This story is a sequel to A Certain Magical Sunset

Sunset and Twilight, recently graduated from Canterlot High, have accepted the opportunity to attend University in Academy City, honing not just their intellects but their magical skills as they become embroiled in the plots within plots at the heart of the Academy and beyond.

This story is a cross-over between the Shimmering Hearts verse from Six Friends One Heart, and the magical wild verse from A Certain Scientific Railgun and it's companion stories. The insane magic in Railgun, psychic and otherwise, along with the intrigue, drama, and friendships in those stories made this a natural fit with Shimmering Hearts.

It's recommended to read prequel first as it does provide the background for the setting and characters.

This story is a sequel to Tales of an Equestrian Battle Mage

Book Two of Tales of an Equestrian Battle Mage.

Sunset, feeling herself betrayed by her Princess, escapes through Starswirl's portal to the Realm of Men. Concerned for her safety, her battle sister Aiko follows her through. Nothing however goes as planned. The forces of darkness have gathered, and see a chance to land a decisive blow against Harmony, striking down her agents as they pass through the chaotic realms.

And Sunset is left to deal with what remains, her sister at her side, in a Realm so different from anything they expected and no way back for now.

This story is a sequel to Sunset Shimmer - Six Friends One Heart

Trixie, flush from her success helping Sunset by performing a magic show for the kids she was watching, was happy and couldn't wait to go out with her best friend Starlight. Little did she know that the magic was only just starting.

A sweet valentine's day side story to Sunset Shimmer - Six Friends One Heart.

This story is a sequel to A Certain Magical Sunset

Trixie loved watching her parents show, and always dreamed one day of joining them in the limelight. Until the day her dreams were shattered by the cruelty of another.

But family is stronger than any adversity, and her parents love will overcome her pain and sorrow. From the ashes of her shattered life, they will grow her dreams once again.

An entry in the Ancestral Tribute contest.

This story is a sequel to A Certain Magical Sunset

Sunset Shimmer, personal student of Princess Celestia, had seen her future and was delighted.

Looking into Star Swirl's Mirror, she saw something she had never imagined; Herself, as an Alicorn Princess. Filled with delight, Sunset now knew nothing could keep her from the side of her beloved mentor, helping her and ruling with her. It wasn't just a dream. It was her destiny.

So when her mentor suggested she take time out from her studies to make some friends, you could forgive her for not giving more than a token effort. What could be more important than learning everything she needed to know so she could serve her princess through an alicorn's lifetime as a princess, ruling by her side, lifting the burdens she faced daily?

Celestia, knowing her time was short and there was a high chance she would fall with her sister on her return, was pushing Sunset to hone her diplomatic skills, her magical prowess, and her battle skills, enrolling her as a Battle Mage in her service. She needed somepony who could step in and defend her ponies if the worst were to happen.

Then things changed. Her mentor took on another student, an annoyingly cute little nerdy filly named Twilight Sparkle. And soon after, another princess appeared, newly ascended and needing guidance, Princess Cadance.

Maybe, Sunset decided, she needed some friends after all.

This is the prequel to A Certain Magical Sunset. While this is an AU, events are largely in line with cannon, with exceptions noted as they occur. Sunset still ends up in the unhappy place of rebelling against her mentor, and stealing off through Star Swirl's Portal to the world of Equestria Girls, where the other stories in this timeline take place.

Featured Monday, 13 March 2023. Yay, thank you!

This story is a sequel to Sunset Shimmer - Six Friends One Heart

School over, their friendships stronger then ever in the aftermath of the fiasco that was Anon-a-Miss, the girls get their first real look at their World, and Universe beyond CHS and Canterlot. It's bigger, wilder, and more wonderful then they ever imagined...

The goddesses of creation have found their champions - Two Sisters from another Mister, fresh from the memories of their battles to overcome their own demons, bound by their love for one another, their friends, and their desire to help others overcome their darkness.

This story is a cross-over between the Shimmering Hearts verse from Six Friends One Heart, and the magical wild verse from A Certain Scientific Railgun and it's companion stories. The insane magic in Railgun, psychic and otherwise, along with the intrigue, drama, and friendships in those stories made this a natural fit with Shimmering Hearts.

Please note that it is not necessary to read the prequel to enjoy this story, though it does provide some background for the setting and characters.

I wrote these in March of 2015. New to the fandom, I was coming to terms with my recent disability, and what it meant to me, and to my family. It was not an easy time for any of us, but we came through it, mostly intact, because caring really is the best Magic. Even when life is at its darkest, we can trust in the love around us.

These are two separate short stories.

The first is set in the Equestria Girls Universe, with Sunset Shimmer making an indirect appearance rescuing the stories protagonist (yes, the protagonist is the silly flower ).

The second story is set in the time before Luna's fall, when the sisters were new to their reign. (Yes, it's a Spike Origin Story. And please forgive the silly diamond dogs. They are not the same dogs that bothered Rarity, but perhaps distant ancestors? Yeah going with that. )

The theme between the two is unexpected second chances at life, which was very important to me at that time.

This story is a sequel to Sunset Shimmer - Six Friends One Heart

There are many other stories in the Shimmering Heart Verse… Here are a few…

Note that Sunset Shimmer - Six Friends One Heart should be read before these stories, as there will be spoilers.

There is hope, there is love, and there is a reason to live. You are NOT alone. And Friendship REALLY is Magic!

Broken, alone, heart sick, Anon-a-miss had taken more than Sunset's friends. They had taken away her heart. Her hope. Her life.

Anon-a-miss had taken away any reason she had to continue to live. She tried to soldier through it. Until she couldn't.

But she wasn't alone. When she couldn't find hope, hope found her. Life found a way. Harmony holds her own, enfolds them, and loves them where they are.

Sunset had hope. Hope lifted her up, and carried her forward when she was ready to lie down and die. Hope rekindled friendships, mended hearts, rebuilt broken lives. Hope restored life.

And Friendship was magic.

This is the story of Sunset's fall, her sorrows, and her attempt to end her life. But it's more than that.

It's also a story of hope. Of friendship. And of Harmony's grace, and the joys that come from living, loving, and helping friends. It's a story of happy moments, funny moments, joyful moments, living and loving even when days are darkest.

Not Just Another Anon-a-miss story - but set in and borrows heavily from the Anon-a-miss Holiday Comic and other Anon-a-miss fiction.

This story contains scenes of Violence and Suicide, be forewarned.

If you are thinking of Suicide, please get help! You are not alone! You are wanted, help is there, please just reach out, let someone know, let them care. Please!

Featured on 26 March 2021! Thanks!

Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, life has a way of turning out as it should instead of as we wanted. Painfully and to her surprise, Sunset Shimmer found that out, and she has never been happier! The story occurs at the very end of the first Equestria Girls movie, just as Sunset Shimmer is transformed by her very first taste of the Rainbow of Friendship.

Story for MLPFan234's Sunset Shimmer Story Contest