After being banished by Discord for his treachery, Paradox has returned for revenge. Howwever he's not alone in his quest for Equestria's throne, Paradox has manipulated a pony who is able to wield a powerful amount of magic and has donned him as his apprentice. During his attempt to carry out his teacher's mission, Blaze devolops amnesia and is befriended by the loving and gentle Fluttershy. After seeing his student fall to the power of friendship, Paradox appears before his apprentice and restores his memories. With his old memories restored and new ones made, Blaze is stricken with a difficult decision: Stand by the side of his new friends he's made and confront his former teacher or carry out his teacher's orders and claim all of Equestria with him.