
What Came Before
Author's Note: Although this story is a sequel to 'What Comes Next,' it functions solidly as a standalone feature, and an excellent entry point into the 'What Things May Come' Trilogy. It does, however, feature prominent spoilers from the first story.
Ponyville works to rebuild after a devastating attack leaves much of its infrastructure battered and broken, but even as the town pulls itself back together, it soon becomes clear that not all is well. A dangerous, mysterious, and seemingly omnipresent foe emerges from Pinkie's worst nightmares, and may be to blame for the disappearance of Ponyville's own. As Canterlot scrambles to understand this new enemy, the Mane 6 find their Elements - perhaps even their very souls - under attack. Time, however, is not on their side, and every moment spent preparing for the upcoming conflict may very well cost the ponies of Equestria dearly.




16 Chapters:
- Prologue 2014-10-28 04:06:38 UTC2004
- The Last Laugh 2014-10-28 04:06:53 UTC3339
- Into The Night, Part 1 2014-10-28 04:06:59 UTC3175
- Into The Night, Part 2 2014-10-28 04:07:06 UTC4123
- Malice 2014-11-02 06:20:18 UTC2486
- The Calm After The Storm 2014-11-08 07:37:15 UTC3755
- What Came Before 2014-11-11 04:06:14 UTC3383
- Reveille 2014-11-13 06:00:44 UTC3785
- A Fault in the Aether 2014-11-16 02:37:11 UTC5045
- Return to Ponyville, Part 1 2014-11-21 10:55:33 UTC3540
- Return to Ponyville, Part 2 2014-11-21 10:55:38 UTC4458
- Something Greater 2014-11-21 10:55:43 UTC3922
- As the Fire Burns 2014-11-25 00:51:50 UTC4271
- Graduation Day 2014-12-08 00:11:41 UTC4390
- Desperation 2014-12-14 08:52:07 UTC4054
- Awakening 2014-12-14 08:53:33 UTC2262