"Pale" is a story following the main character, Pale, hence the title. Pale is a mare with more than a few strange things about her. She lacks a cutie mark even though she has reached adulthood already, and she lacks the ability to show emotions. Her mane and coat are both brighter, happier colours, so many are mislead by her appearance. Her parents are both extremely successful scientists; Doctor Engram being her father, and Doctor Cerebellum being her mother. Both her parents are unicorns, and throughout her family tree, her ancestors are all unicorns as well, but Pale, herself, is neither pegasus or unicorn. She is an earth pony, it seems, but with her strange life, she very well could be something else. The plot focuses on Pale's mysterious and rather confusing history catching up to her, including the death of her mother and many other hardships similar. Through many twists, turns, accusations, and misunderstandings, Pale ends up being chased down by the forces of good, including the Mane 6 ponies with The Elements of Harmony ready to strike.