This story is a sequel to Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Rumble's such a nice boy, helping out Scootaloo with her flying issues. It's really high time for the Cutie Mark Crusaders to repay him for his kindness.

Only one problem: if he was going to get his cutie mark in flying, he'd have gotten it ages ago. And they can't exactly turn him into a Wonderbolt, like he wants to.

But luck smiles on Sweetie Belle when she finds the next best thing: a pair of potential playmates for Rumble. Now she just needs to get them together.

Without the help from Diamond Tiara, the only pony who might actually be of any help in the matter.

And without letting Rumble know, obviously. He's a boy: they hate this sort of thing. It's for his own good.

This may get tricky.

Scootaloo's been plagued with nightmares for the past week, always the same; Rainbow Dash is falling and she's unable to save the mare. Why are they coming? And how do they effect her life while she's awake?

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Sweetie Belle Walks into Rarity's workroom and discovers something especially troubling. Now it's up to Rarity's friend to sniff out Rarity's new problem.

On the eve of the rest of their lives, Sweetie Belle has a chat with Scootaloo about life and wings.

Special thanks to Astrarian for editing.

Rarity has many flaws but she does her best to become a better sister for her little Sweetie Belle.

Unfortunately, that might not be enough.

While hiding from her sister's latest attempt to smarten her up, Sweetie Belle joins Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo at Ponyville's local river to have fun in the cool water. Together, they come up with a silly story explaining the origin of the infamous "Beauty Curse", a blight Rarity apparently suffers from.

A changeling is on the loose in Ponyville, and Sweetie Belle won't rest until he's caught.

Thanks to Noble Thought for prereading.

Vector art by RankWinner.

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After a disagreement with Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle has a talk with Rarity about friendship—especially with someone who can be stubborn.

While on a picnic, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle share a delicious honey pie. Soon, they find each other talking about something they never thought they would talk about. Foalhood is like honey pie.

Having expanded her business in the past year, Rarity decides to prepare her own Equestrian tax form for the first time. Her sister observes as the two discuss names, tax terms, and which town may not be ready for Rarity's 4th boutique.