Inside a stone statue at the far end of the castle's gardens sits Discord; imprisoned for a thousand years since Celestia and Luna defeated him in combat, he awaits the moment when he will be free and he can have his revenge! Until then, he has to listen to the shenanigans taking place at the annual Grand Galloping Gala. Perhaps the pink and yellow pony who has wandered into the garden looking to make friends with some exotic animals will provide some momentary amusement?