Magic has brought the stars within reach of ponykind. What was once Equestria is now an empire built on cruelty and fear. The only hope of restoring harmony is a group of six friends, lost in both space and time.

Celestia and Luna take a moment to reflect on the fact that, somewhere in their past, they have all but become geniuses.

Rainbow Dash wins the Battle of Thermopylae and teaches one of history's most fearsome warriors what a little heart can truly do. Beware the Heroic Greek verse! For the "More Most Dangerous Game" competition, under the "My Little Dashie" prompt.