It is rare indeed for a tradition between friends to appear fully formed in a single instant. Far, far more common is the origin story from with the tradition grew.

So what is the origin of the "Sunshine, Sunshine" dance between Cadance and Twilight? Hear me out and I'll tell you all about it...

Diamond Tiara is getting a bit of a reputation as a problem solver, ever since she began putting her cutie mark to good use.

In trying to help her new friend Scootaloo from leaving Ponyville forever though, she may well have met her match now.....

Sweetie Belle got her report card, and she's ashamed of her grade. She tries to hide it from everyone, but she can't hide her guilt.

Twilight finds a ghost.

Somehow, it manages to surprise her.

Written for the Original Pairings Group's Speed Writing Contest. Thanks to my sister for the... interesting idea.

After losing the Elements of Harmony in order to save Equestria, Twilight has been haunted with nightmares. There's only one pony who can help the scared Twilight Sparkle, and bring her away from her dark dreams.

While Rainbow Dash helps Rarity with a gem-surveying mission, they discuss an interesting hypothetical proposed by their mutual friend, Twilight.

More character study fun. Thanks to squipy-cheetah for the cover art, which you can find at ID 2111661 on derpibooru.

Twilight Velvet has been feeling a disconnect with her daughter for a long time. When things come to a head, they finally talk.

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Rarity has been avoiding hanging out with her friends and Fluttershy takes notice.

In an attempt to give Rarity a break from her busy schedule, the two bond closer together as they both learn it's okay to stop and smell the roses every now and then.

(Story idea suggested by OmniFox. Proofread by Smity91 on Fanfiction.net.)

The Apple Family gathers together one Autumn evening for a very special family dinner at Sweet Apple Acres, as part of a special family reunion organized by Granny Smith.

What makes it so special, you ask? Well, each Apple gets to bring one guest along to count as honorary family. All that matters is that they have a special connection to the one inviting them.

Granny Smith chooses Grand Pear, her one time business rival now trying to make up for lost time. Big Macintosh brings his mare friend, Sugar Belle, for her first Apple Family get together. Applejack invites Rara to take a break from her music career and rekindle an old friendship. And Apple Bloom (taking the advice of her fellow Crusaders) agrees to let Diamond Tiara come so that the filly can get away from her troubles for a while.

But what will these honorary family members have to say? And what will the Apples chat about around the dinner table?

After hearing of her desires from Pinkie, an overenthusiastic Discord decides to help fulfill Fluttershy's ultimate wish of becoming a tree... despite her reservations about the idea. To make sure she stays safe, he decides to turn her into an apple tree at Sweet Apple Acres; after all, no trees in Equestria are cared for better than them.

Unbeknownst to either of them, however, is that there's one slight problem: it's currently Applebuck Season at the Acres. Needless to say, Fluttershy gets bucked. HARD.

This is just some stupid idea based on an old joke that popped into my head last night and wouldn't go away until I had written this out.
I regret nothing.

T rating and Sex tag for innuendo.

Cover art by MetalBeerSolid