Octavia struggles with her life in a time of complacency and settlement happening left and right. She struggles with self identity and true worth, and comes to understand that good friends can help anyone through a dark and confusing time.
the year is coming to an end, and Princess Twilight Sparkle decides to go down memory lane with Spike. They enjoy looking back at all the good and even the bad times.
Rainbow’s hurt – and badly. Very badly. But, of course, being Rainbow Dash, it’s not like she’ll actually get help from anypony. She’ll just have to keep going until she collapses.
The Mane 6, Zecora, and Maud Pie all meet for a private poetry recital in Twilight's hollowed tree home. Together they share their thoughts on many things, mostly in the form of rhyme. Smiles abound.
Zecora gives Rarity a rare and beautiful plant, but unbeknownst to the two at the time, perhaps the gift may soon prove to be far more trouble than it's worth. It's certainly a good thing Twilight's there to help though!
Fluttershy gets bored of sitting at home by herself and heads to a local night club. Rainbow Dash meets up with her, and the two enjoy a night of dancing.