Six Weeks. That's how long Earth has before it's consumed by the Barrier. Worldgov is scrambling to convert as many people as possible. Join thirteen-year-old Lukas as he escapes Earth by leaving behind his humanity, and more, and coming to live in Equestria as a refugee, along with so many other lost children of Earth. Most will be taken in by healthy Pony families - unfortunately, Lukas winds up living with some of the most dysfunctional Ponies out there

Rated Teen for profanity, innuendo (mostly in later chapters), and complex themes.

Warning: This is currently UN-Beta'd, and updates will be slow and irregular.

Sex tag added to be safe, as chapter 3 contains a bit of clinical discussion of sexual matters.

A new group of Cutie Mark Crusaders led by Pumpkin Cake take up the cape, while the originals provide as much guidance and support as they can while dealing with problems of love, school, family, and what the buck they're going to do with their lives after they graduate from Princess Twilight's School for Gifted Ponies. Takes place seven years after Twilight's ascension, in an alternate but still recognizable universe.

This is currently UNbeta'd, so corrections are most welcome. Rated "Teen" and "Sex" for discussions of sexuality.

Shining Armor tells the Cutie Mark Crusaders the tale of how he got his cutie mark.

Many thanks to GigaClon for being an awesome beta.