This story is a sequel to Secrets of a Royal Guard

Duty, honor, and loyalty above all else. That was what Silent Knight had been told ever since he was a colt. They had guided him all his life and he was more than ready to follow in his father’s hoofsteps by dedicating himself to the Royal Guard. Then he discovered something else he had never expected: friendship and love. He learned that he owed these values not just to his job, but to his wife, his friends, and his family. Unfortunately, he learned that too late.

War has broken out between the gryphon kingdoms and Equestria is stuck in the thick of it trying to protect their ally, Nordanver. As Silent marches off to war, he must contend with the guilt that battles within him. He played right into the claws of Sudramoar's sovereign, and now he must leave his newlywed wife behind so that he can pay the price for his foolish actions.

Knowledge of the Quill & Blade AU is recommended to understand this story. It is a direct sequel to Secrets of a Royal Guard.

This story is a sequel to The Velveteen Mask

Nothing hurts more than a break-up... except, perhaps, that break-up following immediately after a marriage proposal. That's just the situation Silver Script finds himself in with his marefriend of five years: everything was perfect until he proposed and she rejected him.

With no desire to be near the source of his heartache, he hops a cloud going anywhere and winds up in Canterlot. A mare by the name of Velvet Step offers to let him move in with her so long as he follows one simple rule: "Don't fall in love with me."

This story is a side story to Crystal's Wishes

Being a bartender means listening to ponies' problems. Gossip, woes, tall tales, secrets—you've heard it all.

Until tonight, that is.

This story is a side story to Crystal's Wishes

While most of their days are spent being Mom and Dad to their young foal Red Velvet, there is one day out of the year that Sunbeam and Pepper Ridge reserve to be just wife and husband: Hearts and Hooves Day. It's their special day when they can stay in bed, gaze into each other's eyes, and enjoy a kind of romance that only other married couples can understand.

Captain Magic Barrier is far from home. Almost everything he once held dear is gone—except for a pair of alicorns, the country for which he fought, and his skills as a competent military officer. And it’s all thanks to a certain legend regarding the longest day on the thousandth year.

Professor Tail has got something to prove. A sharp mind and a quick wit in the world of academia, this pegasus is harboring a state secret that could change Equestria’s defenses forever. She just needs to survive basic training first.

Now, a common ally has played her royal hoof to bring these two together. Perhaps she knows that once training is all said and done, the physicist caught in the unfamiliar world of guard service and the captain dragged through the ages will find themselves a bit less displaced.

So, this was a super fun one to write. Well, sorta-write. In truth, I wrote very little. This story is a collaborative effort between myself and this sexy topless Wingly fellow here, and it is based quite heavily off of our characters and their intertwined stories. The amount of work he put into this is staggering, and words can not express how bloody impressive it is/was. I mean, I was there supervising, but he bloody brought it.

Cover art by the amazing dream--chan!
We have a bunch of folks who helped Wing edit that deserve thanks. These are our editors, proofreaders, and coffee slaves!
Editing Slave Word Worthy, Coffee Slave Iryerris, rebellious slave that has to be beaten into submission regularly Doccular, to Shady's Slave Floofy, because typos can suck a knob, and to the Overcute Pet, Sixkiller5, because print runs need typo slaying.

Special thanks to Discount Slave Alticron, for letting us use a certain earth pony we want to crucify.

Wing's magical comments about various story timelines can be found here, but the gist is that NLD and its coming sequels exist in a separate continuity from APD.

Lastly, if you find any typos, please PM them to Wing You should also totally follow him too.

The Wedding Invasion was not the grand revelation of changelings to the world. True, only a few ponies knew of their existence before the incident, but changelings have been living in Equestria for years, and many ponies see them as a common part of their lives.

Sawtooth is a prime example of this: a musician who has lived peacefully in Manehatten for years, and is well-known in the music community as a fill-in for musicians who are... otherwise occupied.

Neon Lights gets predictably wasted, and Sawtooth fills in for him.

This story is about 87% dialogue. Be warned.

Nurse Redheart has had too many long days and weary nights, too many lost causes to care for. And one cold winter's night, she finally reaches the breaking point, questioning whether her career has been truly worth it.

But tonight, she receives an unexpected visitor, one who will help restore her hopes.

A special Christmas charity story commissioned by Crystal Wishes. Dedicated to nurses everywhere.

There are plenty of firsts in our lives: first steps, first words, first friends...first time falling hard for somepony. For Greyscale, these come evident when he meets a mare called Twilight Sparkle.

Story takes place during the events of the episode "The Ticket Master."
Characters will be added to the tags when they are introduced, as well as the OCs and their respective owners.
Greyscale is owned by myself, while Icy Mist is owned by FlashKenshi77 and Pop Tar is owned by FamousLastWords.

Years have passed since Prince Blueblood has claimed the throne. In the absence of the princesses, he has crushed everyone who dared oppose his tyrannical rule.

When someone from his past tries to claim his life, the Tyrant of Equestria decides to have a talk with his would-be assassin, and reveal the secret he has been keeping for so long.

Epilogue by Door Belle

Special thanks to Malefactory and Door Belle for editing.

Every filly dreams of having her birthday party in a Princess's Castle. When Sweetie Belle offers just that—for the low price of a hundred bits—Silver Spoon can't help wondering if she's being scammed.

Written for the WriteOff prompt "Princess not included"

Huge thanks to Fahrenheit for pre-reading, advice, and helping fill in the plot holes.

Special thanks to fourths for editing.