Many years ago, the land of Equestria was ruled by Chaos; Discord, as he was known. The two Princesses representing the Sun and the Moon rose up to defeat Discord with the unbridled power of the Elements of Harmony. So it was brought forth: a new age of peace and prosperity to Equestria that was previously unknown to its inhabitants.

It was not to last.

The history books tell us of Nightmare Moon and her attempt to seize the throne. But what they don't tell us, is who she really was, and about the cascade of events that led to her unprecedented uprising, and eventual downfall. What really happened before she was locked away in the moon? Tracing back old wives' tales and folklore, they tell us that she was sealed away with the Elements of Harmony against her will. What really happened in those ancient times?

Follow the story of a young group of recruits in the Royal Guard as they are thrown into history, lived through it all, fought Nightmare Moon, and reclaimed Equestria.

A collaboration effort between myself and user MageTrollpatrol. All artwork is original and done by myself, Golfmann14.