The Crystal Empire has a most peculiar trespasser one night, and with her the empire's past is revealed.

How will this affect the present? Or the future, for that matter?

Princess Cadance doesn't know, but she's determined to see it through to the end.

This is an exploration of a headcanon I've had about changelings for the longest while. Hopefully it doesn't prove
too absurd.

Also rated Teen, just to be on the safe side.