Everypony was old in the Crystal Empire. It couldn't be helped. It had only been a few, blessed years since their beloved kingdom was liberated from the sorcery that had ensnared it. Its long empty throne, wrongfully usurped by the evil pretender unicorn that was known as Sombra, now claimed by the beautiful and beloved princess Cadence. They never had an Alicorn of their own before. Once, the capital had played host to all of them, but never did one rule it alone. 