Trixie's line of work is dangerous. But she's a careful showpony, and that's why she's only died a few dozen times in her career. She thinks this is normal.
After another successful show, Trixie makes her way to her apartment during an unscheduled storm in Manehattan. It was during this freak storm that a lighted theater appears with the name of "Houdini" on the sides of the theater.
Trixie has a problem. She may have accidently, and awesomely, teleported a table during a simple magic exercise. At least the table has been found, but now she has to, ugh, talk about what happened with Twilight… Or does she?
Trixie wants to give back to Ponyville for her past mistakes. She does this by spreading gifts and joy in a red and white holiday outfit while in a comical manner and she learns what the true meaning and values of Hearth's Warming Eve are.
Starlight Glimmer finally graduates from Twilight's program, and is told to find a student of her own! Twilight recommends going to a new planet, inhabited by "He-you-mains". She tries to make a friend, but finds something more!
Trixie returns to Canterlot defeated and in desperate need of another chance at success. But is she willing to accept a shot at redemption from a long-time rival? (EFNW contest entry)