All Mickey had ever known was his own home. And for years, peace and prosperity had reigned. However, unknown to him, there is another magical kingdom in need of a hero.
Queen Chrysalis is about to host a foreign envoy in hope of signing a profitable treaty between her Hive and Equestria. However, is working on a strictly forbidden duplication spell at the same time a good idea?
Twilight Sparkle manages to set up another interview with the amicable batpony of Ponyville. Yet another chance to uncover the secrets of those remarkable species.