Discord had one last trick up his sleeve to play before being locked up again: he's turned Equestria's timeless protector into its most dangerous threat. The kindhearted princess that ponies loved and adored is gone, replaced by an alicorn of iron and blood that forged Equestria out of the fires of pre-history.

Can Twilight Sparkle survive being the student of a pony who never had need of the magic of friendship or will she be forced to sit on the sidelines as Equestria irrevocably changes around her?

Twilight is helpful, especially when it comes to her friends. So naturally, when Applejack needs help with her orchard, Twilight is happy to help. But then she has to deal with Big Macintosh,. While being a nice stallion, he gets annoying with his....eh....lack of vocabulary. Twilight is sick of this, but what happens when he DOES open up, causing Twilight to fall head over heals for him? Twilight cant admit it to herself at first, but she finds herself in love with that stallion. But what will Applejack say if Twilight dates her brother?

Spike has developed a crush on Pinkie Pie. He's been able to keep it hidden pretty well. But when the truth of his affections slips out, Pinkie Pie's reaction befuddles everypony. She offers to go out with him! Why? Because it could be fun! Can Spike survive Pinkie Pie's spontaneity? Or will he collapse under the madness? Who knows?!

(Party Of One Alternate Route)
(Contains Adult Humor)

After Scootaloo was able to get some frustration off her chest, Cheerilee thinks there is something more going on. While trying to offer advice about Scootaloo's current problem, she finds that Scootaloo's life isn't as happy as she probably thought.

Celestia's guilt for putting Luna on the moon. Luna's guilt for falling to temptation. Discord's Xanatos Gambits and chaotic machinations. Put them together and you have a recipe for a very bad time. Solar Flare, Nightmare Moon, Discord, the Changelings. Can the Elements of Harmony handle it? Or will the magic of friendship burn out in blaze of futile heroics?

Cover art found in a collection of wallpapers. If someone knows the source, please let me know.

Pipsqueak and his friends engage in a little trivial colt talk, and an awkward subject is broached.

The Ponies travel to Appleoosa to cheer on Big Mac in a competition of strength. His efforts are both awesome and inspiring, earning him high honors and regards. But when disaster strikes is his strength the answer? A story of knowing your limits, and when to listen to the voice of reason, even if it's very quiet.

Featuring fan art by: Starfirenova (Her dev art page) and fia94

This story has not been fully edited yet, i apologize for anything sloppy.

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?)

Princess Luna is delighted to learn of her dear friend Fluttershy's crush on Big Macintosh, and enlists the "aid" of Rarity and Applejack to make their romance a success.

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Big Macintosh comes across a lost filly in Sweet Apple Acres and enters a dangerous adventure to keep her safe from the dangers in the Everfree forest. Fast foreward as Big Macintosh and Applebloom are in danger of falling to their doom, but who is that mysterious pony coming to the rescue. It a FlutterMac fic, enjoy. This is for the FlutterMac group contest on Deviantart. The cover are is by Mealjo and can be found here
http://mealjo.deviantart.com/art/And-I-did-the-flyby-afterwards-287750673
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