Tortured by guilt, shame, and the shadow of Nightmare Moon always inside her, Luna passes the ages locked in a prison on her beloved moon. As the thousandth year approaches, she must make a choice whether to face her darkness or be consumed by it.

On her morning walk, Rarity encounters the perfect flower. She sets off immediately to bring back shears and a vase. On her way, she runs into a distraught Roseluck and Fluttershy.

Special thanks to insula sol and Very Mean and Fluffy for editing.
And as always, thanks Tyler1128 for being supportive and always willing to read every flawed first draft.

After an accident, Rainbow Dash is forced to live her life earth-bound until she meets an earth pony named Misty who has learned to defy gravity. Misty becomes her mentor, trainer, and above all, a friend who helps her to find herself again.

Art by Salvador-DL