Sombra's castle has been breached after a long war, and he decides to cast a spell to end it all for the time being.

As a princess and a hero, Twilight's responsible for keeping Equestria safe. She must also complete her duties alongside the other princesses. Ponies don't see it, but the weight of the crown is more than they think. It carries so much. Especially since she's an alicorn, she wonders about her future.

Out in the rain, she discusses this with a secret aquaintance.

This holiday season is the worst time of Sunset's life. Anon-a-miss has made everyone believe that she has returned to her old ways and is now the target of everyone in the school.

Having just about enough pain and suffering Sunset tries to end it all but is saved and brought back to place where she can recover by an unlikely counterpart.

Now with the peace in the dark and guidance of the light, will Sunset prove her innocence to Canterlot High and even perhaps fulfill a dream she had long accepted would never come true.

(For those who read the MLP IDW comics, there will slight references here and there, so be warned)

In S9, After King Sombra's horn was found in the Crystal Empire, the princesses have decided to resurrect him and reform him. The pony to reform him will be none other than... Fluttershy! But what will happen when our yellow pegasus learns more about the evil king? When he gets his strength back, he is ready to attack the crystal empire, but will he?

Since Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust have left the Wonderbolts Academy, followed by all the other recruits, Spitfire hasn't had a chance to interact with her fellow Wonderbolts; no soul barely knows she even exists anymore. Spitfire doesn't really mind because she's not even aware of how blind she is to the fact that she has no close friends whatsoever. Reason? Unknown.

But an evil spirit still draws breath, intent on taking back what's his by building a vast army of soldiers.
Beginning with a single mare.

Sombra, or whatever it is the Crystal Heart left behind, has ventured forth and conquered his new domain behind the till at a McTrotnald's joint in Manehattan. As he seeks to consolidate and expand his newfound kingdom he quickly finds a host of potential new subjects to subjugate befriend. If only they weren't mostly mafia, bat gangs, changeling yakuza and bicycle ponies complete wackos after his hot sexy plot power and might....

Coco Pommel, a decent definitely-not-thestral, lives a decent life, works a decent job, earns a decent living. She is certain the fashion house she works for, Mane Event, is going places, even if it's currently stuck on the second floor above a McTrotnald's joint. She is oblivious to the fact that she is the much-coveted object of adoration of many stallions. She is oblivious to many things. But she finds it hard to be oblivious to the ruckus that comes from that fast food restaurant downstairs, harder still to resist getting dragged in...

Neither expected to ever end up stuck together, at least not this way. But as they quickly learn, there's no living on expectations in the poor but lively Manehattan slums of the Four Hooves District. Together with the band of misfits and social outcasts that make up their lives they must go out and seize it - their Midnight Empire.

Contains the following strong themes underneath: struggling against oppression, discrimination and biggotry, poverty and desperation,. This is a story of unity in diversity, of love and friendship that transcends differences, and the pursuit of freedom.

Now exponentially more epic thanks to our favourite editor Dumbgamer99 who has kindly returned to do another of my works. Be sure to thank him by checking out his page!

Featured 4/7/14 - 6/7/14! Many thanks to everyone who made this possible!

Written to the tune of The Manehattan Smile by Matthew Mosier which I think nicely captures the feel of this story.

Cover Art: Oh hey, my ponies actually resemble ponies now. I mean, look, you don't have to turn the pic upside down, close your eyes and imagine the ponies anymore. Previous cover art here.

In the mirror universe of Equestria, King Sombra rules as a wise and good monarch, with one great secret. He loves the Princess Celestia, one from a different universe, as kind as his world's is cruel. He has loved her patiently for over a thousand years, and would continue to do so, if the cruel Celestia had not begun slowly to destroy his kingdom and his ponies.

She has offered him an almost irresistible temptation: to give her the key to that other universe, and to have his princess in exchange. He has always refused, but now his most trusted advisors beg him to accept. Can he oppose their temptation as well?

Based on the Reflections Arc of the IDW comic series, 17-20; set just before and just after the action of the arc, and just after Equestria Girls and before Season Four of FiM. Spoilers for the arc apply.

After his second death, Sombra eventually comes to live in a small town away from the memories with a young Princess. He is reluctant at first to accept the her hand in friendship, however, as he grows accustomed to his new environment he learns to understand the ties that bind him.

Full series pending...

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Wendigos are such a nuisance. Because of those detestable monsters, the three southern pony tribes are at each other's throats and are utterly miserable.

We can't feed on that.

Luckily, there is a fourth tribe, far away in the frozen north. These so-called 'Crystal Ponies' surround their home in an aura of light and love, radiating from the largest love crystal in the world!

My name is Carina, and I am an Infiltrator sent to secure the Crystal Heart for my queen. Failure means the end of my hive. Failure is not an option.

It had been only a month since the attack by Tirek, and all seemed normal in and of itself. Twilight Sparkle is now the established princess of friendship, with her new crystal rainbow castle to symbolize the very essence of friendship and love...However, the event did not end completely without consequence.

Thanks to the absence of Alicorn magic for that one quick moment, the king of crystalline shadow, Sombra, had managed to resurrect himself from the grave of the icy north...and now, He is seeking revenge on those who stood against him on that faithful day.