Spike is helping Rarity at Carousel Boutique when disaster strikes. But love blooms in the worst of conditions, strengthened by the fire. Yet a romance between a pony and a dragon is bound to have certain... complications, that will require an epic adventure and the strongest of love to overcome.

Sparity

Bonus Chapter: PM for link, NSFW.

Picture:In Matrimony by *coyoterainbow

Authors notes: The first chapter is super short (its also really awesome if I do say so myself) but the rest won't be. Promise. There will be some combat later on, but at the moment, it won't be super graphic, so again, dodging a bullet. The first 2 or 3 chapters will be a little sad/tragic, but its not the tone of the story, and its nothing to bad so they won't be tagged. The entire story will not be written like the first chapter. Lastly, as the story evolves tags are subject to change.

It had been a year since Spike went on the Great Dragon Migration, and while he didn't find any of the answer he was looking for, he did find his place. Now, after making a startling discovery in the caves by Ponyville, Spike has another chance to get the answers he once longed for, but will he be able to accept the truth as he learns what it means to be a dragon assistant?

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This is only my second fanfic, so while I don't mind it being ripped apart without mercy over just about everything, please do so in a kind, loving, and toleratant manner. This is also going to be my first crack at coming up with an entirely original story, so I'm not quite sure how it will turn out, but I have an idea on where this will go.

Edit: I redid the Long description, because I realized how stupid the first one sounded after rereading it once or twice. I'm just about done setting the stage for the rest of the story. If all goes well, I should have the next chapter up next weekend. Depends on school work.

Shining Armor's tale reaches far beyond that of his marriage to Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. His personal journal contains records that span across his childhood, the many years he laid down in service to our nation, and beyond that to his final years.

This is that Journal. This is Shining Armor as he's never been seen before.

It has been five years since he first arrived in Ponyville, and Spike has grown both physically and emotionally. Yet even though he's remained infatuated with Rarity for so long, he's bottled up his feelings, until reality hits him, and his depression forces him to make certain decisions he may later come to regret. Now he must face reality, and all that it entails, including his own reflection, whether he likes it or not.

Spike's choices, however, affect not only him, but those closest to him as well. The six ponies he holds closest to his heart will bear witness to his suffering, and they themselves shall know love at its best...

And at its worst...

Rated Teen, because, just in case. Sometimes it's better to be safe rather than sorry. No sex or gore, just in case you were wondering.

Planned out and written previous to the airing of My Little Pony : Friendship is Magic Season 2 Episode 17. Special thanks to SocraticBrony for all the help and inspiration!

All characters belong to Hasbro and Lauren Faust and blah blah blah, whatever, but the story is MINE. If you'd like to share it, or whatever, I'd ask you to please ask for my permission first.

Spike only wants things to stay the same. Time, however, has other ideas. He's going to need a lot of help... An everypony story.

(Cover image by Rannva)

Stephen has a nice chat with the Princess

As the years drew on, Spike's childish heart grew into that of a true adult, longing for the finer things in life; the finest things. He pursues his relationship with Rarity, but all does not go as planned.

Filled with anger and sorrow, Spike and Rarity fall away from one another. In his grief, Spike pursues new interests, and their friendship is in danger of never recovering.

But perhaps the truest words in life are these: you do not know what you had until you have lost it. Jealous and alone, finding no comfort in stallions she once loved, can Rarity reclaim her one chance at true love, before it is too late?

Captain Cloudhammer has served the Equestrian Royal Guard for as long as anypony can remember. He has seen more threats to Equestria come and go than most should, from Nightmare Moon's return to Discord's revival. But when a threat unlike any other arises to threaten the very nature of Equestria itself, and forces the Bearers of the Elements of Harmony to travel to a strange and unknown land, Cloudhammer volunteers without hesitation to escort them. But the journey will test him in ways he never thought possible, and teach him lessons in friendship not soon forgotten.

Artwork commissioned from CrunchNugget on DeviantArt: http://crunchnugget.deviantart.com/

It can be said the multiverse is a series of rivers, each one its own reality, all flowing infinitely close to each other, but never touching. When one river receives a sudden influx of energy and overflows its banks, touching another reality in the process, two species must come to terms with their sudden awareness of the other. And as the deeper ramifications of their meeting become apparent, both species must make a choice as one.

While this is a direct sequel to In Duty's Name, it is not required to read it. It is recommended, as it will help you get to know everypony better :)

This is a re-imagining of The Conversion Bureau universe as originally created by Blaze. All Canon characters are (c) Hasbro and Studio B. All Original Characters are (c) to their respective owners

A joyous event in Ponyville leads to the return of an ancient and terrible power, one that has not been seen since before the formation of Equestria. Twilight and her friends are called upon to utilise their powerful bonds of friendship to stop the ancient evil from covering all the land in darkness, but even the Elements of Harmony wont be enough to help them this time! With the help of some old friends and new, the ponies set out on a long and perilous journey, that will put their lives on the line! Will they be able to save their home and keep the bonds of their friendship strong... and will Twilight ever see Spike again!?