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In the wake of a great tragedy, Celestia opens up, and, for the first time, tells her own story. For the first time, she tells what happened with Discord and King Sombra. And, for the first time, she tells what it's like to have to give up everything she's ever had, everything she's ever wanted, everything she's ever dreamed of--all of it, for the good of Equestria.
Please note: this is an "AU-ish" fic--that is, it sticks to canon in most respects, except when it doesn't. 
Unfortunately, not planning on continuing this story arc [Blog Post]. I hope you enjoy it nevertheless!
Rated Teen for mild language.
Thanks to Eruantalon, CCC_037, and Rainb0w_Dashie for proofreading.
Awesome art by Alanymph. Go check 'em out!
Original cover art, also by Alanymph.
23 Chapters:
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Chapter 1: Dramatis Personae [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 2: The Curtain Rises [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 3: The Waste Land [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 4: Discord [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 5: Hamartia [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 6: Apotheosis [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 7: Aside [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Oct 21st, 2016
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Chapter 8: Old Friends [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 31st, 2016
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Chapter 9: Entr'acte [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 10: The Messenger [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 11: Rubicon [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 12: The Valley of the Shadow [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 13: The Crystal King [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 11th, 2016
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Chapter 14: Forking Paths [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 3rd, 2016
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Chapter 15: Land of Eternal Summer [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 16: Et in Arcadia [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 17: Escape [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 18: The Calm [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Chapter 19: The Storm [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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Chapter 20: The Long Road [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 31st, 2016
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Chapter __: [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 28th, 2016
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Chapter 22: Anagnorisis [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 28th, 2016
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Chapter 23: The Curtain Falls [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 30th, 2016
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