Principal Cinch thinks back to the past

Ambassador Rarity and Captain Aurora have a moment to talk

Flash, Timber, Wiz and Tom spend time at Sugar Cube Corner

Sunset asks Adagio a somewhat personal question

Gaea Shield is a proud member of the guard. Despite being a pegasus, he has the bulk of any earth pony, matching mass with Big Mac. But brawn alone may not be enough as the political minefield he's stepped in isn't kind to those without finesse.

"Hey sis? Can I borrow a few bits?" Sweetie Belle receives an firm but polite denial and a suggestion to get a job is uttered. Perhaps that advice was hastily placed? Sweetie does her best, really!

Twilight discovers that there are those who have been making moves against the Griffons

Despite her progress in making friends, Twilight finds that there is one who is not quite happy with her.

She did it! She's not only gotten into school, but Celestia has taken her under wing, quite literally at times. It's her first day of direct tutelage and Twilight is beside herself with anticipation.

Applejack takes a moment to relax for a bit

Ambassador Rarity's daughter arrives in Ponyville

After some prodding from Rainbow, Fluttershy asks a friend of hers out on a date

Celestia swells with life. It's a miracle, one every mother experiences at least once. It is a time for growth, physical and otherwise. It's also a time for cravings. Celestia wants a cake. They mean to prevent her from reaching it. Good luck.

One does not trifle with such powerful magics without consequence. Pinkie Pie did just this, and emerged from it stronger and wiser. What if she was made truly stronger? What if the experience changed her more deeply than a simple happy ending?

Twilight decides to show her friends a project that she's been working on