Princess Celestia understands that being an Element of Harmony is dangerous, and that Twilight and her friends are bound to make enemies. So, naturally, the only course of action is to send a guard to keep them safe, even if they don't know about it.

Sunset Shimmer goes further than usual, resulting in Fluttershy feeling all too familiar feelings.

Something so simple, but so wonderful.

"So, why do you flinch when they laugh? It's a subtle thing, but... your ears start twitching, your body stiffens, and your eyes get this... panicked look in them. We may not know each other, but... I can't help but worry."

Everyone has an inner darkness within them. Some are just... different.

King Sombra has won. The Crystal Empire will soon reign. Twilight, a prisoner, wasn't expecting her captor to visit her. Nor the conversation that came with it.

A non-canon, 'What If?', spin off series of The Champion of Harmony.

Keep running, whatever happens, he could not stop running! She was gaining, getting closer! He needed to breathe!

Shining Armor, soon to be Captain of the Royal Guard, has never dealt with somepony quite like this. Frankly, he doesn't like it.