One night, on April 28th, 65 A.B. (After Banishment), an old, retired captain of the Royal Guard passed away peacefully in his chair by the fire. In his lap sat a journal. It was new, as if it were bought for a specific purpose, and contained many events of his life, written in the months preceding his death. Ponies today think of the journal as little more than a myth, seeing as nopony that has read it is still alive today. But when one pony finds the journal, she cannot help but open it. Read along with her, and see one of Equestria's most horrible events from the perspective of one who saw it firsthoof.

Edited by Scribblestick. Massive thanks to him.