The Elements are sealed once again, but no one is scared, no one is panicking. Twilight wants to know why.

A vital truth will be revealed to her, and as a princess she'll be tasked with supporting it, the foundation of her society, a lie.

Ponies are not as independent as they believe, and Twilight will need to find a way to live with that knowledge.

Spoilers in the comments.

This story is canon with everything before Castle Mane-ia, the third episode of season 4. This story is not canon with the comics.

Preread, edited, and occasionally co-written by Pearple Prose.