Months have passed since the failed changeling invasion of Equestria. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor's combined love were instrumental in repelling the nightmarish creatures. But before that fateful day, the Crystal Princess was imprisoned beneath the foundation of Equestria while the Queen took over her life, and Cadance lived in fear of what would happen to Equestria if the queen's plans came to fruition.

Her fears are about to be realized.

Written for Equestria Daily's 2013 Nightmare Night: Spooky Harder writing contest.

Nearly two hundred years have passed since the war that ended civilization. Stable 115, located in the once vibrant prairie lands at the edge of Equestria, is home to a young unicorn mare and her precocious filly. Life in the Stable is about stability and routine, and mother and child find comfort from this monotonous existence in each other and their friends.

Life in the Stable is about to change...

Inspired by Fallout: Equestria by Kkat, and Fallout Equestria: Project Horizons by Somber. Author suggests having read Fallout: Equestria before venturing into this tale.

Update 11/04/2012: To prevent confusion, an explanation about how the chapters are named/numbered. I essentially have the story split into several acts--each act will have a named chapter that precedes the number chapters and are a somewhat separate tale, but will eventually tie into the main story. If I ever manage to finish this (or you figure it out way, WAY before then), then it will hopefully make sense.