After a late night of band practice, Sunset Shimmer enjoys a walk home in the snow, reflects on the past and present, and makes strawberry pancakes.

Tirek has been defeated. Again.

A thousand years waiting. A thousand years gathering his strength, waiting for the one moment he needed to escape his accursed prison. A thousand years with only fading memories for company all for absolutely nothing.

Tirek was back where he started. No, that was a lie: he was even less than he was before.

This changes nothing. He is and always will be a proud warrior, and there is one thing he will never do.

He. Will. Not. Bow.

Set shortly after the Season 4 Finale. Does not follow the comics' canon, although certain elements may be taken from them.

Cover art taken from harwicks-art on deviantart. I have not asked for permission to use this and make no claims of owning this artwork, but should he ask, I shall remove the cover art as quickly as possible.

Twilight Sparkle recovered her crown, made new friends, and redeemed someone with the power of friendship. As far as she knows, all is absolutely right with the world.

Sunset Shimmer can't believe she fell for it.

Also? Blame Wheatley