Companion stories to The Elements of Awesomery, focused on the framing story.

Honestly: Rainbow Dash is really bad at baking, but when it's the only thing she can think of to impress the pony she loves, she turns to a friend for help, and gets more than she bargained for. Originally written for the Equestria Daily Speedfic Competition (it's #78).

Trouble Comes in Threes, or Why Fanfiction Is Bad for You: Pinkie is having a heck of a day. First her friends find out about the stories she's been writing about them. Then three strangely familiar ponies show up at her doorstep, threatening to sue her over those very same stories. Now, Rainbow Dash is nowhere to be found! It's enough to drive a mare crazy!