A story of rise and fall set up in the post-apocalyptic city of New Pegasus

Twilight finds herself struggling without a clear path in front of her, as a princess. In a bout of panic she seeks out her mentor, Princess Celestia, in the hopes of gaining answers, only to find herself with some much more distressing questions.

Even when there's no light at the end of the tunnel, that doesn't mean you can't keep moving. Luna finds it within herself to put one hoof in front of the other, as her immortality melts away.

I've arrived. I can only faintly hear the hive. Mother's voice is gone from my ears. But I know I have a purpose—I just can't remember what it is.

The return of princess Luna also brought about the return of the thestrals,the original members of the night guard. Now, many of the night guard find themselves reassigned to make room for their thestral counterparts.One pony voices her disagreement

Everypony takes Spike for granted. What'll happen if one day he unexpectedly passes?

Fluttershy's brother, a strong, confident, handsome stallion, visits Ponyville. Fluttershy, who's always been jealous of her brother, finds herself growing more and more upset as he outdos her at everything.

Silver is now pregnant, courtesy of the true Silver. Will his mind break down or will she cope?

One morning, just before work, Copperquick finds a basket, a blanket, and a bundle of bills

Herman always thought that ponies were an exceedingly friendly bunch, and he figured it was in their nature to be kind and open to all strangers—even to those of different races. But what if he was wrong? What if there was another explanation?