Meet John Smith, average guy, average life that has just taken a turn for the worse. He just got fired from his job and now his land lord is out to kill him. He gets trapped in a dark alley, where Princess Celestia comes to save him. Celestia defeats the land lord and his goons. But the land lord gets up and tries to shoot Princess Celestia, but John jumps in front of the Bullet, sacrificing himself to save Princess Celestia. Princess Celestia brings him back to life, but only temporarily. He is given a choice, die on earth, or live in Equestria, but as an Infant. He chooses to go to Equestria, and Princess Celestia takes him in