A witch a thousand years out of her time, a changeling kicked out of the hive, and an earth pony who defies explanation become friends.

Mole Cricket, a changeling, faces the greatest challenge of his life so far: Convincing all four princesses that he deserves a chance at earning citizenship in Equestria.

An unexpected encounter with a stallion helps Fluttershy feel better about a personal problem... and leads to something more.