Seven years after the confrontation under the moon, after Cadance was exiled. Shining Armor and Vinyl Scratch are living a happy life together but ancient prophecies, religious fanatics, and a conspiracy that spans a decade might change that.
Injured during a surprise Changeling attack while trying to protect Cadance, Shining Armor is temporarily relieved of his duties and sent to Ponyville until he recovers where he runs into an intriguing mare.
Cadance was killed in a surprise attack on the crystal empire. Shining has ruled alone for three years now while falling into a depression & out of touch with his family. A hero returns to the crystal empire to help him again find happiness &