It's been two months since Twilight and Big Macintosh started dating, and what a wonderful two months it's been. As their relationship blooms, Twilight finds out through Applejack that not all of the Apple family may be keen on a relationship that includes one of their own kin, and a unicorn. Worried about their future together, Twilight asks Big Macintosh for the biggest favor she can think of...to visit his entire family, and see if they can't break old traditions.

This is the sequel to Sparkling Cider, my first fan-fiction. It isn't necessary to have read Sparkling Cider to understand Old Traditions, but it certainly wouldn't hurt!

Credit for the cover image goes to ode2sokka on deviantart. It's an amazing image!

Thanks to all my followers who have been waiting for the sequel, you guys rock!

Martin has turned his back upon The Aspect of Destiny and strange occurrences are surfacing on both Equestria and Earth. Martin has agreed to bring Alan with him to Equestria but they both begin to notice the barriers between dimensions are breaking and a powerful enemy is surfacing which not even Martin or The Mane six can stop unless they unite once more with The Aspects. But will Martin forgive the transgression that Sortitus visited upon Lupe and will they defeat the entity known as Averius before all of creation itself is reduced to embers?

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The Third Instalment of The Martin Chronicles

[Second person fiction between you and Luna]This story is a more realistic take on a pony X royal sister fiction in the sense of how it would actually happen. After a spell cast by Princess Celestia goes awry.....you, a simple brony, have been sent directly to Equestria. No, no instant cutie marks or instant shipping is in this fiction. Trust me, I know what I'm doing. However, if you don't like human in Equestria stories OR steamy scenes, then stay away from this fiction. Simple as that.

Due to her reckless antics and tomboyish behavior, Rainbow Dash has generally been thought of as one that had no real interest in the matters of love and dating. However, she gets challenged by Spike one day when he tells his friends that he would never be able to fall in love with her. Given Rainbow's competitive nature, a new challenge between the two of them begins.

She tries to steal Spike's heart and if he falls in love, he loses!

Between awkward dates, friendly interference, a jealous Rarity, an over-protective Twilight and a betting pool stretching all across Equestria, who knows what ending awaits them!

Princess Cadence is a lonely filly who has been shielded and protected all her life as a princess and member of the dwindling race of Sacred Alicorns. She longs for a friend her age to play with, and as a young teen she is sent to stay in Canterlot where her Aunt Celestia would personally mentor her in developing her magic. There she hopes to finally have the freedom she longs for and find somepony to be her friend. Instead, she is asked to foal sit for one of her aunt's royal adviser's fillies who may just be as lonely and reclusive as she.

This is the story of how Princess Cadence learns that the ability to give love cannot be complete without finding love for yourself, and sometimes it is found when you least expect it.

When a spell by Twilight Sparkle brings the Achievement Hunter crew to Equestria what will happen? Will the crew be able to help ponies get achievements? Will they be able to help them get real life achievements? Will Geoff and Jack be able to keep their sanity? Will Ray and Michael be able to hold their excitement? Will Gavin continue to be an idiot? We might only be able to know the last one! Read on to find out!

A/N: This was just a completely random idea that popped into my head when I saw a picture of Applejack with Jack's beard being called "AppleJack Patillo." There will be no shipping or big adventures in this. Just a funny random idea. Enjoy and please if there are any mistakes do not hesitate to tell me! I wish to improve!

Rated Teen for Excessive Cursing. You have been warned!

Picture is from http://amylupus.tumblr.com

READ THIS DESCRIPTION. ALL OF IT.

[2nd-Person Fic starring you and Rainbow Dash]

Having turned away from the spotlight, you preferred to distance yourself from fame and popularity. Instead, you chose to live a simple life away from the crowds and fortune. But when you meet a multicolored mare with an unusual request, can you find it in yourself to go for the gold again?

A/N: Okay, this is going to make very little sense at first, but just bear with me.

So I've been playing a ton of Kid Icarus: Uprising lately. It is hella fun, and Sakurai did an amazing job at revitalizing the series. It has easily stolen the spot of "favorite 3DS title" in my heart, and I can't put it down.

So you're probably wondering, "what does Kody's videogame preferences have anything to do with a romance story involving Rainbow Dash?" Well, everything, actually.

A friend of mine noticed my new addiction to this title. He knows I write about ponies, and as such, he jokingly made a bet with me saying that I should write a story in which I use music from said game in every chapter. I shrugged it off and ignored it at first, but I went and started to listen to the soundtrack. Somehow, I developed a plan and storyline from doing so. Now, this story won't reflect the events or storyline from this title. It is entirely original.

The rules I was given are simple:
1. The music must come from Kid Icarus: Uprising.
2. At least one song must be used in each chapter. More than one song is viable.
3. The same song may not be used more than once.
4. Remixes or fan-made renditions of songs are not allowed.
5. The song must be used in a way that enhances the reading experience. I can't just toss a song in and say 'mission accomplished.' It must complement the events and make sense.

Now, I know what you are thinking, and yes. This is really weird. But hey, it worked, and this story was born as a result.

EDIT: It has been brought to my attention that some of the songs used in the story are blocked in certain countries. As much as I would love to get this fixed, I'm afraid I don't have much of a way around this. If this affects you, I apologize deeply.

ANOTHER EDIT: Since Youtube is such a fickle thing when it comes to copyrighted music, a link may end up leading to a broken video. If this is the case for any of the songs, please let me know via PM so I can fix it ASAP. Thanks!

This is how it works. When you get to a bit of blue text such as this, that's a link to the song. Open it in a new tab and continue reading as the music plays. Simple. When you get to some red, underlined text, that is the cue to stop the music. Sometimes, that cue may not be there, and the song is meant to play until the end of the chapter. Songs don't carry over to other chapters, however.

The music is not required for the reading experience. It is entirely optional. Well, for you it is.

I hope you enjoy my nerd-ery!

Artwork by celebi-yoshi of dA.

There was only one explanation. For all of it. All of the strange, erratic behavior. Her irrational fear of the sun. Her nocturnal habits of locking herself in in the dark and closing all the blinds. Wearing her sunglasses everywhere, even inside! It was time to invest in some silver, garlic, and a wooden stake.

Martin has had an unreal life ever since he first stepped foot into the land of Equestria. He has been regularly visting Equestria and his friends The Mane Six for two months now and their friendship has never been stronger. However after Winter Wrap Up he heads home with The Mane Six directly behind him. Unfortunatly upon doing this, they have not only broken a promise that they swore to Sortitus to uphold, they have also caused the bridge connecting their worlds to collapse behind them. While they wait for a new bridge to be constructed which Sortitus must do by hand (much to his annoyance), the now humanized Mane Six will have to blend into regular society with Martin's help. However things get chaotic when a student from Martin's grad class takes an interest in him and she allys herself with a released Discord who has decided Earth is to be the chaos capital of the universe, and to make matters worse, The Six find out they have maintained there "unique" abilities from Equestria.

WILL DISCORD TRIUMPH?
WILL THE UNIVERSE FALL INTO CHAOS?
WILL THE PONIES GET HOME?
AND WILL ALL THESE THINGS FINALLY DRIVE MARTIN UP THE WALL?
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Sequel to Martin: Chronicle Of A Hero

Luna has been banished to the moon by her sister. After 1000 years in isolation, the poor alicorn is truly sorry for what she did and is ready to come home. But when a strange visitor befriends Luna in her isolation, the two find their stories of banishment to the moon merit many similarities. Luna's new friend offers her the key to her escape, but also rekindles the hatred in her heart, a hatred that took the mare 1000 years to forget.

Also, cover art not by me! I'm working on drawing ponies, but not a great artist. Cover art by HeriticOfDune