Before you read: this is a continuation of Chapter 7's The Adventures of Flare Brimstone, and you do not have to read that chapter. Chapter 7 is mainly there to see how Flare Brimstone meets Snowy and how she gets to where she is now, but it isn't necessarily required for you to read it, because you'll understand who she is unless you just want the satisfaction of knowing the full context.

A pony by the name of Snowy is a filly born with the unique affinity of ice magic. After being rescued by Flare Brimstone from a rogue researcher, the young filly was brought to the Crystal Empire to be cared for by Sunburst with the aid of Princess Cadance and her husband Shining Armor, along with Snowy's brand-new bodyguard, Flash Sentry.

While living in the empire, something from its past lingers from the despot who once ruled it, of something deep and dark, and the afflicted who were most assuredly consigned to death.