An ancient evil is about to rise from a third alicorn, and our only hope lies in the claws of a young dragon. Will he be able to stop this evil? Or will he die without telling the one he loves how he truly feels.

Spike's dreams of Rarity are shattered, and at the worst possible time, for his friends will need him to make it through their greatest crisis.

Inspired by the United Kingdom entry to the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, "Love Will Set You Free" by Engelbert Humperdinck. From the second chapter onward, different songs serve as the inspiration, so check the comments for the links.

Title image by Jade (tehjadeh.deviantart.com).

While out searching for gems one day, Spike and Rarity come across the ruins of Lusitanopolis, an ancient pony city from the days before Celestia. When Spike learns of the rarest gem in the land, the fabled Eye of Equestria, is said to be kept there, he sets out to find it to impress Rarity. What follows though are layers upon layers of deceit as Spike becomes desperate to win Rarity's heart, and an ancient evil sealed away for generations coming back to haunt the land once more.