Astelle has been defeated and when her faithful Shadow learns of her intentions to activate a spell that would take her away from him, he kidnaps her with the intention of keeping her alive and with him forever. Step into the long past, the recent past, and the present to learn of Astelle and Shadow's origin and the heart-breaking betrayal of those she loved. When Shadow's magic influences all of Equestria, Trixie is the only pony immune to its effects. Can she and her new friends defeat a heart-broken and poweful alicorn such as Shadow?