Queen Novo has passed, and Skystar's coronation is getting closer by the day. It's a big responsibility to take the throne, and Skystar is worried that she can never be what her people need, can never replace her mother, while she's herself. With Shelly and Sheldon at her side, she decides to undertake the arduous task of trying to grow up. How hard can it be?

Entry for FanOfMostEverything's 2nd Imposing Sovereigns Contest, for Coronation: Princess Skystar.

Special thanks to GaPJaxie for help with brainstorming.

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

Back when she was a filly, Tempest made the decision to run away from her home. Away from those that loved her. And, unknowingly, began a path of harm and ruin. Now, years later, Tempest has achieved what she never thought possible. She's in a wonderful relationship and is surrounded by close friends. And, most importantly, she thought she had finally escaped her past.

However, during the annual Hearthfire visits for Hearth's Warming, she's suddenly asked to return to Wintertide village, the place of her birth. In just under a week, she has to make a choice. Face her past.

Or sacrifice the present.

Written for the Sunset Shimmer Shipping Contest: Journeys.

Cover art is drawn by Arctic Waters and can be found here!

And thank you so much to adgerelli and Krickis for helping me proofread this story!

It is a peculiar thing how the cold makes equals of all creatures - even though already hardened by the fires of their fury. How its twinkling tapestry makes all life that breaks through its bitter chill all the more beautiful. Perhaps this icy inroad will help turn Tempest back from her Equestria-eradicating mission before it is too late.

And if not, maybe it will show her another who can break through her hardened heart. If only for a while.

This fic was a tied first-place winner of the Quills and Sofas Poetry Slam Contest. Thanks to Shaslan, Red Parade, Master-Thief, _TGAPT_ and DTP for reviewing.

Granny Smith can be summed up in several ways: wise matriarch of the Apple Family, experienced farmer and mother, and that old coot who shouldn't be left in the sun for too long.

Unfortunately for the fearsome Storm King, he's about to find out what happens when she is left in the sun for far, far too long.

Every foal knows the legend.

You write a letter for help.

You set it on fire.

And she will appear to right all of your wrongs.

With her violence. Sweet, sweet violence.

These are her stories.

Thanks to EGStudios93 for the perfect artwork!

"...a short series of vignettes....that hit just that balanced sweet spot right between "Oh my god that's so dumb" and riotous laughter." -TCC56

Sometimes creatures take extreme actions for those they love, and at times, they may come to regret those actions later on.

Twilight had steadily been recovering past the events of the invasion by the Storm King and Equestria was getting back on its hooves, but all is not well in her home and she is at a loss.

Unsettled by the events involving Cozy Glow, Chancellor Neighsay finds his finely honed blade of critique pointed at a new target: himself.

An entry for FoME's second Imposing Sovereigns contest under the Abdication prompt, now with added Noble subtype!

A multi-species class sees the statue of the Elements of Harmony in Canterlot, and learns about their various good deeds from Twinkleshine.

Tempest and Twilight have a short talk about Tempest's past transgressions, and how she's redeemed herself. Twilight managed to pull some strings and get Tempest into the royal guard, not just as a soldier, but as a captain. Tempest is grateful, but really doesn't believe she deserves the position. Maybe Twilight could convince her otherwise.