Centuries before the events of Friendship is Magic, a young Celestia (by alicorn standards) grapples with the crushing burden of her immortality. Just when all hope seems lost, she discovers that a simple act of kindness has the power to transform your perspective of the world.

Turns out Trixie Lulamoon isn't as great and powerful as she says. After the loss of her only friend, Starlight Glimmer, Trixie returns to her caravan. She recalls the death of her mother, and loss of everypony she has cared about. Perhaps her life is a lost cause?