I am a Princess. For two years, I was the only one in Equestria. And so, for two years, I guided the nation forward towards prosperity.

Okay, that isn't quite right. That makes it sound as if everything was smooth sailing. But it wasn't. Especially when the greatest enemy isn't somewhere out there - it's right here, in the Palace. Ponies know it as the Royal Court of Equestria.

Forget King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis. They are the opposition in exile. The Court is the opposition in residence. Nopony else knows how difficult it is to get anything done as a Princess. But I do. And soon, so will you.

My name is Twilight Sparkle. Princess Twilight Sparkle. And this is the story of my two-year long struggle to change Equestria. Whether I was successful or not... well, that's for you to find out.

Inspired heavily by and based on Yes Minister and its novelization, by Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay. It is also worth noting that this story happens over the course of Season 4, the opening chapter occurring in the immediate aftermath of Castle Mane-ia.