We don't know a lot about the pink-coated and multi-hued mane princess; we know that she is the Crystal Princess and that she was Twilight Sparkle's foalsitter. What we don't know, however, is what happened from the time after Sombra was banished to present day Equestria... So what did happen?

Sonata and Adagio are constantly wondering where Aria is sneaking off to in the middle of the night and they end up making a shocking discovery about what she's been up to.

When Twilight went back home, she left Sunset Shimmer to the care of her friends. Thirty moons later, she returns to Equestria, seeking judgment for her crimes from her former mentor, hoping that some form of punishment - a stint in the royal dungeons, perhaps - will help her come to terms with the past. If only it were that easy.

Can a rift like the one that has grown between Sunset Shimmer and Princess Celestia even be closed at all?

A story of past mistakes, resentment, the possibility of forgiveness, and hope.

A rather terrific dramatic reading of this story performed by Goombasa is available here!

Sunset returns home for the holidays seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.

Warning contains: Comforting and excessive tears.

Cover art credits to Mrs.1989, who graciously gave me permission to use his art.

Graciously edited by MikeWalker.

After finding a chess set in the library's storage closet, Twilight is eager to play a few games and turns to Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Teaching the two most competitive ponies in Ponyville a new game should be a snap, right? RIGHT?!

It's tough being a big brother having to babysit your little sister. When you have to babysit her while waiting for your girlfriend to come so you can confess your love to her...its even tougher. Let's watch as Shining Armor, professional big brother and monster slayer, has to deal with a Twilight Sparkle and her runaway imagination. Lets watch as he has to protect her from the monsters that live in her dreams and hide in closet; all the while trying to set up the perfect sate with his lady-Cadence.

Easy, after all...there are no monsters in your closet, right?

Big thanks to Elric of Melinpony for the editing and revising

How did Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo meet? Here's my take on it.

Scootaloo doesn't have any friends, and is quite lonely... but one day she sees a cyan pegasus mare with a rainbow colored mane doing tricks. Amazed by the mare's talent and cool demeanor, Scootaloo tries to befriend her... but can't really get through to her. But then Hearts and Hooves Day - a day for ponies to let their friends, family or significant others know how much they mean to each other - arrives, and Scootaloo gets an idea...

Not a shipping fic, although it sort of is in a way. After all, it's about how Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo became friends.

Scootaloo has always been a filly with big dreams, but can they all come true?
At the very least, she can always follow in the hoofsteps of her hero, right?

(For an amazing follow-up/side-story, please read Shine by The Descendant.)
( Muffinz has written an awesome instrumental track here: EQBeats Page. Check it out!)
(Another great song here written by Fifths89 over on Youtube: Tiny Wings. Give it a listen!)

(This iteration of the story has been cancelled. Detailed explanation + silver lining/glimmer of hope here)

Rainbow Dash always had a thing for First Officer Soarin of the Wonderbolts, even without realizing he could be such a sweet pony once she got to know him a little better. However, her affections are already tied up with the newly adopted Scootaloo, who needs guidance and care when a new disorder rears its ugly head. There's not much room in her heart for a stallion, is there?

Unfortunately, her life will get even more complicated as the Mane Six join the Wonderbolts to face a mysterious darkness in the distant land of Saddle Arabia. She must remain strong, because her entire world is about to come crashing around her ears. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel, or will everything she endured simply bring more pain down the road?

(Rated teen for the occasional instances of strong language, suggestive scenes, and scattered ponies drinkin' themselves stupid!

Chapter headers by: SparkBrony

Former editor: ShootingStar159)