After a particularly nasty and draining day, a drunk mess of an Anon comes back home to rest and relax. Then, it turns out he had invited Scootaloo to his abode and he completely forgot.

Far into the future in the year 4010 where technology has predominated magic and the world has gone through several apocalyptic wars, a small group of ponies still following the path of magic resurrect an ancient figure in hopes of restoring balance.

A few decades ago the entire Alicorn species disappeared overnight, save for one Princess Twilight Sparkle. Meanwhile, Shining Armor, the new King of the Crystal Empire discovers something terrible and antediluvian that may only make things worse.