A joyous event in Ponyville leads to the return of an ancient and terrible power, one that has not been seen since before the formation of Equestria. Twilight and her friends are called upon to utilise their powerful bonds of friendship to stop the ancient evil from covering all the land in darkness, but even the Elements of Harmony wont be enough to help them this time! With the help of some old friends and new, the ponies set out on a long and perilous journey, that will put their lives on the line! Will they be able to save their home and keep the bonds of their friendship strong... and will Twilight ever see Spike again!?