Opaline has barely survived her defeat. With the last ounce of magic in her body, she disguises herself as a Pegasus and plots to infiltrate the Mane 6 and steal the unity crystals. Before that can happen Hitch runs into her and forms a romantic bond
After numerous failed attempts to follow even the simplest of tasks, Opaline sends Misty out for one last mission, if she is to return unsuccessful then chances of getting her cutie mark will be forfeit, and she will be banished from the castle.