Twilight invents touchscreen technology, and everypony is thrilled to finally have some advancement in Equestrian technology. Everypony is happy with their new devices, though Twilight begins to notice everypony acting a little different. Less ponies fill the streets, businesses are dying, and Twilight and her friends are seeing each other less and less, and their friendship begins to weaken. Will their friendship be ruined, and what will be the effects of technology in Equestria be?

After a long day in school, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon decide to pick on Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo. The Cutie Mark Crusaders aren't bothered by this, as they're used to this kind of torment, but what starts out as a chase through the Everfree Forest quickly turns into getting in some deep trouble. Literally, they've fallen in a large ditch. Just how much can these ponies take of each other, and how will they all escape?