This story is a sequel to Path of the Unforgiven

-Equestria is beset by a grand conspiracy when a secret cabal seeks to overthrow the rule of the Alicorns. In doing so, they unleash a monster that threatens to cover the land in perpetual fear and darkness.
-In the wake of the defeat of Queen Chrysalis, Æclypse the Unforgiven, exiled prince of the ancient Kingdom of Thule is unmasked by Twilight Sparkle. But how could this be? Divided between his true identity and the persona of 'Wanderlust' that has come to define his life, can the unicorn come to terms with who he really is?
-Unnerved by a letter left behind for her at the scene of a theft, a sense of dread stalks Princess Celestia through the halls of Canterlot. A trauma thought put behind her rising from the shadows of her memory.
-Can Twilight, her friends, and the exiled prince of ancient Thule save Equestria from a nightmarish future?

Are you pondering what I'm pondering? NARF!

Accidentally thrown into a world of friendship, harmony, and magical ponies, two genetically altered lab mice set out to achieve a dream, a dream to one day bring the entire world under the domination of a single, all-powerful ruler! Maybe if Celestia is looking to take a vacation?

Join Pinky and The Brain in their quest to explore this new land, and find a way to make everypony bow to the will of Emperor Brain! Either that, or help Pinky get his Cutie Mark, whichever comes first.

Part of the Unforgiven Saga's "Wander'verse".

In the dusty San Palomino Desert, Wanderlust's nomadic journey takes him to a wild west of ruthless outlaws, a family farm on the brink of ruin, and a local mystery of disappearing stallions. Caught in the middle of a web of intrigue, greed, and violence, he must find a way to save the struggling pony folk from the schemes of those intent on their destruction.

Featuring guest characters from the uber-talented artist, TGBJerga, this story precedes "Path of the Unforgiven".

Taking place before the events of "The Path of the Unforgiven", 'Tales' takes you along the prior adventures of Wanderlust and Æclypse, the main characters.

Wanderlust is a world-savvy traveler, who meets many colorful and interesting ponies all around the globe. From Trottingham to Stalliongrad, to Sea Ponies, a mad scientist cat, and a certain great and powerful mare. He relies on his wits and his bag of tricks to see him through.

Æclypse is an exiled prince of an ancient kingdom, and the brother of King Sombra. Forced to never see his home again, he must find a way to make a new life for himself, and someday right his wrongs and redeem his honor. Battling ruthless pirates, savage monsters, desert spirits, and memories of his life back home, Celestia took everything away from him but his will. This hero is on a quest to overcome fantastic odds, and fulfill his destiny.

A thousand years ago, King Sombra was vanquished, taking the Crystal Empire with him. His brother prince Æclypse was exiled by Celestia for refusing to fight his own flesh and blood, damning their kingdom to the mists of history. In the present day, after learning of the return of the Crystal Empire, and the ascension of a new princess, a mysterious stallion named Wanderlust comes to Ponyville, oddly curious about the bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Strange occurrences in the Everfree Forest give way to a devious enemy returned with a lust for revenge. The fate of Equestria hangs in the balance as a new era of peril and powerful villains descend on them all.
|Wanderlust image by Faith-Wolff

In case you still haven't figured yet, this story disregards some canon material.