With the wind flowing through her mane, Rainbow dash beat her wings and burst through a cloud, popping it into vapour and leaving the sky a clear blue. Her weather maintenance duties were done for the day, and it was mid-afternoon, early by her standards. Her wings were tucked in close to her sides as she dove nose-first towards the trees of Sweet Apple Acres that were tethered to the ground below. Before crash-landing, Rainbow Dash extended her wings to glide, weaving left and spinning right, a

The Grand Galloping Gala was in full swing, but the mood had a different air to it this year. This wasn't that surprising of course, given the advertised main event of the evening. Celestia had attended to her duties as usual, being her gracious self to her many guests. Luna roamed the halls at her leisure. Both of them had, for now, repressed the natural sense of excitement, leaving any introspection behind. They were committed now. The only way for them was forwards. And then sharply down a th

A little over a month after their first interview, in a different room in Canterlot Castle, Rarity was setting up her camera to frame three ponies. Two princesses, and a predator. That predator wasn't quite who she'd expected, but upon thinking further, it seemed to her that the choice made sense. She was well-known, had experienced the magic of friendship, and was never one to turn down a challenge.
"Rarity, my belly needs more makeup. I want it looking plump and stunning!" Trixie called out, g

Rarity stood on her hind legs, adjusting the viewfinder of her camera until the princesses Celestia and Luna were in perfect focus. “Mm.. yes, flawless! Might I say, you two are looking positively magnifique for the cameras!” Rarity chirped. She moved deftly to her other camera to make sure Pinkie Pie was still in focus too, as she had a tendency to move around a lot. “Pinkie, you’re looking... well, better than when you came in with chocolate frosting stains on your lips

Well, this was unusual. Trixie Lulamoon was not usually a pony to invite ponies over to her home for tea and cakes, let alone Twilight Sparkle of all mares. Sure, Starlight would be there as well, because Trixie had reckoned that just her and Twilight locked in her little wagon alone for a few hours might end badly. But this was a new year, and a new Trixie. No more petty rivalries, no more deeds of questionable morality. She’d helped to save the day that one time, after all, and she was h

It might not be as beautiful and elegant as Canterlot, or as picturesque and cosy as Ponyville, but Hearths Warming Eve in Manehattan was still a sight to behold. There were lights [i]everywhere[/i], great nets of fairy lights and coloured lanterns of red, white and green. The tall buildings, coated with the snow, all seemed to be in competition with each other, vying to be the merriest landmark in the city. Even the great statue that stood by the ocean had received a festive makeover, a bright

The bed was small, old and covered in suspicious-looking stains, but that was no matter to its occupant. Shining Armor had always been a heavy sleeper. It was no wonder why, given the amount of exercise he did every day. There weren't many ponies who were put to work quite as much as the unicorn, even if he was still a teenager. Not that he ever got much credit for his work ethic, but that was his lot in life. He was used to it by now. What Shining wasn't so used to was waking up alone. Throwing

The girls assembled in their thrones around the map. They had met there many times before to discuss all sorts of world-saving quests, friendships lessons, and so forth. Now, Twilight Sparkle brought the newest topic to the Elements of Harmony.
“OK, girls. Did we all come up with a good idea?” she asked. There was a collective nodding of heads.
“Easy! My idea’s gonna blow. Your. Minds,” said Rainbow Dash confidently, lounging in her chair with her forelegs crossed.