Scootaloo has always loved to watch Rainbow Dash practice in the afternoons, but today she finds herself in a strange situation, sitting atop a cloud as her hero tells her what drives her, what she fears, and why she sometimes wishes she could be somepony else. For all of that, what does Scootaloo wish? Take a guess.

This is cross-continuity. I technically wrote it as part of my "Sun Eater" alternate continuity, which is normally set in a dark, gritty version of Equestria that Hasbro wouldn't touch for all the bits in Canterlot's coffers. After I finished it, though, I realized that it would neatly fit in the standard continuity, and that it had absolutely no objectionable content. So, here it is! It's rated "Everyone," You can consider it part of the larger series of one-shots focusing on the Mane Six of "The Sun Eater" continuity if you want, or you can just take it for what it is.

Cover Art by bigponymac

What does it mean to be Pinkie Pie? What does it mean to dedicate an entire life to bringing others joy? The truth is that it means forgetting her own. Eventually, a lonesome, deprived heart and an isolated mind will always take their toll. For Pinkamena Diane Pie, that crisis comes suddenly, as she realizes, in the one place she thought she was safe from the world, that she has unwittingly faced herself with a decision that might well be her last -- and she has no idea of what she wants.

Cover Art by Imalou of Deviantart.
Expect Mild Language and non-graphic adult themes.

Fluttershy arrives home from the market to find Rainbow Dash waiting for her. Rainbow Dash reluctantly reveals that she was tasked by Weather Manufacturing Services with the unenviable job of informing Fluttershy that her sister has been killed in an accident in Cloudsdale. Fluttershy struggles to come to terms with the news, stunned that a pony who had always seemed invincible could suddenly be gone. Mercifully, she won't have to fight this battle alone.

Another iteration in the "Sun Eater" universe. Expect strong language, non-sexual adult themes, and substance abuse.

Rarity pays Twilight Sparkle a visit to ask her why she hasn't come to the Ponyville Autumn Social for the last two years. All she would need is a date, after all. Twilight waves away Rarity's request, explaining that she simply doesn't date -- ever. Rarity's inquiry as to why provokes Twilight into a seething rant that inadvertently reveals more than intended.

This is the second in a short series of stories elaborating on the versions of the mane 6 from the universe depicted in "The Sun Eater." This one is relatively mild for "Sun Eater" material in terms of content, but is still rated "Teen" for a reason. Expect mild language, adult themes, and use of mild (but legal) substances.

Cover image by Ventious, deviantart.

It's Applebuck season, and Applejack is faced with the same fields, the same trees, and the same grind as every single year before. Desperation set in a long time ago, but she's not the kind to let it show. Get your kicking shoes on, girl. It's that time of year.

Part of a short series of one-shots based in the same universe and continuity of "The Sun Eater." These quick little stories will deal with the day-to-day struggles of the individual mane six of that universe. They might be funny. They might be sad. They might be random. Whatever the case, they'll all be honest.

Expect foul language, substance abuse, etc.

Derpy arrives to work late, as usual, and finds herself tasked with the delivery of a package to a recipient whom her boss describes as "a crotchety old unicorn," who lives in the Everfree Forest. With her job on the line, Derpy ends up going above and beyond the call of duty, outflying and outrunning dragons, parasprites, river monsters, and an empty stomach, all in the name of making what would seem to be a simple delivery.
Unfortunately for Derpy, this delivery is anything but what it seems.

Cover Art by Tarantad0 of deviantART