Qualifications

I've got a PhD in pain and a Master's in disaster.

My favorite fics: first tranche

A Confederacy Of Dunce Caps Getting passing grades through copying off Silver Spoon has served Diamond Tiara well. But Cheerliee just forced Diamond to switch desks and now the only ponies she can cheat off are -- Snips & Snails. How can she make them study and save her? by Estee 43,906 words · 338 · 6
Triptych When a new mission for the Element-Bearers (from an unexpected source) arrives three weeks after Twilight's ascension, she finds herself forced to confront a pair of questions: what truly makes an alicorn? And what happens if it goes wrong? by Estee 508,863 words · 996 · 56
Equestria : 1940 While Europe sinks into bloody war and the powers of Nazi Germany dominate the continent, a new dark power begins to rise that could destroy them all. The Nightmare is returning. And all will bow before her glorious night. by Georg 140,554 words · 264 · 16
Jury Duty II: Jury Harder As half of the Diarchy, Luna must fulfill a large number of civic responsibilities. And now she has one which she just couldn't get out of. by Estee 6,492 words · 527 · 6
The Tower of the Fallen Star Before she was a princess, Celestia was a barbarian wandering the world in search of adventure and glory. In the Tower she found that and more. by Raleigh 21,747 words · 119 · 4

A Mark Of Appeal Joyous Release has what she feels to be the worst talent and cutie mark in Equestria. She's approached Luna with a simple request: that the Princess rid her of both -- forever. A simple request which happens to be impossible... by Estee 125,811 words · 1,028 · 32
A Winter Dream Lyra takes Princess Luna shopping for a Hearth's Warming present, with extreme prejudice. MrNumbers Jinglemas 2018 entry. by MrNumbers 7,087 words · 104 · 13
Five Hundred Little Murders Flitter thinks Fluttershy is the weakest pony in the world. Flitter has never confronted what Fluttershy's job really means. Nopony ever wants to or should. Now Flitter has to. And 'weak' will turn out to be exactly the wrong word. by Estee 10,523 words · 1,033 · 24
Saplings Rainbow Dash sets about the most important of her teaching duties; decorating a copse of truculent trees for Hearth's Warming. Just as well she's got a new teaching assistant, Sweetie Belle, to delegate to. by Carabas 2,402 words · 57 · 0

Moonbug Pharynx doesn't really like potted plants, but Princess Luna does. So what better way of getting him to stop ruining her lavender pots, if not with a good lesson or two? by Sledge115 9,882 words · 157 · 8
Shining Armor is Best Colt Shining Armor is my name, and my comfortable life is rudely intruded on by a little filly. Wait, who is "Twilight Sparkle"? I am talking about Mi Amore Stinky Plot! by Damaged 7,129 words · 116 · 2
All I Want For Hearth's Warming... Discord is granting Hearth's Warming wishes. Lyra has one in mind. by Zontan 4,783 words · 44 · 2

A Story to Relate to On Scootaloo’s worst day ever, Applejack tells her a story to put things in perspective. by SockPuppet 6,165 words · 150 · 12
The Ponies in the Caves When Diamond Dogs kidnap four foals, it's up to Ponyville's first batpony immigrant to lead the rescue into the caves. by SockPuppet 23,405 words · 312 · 10
Redheart's War A nurse has seen it all. A combat medic has seen even more. by SockPuppet 46,081 words · 352 · 5