Being an alicorn is suffering. To be reborn by phoenix fire into a creature of eternal youth and beauty, only to later become a draconequus, a soulless monster of despair and insanity. But even after learning the horrible truth behind her ascension, Celestia refuses to believe that Discord's soul is truly lost. So with Philomena at her side, she ventures into Discord's labyrinth in order to save him and protect her own wish, even as her stubborn delusion could mean losing both.

A Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica crossover. Events based off Kyoko's battle in episode 9.

Cover art: "Elsa Maria" by Slitherhen on Deviantart.