After vanishing from a curse for more than 1000 years, little is known about the Crystal Empire and its inhabitants. Especially the final years of King Sombra's rule remain shrouded by mystery. Even to the crystal ponies themselves as their memories remain effected by the tyrant King's dark magic.

Now the Crystal Empire has returned and King Sombra has been defeated, but the aftermaths of his cruelty still linger within his former subjects.

One crystal pony begins travelling through Equestria to learn about her past and finds friends along the way. Will revealing her past help her understand more of herself and find a place in this new future?

During a trip to Canterlot, a few members of the newly founded Ponyville Music Ensemble stay to watch the Princesses of Canterlot perform their celestial duties. Soon they find themselves discussing about what it means to be a Princess and eventually a new song is created.

Inspired heavily by The cost of the crown [PMV] by CHriegerCH an the song "The cost of the crown" by Shandeen O'Neill