Everyone knows Pinkie Pie and her love of smiles. But why is she so eager to smile? Why is a smile her most valued possession?

For a person to truly value a smile, there has to be an event, a catalyst that makes them value happiness above all else.

For Pinkie Pie, that event was Sunshine; the sick Pegasus.

Edited by Fernin.

This is quite possibly the worst fanfic ever written in the history of written things. No, seriously, it basically takes all the awful qualities of every fanfic ever written and throws them into one batch.

Princess Celestia tires of constantly being surrounded by decorum, deference, and formality, and decides to take a day off from being Princess. But visiting Ponyville incognito is harder than she expects. Will she be able to fit in and make friends without blowing her cover?

My name is Canvas. I remember because I wrote it in the corner of the white box. It takes twelve steps to get from the cot to the wall. And the lights hurt my eyes.

(Note: The story isn't in color because I decided to try this without the gimmick! But I still recommend reading the GDocs version.)

After living in a state of depression you realize the only source of happiness is in the show My Little Pony. But sadly, cartoons don't love back. It is a term you have grown to hate. But after a freak accident in Equestria, will your life turn out for the better? All you need is a bundle of joy - or six - to show you the right path.

NOTE: Two things. One, the beautiful cover art was made by Bitter-Knitter. Link to his/her deviantart page: http://bitter-knitter.deviantart.com/
And also, this is my first fanfic, so be wary of that. I will continue my writing only if supported to do so.

EDIT: Ho-ly shi-t. Did not expect in a million years to have this much support ;) THANK YOU!!

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?

A nameless human finds himself waking up as a pony in his sleep, believing it to be a dream until Princess Celestia comes along and tells him his purpose. Celestia had grown a bit tired of the letters from the Mane 6, and used a spell to bring someone from another world, to get a different perspective on friendship in Equestria. The pony is more than happy to agree and sets off for Ponyville to make new friends and go on adventures while learning about friendship and whimsy, or at least trying to.
(yes this is a shameless self insert now shut up)

An unfortunate event gives Princess Celestia a fresh view on her life by forcing her to see the world from a very different viewpoint. With Equestria changing around her, she is faced with a personal crisis... if she can ignore how cute a certain lavender unicorn suddenly looks to her.

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