What if a cutie mark was not just related to a pony finding their talent but also a sign of a pony becomming an adult?

This was the question that Apple Bloom thought about after another failed attempt to get her mark.

But is her attempt to get her mark through magic going to work, and more importantly, what will the consequences of her actions be?

This story takes place after the events of the episode "Princess Twilight part 2"

After Discord's old plan of destroying the tree of harmony reemerged and wreaked havoc in Equestria Celestia decided to take him on his offer "to clean up" literally. After some catching up Discord decides to go ahead and become a maid to Celestia for a day since most of her staff took the day off. However Celestia's old mischievous nature from her past has reemerged and she decides to make things quite embarrassing for the lord of chaos. Discord who can still use his chaos magic fights back pranking both Celestia and Luna while digging up secrets in the castle. It doesn't take long for things to get out of control.

Cover artist: Pridark

Shining Armor has been living a lie.

Many see him as powerful and brave.

Yet deep inside is a soul who is playful wishing for true freedom.

Coming across a ancient tome, how could he pass up the chance to live as how he always saw himself?

A simple carefree night turns his life upside down, Gleaming Shield wants to live her own life and the pull to break free is becoming too strong.

Can Shining Armor balance a life between two parts of himself?

Or will He and She lose everything?

Cover Art belongs to The talented and wonderful Marenlicious.

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Made Popular on 7/2/16.
Featured on 4/12/17*6/19/18

Following a review of her Royal Guards, Celestia decides that some changes are in order.

Afterall, the castle could always use more cleaning staff...

Inspired by the series of images by Skitterpone.

Star Gazer can't get a break. He's always stressed out by his constant studies. But his greatest stress of all come from mares: he turns into a quivering mess around them. Yet he still spends a large amount of the time in the Ponyville Library studying various books. It just so happens he's there one day when Twilight is testing out a new spell. However, things don't go as planned and now Star has to deal with the consequences: a longer mane and eyelashes are going to be the least of his worries.

*Special Thanks to Magic Bolt for the amazing cover art!*