This story is a sequel to Rainbooms and Royalty

An alternate universe re-imagining of "Friendship is Magic." Rainbow Dash is the personal protege of Celestia, ruler of all Equestria. Follow her through the events of the 1,000th Summer Sun Celebration and the return of Nightmare Moon! (A significant rewrite of the "Rainbooms and Royalty")

Cover art by InuHoshi-to-DarkPen

It's been years since Scootaloo was a filly, searching for meaning with her friends while Twilight and her friends saved Equestria again and again. The Crusaders have grown up, and settled into adult life. The Mane Six have all found their own way to take a step back, pass on the torch, and relax doing what they love.

Except Rainbow Dash. She never stopped, never slowed down. Until recently, Scootaloo never gave it a moment's thought. But a long talk with the Wonderbolt's trainer forces her to admit what she's known for some time.

Rainbow Dash is slipping. Now to get her to admit it...

Credit for cover photo goes to Ponything and Crosspone

Relationships: For Jacob, it was something he thought coming to Equestria would have robbed him of. For Spitfire, it was something she thought her job would have robbed from her. Yet, after celebrating their third year anniversary of being together, they both come to a conclusion about what they want in life, and each other.

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Rainbow Dash is a mare of many talents, among them incredible passive observation skills. Once she no longer worried about getting her chance to ride the most amazing roller coaster that ever was like any proper Wonderbolt, she could take the time to process everything her brain noticed while she was busy.

That's when the family resemblance hit her.

Then some other things.

This is going to be awkward.

Rated Teen for frank discussion of the production of Trixie.

A bad dream leaves Rainbow Dash nervous to be around her close friend Pinkie Pie, will her seemingly irrational fear end their friendship?

Alternate ending of Cupcakes,

Unable to sleep lately, Sunset is advised by her friends to go see the school counselor. Reluctant at first, Sunset gives in, and soon realizes a lot of things about herself, her friends, and her past.

While visiting each other at work, Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer discover that they share a deep secret no one else must know.

A secret involving magical girls.

No, not that one.

The other one.

Part of the Montage Cinematic Universe.

What more can be said? In today's episode, Sunset Shimmer plays one of the biggest games of 2017, Cuphead! And it goes about as well as anyone would think.

It's Scootaloo's birthday; a lavish party is being prepared for her at Sugarcube Corner, but all she really wants to do is spend some time with Rainbow Dash. Unfortunately, the hectic touring schedule of the Wonderbolts makes it difficult for her adopted big sister to be there for her as much as she used to. Still, that doesn't mean that Rainbow Dash isn't capable of pulling of a surprise or two.

It's been one year on the dot exactly since Rainbow first adopted Scootaloo, and Scootaloo intends to show her gratefulness towards the pegasus in spades. So, she gets the best idea ever, a cake from Sugarcube Corner! Trouble is, getting it home. How hard can it be?

(Wait, featured? How did this happen?)