Twilight Sparkle, the newest addition to the royalty of Equestria, was reading one of her favorite tales, when she was interrupted by a visitor. The visitor was an orb of complete light, and it spoke to her, telling her that her duty in life was to fail. As all things around her fade to black, she is asked if she wishes to know of her true purpose in life. As any other being of curiosity might do, she agrees, which begins a journey that explores the concept of fate, and whether or not it should be completely absolute.