It's almost Mother's Day. Scootaloo comes to Rainbow Dash with a startling question, but then backs off, feeling ashamed she asked it. Rainbow Dash, taken off-guard by the question, starts to question both herself, how she feels about Scootaloo, and about her past...

War comes to Equestria: with despair, with starvation, with suffering and with sacrifice. And the ponies must learn how to keep true to their values while surviving not just the rigors of battle, but the desolation of total war.

Her Smile: Fluttershy receives a formal invitation to the Midnight Star Celebration, and is shocked when none of her friends want to go with her. While there, Princess Luna notices Fluttershy watching the stars by herself and decides to give the shy Pegasus some company. Is Luna prepared for the information she get's when she goes asking about Fluttershy's past?

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Sometimes the bond between a mother and daughter can be nearly unbreakable. However, everything can be broken. When Ditzy Doo makes what she considers an unforgivable mistake, will her drive to make things right cost her dearly?
And will Dinky be able to cope with the outcome?

Temp Cover image by ace windham and megasweet.