One great fanfic could be 'Sunset's Ascent'. It delves into Sunset Shimmer's journey as she discovers and adjusts to her new Alicorn form. It has interesting character development and explores her relationships with other ponies in this new phase of her life.
Another one is 'Sunset Shimmer: Alicorn of Light'. In this, Sunset's Alicorn form is associated with the power of light. The story follows her as she battles against the forces of darkness, using her unique Alicorn abilities. It has a great plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Chapter 432, "War Means Burning Money", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Especially the former, is the most important. to They all need to get on the battlefield!. What makes it stick is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around faction conflict becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 288, ", The Loyal Grenade Launcher Feels Worth It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Valen Zu's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with While the artillery bombardment raged, those mechanical monsters had... and closes on Its cost was even much higher than regular heavy artillery and its.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Two mortars were still firing; squads pulled out rocket launchers, starting to target the distances;
Chapter 275, ", Mobilization", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mobilization's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on However, the Alliance must possess this capability for mobilization. and ending on This represented the Alliance's main maneuverable force, available....
Chapter 431, ", I made the call too early.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Upper Plateau Star's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Gu Hang received the news from Wu Jiarong on Shangyuan Star in the... and ending on Even food supplies would be problematic; Upper Plateau Star probably....
Chapter 276, ", Intercontinental Missile", is the clearest early answer because it turns Blackbird Heavy Industries's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The Alliance isn't Gu Hang's alone; he can't make all the decisions..., but the pressure keeps building through Right now, the gathering of opinions and gradually forming strategies....
Chapter 309, ", The Governor's Speech", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alliance's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is To all residents of Rage Owl Star:" "I am your Governor, Gu Hang."..., but the pressure keeps building through The Rage Owl Star People's own army fought on all fronts, unifying....
Chapter 336, "The Empire’s Sustainability Pill", is the clearest early answer because it turns Legal Department's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on About the matter of Korolya III, Gu Hang didn't even dare to continue... and ending on Ivan Fatches said that the taxes cannot be paid on time and in full.... In story terms, the chapter closes with "Ivan Fatches isn't completely avoiding taxes.
Chapter 214, ", Mom's Plan", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from This thing, Gu Hang simply placed it on the rooftop terrace of the... to By next year, I'm confident I can double that number." "Do you grasp....
Chapter 351, ", 'Prey", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alliance's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with As the soldiers on Korolya prepared for the final desperate effort... and closes on She was the Superior of the Sainte-Lys Nun Association, Mrs..
Chapter 404, ", The Tall Pirate Crew", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The United Forces of the Dragonhawk Star Domain achieved their war... and follows through with If word got out that the alliance was weak and easy to bully, and big....