Hopes. Dreams. Aspirations. They're what everyone survives, and even thrives, on. What happens, then, when hopes and dreams are dashed? When something so monumentally destructive and life-changing occurs, and dreams, hopes, even ponies' lives are thrown into turmoil, where can solace be found? When somepony's entire world comes crumbling around them, who can they turn to for support? What can they do when everything they once had is shattered?

Sweetie Belle was a troubled child. Her parents tried to convince her that it was her own fault, but she knows it’s not. It’s because of them.

Sweetie Belle had a big sister who she loved more than anything. But she had a sneaking suspicion that her sister didn't love her back. Eventually, her sister went away to school, and that was that.

Sweetie’s parents decide to send their daughter to Canterlot High. They tell her it’s so she can finally make some friends and be with her sister. She knows that’s not the reason. But why won’t they admit it?

At Canterlot High, everything appears to be normal. But things aren't as they seem…