*AU* The Canterlot Academy is the most prestigious school in all of Equestria, founded as a place of learning for all the races of ponies and beyond. But an ancient secret is beginning to rear its head, and threatens to plunge the world into everlasting darkness. It's just another day in Equestria's finest school.

Twilight has awakened in a dystopian Equestria. Everything she believes and loves is thrown into question as she faces a world filled with suspicion and anger, and is now forced to fight in a rebellion against cold-hearted tyranny. Fate can be a cruel mistress.