Mercenaries. Sellswords. Rōnin. The Siren Sisters are considered many things. Honourable samurai to some, and lawless scoundrels to others.

Adagio Dazzle doesn't much care what you call them, so long as she's paid for the blood she spills.

"Darkness beyond blackest pitch, Deeper than the deepest night." Those words echoed through her dreams from foalhood. However as she grew her bonds with her brother, her assistant and her mentor quieted them. Her bonds with her friends, the other elements, silenced them. But what happens when those bonds break? When all she loves turns their back on her. What happens when the Nightmare awakes?

Immediately following the events of Appletheosis, Applejack must relearn her place in the world as the new Princess Mara of Equestria. Meanwhile, her family and friends have their own troubles with the changes. Through it all, little Merry May, first in the service of her goddess, tries to hold things together and keep everypony sane and happy.

I won't tell you what to do, (this time) but reading Appletheosis first is highly recommended. The Shadow of the Goddess also provides useful background and will become very relevant in later chapters.

Celestia and Luna have always been royal princesses, but what kind of adventures did they actually get up to when they were fillies?

Based on the fan-made comic strips about Woona's upbringing but with less cruelty, more silliness, achievements and family love.

Image design by SpyrotheFox, credit goes to him.

Princesses Celestia and Luna are in for quite a shock when they get a surprise visit from their own parents: The rulers of the galaxy itself, King Artemis and Queen Solianna.

They haven't visited Equestria in two million years, and are excited to see what a great job their little 'Tia' and 'Lu-lu' has done. Unfortunately, the rulers of the galaxy are a bit 'out of touch.' What will they think of Luna's temper tantrum 1,000 years ago? Or Celestia's humiliating defeat at the hands of a giant love-bug during the wedding?

And of course, what about their faithful subjects, especially Twilight Sparkle and her rather interesting companions? And what will the subjects think when they realize the creators of the galaxy are just a couple of wackjobs?

Fic adopted by Cartoonlover13

Lauren Has been having very strange dreams lately. Dreams of her being in Equestria and killing an evil clone of herself... but were they really just dreams? Or were they something more?

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Hello everypony,
In case you are wondering, yes this is the sequel to 'Journey to My Imagination' by DeiStar.

Credit for giving me permission to write this sequel: DeiStar.
Also, New Cover!

Faust Epona was an alicorn scholar and writer from many hundreds of years ago. She soon becomes bored with menial, everyday life and seeks more stimulating pursuits. Lo and behold, a daemon by the name of Mephistopheles approaches her and offers her a deal to show her a more exciting time... in exchange for her immortal soul, should the requirements made to complete the pact he has set in place become fulfilled within a certain amount of time.

Faust accepts his wager and Mephistopheles becomes her willing servant, as per their agreement. However, as the years drag on and task after task is piled onto him, the old daemon finds that he might be starting to regret his decision...

Orphaned as a filly, a young pegasus named Kaviyayu is raised by an adoptive Earth pony family in a secluded, peaceful village. When a strange unicorn drops by the village, Kaviyayu and the other foals are captivated by her tales of the world, as well as her various spells and illusions for their amusement. But there's something about the way she doesn't speak of her own family... how she never removes her traveller's cloak... how she seems to take a very strong interest in Kaviyayu...

Who is this mysterious mare, what does she seek, and just what is so special about that pendant she wears?

This is the tale of how a seemingly ordinary filly rose to become both a princess and a beacon of love to ponies all over Equestria. Based on the back-story of Princess Cadance, as given by G. M. Berrow's pony novella, Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell. Also loosely inspired by symphonic metal band Nightwish's sixth studio album, Dark Passion Play.

Cover art by the lovely Ayemel.

Now with its own musical accompaniment courtesy of The L-Train!

Pre-reading by Noble Thought, Prak, The Albinocorn, ThatOneWriter, JustAnotherTimeLord, vren55, Majin Syeekoh, Foals Errand, Comet Burst, and Chris. Edited by ChromeMyriad, Titanium Dragon, Noble Thought, Prak, NightWolf289, PresentPerfect, and Chris.

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As Twilight explores the the Canterlot archives, she stumbles upon a hidden library within the archives. What she is more suprised to find is a book written by her teacher; Princess Celestia herself. And it seems to be biography of her family's life back when she was still growing up. What she soon discovers is more shocking than what she could ever imagine.

(Crossover doesn't appear until chapter 4)

Based off of the picture and info that Seanica, a famous DeviantArtist, has provided, this is a headcanon to how Fausticorn's (Lauren Faust as an Alicorn, but you knew that already, ^_^) love for Discord is described through her eyes and heart, and how she resents having to keep him punished.

All credit goes to Seacina for a great headcanon topic.