This story is a sequel to Rainbow Dash's First Trial: Clone Wars Year 1

Rainbow Dash returns to the Republic to continue her search for Fluttershy as the Jedi look into this mysterious Caretaker. More losses ensue as more shards are gathered. Can Rainbow Dash handle these losses or is she doomed to seal away her emotions forever?

Fluttershy awoke on a strange new world with two friends she met on what she believed to be her only journey. One that ended in sadness, now she struggles with the memories of what had happened as well as take new steps in life. Learning the ways of the Jedi and Sith from two spirits of the Old Republic she begins to gather more companions. Her outlook on life began to change but she still holds to the kindness that made her unique. Will she be able to hold onto it away from Equestria as the years begin to pass and the galaxy begins to become a more harsher place? Will she be able to let go when she needs to?

When the Mane Six were in the Core realm they met spirits who had lost their way. So they decided to help them as well as learn something from these ancient beings in the process. From tales of valor and defeat to learning how to stay true to their own beliefs. Follow along these stories as the mares travel throughout the realm of dreams, magic, and spirits to discover a past long hidden.

This idea came from a simple question and there wasn't enough room in the fanfic: As the Sands begin to fall to post it. Thank you RDDash for pointing it out.

What if? What if Anakin had not fallen but another? Spike is about to find out the change of destiny. A power he did not know about until he discovered the crew of a crashed vessel. Darkness comes to Equestria forcing many to flee. Spike needs to learn how to control this newly discovered power and find his way in the galaxy.

(This fic was a request by Shadowpony300, thanks for the suggestion!)

(Currently being update due to the release of the Bad Batch)

Rainbow Dash never knew how much her life would have changed when she was sent into the far far past to find Fluttershy. She never knew the trials she would face, the war she would fight, nor the love she would find. She gains new friends and new powers, yet thoughts of her homeland dwell in her mind and something calling to her. Sith. Jedi. Something familiar, yet different. This is a part of the Hourglass Series.

Part One of the In the Hour Glass Series

A long ago King Sombra appeared and ruled over the Crystal Empire with an Iron Hoof. So why did he not use the power of the Crystal Heart? That is a story of a pony, one that will come to light. Over a thousand years passed and the light of the Crystal Heart grows dim. Twilight Sparkle and her friends will soon discover not just the pony but powers, heroes, and evils long forgotten. Spike finds the only remaining Firstborn Dragon and discovers more about the ancient dragons from her.

Regret. Anger. Sadness. The desire to consume all things into darkness. All things shall come forward and war threatens to engulf Equestria in shadow.

This is still 1000 Years: Aqua Star, just a different name.

May 29, 2020: This is currently going through another update so some chapters will not be the same as they used to be.