There was a time, not so long ago, when we lived in an enchanted world. My niece, Cadence, was princess of the Crystal Empire. We were celebrating the anniversary of her reign. That night, no star, not even my sun, burned brighter than that of Adagio. She begged me not to return to Canterlot, so I had a special gift made for her, to make the separation easier for us."For me? Is it a jewelery box?""Look.""It plays our lullaby!""You can play it at night before you go to sleep, and pretend it's me singing." On the wind, cross the sea, hear this song and remember. Soon you'll be home with me, once upon a December."Read what it says.""'Together in Canterlot.' Really? Oh, Celestia!" But we would never be together in Canterlot, for a dark shadow had descended upon the castle. His name was Tirek. We thought he was a good friend, but he was a fraud." How dare you come to the castle Tirek?""Cadence, I am a friend.""You are a traitor, get out!""You think you can banish me? By the chaotic powers vested in me, I banish you with a curse! You and your family will die within the fortnight. I will not rest until I see the end of your family line forever!" Consumed by his hatred towards the princesses, Tirek sold his soul for the power to destroy them. From that moment on, the spark of unhappiness in our kingdoms was fanned into a flame that would destroy our lives forever. So many lives were destroyed that night, and Adagio, I never saw her again. This kingdom is so gloomy, this kingdom is so bleak, All my legs have frozen standing here all week. Since the revolution, our lives have been so gray, thank goodness for the gossip that gets us through the day! Have you heard there's a rumor in the empire, have you heard what they're saying on the streets? Though Cadence didn't survive, one daughter may be still alive. The Princess Adagio! But please do not repeat. It's the rumor, the legend, the mystery, something whispered in an alleyway or through a crack! It's the rumor that's part of our history! They say Princess Celestia will pay a royal sum, to somepony who can bring the princess back! "Well, we have a theater.""Great, everything's going according to plan. All we need know is the mare. It's the rumor, the legend, the mystery, the princess Adagio will help us fly! You and I Lock, will go down in history! We'll find a mare to play the part and teach her what to say, dress her up, take her to Canterlot. Imagine the reward Princess Celestia will pay, who else could pull it off but you and me? We'll be rich, we'll be out! And the empire will have some more to talk about! Meanwhile, at an orphanage," I got you a job. Go down the path until you get to the fork in the road. Are you listening?""I'm listening Applejack.""You've been a thorn in my side ever since you were brought here. Acting like the princesses instead of the nameless no-account you are. For the last 10 years, I've fed you, I've clothed you."Kept a roof over my head.""How is it that you have no clue who you were before you came to us, but you can remember all that?""I do have a clue."" I know.'Together in Canterlot.' So, you want to go to Canterlot to find your family. Little miss Dagi, it's time to take your place. In life and in line. And be grateful too!"