When Soarin asked Thunderlane on a date, magic and modular mayhem was the last thing Thundy expected.

Contains: modular (basically detachable body parts)

First story of mine but I think it went well. Huge thanks to Uliovka for the inspiration, ideas, permission to let me use his art for the cover, and being an awesome friend in general!

When a new nation is born, more often than not it is bound to face the many issues and hardships that come from becoming a new prescence in the world stage. And for the United Mexican States, it was no different. After a brief period of keeping the monarchical rule, they now proclaimed themselves a federal republic. As one of the emerging nations in the Americas, Mexico was ready to stand on its own after centuries of colonial rule.

For other nations, a significant event in their history can act as a rebirth. A time where they can start anew; sticking to their past, forging a new path, or a combination of both. And for the Kingdom of Equestria, it was no different. After a time of ruling Equestria, the Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony, Discord, was finally overthrown by two alicorn sisters, who were made the new princesses of Equestria. And thus, Equestria would enter a new chapter in its history.

These two countries, not even found on the same planet, it was unlikely they would ever meet. That is, until fate had other plans.

The United Mexican States suddenly found themselves alone after a mysterious event. The rest of their world had seemingly vanished, their country now itself an island. Panic gripped the areas near the new edges, and while the rest of the country was still skeptical, the newly formed government now found itself dealing with this new problem.

What they would soon find, however, would create more questions than answers.

Big Macintosh and Caramel are asked to come to the Ponyville Schoolhouse one day to discuss a picture book that Apple Bloom made for a class project. The story is about how her big brother Mac, and her Uncle Cara, are both secret agents. On the surface, the story itself seems innocent enough. But when Cheerilee asks the two to read what's inside, the couple get a lot more than they expected...

Huge nod to HoodwinkedTales for providing the cover. If you want to check out more of her work or ask about commissions, check out her DeviantArt account here.

Reading the will of his parents one more time, Big McIntosh decides to have a talk with his sisters that he thinks is long overdue.

Poison Dart, Lunar guard, chose sides in the Lunar War. He chose to fly against his Princess, to support Celestia, to save Equestria. He attended the last battle with Nightmare Moon and was violently decapitated before he could make much of a difference.

But, of course, he didn't die. That would have been too easy.

Unable to relate to his few surviving friends among the Lunar Guard, and feared by his acquaintances in the Solar forces, there is exactly one pony who will talk to Dart: Princess Celestia, who banished his charge. She's strangely fascinated by this relic of her sister's powers, and keeps Dart at her side at all times. Which is why he has no choice but to tag along when she suddenly bucks her duties as the sole Equestrian Princess and takes off across the country, searching for the source of Luna's corruption. It soon becomes apparent that Dart isn't the only pony touched by the Nightmare's dark magic--and these remnants of her power aren't the only threat to their country.

Rated Teen for numerous sexual and alcohol references, as well violence and gore.

Cover art by Hero.

Twilight's Parents are thrilled to find out she has a coltfriend.
And it's....the Headless Horse?

for the August Crack Ships Inc. contest.