Finding herself unable to sleep, Princess Celestia occupies her mind by penning a letter to Twilight Sparkle. But for a weary princess, the mind has a tendency to wander...
During a lull in the conversation at an upper class charity dinner, Rarity takes a moment to contemplate some commonly held assumptions made of Princess Celestia. Specifically, her table manners.
Blueblood's not special, and he knows this. He'll never do anything important. But now he has to. There's too much as stake. He knows he'll fail, but he has to try. Because..
Twilight is asked to choose which branch of the Equestrian forces she would like her guards to come from. In response, she invites one representative from each of the three branches to stay in Ponyville so she and the Elements can choose wisely.
Tirek has been defeated and sent back to his prison deep below the surface of Equestria to be left peacefully for eternity...except for one, chaotic, annoying visitor who has a riddle for him.