Celestia's mistake cost her dearly, but cost many others much more. Now she stands alone, looking out over an Equestria ravaged by violence and time, remembering the events that led to the fall of Equestria, and trying to find a reason for hope when it appears all is lost.

Thanks to ProsaurusRex for the cover art and some editing advice.

This is the prologue to the Dawn trilogy. It needs a rewrite and is not required reading, so feel free to skip to the first story: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/41041/Risen