Star Swirl the Bearded has been working on his masterpiece for a long while now, but has never managed to complete it. After his student Clover visits him with some important news, Star Swirl must work out whether it's time to get some rest...

Dawn has always struggled to make friends, despite her best efforts. As she begins to believe she will never get it right, she is suddenly pulled into Equestria and transformed into a pony. With Twilight's help, can she find a way back home?