In another world, Answer Jim was just Jim: the janitor for a school in Salt Lake City's suburbs. In the current one, he ekes out a living collecting scrap and food, barely holding back the gray that eats the world and everything in it. Even souls.

But he finds a precious treasure in a box. A brown box in a world of gray. Inside that box is color, and life, and a warm summer breeze. Inside, is a filly who calls herself Celestia.

She's more than she seems.

Cover Art by the talented Silfoe - used with permission.

Edited by Minds Eye
Prereading by: Carapace, ThatOneWriter

MMDG Finalist

Behind Celestia's graceful smile and kind eyes, secrets are hidden with a thousand years of practice. The whispered legends of her depravity hide a dark grain of truth, hidden in the mists of time: the clash with Nightmare Moon left her with scars that will never heal.

This was written before Season 4: it's in a Season 3 universe.
An eighth chapter, by Icebox Froggie, is on its way, and will be added to the story at some point.

Wonderful Cover Art By: PonySlayer, aka JonnySalami
Pre-Readers:
Mailbox Bomber (From Bronyville Forums)
Proofreaders:
Ininsaki (From Bronyville Forums)
Editors:
Craine
Sorren
The 11th Wonder

He never wanted to be a part of anything illegal; even if he didn't have much love for ponies. He was just some guy. Some cynic that happened to live his life in Equestria, trying to live his day to day life in relative comfort and minimal contact with ponies. But through after some coaxing from his friends (read as blackmail) he was forced to attempt to steal the royal crowns from the palace and caught in the act. However, given a chance to redeem himself, the thief is offered the choice to become Princess Celestia's royal attendant.

With little other choice, this would be thief's life is turned on it's head. And now instead of a steady inconspicuous life, filled with ease and mediocrity, his life is now one of warmth, excitement, and a friendship that can only be forged once a thief begins honoring the sun.

As the Sun rises we honor our Princess with tales of her life.

100-500 word mini-fics based on prompts from Protect Celestia and the collaboration thread. Please feel free to join us in this undertaking.

-Celestia's Paladin, Admin and Founder of Protect Celestia of FiMFiction.net

What a foolish man to come here and reach so high.

You thought to love even the sun and that she might, somehow, come to love you. As if she could ever love some sad, misshapen thing.

And you changed yourself, so utterly, so horribly. A useless, broken mockery of what she was.

And now? Now all you have are your memories.

*****

Wrote this for the Most Dangerous Game Contest.

Simple poems about Celestia and Luna's warriors. Telling of their honor and loyalty through trials and tribulations.

Oh night of Storms what hast thou brought?
An outsider so different yet so alike.
Oh lord of Change what hast thou caught?
A Paragon of Storms by thunder’s strike.

A Golden Empire Shining Bright.
The ruler benevolent and kind.
A Republic for those who love the Night.
The leader with a presence of mind.

Oh night of Storms what shall we do?
Don’t give in to hate, don’t give in to fear.
Oh lord of Change would you give us a clue?
A Paragon of Storms is growing near.

Is this a tale about one who fell?
When it comes only time will tell.

(Sonnet of the storm, written by unknown year 264 Celestial rule)

I believed that I knew how the universe worked. That my purpose in life was to enjoy it to the fullest and not look back. Not a bad life if you ask me although it seems the universe had other plans. On one night all that I knew took a drastic turn. Not only did I find myself in completely different world separated from my quiet life I found myself in that world. Armed with my foolish pride, my hidden self, alien knowledge and the art of deception I took my first steps on a journey with no end in sight...

Rated Teen: Violence, Blood, Brief Language

The world has been ravaged by darkness and chaos. Monsters and demons run amok in the world, destroying everything that every pony holds dear. Unspeakable horrors and malevolent forces gather to shift the balance between order and chaos. Yet there is hope...

Join Princess Celestia as she embarks on a journey to the Lhorse mountains, where she hopes to find enlightenment and atonement. But before her spiritual journey can begin, she must first let go of her painful past and awaken the powerful magic sleeping within her. Empowered as the Sorceress Supreme, Celestia will test her limits against the most terrifying creatures the world has ever known.

Dr. Strange and all respective characters are owned by Marvel.
Princess Celestia and all respective characters are owned by Hasbro.

Big huge thank you goes to Bronyman1995, Flutterguy89, and Aquamarine-Rubie for the use of their OCs.

And to Avenging-Hobbits, Looney Lunar Avenger and The Invincible Iron Brony for being proofreaders on this project. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at their stories and read the work they've done.

Hoofcuffs - Bronyman1995
Redeye - Flutterguy89
Auriaco and Vibrant Note - Aquamarine-Rubie

Celestia's life hasn't been as fun as you might think. When she was younger, her parents were too busy for her. As she grew up, she became more detached from the little ponies around her. Luckily, she had a friend who would be there with her forever.

Celestia is the beloved ruler of her subjects. But she is lonely, her heart aching for companionship. When a mysterious pegasus crashes outside the castle, it seems Celestia may have what her heart yearns for...

(Story idea, OCs and cover image courtesy of Ebony Stallion.)