This story is a sequel to Underneath the Rain

Emerald Skyarrow is a skilled, yet “unique”, archer and craftsman in need of a special ore for his newest client. Pinkie comes out of nowhere and suggests he visits her family’s rock farm and enlist the help of her to check out their quarry. But what else will he find amongst all other gemstones?

Co-written by Manga Mouse

"Underneath the Rain" is not a required reading, but would enhance the experience.

Marble Pie and Big Mac had only ever met once. In the beginning, she wasn't sure if she felt anything for him or not, but by the time the big red stallion had to leave, Marble Pie knew that he was somepony special. There was something about him that just made her blush, whether it was his strangely charming clumsiness due to his size, his short but expressive one word answers, or something else she couldn't consciously see. All she knew was that she wanted to see him again.

When Marble Pie heard that her family would be the ones visiting the Apples this Hearth's Warming, she decided she was going to was going to confess no matter what it took. But when she saw Big Mac kissing that beautiful pink pony, she knew her chance was gone. Heartbroken, she begins to close herself off as she tries to figure out how to deal with the pain. Fortunately her eldest sister, Limestone Pie, knows all about dealing with harsh feelings.

Pinkie Pie has planned an epic surprise for her sister Limestone Pie's Hearth's Warming gift this year.

One emotionally volatile mare mixed with newly discovered magical phenomena—what could possibly go wrong?

Written for Cookie Crumbles for Jinglemas 2023.