Modern Equestria doesn't need Flash Magnus out there on the front lines battling monsters anymore. And he's fine with that. He is. Really.

But when a matter arises that dates back to the earliest days of pony unification, Magnus finds himself calling upon skills he'd almost forgotten he possessed to once again save the day. With a little help from his friends, of course...

My entry in Shrink Laureate's Season 9 Bingo contest, this story got an Honorable Mention and was inspired by a set of images that I'll link to in the Author's Note at the end to avoid spoilers.

This story is a sequel to Set Sail for Freedom

The students’ map is now calling for Capper, Ember, and Thorax to head to Abyssinia‘s capital; Panthera. Capper himself isn't feeling too fond of returning to his homeland given how he left a bad impression on some of his only friends. Ember and Thorax are there for their companion even though Abyssiania isn't so fond of magical creatures like them.