Even when all hope is gone, there may not even be any on the horizon. But it never hurts to keep a sliver of hope in the back of your mind.

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

Based upon this Flash: LINK by Swomswom
Reading by Slashawar: LINK

Big brother best friend... Forever...

Hush now, quiet now, prepare for the path ahead...

OC made by DanteIncognito, as well as the artwork provided.

Memories are all that count in the very end.

Why me, of all ponies, must I be punished?

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Inspired in part by the coverart
Dear Princess Celestia,

Today I learned...

For more than a millennium, it was believed that the princesses were immortal. But as time marched ever forward, it become clear that even the alicorns won't live forever.

Princess Celestia is at the end of her life.

While Equestria must find a way to cope with this new reality, those that are truly suffering are those closest to her. None are struggling as much as her sister, Princess Luna. Not only is she forced to handle the duties of ruling Equestria and taking care of the transition, she must also cope with the imminent death of her beloved sister.

Image source.

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Equestria was attacked by demons after a crack to Tartarus opened. The races of the world gathered together to push back the tide of demons so the Elements of Harmony could get close enough to close the crack. Everyone played their part and the day was won, but not without loss.

The six mares of the Elements of Harmony now must say good-bye to a dear friend that wasn't even of their world to begin with. His last request is to simply hear them sing a song before he passes on.

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One-Shotober Story#6 10/6/2013
Thanks to Mr101 and Timps for pre-reading

Dinky has grown up enough to stay home by herself while her mother Derpy is out making deliveries. But Dinky isn't so happy about this when a major storm rolls in from the Everfree Forest and her mother doesn't come home that night.