Magic has returned to Equestria, and with it a renewed sense of pride to all earth ponies, unicorn, and most especially pegasi. The royal family sets out to restore the forgotten glory of the Flock. Queen Haven tasks both her daughters with duties important to the restoration of Cloudsdale's glory. But while Pipp is charged with helping the general public learn about their responsibility to maintain the weather. Zipp is given a much more elusive task.

Zipp Storm sets off on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the nearly-forgotten Rainbow Factory, of ancient Cloudsdale. Will she be able to handle the burden such a mission entails? Or will her courage betray her, and start a cycle long dormant?

(Last minute entry for the 'In the Rainbow Factory' 10th Anniversary contest, made in a little over a day! We hope you have as much fun reading our entry as we had making it! Special thanks to RisingDecandence for help with some of the more gruesome scenes.)