As she suddenly woke up as a tiny pony staring at two very familiar pairs of eyes, Ganondorf couldn’t really say she was surprised. Disgruntled and mildly annoyed, yes, but not surprised. She really should’ve remembered to put something to break the cycle of reincarnation when she made that ritual to escape from Hyrule all those years ago. So being reborn after the end of her last life was by no means a surprise.

Sure, being female this time around was odd. But at least it seemed that there wasn’t some destiny bullshit railroading her path in this life, so that was something. Not to mention that Link and Zelda were also here. That was another plus.

No curse, no meddling gods, no stupid destiny. Yes, things could definitely have been far worse. So she and her fellow Triforce Wielders just had to have an average childhood for a change. How hard could that be?

This is a non-canon sequel to my story The Power of Freedom, following the idea that after their first life in ancient Equestria the Triforce Trio gets reincarnated as the Cutie Mark Crusaders. (Yay!)

Reading TPoF is not necessary to read this, though it would make it more enjoyable in my opinion, all that is needed is to know that the Trio broke free from their original fate of endless reincarnation imposed on them by the gods of Hyrule, escaped to the pony-world and lived a full life as ponies in the early years of Equestria.

Also, since this is a non-canonical AU sequel, there will be no spoilers in regards to the end of TPoF here, so no worries in that regard.

Timeline-wise this story starts about two months before the return of Nightmare Moon.

Beta Reader: The Amazing Emtu!

Featured for the first time! From 01/17/2021; to 01/20/2021

Apple Bloom gets a rare chance to spend the day with her friend (and possible relative!) Maud Pie. Of course, she knows there's more to Maud than it appears, but her special talent means helping Maud to figure that out, too.

Cover art by tikrs007.

Thanks to Themaskedferret for pre-reading feedback.

(Takes place before "Friendship is Magic".)

Pinkie Pie has just met and befriend Mr. and Mrs. Cake, and is excited at the prospect of getting to live in the bakery that they own. However, she has to first get the okay from her parents to stay in Ponyville.

Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz agree to visit Ponyville to talk with Pinkie's potential new caretakers, which is great cause for concern for Pinkie given that the filly has a complicated relationship with her parents.

What will Igneous and Cloudy have to say on the subject of their daughter leaving the rock farm before her time? And what will Mr. and Mrs. Cake think of the unusual behaviors of the Pies?

Thorax still remembered his nymph years. They were lonely, and even life threatening at times. If it wasn’t for Pharynx, he’d probably be dead long ago.

He just wished Pharynx didn’t have to go such extreme lengths to protect him.

Vinyl's always stuck out for being wild and unique, but when she meets Princess Twilight, she learns a different kind of lesson about how interesting music and love can be.

This is my first commissioned piece for Mushroompone for winning 2nd price in a speed write competition

Coverart Source: Link

Vinyl comes home from a gig to find Octavia passed out on the couch covered in sheet music. This has become a common sight for Vinyl and its beginning to worry her. When she finds out why, she decides to make it up to the cellist.

WARNING:

Snuggles and fluffy kisses ahead!

YOU....HAVE....BEEN....WARNED!

Telling Discord to 'find more friends' is asking for trouble.

A Most Delightful Ponidox short.

Featured 10/9/2020 - 10/12/2020!

Now with a live reading by StraightToThePointStudio!

And another by Pony & Wolf Productions!

And listed in Equestria Daily's 23 of the Best Fanfics to Read for Fluttershy Day on 4/28/2021!

Reviewed by PresentPerfect to earn a rating of Recommended as Light Reading!

The most recent Friendship Games have just finished, with Crystal Prep's star academic Twilight Sparkle nearly ending the world. Abacus Cinch doesn't care about that; she merely wants Canterlot High School to forfeit the Games, claiming that the use of magic is cheating. Before anything else can be said, a new arrival appears, and Abacus Cinch gets a rude awakening.

Ever the avid learner, Ocellus spends much of her free time, even when back at her home, studying as much as she can. And this devotion has made her the pride and joy of the Changeling hive, so much so that she receives an unexpected visit from none other than Thorax, her King.

Ocellus tells Thorax about Hearth’s Warming, and they both get excited about bringing the holiday to the Hive, excited to decorate the Hive, exchange gifts, and spend time with family.

Pharynx is... less inclined. Now, Ocellus and Thorax must try and convince him that Hearth’s Warming can be fun and enjoyable.

Story idea and co-written by Melody Song.