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The Problem of Evil

by Quixotic Mage
What does it take to rule Equestria? Celestia’s vanished to give Luna a chance to find out. Twilight’s got strong opinions on just who should be in charge with Celestia gone. Meanwhile, Sombra stirs in the north, dreaming of himself on the throne

What does it take to rule Equestria?  Following an argument, Celestia has abdicated the throne and vanished from the memory of Equestria’s citizens, leaving Luna the chance to learn for herself.  Twilight, one of the few that still remembers Celestia, has grave concerns about Luna's leadership capabilities.  The nobles are restless and foreign enemies circle like sharks, sensing weakness.  Meanwhile, far off in the frozen north, Sombra stirs, dreaming of himself on the throne.

Teen
Complete
Alternate Universe
Drama
Gore
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Adventure
 
TMPS

209307 words: Estimated about 17 hours to read
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29 Chapters:

  1. Prologue: Lullaby and Discussion 2017-10-21 21:54:31 UTC
    3430
  2. Chapter 1: Of Magic and Memories 2017-10-21 22:10:09 UTC
    5841
  3. Chapter 2: An Interrupted Court 2017-10-28 20:34:58 UTC
    8021
  4. Chapter 3: Philosophical Differences 2017-11-04 18:17:36 UTC
    6188
  5. Chapter 4: An Idea Takes Root 2017-11-11 18:39:27 UTC
    7255
  6. Chapter 5: Triage 2017-11-19 02:49:32 UTC
    5177
  7. Chapter 6: Dragon's Gift 2017-11-26 03:22:54 UTC
    7572
  8. Chapter 7: Bonds 2017-12-03 03:52:26 UTC
    6193
  9. Chapter 8: Insufficient Planning 2017-12-09 21:29:59 UTC
    6678
  10. A Sunlit Interlude 2017-12-16 22:32:06 UTC
    2415
  11. Arc 2 Chapter 1: Stalemate 2018-01-13 12:15:16 UTC
    8022
  12. Arc 2 Chapter 2: Mistimed Words 2018-01-20 13:21:16 UTC
    5744
  13. Arc 2 Chapter 3: Connection 2018-01-27 13:58:42 UTC
    9240
  14. Arc 2 Chapter 4: Negotiations 2018-02-03 13:36:01 UTC
    6279
  15. Arc 2 Chapter 5: A First Taste of Battle 2018-02-10 16:25:24 UTC
    10285
  16. Funeral Pyre 2018-02-17 23:27:09 UTC
    4639
  17. Arc 3 Chapter 1: Injury and Memory 2018-03-17 16:32:15 UTC
    5301
  18. Arc 3 Chapter 2: An Excessively Long Meeting 2018-03-25 01:12:08 UTC
    9149
  19. Arc 3 Chapter 3: The Butterfly Aegis 2018-03-31 17:04:20 UTC
    8761
  20. Arc 3 Chapter 4: Nightmares and Dreaming 2018-04-07 18:23:26 UTC
    6585
  21. Arc 3 Chapter 5: Those Left Behind 2018-04-21 17:20:27 UTC
    11190
  22. Arc 3 Chapter 6: In the Dreaming 2018-04-28 19:12:31 UTC
    9587
  23. Arc 3 Chapter 7: A Long Overdue Conversation 2018-05-05 15:59:54 UTC
    11573
  24. Arc 3 Chapter 8: Transformation and Flight 2018-06-02 20:51:56 UTC
    8118
  25. Arc 3 Chapter 9: A Burden Shared 2018-06-09 18:06:11 UTC
    7407
  26. Arc 3 Chapter 10: The Light of Stars and Moon 2018-06-16 23:33:41 UTC
    7830
  27. Arc 3 Chapter 11: The Gift 2018-06-23 20:41:15 UTC
    8590
  28. Aftermath 2018-06-30 23:41:39 UTC
    8081
  29. Epilogue 2018-07-01 23:48:06 UTC
    4156