Staring out at the desert i cant help but wonder how if i could have done better. Was there a way that i could have proven that it wasn't cadence at the wedding? Maybe if i had i would be home in Equestria in stead of here at Enotita. Maybe i would still be a unicorn instead of a kirin. Maybe i would still be a scholar instead of a guard. Maybe i would still be the prince's student. Maybe.

What Spike was doing in the episode "Stare Master". After Twilight leaves to go have tea with Zecora, Spike starts to worry when Twilight doesn't come back after a while. (NOTE: If you haven't seen the episode "Stare Master", I recommend doing so before reading this story).

Cover art belongs to TheDescendant.

This story takes place after "Secret of my Excess". After Spike causes a rampage in Ponyville and is turned to normal, there's one gift that Spike realized he forgot to open.

Title Card is not mine.

Takes place after Stare Master. When almost losing Twilight Sparkle to a cockatrice, Apple Bloom becomes afraid of losing Twilight again. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo tell Twilight about this, Twilight sets up a private conversation between her and Apple Bloom. Can Twilight help make the young filly feel better?

This is my take on the underrated friendship between Twilight Sparkle and Apple Bloom. I'm surprised there aren't any other stories about them together.

Thanks to twilightsparkle3562 for helping. Cover image by Snufflin.

Hot Scoop returns to Equestria to interview Princess Celestia following the execution of her former minister, Instant Justice.

Continuation of The Redemption of Tempest Shadow and You Murdered My Brother

This story is a sequel to The Challenge

Rainbow Dash has been happily engaged to Princess Twilight Sparkle, the love of her life, for several months. She's taken her on Hurricane's Way and shared in the rites of pegasus courtship. Too bad she forgot to tell mom and dad before they found out by reading the paper.

But that's just fine. It gives them the perfect excuse to go visit their little Dashie and meet the mare who stole her heart and became the wind beneath her wings.

A commission for Elzzombie, who also drew the lovely artwork for it!
Preread by Timaeus.

Long ago, Commander Hurricane set an example that still resonates with all pegasi who fall in love with their ground bound kin. Every pegasus knows the story, the tradition is deeply engrained and held dear to their hearts.

Now, if only Twilight could curb her curiosity long enough to enjoy and appreciate just how important she is to Rainbow.

Pre-reading and editing assistance by Melon Hunter and Timaeus.

Art originally by ELZZombie

This story is a sequel to Hurricane's Way

It's no secret that pegasi have a long, proud history as the warrior tribe. Their race boasts some of ponykind's greatest military minds, fearless legions that struck fear into the hearts of any who dared oppose them with their mighty lightning lancers and thunderhead squads.

Honor, duty, and protecting their own kind were the very foundation of the old legions, a notion that holds true to this very day. The strong protect the weak, and the weak stay safe under wing, grateful for their care.

But just how do they make such a big decision? Who determines the stronger pony out of two so closely bonded?

For all those questions, there is but one answer:

The Challenge.

Preread by Cynewulf, Jondor, and Timaeus. Thanks, guys.

Cover art by FairDahlia.

After the events of 'School Daze,' Chancellor Neighsay is summoned by Celestia.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Contains spoilers for S08E01+02.

Chancellor Neighsay and his brother both had a shared vision: to find ways to protect Equestria from enemies like the Storm King even if it meant cold blood killing.

Now, after Instant Justice is executed for treason in hunting down Tempest Shadow and murdering many of the Storm King's followers, Neighsay angrily goes to confront his superior over executing, in his mind, a potential savior of Equestria.

Author's Note: Continuation of "The Redemption of Tempest Shadow."