Short story, folktale style, about two warriors who compete in a tournament to determine the strongest pony in Equestria, and their fates afterwards.

Lord Lockheart was a royal guard of noble birth, trained in the use of arms since he was a foal. Wandering Soul was a common orphan who loved martial arts. When Celestia called for a tournament to determine the strongest pony in Equestria, both eagerly participated. But how can true strength finally be measured?

Part of the Once upon a Pony series.