Mysterious portals to a “First World” are appearing all around Equestria. Even worse, there are unknown creatures coming through! When it’s discovered that these creatures are immune to unicorn spells, Twilight comes up with a bold idea to harness earth pony magic to combat the menace. Applejack must take the first steps on a new path she never expected, which just might be the biggest challenge she’s faced yet.

Inspired by JinYaranda/InkyBeaker’s artwork On the Run, used here with his permission.

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This is pretty much my first work of fiction, so I greatly appreciate any and all feedback. Let me know what you think!

Might contain some incidental Dungeons & Dragons crossover elements, but not enough to warrant the tag, I think.
Rated Teen for mild violence and language.
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This story made FIMFiction's Hot box on 12/24/14 -- I never expected such a response! Thanks everyone!!
04/17/15 -- Wow, hot box again. Thanks guys!!
08/02/15 -- You guys are swell. :)
01/12/16 --

This story is a sequel to Graphs

...or Internal Conflict if you don't like math.

Rainbow Dash has been having an awesome time with her clone. Her friends have noticed.

After some well-meaning nagging and manipulating, Rarity has finally convinced Twilight to cast the cloning spell on herself and her friends. With one small alteration, of course. So things are shaping up to be entertaining as our old friends become acquainted with some new friends with varying degrees of success.

Meanwhile, a beast of legend has escaped from his prison. Although his changed nature has delighted one of Equestria's rulers, what he brought with him may become an issue.

And by issue, I mean a peril.

Fun times ahead.

Cover art by this fabulous person.

Alternate Universe tag because we're pretending Discord was never reformed.