Rainbow Dash has liked Fluttershy for a while. Like she like-likes her. A lot. With the advice of Applejack, Rainbow swallows her pride and goes for it.

A late Valentine's Day story starring my favorite ship, what could be better?

There have always been myths surrounding the mysterious Everfree Forest. Its mysterious origins, its unnatural feel to those that brave its depths, the odd curses and hexes it seems to birth. Since the days before the Alicorn sisters' rule, one story has been told to young colts and fillies, of a protective spirit deep inside, that wards off the dangers of the woods, and safely leads any lost children home.

A story for kids, to make the world seem less scary. However, when Dinky finds herself lost, the story's validity is brought into question when she spots a glowing white deer staring at her from the trees.

How does one continue to find a reason to live when they've been cursed with an eternal life? A lonely spirit, the last of her kind - or so they think.

Athanasia [ ath-uh-ney-zhuh ]
Noun
Derived from the Greek a-, 'without', and thantos 'death'. Meaning eternal life.

In Maretime Bay, the Hearts and Hooves Day tradition is not yet widely accepted among the ponies. However, Sunny Starscout and Zipp Storm both want Hitch to be their Valentine. As the situation unfolded, it became increasingly tense.

Cover Art by PrixyDaRobo

It’s been a couple of months since Opaline was defeated, and the ponies are getting ready for Hearts and Hooves Day which is right around the corner, but when the dragons don’t know what Hearts and Hooves Day is, it’s up to the ponies and Spike to show them the spirit of the holiday, and are the ponies missing something important when it comes to not panicking about new arrivals, especially on Hearts and Hooves Day?

Takes place in an alternate universe where the dragons visit the ponies on special occasions.

Walking home from work one night, I encounter a lost pony sitting cold and alone in the local play park.
I can't just leave her there in the rain on valentine's day

As Ponyville charges head first into modernity, Rainbow Dash lives a quiet life in the clouds with her husband Soarin, and her son Prism. Famous, retired, still the record holder of nearly everything the Wonderbolts had to offer, Rainbow has achieved all her life's dreams and more.

But, for some reason, she's still dreaming of something. A nameless, faceless colt she sees in an endless sky with a single defining trait to him: her eyes. Who is he? Why does he keep showing up? What does it mean? She doesn't know yet, but she's determined to find out.

The problem with knowledge, however, is that it always comes with a price.

Set in my 'Bright Future' universe which diverges from canon after season 4.

Edited by the lovely Comma typer.

Once upon a time, in a story we all know and love. There was a unicorn, who shined as bright as the sun, she was a prodigy in magic and Princess Celestia’s prized pupil. One day, she was sent to Ponyville and met her best friends: Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy. She and her friends were able to defeat any foe that came their way, and spread friendship and harmony throughout Equestria... that is, until Opaline Arcana came, she wanted power, all of it, she even stole the dragon magic, and became a Fire Alicorn. Twilight knew she wouldn’t be able to stop her, so instead, she put Ponykind’s magic into three gems, and put an invisi-bubble around Equestria, so that the evil Alicorn could never harm them again, but the seeds she had planted started growing until each of the three tribes took their gem and separated. Until an earth pony, Sunny Starscout reunited Equestria with Izzy Moonbow, Pipp Petals, Zipp Storm, and Hitch Trailblazer in one MASSIVE quest. Together, they created new magic and defeated the alicorn that even Twilight couldn’t beat.

But I’m trailing off, aren’t I? Ahem, you know that story, obviously, but I wanna show you a story, where Twilight Sparkle, Sunny Starscout, and their friends existed simultaneously.

"There are twelve Elements of Harmony, but only eleven are known so far." Twilight read as she flipped to the next page. "Honesty, Selflessness, Kindness, Empathy, Laughter, Creativity, Generosity, Confidence, Loyalty, Courage, and Hope, the twelfth is a total mystery..."

You found my book in the library. Cracking the cover, you found me waiting for you inside.

My name is Princess Twilight Sparkle. I am trapped in my book and need your help to get out of here. I'd do anything to get out of here.

Please help me.

You have to help me.

Please.

Featured 2/6/24 — 2/10/24
Featured on Equestria Daily 2/9/24

Thanks to ScreamQueen3 for looking over and providing feedback on this story ahead of time!

Cover art clipped from Season 5 Episode 12 Amending Fences.

After returning from the moon, Luna discovers the wonderful new invention of coffee. Naturally, she takes it way too far and loses her mind. Or maybe she finally sees things as they really are.

Kenneth, Equestria's top human detective (by default, being the only one) is given a case by Princess Celestia.

He proceeds to attack this case with all of his skill and wit. Which is to say, badly.