Many years after sending her beloved protege to Ponyville, unease sits heavily on Princess Celestia's heart as her relationship with Twilight Sparkle seems to have cooled despite all they've accomplished together. On the advice of her sister, Celestia sets out to investigate and resolve the lost connection with her most faithful student. What does it mean to be a Faithful Student...or a Princess of the Sun?

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In an unknown new world filled with mysterious and unexplored dangerous ruins, the story follows Sketch and Kickbolt, two explorers, as they slowly but surely uncover the history explaining what happened in this world. And more importantly, why the pony folk suddenly were brought to it just a little over a century ago.

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Monsters, money, and running out of potions at the worst possible moment. These are just some of the problems that haunt Monster Hunters daily, and Twilight Sparkle is no exception. Despite graduating at the top of her class, Twilight is shocked to find out that her mentor, Princess Celestia, has assigned her to Ponyville, a small town located in the middle of nowhere. Will Twilight get the recognition she deserves and return to Canterlot within the year? Or will she forever fade into obscurity and never live up to her personal expectations? And what does friendship have to do with Monster Hunting in the first place?