Shortly after his wedding to Princess Cadence, Shining Armor opts to take some time to talk with Twilight. Both because he wants to know more about her life in Ponyville, and because he wants to apologize for being absent from her life for so long.
Twilight is the new Princess of Equestria, and she's hosting her first Grand Galloping Gala. Celestia joins her, and Twilight asks her why she and Luna stepped down as Princesses. Celestia decides she's ready to answer.
After the events of "The Cutie Remark," Starlight Glimmer develops a new respect for Twilight when she discovers that they both have something in common: that they once had sanctuaries that were both destroyed.
Princess Luna has always been the one to hide her feelings and try to not show signs of weakness but something has been troubling her heart recently. After raising the moon and going out for a flight, she decides to visit Twilight for some advice.
Twilight has always been very good at completing lists. Now, after getting near the end of the biggest list she's ever made, Twilight decides to treat herself in a very personal way that would make Celestia blush.
Fluttershy invites a few of her friends out to the local pond to help her gather a few fish, but all it takes is one pony not paying attention to turn a peaceful outing into a trip to the doctor.
Twilight Sparkle has a chat with her student, Luster Dawn about an important subject. Luster Dawn will soon learn why her mentor has called her in for such a talk.