The Great and Powerful Trixie has spent many years wandering Equestria, hauling her little wagon behind her. She's spent all those years alone, and that's just fine by her. Who needs other ponies?

Soon enough, though, she finds herself followed by a strange unicorn mare who insists on being taught the tricks of her trade. Trixie teaches her, but is the mare really ready for all a showmare's life entails?

There is a very good reason that Princess Celestia sends Twilight and her friends to do her dirty work.

There is a very good reason that immortal, impossibly strong alicorns have a fleet of guards.

The newest Princess of Equestria needs to learn what strength really means to an alicorn.

A curious foal and an indulgent mother, armed with the best candy-collecting buckets they can find, go out for Nightmare Night.

As they make their rounds, a question occurs to the foal about his favorite Princess.

His mother answers to the best of her abilities.

(Takes place several years past Dancer's Night School)

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Immortal rulers of Equestria, shepherds of the Sun and Moon, and arguably the most powerful beings in existence.

Even they are not immune to the dreaded rivalry that comes between sisters. Feeling her sister has gone soft over the millenia spent alone, Princess Luna challenges Princess Celestia to the one and only Iron Pony Competition.

Which sister will come out on top?

Now with fanart! By Soulite1110

This story is a sequel to Don't Stand Too Close To The Sun

A thousand painful years keeping siblings apart.

Fractured memories of a jealous rage.

And the soft, downy wings of a sister that never, ever stopped believing in her.

What do you do when your love moves to pursue her dreams? Rarity is living the high life in Canterlot, but Applejack can't help but feel left in the dust.

Luckily, sometimes, there's somepony nearby to help you through it.

(Inspired by this song.)

Loyalty is not failing to run away, but rather running together in the same direction.

They warn you not to look at the Sun, and you avert your eyes in reverence and fear.

They never warn you not to stand too close, however.

Business at Carousel Boutique has been picking up ever since the Royal Wedding. While the work has been a godsend, Rarity soon finds herself buried in custom orders, fussy Canterlot ponies, and deadlines she's unsure she can meet.

At the end of her rope, she remembers that time there were simply too many Pinkie Pies, and has an idea.

What could go wrong?

(Story inspired by a comment left by MarineMarksman on another story of mine, Oh, you. Thanks for the inspiration!)

Edit 10/9/13: Guys, this is NOT a Sparity fic. Please do not add this fic to Sparity groups or Sparity folders in groups. I have no idea what made you think this was a Sparity, but regardless, please stop.

While going to cheer on their friend at the Wonderbolt's Academy, the hot air balloon is hit with a twister. How will Applejack and Rarity come to terms with the aftermath? Is Rainbow Dash really the fastest in Equestria? Is Pinkie Pie just a little too candid?

Find out!

This is a collab between my favorite chaos spreader Cozmosus and I. Spoilery!