Rainbow Dash still remembers what it felt like when she made each of her sonic rainbooms. Though she has not managed to fly anywhere near fast enough in many years, her final wish is to truly fly one last time. No matter the cost, all she wants is her freedom once more.

Walking away from the smoldering ruins of Golden Oaks, Twilight said she was fine. As she bid her friends farewell and settled into the new crystal palace, she said all was well. Why then has nopony seen her in days? When Spike comes running in a panic, Applejack decides to investigate.

After all, in a world filled with change, a pony can always rely on the comfort of a friend when in need. In this case, Twilight is in need of a friend, and Applejack will be there for her.

Prereading by Tchernobog and Carabutt.
Editing by Auramane and Zaphod.

Cover art by Rossby Waves.

Song lyrics by The Beatles and the always-amazing Jordanis.

Editing and advice from the helpful denizens of #fimfiction-spark

Cover image by lightybulb.

I'll make it, I keep telling myself. It'll all be good soon, with my new found friends and sunny life on the horizon. But then I have to ask, why did I just say I don't want to be good if If what I'm thinking is true? Are these lies really better than the truth?

Late December, YOH 1502, Not Quite Our Equestria:

After playing a major role in the Hearth's Warming Eve Pageant at Canterlot, Pinkie Pie decides to finally visit her family for the first time in five and a half years. But will she be met with acceptance or rejection, over the things she's learned and done, of which her old-fashioned family would never approve? And, even if they accept her, does she fear what she might learn about herself?

Screwball visits her mother Screwloose on Hearth's Warming Eve.

One never chooses their fears. Luna soon learns this when she ventures to seek the Door of Nightmares located deep within the Crystal Empire Palace. Believing she's ready to see what lies within her own mind, she takes the tentative journey to the door...

Collab with Art Inspired, with some help from Shortskirtsandexplosions.

Set before the end of season 3.

Celestia is feeling down one evening and, noticing this, Luna tries to get her sister to open up to her. The resulting conversation breaks her heart. Both sisters wish they were able to help the other, but will they allow themselves to be helped?

Star Power isn't Twilight Sparkle -- but she does play her on TV.

This story has an audio version!

Written for the December 5th Writeoff Contest. Prompt: "Behind closed doors."

This story is a sequel to Pony POV Series Season Four: Generation Transitions & Origins

Spring, YOH 1500 - As Luna's Return looms, and many long-laid destinies approach fulfillment, Wind Whistler watches from within the stone statue of Discord, and muses upon past and future.