This story is a sequel to Captain and Commander

Princess Twilight Sparkle has a tough time always getting along with former conqueror Tempest Shadow. Then again, Tempest has a tough time getting along with anyone. But in a quest to a foreign land to save Tempest's life, Twilight will have to learn what motivates this maligned mare and how to truly befriend her. Because once she returns, that knowledge may be the only thing that can truly save her—and herself.

Reading the prequel to this story will provide context but is not necessary to enjoy this one.

Cover art by Dawn on fire.

An argument between Sunset Shimmer and Princess Celestia reaches its boiling point, changing Equestria forever in ways no one expects.

Sunset is confused, the Princess is on fire, and no one quite knows what's going on.

The Princess most of all, but she can fake it with the best of them at least.

(Or, Princess Celestia ignites, and is fused with mentally with someone in Daybreaker's body. Shenanigans ensue.)

After the fireworks are over at the Friendship Festival, Pinkie Pie arranges for Fizzlepop Berrytwist (until recently known as Tempest Shadow) to meet with her fillyhood friends. Fizzlepop has misgivings, but Spring Rain and Glitter Drops have good news to share... After they've cleared the air a bit.

After a long summer filled with magic shows, Trixie comes back to Ponyville to spend the winter freeloading at Twilight's castle. However, she finds out that a lot of things changed when she was gone.

For starters, there's a monster in her bed.

Preread by Cinder Vel, Bootsy Slickmane, and Dragonborne Fox
🇺🇦Russian translation🇺🇦 by repitter
🇺🇦Russian reading by Demicorn Masterrace🇺🇦

Coverart vectors: Trixie by FamousMari5, Starlight by DashieSparkle, background by Magpie-pony

It is said in every city, every town, there is a shop. No one knows how long that shop has been there, nor when it will disappear and inevitably reappear. This shop is filled with all sorts of knick-knacks, antiques, books, clothing; anything and everything you could ever want or need. The shop keeper is quiet yet friendly, glad to help in any way that is needed. Yet beyond the front, the snow globes and jewelry and bits and baubles, there is something more the owner can do for you.

All you need to know are the rules, how to ask, and a die.

Second place winner for the Quills and Sofas Speedwriting Hot Off The Press contest with the prompt ‘Roll The Dice’. Written in 3 hours and presented here with minimal editing and expansion.

Thanks so much to everyone who read, commented, and proofread, y’all are amazing ❤️

Cover art by me (if you are an author looking to commission cover art, send me a message!)

One day, Tempest came to Ponyville from a far away home, just for a tiny surprise visit for one of her first friends, Twilight Sparkle. To her, she was a savior; Being one of the only ones to have trusted her, forgiven her for everything, and treating her as an equal.

With this valuable chance, Twilight wanted to clear a question out of her mind: 'What happened?'

Inspired by The Sentence. Check it out!

(Note: This story takes place around a year after the events of the movie. Everything you need to know prior to this story will be explained. Oh, and there may or may not be cheesy scenes between the two, so if you're a Twilight x Tempest ship hater, brace yourselves!)

Edit (1/11/18): Oh, Excuse me! I did not realise the two friends that Tempest played with in the past had official names! Gotta correct that!

This story is a sequel to Ring Around The Moon -- Part I

The Sun Celebration has arrived. The Nightmare returns. And with the help of some extra friends, Twilight, Tempest, and their fellow students are about to discover just how far the Dark Mare will go to have her revenge...

This concludes the Nightmare Moon series of Not Exactly Friends... but Twilight, Tempest, and their friends return in A Canterlot Engagement.

It's Spa Day, and Tempest Shadow has been invited!

It's not like she can't remember the last time she relaxed or anything.

Nope.

An entry into Aragon's "Comedy Is Serious Business" Contest. Check out the rest of the stories entered!

Edited by the glamorous Not Enough Coffee!

Pre-read by the amazing FamousLastWords and outstanding Wand3r3r3!

Any other mistakes, please PM me, so as not to clutter the comments section. Thank you for reading!~

After leaving Ponyville, Tempest Shadow's travels have led her to settle down near the edge of the Crystal Kingdom - for now, anyway. She currently works at the Arctic Patrol office with her old-yet-new friend Glitter Drops. Together, they keep an eye on the border of the kingdom and look out for ponies living in the tundra of the Northern Wastes. It's a sedate and oftentimes lonely sort of place, but Tempest doesn't mind - in fact, she thinks it suits her.

This fragile peace is disrupted when a local pony complains about some sort of prank being pulled on them. When Tempest investigates, she's confronted with something much more concerning - and annoying - than she could have anticipated.

This is a one-off story to my main series Reformed Unicorn Group Podcast

The RUG decides to give streaming a live lunch at Twilight's favourite place to eat a go, ready to try something new for their fans and followers from their podcast series. However, this will be a meal no pony would be expecting.

Inspired by the artwork RUG IRL Stream by Doodle-Mark on DeviantArt.