(Only rated teen because of language at a point or two)
Would've... Could've... Should've...
What happens when someone you love goes off the "deep end?"
What happens if you were the only one who could've done something to stop the downward spiral?
What happens if you stood by and did nothing?
Fear not, there is still time to correct your mistake. But you better go now.

After the attack on Canterlot Castle, a changeling named Kraz is ordered to retrieve a friend from Ponyville. The punishment for leaving the hive was imprisonment for life, or even worse, being executed by Queen Chrysalis herself. Kraz has two options: disobey Queen Chrysalis and be executed; or bring his friend back to the hive and watch him suffer for his actions. As if that weren't bad enough, how is Kraz supposed to find a changeling amidst so many ponies?

Edit: Now a collaborative effort with Loyal2Luna

Commander Shepard has been through a lot, but now that the Reaper War's over he can finally relax and take a little R&R, right? Soak up the sun, grab a few drinks, spend some quality time with Tali, introduce a new race to the galaxy... wait, what?

In the aftermath of the war, a new species has been discovered amidst the destruction and fire. A species that have access to powers never seen before, powers which could prove vital to the continuation of galactic survival.

The Citadel Council has elected to send Shepard, along with the rest of the crew of the Normandy, to introduce Equestria to the universe outside of their solar system.

Now Shepard must wade through obstructive bureaucrats, antagonistic journalists, and the odd, angry prince in order to bring Equestria into a new age of space and adventure.

So settle in, it's going to be one hell of a vacation!

Now has it's own TvTropes page

When you take a detour, you go a little out of your way to go around, then come back to your previous path and continue to your destination. You don't really think about it much, and it normally doesn't take that long. However, for Jake Weston, his plane, and the two automobiles he was hauling, this was not a normal detour. Get ready, because he's not returning to his previous path anytime soon.
(I encourage everyone to continue reading through the first few chapters even if they find the writing to be "amateur". This is my first fic, and the writing will improve as you move on. Also keep an eye out for the sequel coming soon! Thanks!)

At first glance, Princess Luna's charioteers might appear to be little more than Royal Guards dressed in festive apparel for Nightmare Night. However, there is far more to the story than that - the Night Guards once played a pivotal role in the history of Equestria, and have sacrificed more for their beloved princess than most ponies are even aware of.