Princess Platinum is in mourning after the death of Clover, her faithful companion. Unable to tell others just how deep their bond really was, the noble mare contemplates how the ways she got her hooves dirty to defend that bond.
Fluttershy had disappeared from a strange mist that covered most of Equestria for weeks. She, after being out in the mist for so long seemed to wandered off to the Everfree forest and in a strange side effect had lost her memory. Only to find a leaf.
While in Trotsylvania, a mare by the name of "Fluttershy" meets a gentlecolt named "Dr. Van Helstallion" and must be protected from a vampiric demon who is, not only, persuing her, but killing other young mares in the village.
I loathe my existence since the day I delivered the final blow to that herald of darkness. Yet you made me smile again; but I had a purpose to complete. And I’m happy that you stopped me, I think is time to tell you the truth before my demise.
Following the Changeling Invasion of Canterlot, Twilight's friends, Princess Celestia and Shining Armor lament over how they failed to protect Canterlot from the Changelings as well for their behavior towards Twilight at the Wedding Rehearsal.
Every year the changelings go through their prisoners and find the ones with no families, the ones who don't generate as much love as the others, and give them to the dragons. Sweetie Belle has managed to remain hidden... until now.