During Equestria's annual royal summit, newly-met Shining Armor and Pharynx discover they have a fair bit in common, including a passion for homeland security, and an extremely dorky little brother/sister.
Pharynx doesn't really like potted plants, but Princess Luna does. So what better way of getting him to stop ruining her lavender pots, if not with a good lesson or two?
They were actually making progress in the conversation department. “Hey, sunshine, you’re a genius, aren’t you? Leading an army and all that. Help me with this crossword.”
A group of ponies accidentally activate a dormant alien spacecraft. Things only go downhill from there... Or uphill, depending on who you ask. | In Part I of their tale, the ponies figure out their ship, and Luna figures out her true potential.
The Dragon Lord and King of the Changelings have been invited to the Royal Canterlot Gala. They're allowed to bring one extra creature, so they choose Garble and Pharynx. Those two should be able to get along, right?
Despite their detached relationship, Thorax never gave up on his brother. With Pharynx now transformed, his cold demeanor has begun to thaw, and so Thorax is presented with something he's never had, before - an interactive big brother.
Long ago, the Father of all Monsters gave birth to many creatures. Some monstrous, others wonderous. And now one has been located. Long live the Queen.
Under the light of the moon, King Thorax and Prince Pharynx come face to face with the changeling's grim past - a dark crown, and the beast that still wears it.