Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are all friends. Together, they can do anything! They, as the Cutie Mark Crusaders, will find a way to earn their cutie marks!
But trouble arises when Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle get their cutie marks and leave Scootaloo alone as the only crusader left.

If I have to say this story was inspired by anything, I'd say it was inspired by BlackGryph0n and Bassik's song: Crusader.

It's an amazing song, and I feel inspired by it in some ways.

Sweetie Belle has a problem with ignoring the truth, especially when those around her just accept a lie. So like any CMC, she digs deeper into a mystery that seemingly cannot be solved. What she finds however, will change her life indefinitely.

Art by Anarchy

Pony Joe awakens before the dawn each morning, readies himself for his day, and then walks through Canterlot's cold and silent streets to his doughnut shop.

Life has become pretty mundane for Joe, but as he serves his customers and chats with his regulars he realizes that he has come to rely on that repetition...he relies on it to keep from remembering.

As a casual utterance by a new customer sends Joe into a spiral of haunting memories we learn about his life...and what he must give up if he wishes to move beyond his past.

Spitfire has been distraught ever since the conflict she had with Soarin at the tryouts for the Equestria Games, and as she recalled her past failures, these feelings have only built up inside of her since. When her depression becomes too large for her to hide, Soarin notices her plight just before Spitfire can react. How will he react to the emotions she has been bottling up for a long time?

Celestia writes a letter not addressed to anyone where she reflects on her life and the rising threats raised towards Equestria. Feeling as though she is no longer able to protect her subjects, she expects death to grab her soon, but when Luna arrives after she has finished writing, can she comfort her dear sister and restore hope in her heart?

Twilight Sparkle has a new experimental treatment to try out on Screwy's psychosis. A successful result could lead to a cure for dozens of similarly-afflicted ponies.

Screwy, however, has other plans. Can Twilight's magic fix her against her will?

Written for The Writeoff Association's "Illusion of Choice" contest.

Caring Heart, Wandering Love, Button Mash and Shortcut used to be a family. But when one leaves can Caring Heart keep her suddenly smaller family together? (formerly Caring Heart, Firm Hoof)

When nights draw long, Luna's mind wanders.

Celestia slumbers peacefully down the hall. With whom can she discuss her worries?

(The events within take place between Seasons One and Two.)

Starlight Glimmer has finally achieved what she was trying to accomplish, and...she soon discovers that maybe it was for the best, that she was foiled by the Elements.

Coverart is not mine, it belongs to Acesential on DeviantArt. Link to their page: http://acesential.deviantart.com/

Rainbow Dash, best pony, fastest flier in Equestria, all around awesome mare, was called upon to help with the wedding of her friend's big brother. And hey, she never leaves her friends hanging! Of course, when it turned out some kind of bug thing had replaced the bride, Rainbow was more then ready to fight. Heck, even after it seemed all hope was lost, the pegasus refused to give up.

So when she saw Shining Armor charge up a final spell, she smirked.

But when that spell reached her and flung her against the wall, her smirk devolved into shock...

Cover art is a combination of Deception is Magic vector by Helios and Sonic Rainboom Version One by SkyRings.