Not every pony who lives in Cloudsdale is a pegasus. Some are unicorn or earth foals born to pegasus parents; some have been drawn there for employment or love; some simply see it as home and follow their dreams to the clouds.

All survive their days through a regular diet of cloudwalking potions.

And lately - here and there - those potions have begun to mysteriously fail.

It was only supposed to be Rainbow Dash who was dispatched by Princess Twilight to investigate, but even her plans never go as expected. Because Applejack isn't letting her marefriend charge into danger alone.

Written for the AppleDash Contest #6 - Go Big Or Go Home, where it got Fifth!

Featured on Equestria Daily on 10/20/2024 as part of 20 More Amazing Fanfics to Read For Applejack Day!

Reviewed here by Javarod!