A what if scenario in which the world of My little Pony was far more like our own.

Nightmare Moon returns, setting in motion a chain of catastrophic consequences that are felt by not only every pony, but the entire world.
Each Pony will have to go on a journey of survival, sacrifice and pain as they try to fight for side that they believe will ensure the world has the brightest possible future. Surrounded by the brutal realities of war and a world without friendship, only courage and determination will get them through this storm.

Once friends will be pit up against each other as sides are chosen , just this time, who the villain and evil is in the world ins't so clear anymore.

The battle for Equestria begins now.

Equestria is suffering.
Princess Luna feels alone, powerless and utterly depressed. In her weakness, she accepts an deceitful Ex-Guard back into her service, one who only wishes to manipulate her for his own gain.

Feelings of loneliness and pain couldn't have come at a worst time though. As things seem bad enough , war is on the horizon, Ponies go missing daily and Celestia invites a strange new race of beings into Equestria. A strange bipedal species from a dying world, who command little trust and carry possibly dangerous motives and desires.

As Equestria witnesses their Princesses fight over lies made and secrets kept, and civil war becomes ever more likely, in a place far away, Rainbow Dash has to survive in a world without friendship, and one bathed in fire and constant death. Her loyalties will be tested, and soon she discovers teaching loyalty and friendship to others is a task far harder than she expected.

Friends will be pit against friends, but will it even matter, when the portals of hell open, and darkness floods the land?

Cover art by the amazing Little Tigress