Life is fleeting. In an instant, a normal day can shift into an endless nightmare.

That's what happened mere decades ago, when a strange cloud appeared over Equestria and the surrounding countries. The world crumbled and thousands perished in the destruction caused by what is now known as "The Blight."

Now, ponies scavenge the ruins of old Equestria for anything to help them survive. All seemed lost until a mysterious group, The Great Royals Celestia, Luna, Cadence, Discord, and Twilight Sparkle, appeared with a message:

"We have hidden old Equestrian Bits all over this world, and whoever finds them all will be granted a wish...so long as it is within our power, it shall be yours!"

Thus the great hunt began. Ponies the world over began searching frantically for their chance at a better life. However, those searching soon found The Blight came with more than destruction and decay. A new race, strange and unlike anything seen before, arose from the murk to fight for their wishes and desires.

Let the games begin!

Cover art provided by the amazing Sin Ligereep.

When her mother passes away unexpectedly, Twilight Sparkle reflects on a parent she neglected in pursuit of her own dreams. With only a little time left before the funeral, she returns home to piece together what she can of a life she barely remembers, hoping to make peace with the memories of a pony she took for granted.

Luna turns evil, becomes Nightmare Moon and wants to bring the eternal night. Celestia, as a good ruler and leader, banishes her sister to the moon for one thousand years. That is what history says anyway. But history is written by the victors. And victors often forget about enemy's point of view. The points of view are lost, and the enemy is labelled as 'the bad guys'.

But what if there was more to it? Waht if history was meant to be fooled? What if Luna was not evil but misunderstood?

Set before the Nightmare Moon's banishment. Contains evil Celestia.

Awesome art made by LeLittleLuna.

GoldenChozo117 is the editor of this story.