Twilight Sparkle receives an unusual request from Princess Celestia in letter form. Apparently, she is required to retrieve a dangerous tool that was hidden a while ago. This is a bit strange, surely the princess's magic powers exceed the power of this tool, all on their own? Strange events unfold after this letter is sent and Twilight is as confused as ever. Later on, shocking news reaches Twilight. An old enemy has risen yet again, and this time they have a chance of winning the fight. Now Twilight has a problem, how will she defeat them without the elements to aid her?