When Equestria struggles with a nightmare pandemic that not even Princess Luna can solve, the Mane Six are forced to search for answers elsewhere. Maybe the new voice in Starlight's mind bears the solution... Or more problems.

Retake of an old story of mine that has long since been erased.

Nocturnal "Silo" Silhouette fears Thestrals, just like everyone else in Ponyville. Or, he used to, at least. Now he sees that they're just like everypony else, and he only wants to prove it to the rest of Equestria. Can Silo resolve the scenario that's polarized the town for years, or will he be chased out for associating with the horrible 'demons' that are bat ponies?

Twilight's final step in earning her wings was completing a spell Starswirl the Bearded left unfinished when he disappeared. Starlight, having recently finished the last of Twilight's lessons, decides that it's her turn to finish a spell. If only her knowledge of the Old Ponish language were better...

Inspired by Shadow Play, but don't worry: no spoilers.

75+ Views in the first 2 hours since releasing? Wow!

Northern "North" Sky had survived a life threatening injury, but it sent him into a coma. Thousands of years passed before somepony found him in the ice. When he finally awoke, he brought only mystery and danger with him, and Equestria hangs in the balance of it all. Now it's up to North and his newfound allies to save their home, all while he struggles to build a new life.

Alternate Universe tag is mainly for the first chapter.

I would like to give credit to the guy who originally came up with the idea: JackRipper. He's an amazing writer, and he's gotten a couple of features. Go check him out!

So, as it turns out, this story has some similarities to the upcoming season 7 finale. Not sure how I feel about that...