"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 Wonderbolts. Stunt flyers, elite protectors of Equestria, and by all accounts, the best of the best. So when the threat of war starts to brew beyond the borders of their kingdom, it's obvious who would be the first ones called upon to stop it. And the leader of the mission? None other than the fastest of them all, Rainbow Dash.

With the situation nearing closer and closer to a breaking point, Dash must call upon a few old names to help her out, including one unlikely ally. Once assembled, the team sets out to settle a conflict that could send three kingdoms into utter chaos. Sure, some may call them the best flyers in Equestria. But can the best of the best quell the might of an entire nation?

We've all had those days when we just don't feel like doing anything productive. Not even Spitfire, Captain of the Wonderbolts, is an exception. One day, she decides to take a break and put off her responsibilities for a little while. Nothing more, nothing less.

Misty Fly dreams of being in the Royal Guard and has the skills to do it, but there's just one problem. She isn't intimidating at all. The Royal Guard tries to remedy this by assigning her to a program run by Iron Will. If she passes, she can become a member of the Royal Guard. Naturally, things don't go exactly as planned.

Takes place 18 months before the pilot episodes.

Thanks to Elusive Element and Frostfur for proofreading this story.

When Spitfire, Soarin' and Misty go to judge the 'Best Young Flier' competition, Spitfire only expected to be bored to tears watching amateur fliers peruse their casual hobby; but things take an unexpected turn when two ponies fly onstage for the last performance. For the Wonderbolts, unexpected is usually a very, very bad thing.

Thanks to crazypsychowoman for the cover art.

The phrase "I'm your wing" and variations thereof has been used by pegasi since pre-unification times; particularly those that serve in the military. It means: "I've got your back no matter what." Nowadays, few pegasi rally that cry around like the Wonderbolts do. And no Wonderbolt rallies that cry around quite like Misty Fly does.

Whether she's guiding her partner through a difficult maneuver or helping her comrades overcome personal anxieties, Misty Fly is a pony who puts her team first. Her dedication to being a team player above and beyond the call of duty has earned her nicknames such as "The Ideal Wingpony" and "The Wonderbolts' Unofficial Shrink." She considers these nicknames to be badges of honor, and she does her best to live up to them.

But when a stray thunderbolt puts her out of commission, her self-confidence is shaken. She feels as though she let her team (and by extension, Spitfire) down. And while the pony she admires most is going through a rough patch, she's confined to a bed and unable to do anything about it. For once, she feels weak. For once, she feels useless. For once, she needs somepony to be her wing.

Takes place during the events of My Little Investigations: Wonderbolts Under Fire, but has no major spoilers. Rated Teen for some language and suggestive imagery.

Spitfire vows to become stronger, even if she breaks herself in the process. Misty Fly, however, suggests she should be more reasonable and believe in herself. Unfortunately, some of Spitfire's old wounds may need to be opened in order to solve this.