicorn and Element of Generosity. A truly talented seamtress with a knack for finding gems. She owns her own business even, and is contend on what she has and doesn't wish for other's lives as her own. Sometimes.
Applejack, an orange pony and Element of Honesty. Hardest worker in Sweet Apple Acres and does her best to be truthfully to herself, her family, and her friends. She isn't afraid to ask for help if needed though. Sometimes.
Pinkie Pie, a very pink pony and Element of Laughter. Works at Sugercube Corner and loves to put a smile on your face. She is willing to share what treats she makes with anyone. Sometimes.
Rainbow Dash, a cyan pegasus and the Element of Loyalty. Fastest flyer in Equastria and captain of the Wonderbolts. She will give it her all to save her friends and won't stop till they're safe. Sometimes.
Fluttershy, a yellow pegasus and Element of Kindness. Kind-hearted, gentle voice, soft hands and loves all creatures big and small. She is shy and loves everybody equally and would never take advantage of that. Sometimes.

I think its time we introduce ourselves.

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