Celestia goes to extra effort to make the sunrise perfect for a very special holiday. Yet once that is done, Celestia herself is left sad and alone, for she has never been a mother... (A short Mother's Day story.)
In an effort to get to know her reserved little student better, Celestia invites the young Twilight Sparkle over for a cup of hot chocolate. Who knew lavender unicorns were so cute?
Sunset Shimmer invites Twilight over to spend the night at her home in the wake of the Friendship Games fiasco, and Twilight learns that they have a lot more in common than she expected.
Having your mane groomed by your parents is bad enough, but to have it groomed by your teacher, who just happens to rule the country? What could be more embarrassing? Maybe a friend's experience can help.
After narrowly escaping a vengefull enemy on her first day of lessons with Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle is a filly alone in a dangerous world. However, even in her despair, she meets a certain dragon who seems fated to befriend and guide her.
Convinced by Twilight, Sunset Shimmer finally decides to return with her to Equestria- and face the music from her former mentor. Of course, when faced with speaking to her old mentor behind closed doors, the two reconnect as so much more...
Twilight has an interesting conversation with Sparkler when she finds her sitting on a park bench all by herself, looking very depressed. To Twilight's dismay, SHE'S the reason Sparkler is so upset.
In light of what happened during the Friendship Games, Dean Cadence and Shining Armor does something that catches Principal Cinch off-guard: They quit.