(Takes place within the universe of "The Sitter with the Diamond Tiara" and its semi-sequel "A Dazzling School Daze".) Plagued by uncertainty about her future, Diamond Tiara visits Cheerilee in hopes the teacher can guide her one last time.
After the defeat of Opaline, Sunny pays another visit to the dragon lands. She has a few questions for Spike about how he became dragon lord and left Twilight all those years ago. Spike reluctantly agrees to explain everything he can.
Alone during the holidays, Berry Punch believed that she'll spend her Hearth's Warming like any other: in a blacked out stupor. But at her darkest point, will an unlikely pony be the key to start her path of recovery?
Twilight is the new Princess of Equestria, and she's hosting her first Grand Galloping Gala. Celestia joins her, and Twilight asks her why she and Luna stepped down as Princesses. Celestia decides she's ready to answer.
(Semi-sequel to "Princess Meets Princess" and "A Royal Canterlot Meeting".) Flurry Heart travels to Ponyville to visit Sunburst, someone she hasn't seen in a long time. She really wants to see her old crystaller again, however.
(Semi-related to "The Sitter with the Diamond Tiara".) Lil' Cheese is worried about having a new teacher, despite the reassurances of his parents. Luckily, his new teacher knows just how to dispel such worries.
(Semi-related to "The Pony and the Yak" through "Only A Pony".) When Yona falls ill with a cold, Sandbar takes it upon himself to care for his girlfriend.
(Dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.) Silverstream and Gallus learn of Queen Novo's sudden passing and of Skystar's acension to the throne. Gallus then convinces Twilight to let him accompany Silverstream to Mount Aris for the funeral.
Pound and Pumpkin Cake agree to look after Lil' Cheese for Pinkie Pie so that she can have a much needed break. Of course, Lil Cheese is anything but cooperative. He's intent to give his new foalsitters a hard time. Will he break them?
Twilight Sparkle has a chat with her student, Luster Dawn about an important subject. Luster Dawn will soon learn why her mentor has called her in for such a talk.
Hearth's Warming has come again. Alone for the holiday, Starlight deals with events from her past while working on finding the perfect gift for Sunburst.
(Based on a fan comic, takes place soon after the events of "School Raze".) Chancellor Neighsay resigns from his post at the EEA, overcome with guilt for what he's done. Fortunately, six special creatures will help him feel better.
Luster Dawn has been dispatched to follow in Twilight's hoof tracks to her old hometown of Ponyville. And, like Twilight did with Celestia, she has homework. Consistent friendship updates are expected, although they may not always come on time.