Everyone has a back-story, including our worst enemies. But what is their back story? What causes them to act this way and why?

Lily Sapphire Rose Rich was next in line to the key to unlock her wildest dreams. But that key was stolen by someone who would later become everything she wanted to be. Disappointed and blinded by jealousy, Lily takes her anger to the next level and decides to avenge her rightful position. A decision that would leave Equestria in shreds and scars that would never heal.

Twilight Sparkle, the now-announced personal protoege of Princess Celestia, had more than her fair share of dreams coming true. But with these dreams came a terrible price she would have to pay, and a person she would come to fear for the rest of her life.

Five years have passed since the retirement of Princesses Celestia and Luna, and Princess Twilight Sparkle now reigns over Equestria with the help of the Council of Friendship and her loyal Royal Adviser. Equestria has known nothing but peace and prosperity ever since the defeat of Chrysalis, Tirek, and Cozy Glow, which felt like an eternity ago.

Far away in a distant land known to no Equestrian lives a secluded and foreign city. Once alive and full of riches, Ponypeii is now a shell of its former self, with destruction, decay, and death at every turn. Now, King Colossus has no choice but to turn to the Equestrians for help. If the four vicious Sisters are left unchecked for much longer, their way of life will be destroyed. And Equestria will be next....

who knew the lovely fluttershy would have one pony she kept a secret for too long.
back when twilight first arrived.

he was standing between the aspens and prickly firs of the nearby woods, she is intrigued by his presence, and he is grateful for someone to talk to.

it seemed all so perfect for both of them until that one sun lashed day.

This story is a sequel to The Sons of Barricade. Part 1. Cooper

When the magic suddenly drained all over Equestria, there were a lot of accidents as unicorns lost their magic abilities and spells began to fail. Some of these accidents were more devastating than others.

A colt loses his mother.

A soldier loses her best friend.

And a former gang leader living in Manehattan must now meet the son he's never met and face a dark spot from his past. Past he's still slowly coming to terms with while still haunted by what King Sombra did to him.

Part 2 of a duology called The Sons of Barricade.

This story is part of The Equestria Tales series.

The story happens both during the magic drain effects of School Raze and in the aftermath of those events.

“All plant seeds kind of look similar. They share many traits. You put them in the soil, water them, and provide sunlight. They grow, but they don’t always grow up to be the same. It could be just as well that when the seeds have sprouted, grown up to be six feet high, is when you realize that they’re completely different and share not even a single trait.” - Lesson from Celestia | Part 5

As Rainbow Dash prepared to return home from the Wonderbolts on winter leave, she expects to attend the gala and spend the rest of the winter season relaxing with her friends. Instead she receives an urgent telegram summoning her to Ponyville where she is greeted by an angry mob and a shadow of her past.

When it starts to threaten her friendships, Rainbow Dash realizes just how dangerous the situation is, and is forced to confront the ghosts of her past and the life she left behind. Lest the one she built for herself crumbles in her hooves.

We all have days we feel we can’t survive. Sometimes our dreams are crushed. Sometimes our friendships fall apart. Sometimes the ones we love betray us. Sometimes sickness overtakes us and we may even lose the ponies we love.

One thing that is guaranteed is that we all have our day in disdain.

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Quotes about the story:

"By the end of the first part, Cheerilee's blind in one eye, Dashie's had her nose broken among other wounds, and Twilight is paralyzed from the neck (or shoulders?) down. <.< And the plot just barrels ever onward" - Present Perfect

When Nightmare Moon was trapped on the moon, she was feeling alone and had time to think about her actions that resulted in her being where she is now. She just didn't expect to find a mate, who, coincidentally, was also on the moon. And over time, Nightmare Rarity begins to develop feelings for Nightmare Moon.

Apple Bloom needs to talk... But she can't talk to anyone she knows because of tragedy, suffering, and secrets that only makes things more complicated.

So what do you do when you can't speak what's on your mind to anyone.

She found the answer to be simple. Make a recorded diary. And she's not the only one who needs to liberate their hearts and minds.

in a world of tragedy and shadows of the past, this was like a beacon in the dark.

what will you learn, I wonder...

(This is not a "Team fortress 2" crossover!)

Equestria is well defended from the dangers lurking beyond it. Enemies may not tresspass! They may try, though!

One creature tries.

Follow the trials of the mysterious creature of mysterious species, known as the Spy, as he, in an attempt to infiltrate Equestria's government, makes every effort to shake those pesky "friends" off his trail. See, if he can...

But can he resist the power of friendship Equestria has plenty of?.. Can he survive its unimaginable horrors?..

No, I'm not kidding you: friendship is wicked dark magic.

Gallus falls into a depression during the holiday season, as shown by his past actions. This year, Headmare Twilight takes matters into her own hooves and decides to take Gallus to his homeland to celebrate his native holiday for the first time. However, when they get there, he is confronted by his worst enemy.

When Applejack and Rainbow Dash end up together under the influence of several drinks following Twilight's coronation as ruler of Equestria, how does Rarity take it?