This is the story of how Spike got his wings, and became Sweetie Belle's brother-in-law. :) The story is enveloped within another tale of Spike's great-grandson, Uvarovite, and his special somepony, Dusty Amber, coming for a visit, many years later.

Neighagara Falls Detective Sgt. Northstar Trueguide is faced with solving the very public murder of pegasus performer Sunny Racer, an "open-and-shut" case he feels is a little too neat and tidy.

Sweetie Belle hears the story of Starminder from Rarity and Twilight and learns the great responsibility that comes with being a unicorn.