Starswirl the Bearded developed a time-travel spell. A pony could use it - but only once, and only be in the past for about a minute.

One chance. One minute. That's all Princess Celestia has to save her sister from the Nightmare.

A special thanks to daOtterGuy for answering when I said "Name me four stars in the Equestrian sky" and unwittingly helping me with this.

Featured 7/27/2023 - 7/30/2023!

Featured on Equestria Daily on 6/20/2024 as part of 24 of the Best Fanfics to Read for Celestia Day!

Reviewed by PresentPerfect to earn a rating of Highly Recommended!

Now with a Russian translation by PlaguedGuard.