"On the longest night of the thousandth year, the stars shall aid in her escape."

So went the legend of Nightmare Moon. A legend that, as all of Equestria now knows, had more truth to it than they expected. But with Princess Luna having walked free from the darkness that held sway over her, there is one final part of that prophecy that she must face.

After the drama that was her brother's wedding, Twilight returns to the Golden Oak for a bit of rest. However, upon her return she discovers that someone else has arrived there. Someone she never excepted to see again so soon, and certainly not for the reasons they say they're here for.

Twilight Sparkle has become known for being able to make friends out of many of her and her friends' past foes. And in the wake of the revival of the Crystal Empire, she sets herself the task of helping one more. Sombra, who has survived the attack on him by the Crystal Heart. But, Twilight soon finds that she might have bitten off a bit more than she can chew with this one.

As someone who has spent much of his time around authority figures, Spike knows well how difficult it can be for them to just relax. And this is something Smolder learns too, when the two of them receive Dragon Lord Ember for an afternoon.

Having known Rainbow Dash for as long as she has, Fluttershy would be naturally inclined to think she has her childhood companion pretty well figured out. But, let it never be said we can't find things about our friends that take us aback from time to time.

Princess Luna, the mare of the night, has descended into the bitter rage that has reshaped and renamed her as Nightmare Moon. But this dark force is quickly dispatched by her sister, Celestia, to the moon, where she will remain for a thousand years. But that imprisonment has only just begun, and during that time the vanquished Princess has much to think about.

Ever the avid learner, Ocellus spends much of her free time, even when back at her home, studying as much as she can. And this devotion has made her the pride and joy of the Changeling hive, so much so that she receives an unexpected visit from none other than Thorax, her King.

Shortly after her and her friends' victory over the smog-spewing dragon that threatened Ponyville, Rainbow Dash arrives at the Golden Oak to show off some new Wonderbolt Memorabilia she got recently. But when asked where she got the money for it, that leads to a somewhat lengthy chat with her friends.

Sandbar cares a great deal for Yona, but the thought of meeting her family has him understandably nervous. What if they didn't like him? Thankfully, that turns out to not be a problem, and instead, he has to worry about something else entirely.

Though Rarity adores her time with Applejack, there's no denying that there are some things she'd simply rather not do. But, one thing about being friends with people is that, sometimes, you just gotta do what the other person wants to do with you. So today, Rarity finds herself, joy of joys, in the great outdoors.