The years had taken everything from him. His home, his friends, and his wife were gone, lost to the harsh nature of this new world of theirs. Shining Armor has seen nothing but death and decay over th past seven years, and had his fair share of blood.

He meets a young pony by the name of Applebloom. A filly just on the verge of adulthood. She has one request, to help her find her family...