We all know the story of how Twilight Sparkle became Princess Celestia's personal student when she was a filly. But... there's another side to the whole story. For another mare sought to be Celestia's student, one Trixie Lulumoon, a rising stage magician seeking her own happiness. After all the hardships, the ups-and-downs of her rollercoaster called life, Trixie hopes that an acceptance from Celestia will forever change her life. One decision will make Trixie the mare she is today... but things are never as they seem.

Ever since that embarrassing loss to Daring Do and a meddlesome pony, Ahuizotl swears to have his revenge one way or another. To draw Daring Do into one of his traps, and perhaps collect a reward as a bonus, he devises a daring scheme that involves kidnapping a group of friends. But instead of going for Twilight and the other ponies, he decides instead to kidnap something more personal... their 'pets'. It starts off easy enough, as he quickly takes all the animals into his secret hideout. But little does he realize, the job of keeping prisoners is easier said than done. Expect many twists and hilarious moments.

Fluttershy is made to pick up some cherries for a rather mischievous bunny. Now where have we heard this before? The one other difference being that Fluttershy finds herself having to get some cherries... when an unforeseen storm rolls across Ponyville. But with a little help from her friends, getting the cherries is the least of her worries.

Of the many life questions we have, there is one subject that rarely comes up: How Winona became part of the Apple family? And so comes a rendition to when Applejack was but a little filly, and one day she finds Winona lost and alone. Like any child, she decides to bring her home in the hopes that her parents will let her keep the dog. But things get slightly complicated when the parents share concerns over whether Applejack is ready to have a pet or not. But during Equestria's bleakest hour of the season, one act of fate will change everything.

A once promising night for Luna turns cold when scattered thunder storms appear. Before she turns in, she uncovers another surprise: The Cutie Mark Crusaders, wandering alone. To her surprise, the three fillies are on a quest: To uncover a lost treasure that holds the key to obtaining their cutie marks. And so Princess Luna finds herself joining the three to ensure their quest goes smoothly. But not 'all' is at it seems.

Taking place before the events of 'A Canterlot Wedding', Princess Mi Amore Cadenza a.k.a. Princess Cadence feels that all her dreams and wishes are about to come true. Before her very eyes, a bright future awaits for her one she is excited to share with the love of her life, Shining Armor. But on the day the invitations are prepared to be set, a terrible darkness stirs within the shadow. A terrible misfortune that awaits the unknowing young Princess that sets off the chain of the many events yet to take place on an unsuspecting kingdom.

When it comes to the Dazzlings, Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze are often butting each other's heads. Whether it's because of Sonata's silly questions or Aria wanting to start it, folks wonder why they get in each other's heads so often. And now Adagio finds herself putting that question to the test. But in order for this to work: The two girls find themselves having to make a switch. Which may not be the best idea.

*Part of the Siren AU Continuity*

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Ever since her encounter with an Ursa Minor, 'The Great and Powerful' Trixie... does not feel like the mare she was before. Dismissed, humiliated, and having lost her direction, Trixie travels alone in search for meaning in her life. Her travels take her deep in the Everfree Forest, where she hears tales of a creature who can help her with her problem. But when Trixie finds what she's looking for... the methods provided for her are not what she expected.

Taking place immediately after the events of 'Livewires', the Dazzling's shenanigans (But mostly Sonata's) leaves the group homeless. But then things start to get interesting. The officer in charge, who happens to be a blast from the past, decides to make the girls an offer: Either live with him in his house... or spend the rest of their days either in jail or homeless. Although the terms provided are deemed questionable, ultimately the decision is left upon the girls to make.

*Part of the Siren AU Continuity*

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'What is this place filled with so many wonders?'. Fluttershy used to know the answer to that question... but what happens when she doesn't know what that means anymore? Like all of a sudden, everything she thought made her life is all holding her back from being what she truly wants to be. So she decides to find the answers, even as her brain rattles of all the negative thoughts coursing through her. But upon this one trip, she may soon discover that the answer to the problem is much closer than she thinks.

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