Rarity has convinced Pinkie Pie to spend some time at the spa with her. In an effort to understand a bit more about Pinkie, she asks some rather personal questions, which Pinkie answers with all the understanding and maturity at her disposal.
A broken-spirited Spike waits for news of Twilight after an accident lands her in the hospital, dancing on the fine line between recovery and the unspeakable.
After their argument with Fluttershy, Rarity and Pinkie return to Sugarcube Corner in tears. Are they really following pointless pursuits? Rarity decides to stay the night. If they are to be frivolous ponies, can they be frivolous together?
A gem containing what remains of King Sombra has been found. Now that Twilight has stepped into her role as 'Princess of Friendship' she takes it as her responsibility to help Sombra or rid Equestria of his evil once and for all.
The Koopalings are banished to Equestria by Cackletta. Now the citizens of Ponyville must put up with the seven fire-breathing menaces while Celestia looks for a way to send them back.
Diamond Tiara runs away from home without her tiara, and moves into Carousel Boutique, much to Rarity and Sweetie Belle's surprise. Later, when Diamond is kidnapped by the diamond dogs, an unexpected pony comes to her rescue.