Dearest Shining Armor,

By the time you read this, I’ll be long gone.

Originally a one-shot written during a very trying time, but many people asked for a continuation. You can read the first chapter by itself if you wish, and that may even be advisable, but I still hope that you'll enjoy the rest.

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I am eternal, and death is my steadfast companion. The passing of each generation of my little ponies weighs on me; every one of them is a fleeting, irreplaceable treasure, a snowflake dancing 'round a fire. I want to save all of them; I have the ability to save a few. I have saved none.

Celestia and Iroh share some afternoon tea and sagely advice over a game of Pai Sho.

Credits for original idea and editing go to my good friend Cthulhu.

Credits for the picture go to itcamefrom4chan.

Iroh is a character from Avatar: The Last Airbender, in case anyone didn't know and was wondering.

Discord has turned good, Twilight has gained her wings, and all is well in Equestria. However, Discord begins to help Twilight in the library, and they begin to find books and scrolls telling of the Princess' past. The seeds of doubt begin to be planted, and Discord is the one to water with chocolate rain. We'll get to see, in this sequel to my story "Equestrian Darkness", who really pulls the strings... and further more... Why.

One year ago, the small town of Ponyville suffered a catastrophe that left it in shambles. In search of answers, and at the behest of the surviving royalty, Written Scroll begins his years-long quest to compile the definitive accounts of those who witnessed the darkest time in Ponyville's history.

WHY DOES EVERYPONY THINK I HAVE A KITCHEN?!

I mean, um, hi, my name's Fluttershy. And I don't have a kitchen. But um… everypony seems to think I do… So here's my story about the day when everypony suddenly realized it… I don't know why it happened all on one day, but it did.

When the mane six go to see a Wonderbolt's show in Canterlot, Fluttershy decides to not go as crowds of that size make her too nervous. So, Princess Celestia decides to spend the day with her instead while her friends are away. The two decide to play a few simple games of chess to pass the time...

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You will be Fluttershy, and you will have difficulty facing what will happen to Twilight.

(This fic was written in response to a kind-of-sort-of challenge... dare... thing... from an Equestria Daily pre-reader.)

"A little magic practice won't hurt. After all what harm could Sweetie Belle possibly do?" That thought comes back to bite Rarity when she agrees to help Sweetie Belle practice her magic.

One slip up later and *poof* Rarity is regressed to a foal. Thankfully her mind is intact but now she's no longer the big sister.

Sweetie Belle will have to care for her "little sister" until she can find a way to turn Rarity back. All the while Rarity is certainly not going to enjoy being a foal again, especially one in the care of Sweetie Belle.

Rated Teen just to be safe.

Poems are a window to the soul—a lens of wonder that reveals the beauty of the world around us. In this collection, nine of the fandom's most talented poets hold that prism up to the ponies we all cherish.

The poems in this anthology cover all main characters and a wide spectrum of Equestrian life, and range in style from strict form to free verse. We've presented them in an order that showcases the collection's wide variety of styles and themes. There's also an index if you're looking for a favorite subject, author, or poetic form.

It is our hope that this effort can make readers unfamiliar with poetry consider ponies in a new way—and in doing so, also show that poetry can be approachable, honest, and amazing.

A list of contributors follows below. Endless thanks—this project would not have been possible without you.

Poets:
darf
Aquillo
Horizon
The Illusive Badgerpony
PersianJuliet
Cynewulf
ambion
ForeverFreest
Defoloce

Fimfic Editing and Arrangement: darf
Organization and Creative Oversight: darf, Horizon
Cover Art: Pony Horse Nice-guy
ToC Lettering: Spaerk