Anthea has seen the world as blobs of color for her entire life. Somepony offers her the chance of a lifetime, true sight. What is the price of this gift, and will the pain of losing the sight be worth the temporary delight in having it?

Characters are based on the OCs designed by the incredible Kilala97, who also made the awesome cover art! Identification of OCs can be found: here and here.

Fluttershy's adopted daughter, Anthea, meet after a year of absence Fluttershy's true daughter, Butter Belting. Their relationship has always been a bit complicated because of the rebellious nature of Butter Belting and Anthea partial blindness. Will the two stepsisters succeed into make peace this time?

Except Butter Belting, the members of the Rampant Rhythm, and the canonized characters from FiM, all the characters used in this story were created by the wonderful kilala97, or just kilala, just as she's known here on Fimfiction. Go check her gallery, because it's awesome!

Mort, also known as the Pale Pony (of Death), has been tasked to take time off from his rigorous duties of reaping souls. Seeking guidance, he is directed towards the town of Ponyville, to learn about the magic of friendship from Twilight Sparkle and her friends. All he needs to do is keep his true nature a secret. That shouldn't be too difficult...right?

Special thanks to Specter-Von-Baren and Pyrite Foolsgold for their help in proofreading and editing this story, as I really needed it. Additional thanks to Pilate, Chuckle5, Unimpressive Vagaries and Admiral Biscuit as well! Couldn't have done it without all their help!

Credit for the title card goes to Siansaar, AKA Carnifex.

For another excellent take on Mort, check out Sip's version!