King Sombra was defeated, but he escaped by kidnapping Twilight. A year goes by until they catch wind of where she is. She is found in her weakest moment, but her defence is high. Only Shining Armor and Cadence can calm her down enough to help.

Big Mac was vaguely aware of Applebloom holding his head during his seizure, of her trying to talk to him, but his head was filled with another conversation.