Ash, a talented young unicorn from Canterlot, learns the hard lessons of Friendship and love as he grows up to serve in the Equestrian army. His talent for offensive magic earns the attention of Celesta who relies on him as he helps to bring an end to a costly civil uprising in the province of Southern Equestria. His missions will take him to dark places and those closes to him will be affected. Can he withstand the harsh realities of loss?