Over a thousand years have passed. Her sister was banished to the moon and came back, Star Swirl is long gone, and Celestia apparently has a small purple alicorn student. What’s going on?

Celestia awakes for the first time, in a place she explores with fresh eyes. Why is she there? What is she meant to do? It will come to her, she is sure of it.

Celestia leaves Cadance and Shining Armor in charge in Canterlot – then the sun doesn’t come up on time. What are they supposed to do?