Everyone knows about the newest resident of Ponyville. He was a criminal of some kind, was locked away, but was since paroled. He is quiet and keeps to himself, but it’s clear to some he is hiding something.
It's Spitfire's birthday and Soarin decides to take on the role of leader for a day, while he has Rainbow Dash distract Spitfire with a test of skills between the two before the big surprise.
Days before the new school year begins, Rumble still finds himself struggling with an essay he was given at the beginning of the summer. Now with only two days to solve his dilemma, he's forced to leave his room and seek help from outside world.
Around a fire on a moonless night to light up the sky, a group of young ponies are captivated by the horrific story told to them by the oldest of the gang: A story about Thunderlane
Between the death of his parents a year ago and another problem that occurs, life doesn't really smile to Thunderlane anymore, which way should he take now ? (if the title tells you something, you know it).
When asked to write an essay on his hero for a school assignment, Rumble writes about the only pony he can think of who's deserving of the title: the stallion who's loved, protected, and cared for him the most.
