Warning! The first chapter has some scenes of light child abuse. Do not read the first chapter if this is triggering.

This story is after the events of the episode "Crusaders of the Lost Mark."

After Diamond Tiara confronted her mother, she was mysteriously transformed into an alicorn. Despite her sudden transformation, confronting and "humiliating" her mother, Spoiled Rich punishes Diamond Tiara by sending her away to a Boarding School, Coldstone Acadamy, for young fillies and forces her to hide her wings. Diamond Tiara now has to survive this rather brutal academy, navigating dull, soul-crushing classes while dealing with fillies that acted like how she was before. Meanwhile, after noticing Diamond Tiara's disappearance, the Cutie Mark Crusaders do some investigating, learn what happened, and go on a mission to rescue their friend.

Cover Artist: Pridark

Written for Diamond Sparkle for Jinglemas 2023

After a strange alien creature named Anon suddenly showed up in Equestria, it was only natural that Twilight Sparkle would want to help him adjust to his new environment. To do so, she enlists the help of local school teacher Ms. Cheerilee. With her guidance, Anon should be able to learn how to do things the "pony way," and before he knows it, he'll be another friendly face in Ponyville's growing community.

Unfortunately, Cheerilee isn't exactly a fan of the new human in town, nor is said human particularly happy to be under the tutelage of an elementary school teacher.

Is there any hope of them getting along?

Diamond Tiara has changed. After a few years of learning about friendship, she realizes another step in her journey needs to be making amends. Today, she’s making amends to Granny Smith for events that took place in the episode Family Appreciation Day.

A few days after the events of 'Crusaders Of The Lost Mark', an apoplectic Spoiled Rich goes to Twilight to shout at her. A lot. This should be interesting... let's eavesdrop, shall we?

Featured from 21/7/23 to 25/7/23. FACTS.

Diamond Tiara was having a good morning. Then her mother dropped dead. Then things got weird.

A collaboration with SockPuppet. Inspiration in the author's note at the end.
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Twilight hears a knock on her door. It appears Anon has decided he wants to enter the local talent show and he’s shown up asking for her help. Curious.

Applejack had always been a helper. If her little sister was struggling with her homework, she would stay up late to help her finish it. If her older brother needed help with the chores, she would happily jump in, taking on more than her fair share of the work. And if she happened to come across a girl and her mother stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, you can bet your boots she would help them too. Unfortunately, this particular girl has bigger problems in her life than a mere flat, problems that can't be solved with just a few twists of a wrench.

Featured 2/4/23

This story is a sequel to Cutie Mark Crusaders Fantasian City-State Historians, YAY!!!!!!

Spoiled Rich thought she had it all—an obedient daughter emulating her every whim, a dutiful, rich husband whom she kept in the dark about many things, and a nice, cushy job as the Superintendent of Ponyville's school board. Yet one report done by three fillies undermined her authority—dared to question it, even. Worse, she had been summoned by the Equestrian Education Association, for slights real and perceived. The question is, can she come out of this meeting with the EEA, and still smell like roses?

*Takes place during Arc VI of Arcane Shadow, but not tagged Crossover because it features very little crossover elements. Tagged teen for Karen levels of entitlement. Edited by Kiernan. Cover art by cheezedoodle on Derpibooru. I think I may have started an entire flippin' universe now...