Thought to have been killed as a filly, Twilight Sparkle is discovered to be returning to Canterlot. Instead of a joyous reunion awaiting her, a trail of destruction follows her as Celestia and Luna struggle to discover how, and why, she's returned.
Twilight Sparkle, Holy Empress of all. Blessed saviour of the light, builder of this most glorious empire. She saved us all from what was certain and final...Will she now cast us out?
Twilight Sparkle is practicing transformation spells one day when she messes up and unintentionally kills a good friend. What is Twilight to do now? How can she live with herself?
Celestia and Luna have been gone for hundreds of years. How does Equestria fare under Twilight's rule? Is it still a kingdom of magic and friendship or has it become something else entirely?