Autumn Leaf had always said that one day, he would move away from his parents and start his own life, free from the burdens of his childhood. But they have already left a scar on him, one that he hopes no other will see. Attempting to start fresh in a new country, he settles down and tries to behave according to Equestrian culture. However, he soon learns that the ponies here a lot more… sociable and bold than in his homeland.