The war is finally over. We ponies have lost. Our plan to convert humanity into ponies has failed. Hundreds of thousands are dead. Homes destroyed. Our nation is shattered and near annihilation. All because we underestimated humanity and their refusal to become like us.

I alone now hold the fate of my people in my hooves against the humans who want nothing more than to destroy us for the so called atrocities we have committed against them. I've lost my friends one way or another. My family. My fellow Princesses.

I have but one duty and that is, reluctantly, to see that we are shown mercy.

I'm just afraid of the cost. Or what I will learn from this.

Based on The Conversion Bureau series.

Pre-Read by bahatumay and Chaotic Note

Edited by Biker_Dash and wlam and Bemmo

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Rainbow Dash and Rarity spend Hearth's Warming Eve in Canterlot shopping for gifts. As the night goes on, spirits are high and one pony's dream even comes true.

Edited by Vertigo-01

Artwork by Jowybean

Audio Reading by TyriusTheVA

After realizing her errs and is on her way to reformation, Starlight Glimmer then reflects onto her fillyhood up to today. In midway she began thinking about her old friend, Sunburst, and how their friendship unintentionally ended.

A major point of her becoming secluded against reality, Starlight wants to fix everything among her past and reunite with her old friend...

Inspired by (Christmas, somehow) and another Armin Van Buuren song, "Going Wrong" (A very beautiful song too, one of this Dutch DJ's best tracks).

Sorry about the lateness of the publishment, my attention disorder got the better of me (again).

Thank you very much Dragonfoxgirl for making this beautiful work of art!

When a colt named "Bad Dude" storms into Celestia's personal study and declares himself as her latest arch enemy, the Princess can't help but nearly gush from the sight. As perhaps the cutest villain Celestia has ever encountered, she hurriedly calls for Luna to meet him as well.

But is there more to "Bad Dude" than his cute exterior would suggest?

No. No there is not.

Now with a youtube reading! HERE!

It's that time of year again. Hearth's Warming is on its way in Equestria, and ponies are getting festive just like every other year. But, when Pinkie Pie asks Rainbow Dash to hang up the lights on Sugarcube Corner, she'll face a challenge tougher than opening peanut butter jars and having a lasso contest with Applejack.

EDIT: What?? My story is on the popular list at 8:12 PM on December 24th, 2014???? It's a Christmas miracle!

12/25/14: Still going strong...
Late evening of 12/25/14: Aaaaaannd... it's gone.

Cover art by Aurora-Borealis

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The whole day was going so far so good for Rarity. She had a full stock of dresses that were ready to be sold. But, this "normal" day is going to change when a... "unique" costumer visits the Carousel Boutique.

On the day of a momentous holiday such as Hearth's Warming, citizens all over Equestria celebrate their nation's founding, and thus get gifts for this joyous occasion. However, there are those, with a certain little filly named Diamond Tiara, who forget about others who don't have the privilege of getting what you wish for in one day.

So, her father, Filthy Rich, comes to a resolution of requesting a simple task right before the holiday starts: to have Diamond earn her presents instead, by doing at least one selfless act for others. What Diamond Tiara doesn't know is that perhaps another foal, or three, may be able to help her along the way as well.

Note: Takes place before Crusaders of the Lost Mark.

EDIT 12/27/15: In the popular stories section!

A month or so after the Battle of the Bands, Principal Celestia calls Sunset Shimmer and friends to her office, for a long-overdue discussion.

Edited and smoothed over with help from the ever-patient Little Jackie Papercut.

Starlight Glimmer goes to the market to buy things and make new friends.

Both of those things are made incredibly difficult by the ponies at the market.

Reading by DRWolf!

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Another reading by Doug_!

Twilight Sparkle is a gifted student when it comes to math and science, but even the smartest unicorns can struggle to control their magical abilities. And when precision fails her in her latest assignment for art class, Princess Celestia is more than happy to offer her help in overcoming the challenge.

To some extent, at least.

Cover art: Celestia Napping by Skecchiart.

Thanks to Noble Thought for pre-reading.