Thunderclap, pegasus from Royal guard, temporarily suspended from service due to his injuries. He accepts his friend's proposal to visit the friendliest town in Equestria. What could possibly go wrong?

Life in Ponyvile continues in its own manner, shadows of the Equestrian past lurking in Everfree, changelings weaving their intrigues at the very border of Equestria, while entire Royal guard finds itself at the center of the conspiracy and a certain Lord of Chaos already conjured himself a bucket of popcorn.