Bluesong, an alicorn, falls in love with her Science Olympiad coach, Nicole. Tragedy seems to befall these two ponies constantly, but there's nothing in Equestria or beyond that can stop Bluesong from being with Nicole forevermore.
An exchange program for Equestria’s weather team captains brings Rainbow Dash a new teammate, a loss of a co-cap, a new friend, and leadership from a saffron mare named Dewdrop.
Thunderlane mistakenly clears some shade. He gets chewed out again. Then, Changelings attack. A new Element of Harmony is revealed. Thunderlane's punishment? Trivial, in comparison with the fate of Equestria.