The Crystal Empire is saved. The Crystal Heart is back in it's rightful place. Princess Cadence has been restored to the throne, and the Crystal Ponies have regained their peaceful lifestyle.

So how and why did former-king Sombra survive the blast that should have killed him?

The Crystal Empire was saved. Sombra was cast away via the Crystal Heart's bright light. The battle had been won, however, there were some unfinished business between the King and the Princess of the Night. She wished to see him. Speak to him one last time. She wanted to finally let go and speak what was in her heart. Though perhaps, it was already too late.

Pinkie Pie is the master of random shenanigans and hilarity. Her oddity and overbubbly personality make her a Ponyville one-of-a-kind. She loves games, no matter the time or the place. If it weren't for her bright love for everyone, Ponyville would not have its vibrant luster. So one day, in typical Pinkie Pie fashion, Pinkie Pie visits Twilight with a simple riddle.
But there's a problem. Twilight can't solve it. In awe of the remarkable event, Pinkie Pie refuses to tell her the answer, or even give it a hint.
That proves to be a bad idea.

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Princess Celestia went out for a stroll to a coffee shop. The next morning, she is single-hoofedly destroying the coffee industry.

How?

No really, how?

Evil is as evil does. Therefore, King Sombra is a monster, and there's no debating it. So when Sombra is discovered alive it should be obvious that he's up to nothing good and needs to be taken down... So why isn't he doing anything? Twilight Sparkle is sent in to try to answer this question by talking to him, while she also tries to determine what the future will hold for the ex-king. Is there even a chance for Sombra's future? Or is the shadow of his actions destined to destroy him?

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I've never really had any imaginary friends when I was a foal. I guess I didn't really have time for them. I mean, I had my books and my BBBFF, so I didn't really feel like I needed to create one.

I guess that's why I found it so strange when Rarity came to me, asking for help with Sweetie Belle. Seems she had managed to pick up one of her own, and it was starting to cause some problems. Well, of course I'd be willing to help Rarity in any way I could. What are friends for?

Additional Tags: M/M Shipping, Awkward

Canterlot's Guard is by far the most disciplined outfit in Equestria. Or at least it seems that way. If so, is that discipline worth the cost? After the royal wedding, two guards watch over the empty altar and determine an answer for themselves.

After the battle against Tirek, all of Ponyville is throwing a celebration. Although merriment and laughter are going around, Discord still can't seem to find a place among the ponies. Can someone talk him out of it?

Sombra never realized this would happen.
Usually a villain is suppose to be defeated, right?
So, why did he, well...win?
Even he was shocked to see the crystal heart in his hooves. Never in a thousand or so years did he think he would pull this off; that he would actually...win.
So, what will he do now? Just rule over everyone and enslave all of pony kind? Or Perhaps kill the princess and mind control that purple unicorn and her friends? Or maybe have some common sense and figure out just how he will deal with all of this in the long run? With all these questions, he knows one thing for sure.
This is going to be very awkward.

Big Macintosh goes on strike when he sees he's the one doing all the heavy lifting and harder work at Sweet Apple Acres while his sisters frolic. His idea catches fire throughout Ponyville, and soon every stallion is up in arms! Sexism explodes in the tiny town, it's Stallions on Strike!