Equestria has its heroes, stars and icons. Everpony knows their names. But with a new threat brewing in secret, perhaps it will be the noponies, the cameos, and the extras that will make the difference. The backup plan is in motion...
My name is Octavia. I play the piano. I'm not sure that's the best introduction, but it's the one I've used for most of my life, so maybe it will do for now.
In the ruins of a world they were never truly a part of two fillies travel with only each other as company, yet the elder starts to have doubts about their destination and wonders if everypony she loves is doomed to leave her. (EFNW '16 Finalist)
Octavia struggles with her life in a time of complacency and settlement happening left and right. She struggles with self identity and true worth, and comes to understand that good friends can help anyone through a dark and confusing time.
Can Twilight Sparkle figure out how to deal with the aftermath of a magical accident before it's too late? Fourth place finalist in the "Out of Time" writeoff prompt.
Sunset Shimmer is about to see her former teacher again for the first time in a long time... and she has something important to say. (Finalist in the "Forbidden Knowledge" writeoff event)
Twilight, on her new wings, couldn't find her way around Cloudsdale. It may have left more of mark on her than she wants to admit. Written for Jinglemas 2023.