For many years now, Equestria has been at war against the vile King, Sombra. For much of that time, Princess Celestia has been out on the front lines, fighting alongside her soldiers to defend her homeland from the tyrant's forces. But, today, she journeys not to battle, but instead to the little-known village of Ponyville.

For word has reached her that a certain earth pony, named Applejack, has a very interesting story to tell.