All Chrysalis ever wanted was to care for her subjects. All she ever wanted was to ensure her species wouldn't starve. She went to great lengths just to provide them with every ounce of food she could give. Yet... in the end... she ended up with nothing.

This story is a sequel to Not That, Twilight!

The Princess of The Sun may be loved and respected, but that doesn't mean she was treated as equal amongst ponykind. Every year when Hearts Warming Eve arrives, all Celestia can do is watch ponies laugh, exchange gifts, build snow ponies, and sing carols together from her window. She wishes she can join them, but ponies will likely get all awkward if she came by just to say hello. She gets only one present from Cadence.

This year though, her student changed things a lot.

Three villains are hanging out. They argue with each other, they mock each other's defeats, and they talk badly about their nemesis. Then Discord appears in the scene and blows away the villains' peace.

Oh, Discord, you troll.

The time has come for Celestia to have a one-to-one lesson with her personal protege, Twilight Sparkle. She is, no doubt, a bright young unicorn and it doesn't take her long to understand the overall concept of the teleportation and transfiguration spell. That is not to say the lesson went perfectly well as Twilight's magic takes a haywire spin and does things unimaginable coming from a foal.

Edit: Oh the stars and galaxies, this thing got featured on 05/02/2023!!! Thank you!!!

Second Edit: OMG! This is the first time my story landed on top of the featured list. Thank you so much!!!

Third Edit: Audiobook version by The Mystery Fluttershy Fan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbCgCNefS8A

Fourth edit: Featured on Equestria Daily

King Sombra has taken over the Crystal Empire. All hope seems to be lost yet Twilight Sparkle still never gives up. She comes up with another way to win over the king. This process, however, doesn't involve rainbow lasers or being sent far away.

What could it be? Well, read below to see!!!

The time has come. I am to go soon. However, just before I leave, there is a pony who desires to speak with me. We share a few words and she begins to cry. I tell her what is the point if I'm only a pony in the background? Apparently, to her it's so much more than just that.

Twilight comes over to Canterlot to spend some quality time with Luna. The day passes by in joy. As night falls, Luna says she and Twilight should play her brand new video game.

Update: Featured 03/24/2023!!! Thank you!!!

King Sombra is many things. He is a monster, he is a terrorist, he is the cause of war, he is a cruel, heartless tyrant only waging violence and the death of so many ponies for his own gain. And he knows this.

However, what he didn't know, was that he was slowly falling for a specific pony. One of his most loyal subjects. She works as the second in command of the empire, a scientist and a librarian. But she is no doubt a special mare. King Sombra had not a clue, though, that she'd be special enough to make him feel this way. He can't comprehend it. He tries to comprehend it. It feels both good and painful.

Note: A story idea I had for a long, long time. I wish to turn it into a full story someday.

Second Note: The events of this story take place in King Sombra's timeline from the season 5 finale.

As happens annually, Nightmare Night is once again here. Rainbow Dash, dressed as a ghost, is scheming to truly scare everypony in town. Let's just say she began with the wrong pony.

As a princess and a hero, Twilight's responsible for keeping Equestria safe. She must also complete her duties alongside the other princesses. Ponies don't see it, but the weight of the crown is more than they think. It carries so much. Especially since she's an alicorn, she wonders about her future.

Out in the rain, she discusses this with a secret aquaintance.