(Set after "A Bird in the Hoof")

The aftermath of the phoenix Philomena's rebirth, supposedly a celebratory time, is unexpectedly marred by the apparent suicide of the pair of pegasi Royal Guards that failed in properly watching Philomena just before her rebirth. Quickly, it is discovered that Lieutenant Troilus' anti-pegasus campaign is far from defeated, and the next target is the Wonderbolts attempting to get back on their hooves after the devastation caused by Operation Whirlwind. Troilus enlists the help of an ambitious and highly prejudiced member of the Equestria Education Association for his next attack, and in the subsequent power plays Lieutenant Captain Shining Armor's career is once again placed in serious jeopardy! How will it all play out? You'll have to read and see!

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EDIT 11/3: Fixed "The Neighsayer" (apparently a paragraph disappeared somewhere in the publishing process, don't know how). Also, apologies for missing several weeks in a row - work schedule makes it tough to find time to write!