I am currently rewriting this story. Thank you to to spideremblembrony for pointing out the problems with it.

Shattered Shadow is a skilled racer, but even she has difficulties adjusting to a new teammate. This is why she is so thrilled when she and her partner win their first race together... or, rather, why she should be thrilled.

This story is dedicated to my retired horse Dolly.

Rated teen for implied suicide.

If you dislike something about this story, please tell me so that I can fix it. All constructive criticism is welcome, and feel free to comment and say whatever you thought about this.

Cover art does not belong to me. SagebrushPony on Deviant Art drew it.

The bittersweet triumph of a mother's love, an unforgiving reality, and the unsung loss of a queen.

Cryssy's Lullaby by Julian Moon. Vocals by Eilemonty.
Cover art by Huussii.
Now with Dramatic Reading by Goombasa.
Featured on Equestria Daily.

Pre-readers:
Doctor Candor | Spiritus | Kyaksa | TheAccidentialBrony | Forgotten Null
Editors:
Tired Old Man | OkemosBrony | I HV NO FEAR | JBL | lunamoonthroat | enti0

Also read: A Ruler's Regret Never Fades

It really was a very nice hat she'd given Spike.

Even though Twilight gave it back to her after his rampage was over, Cheerilee doesn't want to keep it.

She really should give it back to him.

*An alternate ending to The Secret of My Excess

Editing and Idea wall support given by Minds Eye
Pre-reading and adding a missing 'i' done by Syeekoh