When she was birthed with horn and wings she was thought to be a pegacorn, a rare and blessed blending of the tribes, whose long life and power brought wealth and stature. Then the guards came, seeking the first alicorn born in over a thousand years.
The CMCs find a new activity that might get them a cutie mark - fighting in the arena of politics. Only thing is they don't know what "politics" is. But they do like fighting!
In an increasingly diverse Equestria with equally diverse dietary needs among citizens, the Canterlot International Food Court allows multiple species to eat together in harmony.