Filthy Rich had it all: a corporate empire, mountains of bits, fame and recognition throughout Equestria, and a photogenic family. What was left for him but to go into politics? And the night before his inauguration as Mayor of Ponyville, is there any power - or any pony - that can help him out and limit the potential damage?

Perhaps there is. Perhaps it's one of the last ponies anyone would have expected. (Rated T for alcohol consumption and adult situations.)

Everypony knows how easy it is for Fluttershy to share kindness, to care, to give of herself. Nopony ever asks: is it too easy? Where does the element end, and the pony begin?

In the case of Gilda, they may be better off not knowing.

Warning for OOC (or at least differently characterized) Fluttershy. Rated T for adult situations.

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON 5 PREMIERE, 'THE CUTIE MAP'.

Starlight Glimmer has escaped, but she is far from gone. As one dream dies, she pursues another. Is she simply running in place? Perhaps. But, so is all of Equestria.

(Cover art by DashieSparkle)

So I got in a car crash and the hospital put me under for surgery. The next thing I know, I wake up as a small pony with wings. And I can't see. And it's freaking cold up here.

At least I've still got my smokes.

(Got the idea from the funny picture. Rated T for language and tobacco use.)

Tirek is gone and so is the library, but Twilight Sparkle can't stop thinking about them. Is she playing the part she wants to play? Are her desires all the same as her mentor's? Has ascension truly helped her to spread the magic of friendship? To answer these questions she must turn to her friends, her mentor, and a more uncertain source: her heart.

A/N: This is an alternate version of events after the Season 4 finale, returning after a two-year hiatus. The beautiful new cover picture is courtesy of AquaGalaxy. Dedicated to palaikai and BrownEyedBagel for their support, plus RealityCheck, Jawjoe and StrangeReasoning for inspiration; and finally Black Hoof, without whom I may never have continued the story.)