In one night, five of the mane mares get attacked by monsters. Twilight manages to save the others, but not without concequences. Now, the other five must find a way to overcome new lifestyles, living requirements, and instinctual rivalries. The only help they have is Discord's parting words.

"Read the books. Remain in Harmony. If you don't, Twilight Sparkle will die."

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This is Alternate Universe because the events of Magical Mistery Cure never happened.