A human, long since forced into Equestria, breaks out of his prison. Long ago, he was chained to their society, entrusting himself to those he called and calls friends. They think he's a monster. Him? He simply removed his leash.

The mission was simple. Deliver the ambassador to New Almare. We never expected... this. Everything I have is so out of reach that I might as well not have it. But, at least, no matter what, I can hold onto the hope that I'll see Equestria again

Blackmail, deceit and the threat of war loom overhead in darkened thunderclouds, and it's up to one man, forced into Equestria with his family, to clear the skies. If he can't, well, the consequences are daunting.

With Equestria on the brink of war for the first time in one thousand years with a feared enemy that existed only in myth, can John stand strong against the reactions of his actions, and do what needs to be done for the good of Equestria?

How far would you go to protect everything you knew, know and will know?