Big Macintosh seems like a simple pony who keeps to himself and doesn't say much, but there's more going on beneath the surface of this red stallion than it would seem at first glance. After his family urges him to go and make some friends in town, Big Macintosh finds himself meeting interesting ponies and discovering a whole world outside of his farm. But even with these new experiences, old memories and ghosts from the past resurface to haunt him. Big Macintosh finds himself confronted with something he thought he put behind him long ago…
(Originally written and posted to EqD in July 2011. Contains some minor plot elements and references to 'Opposites' which could possibly cause this story to be considered an "Alternate Universe" fic.)

Fluttershy has a crush, but shes not sure how to show it, she's weak and helpless and he's so big and strong! When she needs a hoof with her groceries, he's more than willing to help! But lately whenever she thinks of him, she gets so darn nervous! Can rainbow help her build some confidence, to speak and possibly romance this big red stallion? (guessed who it is yet?)

Though Scootaloo normally appears to be a happy and lively little filly, every once in a while she reacts in a way that catches other ponies attention. Especially the ponies she spends the most time with, Rainbow Dash and her friends, seems to take notice of these little things.

When she finally reacts in a way that cannot be ignored, it is up to Rainbow Dash to find out what terrible secret Scootaloo is really hiding.

Something landed on the surface of Mars on August Sixth, 2012. At the time, Twilight Sparkle happened to be staring up into the sky, and a metallic glint caught her eye.

What choice did she have but to visit it? Perhaps taking her friends along for the ride was a bad idea, though. Letting Dash near the salt certainly was.

Authors Note: I have absolutely no idea what came over me. I am so sorry. This was a monumental event and this is the best I can come up with to commemorate it?

Rainbow Dash finally builds up enough courage to talk to Twilight Sparkle about her true feelings for the purple Unicorn, and inadvertently uses the most romantic song of our (or possibly last) generation.

(And yes, I crossed it over with a song, just in case you were wondering.)

Snow. Everywhere there is snow. It lies in neat layers on roofs, in intricate crystalline networks in the branches of the bare trees, in hard-packed pathways underhoof. No clouds are in the sky to trap any of the sun's heat; light scatters off the snow in an infinity of golden glittery flecks and dances away back into the sky. The air is still, the main street of Ponyville quiet on this Tuesday midmorning. The ponies outside go about their business quickly, bundled in scarves and woolen hats and winter saddles and covered boots. Twilight Sparkle is one of these few.

A day of applebucking has Rarity fed up with Applejack. When the unicorn expresses her frustration in the oddest of ways, Applejack is left befuddled and confused. After some thought, the country mare goes to confront her friend. The discussion they have about it is nothing if not vague. Will this incident cause a rift in their friendship? Or, will it become stronger?

When Rarity finds a gift and letter from a secret admirer on her doorstep, her imagination runs wild as to who could have possibly sent it. But, will the truth live up to expectations?...

A short story for Twilight and Rainbow Dash. Twilight invites Rainbow over for tea, and realises how much she enjoys her rainbow-maned friend's company. With some philosophy from Celestia and Luna.

Derpy Hooves goes about her usual daily routine, but with a slight change: she tries to talk to Twilight Sparkle. Will she be able to become friends with the introverted unicorn, or will she put her off with her... unique ways?

This is the improved 'Anniversary' Edition of my very first MLP Fanfiction. You can find the unedited original here:

http://ciroton.deviantart.com/art/Words-are-Louder-203315835

As always, edited by BrotherPrickle on Deviant Art. Image creator is unknown.