Twilight Sparkle is the new mare in town. She was sent by her teacher, Princess Celestia of Equestria, to study the magic of friendship. However, her feelings get the best of her when her new friend organizes a hangout session and she realizes friendship may not be the only thing she'll discover.

After Nightmare Moon's banishment, Celestia feels ashamed and like a failure. She has no hope of retrieving her sister from the prison she is kept, so she copes by sending out letters into the night.