A diplomatic crisis arises between Equestria and the small, poor kingdom of Tarandroland, ancestral home of the reindeer. Celestia and Luna agree that it is time Luna takes a more active hand in foreign relations again, and Luna brings Twilight with her as someone she actually trusts and can talk to. But the mission turns out to be much more than political discussions - if scheming unicorn courtiers, unfriendly surly reindeer, bloodthirsty pirates, ancient sorcery and dangerous monsters weren't enough, our heroines must deal with something old - older than Luna. And is Luna really ready for diplomatic action, will Twilight learn to use a fan properly, and exactly how wrong are Spike's superhero comics about reindeer mythology?

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In theory, the Festival of Friendship will be Twilight’s official appearance on the world stage. Yes, she’s participated in diplomatic talks, hosted diplomatic parties, and interfered with a nonzero number of less-than-diplomatic Gauntlets of Fire, but she’s never been the main attraction of the political circus until now.

The issue isn't being part of that circus. The issue is that nocreature's buying tickets. And at least one's trying to sneak in.

Set between the end of Season 7 and the movie. Much expanded from an entry in the August 2016 Writeoff Competition. Prompt: *Princess Not Included. Thanks to Krack-Fic Kai and hawthornbunny for their help in prereading.

*Under revision*

Humans, a species that know nothing but fighting. But a letter sent by a mysterious person who claimed to have united humanity under a single banner has asked to talk politics and amendments to laws.

I had a pretty good life. They called me Spit Shine, I worked in the palace, cleaning this, doing that. Hell, I even got to talk to the Princess, and learned all sorts of interesting stuff. It was stimulating, prestigious, and hey, call me weird, but I liked the work.

Shame I was also secretly a changeling infiltrator with a name too annoying to pronounce in polite society trying to observe and potentially subvert your nation state.

I mean, these things happen.

Of course, you'd be surprised what you can learn about a pony when you have a different perspective.

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Original Concept by SoloBrony

Grammar-Less-Suckification by CarcinoGeneticist

Vector by Ackdari

Brand new Spanish Translation by Spaniard Kiwi!

This story is a sequel to Chaos Hold'em Poker

Princess Celestia has had enough of politics for one day. To get her mind off things, she invites her friends Queen Cleopatra VII., Queen Hatshepsut and Queen Hippolyta over for a game of Bridge.

But when the Amazon has to decline, the two Egyptian ladies are far more interested in talking about Celestia's impending marriage, which happens to be the very topic she wanted to get away from for the night.

Teen Rating for strong language and sexual themes.

Princess Cadence finds herself in Ponyville to settle a political dispute, but she has other things on her mind. Her aunts, Celestia and Luna, have been talking to some mysterious figure who's somehow connected to Cadence herself. Who is this figure? What does he have to do with Cadence? What in Equestria does the legend of the Alicorn Prince have to do with any of it?

(TRIGGER WARNING! This story is not Politically Correct)

Now that that childish cultural piece of business is out of the way.

Big Mac wore a dress! Granted it was so that his sister could compete. But Big Macintosh Apple had worn a dress! Now as the talk of the town, a certain stallion has a lot to think about. Fortunately for him, he has a sister who's just as stubborn as he is to talk it out with.

(Inspired but the episode, Brotherhooves Social)

What happens when ponies try to force humanity into their hooves? Well Jenkins of course!

June 2nd, 1942. Two days before the Battle of Midway, two days before the tides of power shift in the Pacific theatre and a new threat looms over the horizon. Multi-coloured ponies talk of a "better existence" and "peace and harmony" but at the cost of losing your humanity. Naturally humanity "politely" declines this offer and the war begins, enemies turned allies face the... well to be frank, the shortest war they've ever fought.

Also did I mention how much I hate The Conversion Bureau?

Warning: Stupidity and terrible writing ahead. Health risks include, but are not limited to, severe brain haemorrhaging, stroke and vomiting.

Continue at own risk.

I do not own anything My Little Pony related in this story, other than the story itself.

This story is a sequel to Rarity's Colt: A New Life

After a fallout with his family and friends, Snickers is moving to Canterlot to spend time with Princess Celestia.

His time ahead is not going to be as care-free or fun as he was expecting; having Kiwe with him as support, can the two colts survive the noble's politics, the princesses, and the life they are intended to live in the castle; or, will Snickers return to Ponyville and make amends?

Edited by Ninjadeadbeard.

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Triggers: Swearing, Sexual Situation/Talk
-More will be added as they occur.

A sequel of sorts to device heretic's Just Words, because I was dissatisfied with the ending, even if it was sort of poetic justice.

To Summarize:
Twilight finds out that she's adopted, from her brother, while he's drunk. Hurt, she goes to her parents; when they admit the truth of the matter she runs off to see Celestia. After a long talk, Celestia emphasizes the value of one's chosen family (or those that chose to be their family), placing that head of the value of biological relations.
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A week later, Celestia struggles with herself; For the first time in years, she really wants to tell Twilight and thinks she deserves to know. Nevertheless, the situation weighs heavily on her. Her past, the possibility of political fallout and disgrace, and Twilight's potential reaction to her callous dismissal of the value of biological relations weigh heavily on her. Still, if Twilight dies, never having known, it would be a crushing blow and an undeserved slight to her former lover.