Artrageous, a retired Wonderbolt, is aimless and attempting to find meaning again in his life. He is nudged in a direction, then caught up in the strong undertow of a larger menace spreading across Equestria. He and his new friends find themselves drawn in, but only on the periphery as the mane 6 and the princesses take charge of the issue. Reluctant to let everything just drop and be handled by others, they struggle to provide relevant assistance while being backstage to the events.

Incorporates some personalities and plots inspired by events on the Equestrian Dawn mush.