All As One, a budding but enigmatic group begins to make its presence known across Equestria. Bearing a message of unity that claims to surpass Princess Celestia's ideals of friendship, they soon catch the eye of Twilight Sparkle who is quick to investigate. While this mysterious group and its reclusive leader claim to desire peace for the world, the methods and ideals behind that goal may not be all that they appear. Friendship and unity; how are they different, how are they the same... and can they coexist.