In the midst of a battle to protect Equestria, Twilight Sparkle falls. For a moment—just a moment—she wonders if she should bother getting back up this time.
After staying away from her friends for years, Fluttershy is stunned to discover Rainbow Dash on her doorstep looking haggard and asking for sanctuary in her escape from someone she won't name.
Wings. A title. Responsibilities. A relationship with Luna. Twilight Sparkle has gotten used to a lot of things since becoming a princess. But there is still more out there for her to learn. Most especially in regards to her marefriend.
Late one evening, a very troubled Pinkie Pie is visited by a pony she knows all too well. Yet, can she bare to face the reason, and realise that what she's done far exceeds simple fun and games?