Twilight's been having a rough week. First she learns that Cadence is leaving and next that Spike has gone missing, leaving him stranded in a dragon's lair with little chance of coming back soon. In an effort to speed things up she accepts training from Shield, who promises to take her on the mission if and only if he's convinced that she will survive. But there's also the fact of having to deal with Shield's other team members, who are arriving at Ponyville in order to celebrate this Commissioner's birthday.

Fortunately for her, Rarity is more than ready to to lend a helping hand. And she'll need it if she wants to convince everyone that her mission to save Spike is important.