We have all lost something or someone special in our lives. Some move on faster than others, and some never move on, as their life comes to a stand still. Could you smile at such loss, and continue smiling through your life, knowing that the special someone was gone forever?

First attempt at sad fic.

Inspired by cover pic.

Also inspired by the song 'The Crow and The Butterfly' by Shinedown.

How far would you go for love? Would you travel across the world? Face peril whatever the danger? Even sacrifice your own being? Rainbow Dash will have to answer these questions as she tries to find a forbidden mirror to bring back the one she both loved and lost. But at what price will it be?

Originally publish in 01-15-12. This story has been rewritten.

Nine years after her acceptance into the Wonderbolts Rainbow Dash stuns the crowd by announcing the impossible, the incredible: retirement. Her status set as officially retired the daring Pegasus makes plans to finally be able to settle down with her old friends and start up a family of her own. After everything she's done has been set into motion she discovers that life doesn't always go down the path you were expecting...