The Big Top Circus has come to Ponyvile, bringing the one and only 30 ft ape Magnus The Ultimate. Many residents flock on over to see the show, even Fluttershy. But when she meets the ring leader Big Top, she could tell that he had a dark secret that he kept from the public.

A secret with consequences beyond the ring master's control.

What started out as a simple sleep over, becomes a desperate rescue mission. Prepare to enter a strange world. A world where the most realistic too good to be true dream is reflected by the reality of the realm. The dream can be so real, they act like painkillers for the unknown fate of the dreamer.

Pressured with the mission, Applejack sets off to save the fillies. But is this brave mare prepared to face the unexpected dangers that this realm holds, or did she bite off more than she could chew?

...time is running short Applejack.

The CMC have attempted time after time in getting their cutie marks. From candy making, to hang gliding, and even pet sitting, they can't seem to find their talents. Then, within the last slip of thier drawing, was an idea that will wind up the craziest set of events of the whole summer. Cutie Mark Crusader's train engineers.

Applebloom awaits the return of her family. Big Mac and GrannySmith return, but Applejack hasn't. The family has grown worried, what has become of the honest mare? but more importantly, can the family face the facts?