The rogue Queen Chrysalis is back and wielding a power that threatens Equestria. While others want to begin preparing troops, Shining Armor has a different idea, one kept secret for a long time, something about the greatest soldier to ever live.
Five years of cheap thrills in the big city has left Sweetie Belle in bad debt with dangerous ponies. Forced to pay up, she returns to Ponyville to seek money from an estranged sister she loathes with a passion.
A banished aging Earth Pony with ties to Princess Celestia and the Equestrian government saves Trixie from a pack of Diamond Dogs. In time the past events of his life are laid out, including his work behind the scenes over the past 30 years.
A raging war is slowly crushing the spirits of Equestria's citizens, but Pinkie isn't about to just stand idly by and watch as Equestria forgets how to laugh.
As I looked out over the field of clouds, I saw them... I saw them all... they were falling... and there was nothing I could do to save them... for they were already dead...
On the verge of success, Pinkie has her most precious goal ripped from her for a third time. And for a third time, she will make them pay for what they have done. (An EQD contest entry)
No weakness. No pain. Rainbow Dash's coach is demanding every bit of toughness, and no weakness. Rainbow is trying to hold herself together. However when is it over the limit?