After 18 years of Stoneware struggling to control her troublesome son, her dear friend and none other than Captain of the Wonderbolts Spitfire suggest she send him to a Wonderbolt recruit camp and teach him some life lessons. During his time, he comes across many interesting ponies who help shape his life for the better.
Or so everypony thought…

Edited by Spirit Guide
Art by: http://stoneware13.deviantart.com

The two glared at one another. Spitfire and Nightshade. Captains of the Wonderbolts and Shadowbolts respectivly.

Neither willing to give up, neither willing to let up, neither willing to lose.

A battle of wills has begun.

"Who are we but the pony we become in our darkest moment?"

Fire Streak finally gets his big break, but even as the lights all turn toward him, he feels the cold presence of a lingering, blue shadow.

Cover Art by Stratus35
In-Story Art by AkatsukiBritt
Edited by WordGuru
Pre-read by InGlobWeTrust

The crowning achievement of Crimson Blaze's life was becoming a Wonderbolt. Years later, he's had a successful career and is captain of his own squad. However, when the Shadowbolts attack, his secret is exposed, and not only might his career be over, but all the friendships he has made.

This is a side fic based in Calm Wind's Wonderverse. The events take place during Piercing the Heavens, beginning at approximately Chapter 86. There's a huge amount of background context there, but hopefully you should be able to enjoy this story if you haven't read that.

Fleetfoot isn't the most recognized Wonderbolt. She isn't the most admired of the bunch. She doesn't even receive the credit for a successful show most of the time. However, none of that matters to her. What matters to her is her team.

And she wouldn't give them up for the world.

Thanks to Mr101 and Bad Seed for their help on the story. You're awesome.