This story is part of the Crystal Note AU that starts with Crystal Note - Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres!.
It will get a direct prequel, however I'm not all done with it just yet. I'll update this story as soon as I'm ready to share

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.

Princess Cadance invites ponies from all over Equestria to the Crystal Empire to celebrate the annual Crystal Faire. Together with her new friends from Ponyville, Crystal Note is invited to play a concert during the faire.
How will the crystal ponies react when old traditions mix with new impressions and expectations?

Special thanks go to Echo Wing for all his amazing help!