To paraphrase The Smiths, "I am equine and I need to be loved, just like everypony else does."

cover art by Mere

Shortly after her brother's wedding, Twilight announces her intent to supplement her friendship studies with research about the magic of love. Her inexperience proves to be an obstacle as she attempts dating and other pursuits of romance. But life proves to be as eventful as always, not only for Twilight, but for all the ponies around her as well.

Alternate Universe, on account of the story having originally started just after the end of Season 2, and all ideas and concepts invented at that time being used regardless of how obsolete they became as the series progressed. Predominantly slice of life with occasional adventures… you know, not unlike the show.

Original FanFiction.Net version here.
Upgraded DeviantArt.Com version here.

The FanFiction version is the most current, though don't let its massive size intimidate you, I merely chose to publish the several-part series as just one story there. The DeviantArt version of the story is updating slowly, with cover art being designed for each individual chapter. This version will be the slowest of all, as I will only update it when the cover art for the next chapter is actually finished. This will also be the only version with no Author's Notes, making it either the least interesting or the most peaceful, depending upon your point of view.

But that's enough out of me. Enjoy the story.