Trust is everything to an immortal ruler. She must have the trust of her subjects. She must have servants in whom she can trust. Even the best of intentions can bring all of that to an end. There is a reason why Equestria has no queen—and no tyrant.
 
 
 

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Apple Bloom comes home late from crusading afraid of being punished for being gone so long. The next morning, her concerns quickly shift when she can't find her family... or anypony else. Are they all out looking for her and her friends, or has something gone terribly wrong? And what is that sound that keeps getting closer?

A prequel of sorts to Twilight's Library.