^ Somewhat. It's a different perspective retelling of a story from within.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders have given into Sweetie Belle's pleas to go follow in Rarity's hoofsteps with their cutie marks. The Ponyville trio decide to go seeking gemstones in a canyon. What will happen when three unattended ponies go of in search of their cutie marks in the geology of Equestria?