Mocha Jon and Starlight Glimmer decide to start a pop duo together. After bonding over similar music tastes, not including former idol 'Lindsay Ponan' they start working together to start their band and help Ponan make a comeback.
(Takes place after "The Road to Friendship".) Having just returned from her road trip with Trixie, Starlight happens to cross paths with her father, Firelight. But this is Trixie's first time meeting Starlight's dad, something Starlight has dreaded.
Having accepted Twilight's offer of apprenticeship in the magic of friendship, Starlight Glimmer returns to the community she founded long ago, in her first attempt to make amends.
Sunburst has messed up everything between him and Starlight. Now he has to amend the situation, but what is the correct form of doing it when she has an unstable personality and the powers of a goddess?
After the crystalling, the banquets, and the private after-party, Starlight gets her chance to be alone with Sunburst. They realize that they share two things in common: their friendship and different perspectives of the day he got his cutie mark.
What did Starlight Glimmer really think when Twilight Sparkle wanted to teach a friendship lesson by setting a table? She might be forgiven. She may be considered redeemed. But... Is she changed inside? Appearances are deceiving.
After Queen Chrysalis is defeated and things in Equestria return to normal, Starlight Glimmer struggles to accept the reality that she was unable to help her find redemption. A heartfelt talk with her mentor Twilight Sparkle follows.
Starlight bargains for Chrysalis' friendship... Starlight bargains for Chrysalis' friendship... Starlight bargains for Chrysalis' friendship... Starlight bargains for Chrysalis' friendship... Starlight bargains for Chrysalis' friendship...