Twilight has settled into her new castle, which now feels like a home thanks to her friends. The only problem is she's still not sleeping. Rainbow Dash can tell something is wrong and wants to know if she can help.
Princess Celestia spends time taking care of a familiar sick little filly, and along the way, learns a lesson mothers - blood or not - all one day learn.
Can Nyx find acceptance with her extended family during Hearth's Warming, or will she find the holiday hymns are filled with nothing but hollow promises?
Sometimes when you want to live up to your family's legacy, all you need to do is to look inside yourself and do what you think is right, with friends to help you find your way.
Years after Twilight's coronation, Spike's wings have sprouted, and the Princess of Friendship takes time off to fly with him. During this time, Spike grows confused as to what Twilight and Princess Celestia are to him.
Twilight Sparkle has been living a lie. Everypony told her what a beautiful and accomplished mare she was. Everypony thought she was a responsible adult. They were wrong. She was still just a filly trying to stumble her way through life.