Twilight is asked to choose which branch of the Equestrian forces she would like her guards to come from. In response, she invites one representative from each of the three branches to stay in Ponyville so she and the Elements can choose wisely.
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!
Angel Bunny is feeling poorly and nopony knows why! Being the good friend that Rarity is, she readily volunteers to help Fluttershy get to the bottom of things!
Noteworthy's an unsuccessful songwriter and he sees the gray mare sitting there time and time again, unable to bring himself to approach her; the elegant cellist with the treble clef cutie mark. I mean, what would he even say to her?
A new gentlecat has moved into Ponyville, but so far from his friends in Canterlot, what could a dreary little hamlet hold for a feline of such refined tastes?
Fancy Pants stops by a perfume shop in search of a gift for his most beloved Fleur de Lis. But the question is, will she like the present he chooses for her?
On a bright Summer day, Sunburst and Twilight wander around Ponyville. But will the stallion ever get around to asking that burning question he holds so secretly in the back of his mind?
The CMC is bored out of their minds with nothing to do on a lazy summer afternoon, so they decide to drop in on a friend to see if there's anything fun to do there.
Rarity sets about preparing for Fluttershy's arrival for afternoon tea. Abruptly however, a certain feline seems to think things would be better were she to be cared for by somepony else aside from Rarity. But how will the fashionista react?