(Future AU with OC's)
Follow the life and adventures of children of the Mane Six:
Spotlight Gleam, daughter of the Princess of Friendship and a showpony in training, who suffers a tad of stage fright,
Soothe Feather, fast and courageous, a pony who loves to rescue others, even from their own sadness,
Bright Palette, who could use some more self-confidence, but likes to please others and just wants her cutie mark,
Appleslice, a hard worker who would gives away everything she can to the less fortunate, especially her newest kitchen creations,
Cookie Dough, a smart, calculating pony who struggles to show emotion, but cares for her friends the all the same, and
Rosegold Crest, who is trying to follow in her fathers footsteps as a guard, but must learn a thing or two about friendship first.
Off to a fun start.
Perhaps a bit rushed; all the kids were thrown into the story in very quick succession, with really only Spotlight and Rosegold getting the time to establish themselves fully. (Compare to the first show episode, where each girl had a full scene to get established.) That said, what I did pick up on them looked pretty good.
I suspect that parentship preferences will be a deal breaker for many readers (i.e. they'll drop the story if their preferred pairing isn't supported and/or a pairing they strongly disagree with is supported), but remember: you can't win 'em all. Any possible pairing will have its supporters and detractors, so whichever way you go some fan's going to be disappointed. You go with what pairings you want to have. (And as an ardent fan of blue-purple magiponing, you have my vote.)
And that cliffhanger looks neat. I'm intrigued.
6458238 Don't worry, I plan on giving each of the other girls their time to shine in the next couple chapters, but I'm glad you like them so far. I also understand that some won't want to read if their pairing isn't supported, but it's not a big deal. This is mostly for fun for me and anyone who wants to come along for the ride. I think I'll just list the parents next chapter so people will know if they want to read or not.
Thanks for the feedback!