The bombing of Elusive's store and the attempted murder of Princess Cadence brings Tempest Shadow back to Canterlot. She finds her curious friend once again seemingly at the centre of an intricate conspiracy. Who is behind this near fatal act? Who was the target? And why did they want either of them dead? The investigation will draw both Tempest and the former infiltrator back into the murky world of counter-intelligence and unveil a threat from the shadows that stands poised to destroy Equestria once and for all. The only question is which side are they really on?