After experiencing an intense nightmare while attending Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, Twilight Sparkle sets out to unravel the mystery of its source. Unfortunately for her, the answers lie in a place she'd rather not look: her fellow students.

If you can hear my voice, know that Equestria is on an aethereal precipice. Your fascination with the Night has ensured you are already attuned to the latent dark energies of the Aether, allowing me to share insight into what has yet to come. Keep these insights to yourself.