After losing her family in a fire, Sunset wanders the streets of Canterlot, doing what she has to do to survive. She finds a fellow filly on the street and the two work survive together.
As graduation approaches, Sunset's anxiety intensifies as she listens to her friends excitedly discussing their futures. Feeling lost and confused, she wonders if she can find her own path in life. Maybe what she needs is a friend who can listen.
Adagio is now a happily married siren to the love of her life, Sunset Shimmer. It's getting close to their anniversary, but one little challenge threatens Adagio's pride. Surely she will come out on top, right?
Alone on Valentine's Day, Sunset is refusing to admit to herself she's upset about her relationship status. Trixie is a bit more bitter about her own lack of a relationship.
Sunset finds herself a bit surprised to see a stuffed shark on Twilight Sparkle's bed, and a bit more surprised Twilight's uncomfortable talking about it.
When she was in middle school, Sunset Shimmer suffered from what is called 'Middle-second syndrome'. Finding her past embarrassing, Sunset will try everything to start her high school journey quietly after moving out from her city.
Sibling diplomats Sunset and Sunburst, travel to the Changeling Kingdom for the end-year holiday. They each bring their secretary, accidentally gifting romance to one other.