Queen Chrysalis has shown her true identity and has defeated Celestia in combat. With Twilight and the gang stuck on the floor in Canterlot castle, a weak and desperate Celestia calls for the aid of a daemon, Patholis to 'save the day'. But this time Patholis wishes to stay after he has completed his mission.
Celestia has to say yes to the deal as she must do what she has to to defend her subjects.