When a stallion from Applejack's past turns up as a farmhoof looking for a season's work, her simple life is turned on its head. To add to the chaos, a mysterious blight is sweeping across Equestria, and only Applejack has a clue as to what's going on.
In a race against time to save Equestria from starvation, can Applejack set aside her confusion and focus on what's important? Or will she let her tangled priorities distract her, and throw the empire into ruin?