In the days following the wedding of Cadence and Shining Armor, Twilight is enjoying some much needed rest at Canterlot, alongside Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. However, when an old foe of the throne makes a sudden appearence and threatens to kill the sisters, terrible secrets are uncovered, a friendship is put to a jarring test, and the ponies are thrust into a fight for their very lives.

This is the first part in a multiple-part series. The second part can be found here!