The Changlings have stirred up war with the Griffen Empire just north of Equestia. While the war rages terrorist attacks occur through out the wayward kingdom. As ponies bide there time idly waiting for instruction from their rulers Twilight is called to Manehatten by request of the mayor. She finds her self thrown into a life threatening predicament that leaves her questioning the status quo. Twilight is forced to decide between all that she knows and all that Equestria wants.

Scootaloo's famous and whilst in her dressing room is visited by two old friends of her. Needless to say they have a few laughs while they reminisce on old events just before Scootaloos big show. Giving her some pre show jitters and some old fashion embarrassment.

Family comes in many shapes, sizes, and attitudes. When your family is as big as the apple family's than you should expect variety. Nonetheless Applebloom knows her whole family, she's seen them every family reunion. However there is one cousin she's never even heard of till now. Though he's older than she is he has still yet to learn an important lesson about family and Applebloom may just teach him, if he'll listen.