"The politicians always told us that the Cold War stand-off could only change by way of nuclear war. None of them believed that such systemic change was possible." -Lech Walesa

During a lecture on the current nuclear stand-off occurring between Equestria and the Fascist Griffon Republic, missiles leave their silos all across the country. It can only mean one thing: nuclear war. The students and teacher in Ponyville Elementary take cover in the fallout shelter under the school while cities all across Equestria and the FGR are removed from the map.

Fillyhood enemies, Diamond Tiara and SweetieBelle change. In a weird way too. Catastrophe makes even the worst of enemies bond.