Ocellus wakes Gallus up, claiming to have solved the secret to painful Hearth's Warming Eve get-togethers. He just needs to follow her back to the hive and drink a goblet of magic and his own blood, and relive his worst memory of the holidays.
Frustrated with her sister's free spirit and new adventures, Luna resolves to find something new to live for, now that she is retired. The answer: A power metal band. And who better to join her on her quest than the Nightmare Knights?
(Stand alone sequel to "Gallus' Guard Training".) Gallus goes off to fight in a war for Equestria, much to the dismay of Silverstream as the two have only just gotten engaged. Before he leaves, Gallus offers her some words of encouragement.
The restoration of Griffonstone is postponed as some of the helpers have been kidnapped by a bunch of griffons from outside of Equestria. Some of them might have connections to Gallus.
(Takes place after "Marks for Effort".) Diamond Tiara meets two students from Twilight's School of Friendship while trying to sneak onto the property. The conversation soon turns to things like friends and family, and all will have things to say.
It's that time again! Friends and Family Day! A day to celebrate the bonds of family! Of brothers and sisters, and of mothers and fathers! The holiday is just around the corner, and everyone simply cannot wait! Well, almost everyone that is...
Heartache is not so easily overcome. Indeed, many can quickly heal and move on. But for many others, healing is a long, arduous journey that never seems to end. Luckily, the path to healing is easiest when those you love stand by your side.
Gallus wants to ask Silverstream to the Amity Ball their sophomore year without embarrassing them both to death. Silverstream wants that, too. The Spirit of the Tree of Harmony, learning of this, wants to help.
(Semi-sequel to "Storm Between Friends".) When Gallus decides to enter the royal guard, he undergoes special training with a new taskmaster: Commander Tempest Shadow. Will Gallus survive the intense training?