I've actually been pretty regular with updates lately with all the crap of the last couple years, even if they do take a while. And I've been proud of that. Unfortunately this update is going to be late, and I can't say for sure when it's going to go up.
My cat died Thursday and I'm still coping with that. I've been taking care of her for 20 years so she's been a big part of my life and I'm getting used to not having her here with me anymore.

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In this chapter: Officially Un-official
After a chaotic month at the end of school for the year, it's time for the other ponies to get some time off. But first they have to catch their ride to their destination.
Twilight finds a spell she believes will help her.
From the last time Rarity found herself inspired and nowhere near her tools to create, she's opted to not leave them behind.

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I hope everyone has a good day, regardless of how you enjoy it. Be it with with friends or alone, getting candy or giving, or even just spending the day with movies/games/books.
I had wanted to put up a chapter of A Balance of Fire and Light for today, but I'm nowhere near the chapter I was planning on so I'll just get the next one up in a couple days.

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A Balance of Fire and Light just hit 666 views in October. Yes, it's time for some evil ... Now where did I stash that cult knife.
Man, I'm never ready for evil when it's time. One of these days I need to get more organized.

In this chapter: Making do
Only a week into Twilight's break, Starlight realizes that the end of the year isn't a good time to take on the duties of both headmare and councilor. But she's certain she can handle this, though not necessarily standing.
The students anxieties build as the year end grades come closer, and they need help. Some, however, need more than others.

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Odd, according to my hotbar up there I have a message waiting for me ... but there isn't one. Every time I open my messages, or even hover my curser over the envelope to take a peek, there's no message.
Has that happened to anyone else? Does anyone know what it could be?

All I have to offer is this, but I hope it brings some peace for a brief time.

In this chapter: Lyra gets the mail!
Bonbon gives out some free candy.
Twilight freaks out.
Celestia is speechless.
And Luna lurks in the shadows.
Read about it here in the newest chapter of A Balance of Fire and Light: An Answer Given
In the Next Chapter: Trouble at the school! And Twilight reads a book.

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The disaster that had been left in Twilight's castle has been mostly cleaned and is now ready to be sorted and put away.
Mostly.
Talking with Starlight, Twilight reveals that not everything has been accounted for. If it were just a reference guide or a text book about magic, that would be one thing, but these were a bit more important.
What's gone missing?
Who has them?
Why were they taken?

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