After a miraculous escape from the charred remains of Fort A, the four ponies responsible for the evacuation are to be rewarded for their courage. Show Off does his best to keep the other ponies in check, but his own ambitions may land him on the receiving end of the wrath of his CO, the Royal Guard, and perhaps even a certain alicorn. Through it all, our heroes learn to trust, respect, and maybe even love each other. Even in war, friendship truly is magic.

Warning: OC heavy. Also has companion stories and prequels; they aren't required to understand the story, but they may help in explaining the circumstances.

Be sure to read the companion story at http://www.fimfiction.net/story/14484/Every-Cloud...

[Edit] I ran into some odd problems trying to upload this story, so I had to split it into three chapters when it's supposed to be one continuous story. It's not my fault, it's the website. [/Edit]