For most of the their lives the Shadowbolts have practiced to one day be allowed to perform in Canterlot. From flight camp to performances the three have worked hard to obtain their dream even sinking so low as to help a prospective dictator. But when push comes to shove can the team stick it through?

After almost a year the Disarray brothers have finally gotten into their new lives. Rage has succeeded in his career, Silver Lining has established a relationship with Pinkie Pie and Monarch fights social interaction every day. Life is good. Until a certain blue unicorn tampers in things she doesn't understand and now the elements of harmony accompanied by the brothers Disarray and their father Discord must stop the coming of a new ice age. But before all is said and done that will be the least of their problems.

It has been nearly ten months since Discord's defeat and peace has returned to Equestria. Until that is proof of Discord's long lost legacy surfaces and now Twilight and her friends must prepare themselves for what could be the return of their most powerful nemesis. But this time he is not alone. Along the way Twilight and friends will have to deal with monsters, poison and a blue pegasus with a crush on Pinkie Pie.