During a war with the changelings, Celestia struggles to cope with the demands placed upon her. Fortunately, the Doctor has some experience with the stresses of authority, and steps in to give her a much-needed break.
It turns out to be more beneficial for both of them than either could have expected.

First place winner of the 2023 Equestria at War fanfiction contest, somehow—but this should be comprehensible to anypony. All you need to know is that a state of formal war exists between Equestria and the changelings.

This is not at all up to par with my more recent stories, but it was the work that got me back into writing fanfiction, so I have a soft spot for it nonetheless.