NOTE: This story is not intended to be canon to the Equestria Girls series in any way.
Please read with discretion.
So far, all of the Equestria Girls movies and TV specials have involved a villain who uses
Equestrian magic to manipulate the students of Canterlot High. Although the final
battle scenes are quite intense, the Mane 7 always ultimately defeat the villain, and there
is a happy ending where the villain often gets redeemed. But what if things didn’t
happen that way? What if, even when the villain is defeated, irreparable damage is done
to the protagonists and to Canterlot itself? This story explores this alternate route, this
not-so-happy ending. While reading this, you will likely feel saddened, angered,
offended, disturbed, or possibly all four combined. Read ahead with discretion.

Based on Sodor: The Dark Times.