The War between Changelings and Ponies rages on with no end in sight. Locked in a stalemate and with casualties mounting, even the most powerful creatures in Equestria may turn to heed the call of dark, twisting voices...
Just like she does every night, Smolder attempts to steal a treasure she cannot hold. Just like she does every night, she invites Ocellus to watch her try.
After being charged with assault, young Gusty Breeze is released into the care of an estranged aunt. The last thing she wants is to get in trouble again. Unfortunately for her, circumstances have other plans.
In an alternate universe where the villains won, Luna is busy living a quiet life in a land far away from Equestria. But one day an old friend shows up to ask a favor of her.
Betrayal, Racism, Hidden Allies and a metaphorical, and soon to likely be literal, noose around his neck. The only Human in Equestria finds himself on the chopping block for a crime he didn't commit and a certain solar Diarch out for his head.
While on a study-vacation in the Crystal Empire, Sunset, Sci-Twi, Starswirl, and Starlight will have to literally confront their past mistakes if Equestria is to survive.