A new era dawns in Equestria, as Celestia's parents Aurelius and Lucretia, the world's final witnesses of the ancient Solar Empire, pass the throne down to their two daughters. They foresee great things from their eldest, who accepts her new title with nervous excitement.

As she comes to terms with the great change in her life and learns the responsibilities of running a nation, an ancient evil re-awakens from the frozen south, seeking to dominate and enslave every sentient creature on the planet. In the midst of this growing threat, she finds herself falling for a farm hand from Ponyville. Her newfound feelings leave her torn, knowing that she will outlive all that she loves due to her lifespan.

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One would think that the wounded Trixie would appreciate Twilight Sparkle taking her in to nurse her back to health. But for some ponies, leaning on someone else isn't so easy. Their crossing of paths sets them both on a journey that neither of them would've expected...

Fluttershy is used to nursing critters of all sorts back to health. When she comes across a broken showmare, however, it will take all her patience and care to help the other pony. Especially when Trixie begrudges her help every step of the way. Can she get through to her? And can Trixie learn that she doesn't need to stand alone to stand strong?

When your life is as dull a gray as the world that surrounds you, the mundanities can make it all seem meaningless. Sometimes all we need is a little color -- or six -- to reintroduce us to what truly makes life worth living.

*6-16-2017 Edit, added Rainbow Dash tag because it triggered knighty.*