Chocolate Swirl's job was to read those words, and what came after them. He had to make sure every last friendship letter was stored and ready to be retrieved. He knows so very much about Princess Twilight Sparkle, but that doesn't prepare him in any way for meeting her.

Trigger Warning: Contains scenes that may induce 'daww', 'squee' and possibly diabetic coma. You have been warned.

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After unusual circumstances leave them forever changed, the Cutie Mark Crusaders embark on one final adventure to regain what they've lost.

Gore tag is chiefly due to Zombie Apple Bloom being kind of icky and zombie-ish. Read at your own discretion.

Written (partly) for Equestria Daily's Friend Off Event. Based upon the artwork of Balooga.

Even if you are lost in the dark, all you need is a single light to find your way home.

Daring Do cannot believe her luck when she is asked to help explore the most ancient tomb known to ponykind. But terrible danger awaits her, for beneath the earth rests something beyond equine understanding.

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