The mare in the moon has risen yet again, but she is is weak. Celestia, Luna, and the former bearers of the elements are present. As they devise a plan to vanquish her, Rainbowbolt goes of early and sets a path to the abandoned castle to face Nightmare Moon alone, but not in mortal combat.

Unbeknownst to his friends, the princesses or even Nightmare Moon herself, he feels a small affection towards the dark mare. An affection he will gladly show if she doesn't incinerate him on sight.