In a parallel world, Sunset Shimmer had escaped her studies in Equestria and aligned herself with the evil Rainbooms of the other side. They now stand the mightiest in Canterlot High School, and no one is able to stand up to them. Their deception and manipulation to the staff keeps them on top, along with another hidden power.

But three new students seem to have these Rainbooms invested, and something about them just seems a bit off...

A special thanks to Bricklayer, and all of you for supporting this story and keeping it going.

Artwork done by Gpizano. Go check her work out, she's amazing!

An Illustrated Story! Watch Your Data!

Twenty years ago, our six best friends sealed the Legion of Doom away in stone. Now, the cast of Friendship is Magic is getting back together for a new, two-hour special titled “The Last Problem.” Interviewer James Cortland, for Ponies Magazine, sat down with the Mane Six for the first time in twenty years to get their thoughts on Friendship and everything that has happened since. Read on for insights into what it was like to work on the set, secret gossip among the cast, and their thoughts on the impending reboot of the show that made them so famous.

Cracked the Featured box on the day it was published!

Heavily influenced by, but doesn’t actually cross over with, the Friends reunion special.

An entry in Dezmo's My Little Pony Renaissance contest.

A spiritual successor to GaPJaxie's "Dressing Room" series.

Preread by Krack-Fic Kai, FanOfMostEverything, PiratesPlayTrumpets, and Matt. Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

Rainbow Dash and Applejack have cherished the years gone by at one another’s side, but beneath the wear of time, the fuel that is love can turn to ash and smother the flames they hold dear.

Beyond the smoke rising from the cinders, they face an uncertain future. Now, they must come to terms with the harsh truth that, sometimes, love alone isn't enough to keep a marriage burning bright.

Historian’s Note:
Spectrum of Gray occurs about fifteen years after Princess Twilight Sparkle’s ascension.

Cast: Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle & Granny Smith

Entry into the AppleDash "Second Chances" Contest.

Cover Design by Novel Idea
Sweet Apple Acres Background by bronyb34r
Sweet Apple Acres Barn by Jeatz-Axl
Small Cloudiminium: Customized from Screenshot by Novel Idea

Header Designs
Twilight Sparkle Cutie Mark by Intbrony 
Applejack Cutie Mark by BlackGryph0n
Rainbow Dash Cutie Mark by BlackGryph0n
Granny Smith Cutie Mark by The Smiling Pony

Beta Reader & Editor Credits
Ebon Quill: Audio Director & Quest Designer on The Manehattan Project
Little Tinker: Master of Systems at Poniverse & Scripting Engineer on The Manehattan Project
Beltorn: Commenter-at-Large on FimFiction
Cursori: Reader of Many a Pony Word

Special Guest Beta Readers & Editors
Monochromatic - Patron Saint of RariTwi
Oroboro - Expert in Emotional Devastation
Crystal Wishes - One Who Understood
Swan Song - Specialist of Sass and Snark
Corejo - Synopsis Nitpicker Brainstormer

Word Count: 18,000 words
Version: 2.3

Sunset Shimmer's friends meant the world to her. After having recently defeated the Dazzlings with the power of friendship she felt like her friendships with those five girls would last forever. Unfortunately, those friendships are gone now. After being successfully framed as the cyberbully Anon-a-miss, Sunset loses her friends and her purpose. To make matters worse Sunset knew who Anon-a-miss was, but nobody believed her. Can she still clear her name? Does it even matter anymore?

Applejack needed to run. She needed to get away from him. So she just kept right on running.

The yacht's wrecked. Spring Break is ruined. The cruise patrons are stranded on a deserted jungle island. And the crew of the yacht just...left them...somehow.

Sure, there'll probably be a boat, or rescue planes, or something, but why wait for all that when there's a perfectly good portal in the middle of the dark, spooky jungle that leads to a shortcut home?

Well, that and a long hike through another dark spooky forest. And a complete change of species.

The story of how the Canterlot High gang got home after the yacht sank.

Procrastination isn’t too much of a problem until it’s got you doing Secret Santa on New Years – or later, knowing the girls’ luck.

It all starts with a cup of tea.

Alt. Title: Holidays, But Things Get Out Of Hands Because What Else Could You Expect Out Of This Group Of Lovable Dumb-Dumbs?

Twilight and her friends gather in the castle of friendship in order to participate in their annual white elephant gift exchange, and if they are lucky, Fluttershy will finally join them.

Hello front page!

Rarity needs help and Applejack volunteers to help. Simple, so what's up with Rarity's weird reluctance?

It's not like it's real.

Coverart by LooknamTCN:
https://www.deviantart.com/looknamtcn/art/Roleplay-773041399

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!