Princess Celestia watches once more as a tragedy she could have prevented is performed before her eyes. The main character in such a play? Sunset Shimmer. The lead support? Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.

Throughout her rule Princess Celestia had but a singular motto. For on the morrow, the Sun will once more rise across Equestria. It was a declaration, an ideal, a promise, and a warcry. That she would always seek an ever brighter future for her ponies.

There were those such as Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, Cadance, who had accepted such promises and used them to fuel their purpose. Capturing such warmth and allowing themselves to act as another beacon to guide those around them.

Then there were those ponies who had refused such a promise instead, choosing to strike out on their own path. Sunset Shimmer the instigator of the most recent tragedy, Princess Celestia's own daughter was one such pony.

The love of a mother is put against the love of a ruler. For the monster has been captured after it had slaughtered so many subjects. The trial has yet to begin but the verdict has already been decided.