Twilight Sparkle's friends have lived long and happy lives. Now their time is coming to an end, but Rainbow Dash, at least, will not go gently. Twilight has the power to save her friend's life. Is it worth violating the natural order?
Visitors from beyond the stars was a scary idea...who knew that visiting Equestria could be just as scary for the visitors? A crossover with The Culture series by the late Iain M. Banks.