A glimpse into the past of the Eastern Empires most efficient and ruthless scientist. We watch her as she begins life as Twilight Sparkle. We watch her through the tragic loss of her family, the trials and tribulations of her time in the lower ranks of R&D for King Sombra. We watch as she rises in the ranks and descends into obsessive madness, becoming the most feared and respected scientist of the Eastern Empire...Professor Midnight.