*Set before the events of The confrontation*
After meeting Smolder´s family, Spike longs to get answers from his past once again. He and Twilight have a huge argument, which causes Spike to run away from home. Twilight and her friends will search for him with the help of Starswirl, who asked Twilight for help on a quest, Stygian, the Pillars and Discord. In the meantime, Spike will meet an ancient Equestrian legend who might have those answers that he´s looking for.

Cover art by Queen Cold