Mere months before the Summer Sun Celebration, wheels are in motion to lay the foundations for Nightmare moon's return to Equestria. Celestia is not ignorant of these events but can't be every where at once. Beyond the borders of Equestria the out casts and their allies are working to make the predicted return of the Queen of shadows happen the way they want.

Few remember that Nightmare Moon will be freed, the matters of how and why are still shrouded in mystery. A pegasus named Sky Strike is tasked with protecting a strange pony. He soon finds himself caught up in a chain of events that could lead to the down fall of Celestia and darkness covering Equestria for eternity.

Cover art was done by my good friend and talented artist Aggedane thanks so much for it!