Five years ago, at the behest of Princess Celestia, Princess Cadance was sent to travel the world beyond Equestria's borders as a diplomatic envoy. During that time, she learned to move through political circles, wining and dining with the world's elite. Back home, her former classmate, Twilight Sparkle, has since proven her mastery of magic and been elevated to the ranks of Celestia's revered guard: the Battle Mages.

The two foalhood friends suddenly find themselves together again when Cadance is recalled to Equestria without warning and Twilight is given her first official tour of duty: protect Princess Cadance at all cost from both new and ancient threats. Now they are forced to navigate a world of assassins and diabolical plots that stretch back before the very founding of Equestria itself.

Big editing thanks goes to Bubble Boom for the first 8 or so chapters.
Any and all mistakes are otherwise mine.
Also big pre-reading thanks to Misago.

Celestia: a filly of twelve. A cynical, hungry pauper, with a young sister to protect and feed.

But the food has run out. Winter has gripped the land for too long, and now the pair face starvation.

The cynic in Celestia knows she can't move the sun. But the child in her wonders... and so she tries.

(Inspired by the Donovan song of the same name.)

(Now with a dramatic reading here, by Crafty Arts, and here, by KeyframeProductions.)

(Now with a Spanish translation here.)

One late night as Celestia and Twilight study together, Twilight discovers Celestia is ticklish. Will she use this knowledge for good or evil?
Evil. Definitely evil.

Applejack gets put in an awkward spot when Twilight asks if she can spend the day staring at her butt.

Proofread by: Majora

It was supposed to be a fun day. Simple, really. All Fluttershy wanted was to help shepherd adorable baby turtles into the sea, and eat a nice lunch on the beach with Angel afterwards.

She was not expecting to be scared out her mind by an orange-purple cube thing that seemed to distort reality with its very presence.

Additional Tags: [Action] [Cuteness]

Quiet mornings before school starts can be lonely, but peaceful. For some people, they're a good time to just breathe and prepare themselves for the day ahead. Fluttershy and Adagio Dazzle find themselves doing this in the same place at the same time, in their own ways.

Based on a picture that was a little too big to be the cover art, but cute enough to inspire some shipping anyway.

Now comes with actual cover art courtesy of SkycatcherEquestria!

Comments may contain spoilers!

Now comes with Trope page!

This story is a sequel to My Nightmarish Heroine

After years of being under the Nightmare Forces' control, Rarity is just now struggling to pick up the pieces and to figure out just how much she has really done. With only shreds of her memories of Nightmarity remaining, coming to terms with her darkest self will be hard enough. But when somepony from her time under the nightmare returns, Rarity must decide for herself whether this past is one that deserves to be completely buried.

Image from IDW Comics.

Life in Canterlot Castle is about more than just the Princesses. Many ponies spend their days working in the palace, toiling with their virtues unsung to keep life humming alone.

Meet Spot Shine, Aegis, Raven, and more. Take a glimpse through their eyes, even as Princess Celestia finds herself a bit under the weather.

Some knowledge must be earned, but remember : Some doors cannot be closed once opened.

First written for the June 2015 Writeoff 'A Matter of Perspective', and winner of Most Controversial.

After fading away in an unfortunate death, a lonely soul will once again split apart and finally be met with the company that it graciously desires. But will this particular company prove to be both tolerable and worth caring for? Stay tuned!

Evolutionary chain:
What-if scenario ====> Non-canon filler ====> Developed story

This story is in no way tied to Cuatro.

Disclaimer:
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is copyright of Hasbro
Bleach is copyright of Tite Kubo/TV Tokyo

Special thanks for the new cover art goes to TheMadPuppeteer of deviantART

At the assault on Canterlot, she was a medic, but not for the Equestrians.
After the assault is concluded, a new struggle for the Changelings begins as those who survive must still find food and shelter.
Will the Equestrians simply forgive the Changelings for their assault on their capitol, and if so how bumpy a road is this going to become?