An ancient foe of Equestria returns

Applejack doesn't return from a delivery until she is found unconscious and covered in a mysterious slime the next morning. She is panic-stricken until she gives in to her need to ask her friends for help. Told from Apple Bloom's perspective.

A swarm of beetles is sweeping across Equestria, threatening famine. With the help of Princess Twilight and Fluttershy, can Equestria be saved?