(First story) Have you ever heard of of a mare named Faust? She's an Alicorn, just like the Princesses, but not a princess herself. Some say she's a queen, some say she's their mother. The truth, well... she's really overworked.

So, how would things change for Equestria, if Twilight wasn't there, and instead, a certain moody girl was given a chance to discover the magic of friendship in a world of true peace and harmony? Lets find out, shall we...

The world is often a simple place. Most of the time we have simple worries and problems. However, what does one do, when their entire life begins changing? Especially, when those changes include a shift in species, gender, and life expectancy...