My first ever Fanfic, let alone first story I have created that wasn't a school assignment.

This story is a dystopian look on Equestria, with Celestia being the ruler, and somewhat of a dark alicorn, worse than Sombra, Discord, Nightmare Moon, and Tirek combined.

The story mainly revolves around a pegasi colt named Alpha, who, in the beginning of the story, is prisoner of the Rainbow Factory. He is punished for saving a mare from hurting herself with a welding torch by having his wing painfully removed by the same welding torch. Beta, a mysterious spirit from 900 years ago, bonds with Alpha, and accompanies him as he searches for the real reason why he was tortured instead of being put to death like any other pony would.

This story gives background on the Changelings, Celestia, Luna, Nightmare Moon, Sombra, and countless others, as well as making nummerous refrences to the Rainbow Factory.
This takes place before and after Seasons 1-4
The Romance happens after Chapter 16.

THIS STORY IS RATED MATURE BECAUSE IT HAS:
Grimdark, Explict and Detailed death scenes, Torture, Death, Betrayal, Depression, Revenge, Rage, Loss of Self Control, Government Overthowing, and Hatred.

Oh, and a quest to take out Celestia. Because she is anything but innocent.