The Darkness, created by King Sombra in a 'If I can't have it, no one can' attempt to destroy Equestria. Could it work? If the Elements couldn't stop it, could the princesses? A short story of horrible proportions.

Scootaloo is all alone. Until Twilight takes her home and teaches her the magic of flight. Will Scootaloo finally have a mother? One can only hope that after being an orphan for so long, this little filly can find a home.