As many recall, in the season 4 finale, "Twilight's Kingdom": Tirek easily dispatched Shining Armor before going after the princesses. Only to learn they had removed their magic to stop his ambition. Afterwards, they were sent to Tartarus, and he learned of Princess Twilight, anyway.

But what if things happened differently upon encountering Prince Shining Armor? What if he put up a much more decent fight then before? And what if his determination intrigued Tirek enough to give him the idea to use him? Especially when he learns of the young prince's connection to one of the princesses? All this, and more as delve into a mild, but still intriguing alternate take of "Twilight's Kingdom."

5,000 years ago, in the ancient land of Equestria: Darkness reigned Supreme. Every living thing who knew of its power feared it. As it was a force wielded by the most fearsome, and diabolical evil the world has ever known: Tirek, The Supreme Master of Darkness.
Yet he soon learns that his reign may soon be challenged by a strange pony, who is described as being a pegasus with a Unicorns horn. Yet this strange pony has become a greater threat to Tirek than he could have imagined: For this is Courageous Heart, the first Alicorn, and the Champion of Light. The only thing with the potential to defeat him, and end his reign forever.
Yet, in spite of this, Tirek is currently pressed to deal with the Unicorn who has come to warn him of this development. One who was once leader of the village, Einhorn, and the tormentor of Courageous. But after saving the village from Tirek's minions with the power of Light, the village leader was cast out for allying with the horrible tyrant. Now he has come seeking power from Tirek....and the chance for Revenge. But as this foolish pony will soon learn: a bargain struck with Tirek comes with a price.
And he may soon have what he wishes for......but not as he expects it.
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