You've been waiting all month for this. A day off. A trip to your secret spot in the Everfree Forest. Nothing but you, the fish, and your cider. Truly, there is nothing more you could ask for.

So why do Twilight and friends have to bother you so much?!

While your thrill-seeking wife, Celestia, is a big fan of attractions like water coasters, you're a bit less excited by the prospect. Even still, you're pretty sure it will be a fun time. At least, that's what you thought until the coaster broke down with the two of you still on it. It doesn't help that waiting for the coaster to be fixed may take a bit longer than either of you had hoped.

And you having nothing to do in the meantime.

Rating and tag for scritch-based innuendo.

After a long journey into the South Luna Ocean to study foreign aquatic creatures, Fluttershy encounters a massive lizard capable of causing untold amounts of death and destruction. He isn't afraid to do so, either, so long as it would protect the planet from those that would wish harm upon it. Luckily, thanks to the efforts of many hardworking creatures, there are no such threats. This has left him... kinda bored.

Imagine her friends' shock when they discover Fluttershy's kinship with this creature.

Requested by THE_LONE_WRITER.

Your wife, the now-retired Celestia, has been acting strange lately. Tonight, she has something she needs to say, and the look on her face is all you need to know that it is important.

So important, in fact, that the trajectory of your lives hinges on your response.

You've never heard of this newfangled "League of Legends," but Luna seems determined to get a team going in the strange 5 vs 5 game. With Celestia, Cadance, Twilight, and yourself in tow, surely nothing could go wrong.

I mean, when has League ever upset anyone?

Your closest friend, Sunny Starscout, has had a rough week. She seems intent on keeping it that way, but you have a plan. A convoluted plan, perhaps, but a plan nonetheless. It involves smoothies, fireworks, and most importantly, a hug. Your goal?

Her smile and optimism: Restored.

Princess Twilight Sparkle just made the awful mistake of accidentally giving you the ability to act consequence-free for a short span of time. You intend to make the most of it, but your friends aren't about to let you get away with it.

Uh, what is it you're trying to do, exactly?

Having taken a short midsummer vacation with Celestia, you've gotten quite comfortable in the little mountain cabin. Tonight, it's just the two of you, with the sound of the raindrops above you making your worries feel miles away.

This story is a sequel to With Every Story

Epilogue to the "Royal-Tea" series, though knowledge of the series is not necessary.

It feels like just yesterday that Celestia became your wife. In actuality, that happened not long after she abdicated the Equestrian throne, which was many years ago. Life has certainly been interesting.

And you've loved every minute.

You've been married to Celestia for a while, and you courted her for even longer. As such, you'd think that you would know her age apart from "thousands of years old." Alas, she seems to enjoy watching you try to guess. Fortunately for her, you aren't going to let that stop you from trying to give her a great birthday.

And you have a few ideas about how to do just that.