The sonic rainboom never materialized on that fateful day of her entrance exam. Unsuccessful at hatching the dragon egg, the panel of teachers yawned and looked on with irritation. Twilight Sparkle failed her big test.

Night Light and Twilight Velvet pleaded with the faculty to give their daughter another chance. Refusing to accept the resounding “No”, Night Light and Velvet caused enough commotion for Princess Celestia to attend the situation. Celestia dismissed her staff and negotiated an arrangement with the desperate parents. Twilight would serve as an assistant to Celestia’s star pupil, Sunset Shimmer, for the opportunity to attend the School for Gifted Unicorns. And the small matter of hoofing over a substantial number of bits.

Twilight was overjoyed and praised Celestia. But that was before she knew what was in store for her.