Shortly after Twilight Sparkle ascended into the throne in Canterlot, Starlight Glimmer has essentially taken Twilight's place in Ponyville. It's a lot less chaotic as well, Trixie may be a hoof full and all but she's settled in quite well.

However, a routine day for the unicorn goes off track with a few unexpected visitors. Thankfully for Starlight, she knows a thing or two about having been on the wrong side of Twilight and her friends. When a new but familiar arrival shows up feeling anxious perhaps a little chat about common lives will help. Especially after they realize she also has had her fair share of confrontations with the elements.

After cleaning up her act Lightning Dust is given her chance to fly as a Wonderbolt alongside Rainbow Dash and the others. Things do not go as she planned.

When Lightning receives her Wonderbolt nickname, she'll do anything to prove she isn't what it entails. This leads to some unfortunate circumstances.

A short story based on the concept of "Newbie Dash" but for Lightning Dust. Expect some mentions from that episode.

When training to become a future Equestrian Wonderbolt, Lightning Dust made poor life choices. She abused her parents encouragement and provisions and instead took life into her own hooves. She cared little about following a good example, she only cared about herself and her own feelings. One night she sneaked out of her family home and had fun with a stallion. He was not willing to stay and fled her life, leaving a life changing new addition for her in the process. She pays no attention to the foal, leaving her newborn under her parents control. Then it all comes crashing down.

Her dreams dead by her own doing and her parents now deceased after a family tragedy. She is left with only her first born daughter. With help from her brother Sky and his friends, can Lightning put herself back together and create a true bond with her daughter, Viral Velocity?