The CMC is bored out of their minds with nothing to do on a lazy summer afternoon, so they decide to drop in on a friend to see if there's anything fun to do there.
Noteworthy's an unsuccessful songwriter and he sees the gray mare sitting there time and time again, unable to bring himself to approach her; the elegant cellist with the treble clef cutie mark. I mean, what would he even say to her?
Zecora gives Rarity a rare and beautiful plant, but unbeknownst to the two at the time, perhaps the gift may soon prove to be far more trouble than it's worth. It's certainly a good thing Twilight's there to help though!
Rarity sets about preparing for Fluttershy's arrival for afternoon tea. Abruptly however, a certain feline seems to think things would be better were she to be cared for by somepony else aside from Rarity. But how will the fashionista react?
Having only recently given up her bullying ways, Diamond Tiara still feels she has a lot to learn about being kind. Well, who better to ask about it than a certain shy Pegasus?
The Mane 6, Zecora, and Maud Pie all meet for a private poetry recital in Twilight's hollowed tree home. Together they share their thoughts on many things, mostly in the form of rhyme. Smiles abound.
Angel Bunny is feeling poorly and nopony knows why! Being the good friend that Rarity is, she readily volunteers to help Fluttershy get to the bottom of things!
Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich are having a party off in order to decide just who is the best party pony in Equestria. A competition that Maud Pie chooses to join.
Octavia struggles with her life in a time of complacency and settlement happening left and right. She struggles with self identity and true worth, and comes to understand that good friends can help anyone through a dark and confusing time.
Shining Armor isn’t convinced that Thorax can be trusted. In fact, he’s not so sure he can trust Spike or Twilight, either. Twilight might not be sure of anything anymore.
When Starlight Glimmer discovers a locked door in Twilight's castle, she is determined to discover what it is hiding. This story was my entry for the Forbidden Knowledge writeoff.
Sunset Shimmer is about to see her former teacher again for the first time in a long time... and she has something important to say. (Finalist in the "Forbidden Knowledge" writeoff event)