Twilight Sparkle and her friends are going to stop Nightmare Moon. They face her and the Mare of the Night explains to Twilight many things previously unknown to her about her mentor and friends. Why does she keep sending them? Why do her friends follow her around? After the encounter, Twilight's view on the Solar princess and her friends change. For the worse.
Editing done by The Epic TolianTiger
Cover art by Piplupm

In the light of day, even the Sun has to realize it has to end. That life isn't completed as a natural selection for some, but by ponies who have the will to live to their fullest.