Sunset Shimmer, purged of her inner evil by the Elements of Harmony, prematurely returns to Equestria. There, she is given the chance to learn the values of friendship first-hand.
Realizing their feelings for each other was only just the beginning. Now, the newly crowned princess Sunset Shimmer, and Lockon Astros will have to travel together down a new path that neither one has taken before on their own; The path of love.
Thirty moons after Twilight helps her see the light, Sunset Shimmer has finally decided to return to Equestria to face her punishment and make amends. Along the way, she makes more friends, and there are a few other surprises in store for her.