When passions flare and new relationships begin at the Grand Galloping Gala, it can be difficult to sort things out through the warmth and glow of young, budding love. Princess Twilight Sparkle and Captain Spitfire know full well such things are supposed to have a certain progression, but they're not going to let that stop them from enjoying each other's company as much as they can.

Prereading/Editing help by Cryosite, Jondor, Melon Hunter, Meridian Prime, and Timaeus.
Artwork by FlutterThrash.

There may be spoilers in the comments. You've been warned.

For their first home together, Twilight and Applejack wanted a house close to Applejack's farm and big enough for Twilight's books, with a little something special besides. They settled on the perfect place, one of the oldest barns on Sweet Apple Acres, and had it converted into a comfortable house for their little family. But when strange things start happening just after they move in, Twilight finds that she has a mystery to solve before she can really call her dream house "home."

My entry into the TwiJack Hearth's Warming Contest.

Princess Twilight Sparkle travels to an abandoned ancient castle along with the Royal Sisters in order to investigate reports of inexplicable incidents that have been taking place there, suspected to be the work of bitter spirits. However, she has no books, or almost any source of information to provide her with leads.

Almost, except for a pure white teapot.

2023 edit: I started this story 8 years ago. I'm continuing it on a whim. My writing style has changed since, but most likely I won't be redoing/tweaking/editing the original 5 chapters. Hope you enjoy anyways!

Princess Celestia always thought she knew how her kingdom worked. The Unicorns used magic specialized to their jobs. Pegasi flew in the sky and handled the weather. And Earth ponies... Earth ponies... uhhmmm...
Huh. Maybe Princess Celestia didn't know everything about her ponies after all.
Princess Celestia realized this after Applejack came to speak with her about a tax unfair to Earth pony farmers. It was during their conversation that Celestia realized she needed help.
Huh, isn't that odd Princess Celestia has had to leave on emergency business, leaving Luna to raise and set the sun? And hey, is that a new pony living and working at Sweet Apple Acres? I think her name is Sunshine Meadow. Surely, it's just a coincidence. Surely.

A human baby, weak and fragile, is found by queen Gaia, the ruler of Equestria.Together with king Solaris, the two adopt you as their son.
Join our little prince in his times of joy and in his times of strife. With friends by his side and his little sisters, our prince will understand that friendship is magic. For he is, after all, the elder brother.

Insipred loosley onThe monster of Canterlot and (very loosley on...) The love of the sun (can't add a link because it's against FimFiction rules, go figure)
A little something I wanted to share, hope you enjoy...

Submitting to trials, tribulations, lies, misunderstanding, and pain. And all these things for one purpose. To Befriend the Night.

Coverart by: jjames10 (Tome Turner)
Thanks man!

Sequel out now: To Swoon the Stars

When Twilight gets a letter from Trixie informing her of the show mare's fast approaching visit, Twilight's all too happy to show her friend the town. Eventually, with Trixie wanting to go shopping, the two wind up at the Carousel Boutique. Putting the past behind her, Rarity amazingly mingles with Trixie a bit, and the three get onto the subject of magical cosmetics. Some remarks were made, and those lead Trixie to try some magic of her own.

Unfortunately, not waiting for Twilight's help, Trixie's spell backfired. The end result was her mane, coat, and magical powers being altered to match Twilight's. She's still Trixie inside, but that can be a problem on its own, too, especially now that she has the strength of Celestia herself.

This fine, comedic story was also worked upon by Skeeter The Lurker, Chaotic Noteworthy, and RainbowBob within the first few chapters.

Two old does of Applejack's are back in Ponyville and want revenge after what happened when their cider was shunned. They meet a pony with influence in the commodities market who decides to aid them in taking down Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack is not alone though, she does have allies of her own who will not just let her get ran over by her enemies.

After being left alone like every year, Scootaloo wishes to find a family of her own. Feeling abandoned, she struggles with the thought of telling her friends. What she doesn't know yet is that love is it's own reward and she doesn't have to be alone.

Family-oriented story.

Apple Bloom.
Scootaloo.
Sweetie Belle.

We see them every day, Crusading for their Cutie Marks. Going to school. Trying to be good foals and living a life with their families.

But, they possess a deep, dark secret. This secret is revealed one day, and all of Equestria is now in danger from a religious order that will do anything to call upon the Nightmare Moon.

ANYTHING.

Has a side story now in the form of Flutterhshy's Home For Inter-Dimensional Foal Sitting And Short Term Care.