Hearths Warming Day is almost upon the village of Ponyville and no two ponies are more excited then Sweetie Belle and Button Mash. For the energetic gamer, it's a chance to get as many new games as he wants, but for Sweetie Belle she's excited because she'll be living a dream. After a year of saving their money, she and her sister are going to the Manehatten Hearths Warming Show where all the best actors, musicians, and performers play for one night only.

However, when disaster strikes leaving Sweetie Belle's dreams shatterd, Button resolves to help his best friend.

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At what should have been a routine doctor's visit, Applejack learns that she can never bear foals of her own. After an emotional breakdown, her friends do their best to calm her.

However, as the discussion develops, nopony is prepared for Twilight's revelation: the grand event which brought them together has left a hidden scar within each of them.

Tempers flare, relationships are strained, and the strength of their friendship is tested as each must come to terms with her newfound sterility.

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Cover artist
MuffinExplosion

Editors:
NotMurphy
Georg
Ping111
ocalhoun

Prereadering and suggestions from:
Eakin
Distaff Pope
John Perry
Cartsbeforehorses
JaketheArmyGuy

Hopes. Dreams. Aspirations. They're what everyone survives, and even thrives, on. What happens, then, when hopes and dreams are dashed? When something so monumentally destructive and life-changing occurs, and dreams, hopes, even ponies' lives are thrown into turmoil, where can solace be found? When somepony's entire world comes crumbling around them, who can they turn to for support? What can they do when everything they once had is shattered?

Recently rewritten. Contains occasional adult humor and violence.
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On a request from Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle and the rest of the mane six explore an abandoned mansion located deep in the woods. While doing so, they unwittingly stumble across an enchanted mirror that scrambles their DNA and pops out three brand new bouncing baby ponies. Hilarity and drama ensue as the mane six must cope with being suddenly thrust into motherhood, as well as protect their new foals from a dark god that wishes to use them for his own sinister gain.

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Fanart:
The three foals. by Freefraq on Deviantart.

Fluttershy, one of the most shy and kind ponies in all of Ponyville, is returning home from the spa as she passes through the marketplace. Applejack, known for her honest and hard-working demeanor, is out selling apples for the day. Neither expects today to be out of the ordinary.

As she leaves, Fluttershy's ears pick up a distressing sound. Is that a foal crying? A foal in distress is not something that can be ignored, and Ponyville's two virtuous ponies intend to help!

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They were magical girls for an hour. And just as suddenly as it began, it's over. Along with Twilight Sparkle, their powers have gone. How do Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash deal with being just regular girls after having a taste of magic?

Spoiler Warnings! If you have not watched Equestria Girls, there are spoilers to the movie in this.

How far would you go for love? Would you travel across the world? Face peril whatever the danger? Even sacrifice your own being? Rainbow Dash will have to answer these questions as she tries to find a forbidden mirror to bring back the one she both loved and lost. But at what price will it be?

Originally publish in 01-15-12. This story has been rewritten.

Twilight, Applejack and Rainbow Dash discuss Earth pony and Pegasus magic and what makes Earth ponies special.

Big thanks to Jackie for prereading even when I got defensive about some commas. (Commas are evil.)

Cover art is multi-sourced:
Twilight and Rainbow Dash vector
Applejack vector
Background vector

Twilight's ascension to becoming an alicorn princess has caused her great happiness, but as the notion of immortality dawns on her she is plagued by doubts. At the end of her emotional tether, she finds solace with the Element of Honesty.

To have no regrets would mean the world.

It is undeniable that Magikarp is the best Pokemon. Which is why he ends up in Equestria, because he's just that awesome. What adventures await our friend? Read to find out!

A collab with the great TwizzleDragon, so come aboard!