Countless years had passed since King Sombra started haunting the Crystal Empire. The citizens were listless, forgetful; but when the mane 6 started investigating, truths were uncovered. Truths that were hidden for many, many years.
A long-history era of history is revealed, old allies are called upon, and a fallen king is rising. And it all started with the death of a single pony.
Frankie the griffon is fighting to save the entire universe from certain destruction... or at least that's what the chemicals in his brain are telling him...
Alpha, an old timberwolf, wants nothing more than to lie in the sun and wait for his mate to return with what may be their final litter of pups. But when his pack is attacked, he's forced to lead them in battle against a terrible foe.
In the ashes of an Equestria devastated by war a pegasus meets an earth pony who plants trees. Through his efforts he attempts to restore hope to an obliterated world.
Minty meets a runaway rainbow princess whose kingdom has been conquered by King Sombra. Now Minty, Princess Rarity, and friends old and new must unite to save Unicornia, the Crystal Empire, and all of Equestria.