Equestria had been restored. Free from the great war that claimed hundreds of lives from warring factions, the land of Equestria has been freed from evil. Although, not all of Equestria have been fully restored. Different parts of Equestria face similar yet equal challenges that pits any surviving ponies into deadly tasks or die trying. While any living citizens of Equestria have undergone slow restoration of ponykind, from Ponyville to Canterlot, others were still suffering. The eastern side of Equestria had seen abysmal improvements, with few being left to deteriorate for years since then.

The Ponyunion Council were left powerless, as the majority of its members have left due to the uncertainty that’s still plaguing the other side of Equestria. Only three of its supranational members were left remaining; Germaneigh, Prance and Itrotly. Despite their best efforts, they were on a brink of fully disbanding after a recent occupation of the northern region of Itrotly. All was nearly lost, and they were unable to provide additional assistance. They had also cut off their funds from their allies, as bits declined significantly.

Hidden within the dreads of New Hampshore is Lab-00, a secret facility housed by highly-trained scientists to provide research studies in hopes to create new inventions. Or even the possibility of creating a cure. The facility was also known to provide hospitality and care among other war-torn ponies, in exchange for proper education and work to maintain the facility of Lab-00.

Lab-00 was also home to one of the most renowned pony scientists ever. Zero was his name, an earth pony scientist in hopes of bringing the light to Equestria. Today, we bring you the journey of an ordinary scientist pony...

Author's Notes:

Purely non-canon. Its set three years after the events of the Afterword, totaling up to 13. You'll get the reference from the number.