While wandering the Royal Palace, Sunrise makes an unexpected discovery. A spiraling series of meetings and reunions follow... and an unexpected, chilling revelation of Equestrian lore and magic.
It's Hearth's Warming, and while it is a holiday to be holly and jolly, Spike doesn't seem to be. After a huge fight with Twilight after an accident, Spike gets visited by Clike, a so-called angel. Spike wishes he was never born, and it was granted..
Discord becomes extremely guilty for betraying his friends to Tirek, and becomes close to attempt suicide. Can the main six ponies and Spike stop him on time?