Abacus just wants to grow an apple orchard for his father. If he can find this 'Applejack' pony and buy some seeds, it should prove to be simple, right?

Twenty-four years have passed since the fall of Nightmare Moon and the death of Celestia. Equestria lived contentedly under the rule of the new Empress. That is, of course, until the meteors fell. Destruction rained over the land, and it seemed that all life was extinguished. Even if anything survived, can any hope flourish in the ruin of civilization?

Every foal knows the story of Hearth’s Warming Eve, about how the leaders of the three pony tribes came to a peaceful agreement after the incident with the windigos. Fewer, however, know the events that surrounded it. About how the tribes kept from falling apart in their leader’s absence. About how close the leaders nearly came back to ruins.

Twilight Sparkle's life is going great. Then she starts having dreams, dreams in which Ponyville is completely destroyed. She's sure that her dreams will come true if she doesn't stop them, but what can she do to stop it, especially if nopony believes her?