"If you found something that you haven't been seeking,

was it you finding it, or was it it finding you?"

Life is never dull at the Canterlot Castle. But it becomes really interesting once Discord embarks on a quest for friendship, once Princess Celestia finds out about a treacherous plot that could endanger the Elements of Harmony and once Princess Luna gets tasked with touring school fillies around.

And everyone’s favorite showmare, known to the whole wide world as The Great and Powerful Trixie, finds herself in the midst of it, tempted by an offer of magical power from a mysterious pony who claims to be a mere archaeologist…

As for the portrayal of Trixie and Discord in the story, they are both Season 3 accurate (post Magic Duel, post Keep Calm and Flutter On). Generally, it's set somewhere before the end of Season 3.

This story is a vital part of my Summer Genre Tour.