While the shakeup following Operation Whirlwind is still settling out, Princess Celestia invites the newly-formed Cutie Mark Crusaders to perform a reprise of their "award-winning" performance at the Ponyville Schoolhouse Talent Show.

But not everypony is pleased with this display of the three races working together, and with Lieutenant Captain Shining Armor distracted by the hunt for the escaped Agent Snake a new menace finds opportunity to emerge under the snouts of him and his allies, with the Crusaders as their primary target...

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Sweetie Belle has developed a bit of a crush. But to her, its too weird and trying to deal with it confuses her. One day, Rarity comes with news though that will force her to come to terms with it and try to sort it out or lose him.

So this turned out to be way more popular then I thought. Originally it was going to be one part that got turned in for hearts and hooves day contest over at EQD. Them being the guys they are did not accept it. That being said, at over 500 views this is my most popular story so far. And alot of folks have asked me to expand it. So Thats what I plan to do. I hope you guys enjoy it.

This story is a sequel to Reunions and Laments

Black Rainbow is a unicorn shock rocker with a tempestuous reputation. So, when the CMC wanted to attend one of his concerts, Sunrise volunteered to chaperone. Applejack, Rarity, and Twilight all thought this was an excellent idea.

They had all forgotten that, even for someone from another world, Sunrise has an unusual perspective on things.

When the concert ends, the discussions begin. Suddenly, the jury is out on just how excellent that idea was. Sunrise’s explanations may or may not be helping her case.

(Content note: narcotics, or “bad alchemy,” are discussed by the main characters but not used by any characters directly depicted.)

Artwork by Sixes_and_Sevens. Please check out their excellent artwork and stories.

This continuity continues in Back to School.

Chronology Note: This story takes place at the beginning of Season Six. In this timeline, Starlight is not Twilight’s apprentice.

Part of the Sunset Rising Continuity.

2019 UPDATE: Added professional-looking cover art and re-titled.

While taking a longer route through the edge of the EverFree forest during lunch break at school, Scootaloo discovers a large old abandoned object. Excited, she shows it to Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, who take interest. Eventually, Apple Bloom convinces her older sister and brother to remove it from the forest and keep it in one of the barns. There the CMC realize that the "object" is actually a car, and decide to do everything they can to restore it in time for the Summer Harvest Parade. Later they have more adventures and fun with the car. (This story takes some elements from the episodes "One Bad Apple" and "Crusaders of the Lost Mark", so it inevitably will have spoilers.) Please do note that some parts of the car in this story do not fully match up with the one featured on the cover image.

Rarity was in for a long haul. She only had a couple weeks to complete what was turning out to be her biggest commission of the year so far. And on top of that, she had to babysit Sweetie Belle and her friends for a whole stormy week!
Thankfully, Spike has come to her rescue by handing down to her a magical device Twilight and Sunset created connecting to the so called “World Wide Web” of the human world. This is supposed to be able to keep Sweetie and her friends occupied while she works on her latest project. Apparently, it’s even able to read bedtime stories to them!

This story was inspired by Rated Ponystar’s Student Six Watch Fallout Lore: The Storyteller Series. The story that introduced me to the concept of reaction fics and one that I recommend you read sometime.

If you aren’t familiar with the Bedtime Stories channel on YouTube, I highly recommend you also check them out. Its the perfect channel for this eerie time of year that I’m currently writing this story in.

Aliens. Conspiracies. Cryptids. Ghosts. Strange Deaths. Mysteries. Other Dimensions.
These are all things both you and the CMC will experience as they sit down for some good ol’ Bedtime Stories.

For those concerned about the tags, I want to make it clear that the tags describe events that happened in the real world and that neither the CMC nor any other characters in this story suffer any tragedy. (Except for Twilight when she finds out that Spike gave away her only access to all of humanity’s knowledge.)

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The Cutie Mark Crusaders have been friends ever since they first meet each other. But when Applebloom and Scootaloo get into SweetieBelle's diary, that friendship will be put to the test.

Cover image (c) NaterRang of deviantart

As the only Cutie Mark Crusader in Ponyville who hasn't had Princess Luna visit her in her dreams, Apple Bloom decides its time to try her own hoof at it to see if she can't do a better job.

This story is a sequel to Inner Demons

Play this song first!

Equestria's Darkest Hour was only the beginning... The end of days are fast approaching...

Twilight faced her darkness and made peace with it. Now she can face who she is, and not a moment too soon. The greatest battle in Equestrian history is about to begin, and she'll need to understand just how deep the darkness in her heart goes in order to face the threats to come. However, in preparation for the worst event in Equestrian history, she'll have to protect a mare that may be the key to everyone's destruction. Even worse, she has to deal with an old enemy/former friend that's intent on saving the world her way, which means killing the life that Twilight wishes to protect. But can a demon truly do an angel's job, or is Twilight simply deluding herself?

"Can I atone for my sins...?"

For years Diamond Tiara has been contending with dark feelings, night terrors, and blackouts she can't explain. When Apple Bloom, the love of her life, was here, she could handle it. Now that Apple Bloom is gone though, Diamond Tiara's sanity is slipping, and she's becoming something horrible. Good news, she's beginning to understand what she is now. Bad news, she hates it, because the more she learns, the less likely it seems she can be saved.

"Wh-what am I?! Apple Bloom, help me!"

She is the Guardian of Equestria, sworn to defend the golden land of Terra from any and all threats. Vale's life was saved by a Unicorn who's heart was more pure than even her own, but now she has to carry on her life and continue her own mission. That should be simple, except for three things standing in her way. Midnight has once again chosen to stand against her, the lover of the one who saved her won't leave her alone, and strange foreign emotions plague her, hindering her mission. All she knows is that something in her heart is saying this isn't right.

"What's holding me back...?"

These three, and others surrounding them, will play an integral part in the events over the next month. As for what their places on the board are, unfortunately that's not entirely up to them.

Note: if you haven't read the other stories yet, STOP NOW and read the following:
Inner Demons
Inner Demons: 10 Years and Inner Demons: Fragments of Truth (these can be read in any order, but only after Inner Demons)

Cover Art by my friend The Spectralist!

Inner Demons II added to the TV Tropes page?! WHAT?! Go here to read it!

Spike confesses his love to Rarity only to be rejected. Hurt, he goes to every and anypony whom he thinks can help him change to become somepony that could win her heart. But when they all say the same thing, it'll be up to the Cutie Mark Crusaders help him find love with Rarity. Or will she have her own plans for the young dragon?

This is my first fanfic. I'd like to thank Shadowghostalex for editing my work, ShadowSpider for proof reading and LavendarRegards for proof reading.

There is currently one song in Chapter 5 and 7. The identity of the singers can be found in the author's comments at the bottom of those respective chapters.

[ 2nd Person fic starring YOU and BIG MACINTOSH ]
After a terrible accident, you are left to recuperate at Sweet Apple Acres. While your body rests, your mind is more active than ever, as it continues to relive that fateful night repeatedly.

Yes, this is a gay fic.

Rated Teen for language.

Picture created by Skipsy. Much thanks to him.