In an abandoned castle deep within the Everfree forest, the battle of Everlasting Night is almost to a close. Nightmare Moon is weakened and nearly defeated and Twilight has awakened the five Elements that her friends embody.

But there's just one problem. She can't find the sixth!

In a last-ditch effort, Twilight casts a powerful and ancient spell (from a library she technically wasn't allowed in) to summon the final Element from the next universe over. (They won't miss it, right?)

Unfortunately, her spell works a little too well and now she's swimming in Elements. Can she find the true Element of Harmony, or will she go mad trying to sift through so many that are just slightly 'not right'?

During "The Times They Are a Changeling", Spike was able to use the magic of song to prove that Thorax wasn't evil, convincing everyone in earshot, especially Shining Armor and Cadance to trust him and let him stay in the Crystal Empire.

... Except what if it hadn't been that easy? What would it take then to prove something like that, especially to a pony who had so bitterly said, "There's no such thing as a nice changeling" ?

Yep, an alternate take on the ending of The Times They Are a Changeling, the only part of the episode I felt was rushed.

Proofread by Doctor Candor and Malefactory

Let's face it. There's no way everypony was going to instantly change their minds about Thorax over a song.

So instead, Spike tries a different approach, by pointing out that Changelings are not the only threat Equestria has faced.

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Once upon a time, Spike went for a walk.

While on his walk, he was judged by an ancient alicorn, lodged with griffons, parlayed with air pirates, charmed a maiden of a mystical race, and dealt with the scourges of hate, fear, and racism while deliberately drawing the armies of myriad nations to the brink of global war.

Once upon a time, Spike went for a walk, and did all of this so that he could keep a promise to the one that meant the most to him... Twilight Sparkle.

In the first of three books, Pillars of the Sun (Chapters 1-15), Spike is devastated by Twilight's fate and grows more and more despondent as he attempts to understand what has happened to his dearest friend. A gentle nudge from a pony he trusts sends him looking for answers. When that nudge becomes a push he unravels ancient secrets... and risks losing himself before his attempt to rescue Twilight can even begin.

While exploring Canterlot Castle, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash uncover a room filled with stone tablets connected to dials. Above each dial is the name of an alicorn they know.

These old things couldn't possibly control an alicorn's power, could they?

Only one way to find out.

A visit to Twilight's house started off like normal. Some gossip here, some makeup there.

Then Rarity ventured into Spike's room, and is appalled at how child-like It looked. Dolls, Comic books, and even a Power Pony themed blanket. As an act of "generosity", Rarity decides to surprise Spike with a new room and gives away all of his collectibles.

His reaction? Well... It's rather... explosive.

An unrealistic interpretation of Spike's reaction if his comic books were to be tampered with. Written for fun/practice as my first comeback story since 2014! Enjoy!

Full reading was done by Night Spark! Listen to it here!
Thanks to FamousLastWords and ChappedPenguinLips for pre-reading and editing!

Something terrible is coming to Equestria, to bring a little balance to all this peace and harmony. Mephistopheles and Carryion have escaped Tartarus, seeking vengeance on the alicorns who bound them. With Discord still maddened by the demon's curse, will our heroes be able to repel this ancient evil, about whom so little is known? (This is a direct sequel to Seeking Secrets. Strongly recommended you read that first, though I think this one is written better. Or don't. I'm a description, not a cop.)

In the near future, a man finishes constructing a device that will allow him to travel across dimensions. He achieves his goal of landing in Equestria, but will have a hard time fitting in as a one-of-a-kind oddity. Now he must attempt to remain hidden while trying to learn magic to craft a new body. Unfortunately, something went wrong during the transition between worlds, and his quest for knowledge will lead him to an ancient evil long sealed by the Princesses. Will he be able to resist the pull of the Black Book? What effects will his presence have on the world of Equestria? Will he find the peace he so desires? Or will he cause the ruin of everything he loves?

This is the story of a little dragon and how he had to give up his baby pet Phoenix.

A story commissioned by Jake the Army Guy