The Changlings have stirred up war with the Griffen Empire just north of Equestia. While the war rages terrorist attacks occur through out the wayward kingdom. As ponies bide there time idly waiting for instruction from their rulers Twilight is called to Manehatten by request of the mayor. She finds her self thrown into a life threatening predicament that leaves her questioning the status quo. Twilight is forced to decide between all that she knows and all that Equestria wants.