After an incident between Applejack and Rainbow Dash, the two are finding it hard to communicate with each other. However, a trip suggested by a friend might bring their problems to light.
Late on Nightmare Night, after the rest of Ponyville has gone to bed, Pinkie Pie descends into the dark and silent basement of Carousel Boutique. Didn't anypony tell her it's not safe to venture out alone at night?
Learning magic from princess Twilight herself is great, though Sweetie is having a hard time. When Twilight devises a spell to help her out, things only get worse.