She spent her entire life in a dark cell. She never knew anything other than hatred. She was always hungry, always hurting. And yet she had hope. She hoped that she would one day escape this prison that had always been the closest thing to "home". And she did. The Bad Ponies chased her, but she out ran them. But, what happens when she shows up at Sweet Apple Acres? The Apple Family takes her in, and tries to raise her. But her life in the "Bad Place" has made that difficult. Over time, however, she starts coming out of her shell. She starts seeing the good in life, sees that she doesn't have to be afraid. But she does. The Bad Ponies won't give up so easily. She's too valuable. Will her new family keep her safe, or will she spend her life wondering what might have been? Who is she, anyway? This is her story; the story of a filly called Nightshade.

This story is inspired by Past Sins. And before anybody says that I'm just coping that story, I got permission from Pen Stroke to publish this. Takes place in between season 3 and Equestria girls because that's when I started writing it.