Summer break: the one thing that all students look forward to every year. But before that glorious freedom, comes the dreaded semester finals. The students of Canterlot High are certainly no slackers, but it's not enough for one man's liking. With the mighty powers of arithmagics at his beck and call, he is going to ensure these layabout students study - whether they like it or not! FOREVER!

A crossover between Equestria Girls and Dexter's Laboratory. A huge thanks to my friend and editor, Lab for his work once again. Also huge thanks to my pre-readers Foals Errand and ZOMG, as well as the folks in the YMLT chat for helping shape this story to what it is. Cover art by Lambent Dream. You rock, man!

Rainy weather and a looming deadline drive Twilight Sparkle up the walls and Spike out of the tree. Only Pinkie Pie can save the day, by introducing the reluctant librarian to an unexpected new hobby. Astoundingly, sex does not ensue.

In an effort to keep her mind occupied, Twilight Sparkle decides to delve once again into the grand mysteries of Pinkie Pie. This time, Twilight's focus is on her claims of growing up on a rock farm: like so many things related to Pinkie Pie, the idea that somepony could grow rocks as an agricultural product makes absolutely no sense. However, the investigation eventually leads Twilight to a rather... surprising discovery.

This is the first story in The Petriculture Cycle.

Artwork by Page Turner. Now with a TV Tropes page.

Twilight, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie take some time off to go to the Equestrian Writer's Convention on invitation from Princess Celestia to organize the afterparty once the convention winds down. A bookworm herself, Twilight is overjoyed to attend, Fluttershy being a passive lover of books decides to accompany her, and Pinkie Pie is anywhere a party may be.

But even under the wave of good-natured fun and gratuitous cameos*, drama loves to rear it's ugly head. Also featuring Pony Joe.

*Cameos used with advanced permission

The unicorn and the pegasus Twilight and Fluttershy have a nice friendly sleepover at Twilight's library. As the event progresses, it escalates into something better than they could hope for.

A simple afternoon spent modifying a dress at Carousel Boutique leads to two ponies accidentally discovering that they have more in common than was once believed.

Commissioned by: Dashole

Pinkie Pie believes it's time to get Gilda and Rainbow Dash back together as friends, despite hating each others guts. Well, let it be said that Pinkie Pie isn't one to give up. Nor is anything impossible.

Thanks to TheMyth for editing.

Fluttershy has always wanted to give more of her kindness towards ponies. However, her shyness impedes her speaking, which makes her hard to express herself. After asking for her help, Pinkie Pie teaches Fluttershy to communicate with physical interactions instead, like hugs.

It works so well that Fluttershy decides to hug every pony in Ponyville.

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Written with the single goal to create the cutest, most heartwarming short story I can imagine (without going romance).

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