Equestria is a war-torn land, fought over by a host of quarreling factions, but ruled only by one. In these tough times an iron-hoof is the only way to get your message heard by the masses, and it is only then that things may change. The only problem is, everyone has the same idea - everyone thinks that they will be a better leader than the last. It is into this world that a young and shaken filly is thrown and given the means to make a real change, but all changes come at a cost and she knows nothing of how to lead an army.

The people have been blinded by the light for far too long, but that will all change with the coming storm...

This is a story about antitheses. Light versus dark, good versus evil. This is a story about a struggle for power, and the damage it can leave it its wake. This is a story about the coming storm.

~ This is my first story, written for Ponyeffect as part of his competition in the 'Nightmare Moon is best pony' group. ~