Evil can be fought. But is there a point? How far should you go to stop someone like the Joker? These were simpler questions not so long ago, weren't they

Rainbow Dash (now taking the symbol of Mare-Do-Well), the rest of the Mane Six, and even Celestia, find themselves inching ever so further over the lines that they aren't so sure even exists anymore. All while Harmony seemingly fails. But hope is a strong force. Or do I mean delusion? Really, it's hard to keep track anymore.

Edits will be made to previous chapters, but they aren't going to necessitate re-reading previous chapters. Mainly, these edits are to just flesh out things more, improve clunky exposition, etc. Nonetheless, I will keep a list of updated chapters and the different word count.

I would say rate this for older/mature teens. I come close to M for violence, but I don't think I describe the acts enough for that rating.
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Personal Note: I remember that I was underwhelmed with Discord in the series. I mean, sure, it's a kids' show, so they couldn't go ALL out. But, really? That was your god of Chaos? It... fit the show, really, and that's my problem. It doesn't feel truly chaotic.

So here, Joker is an Outside Context Villain. Equestria, despite it's problems is a great place. Most ponies are great ponies. The Joker is a curveball.