On this years Grand Galloping Gala, it seems to be armageddon. Canterlot is the first to fall, and unfortunately, many ponies and creatures happened to be in the same place, so most other places aren't faring well, either. Needless to say, in this apocalyptic situation, unlikely alliances are a necessity to keep hope of the future alive. Even an alliance between a posh pony and a young yak.