The Crystal Empire had rejected Daybreaker's Ultimatum, an Ultimatum that demanded their subjugation. Daybreaker, in her quest for Harmony, demanded that all of Ponykind would eventually have to submit to her direct rule if Harmony was to be ensured for all Ponies, even outside of Equestria.

Cadence defied her valiantly, and knew the Solar Empire's response would be war. There was little hope to win against such a powerful Empire alone, but Cadence rallied her Ponies, unwilling to surrender their freedom to a Dictator.

When the war came, and the Ponies dropped dead in the Trenches and in the Snowy fields of the Crystal Empire, Daybreaker began to re-evaluate her Options. A quicker end to the Problem was required. But she couldn't do it all on her own.

As the Empress and her faithful Student gather, one final Meeting awaits. A Meeting of old friends.

Based on the Alternate Universe of Equestria at War.

It is highly recommended you read the two Prequels to this Story. The Link to the first one can be found here.