A couple of ponies find themselves on a Buckball pitch late at night. How they got there isn't important; the important thing is that they're there, and the air is cool, and the cicadas are singing, and the sky is a brand-new color.

Second place in a Quills and Sofas speedwriting contest. Originally written in 70 minutes, this version has been expanded quite a bit! Hope you all enjoy it

Rainbow Dash and Rarity are on their way to an crossbow and archery tournament. They meet a strange creature along the way who tags along.

The CMCs are on the train home with Twilight and Fluttershy after saying goodbye to Spur and Biscuit. They are very sorry about using up the flower's magic, and are even more sorry for themselves when they see their older sisters waiting for them at the train station. Rainbow, Rarity, and Applejack are livid, but they understand, in their own ways. The CMC's older sisters take the CMCs off on their own after chewing them out as one. Then they have the biggest talks of their lives.

Rarity and Rainbow Dash, having been a married couple for a few months, decide to go to the orphanage and adopt a foal. Rarity has already signed papers for a certain filly, though. And boy, will it be a pleasant surprise for the foal who's being adopted.

After the events of the Mmmystery on the Friendship Express, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash decide to find a gift to show Pinkie just how sorry they are. However, gift giving is harder than it looks, especially when three friends have to agree on what to get.

An airship wreck leaves Rainbow Dash and Rarity stranded on a deserted island. Together, they must find a way to survive until help comes.

If it comes.