When strange satellites from the human world begin appearing in Equestria, Twilight returns to Canterlot High to see if she can find some answers. When Sunset Shimmer informs her of a student who is renowned as a genius who might be able to help, Twilight finds herself recruiting the individual to discover what's happening between their worlds. But when the two geniuses egos begin to clash, Twilight begins to think that there is no hope for either of their worlds.