The Elements of Harmony locked Discord away for good, but there were some lasting effects that even the Elements couldn't cure. Not even Princess Celestia could escape Discord's chaotic influence. Leaving an everlasting revenge on those who locked him away, Discorded Princess Celestia is an unruly, tyrant mare that loves a game of truth or dare a little too much... Or rather, dare or dare with her being the one always in control. When she becomes bored one day, she calls her younger sister in for another round of her favorite game which only causes trouble for more than one pony.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders are at it again in trying to find their special talent in life. When Sweetie Bell tells her friends of a local art contest, Scootaloo quickly disagrees, saying she hates art and finds it utterly boring. However, she is swayed by her friends to enter. After reluctantly entering her art into the contest, she is baffled that everyone likes her art. What can a pony do when their cutie mark is of something they find boring and they end up hating? In a society where your cutie mark defines who you’re supposed to be in life, can she be accepted despite her dislike for the arts? Not without difficulty.

Noctrule, an evil and all-powerful alicorn from the Everfree forest, has taken his dark army to conquer all of Equestria, and, more importantly, overthrow Princess Celestia. After his successful execution of the Princess, the land of Equestria has fallen to a seemingly irreversible darkness that even bright and colorful Rainbow Dash cannot permeate. However, after 20 years of oppression, Rainbow Dash - now much older, darker, and grittier, but still her competitive and determined self - puts her long-awaited plan of escape into action. She is determined that her plan will go well, which includes rescuing all her old friends from their own torments, and going up against the dark and deadly Noctrule himself to return the kingdom back to its former glory, and somehow bring back Princess Celestia. With so many odds against her, Rainbow Dash knows that death lies ahead of her, just as well as possible glory lies beside it. As Rainbow Dash risks her life, so do her friends, but that won't stop her. She's determined, confident, and willing to give up her own life to bring back Equestria the light and happiness it so deserves.

**Inspired by fan art portraying an older version of Rainbow Dash**