Lieutenant Shining Armor is proud of his new rank and continues to prove himself as a Royal Guard. Celestia sees in him a determination only matched by her pupil, his younger sister. She decides to personally give him a team and assignment. Lieutenant Spitfire of the Wonderbolts and Guard Recruit Soarin join Shining Armor as they are tasked with escorting Princess Mi Amore Cadenza into the north. What dangers could lie in the mountains that require protection? Where are they even going?