Torn between his loyalty to Princess Celestia and his wish to be able to see his friend from Ponyville on last time, Lieutenant Strong of the royal guard is stuck defending the Crystal Empire from a newly found enemy.
Celestia has been having recurring dreams; dreams that she wishes would go away. But they only increase in their frequency. One night, she gives in and visits that statue in the royal garden. The statue that haunts her sleep. The statue of her love.