Applejack still is conflicted about the revelation that she could become a princess. However, she must put those feelings aside for now as she, Twilight, and Spike go the Dragon Lands to help Dragon Lord Ember solve a threat made against her.
Spike has a crush on Rarity. But when Rarity claims she's found her true love, Spike is left devastated. In a surprising twist, the one to mend his broken heart may be ... Princess Celestia. Of course, Twilight's not okay with this.
Twilight Sparkle has been working herself into such a state of fatigue that Celestia has ordered her to take a five month vacation from her studies and has given Spike the assignment to ensure that Twilight relaxes. A lot can happen in five months.