Misty blindly follows Opaline's rule. She couldn't refuse, because she had nowhere else to go. No family, no real friends. No one knew who she was or where she came from, besides Opaline.

She feels shame for all the things she has done, from her lies to her outright theft. But everypony has a price. Opaline has promised her a cutie mark for her unconditional servitude. Opaline is an Alicorn, one of the most powerful creatures to ever exist, her rise to ruler is inevitable.

After helping Opaline, Misty realizes her mistakes and regrets them. Perhaps even a cowardly mare like Misty can stop whatever evil plan Opaline has in store.

*Original Cover Art done by me*

Princess Luna went through a hell of a growth spurt between The Mare in the Moon and Luna Eclipsed. How exactly did she achieve what looks to be an entirely new body? And how does the disappearance of The Great and Powerful Trixie link to this miracle? Grimdark fic.

Marvelously magical reading by Illya Leonov.