Life sometimes just isn't fair. Sunset Shimmer has learned that the hard way after a late-night incident causes her to be expelled from school and put on probation. After moving to a new city and attending a new school, strange things begin to happen which soon connect to officials not only at the school but all the way to the local government. With a new group of friends and with new motivation, Sunset sets out on a mission to change the world, for better or for worse.