Queen Chrysalis and her son have been driven out of the Badlands, and gotten themselves captured by the guards stationed in Baltimare. Upon their transferral to Canterlot, Celestia arranges to get information from them by any means necessary.
Prince (Nightsong) Cantus Nocturnus attends The Grand Galloping Gala in his mother's place, and struggles with his depressed mind along the way. This starts sad, and ends on a happier note.