"In an older time, in an older place, in an Equestria that is both young and harsh...the thoughtless actions of others shall set one pony onto a path that can only end in death."

What makes Lunar Guards different from the others? Why are they often batponies? Has it always been that way?
There is a strange old pony who might be able to answer your questions, and then answer those you haven't thought to ask yet. There is only one thing he needs to know: Do you like stories?

This is a story is an experiment of sorts, but in short it is broken into relatively smaller 'parts' rather than proper chapters.