In an attempt to raise bits for charity, Princess Twilight begins to offer cuddles to ponies for ten bits each. However, the first pony to request cuddles was unexpected.
The Empire uses new tactics on Equestria that both ponies and rebels find difficulty adapting to. Determined to liberate their world, they must now find a way to beat the Empire at their newest and most dangerous game: being adorable.
Twilight and Rainbow Dash have a sleepover at Rarity's. However, once the bitter winter chill sets in at night, Rarity unveils to her friends her new line of sleepwear fashion that she's sure to keep them warm.
Diamond Tiara runs away from home without her tiara, and moves into Carousel Boutique, much to Rarity and Sweetie Belle's surprise. Later, when Diamond is kidnapped by the diamond dogs, an unexpected pony comes to her rescue.
A dying young man discovers that his life may not be what he thought it was, and the seemingly innocent TV show he watches in his hospital room may not be fictitious.