Cinder Flare was just another pony enjoying life in Equestria. After spending time in isolation, he finally decides to go out and make some friends. However, just when Cinder was enjoying Ponyville, an ancient evil threatens Equestria.

A peaceful year turns into a time of war when an ancient evil emerges from its slumber. The Mane 6, along with their friends, have to get used to some unusual changes to stop this new and powerful evil.