An alternate take on the Tartarus segment of Season 8's finale "School Raze". Or as I call it, what if Cozy Glow did more than be penpals with Tirek? And what if Tirek was alot more crafty than he was in the episodes? That's what we're here to see.
Betrayed by those he once trusted, Shining Dantes is sentenced to life in prison for a crime he didn't commit. But he escapes, and discovers treasure beyond imagining. And now he will use it to exact his revenge. For he is The Count of Monte Cristo.
A great change is coming to Equestria for good, and ill. As mantles are passed down, and alliances are forged, Prince Dusk Shine must cope with all that transpires, realize his destiny, and save the world from coming Darkness. But he won't be alone.
