Following what may have just been the worst Guardian/Teacher conference in history, Gallus finds himself wondering what to do next and what his place truly is in Equestria.
It is once again Nightmare Night, and everypony in Ponyville is excited! Except for Golden Flare, who is still haunted by his mistakes as Shadow Blaze. With the help of Pinkie and her friends, they just might be able to pull him out of his sadness.
Bon Bon is your average hard working mare, running her own candy stall in Ponyville. But when Celestia tries one of her candies, she gives Bon Bon the offer of a lifetime. With Twilight by her side, how will Bon Bon cope with the changes ahead?
All his life, Iron Will has been strong. He's transformed ponies from doormats into dynamos. He's never fallen in a fight, he's never given way in an argument. And now he is dying.