To recognise the mane cast for their efforts in saving from Equestria from an eternity of night, chaos and other problems, Princess Celestia decides to invite them to the Mid-Spring Honours event, one where ponies of particular noteworthy achievement are rewarded with titles befitting their accomplishment.

Could this be the time for Twilight to make her move? Could jealousy cause an irreparable rift between two close friends? And is there more to this night than first meets the eye?

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I'll update the characters as they appear. Any criticism you have is fully welcome, as long as it isn't baseless insult; the more I learn about what you like or how to write, the more enjoyable I can make the story for you.

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(News: first prelude 'Unreconciled' is being written for release before chapter 3)
After nine relatively peaceful years in Ponyville, Spike falls into hibernation and a protracted nightmare.
Upon awakening, the uncertain future of the World is thrust onto him by a message from the Great Teacher, Starswirl,whom may yet live.

The Royal Sisters are trapped in conflict with a Draconic entity capable of destroying the universe.
All the while, Spike and the Elements of Harmony each must seek out powers and wisdom rooted in the origins of the world.
They do this in hopes of overcoming a foe that roils the black and starry depths of the very heavens.

In their absence, the former CMC and the uprising youth of Ponyville grasp power in the midst of possible griffin invasions from the Avian continent.

[key: Telepathy; Thoughts; EMPHASIS in dialogue ; Magic Spells/Special Abilities ; * marks objects or facts related to side stories]

NARRATIVE BRANCHES
(Chronology of back-stories in the Machi-verse)
<prelude>"The Wyrm Has Turned" [un-posted]
<prelude> An Astronomy of Souls [un-posted]
<prelude>Waiting For Galaxei [un-posted]
<prelude>Too Far From The Tree [un-posted]
<cross>Appleseed Hill [un-posted]
<cross>Gambling in the Dust Trough [un-posted]
<cross>Absolute Defense [un-posted]

[credits]
Cover: dsurion (http://dsurion.deviantart.com/) edited: Muzzledelk
editor/illustrator Credit:
AwSweetHolyHell, Frees,Quisky, Karon, lordlyhour, Samaru163, genocidal brony...
all other contributions are credited within the work.(all art use has been permitted by the respective creators.)

Rarity becomes closely acquainted with a mare of her exquisite taste. But this new found friendship sparks the jealousy of another pony, who's feelings for Rarity are more than just friendly.

The story starts 11 years in the future from where the show is at right now. Spike and Sweetie Belle are in their late teens, Twilight is in college, and the rest of the Mane Six have grown up quite a bit. With everypony occupied with their expanding personal lives, Spike and Sweetie Belle are left feeling isolated and forgotten by their friends and family. But their growing love for each other brings its own set of problems: When you're the only dragon for hundreds of miles, and you're in love with a pony, nothing is easy.

Greetings fellow reader,

this is my first fanfiction for My little Pony and it is my first fiction since, well, some years.

First Chapter - Dinky is on a school class trip, without her mother. Terribly missing her, Dinky wonders what she could do to know what her mum might be doing. The idea of a shared vision comes to Dinky's mind, to see like Derpy sees.

Second Chapter – Dinky sees more than she had expected. And ends up in a tense situation with a stallion she haven't seen before. Could he be suiting for her mum, or a good father?
(Rated T for Teen)

Third Chapter - Be suprised.

Also I want to give many thanks to my prereaders: Trival, scotty7 and Zwiesel.

PS: Looking for artists who would contribute a picture to this story.

Enjoy!

It was supposed to be a normal day in Ponyville, except that a small glitch with the weather machine in Cloudsdale turned it dark and menacing. Nothing that couldn't be handled, but mistake after mistake turns a minor inconvenience into a major catastrophe. Will the Forest be saved? And more importantly, will everypony survive?

*Hetero ships only! What a concept!*

Love is in the air during the Hearts and Hooves Day celebration, and the Mane Six are dragged into the heat of the holidays. Each of them are dragged into their own romantic affairs which only get more complicated when Pinkie Pie is hosting one of her biggest parties yet. New relationships are formed, others are strengthened, and still others are brought to the brink of doomed. Nonetheless, the Mane Six can only hope that in between the frantic preparation and spiraling emotions, nothing terribly chaotic happens before, during, or after the biggest bash of the century. Such an impossible request...

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--Ships: (In Order) PinkiexPokey, RainbowxSoarin', ApplejackxCaramel, RarityxSpike, FluttershyxBig Mac, Twilightx[Classified Information]--
--Contains light sexual themes and implied usage of alcohol--

For most of his life Spike has yearned to be treated as more than a hatchling; only five years younger than Twilight by all rights he should be considered a young adult, or at least a teenager, by pony standards.

His mind, though still developing, is at times equal to an adult pony's thanks to the many years he spent working alongside his studious caretaker. When forced to focus can could quickly outpace and outwit most colts his age.

His body on the other hand is tiny and adorable.

As with all dragons the pace of his growth matches the demands of the world around him; with the carefree, relaxed life of a librarian's assistant there have been few demands a baby dragon's form could not meet. Until now.

Faced with other dragons, rivals and peers much more fit for survival Spike's body has started working overtime to catch him up and prepare him for the long, difficult life of a dragon. Fortunately, this means he will soon have a body that matches his mind; large enough to take care of himself and get a small token or respect now and then.

Unfortunately this means he has hit puberty.

It's been almost three months since Spike was cured of his werepony curse and things seem to be getting back to normal. Unbeknownst to him, however, Rarity has a surprise that will test his commitment to their relationship.

The story continues with Luna the Matchmaker

Don't know what the heck is going on? Then start to story right by going all the way back to the beginning with And Tootsie Flute Makes Three

While gem hunting, Rarity and Spike find a strange heart shaped gem. Rarity taken by the rock quickly adds it to a new dress. However when the gem begins to reveal its hidden powers both Rarity and her friends will be caught in the crossfire...