Our hero is in trouble. His magic a has always brought joy to others. This was a side effect of his special talent, which was love. His magic always made it's targets euphoric but is now causing him pain to use, excruciating pain intensifying with every spell. His only joy in life was being able to bring love to others but now it is at the cost of his health. Seeking the the help of the element wielders, especially Twilight, he discovers love of his own but to save Equestria he will have to sacrifice his own happiness to save harmony, to save Equestria, and to save the first pony who ever shown him true kindness