Marigold is a young earth-pony stallion who feels like his marefriend is out of his league. She's kind, pretty, and very talented. Adding onto that, she's also a Crystal Pony! Quite the gem, one might say.

Detecting the subtle signs of self-esteem issues, his marefriend invites him over to the Crystal Empire to spend some quality time together. He takes this an opportunity to figure out what he means to her.

[A Submission to the Valentine's/Hearts and Hooves Day contest]
[Rated Teen for Innuendo]
[Contest Rules in Author's Notes]

A short story about a colt who goes out to buy fireworks for the New Year's Festivities. Nothing strange or unusual happens.

(Totally didn't write this a few hours before the New Year)