It's been ten years since Apple Bloom left Ponyville. Five since the love of her life left her. After Spike betrayed her, Apple Bloom hoped to never lay eyes on the dragon again. Then a bunch of old bones showed up on her ranch in Appleloosa. Suddenly her former lover was back in her life in a big way - to investigate a decades old crime. Acting as interim marshal Spike has a job to do and this time he isn't walking away. Because now Apple Bloom's life is on the line as the unsuspecting target of a killer who still walks the canyon. Spike will do whatever it takes to keep Apple Bloom close... even if it means risking his own heart for a second chance for both of them.