My name is Nightshade, and this is my story, of how I lived in the forest I called home, of how practically everyday was a struggle for me. After the tragic events of what befell my clan, Blackwood Forest became a dangerous place, for a young colt like me, you grow up quick and strong, or die. This is my story, of how I lived my life until the day I met that one pony who changed my life for the better. This is a prequel to A Hermit With A Heart