Twilight's friends may not be immortal like her, but she's not going to let a stupid little thing like death get in the way of friendship. Now the ruler of Equestria, Princess Twilight Sparkle discovers the truth of life after death: More life. Armed with this new knowledge, Twilight ventures from Canterlot Castle to find and befriend the reincarnations of her oldest friends, whether they like it or not.

Image used with permission of Heavens and Asteri

Feature box story of December 27, 2013. Thanks, everyone!

On one of her rare (very much so) days off from royal duties, Princess Twilight just wants a little time to herself without having to resolve any crazy shenanigans of her subjects (magic, science, magical science, and the always informative sex-ed). Of course, such a blessing is mere wishful thinking in Ponyville.

Discord drops by looking to show the lavender alicorn his newest invention; Chaos Ball, a game for the whole family which combines all the greatness of bowling, chess, and dodgeball (hail the almighty bag of randomness). She doesn't want to play, of course, but the spirit of chaos has ways (many involving five-eyed, mini-skirt wearing, winged lizard/squirrel hybrids) of getting ponies to do what he wants.

Can Princess Twilight beat the draconequus at his own game, or will she suffer permanent psychological damage from playing?

Survey: "She's screwed."

This story is a sequel to Past Sins

Touch, Smell, Taste, Hearing, Sight

This is the order the five senses develop in for foals as they rest, cradled in the warm safety of a mother’s womb. But for one, her womb was a thorn bush in the dark of night. For one, the safety and warmth that should have carried her into the world was replaced with pain and cold.

These are Nyx's first hours.

I'd heard about the TV show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic from my college roommate who is way too into the show. Disturbingly so, actually, but good gravy I would never watch the darned thing! What am I, five? I've got better things to do with my time than watch a silly little girl's show. However, that didn't stop... something from transporting me into the world of the show, so here I am... in Equestria... trying to get home. This is gonna be interesting.

Special thanks to GuyFace, Jack Kellar, Storm Shaker, Spiffy McSquee, and Goober Trooper for helping me with this one!

This story is a sequel to Therapist Visit

"It's time now for a new change to come. You've grown up, and your new life has begun."

That may be true, but is she ready for it?

Princess Twilight Sparkle calls a therapist to her room in the middle of the night to talk about her new transformation.

Prereading assistance provided by Frederick and Malus Scriptor.

Part of the Therapist Visit Series. Takes place after Luna's Therapist Visit and before Chrysalis' visit.

Ponies get older over time. They slow down. This is a part of life. But Rarity, Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie can keep pursuing their dreams as they get older. Rainbow Dash can't. This is her last chance to be a Wonderbolt, and despite working her tail off, she's not getting any better. In fact, she's getting slower. She just wants things to be fair. She wants one last chance to achieve her dream.

She wants to be faster.

This is what happens when she gets her wish.

A three part story.

Featured 10/7-10/9/13. Posted to Equestria Daily on 5/2/14.

Now with a sequel.
MEDALS AND RIBBONS:

This story is part of Twilight's Library because of Skeeter the Lurker.

Twilight's Library Ribbon

And

It also won Skeeter the Lurker's medal.

Skeeter the Lurker's medal

Entry for the Writer's Group Contest & the Rainbow Dash Contest.

Winner, 2nd place, Rainbow Dash Contest.

Voted in by Twenty Great Stories on 11/3/13.

Voted in by The Royal Guard, March 2014

Edited by: SpaceCommie, Cola Bubble Gum

Artwork by: 2135D

An earlier draft of this cover art was featured on EQD.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. Things seem to be falling through the cracks lately. Spike thinks I should go see the doctor, but...

Twilight Sparkle has earned quite a reputation in her young life. She's helped defeat Nightmare Moon and Discord, saved Ponyville from a rampaging Ursa Minor and a swarm of Pinkie Pie clones, authored the best-selling HUMAN trilogy of novels, and was recently crowned Equestria's fourth Alicorn princess. With so much fame attached to her name, it's no wonder she's offered the chance to adapt her HUMAN trilogy to Crystalvision. The question to ask is, how long will it take before the lavender princess cracks under the stress of balancing her royal duties with leading HUMAN's production? Probably Definitely sooner than she expects.

The first few chapters actually follow up the events of The Bold, The Brash, and The Beautiful, in turn setting up everything for the HUMAN sequel proper. Reading that story isn't necessary to enjoy or understand this one, however.

Cover art provided by the amazing Mattatatta.

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity are visiting the DELOS resort. It consists of 3 worlds where guests can live out their every fantasy. There's Aviworld; the fast and furious lifestyle of Ancient Pegasopolis. Magicworld; nobility and magic duels of Ye Olde Canterlot. And Dodgeworld; adventures in the Dodge settlements of the Equestrian mid-west. Each world is maintained by reliable cybermagic technology, and run by lifelike robot ponies. The robots are programmed to provide guests with an unforgettable vacation, and the technology is designed to provide all of it in complete safety. Here one can relieve frustrations and satisfy desires; all in a controlled environment. The trio of friends know they'll enjoy their stay at DELOS; the ultimate resort where nothing can possibly go wrong . . . go wrong . . . go wrong . . . gooooo wwwwwrrrrrooooonnnnnggggg.

Ponified adaptation of Michael Crichton's Westworld.

Pinkie Pie has a talk with Ditzy.