In the far future, Princess Twilight proposes a grand scale project to resolve Equestria's looming energy crisis once and for all. Two retired princesses have some personal issues with this.
Ponyville was exploding again as usual, and Berry Punch would be there to watch it alone as always. At least, that is until Discord wanders in, drained of his magic, and in need of some mortal wisdom.
A vast expanse, often covered in snow, freezing for most of the year, and what little life there is often hides away from the weather where it can. How did Thorax survive that?
Chrysalis is beaten. Her invasion of Canterlot? Failed. Her hive? Scattered to the winds. The future of her people? Bleak, grim, and hopeless. But change is in the air, and something is calling Chrysalis north, to the birthplace of the changelings.
The Great and Powerful Trixie has her eye on a place in Twilight's circle of friends at Celestia's School... and then suddenly discovers it may be her only chance to *stay* at the School...