Talentless. Perhaps not a perfect description of Shimmer, but it was probably the best one there was. However, one day a small opportunity presented itself. A small, golden ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala appeared, sitting innocently inside of his mailbox.
This ticket, however, indirectly sends him spiraling into an adventure which takes place almost 800 years later, where the Princesses are nearing the end of their long lives and Equestria is lead by 6 young leaders. The descendants of the original Elements of Harmony.

Note: This is set in an alternate world in which Twilight Sparkle does not become an Alicorn.