Star Swirl the Bearded has lost his memory. He's arrived in modern-day Manehattan on a mission of dire importance, but he can't remember any details—including his name.

Vinyl Scratch has lost the pony she loved most. She moved away from Ponyville to bury her heartbreak under big beats and big-city bravado, but the memories remain.

Time and memory collide as Vinyl and Star Swirl explore the mystery behind his mission, and discover how to make each other whole again.

Written prior to the S7 Finale and its revelations about Star Swirl. (Sorry.)

This story won a silver medal in the October 2016 Writeoff, "The Darkest Hour". It's also a tribute to horizon's excellent Time Enough For Love. Editing by Pascoite! Custom cover art by VanillaGhosties! Description tweaks by Posh and Moosetasm! Featured on Equestria Daily 29May.2017! Also with a Russian translation and Russian narration by Freshman!