Spike wants to be left alone after the funeral. But Discord won’t do that. He’s going to help his old friend through his loss. And that will require a few surprises…

This story is a sequel to Learning To Live Again

Shade has documented the history of almost every nation for the last twenty years. But he’s avoided one nation in particular until recently; The Crystal Empire.

He quickly discovers that history won't be silent when he awakens the memories of Sombra and his mind becomes tormented by the former King.

There are only two ponies who can help; Celestia and Luna. His sisters will have to relive the events that led to the fall of the Empire, reopening old wounds that have taken centuries to heal.

And Sombra will make sure they know his side of the story before this is all over...

Twilight needs to pick up light bulbs. All of her friends decide to tag along. Should be an easy trip, right?

Nope. Turns out nopony can handle going to this Home Depot-esque store.

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After the Canterlot Invasion. a changeling becomes lost in the Everfree Forest. When he’s finally discovered, it will take Twilight, her friends, and even Celestia and Luna to show him that there is life beyond the changeling hive. Follow Shade on his journey through light and darkness as he learns to embrace his inner strength and become more than he ever thought possible.

Enjoy the follow-up:

Faded Memory: The Rise and Fall of Sombra

Scootaloo reveals to her friends that she has a family. But she doubts they'll like who her sister is.

Discord lounges around Canterlot Castle without a thing to do. A reformed life has taken every surprise out of life. Until Celestia drops the bomb on him: He has a daughter. And what's more is that Celestia wants him to reunite with her with Twilight's help.