On the morning of an important day, a father rises early to prepare breakfast for his family. His son joins him and asks a question he isn't prepared to answer.

Special thanks to Bean's Writing Group for the feedback and support!

This story is a sequel to What Is to Be Done?

Things are different between Gallus’ life in Ponyville and his life in Griffonstone. Where he was raised things like laughing and speaking were unacceptable, especially when it came to speaking up. He never told anyone what happened in his past, and especially not about something that he would never tell.

Ocellus knows, and she isn’t about to let her friend suffer through something that she too understands.

Written in honour of the peaceful people of Byelorussia who have stayed strong in the face of extreme persecution.

Special thanks to Bean’s Writing Group and the members in it for their support!

Months after Rainbow and Pinkie's mission into Gryphoniya, they and Twilight planned an excursion to Griffonstone. However, not everything was meant to go according to plan.

Abducted by revolutionaries and forced into a life or death situation, Twilight and her friends—with only the assistance of absolute strangers—must find a way to escape and find their way back to the safety of their home.

Proofreading and editing generously provided by Gay For Gadot, Punished Bean, Short-tale, and RDT.

Betareading was also provided by Grey Vicar.

Cover art provided by the talented RayneTheSkunk.

Thank you all for your efforts!

Following a violently suppressed protest, Gallus and Gabby reflect on what options they have to live a better life. Jaded from what he had witnessed -- and unsure there is a future for his people -- Gallus lives convinced that some things will never change. Gabby however points to a brighter, though more distant horizon. She promises that though he may not see it, to trust that the future will be better.

Many years after the Elements of Harmony found new patrons and many Equestria's sworn adversaries have been vanquished, somepony in the Great Unknown rises from what could have been death itself. Left in a cold world he doesn't understand, this pony is required to find refuge at the last bastion of an old society, and to stand against the threat that seeks to smother the last kindling flame of hope.