It's been nearly 50 years since the Princesses reigned over Equestria. A land once filled with friendship and joy is now under control of a race of powerful lizard-like creatures. Only a small number of ponies manage to remain free, but for how long is anypony's guess.

Separated from his family, a young pony will begin a quest to free his people from slavery. But to do so he'll have to leave on the greatest journey in the history of Equestria....

Note: This is an alternate timeline that branched off during Season Four of the show, before the events of "Twilight's Kingdom".

Artwork by LostInTheTrees

Side Story : 'The Collector'

I see you are thinking about reading my story. Good for you, it's a good one.
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You need more than that to convince you?
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Fine.
I am a changeling. I go by no name, I can't quite find one that suits my sheer greatness.
What? Who said I was humble?
I just figured I'd tell you my life's story before I die. Well, not my whole life, bits and pieces. It's a long one, but its worth the time. No, you don't have something else to do, you have the time, you don't have a life. I suppose that I won't either in a few days. Stupid corrupt legal system.
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Actually, they're probably pretty justified in killing me.

Applebloom just wanted to spend a day with her friends, crusading for her cutie mark. Instead, she found something even deeper and more troubling about herself. Turns out she's not even a member of the Apple Family by blood. In fact, she's not even truly native to Equestria! She's an alien! An alien robot no less!

Now Applebloom will have to deal with the reality of her origins and try to cope with them and her newfound abilities as she moves towards her future; a future that just might never come to be if her new foes have anything to say about it. Decepticons are, after all, a monstrous cabal.

Now, it's up to Applebloom to light Equestria's darkest hour.

Cover image credit goes to Inspectornills

Queen Chrysalis's heart yearns for revenge and yet with the cessation of hostilities between her nation and Equestria, she must find a way to get her vengeance in any way she can against the ponies who foiled her plan and made a mockery of her changelings.

[A lot of you think DT needs more depth, and I agree she is pretty underdeveloped, but as the chapters are added, layers will be pulled back. I promise! Thank you!]
After the death of her father, Diamond Tiara is adopted by the family of her worst enemy, Apple Bloom. Little did she know, all this time she spent fighting with her, she was actually jealous, of her. For the first time, Diamond Tiara understands what it is like to be loved and accepted by her own family.

[Edit: Categories fixed]

Music...it's what drives her, what gives her life. Vinyl Scratch lives for the next thrum of the bass, the next stomp of dancing hooves...but lately, she finds she wants more. What more could there be than living your dream? As she ponders this, she may find that she needs a guide to walk with her through the maze of life...someone who cares about who she is, instead of what she can do.

Rated T for strong, crude language, sexual situations, and use of alcohol.

Cover art provided by Doggie999, used with permission.

Dedicated to Mia B.

Octy's starting to get suspicious. Vinyl wears her shades everywhere, even at night. She refuses to eat garlic. She wears a hoody in 90 degree weather. She sits at home with the shades drawn. Vinyl's secret is at risk of being revealed, but she must hide the truth at any cost.

This story tells the tale of "My Roomate Is A Vampire" from the perspective of Vinyl Scratch.

You'll never understand a pony until you walk a mile in their horseshoes. Or more appropriately, until a magical goddess forces you to switch bodies with the other in an effort to force the lesson upon you. That's right, its a body swap fiction! Starring everyone's favorite musical ponies, Vinyl and Octavia! (Partially narrated by Princess Luna)

Octavia has hit rock bottom. After the Gala and being forced to play that song, she was cast out by high society. Now she must gather the shreds of her pride, only to have to swallow them to work under the only pony that seems willing to hire her. Now it's time for her to make a name for herself all over again, and she's determined to make it no matter what, even if she has to start over from Scratch.

At what should have been a routine doctor's visit, Applejack learns that she can never bear foals of her own. After an emotional breakdown, her friends do their best to calm her.

However, as the discussion develops, nopony is prepared for Twilight's revelation: the grand event which brought them together has left a hidden scar within each of them.

Tempers flare, relationships are strained, and the strength of their friendship is tested as each must come to terms with her newfound sterility.

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Thanks to these wonderful people for all their help

Cover artist
MuffinExplosion

Editors:
NotMurphy
Georg
Ping111
ocalhoun

Prereadering and suggestions from:
Eakin
Distaff Pope
John Perry
Cartsbeforehorses
JaketheArmyGuy