With her new princess title, Twilight feels she has more study to do in the fields of magic and flight. Staying up more than her mind and body can take, it is up to her new personal guard to take care of her.
Twilight was surprised when a straight-maned Pinkie Pie showed up at her door on a cold, winter night. The pink earth pony had brought her a gift, but the meaning behind it went much further than a simple present.
An encounter at a new art exhibition in Canterlot opens a door to Soarin's past. Surprise, with the liberal application of blackmail, suggestive insults and boundless ethusiasm, is all too happy to pry it open just a little further...
It was supposed to be a normal day in Ponyville. But, as it is known, there are no normal days in Ponyville. Due to Twilight's failed expirement (another one), Fluttershy has to deal with a problem. Three of them, to be exact.
After being banished, Nightmare Moon finds she is able to talk with Discord, also sealed away. The two despise one another, but talking with a hated foe is better than endless monotony. Over time, the two fall in love, up until tragedy strikes.