Twilight Sparkle starts to develop strange and alarming symptoms after learning that Rainbow Dash helped her earn her cutie mark.

Picture of a street corner in the heart of Manehattan on a sweltering summer afternoon. On the road is a carriage, emblazoned with the image of a blue unicorn magician, flashing a condescending smirk to all passers-by. This image is of Trixie Lulamoon, also known as “The Great and Powerful Trixie,” one of a certain breed of unicorn magician who excels in flashy, grandiose effects and equally flashy, grandiose exaggerations of her own capabilities. Today, her show will end as it usually does, with only a few being impressed by her ostentatious display and her over-sized ego, the rest dismissing her as a show-off, but what awaits her afterward will be the challenge of a lifetime...

Princess Luna is isolated in Canterlot Castle.

She is always alone during the hours of the night, her only companions the cat-eyed guards that stand stoic at each doorway. She longs for company through each passing night, and knows in her heart that a much simpler life would fit her better. Deciding to wander the world for a night, Luna leaves the castle.

Trixie Lulamoon is rejected by high and low society.

She is always alone as she travels between shows, her only companions the passing winds. She longs for company through each passing failure, and knows in her heart that she was destined for greatness. Deciding to try again in Canterlot, Trixie sets off to try and make it by sunrise.

Destiny has played its' hand.

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** This story was written when I was 15, and the quality and content reflect that. Please be aware that my position on topics contained within may have changed in the time between publishing and now, and I apologize for any offensive material that I may have condoned in my younger years. **

Rainbow Dash struggles to figure out why Pinkie Pie keeps acting weird, and seems so happy about spending Hearts and Hooves with hanging out with her, while also puzzling over the fact that Cloud Kicker and Blossomforth seem to be going out of their way to help the two of them enjoy the day.

Cloud Kicker and Blossomforth need to have their own tags, because they're awesome characters who deserve to have more stories written about them.

Has a semi-sequel-follow-up-side-story:"The Life and Times of a Winning Pony."

Rainbow Dash has been dating Pinkie Pie for nearly a month and, in spite of Pinkie’s objections, is keeping the affair a secret from the rest of their friends. Deciding she's had enough, Pinkie Pie throws a party announcing their relationship.