Twilight's success in her new spell is short-lived when an unforeseen effect leads to a nighttime visit from Princess Luna. Noticing something amiss, Twilight tests the waters of conversation, trying to uncover the source of the princess's melancholy--and succeeds, all too well. Twilight soon finds herself privy to tales of Luna's past and the jarring truth of her nature with respect to that of her much adored sister. The encounter leaves Twilight shaken, setting her on the path, with the aid of her new spell, to help Luna through her difficult time. The prized student finds herself distracted, however, drawn back time and again to the one question looming over all the rest: how to console a goddess who's lost faith in her purpose--and even more unnerving, in existence itself.

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