When a musical band with an up and coming rock pony named Knightshade comes to Ponyville, the Cutiemark Crusaders find themselves a bit over their heads, by unwillingly being taken on the road. Twilight Sparkle and the others must hurry to save the three foals. But dark shadows are lurking in the corners of Equestria, and not everything is as it seems. (Note: This story will have no connection to any events that might occur in the upcoming Season 5, unless the author decides otherwise)