Warning: The following story you are about to read contains both M/F and M/M shipping, a love triangle, and a series of complicated events involving two royals and one Shining Armor. If you find any of these as unappealing, you know where the exit button is.

Six months after basic training for the Royal Guard, Private Shining Armor is trying to figure out how to climb up the ranks. Shining hears that the position of bodyguard of the infamously arrogant Prince Blueblood has opened up. However, things get complicated when something rather unexpected happens - Blueblood has a crush on him. More so, Shining is dating Princess Cadance.

Story idea and proofread by Lilrq28.

A relationship cannot be defined in just twelve days, but if Shining Armor and Big Mac had to pick, it would be these.

Written for daOtterGuy for the Enchanted Library Secret Santa 2023!

While helping Stygian novelize his tales, Rockhoof considers the past and learns a few new things in the process.

Originally written for the Quills and Sofas "G is for Gay" Pride contest.

RATED TEEN FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTENT WARNING: The following contains discussion of transphobia and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.

Ink Scroll wasn't always a pony. She was once a human, struggling to survive and thrive as her authentic self. One day, a mysterious magical accident brought her to Equestria. After the initial shock, she became the chief curator of the Ponyville Historical Society and employed by Princess Twilght Sparkle herself. This is her first holiday season in Equestria, and she is alone. That is until a couple visitors appear at her door.

Light Luster had friends. That was true. But he'd never had a friend like Orange Fizz. So, when he was asked to leave the only city he'd ever lived in, how could he say no? They wouldn't be gone forever, and a smiling face covered in snowy freckles is very difficult to say no to.

Rainbow Dash's been feeling strange lately - more than usual. Creeping thoughts invade her brain whenever she isn't actively trying to keep them away. It's so much easier to ignore the problem than figure out what's really gone. That is, until a new pony visits Ponyville. A new pony with shocking new information to share with Dash. This new pony, and the little things quickly stacking up that Dash's been having a harder and harder time ignoring, leaves her with a realization that changes everything.

While trying to help his friend Starlight, Sunburst meets an interestingly adorable stallion.

Late possible entry for the M/M Shipping contest, if I finish all of it in time.