A stolen book, seemingly, leads to the death of the CMC. However, after a botched attempt to save their lives, it becomes apparent that the crusaders may not be as dead as they appear.

Now it is up to Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash to pick up the pieces. As they find themselves having to start all over again with the fillies, as well as handle any of the consequences that came with this change.

Now, only time will tell if the three fillies will ever be the same again.

Special thanks to ItIsASillyLittleGame for being my editor for the prelude, chapter 1, through chapter 3.
Also thanks to ItIsASillyLittleGame for providing partial edits to the rewritten chapter 4 & 5.

As well as mintgreenconspiracy for providing some suggestions on the prelude, chapter 1, through chapter 9.

Special thanks to Jet Storm for making suggestions for, pre-reading, and editting chapter 8 & 9.

The Cradle vector was created by Jeatz-Axl, and can be found at: http://jeatz-axl.deviantart.com/art/Baby-Bed-401226421

The Cutie Mark Crusader Cutie Mark vectors were created by The-Smiling-Pony, and can be found at: http://the-smiling-pony.deviantart.com/art/CMC-Cutie-Marks-565541092