Sweetie Belle struggles to get closer to her sister in the midst of a tragedy that hits too close to home. Meanwhile, Rarity struggles to make a better life for her sister and herself in the midst of said crisis.
Diamond Tiara runs away from home without her tiara, and moves into Carousel Boutique, much to Rarity and Sweetie Belle's surprise. Later, when Diamond is kidnapped by the diamond dogs, an unexpected pony comes to her rescue.
The day was supposed to be filled with happiness: the last crusader had finally gotten her cutie mark. Alas, some days just never pan out as one hopes.