Equestria has become a scarred battleground of many wars, but none are as broken as the heart of a veteran pony. When his lover is taken by the remains of an ancient enemy, he makes it his mission to find her, no matte the cost. But when a unwanted guest tags along with him, he finds himself mixed up in a plot that could destroy what is left of Equestria. Will he be the hero Equestria needs, or will his undying thirst for revenge blind him to the world he's leaving behind?