I've hit writer's block.

The next chapter is coming along, but I'm somewhat disappointed with it. So, not only do I have to finish it, there needs to be a complete rewrite of what I have so far. (which is, sadly, little...)

The thing is, I still want to write, but I think I'm burned out on Growing Pains at the moment, so I'm going to be taking a short break from it to try a different story.

Here's the newer story's main idea: Twilight convinces Rarity to try out a hot new magical-gadget that has been proven to help reduce stress: a Magical Reality Device, designed by experts to play games that completely immerse you in the experience.

The incredibly addicting, stress-free game Twilight has brought her to play? Dark Souls.

For those unfamiliar with the game, it is notoriously difficult medieval-fantasy game with a mixture of trial-and-error gameplay, studying your enemies' strengths and weaknesses, and careful attention of the environment as well as smart use of your gear and stats. It is very difficult for new players to get into, but it is fun, immersive, and difficult, true, but very fair in its difficulty.

Rarity plays with Twilight's encouragement, making her way through the story, with her successes and failures, with help from her friends that are also joining in on the game to take the places of the various NPC's.

The end result would be an action story, with some humor and dialogue tossed in to make it more interesting, while also giving some insight on the opinions of my current personal addiction.

I might also include her trying out other wild multiplayer games. I think I would have fun putting her through the thrills of your first Left 4 Dead game.