Hidden under the shadow that is cast by Equestria's shining beacon, plans and pacts have been made a thousand years in the making. Sunset Shimmer, Princess Celestia's student. Cadance, Princess of Love. Both are caught in the deluge of darkness.

Princess Celestia watches once more as a tragedy she could have prevented is performed before her eyes. The main character in such a play? Sunset Shimmer. The lead support? Mi Amore Cadenza.

Written for jqnexx for jinglemas 2023 Sunset Shimmer and Princess Luna, two ponies that have lived in Canterlot castle for years. Yet during this time neither had truly met the other.

Sunset finds her way into Canterlot City, after having escaped from the Alicorn of the Sun herself. A truth that couldn't be changed. However, one that was far more simple could easily be altered. One flame continuously flickers even beyond Equestria

What would you be willing to do to track down the one that had saved you? What would you be willing to give up to thank them? Two questions that Twilight Sparkle is forced to grapple with in her pursuit for her savior.

Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Blazing Shimmer meet in a bar… Cadance and Sunset meet in a bar. Two ponies forgotten by all meet in an exchange enshrined in passion.

Sunset stands before the grave of her love as she recounts the past to someone who can no longer hear her.