Two brothers, born within darkness. But as one lingers within the shores of the dark sea and mingles with the light, the other descends into its darkest depths.

But both are mere pieces to an even larger puzzle...

Cover sauce: https://www.deviantart.com/skyeypony/art/Run-935690201

When Twilight Sparkles' latest magical test goes wrong, the main six find themselves back at the point where it all began.

Join the mini main 6 as they attempt to live their lives for the second time and work out why things seem so different. Oh, theirs just one problem, they’re all alicorns now, or kinda alicorns.

Inspiration.
First off, I'm a huge fan of the MLP Time Loop and Infinite loops, this is my idea of a time travel story.

As for the time event and title, my first thought was Superman flying around the world so fast he turned back time, I threw in 2013's Flash Point Paradox for good measure (no I haven't seen the new movie)

After defeating Tirek, Cozy Glow, and Queen Chrysalis with the help of her dear friends, Princess Twilight Sparkle is about to truly ascend to the throne and rule over Equestria in both Luna and Celestia's stead. Unfortunately, her ascension isn't what she was expecting, and a shocking revelation is made.

Foreknowledge of 'Ark: Survival Evolved' isn't entirely necessary, but it does help nonetheless.

Editor: Demondude.

No one lives forever.

Princess Celestia had long known this, but never knew the costs. Yet, one evening, her world and those of the ones closest to her begin to burn. Soon, there will be little left to mark her reign in history.

But, there is one secret to being remembered forever: your legacy. Now, the world will watch through the eyes of 12 candidates chosen to receive the Princess' final wishes. Time races against them as more pieces enter the chess board.

And another pawn is taken off.

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Wrote this for NaNoWriMo! It's my first time so I'm still learning how to adjust from short story form to long story. Chapters may seem small to start but I plan to make them bigger. I will do my best to finish this novel, despite November being over.

Constructive criticism is ALWAYS encouraged!

For many ponies there is a darkness deep inside their souls that no light could triumph over. For Celestia there is a blinding light.

Written for Bicyclette's second A Thousand Words contest in the category 'Drama'.

Proofread by Equimorto with further help from Jessi.

Status of Audio Drama Production:
Episode 1: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gZau4TYL2s[/embed]
Episode 2: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFn0-DyeVuk&t=32s[/embed]
Episode 3: In Production

Based on The Veggie Tales episode "Esther: The Girl Who Became Queen" and the actual Biblical story of Esther. Long ago, when Saddle Arabia was young and new, a chaotic king takes in a shy pegasus as his queen. Will she have enough courage to face the perils and dangers ahead?
Cover Art by fanshipping713 on DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/fanshipping713

Cast:
Fluttershy as Esther
Discord as King Xerxes
Twilight as Moriyah
Trixie as Hamana
Rarity as Queen Vashti
Rainbow Dash as Keshet
Pinkie Pie as Simcha
Maud Pie as Tsoori
Applejack as Ruth
Spike as Scribbler
Diamond Tiara as Ali (Leader of the Cutie Jewel Sisters)
Silver Spoon as Kalli (Follower/Second in Command of the Cutie Jewel Sisters)

Winner of The Best Audio Drama Fics Contest.
First Prize winner will receive an audio drama adaption of story.

Featured on Equestria Daily: https://www.equestriadaily.com/2018/03/the-mare-who-became-queen-episode-one.html

Fan Art:
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(By Moonlightsong on Fimfiction)

The time comes for all students to step out from under the shadow of their teacher and choose their own path.

On that path, knowledge is power, but if it all goes wrong... if that power is put into the wrong hooves... how far might somepony who is trying to reconcile the position of teacher with the duties of ruler be forced to go to fix these mistakes? What level of personal involvement in being responsible does she owe herself and her people?

...And how much is it going to hurt?

Gold medal winner in the The Brightest Days writeoff event. Thanks to the participants there for their feedback, as always!

Time Travel is complicated, Twilight knew that.

Twilight and Starlight have been playing around with time travel spells for a year now, and they have finally made a grand breakthrough, in the worst way possible.

Twilight now has to deal with her worst enemy yet, Twilight!

Audio Version by MysteryPonyFiction

Chrysalis failed to embody the princess of love and control a good part of Equestria, and during her revenge monologue, she finds a little pony with a cruel story that even the queen could not believe.

The sequel of the story can be read here A Spark of Hope, written by Prismfire , I know you will love it as much as this one.

Featured 15-12-2022

Original image by Auroriia, I just change the foal

Seven years before the events of the fateful Summer Sun Celebration, Anon asked simply for sugar. Said sugar unintentionally and accidentally turned into a marriage proposal. Intertwining him and the Sun horse as husband and wife. Should he correct this misunderstanding or just roll with it?

Cover Art by - JetXPegasus

Will contain bits of gore/violence

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