After long years of playing for royal festivities in Canterlot, Octavia's musical skills start to plummet. She still has the talent, but she has no motivation, or inspiration to move on any further with her career. After meeting another musically inclined pony, Octavia start's to feel her inspiration kicking in, and she starts to fully understand why it has.

On the other hoof, Vinyl Scratch discovers what the power of music can truly do, and how friendship can only go but so far before it turns into something much more.

While escaping a night of partying, Vinyl Scratch quietly lets loose in Ponyville. Privately relaxing behind Sugar Cube Corner, Vinyl notices a cross-eyed mare.
Vinyl steals the pony away to discover her name, and to find a way to gain her complete trust.
Learning the past of the pegasus just might hit the heart of the laid-back DJ.

Rainbow Dash really has strong feelings for Fluttershy, even if she won't admit it. But what will become of their friendship when Fluttershy rejects Rainbow's confession? Will Rainbow Dash ever be able to regain her pride? Or will Fluttershy break out of her shell and tell Rainbow Dash the true reason she said no?