Death can leave a mark on someone, especially if it's someone you care about. Princess Celestia only wants to mourn for her lover and Hero of Equestria, Miller Thompson, in private. But the devil is coming to Equestria, and it's looking for blood. Only the help of some very unlikely allies can she save herself and her kingdom.

This is a companion piece to "The Moon Rises" and tells Celestia's story after she has banished Luna.