I've been working on this for a long time now, decided to finally finish it .-. there will be other characters in this au later..
hopefully it's apparent who's who!

Twilight Velvet x Stellar Flare
Dawn Break: Celestia's top student, very social and excited to move to Ponyville to make friends!
Shining Savior: Captain of the royal military

Bright Mac x Spectacle
Orange Pippin: Raises his two younger sisters and takes care of Granny Smith
Fuji: A great aim with her slingshot, enters competitive shooting competitions
Apple Blossom: Youngest apple, enjoys planting and watering the trees. Cmc member

Pear Butter x Carrot Cake
Pumpkin Harvest and Suncake: foal twins (hmm should I make them a unicorn and pegasus?)

Cumulus Cloud x Mane Allgood
Butterfly Stitch: She cares for injured animals all over, and hopes to one day own her own clinic
Vagabond: Wanders from place to place, can't quite settle down anywhere comfortably

Cookie Crumbles x Chiffon Swirl
Vanilla Vogue: A designer who came from the simple town of Ponyville, she hopes to make it big despite her poor upbringings
Sweet Floss: Vanilla's younger sister, she loves baking sweet and sugary treats. Cmc member

Night Light x Firelight
Gala: A seriously studious pony who likes to research the galaxy and planets. She believes in control and the greater power

Jackpot x Cloudy Quartz
Vanishing Act: Gala's only friend, she is a magician who uses her ability to disappear without magic as a means of escaping... situations

Windy Whistles x Hondo Flanks
Fleet Fast: Helps control the lightning clouds of Ponyville, she was a number one competitor in Cloudsdale races

Bow Hothoof x Snap Shutter
Bruise Cruise: A rough and rowdy little colt who can't seem to stay out of trouble and injury. Cmc member

Mrs. Shy x Igneous Rock
Sweet Amber: Left her rock farm to pursue her interest in spreading joy to other ponies
Basalt: The closest sister to Amber and kept in touch after she left the farm. Studies rocks
Limescale: She has a short temper, and a specialty for cleaning off limescale
Dusty Topaz: Rock and crystal collector/preserver, she is shy and introverted