The shops are closed, and Sweetie Belle doesn't have a present for Rarity yet! But Pinkie Pie is here to save the day...

Originally written for Obselescence's Jinglemas Secret Santa compilation. Cover features vectors from Vector-Brony, Dipi11, and Racefox.

Now with awesome readings from Skijarama and Snogwritts!

Sometimes you just want to pick up and leave, to leave it all behind and start anew. Sometimes you want to see all the world has to offer you and to see just how far your wings can take you. Rainbow Dash could fly anywhere she wanted to. But what would she be leaving behind?

So, trip to the Burned Tower in Johto region just to catch a glimpse of the famous Pokémon Entei? (Maybe even capture it?) Seems simple enough right? Well, that's Rainbow Dash's dream. Just to see that Pokémon once more. However, when the winds of October 31st blow, ghosts of the past haunt this tower and she may be the one finding herself getting burned. So, as ever, it's up to her best friend to bail her out.

Rated T for Pokémon on Pokémon violence, minor language and certain jokes.

Proofread by Magic Step and Mouth of Mush. Thanks, guys!

Written for the Fourth Flutterdash contest. Prompt is:

Nightmare Night, what a fright, give me something sweet to bite!

Spitfire has been distraught ever since the conflict she had with Soarin at the tryouts for the Equestria Games, and as she recalled her past failures, these feelings have only built up inside of her since. When her depression becomes too large for her to hide, Soarin notices her plight just before Spitfire can react. How will he react to the emotions she has been bottling up for a long time?

Alternate "Bridle Gossip", where Twilight and Applebloom decide to talk to Zecora instead of hiding with their friends until she leaves.

It's tough being a big brother having to babysit your little sister. When you have to babysit her while waiting for your girlfriend to come so you can confess your love to her...its even tougher. Let's watch as Shining Armor, professional big brother and monster slayer, has to deal with a Twilight Sparkle and her runaway imagination. Lets watch as he has to protect her from the monsters that live in her dreams and hide in closet; all the while trying to set up the perfect sate with his lady-Cadence.

Easy, after all...there are no monsters in your closet, right?

Big thanks to Elric of Melinpony for the editing and revising

Now with an audio reading by AJ the Autistic Pony and friends!

Chapters ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, and SEVEN available now!

Applejack and the Apple family are prepared for a visit from their best-kept secret—Applejack's autistic younger brother, Calvados. "Cal" comes home from a special school in Fillydelphia, and during his visit, the Mane 6 must try to make him feel welcome in spite of his differences. With the Apple family's usual work and an upcoming celebration making the whole town busy, this will soon prove to be a difficult test of friendship and teamwork.

But not nearly as difficult for anypony as for Applejack.

Above all else, the Apple family makes time for, and takes pride in, family. Applejack struggles to keep this in mind, reminding herself that her decisions were for his benefit. However, even a pony as morally strong as Applejack can't keep hiding her guilt, and she resolves to fight back the shame of having a brother with autism. Meanwhile, Cal struggles to adjust to his stay in Ponyville, but if he can avoid the panic and stress—something no autistic colt can take lightly—AJ's little brother may just surprise her. And himself.

Gorgeous cover art courtesy of the amazing _Vidz_!

Rainbow Dash has a secret that she keeps from her friends. If caught, she could end up in prison. What could it be?
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Not related to any other stories I've written.
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Thanks to Son Elec for and JackRipper for helping to improve this story.
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The cover art comes from the Spike At Your Service episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and all related content is owned by Hasbro. CYA.

During "The Times They Are a Changeling", Spike was able to use the magic of song to prove that Thorax wasn't evil, convincing everyone in earshot, especially Shining Armor and Cadance to trust him and let him stay in the Crystal Empire.

... Except what if it hadn't been that easy? What would it take then to prove something like that, especially to a pony who had so bitterly said, "There's no such thing as a nice changeling" ?

Yep, an alternate take on the ending of The Times They Are a Changeling, the only part of the episode I felt was rushed.

Proofread by Doctor Candor and Malefactory

Princess Celestia saves a pony from Rainbow Falls from stoning by her fellow townsfolk and gives her sanctuary in Canterlot. While investigating the matter further, she discovers of laws made without her approval and does everything in her power to remove the town's leaders from their positions.