It quickly became clear to Nightmare Moon that she needs sunlight, whether she likes it or not. Rarity, on the other hoof, doesn't understand; if she's the good guy in her and her sister's age long feud, how come she- or anybody -would need such a dreadful thing?

Yet bringing it up to her leader was a mistake.

Four alicorns to unite the races and protect the kingdom of Equestria. That's how the old legend goes. Years after its creation two sisters are born, one an alicorn and the other a unicorn. One became angry at the other's actions, and ended up sealing the fate for the two with a spell that had unforeseen consequences...

Years later when Celestia is a name all but forgotten to the flames of the sun, Luna is on a desperate hunt for any signs of her sister. Cadence and Flurry Heart have been born while Luna still believes Celestia is the fourth alicorn of the age old story, unbeknownst to her the dark secrets that lie with her sister's wings, and a very important mare hidden in the streets of Canterlot... But nobody's panicking. Right?

After Lesson Zero Twilight makes the decsion to get to know the citizens of Ponyville better and make some more friends. With this in mind she decides accompany Applejack on a visit the Stonehoof Martial arts dojo and meet the family that runs it. It just happened that stormy night would change the lives of the Stonehoof clan forever with the arrival of Stonehoof's old friend Stormy Night and his son Wild Tempest. Martial arts hi-jinx ensue as challenges arise, duels are fought, and rivals begin to show up looking to even the score... With Twilight and her friends are stuck right in the thick of it.

Yin and Yang has Never been so much fun...

(This story is a Fusion of Friendship is Magic with Ranma 1/2, ponifying the Ranma cast and meshing them into the world as if they were always there. Thus events will play out differently. Both from Ranma and MLP. Big Thanks to Prosopeio for helping with the concept and editing)

As the Princess of Friendship, the only thing Twilight Sparkle loves as much as books, reading, books, making new friends, books, spending time with her friends, and...books...

...is spreading the magic of friendship. And one easy way to do that is to introduce your friends to each other.

In need of a weekend away from the castle before heading out to the Crystal Empire to spend time with her family, Twilight decides to take a little vacation to the human world...and brings three of her newest friends along.

After all, if Princess Ember, Moondancer, and Starlight Glimmer are all Twilight's friends, surely they'll get along well with each other and with Sunset Shimmer!

Right?

(Cover compiled from various source vectors.)

This story is a sequel to Starlight Rising

After Starlight had been sent to Canterlot, Trixie's control over Twilight continued to intensify with each passing day. Now that things have returned to normal and Starlight having been crowned "The Warrior Princess," all attention turns to Twilight. The princesses and Twilight's friends decide enough is enough. They have decided that Trixie's control over Twilight must be broken.

After not seeing Twilight Sparkle for years, Princess Celestia is surprised when Twilight shows up at the castle, needing a foalsitter for the daughter Celestia never knew she had. Princess Celestia agrees to foalsit for the young filly on short notice with deeper motives than a simple foalsitting job. The little filly is far from normal and the more Celestia learns about her and Twilight, the more she wishes she hadn't.

Celestia is determined to find out the truth about this young filly. But will she like what she finds?

Sex tag for the mention of sex but there is no sex.
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Twilight Sparkle is an expert in unicorn magic, but earth pony magic remains a mystery to her. The books in her library have very little information about the earth tribe's abilities, other than their famous strength. Twilight is determined to uncover their secrets.

What she learns will change her life.

And it just might change Applejack's life as well.

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Spike’s having a great time with his new hobby, pyromancy.

Twilight has a few concerns. Mainly, that one mishap could cause all of Ponyville to burn down. So, of course, she takes a few precautionary measures.

Just a few.

[ Inspired off Season 5 Finale - Nightmare Moon Verse ]
Social reject, blank flank, and failed candidate for Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, Twilight Sparkle's life couldn't get anymore depressing even if she tried. Yet still she looks to the other things in her life to get by, such as her job selling donuts at Joe's Bakery, her best friend Smarty Pants, as well as her inspiration to someday be as great as The Great and Powerful Trixie herself! Life isn't as bad as it may seem, and she enjoys the simplicity of her daily routine, the peace of her recluse world. That is until suddenly she is targeted by the current ruling body of Equestria, Nightmare Moon herself!? Perhaps she spoke too soon. Better run Twilight, destiny is calling!

Nightmare Moon has won, and the world has been shrouded in eternal night. But hope still lives. The land of Equestria is currently divided between the armies of the usurper and those of the Dawn Militia. However, the greatest danger to the rebellion may not be the dreaded Mare of the Moon, but her lieutenant, Eclipse–formerly known as Twilight Sparkle.