The stars are unusually bright above Wittenburgh roughly once a month. It didn't use to mean something.

Now it does.

Important: this takes place in the Equestria At War universe. Equestria At War is a mod for the grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV, be sure to check out their Discord and Reddit if you're not familiar with it. They also have a group on this site: https://www.fimfiction.net/group/212917/equestria-at-war

Cover art made by placing the portraits of Honoria and Spirit Fire next to each other.

Again, the EAW Discord is a terrible enabler.