For the last few days, Twilight has been acting suspicious. Sneaking out of the castle with Sunburst during the day, and sneaking into the castle with Sunburst at night. In particular, the pair seem to be avoiding a certain pink unicorn.

But Starlight has noticed this, and decides things will go easier for everypony if she just steps in now to confront the pair about the matter.

My name is Joseph Phillips. One night I was outside in a blizzard when I was caught in a flash of light from my neighbor’s house. When I woke up I was in the frozen north of Equestria.

And I was an ice-dinosaur Pokémon.

Now I have to survive the endless winter and the creatures of this frozen land until the Crystal Empire returns while trying to figure my new self out.

It doesn’t help that I’m trying to protect Sunburst on some expedition out here.

This story takes place in the same universe as Symphonicdysonince’s story, Equestrian Eeveelution. While you don't need to have read that to be able to follow this, I would still recommend at least reading the first two chapters, as there's information in those that won't be in this. Plus, it's just a really good story.

Stories about monsters disguised as treasure chests were thought to be no more than legends.

But when Sunburst finds the last one in existence, the Changelings come to the Crystal Empire with a demand: kill it and send the species to extinction.

This story is based on a suggestion by LordMentat!

Sunburst was born when Sunset Shimmer was only five years old, and since then they've been through a lot. Sunset getting her cutie mark, Sunburst getting into Celestia's school, and even Sunset abandoning her brother and running away. However, in the end they learn that family is the strongest kind of Friendship.

A uniquely important wedding is taking place today. And both Princess Twilight and Commander Tempest are involved. But not the way you think...

Starlight isn't a child person. But Sunburst is.

She was not good enough for him.

That was the thought that stabbed through her mind as she watched Sunburst play with Flurry Heart, gently playing with the toddler in front of him, seeming enamored by him as they together danced around the Hearths Warming tree, the younger filly leading her husband around and pointing at the ornaments she put up.

Starlight was never like that with young kids.

Or what it means to be a parent.

(Jinglemas story for XP45)

EDIT: Featured?! Didn't expect this - and second in the box! So surprised. Thank you!

(This story is a prequel to Birthday Built For Two, though it is not required for you to read that to understand this fic. Takes place between "The Times They Are A Changeling" and "To Where and Back Again". Proofread by Smity1038 on Deviant Art.)

Starlight accepts the fact that Sunburst is Flurry Heart's Crystaller, and that means he's going to act a bit odd at times. But for whatever reason, the stallion now seems to be acting even odder. A fact that puzzles Starlight to no end when she decides her trip to the Crystal Empire is an excellent opportunity to pay Sunburst an unexpected visit.

But before Starlight can even find the time to ask Sunburst about his behavior, she finds herself getting roped into something most unexpected, helping Sunburst foalsit Flurry Heart for a day.

Just how much trouble can one alicorn foal cause for two fully grown unicorns with no prior babysitting experience, quite a lot actually. But maybe the experience will give Starlight the answers she needs about Sunburst? Or perhaps Sunburst will slip up and tell her himself?

Sunburst has a secret.

He is deeply and utterly in love with Shining Armor and Princess Cadance.

Though, honestly it's probably best that this stays a secret. Shining is a stud and Princess Cadance the most beautiful mare in Equestria. They're way out of his league and happily married.

It's just a bunch of dumb day dreaming and childish fantasies. They couldn't possibly like him like that.

Right?

Proofread by my lovely and utterly fantastic friends Nova Quill and Undome Tinwe .

Cover art was done the fantastic Silfoe, special thanks to her for letting me use it.

"This was a delight to read. Cute and fluffy all the way through.

Also, I appreciate the actual in-character bits and what they did for the story and progression a lot." - Carapace

"I rather enjoyed this one, gar." - Cynewulf

"What is there to say, if you like cute fluffy shipping, then you’ll like this one, and should go read. If you don’t… what’s wrong with you?" - Hopeling's 27/05/2019 Review

"This story was immensely enjoyable, one of the best I've read in quite some time. All the characters were an absolute joy to read, and the chemistry between them was perfect. The only thing that could've made it better is if there was more of it " - Krickis

This story is a sequel to Please, Starlight, Come Back

Twilight unexpectedly runs into Starlight at the Crystal Empire

Thanks to Peni Parker for helping write this story

EDIT: Featured 3/14! Third story featured, finally!

Despite Starlight's raw talent for magic and Sunburst's studious nature, they fall flat in the face of self-doubt, unresolved issues and finally coming to terms with their feelings for one another. All that their magic is good for is to dance around the issue, making it pretty useless. (Otherwise known as "Ten ways to say I love you.")

Special thanks to EverfreePony for kindly editing and pointing out all the mistakes.
Based on this prompt list.