The Storm King has defeated the reigning Princesses and put Twilight Sparkle to flight. Now more than ever, Equestria needs a wise and selfless leader. Instead, they have Blueblood.
The Storm King was defeated, imprisoned, shattered and dispersed. But that won't be enough to stop him from coming back. At least, that's what he thinks. Any day now.
Sunset takes Wallflower Blush to Equestria to meet the Princesses important to her. When they arrive, she finds that Celestia and Luna already know Wallflower - Princess Wallflower.
After losing her sister, Rarity buries herself in her work. Just as lost, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo, armed with a personal Ogres & Oubliette's module, try to help the seamstress open more than just her boutique.
When Princess Twilight Sparkle hears rumors of a dark cult centered around worship of her, she asks her mentor for advice. The answers are not what she expected.
The day of ascension has come. After 100 years, a new pheonix shall hatch, and with that, one child with great potential shall be chosen to be reborn in its flames. But, when a young orphan is chosen, it throws everything into chaos.