As one of the royal guards, I feel it entitles me to call myself a hero to my fellow reindeer, someone they can look up to. I was going to spend my last breaths on my land, abiding by the oath I swore by for my kingdom.

I had no idea the true hero was half my size, had little training and was the only one who really stuck with the oath.

Brilliant artwork by Archonix, check out the source for his dA page.

(Entry for the World-Building Alliance contest for February in the "reindeer" category. Features barbarian ponies and reindeer.)

Twilight has been living in a fantasy world; one with Discord in stone, one where everything appears to be peaceful. But fantasies can't last forever, and Twilight has to get accustomed to the new, twisted reality—even if it doesn't seem so real.

But there's no time to adapt when the clock is ticking. And when time runs out, everything that was real will never come back.

Featured On Equestria Daily February 5th, 2013

Octavia's creativity pays off one day during a concert, where a special piece she adds as a finale brings out a new fan. But the fan appears out of nowhere, and no one seems to notice her but Octavia.

And all she does is dance.
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Featured on Equestria Daily November 15th, 2012.

Applejack left her childhood blanket in Appleloosa with Bloomberg, choosing to keep the memories rather than the physical object. She winds back up with it, although not on terms she would have liked.

Featured on Equestria Daily October 29th, 2012

What goes on during a Caneighdian radio broadcast? Hoseheads, back bacon and maple syrup, that's what.

Best read if you imagine a Canadian accent. Don't know what it sounds like? Here's some of the best Canadianness you'll find.

It takes some time to deal with and let go of that empty hole you find in your chest where your heart used to be.