With the development of Duel Disks that utilize hologram technology, the card game Duel Monsters explodes with popularity among adults and children alike. It becomes so seriously taken and widely enjoyed, professional leagues and academies begin popping up. All with the dedication to dueling.

Not long after, Twilight's devices lead them right into a proverbial minefield with the detection of a mysterious reading. One that has never been seen before in their world.

What is this new, atypical magical energy being utilized by the girls' new foes?
And what does the sudden emergence of a card game have to do with it?

In a world now occupied by Equestrian Magic, is the threat of new energy and a crop of dark duelists be the final dagger?

One thing's for sure... Sunset and friends won't let it be without a fight.

Magical incidents, former anti-heroes and villains, fast twitch public reactions, and musical numbers.

Those things are just about the only consistent elements at Canterlot High School.

Wallflower Blush decided to take some time to reflect. After school, she found herself working casually in the gardens. She didn't expect to be bothered. And she definitely didn't expect that bother to be Sunset Shimmer, which made it a possibly pleasant surprise. It might be good to have someone that's finally willing to listen. The fact it's Sunset makes it a bit ironic.

Forgiveness is usually a certainty in relation to Sunset Shimmer. So why is Wallflower having such a hard time?

When you try and use dark magic to take over Canterlot High, it never ends well.
The Dazzlings lost their powers and were thoroughly embarrassed by Sunset Shimmer, Princess Twilight, and company.

For Sonata, it didn't get much better. Fed up with her inherent ignorance, Adagio takes her frustrations out on Sonata, and kicks her out of the group. With nowhere to go, she winds up wandering the streets. Luckily for her, she wandered into the right place at the right time.

She'll be borrowing someone's kindness for a while.

Will Sonata be able to atone for her mistakes?
Will she be able to make friends?

Author's Note: Originally, I planned to entirely change this. But I realized this provides me with a beautiful opportunity. A chance to explore a world of what-ifs. Sonata being saved by Vinyl after the Battle of the Bands could change the entire timeline from here on out. Let's go.

Twilight Sparkle and her family have just moved into the beautiful city of Ponyville. Filled with everything from skyscrapers to parks, the city has everything possible to offer. She's just your normal girl, trying to make it through high school. However, she doesn't have any friends.

The evening after her first day of school, she receives a package from her big sister, Celeste. Within it, were six jewels and a tiara topped by a unicorn's horn. Upon wearing it, a fragment of a spiritual being, an "Alicorn" named Princess Celestia begins to converse with her. It is then, she discovers who she really is. She was a Princess in a past life, it's savior countless times over. And, the leader of the Elements of Harmony.

Now, she must find the other Elements in time to combat the threats preparing to rear their heads in her new home town. But, she will not be able to do this alone. It will take every ounce of guidance from both her sister Celeste and the Alicorn Celestia. She must hurry, as her first opponent has already arrived.

Based off the comic by mauroz. With permission of course. ^.^