An alternate universe story, in which Twilight Sparkle was born a pegasus, not a unicorn. Because of this, she isn't Princess Celestia's personal student at the School for Gifted Unicorns, and she can't wield the Element of Magic. Can she still help save the world from Nightmare Moon? Or will she fall under the dark powers of nightmares?

This was somewhat inspired by Rainbooms and Royalty, a story in which Princess Celestia picks Rainbow Dash to be her personal student.

Many people have pointed out that Aria Blaze and Starlight Glimmer share very similar appearances, but what if they truly are the same. How did Aria Blaze, a siren in the Dazzlings, become Starlight Glimmer, a pony who has gained the ability to take one's cutie mark away? Just wait and see...

This story is a sequel to Rainbow Unicorn: Friendship is Magic

Rainbow Burst (a unicorn version of Rainbow Dash and student of Princess Celestia) get two tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala. Except she doesn't want to go because she finds the whole thing boring. Maybe it won't be so bad if she has a friend with her. Turns out that they all want to go. What is she to do?

This story is a sequel to Rainbow Unicorns

Rainbow Burst -- a unicorn version of Rainbow Dash and Princess Celestia's personal student -- has been causing more mischief than usual around the castle (much to Blueblood's chagrin). Deciding the best thing would be to give Rainbow more responsibility and should spend some time away from the castle, Princess Celestia sends Rainbow to Ponyville to oversee the Summer Sun Celebration. While there, she and Spike meet some very odd (but familiar) ponies.

(I know, I have a problem. I couldn't resist. Anyway, enjoy.)

A look at what Rainbow Dash may have been like if she were born as a unicorn instead of the ever popular pegasus so many know and love.

Shining Armor gets a letter from Princess Celestia, asking him to Canterlot. There, he learns that Discord -- a creature that is the living embodiment of chaos -- has returned after a thousand years. Now he and his friends must use The Elements of Harmony to stop Discord from turning Equestria upside down (possibly in a very literal sense).

There's only one major problem: The Elements are missing.

Start of Season 2 of "Friendship is Shining."

Cynical noble who hates everything.
Royal guard with big potential and a lot to learn.
Big, simple farmer with heart of gold.
Crazy self proclaimed time traveler.
Hotblooded, always second weather manager.
Expert lover and clumsy celebrity flier.

These six stallions will have to band together and discover true power of Elements of Harmony and Friendship to save Equestria from everlasting night.
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This story is a sequel to Friendship is Shining: The Ticket Disaster

The season one finale of the Friendship is Shining series. The day of the Grand Galloping Gala has arrived at last. Shining Armor and his friends are all very excited to be going. Unfortunately things end up not going the way any of them expected. How bad are things going to get, and how much of Canterlot is going to remain when all is said and done?

Meanwhile, back in Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle is sleeping over at the Cakes. How much trouble could two unicorn fillies and a pegasus colt cause at a bakery?

Twilight Sparkle begins school in Ponyville. After things don't go as well as expected, she decides there is only one thing to do: get her cutie mark. Maybe she can get some other ponies to help her. After all, some things are more fun with friends, right?

Part of the Shiny-verse (and an attempt to create the Cutie Mark Crusaders).
Also while not a direct sequel, it does reference Boasts and Brag

While going heading into town to help Twiley get ready for her first day of school, but for some reason, Ponyville seems strangely empty. After discovering everypony is hiding from a mysterious visitor from The Everfree Forest, Shining Armor tries to get to the truth... or he would if certain fillies had not run off to get into who knows what.

Part of the Shiny-verse series.