This story is a sequel to Empress Cozy Glow

Okay, so I conquered Equestria, imprisoned the Mane Six and princesses in Tartarus, and ascended to become the new Empress of Friendship, right? Well, that was about eight months ago... Well, six months ago, I found the gem that changed my life... It is purple and has six sides, and about five or six hoof-fulls, I'd say? It's called the Guardian Amethyst and it called to me. I'm still not sure, I understand it, but I somehow just felt like I should go into that cave... That's where I found it on the stone floor... I don't know how long I stared at it, but eventually, it began to glow and spark... I don't know what it was in my mind, but I just somehow felt better and accepted just then?

I now understand that when I left that cave, I left a changed pony... And it wasn't just the new horn on my head or the fact that I now had magick for the first time in my life, but there was something else... I'll admit, being the only pony with magick in Equestria was a lot like being in Tartarus again! I remembered how the other ponies would stare at me... I couldn't explain it then, but I just felt like I had to get magick back! I had no idea how I was going to do that, though?

Eventually, I discovered that there was another artifact that would let me get into Tartarus... It was called the Staff of Opening, although it disappeared immediately after I used it! I somehow felt like I should go in there though. I needed to understand the other ponies and why they were upset with me and I knew that there was at least one pony who'd have a pretty good idea... I'll admit, Twilight Sparkle's friends were very upset when I told them that I would only take her. After all! I'm still evil! I'm a baddie! A villain! I couldn't just, let them all go, r-right?

Well, two months ago, I gave a kidney transplant to a filly in need... And that's when I realized that I had been changing! I asked Twilight Sparkle, my new assistant about it, and she helped me begin to understand that about myself... I wasn't the same filly... After having a nightmare, I began to realize that I had begun to see Twilight as not just my assistant, but as something else entirely... Something I haven't had since long ago... I saw her as my mother... You know, that was really hard for me to admit to her?

Then, an annoying draconequus showed up and used his power to free the Mane Six and the other princesses, by my command! While I'm not sure if he's really gone or not, I'll admit that made things very convenient to wrap up! But are things ever that convenient?

Celestia was a mortal once. She had dreams and hopes. Like any other mortal being but has long since forgotten what it was like to be a unicorn.

As the generations have passed, she has grown to hate what she is. She has grown to hate the sun who made her immortal. She hated the voice she buried deep down, clawing its way up with dreams of blood-red infernos and fire.

She hates she listening to it.

My name was Sparkler. I was a pony with dreams and goals and ambitions. What am I now? A pebble rattles at the other end of the alley and my head jerks upright. Nothing visible. But then they never are, are they? Not until it’s too late.

This was written as part of the third Quills and Sofas Extended Universe contest, wherein we write sequels to each others stories. This is technically a sequel to a story titled The Hunt by Otter, but it's unpublished and honestly you don't need to read the prequel to enjoy this story. It's also something of a spiritual sequel or AU to this old story of mine, My Little Sister. It's definitely not the path I'd want Sparkler and Dinky's lives to take, but this is definitely my versions of those characters in a dark AU.

As a professional athlete, Dash goes to regular physicals. As an Element Of Harmony, she goes to regular magicals too. Soul examination is her least favorite part, but at least the patient blacks out while their spirit is in capable hooves.

Starlight Glimmer's hooves have questionable capability.

This is an entry in the Snippet Series, an anthology of old oneshots that I (and my good buddy Str8aura) wrote based around interesting pics I found. New ones will be posted every other Thursday for the foreseeable future.

When Cheerilee sees Treehugger teaching Rumble yoga in the park, she knows it's her duty as his teacher to step in. After all, there are impressionable minds at stake!

Written for a Cheerilee x Treehugger rare pair contest. Rated T for weed mention, just in case.

A concerned friend comes to see Berry Punch after she struggles with her drinking.

After her failure to acquire Canterlot for the changelings, Queen Chrysalis is banished from the hive. On her own to wander the Crystal Mountains, the massive snow drifts and icy winds are something Chrysalis can handle but can she handle solitude?

Inspiration

Ponyville is a small town where anything can happen, so when ponies start disappearing it's time to look for answers. What could it be, changlings magic, discord ??? Or straight up aliens. 😆

This was a team project between me and Nocipanda and Ghostbuss

The hill in the park was their favorite place to be alone together. It had memories attached to it, potent and benign in their own unique way. Maybe not always good, but meaningful; moments worth remembering and keeping hold within.

When there were days that piled up and saw their world become exhausting, they had a place to retreat. Theirs alone, and nobody else allowed. And always just when they would need it.

Dedicated to those who downvote my stuff just because. Thanks for the constant attention.

In Crimson's Arrival, Fluttershy's tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when a changeling hatches in her cottage, imprinting her as its mother. Struggling to adapt, Fluttershy embarks on an unconventional journey of parenthood. As the nurturing bond grows, she discovers the changeling, named Crimson, possesses extraordinary abilities tied to his emotions. When a lightning storm unleashes chaos, Fluttershy finds Crimson's mere presence calming the tempest. Puzzled, she questions the connection between his emotions and nature. This heartwarming tale explores Fluttershy's transformation from a compassionate animal lover to an unexpected mother, showcasing the unique bond between them and unraveling mysteries of the changeling world.