The last time Twilight awoke, alone and in the dark, she wanted nothing more than to break free and find the light. This time, she'd rather let that darkness take her. Unfortunately, that decision is no longer just hers to make.

My name is Twilight Sparkle, at least it used to be. This is the tale of how one pony's foolishness and pride caused unspeakable pain. How one misunderstanding doomed Equestria for over a decade. It is the tale of how I died.