The year nears its end, but the war seems to stretch on forever. General Winter has sided with Sombra, and morale runs low among most Equestrian forces. Hearth's Warming seems like a bitter joke.

But a mare has come to the front from Canterlot, and she's brought one Tartarus of a present.

Written for Silver Shadows as part of Jinglemas 2019. Cover art by AaronMK, used with permission. Special thanks to Antiquarian for advising on military ranks.