All seems right in Ponyville. The Apple family is off to another apple fair; Fluttershy's animals are finally getting adopted; and Rarity has come out with another fashion line. But everything ISN'T right. The Apple family has to leave behind their beloved pet, Winona; Fluttershy's animals are all getting adopted by the same pony, and are never seen again; and Rarity's pristine white coat and perfected purple mane and tail are starting to look more and more dishevled, with spots of red.

Warning: This is not a patriotic story starring Rarity. While Rarity is the main character, she doesn't make dresses for the Fourth of July or anything like that. If that's what you were expecting, sorry to disappiont you.