Noctrule, an evil and all-powerful alicorn from the Everfree forest, has taken his dark army to conquer all of Equestria, and, more importantly, overthrow Princess Celestia. After his successful execution of the Princess, the land of Equestria has fallen to a seemingly irreversible darkness that even bright and colorful Rainbow Dash cannot permeate. However, after 20 years of oppression, Rainbow Dash - now much older, darker, and grittier, but still her competitive and determined self - puts her long-awaited plan of escape into action. She is determined that her plan will go well, which includes rescuing all her old friends from their own torments, and going up against the dark and deadly Noctrule himself to return the kingdom back to its former glory, and somehow bring back Princess Celestia. With so many odds against her, Rainbow Dash knows that death lies ahead of her, just as well as possible glory lies beside it. As Rainbow Dash risks her life, so do her friends, but that won't stop her. She's determined, confident, and willing to give up her own life to bring back Equestria the light and happiness it so deserves.

**Inspired by fan art portraying an older version of Rainbow Dash**