After returning from a mission, General Hydra 'the beast' Mythro had lost the love of his wife, and his son to be cursed by the attacker. The culprit named "Crow," who was said to have been vanquished long ago, returns and has plans for the land of Equestria. He plans to start by building back up his army, and bringing forth the strongest threats that have been brought forth upon the land.

Soon, everything rests on the shoulders of Twilight, her friends, and some family by her side. The battle between Harmony and Oblivion will decide the fate of the lands!

Spike is blackmailed by the Cutie Mark Crusaders into helping them get their Cutie Marks, when they find out about his love for Rarity. After a small accident cause by the four, Spike overhears Rarity ranting negatively about a certain "him". In the depths of misery, Spike begin's unintentionally spreading his sorrow to everyone around him. It'll be up to Rarity to bring Spike out of his pain and back to his normal happy self.

Originally written from June of 2011 to September of 2011. Before Season 2 aired, and how I would see the reveal of Spike's secret.