After years of crusading, the now teenage Apple Bloom has developed her first crush... on Sweetie Belle. Meanwhile, Sweetie is experiencing her own romantic and sexual awakenings, complicating her feelings toward her friend and other classmates. Unsure how to tell Sweetie, Apple Bloom asks for Applejack's help but this causes significant issues for Applejack and Rarity who have been dating in secret for months

Some themes of sexual awakening with the Crusaders aged up, as stated above.