They say in olden times, if two male warriors fought each other in bloody combat, and both managed to survive, the bond of friendship that would be forged between them would be stronger then iron.

Today, this isn't as true as it may have been before, but that doesn't mean guys still don't fight and walk away better people. Flash Sentry, for instance, currently has been having a shitty week. Nothing has been going right for him, and he's beginning to feel like everything is plotting against him. Of course, his friend, Soarin Skies, doesn't initially realize this and maybe says something he shouldn't.

This, as you can guess, is when things get violent...

Shining Armor and Princess Cadance are happily married, but how did they first get together? They had an interesting first date that they would never forget.

How did their first date go? Well, it depends on which one you ask.

A story of young love and no matter how bad things may go, if you have your heart in the right place, anything is possible.

This story has not been fully edited yet, i apologize for anything sloppy.

Luna has another crack at technology. The last time she tried, it didn't end very well. She can't ruin this computer though, it's been specially designed for her. Sadly, there are other things rather than Smile HD that can scare Luna into having a meltdown...

Eye Pad. What is an Eye Pad? And what is it doing, sitting there, staring at me? Why does its face look so...blank? Where are its eyes? Tia says I have to turn it on. I press the button. It's face goes bright. And now I think I'm blind. Thanks...iPad. Yes that's what it is called.

Luna discovers the wonders and joys of sharing a room with an iPad. And the frustration.

Every really really hated somepony? Ever wanted to call them rude names and always get away with it? Well look no further! 'Why ___ is a Dumb Dumb' is a book just for you!

As Fluttershy is obviously too shy to seek a kiss from her very special somepony through social cues, she decides that a game of spin the bottle will surely work. However, the unexpected setbacks seem to wish for her failure.

**Based off of a video on YouTube by Sniper Melon! Go watch!

Soarin turned his head to face his son, a look of barely contained disapproval on his tired features. He held the gaze for a few seconds before finally relenting.
"Okay, fine. Just this once though, Daddy needs some quiet time."

Intent on finishing his newspaper one morning, Soarin finds himself quickly losing his temper as his son continually finds reasons to interrupt his reading.

Twilight spends Christmas day with family and friends opening presents and having fun.
Just meant to be a short, sweet, Christmas special

The Changelings have been defeated and Shining Armor and Princess Cadence have said their vows, but that still leaves the Mane Six and others with the issue of the strain on their friendships. And among all the guests present at the reception, a few of them are going to be suprised with what new relationships are formed.

A live reading by Alchemystudent is available here.

While selling her namesake fruit in Appleloosa, Strawberry Sunrise meets a handsome, easygoing stallion who makes her cynical heart go pitter-pat. But she can’t be falling for him! He’s...an Apple!

Written for Jake the Army Guy's Obscure Shipping Contest, this story won 1st place.