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Luna has always seen Celestia’s caring nature towards their subjects but to Twilight it was different. 

After an extensive night of gazing at the ceiling, and entertaining their feelings in the dark, Twilight has something important to ask Trixie, come the morning light.

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There is nopony who would call Evening Star a true friend. That's just the way it is, and the way it always has been—and she won't let herself fret over it. She's fine. She has her books, and really, what more does she need, anyway?

Except that Evening Star isn't sure it has always been this way. Of course, that's how she remembers it—but another part of her, a part buried down nearly too deep to reach, remembers being somepony else. She remembers being Twilight Sparkle.

That would be one thing on its own, but now she's not certain that Twilight Sparkle was just somepony. She feels drawn to the castle on the edge of the town, but it's not vacant—the princess lives there, of all ponies, only she's not so sure that she isn't supposed to be the princess.

But if that's the case, she wonders: what exactly is the thing living in the castle?

Already taken aback by the stark contrast from Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash discovers something mind-blowing after challenging Maud to a rock throwing contest.

Surely a pony who doesn't like winning couldn't exist...

Right?

Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned here.

Note: Contains spoilers for Season 4 Episode 18 "Maud Pie."

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After the Gauntlet of Fire, Garble is banished from the Dragonlands for his unruly behavior. Now in exile, he prowls in the shadows, hoping for a chance to take revenge on those who wronged him. As he scrounges for food on the outskirts of civilization, a certain stony mare with an even stonier personality might be just what he needs.

But what does he need her for?

Cover art by PurfectPrincessGirl

Edited and proofread by EverfreePony

Rarity is looking for something - a certain gemstone for a certain reason. Fortunately, Maud can help with that.
Please note: Not the romance you might expect.

Written for a Quills and Sofas speedwrite.

A thank you to KorenCZ11, Nailah, RubyDubious, Snow Quill, The Red Parade, Vis-A-Viscera, and the other contest participants for proofreading before publishing.

It’s a mystery to most how Maud and Rarity got together, even more so what the outspoken and sometimes dramatic fashion diva sees in a plain, quiet mare with a Rocktorate. 

To Rarity, Maud is a steady comfort, the unmovable object to her unstoppable force, the one who keeps her grounded and steady. 

To Maud, Rarity is a gem worth considering and protecting.  

Written for Bike’s Maud contest and also submitted to Bike’s 1,000 word contest in the Fluff category.

Cover art by me!

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A filly writes her history paper about how Starlight Glimmer became Supreme Princess of Equestria, and why she admires Princess Starlight so much.

With a special potion, Rainbow Dash gets more than she bargained for on April Foal's Day.