Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. – Confucious
A certain young zebra must learn this lesson this over and over as he begins to learn about the world. Events lie in wait for him, from Ponyville to numerous places in Equestria. Some are tragic, some are happy and all force him to grow. Come and listen to the first part of his tale of fate, tragedy and forces that have sway over all.