Spike runs to Sweet Apple Acres to get Applejack to help with Twilight's illness. When taking a break there, Spike starts to develop feelings for somepony he never expected.

Spike happens upon Carousel Boutique where he finds the love of his life pleasing herself, and then is asked to join in. But what he's asked to do is something he's a little unsure about.

Flash Sentry learns what it means to truly join the Royal Guard of the Crystal Empire, and Shining Armor is more than happy to show him the way.