First featured on 6/17/2014.

Prodigy
Genius
Perfect

These are some of the titles many have bestowed on the virtuoso, Octavia Melody. Through countless hours of practice and studying, Octavia had become the most renowned musician in Equestria. With an abundance of fame and fortune, it seemed like she lived the perfect life. However, Octavia has lately been feeling that something is missing from her music.

A seemingly normal trip to Ponyville changes everything when she hears the sound of a fiddle. Following the music, Octavia arrives at an apple orchard. What she finds would possibly help her make her music whole again. As well as so much more.

This story takes place within Season 2 with a few elements from Season 3 mixed in.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders decide to have a sleepover, and a massive thunderstorm is about to hit. Little does Apple Bloom and Scootaloo know, Sweetie Belle is scared of thunderstorms.

When they find out, they decide to help, and uses some tactics Rarity used to use on her when they were little.

Edited: 10/11/15 For information from Season 5 Episode 18

Sequel to "Apple Bloom's Family". Apple Bloom and the Crusaders travel to Manehattan to meet her father, the banker pony Orange Counter. She discovers her place in the Orange family and the bright lights of Manehattan, teaches a new circle of friends the Crusader way of life, and learns more about herself than she ever dreamed possible.

Everyone has their special day.

A day for parties and cake.

A day to spend with their closest friends and family.

Their birthday.

When Pinkie begins planning AppleJack's birthday, she yells at her.

Applejack has never celebrated her birthday, not since she was a filly.

Then Applebloom runs in the house, crying.

She asks the question AppleJack's dreaded since her sister could talk.

"What happened to Ma and Pa?"

Since Apple Bloom enrolled in dance class, she and Tender Taps have been spending a lot of time together. But when Scootaloo joins the class and proves to be a better dancer, and also becomes Tender Taps' new partner, dance class suddenly isn't so fun for Apple Bloom.

Inspired by the Irving Berlin song of the same title.

Cover image by Rock29Roll.

The first story in The Journey of Graves.

Ponyville is getting ready for the arrival of Princess Celestia's marshals, elite of royal guard and travelling heroes of the people. But in all the hustle and bustle of party preparations, a lone traveler slips into town, a young man with business concerning Twilight Sparkle. What that business is remains to be seen, but you can be sure Ponyville won't make it easy for him.
After all, where would be the fun in that?

Big Macintosh is a stallion of few words, but that doesn't mean he's slow or uneducated. Unknown to any outside the Apple family, he's a wiz at math and finds himself smitten with the one pony who could share his love for numbers, and who just so happens to be the personal student of Princess Celestia; Twilight Sparkle. With a "gentle" nudge from his persistent sister, Big Mac manages a date with the purple unicorn, but a relationship might turn out to be more work than either one bargained for.

A visiting pegasus colt begins insulting Scootaloo, and when Applebloom tries to defend her, they end up being roped into a bet. However, Scootaloo is determined to win, and humiliate the boasting visitor.

What being disabled is, and what it isn't.

Apple Bloom has an eye problem, but since her family cannot afford the glasses she needs she has to settle for some donated ones. The pair she receives is thick rimmed and unsightly, causing further humiliation from Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Apple Bloom is soon going to wish that this was the only problem the glasses gave her, for she soon discovers that they are harboring a dark secret.

Granny Smith has passed away.

Big Mac is angry.

Apple Bloom is acting out.

And for the first time in her life, AJ is uncertain.

My entry for the Creative Talents Contest headed up by Silver Melodies and Little Wood