Well this was an unexpected delight.

For those who weren't here in the beginning of the site, or don't otherwise know. This is part 4/5 of my series Steps Towards Flight, part of my larger collection. Crusaders: One With Their Kind. you can find Scootaloo's story, Steps Towards Flight, and part of Sweetie Belle's story, Magic of the Filly, at my fimfic here.

Fanfic: Dreams of Reality by Summerset Banjo

Normal Adventure Alternate Universe

Dreams of Reality

King Sombra is about to retake the crystal empire by force unless Twilight Sparkle can find the crystal heart in time to stop him. but she is haunted by visions of what might be reality or another one of Sombra's traps.

Hyper's thoughts - An excellent little read that makes you stop and think. How do we know what's actually real? Give it a read if you've got the time.

Nightly Megathread #143

Pinkie's Sky Patrol NO MUSIC Update 1 by ~Zztfox

It's been a while since I've done one of these, and I feel like I'm back at the beginning. |well head on past the break, and see if I still got it|

Random Videos: Gypsy Bard Remix / Derpy's Mind At Work / DW&A

Just a bunch of random stuff this morning. Random but awesome. Discord approves. 

Fanfic: "Pinkie Pie's Pineapple Pursuit" by Seether00

Source

[Comedy] [Random]

Description:
Pinkie Pie wants a pineapple.

No ordinary fruit will do, she needs a Sweet Apple Acres pineapple.

Pinkie won't let little things like Applejack's logic "A pineapple ain't an apple!"

or Twilight's loss of sanity "She's right, go to the store!" stand in her way.

What follows is a tale of romance, science, and pinecones.

Also, Twilight summons a demonic entity but that happens every month so isn't important. 

Pre-reader's judgement:

Pinkie logic, pinecone x apple shipping, exploding flower pots and a certain princess actually doing something for once. 

The protagonists felt slightly out of character at times, but that's negotiable to keep the comedic track.

I was genuinely amused.

-- Sleepy

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Here's the link. Have fun.

Fanfic: Gonna Fly Now

[Comedy] [Slice of Life]

All Scootaloo wants in life are three things. To get her cutie mark, to receive attention from her new sister-figure Rainbow Dash, and to learn how to fly. After failing at all of these, namely due to Rainbow Dash's relationship with Thunderlane, she's about to give up hope when she discovers a large, white pegasus stallion with wings smaller than her own.

The only thing is, he can actually fly.

Title is a play on the song 'Gonna Fly Now' from the 1976 film "Rocky".

"Do I recommend this fic? YEEEAAAH! It gives a nice characterization to both Scoots and Snowflake."
-Robotbob123

Read it here.

Random Media: [PMV] - Ignition/ [No Bgm]Pony 2 Pony/ YTP - The Magnificent Trotting Shindig/ Upheaval: Reckoning Chapter 3 (Narrated by Forest Rain)

A random media post, huh? These remind me of Daytime NM, only without the discussions and/or challenges...

Anyway, We got an awesome PMV from Racecarghost, a YTPMV of this from SeishinkaYakushi, a YTP from AverageJoeCinema, and Forest Rain narrating Chapter 3 of the fanfic Upheaval: Reckoning...

1. [PMV] - Ignition
2. [No Bgm]Pony 2 Pony
3. YTP - The Magnificent Trotting Shindig
4. Upheaval: Reckoning Chapter 3 (Narrated by Forest Rain)

RDP: My Little Dashie

Rainbow Dash Presents has released the long-awaited-for My Little Dashie narration/"dramatic reading"! Check it out here or after the break!

Fanfic: My Little Pony's Little Ponies

We have a fanfic for you tonight. little on the long side, but it's a funny one so perhaps it will keep you awake as you wait for the New Year!

"Pinkie Pie at her finest (as always), and Twi actually getting in on the randomness. With a few jabs here and there at Pinklestia and other Hasbro toys, and amazing situations for the pony toys, this fic was just (for lack of a better word) amazing." -Swatteam

Fanfic: Nosflutteratu by Charcoal Quill

Dark Comedy Slice of Life

Twilight Sparkle had been looking forward to a quiet, relaxing day with a friend, and at first it seemed that Fluttershy could provide just that. But when Twilight makes a rather unsettling discovery about the pegasus – and her unusually sanguine appetite – the knowledge proves to be anything but relaxing...

Read the fic here. *vampire hiss*

Fanfic: How to Remove a Unicorn Tooth

Sad   Slice of Life

Three missing pieces, two loving alicorns, and a single stupid decision that will set young Princess Cadence's life on a fresh new course.


How to Remove a Unicorn Tooth by Skywriter

Fanfic: Celestia Takes a Shower

Comedy Random

Celestia has had a long day of ruling Equestria, and wants nothing more than to enjoy a relaxing shower.
But certain intruders won't allow for relaxation...

This fic was based on a true story, apparently... *shudder* I feel sorry for the poor soul who had to go through this... And no, this isn't a clopfic.

See it here.

Fanfic: Twilight Sparkle and the Gift Before Hearthswarming Day

Twilight Sparkle and the Gift Before Hearthswarming Day by Church

Hopefully you guys have some Christmas spirit leftover from yesterday, because this is a well written tale of filly Twilight and her wonderful Hearthswarming Eve. Take a look!

Slice of Life

Fanfic: "Happy Hearth's Warming Eve, Squirt"

(header from here)

We have a ~5000 word, somewhat holiday-themed fanfic for you all this evening while you're sipping hot cocoa near the fireplace! It's a bit of a tearjerker with extra helpings of "daww", though no "My Little Dashie". Interested? Check it out here.

Fanfic: A Season of Giving

A Season of Giving by JasonTheHuman

It's almost Hearth's Warming Eve, and everypony is looking forward to spending the holiday season at home with their families. Everypony, that is, except Scootaloo. Her two best friends are about to learn that sometimes friendship is the best gift you can ever give.


Slice Of Life

Fanfic: And Awkward Day

Comedy Alternate Universe

Three hundred years ago, Equestria almost invaded the peaceful and idyllic nation of Cavallia, the homeland of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.

The invasion would have been accidental.

It was quite awkward.

This is a great example of why countless politicians are complete idiots.

-Robotbob

Read it here. 

Fanfic: Shame at the Checkout

Comedy Random Slice of Life

"While Rainbow Dash is an avid Daring Do fan, she has no merchandise outside of the books to show for it. Now, staring at a 'Daring Do' wallet, she contemplates whether or not to purchase it. In doing so, she hopes to overcome her phobia of publicly expressing her love of the "childish" series.
Will she succeed? Or will she be humiliated?"

A hilarious quick read that will give a chuckle to anyone who has bought a pony toy in public, bringing back memories of their traumatic unique experience.
-Robotbob

Read it here.

Story : Brotherly Love

[Slice of Life] 

Fluttershy's always hidden a secret from her friends. It's not a horrible, dark secret. In fact, it's nothing out of the ordinary, at least to everypony else: she's got an older brother.

Her brother, though, has always seems to best her when it comes to, well, everything. Tempers flare when he visits Ponyville, and Fluttershy finds herself wondering if she'll ever manage to be as good as him.

Brotherly Love by fluttershywriter 

"The Cough"

This is something we usually don't post, but it is for a good reason. This is a fic reading, but not just reading from the same monotone person. This reading includes voice actors that sound so close to  the real thing, it's scary. Now before you go on ahead and listen to it, the fic is labeled Dark and Romance. But even if you aren't into fics or these kind of fics, I encourage you to give this a listen. It isn't every day you get to see this quality for fic reading. Oh, and the video is actually animated, so it isn't just cover art. Go and watch it after the break!.

Fanfic : Certain Advantages

[Comedy]  

It's Sisterhooves Social time again. This year, Dash catches wind of two new competitors and gets Spike to bet on the race. When her team is revealed to be a rather famous set of siblings, it looks like poor Spike will be her slave for a week! However, due to a team of masseurs, a minor invasion, unfortunate addictions, and dubious barrel components, victory might not be as near as she thinks...

Certain Advantages by The Descendant