A story from the Waterverse

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The Crystal Empire survived the quake, but the city was left in tatters. The Crystal Palace was destroyed. Lives were lost. Hundreds of homes decimated as the earth opened up and swallowed them into the infinite black.
But the ancient empire still lives. Their leaders, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, endured the terrible disaster. The city may be ragged, the hearts of its citizens may be broken, but the power that fuels the Crystal Heart still burns. It breathes. It lives.
And because of that power, the Crystal Empire will rise again.

Beneath the ice of our forsaken homeland is a magnificent subterranean labyrinth, a place of breathtaking wonders --- and terrors beyond imagining. A team of specialists led by archaeologist Amethyst "Sparkler" Star has been hoof-picked to explore this ancient place and uncover the secrets it holds.

But they are not the first to venture into the darkness --- and those they follow did not return.

There are mysteries here the predate the founding of Equestria, revelations that could change everything we thought we knew about the Great Winter and the mass exodus that followed. Because down here in the dark and warmth, something survived the ancient storm... a forgotten fourth tribe we left behind.

Seventy years after the show, the Elements of Harmony have been stolen. The thieves left no trace, not so much as a single clue to follow. The only lead: a single pony who happened to see them leave. But with the threat of violence if she talks hanging over her head, she's scared and in hiding. Fearing for the safety of Equestria, Celestia and Luna dispatch a small set of ponies, led by royal guard Iron Phalanx, to track her down, find out what she knows, and, above all, keep her safe.

But you don't steal the Elements unless you're up to something big, and the thieves aren't keen on letting that something get out so easily. As they do their best to impede the group's progress, other machinations run, their motives unknown, and the first strike, an attempted invasion of Canterlot Castle, is just the tip of the iceberg. Every lead simply opens more questions as ever more unlikely links are found.

Phalanx and his group aren't deterred by this. Not in the slightest. But the more clues they uncover, the more it's clear the rabbit hole goes far deeper than anyone realizes...

Intending for a simple afternoon's fishing, Aliksandar finds himself and his Trusty Companion marooned in a desolate wintery land. But all is not as it would seem, as the World Guardian and his closest allies soon find themselves on a Quest beyond anything they've encountered before.

The first entry in the PonyScape series, Where the Heart is introduces and follows the exploits of Aliksandar and his closest allies as they embark on a Quest unlike any they've known on a world beyond their wildest imaginings.

The Empire is under attack from within, and Princess Emerald needs to escape, even if it means leaving everything behind for a while. Even if it means losing those she loves most.

Part of the Cornerverse-MLP Universe.
Rated Teen for blood and violence, along with some swearing.

When the Crystal Heart is not recovered, all the element bearers manage to flee the Crystal Empire... except one. With time running against them and Sombra's power growing, can Twilight's friends save her from the evil king before she breaks?

This story is a sequel to The Fool and the Golden Goose; Cold Night in the Crystal Empire, Part 2

In the wee hours of the morning The human still trapped in the Crystal Empire Library listens to the Crystal Ponies stories about their former Tyrannical King. While talking bout his own people's short comings he is reminded of a story.
A story of a King both Tyrannical and Extremely Foolish.
This should keep them Entertained for the rest of the Night.

CANCELLED!

The Crystal Empire.

A beautiful country on the other side of the Crystal Mountains in the Frozen North. A paradise that literally shines harmony and peace throughout the land. But how did this beacon of hope come to pass?

The answer lies with the last Good King of the old era. This is his tale.

"love, power, and a Crystal Heart,"

***UNEDITED***

After the Gabby Gums incident rarity in a fit of rage hurts her sister Sweetie Belle’s feelings.
Sweetie Belle then runs away from home to find a new life.
Meanwhile Rarity search’s for Sweetie with her friends to tell her she didn’t mean it and she will always love her.

Dark Star was terminal and childless. Star was desperate for a son to take care of his wife after he passed away. He would do anything to get that. No matter what the consequences were.

Sombra was a well respected young stallion. He helped around the Crystal Kingdom, worked hard to support his mother after his father passed away, and loved Amber Leaf more then anything else.