Small group of students separated from the trip to the sawmill in order to test their own prototype. After getting to the place they were met with unexpected situation resulting in sad consequences.

This story is written for the Fifth Equestria at war Write Off: "Magic making way for technology". (2022)

Don't read the spoiler if you want to play a little guessing game.

Events happen in a mirrored EAW world, where everypony resembles their reflection.
Celestia returned earlier than expected resulting in a long and bloody civil war, shattering Equestria.
This world is heavily based on IDW comic issues #17-20