Everything was fine in the Crystal Empire. Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and their Daughter Flurry Heart were having a great time until King Sombra returned and managed to control some guards. He took over the Crystal Empire and controlled all the guards. He then locked Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and Flurry Heart in chains.

Shining Armor: "Cadance. Don't worry. He won't get away with this. Trust me. I know my sister and her friends will come."

Princess Cadance: "You better be right Shining or else we might be in some real trouble."