An earth pony, born with a unique ability to move faster than most eyes can track, is forced by an unfortunate circumstance to become a thief. His speed and skill at theft lead him to become an infamous figure in Canterlot as he continues to pull greater heists and slowly becomes more and more bound to his "thief" persona. This arrogant figure, is led by his ego to even steal from princess Celestia herself. However, the princess decides to take matters into her own hooves and tracks the thief; learning about his troubled past in the process.