Since his attempt to unite dragonkind into a singular nation, the young dragon Spike has been feeling lost in the world.

Miss Cheerilee, Element of Laughter, knight of Equestria and teacher extraordinaire has been growing worried about him. But having heard of a dragon professor in the far off Crystal Empire, who lives and works alongside ponies, Cheerilee thinks that Spike could use his perspective.

But upon arriving in the empire, they find that Corona, the Tyrant Sun is also in the city, as well as a shadowy threat from a monarch long gone...