Just because a city flew in the sky did not mean it would escape Tirek's endless hunger for power, as the cloud city was soon to learn. It was in the chaos of his attack that Cloudsdale came to realize that magic is more important for some ponies than for others.

For instance, the pegasi needed it to walk on clouds.

And to fly.

For a father separated from his daughter, that flight is more important than ever.

Thanks to Knight of Cerebus for proofreading and to PrincessSaros for letting me use Desolace as cover art.

Now approved by Nonpareil Fiction and The Goodfic Bin!
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