After leaving on a second pilgrimage to find himself, Spike returns to Ponyville, physically larger and sporting an impressive array of skills and powers.

His plans for a calm life in Ponyville, however, takes a different path as he soon finds himself the desire of several ponies interests, friends old and new included.

Change breeds benefits, as the saying goes. Spike has yet to hear it ring true.

When Luna's teachings on entering dreams ends up revealing Fluttershy's crush on Twilight, Twilight had no idea how to respond; she even suspects the feelings are mutual. So when one thing leads to another and the two ponies find themselves alone, they decide to share a simple dance with one another.

(If you came here to witness intense "sibling" romance, then you'll be sorely disappointed)

Twilight always thought it was unfair. If there was anypony she grew to love the most, it would be Spike. But Spike kept falling and falling for Rarity. And sometimes, she'd wish he'd fall flat on his face. She just needed to confess. But will he be willing to go from 'brother and sister' to something more?

Rated Teen:
Sexual Themes

((And yes, the name is a reference to The Irregular at Magic High School))

Hearth’s Warming Eve is coming up, and Spike knows just what to give Rarity. The perfect gift, the gift that will impress his lady friend and nourish their budding relationship, is on his mind and within his price range. Nothing can possibly stop him, except for three little words that he’ll quickly come to dread: anonymous gift exchange.

Reading by ObabScribbler: Part 1 and Part 2
Reading by Alchemystudent: Part 1 and Part 2
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Edited by PaulAsaran
Special thanks to bookplayer for brainstorming help.
Reviewed on One Man’s Pony Ramblings

This story is a sequel to Apple Valley: A Hearth's Warming Horror Story

It has been ten years since the loss of Ponyville, and three of the survivors have formed a make-shift family all their own. But on this Hearth's Warming Eve, the fourth of their number is finally coming back into their lives. She has a story to tell about a trip she took the holiday prior, when the cold winds blew and the bells did ring. When the ones left behind wept and laughed in endless, frozen agony. When the figure of her nightmares returned for the one who had escaped him so long ago...

Spike asks Rarity to go with him to the Canterlot Dance, but she turns him down, because she already has a date. However, Fluttershy comes and sees this, so she tries to cheer him up by going to the dance with him...
In the first place, they were going as friends, but they soon discover more than that...

I do not know who made this cover art, but I give credit to them. If they want me to take it down, I can do that. I repeat, I did NOT make this cover art.

Sludge thought he could impersonate Spike's father and live the sweet life in a castle.

He failed to anticipate what would happen when Spike's real parents found out.

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Berry Punch has a horrible drinking problem, but all she sees is a cycle that she indulges in. She wants to get out of it now, but why move on from something that tastes so good? Why move on from something that becomes natural to do?

Chaos and death have the answers, and it sure isn't pretty.

Inspired by anonpencil's series of Berry Punch stories.

Please check out the artist of the coverart, Lupiarts!

Fluttershy wakes up one morning to find Spike cuddled up next to her in her bed.

This makes her wonder: what happened last night?

This is my first fanfiction, I hope you like it!

When one loses a single friend, they can find themselves completely alone. Especially if it was a really close friend.