An old prediction, signed in stained glass windows is found by Twilight Sparkle, who gets to see it unfold before her very eyes. The return of the evil king Sombra is heralded by six shooting stars, and the subsequent arrival of humans in Equestria.

Meanwhile, young Michael, a 23 year old miserable Brony gets into a fatal accident. He awakes in Equestria meeting all of his favorite characters, as a Pony, but it's far from having his dreams come true - as learns what his part is in a sinister plot intended to drive the kingdom into eternal darkness.