Stuffed animals. They're potent symbols of childhood, treasured gifts from loved ones, detailed icons of craftsmanship, and silent friends onto which we pour our fears, longings and desires. Sometimes, it seems they have lives of their own.

When Twilight decides to liven up her palace by bringing an old friend back, she'll find out that those secret lives are a bit more real than anypony ever imagined.

This story does not feature Spike in sexual situations.