A changeling in exile, wandering without purpose, encounters a small Equestrian town with expectations of meeting his end. He is not prepared for what he finds.

Made for the Outside Insight Summer Fanfic Contest, which I almost didn't realize was happening. As a result this may be a bit shorter and a bit more rushed than I'd like, though I still enjoyed making it.

For the changeling known as Scape, life is a confusing mess. Being formerly an ordinary pony, he isn't much good at being a changeling. He isn't much good at being a pony either, for that matter: he can hardly remember anything of his former life, particularly what he was doing in the middle of a changeling hive in the first place.

He'll have to learn fast. The hive he apparently joined isn't in the best of situations. Something has emerged from the deep tunnels, hunting them, destroying their food supply and leaving only a small, ever-dwindling number remaining...

And they may not even be the only hive- or city- affected.

(Tags may be updated as the story progresses. Please let me know if you think I've mislabeled or missed one.)

Twilight Sparkle receives a request from Princess Celestia, who had planned to check up on a project of hers, but now needs Twilight to take her place. Problem is, the goddess of the sun only mentioned where it is, and not what.

When Twilight arrives, she finds her problems have compounded. Her destination has been overrun with changelings and an old enemy has been waiting for her. But what this enemy has in store is the last thing she would ever expect: a pleasant conversation.

A young gryphon begins his first sojourn as a professional adventurer.