It's been four years since Shadowblaze was executed. Peace prospered, everypony was happy, and Ponyville gained a new librarian. But peace ends...Especially at the Gala.

"You lose Celestia," the stallion leered, raising his sword. "You always lose." He plunged his weapon into her chest, the Princess gasping. "Chaos has won!" He leaned down and whisperd in her ear, "Equestria shall burn."