This story is a sequel to A Nice Cup of Tea

Why would a pony like Derpy Hooves -- good-natured, well meaning, and simple in her ways -- ever dislike such a wonderful season as Hearth's Warming? She has her reasons, and she makes it a point not to think about them. Still, the season gets her down, and the last thing she needs at this time of year is a special delivery for none other than Queen Chrysalis, herself. It might not be the greatest day of her life, but this delivery still might mean more to the mare they all know as "Derpy" than anypony could have imagined. It is a difficult thing to come face-to-face with a creature who truly understands -- and consumes -- hearts, especially at a time of year when one's heart is doing its best to stave off memories of a time not so very long ago.

This is NOT "A Christmas Carol" with Derpy Hooves as Ebenezer Scrooge. That would be inane (and maybe pretty awesome, but still inane.) Instead, it's an examination of love and the nature of the heart, and a look at one of the reasons why some of us just can't help feeling a little out of sorts at a time of year that is supposed to be marked by joy. There are a few laughs here and there, and there might -- just maybe -- be a happy ending. Still, don't come looking for a warm fuzzies dispenser. You won't get it.

A Misadventure of Derpy Hooves.

Or was it Ditzy Doo?

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This story is a sequel to The Greatest Day of Her Life

Derpy finds herself tasked with a strange mission: deliver an enchanted artifact to the leader of a band of pirates so that they can be tracked and brought to justice. What she doesn't see coming is the fact that Captain Magenta-with-a-Saffron-Stripe-Beard might not be quite the pony she had anticipated. It's amazing what you can learn about a pony over a cup of steaming tea and a little mortal peril.

The second iteration of "The Misadventures of Derpy Hooves."

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This story is a sequel to I'm a Cat!

Additional tag: [Cute]

It's Hearth's Warming in the Rainbow household! It's a time of family, fun, and presents. How will Dashie react to her father having to work on such a special day? What gifts will she get? What adorable shenanigans await her and her family?

The quality level of this story was massively improved thanks to Hopeless Appraisal.

Author's Note:
My second attempt at first person Dashie was supposed to be out for Christmas, but you can see how well that worked out. I hope you still find it enjoyable.

Yeah, I was bored today after writing the Flutterbat story so I decided to write a fic about Diamond Tiara, it mostly involves Diamond Tiara yelling at the reader and the reader laughing at her... It's pretty Uber exciting... and I didn't really care about the ending... yeah...

Editor: The Lunar Toaster

Everypony is her own worst critic, but few take it to the extreme that Derpy does. Still, where friendship and magic abound, a helping hoof is never far away, if only she'll reach out and take it.

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Pinkie asks Spike to keep Maud company until she gets off work, but he can't just sit there and say nothing to Maud, right? But she barely talks back, so he continues filling the silence, and... well, he should have stayed quiet.

An entry from the /fic/ write-off "A Matter of Perspective."

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Music has a language all its own, but apparently not a universal one. Especially not to those birds outside.

Partway through her morning practice routine—and routine it is—Octavia seems to have gained an audience. Well, if that mare wants to listen, she'll get a good show.

Expanded from the tenth-place finisher in /fic/'s first minific write-off, "What Lies Beneath."

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Dinky Hooves goes out with a flawless plan for Derpy’s Hearth’s Warming gift. She has only to make the perfect pastry present a reality. And along the way, she’ll find an even better one.

My entry for the Secret Santa Jingle-Off.

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Derpy arrives to work late, as usual, and finds herself tasked with the delivery of a package to a recipient whom her boss describes as "a crotchety old unicorn," who lives in the Everfree Forest. With her job on the line, Derpy ends up going above and beyond the call of duty, outflying and outrunning dragons, parasprites, river monsters, and an empty stomach, all in the name of making what would seem to be a simple delivery.
Unfortunately for Derpy, this delivery is anything but what it seems.

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