She's finally made it. A freak carriage accident left almost two-dozen ponies injured and several more in critical condition. It was all hooves on deck at Ponyville Hospital. Every moment counted, every dose of medicine carefully measured and distributed, every patient expertly cared for. If they wanted to help everypony, there could be no rest. There could be no sleep.

And they succeeded.

Now, after almost fifty hours straight without so much as an opportunity to sit down, Nurse Redheart is ready to go home.

You've been expecting her.

Cover art graciously provided by the incredible Butterscotch!

Over the years, Equestria has faced many threats of all shapes and sizes. Perhaps it is unsurprising, then, that Princess Celestia would eventually reach the end of her rope and become one herself. If she is not stopped, it could mean the end of Equestria as we know it.

Thankfully, Twilight Sparkle has a plan.

Less thankfully, she didn't have much time to think about it.

Story takes place in Season 3-ish.

Cover art by the incredibly talented Butterscotch!

This story is a sequel to For You

Knowledge of the previous story is not necessary to enjoy this one. This story takes place in an AU where Cadance and Shining Armor never got together. The world is otherwise unchanged.

Hearts and Hooves Day, while still Cadance's favorite holiday, has gotten more and more busy as the years have gone by. Her responsibilities have increased tenfold, and so too has her stress. Now, as if matters couldn't get any worse, she and her husband Anon are getting called by the Cutie Map!

Meanwhile, Anon just wants to spend some time with his wife.

The final day of Hearts and Hands Week 2025!

It's Hearts and Hooves Day, meaning that it's your responsibility to make your marefriend, Octavia, happy with a nice, romantic evening. Unfortunately, for as much as you love her, she can be difficult to read, and you're not sure how exactly you're going to make this work.

Somepony else might, though.

Day #6 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

In the Wonderbolts, everyone gets a nickname. Infamously, these names are embarrassing. As a result, most newbies aren't privy to the shameful pasts of their predecessors, but that isn't going to stop Sky Stinger or Vapor Trail from trying to guess what Spitfire's was anyway.

They'll never get it.

Day #5 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

Coco's life is far from quiet. Manehattan is a busy place, and what with her juggling her costume designing gig with her salespony job at Rarity For You, it's nothing short of a miracle that she's able to find any time to relax. Unfortunately, her friend and coworker, Anon, is very good at making that time not so relaxing.

He has good intentions, he swears.

Day #4 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

Thorax has been having some chest pain lately. According to his doctor, he needs to limit his love intake.

Somehow, Anon is most affected by this.

Day #3 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

Princess Zephyrina "Zipp" Storm is a great friend. You'd like for her to be more than that, but considering how she treats prospective suitors during Hearts and Hooves Day, perhaps that little dream is best kept to yourself.

Day #2 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

You'd do anything for your special somekirin. Unfortunately, some of the things she asks you to do are less than safe, or at the very least questionable in their nature.

You should be used to playing with fire by now, though.

Day #1 of Hearts and Hands Week 2025.

Fleur de Lis is Equestria's premier supermodel. Hailing from Canterlot and with friends in high places, she could probably take her pick when it comes to boyfriends.

She chose the weird alien thing.

Her fans are not happy.

Written for Buck.