Octavia struggles with her life in a time of complacency and settlement happening left and right. She struggles with self identity and true worth, and comes to understand that good friends can help anyone through a dark and confusing time.
With the hippogriff's return an ancient pact of friednship will be renewed. Giving princess Skystar the perfect opportunity to party with the one pony she's missed the most.
Shining Armor has become an alicorn for some reason, and with no explanation available ponies assume ascendancy is sexually transmitted. Much to Twilight's irritation.
"When a person has social anxiety, they may struggle to form connections. Bear in mind, they only struggle to form connections. That doesn't mean they don't want to."
Sunny wants to get to know Spike better after their battle with Opaline, so she takes a trip to the Isle of Scaley for a simple conversation between friends. Unfortunately, Spike seems incapable of grasping this one simple fact about her….
Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich are having a party off in order to decide just who is the best party pony in Equestria. A competition that Maud Pie chooses to join.
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.