Stormball: the most technically-challenging and physically-demanding sport known to ponykind. A team from Cloudsdale boasted they cannot be beaten, and traveled the globe to prove it, led by a retired living legend of the sport. Thus far, they're making good on the claim: Saddle Arabia was crushed, Griffonstone lost in a laugher, Prance didn't fare well either, The Crystal Empire had to forfeit before the end of the first half, and the list goes on. Even Canterlot was dropped, with both Princesses on the field of play. Then, just before they celebrate their world victory, they realized they forgot one town: Ponyville. Yet their star player seems driven for a very different, secret reason, and playing better than he ever did in his youth....

They're coming. They're bringing their A-game. And a chip on their leader's shoulder.

Part One of the trilogy, A Greater Menace.

Pre-reading by LightningSword.

Cover art by xStellar_Bubbles.