Eight hundred years ago, the entire bat pony race vanished without a trace, leaving only one mare to blame for the occurrence. In present time, Captain Night Shadow has copious questions of his true blooded origin, with only one suspect in mind. In light of a discovery after an extended period of silence, he is now willing to go the lengths to uncover the truth of Equestria's royalty, and reveal a secret large enough to shake the nation down to its roots.

Familiarization with The Veins Run Deep, An Old Friend's Return, and The Veins Run Deeper are recommended before reading this story. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.