We all wear a mask called composure, beneath which hides a heart that twists with guilt and hidden feelings. Regal as she is, Princess Celestia is no exception. What might be revealed should circumstances cause this mask to slip - or break?

Set several years after the potential conclusion to the series.

Humans.

Truth or myth? Ancient lost civilization or just an old pony's tale?

No pony has ever seen one, and most haven't even heard of them. But Lyra knows that these wonderful creatures are more than just old legends, and she's going to find out... and possibly drive her roommate insane in the process.

Seven Ponies, Seven Days, Seven Riddles. Discord unable to satiate his boredom, starts a game of Hell, and he has a certain six ponies in mind. However, who is this grey pegasus the mane six find in this new world?

What if Rainbow Dash had been present when Discord gave the Mane Cast their first shot at him? How could things have gone different? How could this have changed things?How could this have changed Twilight?

Update Schedule Below the Break.

Now with the super editor  FredMSloniker!

Now with a wonderful cover image by Conicer!

Also - Awesome Fanart - http://nyuuchandiannepie.deviantart.com/art/Discolight-273099814

Update Plans

December 11 - Edited versions of first four chapters

December 14 - Chapter 5

Future updates at least 1 time per week.

Total Planned Chapters - 12

Energy out is equal to or less than energy in.  The universe obeys simple and unbending laws.  Magic is not an exception.  Where does it come from?  How are ponies able to utilize it while so many other creatures aren't?  What are Celestia and Luna?

After her students release the spirit of Discord on an official field trip, Cheerilee finds herself out of a job.  With no opportunities in Ponyville, the schoolmare takes a job offer in the inner city area of Canterlot's old mining town.  Can even she overcome the insanities of her colleagues and apathy of her students in time to pass her next annual review?  And who is the mysterious backwards-talking filly following Cheerilee around?  Luna's School for Disadvantaged Youngsters will never be the same!

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Cover art based on work by blackgryph0n, used with permissiom.