1 00:00:07,667 --> 00:00:09,542 [rhythmic music] 2 00:00:28,042 --> 00:00:31,500 We've been waiting here for three hours, Iz! 3 00:00:31,583 --> 00:00:33,833 -Nothing has happened. -Yet. 4 00:00:33,917 --> 00:00:36,208 Nothing has happened yet. 5 00:00:36,292 --> 00:00:38,625 But you can bet your sparkles it's going to! 6 00:00:38,708 --> 00:00:42,250 I hope so! I mean, I would love to transform 7 00:00:42,333 --> 00:00:44,542 into a stunning crystal version of myself. 8 00:00:44,625 --> 00:00:47,333 Maybe we should take a break from staring at a tree. 9 00:00:47,417 --> 00:00:49,042 [chuckles] Just for a bit? 10 00:00:49,125 --> 00:00:50,792 We'll come back, okay? 11 00:00:53,208 --> 00:00:54,500 -[whooshing] -[gasping] 12 00:00:55,250 --> 00:00:57,250 Everypony, look! 13 00:00:57,958 --> 00:00:59,542 Pretty! 14 00:01:00,042 --> 00:01:02,750 Whoa. I guess you were right. 15 00:01:02,833 --> 00:01:05,167 Ahem. Yes we were. 16 00:01:05,250 --> 00:01:07,958 Crystal snow! [gasps] 17 00:01:08,042 --> 00:01:10,125 Oh, how pretty! 18 00:01:12,208 --> 00:01:13,333 [gasping] 19 00:01:13,417 --> 00:01:15,667 [giggling excitedly] It happened! 20 00:01:15,750 --> 00:01:17,333 I'm stunning! 21 00:01:17,417 --> 00:01:18,917 -[phone shutter clicking] -[chuckles] 22 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:22,708 I think this is another magical Together Tree 23 00:01:22,792 --> 00:01:26,458 like the ones we have in Maretime Bay, Zephyr Heights, and Bridlewood. 24 00:01:26,542 --> 00:01:28,833 -Be careful, Sunny. -Relax! 25 00:01:28,917 --> 00:01:31,417 It's not like it's gonna suck us into a portal. 26 00:01:31,500 --> 00:01:34,208 [screaming] 27 00:01:39,708 --> 00:01:42,083 Huh? Ha. 28 00:01:42,167 --> 00:01:44,542 [sneezing] 29 00:01:44,625 --> 00:01:45,917 [groans] 30 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,125 -Wow. -Whoa. 31 00:01:47,208 --> 00:01:48,208 Woo. 32 00:01:48,292 --> 00:01:51,000 [gasps] Look at all those stars! 33 00:01:55,083 --> 00:01:57,708 -[Misty] Where are we? -[Zipp] Whoa. 34 00:01:57,792 --> 00:02:01,375 Uh, better question… What are we? 35 00:02:01,458 --> 00:02:03,167 [gurgling] 36 00:02:03,250 --> 00:02:06,167 Who cares? We're so glamorous! 37 00:02:06,250 --> 00:02:07,875 Sunny, what do you think this is? 38 00:02:07,958 --> 00:02:10,125 Yeah. And how do we fix it? 39 00:02:10,208 --> 00:02:12,042 I have no idea! 40 00:02:12,125 --> 00:02:14,375 I've never seen anything like it before. 41 00:02:14,458 --> 00:02:18,417 But the new Together Tree wouldn't have brought us here for no reason, right? 42 00:02:18,500 --> 00:02:20,000 [confused groans] 43 00:02:20,083 --> 00:02:23,167 If we're here, then it must be for something special. 44 00:02:23,250 --> 00:02:26,042 We just have to figure out what it is. 45 00:02:26,125 --> 00:02:29,417 Uh, is it just me or is that portal thingy shrinking? 46 00:02:29,500 --> 00:02:31,667 [Zipp] Nope. Not just you. 47 00:02:31,750 --> 00:02:34,500 It seems to be moving pretty slowly, though. 48 00:02:34,583 --> 00:02:37,375 I think we have enough time to do a little digging and investigate. 49 00:02:37,458 --> 00:02:39,667 Well then, let's hurry! So we can still get out of here. 50 00:02:39,750 --> 00:02:41,000 Wherever here is! 51 00:02:41,083 --> 00:02:44,000 We did just finish defeating Opaline 52 00:02:44,083 --> 00:02:46,375 and I was sort of getting ready 53 00:02:46,458 --> 00:02:48,042 to take a nap… [yawning] 54 00:02:48,125 --> 00:02:52,833 But I could muster enough energy for another quick adventure. 55 00:02:52,917 --> 00:02:55,125 Plus, I've never been in snow before! 56 00:02:55,208 --> 00:02:57,000 Hmm, I thought it would be colder. 57 00:02:57,083 --> 00:02:59,917 This snow is different! Oh! 58 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,292 Whoa! 59 00:03:01,375 --> 00:03:02,792 [laughing] 60 00:03:02,875 --> 00:03:05,208 It's extra, extra slippy. Whoa! 61 00:03:05,292 --> 00:03:07,542 And extra sparkly! 62 00:03:07,625 --> 00:03:10,208 You're right! What a fascinating place. 63 00:03:10,292 --> 00:03:12,208 Let's find out what brought us here! 64 00:03:12,292 --> 00:03:14,333 [gurgling] 65 00:03:14,875 --> 00:03:16,708 I guess Sparky is leading the way! 66 00:03:16,792 --> 00:03:18,875 [laughing] 67 00:03:27,583 --> 00:03:28,958 Ooh! Aah! 68 00:03:29,042 --> 00:03:30,208 [screaming] 69 00:03:30,292 --> 00:03:31,333 [groans] 70 00:03:31,958 --> 00:03:33,875 -All this slipping is making it… -[blowing raspberries] 71 00:03:33,958 --> 00:03:35,833 …very hard to "ooh" and "ahh." 72 00:03:35,917 --> 00:03:37,417 Need a hoof? 73 00:03:37,500 --> 00:03:40,792 I feel like I'm gonna be slipping in this snow forever! 74 00:03:40,875 --> 00:03:44,625 [gurgling excitedly] 75 00:03:44,708 --> 00:03:46,625 [chuckling] Sparky seems to love it. 76 00:03:46,708 --> 00:03:48,917 We've been searching a long time! 77 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,583 Will we ever find anything? 78 00:03:50,667 --> 00:03:52,167 [Zipp] Found something! 79 00:03:53,667 --> 00:03:54,792 This way! 80 00:03:54,875 --> 00:03:56,583 Come on, everypony! 81 00:03:56,667 --> 00:03:58,750 [exclaiming] 82 00:04:01,833 --> 00:04:03,000 Whoa! 83 00:04:03,958 --> 00:04:05,042 [gasps] 84 00:04:05,125 --> 00:04:07,083 Wow! 85 00:04:07,167 --> 00:04:09,667 [all gasping] 86 00:04:10,458 --> 00:04:12,625 [gasping in awe] 87 00:04:12,708 --> 00:04:14,875 [Sparkly gurgling in awe] 88 00:04:14,958 --> 00:04:17,083 -[gasping] -[phone shutter clicking] 89 00:04:17,167 --> 00:04:18,625 -[gasping] -Wow! 90 00:04:18,708 --> 00:04:22,667 Wow! It's so pretty under the starry sky! 91 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:27,458 -This place is incredible! -More like incredibly empty. 92 00:04:27,542 --> 00:04:28,875 Where is everypony? 93 00:04:28,958 --> 00:04:31,333 It's like the whole place has been completely deserted! 94 00:04:31,417 --> 00:04:34,625 But it can't be because of Opaline this time. 95 00:04:37,167 --> 00:04:39,125 [wind howling] 96 00:04:41,750 --> 00:04:45,625 [Pipp] Why would anypony abandon a fabulous place like this? 97 00:04:50,042 --> 00:04:52,250 [rhythmic thuds] 98 00:04:52,333 --> 00:04:53,750 What is that? 99 00:04:54,458 --> 00:04:57,667 It sounds like it's coming from in there. 100 00:04:57,750 --> 00:05:01,417 Why is everypony trotting towards the scary noises 101 00:05:01,500 --> 00:05:04,625 when there is perfectly good silence in the other direction? 102 00:05:04,708 --> 00:05:06,125 Don't worry, Misty! 103 00:05:06,208 --> 00:05:08,417 We're all going together. We've got your back. 104 00:05:08,500 --> 00:05:11,333 Oh, right. I keep forgetting! 105 00:05:11,792 --> 00:05:15,125 [rhythmic thuds continuing] 106 00:05:15,792 --> 00:05:18,333 [gasping in awe] 107 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,000 ♪ Everypony come on ♪ 108 00:05:27,083 --> 00:05:28,958 [rhythmic music] 109 00:05:29,917 --> 00:05:31,250 ♪ Time to shine now ♪ 110 00:05:32,625 --> 00:05:33,833 ♪ You gotta shine now ♪ 111 00:05:35,333 --> 00:05:37,500 ♪ Hey put those working hooves away ♪ 112 00:05:37,583 --> 00:05:39,583 ♪ It's time to hit the beat ♪ 113 00:05:39,667 --> 00:05:41,875 ♪ The sun is down The stars are shooting ♪ 114 00:05:41,958 --> 00:05:44,292 ♪ Far as the eye can see ♪ 115 00:05:44,375 --> 00:05:48,625 ♪ Come on over join the party Just have fun with me ♪ 116 00:05:48,708 --> 00:05:53,250 ♪ There ain't nopony here that's watching Use your magic to believe ♪ 117 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:57,625 ♪ The stars aligned the moon is shining ♪ 118 00:05:57,708 --> 00:05:59,625 ♪ It's shining, yeah, it's shining ♪ 119 00:05:59,708 --> 00:06:01,875 ♪ And can't you feel The night sky humming ♪ 120 00:06:03,875 --> 00:06:07,292 ♪ It's like it's up there Calling out to me ♪ 121 00:06:07,375 --> 00:06:09,333 ♪ To me ♪ 122 00:06:10,667 --> 00:06:14,458 ♪ Starshine Time We're only getting brighter ♪ 123 00:06:14,542 --> 00:06:19,042 ♪ We're glowing up together We shine, shine, shine ♪ 124 00:06:19,125 --> 00:06:23,208 ♪ Starshine Time We're only getting brighter ♪ 125 00:06:23,292 --> 00:06:27,958 ♪ We're glowing up together We shine, shine, shine ♪ 126 00:06:34,167 --> 00:06:36,500 ♪ We shine, shine, shine ♪♪ 127 00:06:36,583 --> 00:06:38,500 [cheering] 128 00:06:38,583 --> 00:06:39,917 Encore! Encore! 129 00:06:40,625 --> 00:06:42,292 [screaming] 130 00:06:49,417 --> 00:06:50,708 Was it something we said? 131 00:06:51,458 --> 00:06:53,333 Where did everypony go? 132 00:06:53,417 --> 00:06:57,292 [Sunny] Uh, we're really sorry! We didn't mean to frighten you ponies. 133 00:06:57,375 --> 00:06:59,083 [Izzy] We're friendly! We promise! 134 00:06:59,167 --> 00:07:02,417 -Please come out! -Yeah! And we ended up here by accident. 135 00:07:02,500 --> 00:07:04,583 We don't even know where we are. 136 00:07:04,667 --> 00:07:07,917 Hello. Sorry about the sudden disappearance. 137 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,667 We shouldn't have panicked like that. 138 00:07:09,750 --> 00:07:11,667 [gurgling] 139 00:07:11,750 --> 00:07:13,792 [chuckling] We're just not used to new faces 140 00:07:13,875 --> 00:07:16,167 around here and, you know, it's kind of hard to know 141 00:07:16,250 --> 00:07:19,000 who to trust or what is real because of the trance. 142 00:07:19,500 --> 00:07:21,500 -Trance? -Trance? 143 00:07:21,583 --> 00:07:24,083 [chuckling nervously] Who said… Who said that? Not me. 144 00:07:25,333 --> 00:07:28,917 Anyway, we're very glad to meet you! Right, everypony? 145 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:31,042 [playing a melody on flute] 146 00:07:36,083 --> 00:07:37,167 [chuckling] 147 00:07:37,750 --> 00:07:40,417 Our mistake! Whoa! We love visitors! 148 00:07:40,500 --> 00:07:43,750 Not that we've really ever had any, but I think we love visitors! 149 00:07:43,833 --> 00:07:45,458 I mean, at least I do? 150 00:07:46,500 --> 00:07:49,417 We just can't really invite anypony here because of… 151 00:07:49,500 --> 00:07:50,708 [clears throat] 152 00:07:50,792 --> 00:07:53,625 Uh, what Comet here is trying to say is… 153 00:07:53,708 --> 00:07:56,458 -Welcome to Starlight Ridge! -I'm sorry, Violet! 154 00:07:56,542 --> 00:07:57,917 I didn't mean to say that. 155 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,875 -Say what? -[Violet] I'm Violet Frost! 156 00:07:59,958 --> 00:08:03,625 -I'm Sunny. And this is… -Izzy. Izzy Moonbow! 157 00:08:03,708 --> 00:08:05,917 -Name's Zipp. -Pipp, lovely to meet you. 158 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,167 -Hitch! -Hi! I'm Misty! 159 00:08:08,250 --> 00:08:09,958 [gasps] And this is Sparky! 160 00:08:10,042 --> 00:08:11,500 [sneezing] 161 00:08:11,583 --> 00:08:15,083 We've never met any ponies that aren't Auroricorns before. 162 00:08:15,167 --> 00:08:18,750 And we've never met any that are! We're so happy to be here! 163 00:08:18,833 --> 00:08:23,000 I have never seen anypony flute-jam like that before! 164 00:08:23,083 --> 00:08:25,292 [chuckling] I got a little carried away. 165 00:08:25,375 --> 00:08:27,750 But I had to have some fun, while I still can. 166 00:08:27,833 --> 00:08:31,000 -[gasps] -"Have fun while you still can"? 167 00:08:31,083 --> 00:08:35,417 -What does that mean? -Yeah! I like to have fun all the time! 168 00:08:35,500 --> 00:08:37,208 So do I, Izzy! 169 00:08:38,250 --> 00:08:41,917 Violet, Violet! I have an idea! Be right back! 170 00:08:44,333 --> 00:08:45,208 [chuckling] 171 00:08:46,708 --> 00:08:47,750 [gasps] 172 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:50,958 Ha-ha! Sorry about that! 173 00:08:51,042 --> 00:08:53,292 Sometimes, my hooves can't keep up with my brain. 174 00:08:53,375 --> 00:08:54,625 [chuckling] 175 00:08:54,708 --> 00:08:56,750 Comet is our Starlight Ridge Cocoa Specialist. 176 00:08:56,833 --> 00:08:59,583 Mm-hmm, here! Try a few of our favorite flavors! 177 00:08:59,667 --> 00:09:02,917 Okay, let's see, we've got Apple Oat cocoa, Razzleberry cocoa, 178 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:05,292 Hay Milk cocoa, Jumping Jellybean cocoa. 179 00:09:06,833 --> 00:09:08,958 Mmm! Jumpy! 180 00:09:09,042 --> 00:09:11,417 [Comet] Salty Cinnamon cocoa, snowflake shaped marshmallow cocoa, 181 00:09:11,500 --> 00:09:15,917 and, my personal favorite, super ice cold frozen cocoa. 182 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:19,083 Oh, uh… Thanks! 183 00:09:21,375 --> 00:09:25,125 You ponies are in luck, because today is Starshine Time! 184 00:09:25,208 --> 00:09:31,875 Yes! Woo-hoo! Starshine Time is my favorite! It's my fav… 185 00:09:31,958 --> 00:09:34,375 Quick question for you… What is it? 186 00:09:34,458 --> 00:09:37,333 Starshine Time is our special day of fun! 187 00:09:37,417 --> 00:09:40,042 Oh my hoofness, what great timing! 188 00:09:40,125 --> 00:09:42,333 Give us a second, would ya? [chuckles] 189 00:09:42,417 --> 00:09:44,375 While fun does sound fun, let's not forget 190 00:09:44,458 --> 00:09:46,792 that there is a shrinking portal that we have to get back to. 191 00:09:46,875 --> 00:09:51,250 I totally hear you, but these are ponies we've never ever met before! 192 00:09:51,333 --> 00:09:53,375 This is our chance to make friends with them. 193 00:09:54,333 --> 00:09:56,417 Hmm. Uh… 194 00:09:56,500 --> 00:09:58,583 I guess we've got some time to hang. 195 00:09:58,667 --> 00:10:01,083 But after that, we're definitely going back. 196 00:10:01,167 --> 00:10:04,250 Starshine Time does sound pretty cool. 197 00:10:04,333 --> 00:10:07,458 And they do musical numbers! 198 00:10:07,542 --> 00:10:09,458 Plus, Sunny's probably right. 199 00:10:09,542 --> 00:10:12,458 If we're here in Starlight Ridge, it must be for a reason. 200 00:10:12,542 --> 00:10:17,875 And what better way to find out what it is than having fun with new friends? 201 00:10:17,958 --> 00:10:20,208 [gurgling] 202 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:23,125 [all] Aww! 203 00:10:23,208 --> 00:10:26,208 Du-okay. Starshine Time it is. 204 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:28,000 [all] Yes! 205 00:10:28,083 --> 00:10:30,250 [laughing] 206 00:10:33,083 --> 00:10:34,250 [chuckling] 207 00:10:34,333 --> 00:10:36,667 Oh, I'm so excited! 208 00:10:36,750 --> 00:10:38,250 I love skating! 209 00:10:38,333 --> 00:10:40,750 Uh-oh! I'm not so sure about this. 210 00:10:40,833 --> 00:10:43,458 Don't worry, Izzy. You'll do great! 211 00:10:45,042 --> 00:10:47,167 Wee! I could do this all day! 212 00:10:48,292 --> 00:10:51,750 This is pretty awesome. Oh, yeah! Ha-ha! 213 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:54,708 I feel like I haven't skated in forever. 214 00:10:54,792 --> 00:10:56,750 I've missed it so much! 215 00:10:56,833 --> 00:10:58,333 [gurgling] 216 00:11:01,125 --> 00:11:06,083 Okay. Come on, Izzy. You've got this! 217 00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:10,375 [screaming] I don't got this! 218 00:11:11,792 --> 00:11:14,042 I can't even do it for a second! 219 00:11:14,125 --> 00:11:15,458 It's okay, Izzy! 220 00:11:15,542 --> 00:11:18,458 It'll just take some getting used to. Just go slowly. 221 00:11:19,208 --> 00:11:21,125 [screaming] 222 00:11:21,208 --> 00:11:23,417 Okay, maybe not. [chuckling] 223 00:11:23,500 --> 00:11:25,792 I'm no good at trotting on this crystal ice 224 00:11:25,875 --> 00:11:28,000 and I'm even worse at skating on it! 225 00:11:28,083 --> 00:11:31,042 Don't worry! Whoa, ha! I've never been good 226 00:11:31,125 --> 00:11:33,000 at trotting or skating either. 227 00:11:33,083 --> 00:11:34,792 Huh? You haven't? 228 00:11:34,875 --> 00:11:37,542 Mmm-mmm. I've got my own way of doing it. 229 00:11:37,625 --> 00:11:40,125 I call it… Whoa! Trip-skating! 230 00:11:40,208 --> 00:11:41,792 Well… [chuckling] 231 00:11:41,875 --> 00:11:43,458 The name sounds fun. 232 00:11:43,542 --> 00:11:45,708 Mmm-hmm! Follow my lead! 233 00:11:45,792 --> 00:11:48,000 [exclaiming] 234 00:11:50,333 --> 00:11:53,500 Oh yeah! Trip-skating looks more my speed! 235 00:11:53,583 --> 00:11:55,083 Well, let's do it together! 236 00:11:56,458 --> 00:11:59,042 [exclaiming] 237 00:11:59,125 --> 00:12:01,000 You got it! Whoa, you're a natural! 238 00:12:01,792 --> 00:12:04,583 -[gurgling] -[laughing] 239 00:12:08,667 --> 00:12:10,625 [laughing] 240 00:12:21,542 --> 00:12:24,625 -What was that?! -It was absolutely stunning! 241 00:12:24,708 --> 00:12:28,250 Oh it's nothing, just an Aurora Flare. 242 00:12:28,333 --> 00:12:32,000 Um… Nothing is ever just nothing. 243 00:12:32,083 --> 00:12:34,792 Is that why today is called Starshine Time? 244 00:12:34,875 --> 00:12:36,000 Yep! 245 00:12:37,958 --> 00:12:39,375 Hmm… 246 00:12:40,042 --> 00:12:42,958 So what activity is up next? 247 00:12:43,042 --> 00:12:44,875 [exclaiming] 248 00:12:50,167 --> 00:12:54,208 The Ice Slide is my absolute favorite thing to do during Starshine Time. 249 00:12:54,292 --> 00:12:57,917 As an Earth Pony, I prefer keeping all four hooves on the ground. 250 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:02,708 I can't slip and slide by accident if I slip and slide on purpose! 251 00:13:03,417 --> 00:13:05,375 [screaming] 252 00:13:05,458 --> 00:13:06,958 Wee! 253 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:12,125 Maybe Sparky and I will just sit this one out. 254 00:13:13,417 --> 00:13:14,625 [screaming] 255 00:13:14,708 --> 00:13:16,458 Or just me. 256 00:13:16,542 --> 00:13:19,375 Don't worry, Hitch. We've got Auroricorn magic. 257 00:13:19,458 --> 00:13:22,417 We promise we won't let you get hurt! [chuckling] 258 00:13:22,500 --> 00:13:23,958 [screaming] 259 00:13:24,875 --> 00:13:26,542 [laughing] 260 00:13:26,625 --> 00:13:30,500 Okay. If Sparky can do it, so can I. 261 00:13:30,583 --> 00:13:32,333 [screaming] 262 00:13:32,417 --> 00:13:34,292 [laughing] 263 00:13:35,250 --> 00:13:38,708 This is so much fun! Woo! Yes! Here we go! 264 00:13:38,792 --> 00:13:40,250 [sighing] 265 00:13:40,333 --> 00:13:42,958 [laughing] 266 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:47,625 [Sunny] Wow! Another one! 267 00:13:47,708 --> 00:13:50,125 They're so gorgeous! 268 00:13:50,625 --> 00:13:53,542 I wish Aurora Flares would happen in Equestria. 269 00:13:53,625 --> 00:13:58,042 It seems like the Aurora Flare happens whenever everypony is having a good time. 270 00:13:58,125 --> 00:14:01,167 -It's clearly connected to-- -Equestria? I've never heard of it. 271 00:14:01,250 --> 00:14:04,542 [gasps] You've never heard of Equestria?! 272 00:14:04,625 --> 00:14:06,750 Uh… Neigh way! 273 00:14:06,833 --> 00:14:09,042 Oh I have always dreamed of traveling, 274 00:14:09,125 --> 00:14:11,708 but I've never been allowed to leave Starlight Ridge. 275 00:14:11,792 --> 00:14:13,458 Wait, what do you mean allowed? 276 00:14:13,542 --> 00:14:16,417 -Um… -Onto the next activity! 277 00:14:16,500 --> 00:14:17,958 -Uh… -Huh. 278 00:14:19,083 --> 00:14:22,792 [Sunny] And when we finished counting, we realized there were exactly 279 00:14:22,875 --> 00:14:25,167 35 lamp posts in the whole area! 280 00:14:25,250 --> 00:14:31,292 And um, that's basically every single fact I can think of about Equestria. 281 00:14:31,375 --> 00:14:34,750 Wow! Equestria sounds incredible. 282 00:14:34,833 --> 00:14:37,333 I would love to go. Wouldn't you, Violet Frost? 283 00:14:37,417 --> 00:14:41,250 It does sound amazing, but I could never leave Starlight Ridge. 284 00:14:41,333 --> 00:14:43,750 It's my home. It's special, don't you think? 285 00:14:43,833 --> 00:14:48,500 Even the snow here is known for having magical healing properties. 286 00:14:48,583 --> 00:14:50,833 -Wow! -That is special. 287 00:14:50,917 --> 00:14:53,875 Starlight Ridge is like nothing I've ever seen before. 288 00:14:53,958 --> 00:14:55,958 You all are pretty lucky to live here. 289 00:14:56,042 --> 00:14:57,917 Yeah, we are… 290 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:00,333 But Equestria sounds like a wonderful place to visit! 291 00:15:00,417 --> 00:15:02,625 It is! It's our home! 292 00:15:02,708 --> 00:15:04,875 And it has… [muttering] 293 00:15:04,958 --> 00:15:06,917 …all of us there. Ta-da! 294 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:10,250 Whoa! Izzy! Those are some skills. 295 00:15:10,333 --> 00:15:12,917 You know, at first, I didn't really like the snow. 296 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:16,792 It's slippy and stuff. But now, it's really starting to grow on me. 297 00:15:16,875 --> 00:15:18,542 [gurgling] 298 00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:22,417 And now it's starting to melt on me. 299 00:15:22,500 --> 00:15:24,917 Oh, Sparky, buddy, gotta be careful with your magic. 300 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:26,500 [gurgling] 301 00:15:26,583 --> 00:15:28,375 It's okay, Sparky! It's a quick fix! 302 00:15:30,375 --> 00:15:32,375 Ta-da! Again! 303 00:15:32,458 --> 00:15:34,917 [cheering] 304 00:15:36,500 --> 00:15:40,250 I knew it! Every time we finish doing something really fun, 305 00:15:40,333 --> 00:15:42,792 the Aurora Flare blasts across the sky. 306 00:15:42,875 --> 00:15:44,833 You're right. It makes perfect sense. 307 00:15:44,917 --> 00:15:47,125 The Flares are attached to the Auroricorns' 308 00:15:47,208 --> 00:15:49,125 special kind of Cutie Mark magic! 309 00:15:49,208 --> 00:15:52,417 Wow! What a day. I've had so much fun. 310 00:15:52,500 --> 00:15:53,750 Have you ponies had fun? 311 00:15:53,833 --> 00:15:56,250 Why won't you talk about the Aurora Flares? 312 00:15:56,333 --> 00:15:58,833 The Aurora Flares? Yeah! They're super special. 313 00:15:58,917 --> 00:16:01,458 And so unique, right?! Like wow! 314 00:16:01,542 --> 00:16:05,000 When I first saw one, when I was a colt, I couldn't believe my eyes! 315 00:16:05,083 --> 00:16:07,000 -They're incredi-mazing. -They sure are! 316 00:16:07,083 --> 00:16:11,458 -Now for our next activity, we should… -Okay, hang on one second. 317 00:16:11,542 --> 00:16:13,458 Something isn't adding up about this. 318 00:16:13,542 --> 00:16:19,458 Why is everypony acting so funny every time we bring up the Aurora Flares? 319 00:16:20,750 --> 00:16:23,292 [chuckling nervously] Will you excuse us for one second? 320 00:16:23,375 --> 00:16:26,875 We just have to go look at that patch of snow, uh, over there. 321 00:16:28,125 --> 00:16:30,625 I agree with Zipp. Something strange is going on. 322 00:16:30,708 --> 00:16:35,125 I know the Together Tree portal brought us here for a reason, but what is it? 323 00:16:35,208 --> 00:16:38,625 Maybe the reason we were brought here was just to have some fun! 324 00:16:38,708 --> 00:16:42,125 Yeah. We really did need it after everything we've been through. 325 00:16:42,208 --> 00:16:47,583 Mmm… Maybe. But could the reason really not be bad for once? 326 00:16:47,667 --> 00:16:50,000 -Hmm… Seems sketchy. -[bells tolling] 327 00:16:50,083 --> 00:16:52,417 [gasping] 328 00:16:52,500 --> 00:16:54,417 What's with the bells? 329 00:16:54,500 --> 00:16:56,417 [yawning] You know what, 330 00:16:56,500 --> 00:16:59,333 -today has been so great, but… -Uh, right, yup! 331 00:16:59,417 --> 00:17:01,042 [yawning] Time for bed! 332 00:17:01,125 --> 00:17:02,917 -Bed? -Now? 333 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:05,750 What about all of the other activities? 334 00:17:05,833 --> 00:17:09,958 [laughing] You ponies are hilarious. 335 00:17:10,042 --> 00:17:12,458 The bell's ringing, so we have to go to sleep now! 336 00:17:12,542 --> 00:17:15,417 [yawning] It was so great meeting all of you! 337 00:17:15,500 --> 00:17:17,417 Bye! Thanks for visiting! 338 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:23,625 You should really go home now, but we did have a really great time with you. 339 00:17:24,417 --> 00:17:25,542 Aw. 340 00:17:33,000 --> 00:17:34,375 [bells tolling] 341 00:17:34,458 --> 00:17:36,708 That's it? We're done? 342 00:17:36,792 --> 00:17:38,875 [sighing] It was so sudden. 343 00:17:38,958 --> 00:17:40,375 It's probably for the best. 344 00:17:40,458 --> 00:17:41,708 The portal… [chuckling nervously] 345 00:17:41,792 --> 00:17:43,458 …must be pretty small by now. 346 00:17:45,417 --> 00:17:48,833 Hmm, yeah. I guess you're right. 347 00:17:53,458 --> 00:17:56,417 [Misty] Wow, look how small it is. 348 00:17:57,083 --> 00:17:58,917 Good thing we came back! 349 00:17:59,875 --> 00:18:03,625 No. I really wanted to believe that maybe the portal brought us 350 00:18:03,708 --> 00:18:06,750 to Starlight Ridge to have some fun and make new friends, 351 00:18:06,833 --> 00:18:10,125 but something tells me that's just not the case. 352 00:18:10,208 --> 00:18:13,458 I agree. My detective instincts are tingling. 353 00:18:13,542 --> 00:18:15,917 The Auroricorns were acting really strange. 354 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:18,042 Yeah, and they went to bed so suddenly! 355 00:18:18,125 --> 00:18:21,583 I mean, I love my beauty sleep, but that is just like too much. 356 00:18:22,542 --> 00:18:24,708 The portal is getting really small. 357 00:18:24,792 --> 00:18:27,500 If we don't leave now, we might not make it through at all. 358 00:18:27,583 --> 00:18:29,125 That would be bad. 359 00:18:29,208 --> 00:18:30,917 What do we do? 360 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,708 We go back and find out what's really going on. 361 00:18:33,792 --> 00:18:35,292 But we could get stuck here. 362 00:18:35,375 --> 00:18:37,500 It's a risk that we're just going to have to take. 363 00:18:37,583 --> 00:18:41,042 The Auroricorns are our friends now and if they're in trouble, 364 00:18:41,125 --> 00:18:43,167 it's our responsibility to help! 365 00:18:43,250 --> 00:18:47,958 If one of us was in trouble, we would do anything we could to help. Right? 366 00:18:48,042 --> 00:18:52,333 I may just be getting used to having friends, but I want to be a good one. 367 00:18:52,417 --> 00:18:56,750 And that means going back and making sure everything is okay with the Auroricorns. 368 00:18:56,833 --> 00:19:00,000 You're right. Nopony is going to be in trouble on my watch! 369 00:19:00,083 --> 00:19:02,583 -Mine either! -Or mine. 370 00:19:02,667 --> 00:19:04,417 [gurgling] 371 00:19:04,500 --> 00:19:06,042 Also me. 372 00:19:06,125 --> 00:19:08,125 The Auroricorns are our friends! 373 00:19:08,208 --> 00:19:11,333 If they need help, then help is what they'll have! 374 00:19:18,167 --> 00:19:20,167 [bright music] 375 00:19:24,875 --> 00:19:26,875 Uh… What are they doing? 376 00:19:26,958 --> 00:19:29,458 Well, they're certainly not sleeping. That's for sure. 377 00:19:29,542 --> 00:19:32,583 I guess they wanted to keep having fun without us? 378 00:19:32,667 --> 00:19:34,208 But why?! 379 00:19:34,292 --> 00:19:36,292 We're a super-duper good time! 380 00:19:36,375 --> 00:19:38,250 Let's go take a closer look. 381 00:19:38,333 --> 00:19:40,458 [eerie music] 382 00:20:01,292 --> 00:20:03,625 Comet! Comet? 383 00:20:03,708 --> 00:20:05,458 Can you hear me? What's going on? 384 00:20:08,292 --> 00:20:11,375 [exclaiming] 385 00:20:11,458 --> 00:20:14,583 [Izzy continues exclaiming] 386 00:20:14,667 --> 00:20:15,583 Huh. 387 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:19,542 Even my Izzy boinks and bonks didn't snap him out of it. 388 00:20:19,625 --> 00:20:20,750 That usually works. 389 00:20:20,833 --> 00:20:22,792 What do you think he's doing? 390 00:20:22,875 --> 00:20:26,167 I'm not sure, but he's definitely acting odd. 391 00:20:26,250 --> 00:20:28,417 Uh, I know odd. 392 00:20:28,500 --> 00:20:30,667 This was even odder than that! 393 00:20:30,750 --> 00:20:32,500 Which I normally love. 394 00:20:32,583 --> 00:20:34,417 But not this time! 395 00:20:34,500 --> 00:20:36,542 Do you think this is why they wanted us to leave? 396 00:20:36,625 --> 00:20:40,417 Yeah, not so sure this fits into their fun Starshine Time. 397 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:43,375 Then why do they all look so happy? 398 00:20:43,458 --> 00:20:46,542 There's Violet Frost! Should we go talk to her? 399 00:20:49,458 --> 00:20:51,917 Oh my hoofness! Who is that? 400 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:54,000 [Hitch] I have no idea, 401 00:20:54,083 --> 00:20:57,292 but I think we can all agree that she does not look friendly. 402 00:20:57,375 --> 00:20:59,042 Uh… Neither does he! 403 00:21:00,250 --> 00:21:01,542 [hissing] 404 00:21:01,875 --> 00:21:04,083 I knew something was off about this place. 405 00:21:04,167 --> 00:21:05,917 They're clearly in trouble! 406 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:09,917 Maybe if we get closer to Violet Frost, we can hear what they're saying. 407 00:21:11,625 --> 00:21:15,333 Let. Go. Of. Me. Allura! Ugh! 408 00:21:15,417 --> 00:21:18,500 Don't try to fight it, Violet Frost. 409 00:21:18,583 --> 00:21:22,042 Find me the star that I desire. 410 00:21:22,125 --> 00:21:23,792 [laughing maniacally] 411 00:21:25,292 --> 00:21:27,000 Yes, Allura. 412 00:21:27,958 --> 00:21:29,667 Don't forget to smile. 413 00:21:31,167 --> 00:21:32,458 And have fun. 414 00:21:32,542 --> 00:21:33,750 [laughing maniacally] 415 00:21:40,708 --> 00:21:42,083 What do we do? 416 00:21:42,167 --> 00:21:45,750 Clearly, this Allura has got all the Auroricorns under a spell. 417 00:21:45,833 --> 00:21:48,417 -[laughing] -We have to snap them out of it! 418 00:21:49,167 --> 00:21:51,125 [laughing] 419 00:21:52,708 --> 00:21:56,458 Maybe if we can get Violet Frost and Comet far away from Allura, 420 00:21:56,542 --> 00:21:59,375 we can get them out of the trance. Violet Frost, stop! 421 00:21:59,458 --> 00:22:00,542 Violet, no! 422 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:02,458 Ah, ugh… 423 00:22:02,542 --> 00:22:04,417 [screaming] 424 00:22:04,500 --> 00:22:05,833 No, no, no, no! 425 00:22:05,917 --> 00:22:08,917 [grunting] 426 00:22:10,583 --> 00:22:13,625 Wow, they are being really difficult! 427 00:22:13,708 --> 00:22:14,958 And happily! 428 00:22:16,167 --> 00:22:18,292 You do not want to go that way. 429 00:22:19,250 --> 00:22:21,125 [grunting] 430 00:22:23,042 --> 00:22:25,375 We need to be organized. Let's link up! 431 00:22:27,625 --> 00:22:29,500 [grunting] 432 00:22:36,167 --> 00:22:37,250 Sunny? 433 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,708 [Comet] What are you all doing here? 434 00:22:39,792 --> 00:22:41,875 Ha, it worked! Finally! 435 00:22:41,958 --> 00:22:43,417 Hurry, over here! 436 00:22:45,167 --> 00:22:46,708 I guess you discovered our secret. 437 00:22:46,792 --> 00:22:48,250 Violet, what's going on? 438 00:22:48,333 --> 00:22:49,667 You can tell us. 439 00:22:49,750 --> 00:22:51,625 Yeah, we just wanna help. 440 00:22:51,708 --> 00:22:53,500 It's okay. We're friends. 441 00:22:53,583 --> 00:22:54,667 We didn't wanna tell you 442 00:22:54,750 --> 00:22:57,458 because we didn't wanna risk you all getting hurt, too. 443 00:22:57,542 --> 00:23:00,042 Violet, who is that? What does she want? 444 00:23:00,125 --> 00:23:02,292 [gurgling] 445 00:23:02,375 --> 00:23:04,458 That's Allura. She's an evil tyrant 446 00:23:04,542 --> 00:23:07,083 that showed up one day with her little sidekick, Twitch. 447 00:23:07,167 --> 00:23:09,375 She completely took over Starlight Ridge by force. 448 00:23:09,458 --> 00:23:11,917 -By force? -Yeah. 449 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:14,500 Allura claimed the most important thing in our town: 450 00:23:14,583 --> 00:23:17,667 a special relic called the Nova Charm. 451 00:23:18,333 --> 00:23:19,833 [laughing] 452 00:23:21,625 --> 00:23:23,833 That must be what we saw earlier. 453 00:23:23,917 --> 00:23:25,583 It was so sparkly. 454 00:23:25,667 --> 00:23:28,125 The sparkliest! It's a special charm 455 00:23:28,208 --> 00:23:31,417 that our town has possessed for thousands of moons. 456 00:23:31,500 --> 00:23:36,042 Town law says that whoever holds the power of the charm rules Starlight Ridge. 457 00:23:36,125 --> 00:23:39,375 Allura managed to steal it and possess it, so she's the leader. 458 00:23:39,458 --> 00:23:41,833 Aw, this is no fun at all! 459 00:23:41,917 --> 00:23:45,083 Allura sounds like a real bully. [exclaiming] 460 00:23:45,167 --> 00:23:48,292 -[grunts] -You should stand up to her! 461 00:23:48,375 --> 00:23:51,125 I wish we could, but she's very powerful. 462 00:23:51,208 --> 00:23:56,375 And persuasive. She's able to get us to do whatever she wants just by talking. 463 00:23:56,458 --> 00:23:59,250 If we try to stand up to her, she could destroy our whole village 464 00:23:59,333 --> 00:24:02,708 without us even realizing it. That's how much her powers can trick our minds. 465 00:24:02,792 --> 00:24:05,750 -It's no use. -But what does she want? 466 00:24:05,833 --> 00:24:10,125 Allura forces us to use our magic to make the Aurora Flares. 467 00:24:10,875 --> 00:24:11,833 [chuckling] 468 00:24:13,750 --> 00:24:16,583 [Comet] Then she makes us steal the stars out of them. 469 00:24:16,667 --> 00:24:19,083 [Violet] She believes that one of the stars in the sky is special 470 00:24:19,167 --> 00:24:23,042 and contains the magic to open a portal that will lead her to another realm. 471 00:24:23,125 --> 00:24:25,667 She wants to control more than just Starlight Ridge. 472 00:24:25,750 --> 00:24:30,000 And until she finds the right one, she's making us steal them all. 473 00:24:30,083 --> 00:24:33,458 I can't believe that anypony would be so cruel. 474 00:24:33,542 --> 00:24:35,417 Plus, the stars are stunning. 475 00:24:35,500 --> 00:24:37,583 That bully does not deserve any of them! 476 00:24:37,667 --> 00:24:40,083 Maybe we need to get everypony away from Allura? 477 00:24:40,167 --> 00:24:42,417 You could all come back to Equestria with us! 478 00:24:42,500 --> 00:24:45,208 If we figure out how to get back, that is. 479 00:24:45,292 --> 00:24:46,542 That's a great idea! 480 00:24:46,625 --> 00:24:48,375 We can't just leave our home like that. 481 00:24:48,458 --> 00:24:50,375 Starlight Ridge is special! 482 00:24:50,458 --> 00:24:53,042 But what else can we do, Violet Frost? 483 00:24:53,917 --> 00:24:57,000 We have to get the Auroricorns away from Allura! 484 00:24:57,083 --> 00:24:58,375 Comet, wait! 485 00:24:59,042 --> 00:25:00,333 [panting] 486 00:25:04,792 --> 00:25:06,417 [growling] 487 00:25:07,458 --> 00:25:10,417 Comet, there you are. 488 00:25:10,500 --> 00:25:13,000 -[gasps] -[both] Oh no! 489 00:25:13,083 --> 00:25:16,042 Almost got lost in the woods, did you? 490 00:25:16,125 --> 00:25:18,625 Happy to be back, Allura. 491 00:25:18,708 --> 00:25:20,208 That's right. 492 00:25:20,292 --> 00:25:23,917 We need that happiness alive and well. 493 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,208 Now go. Join the others. 494 00:25:28,958 --> 00:25:30,917 [sniffing] Hmm… 495 00:25:32,750 --> 00:25:35,750 What are we going to do? 496 00:25:35,833 --> 00:25:38,000 There's no way we can get everypony 497 00:25:38,083 --> 00:25:40,667 away from Allura long enough to remove the trance. 498 00:25:40,750 --> 00:25:43,208 There has to be another way, there has to be. 499 00:25:43,292 --> 00:25:47,833 Well, if whoever has the Nova Charm is in charge of Starlight Ridge, 500 00:25:47,917 --> 00:25:49,833 then there's only one thing to do. 501 00:25:49,917 --> 00:25:52,375 We're getting that charm back. 502 00:25:57,250 --> 00:25:59,208 [eerie music] 503 00:25:59,292 --> 00:26:01,042 [growling] 504 00:26:05,375 --> 00:26:07,542 Wait for it. 505 00:26:11,208 --> 00:26:13,500 [growling] 506 00:26:15,042 --> 00:26:16,458 Now! 507 00:26:17,708 --> 00:26:20,042 [gurgling] 508 00:26:20,125 --> 00:26:21,167 [gasps] Hide! 509 00:26:23,167 --> 00:26:24,792 [growling] 510 00:26:31,042 --> 00:26:34,042 [gurgling] 511 00:26:37,875 --> 00:26:39,958 There's got to be a way to stop her! 512 00:26:40,042 --> 00:26:42,458 Well, everypony has a weakness. 513 00:26:42,542 --> 00:26:45,208 Exactly! We just need to figure out hers. 514 00:26:45,292 --> 00:26:47,125 What does Allura care about? 515 00:26:47,208 --> 00:26:50,000 The portal, the stars, the Aurora Flares… 516 00:26:50,083 --> 00:26:53,625 Is this why you were being so strange about the Aurora Flares earlier? 517 00:26:53,708 --> 00:26:56,792 -Because of Allura? -Yeah. Sorry about that. 518 00:26:56,875 --> 00:26:58,833 But when we're happy and having a great time, 519 00:26:58,917 --> 00:27:01,917 the Aurora Flares blast across the sky! We can't help it. 520 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:05,583 Allura uses her powers to trick us into feeling happy. 521 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:08,458 She forces us to make the flares against our will. 522 00:27:08,542 --> 00:27:12,958 -That's horrible. -Normally, I'm all about being happy! 523 00:27:13,042 --> 00:27:16,750 But being tricked into it does not sound right. 524 00:27:16,833 --> 00:27:20,250 That's why whenever she leaves, we celebrate Starshine Time! 525 00:27:20,333 --> 00:27:23,042 A time when we make the flares happen by choice. 526 00:27:23,125 --> 00:27:26,542 -Our real happiness. -Everypony deserves to be happy. 527 00:27:26,625 --> 00:27:28,750 Mm-hmm, real happy. 528 00:27:28,833 --> 00:27:31,875 Why does Allura want to do such bad things? 529 00:27:31,958 --> 00:27:33,708 Has she always been this way? 530 00:27:33,792 --> 00:27:35,625 [cooing] 531 00:27:36,833 --> 00:27:38,917 [Violet] All I know is that Allura's determined 532 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:41,500 to find that other realm by any means possible. 533 00:27:41,583 --> 00:27:44,750 And she has the Nova Charm. So, she's in charge. 534 00:27:44,833 --> 00:27:48,500 Then we're just going to have to find a way to make Allura give it back. 535 00:27:48,583 --> 00:27:49,625 [all agreeing] 536 00:27:49,708 --> 00:27:52,750 We've tried to steal it from her. But it's impossible! 537 00:27:52,833 --> 00:27:55,250 Then it's time to get creative! 538 00:27:55,333 --> 00:27:57,208 Did somepony say "creative"? 539 00:27:57,292 --> 00:27:59,417 That's ah, kinda my thang. 540 00:27:59,500 --> 00:28:00,458 [chuckling] 541 00:28:01,333 --> 00:28:02,417 [gasps] 542 00:28:03,208 --> 00:28:04,333 C'mon! 543 00:28:04,417 --> 00:28:08,708 ♪ I got a good feeling In my soul ♪ 544 00:28:09,500 --> 00:28:14,333 ♪ Let's put our manes together Let's lose control ♪ 545 00:28:14,417 --> 00:28:17,583 ♪ Oh yeah I got that vision ♪ 546 00:28:17,667 --> 00:28:22,417 ♪ Told you before I'll make something outta nothin' ♪ 547 00:28:22,500 --> 00:28:24,167 ♪ So here we go ♪ 548 00:28:24,250 --> 00:28:25,667 ♪ Can you see it ? ♪ 549 00:28:25,750 --> 00:28:27,292 ♪ Oh yeah, I can see it ♪ 550 00:28:27,375 --> 00:28:29,750 ♪ Just follow my vibe No, we don't need a blueprint ♪ 551 00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:32,083 ♪ Life is random Sometimes it's chaotic ♪ 552 00:28:32,167 --> 00:28:35,500 ♪ But in a bit of time Oh pony it'll be lit ♪ 553 00:28:35,583 --> 00:28:38,792 ♪ Every little thing yeah Has got a purpose ♪ 554 00:28:38,875 --> 00:28:40,583 ♪ Oh pony can ya feel me ♪ 555 00:28:40,667 --> 00:28:44,292 ♪ Every little thing yeah Just needs a place ♪ 556 00:28:44,375 --> 00:28:45,875 ♪ Oh pony can ya hear me ♪ 557 00:28:45,958 --> 00:28:50,208 ♪ Every little pony has got Their own destiny ♪ 558 00:28:50,292 --> 00:28:54,542 ♪ And I'm gonna live mine With a little creativity ♪ 559 00:28:54,625 --> 00:28:56,333 ♪ With a little creativity ♪ 560 00:28:57,083 --> 00:28:59,667 ♪ With a little creativity ♪ 561 00:28:59,750 --> 00:29:01,625 ♪ Oh pony ♪ 562 00:29:01,708 --> 00:29:04,750 ♪ With creativity ♪ 563 00:29:04,833 --> 00:29:07,000 ♪ With a little creativity ♪♪ 564 00:29:12,333 --> 00:29:14,208 Smile, ponies, smile. 565 00:29:14,833 --> 00:29:17,583 We need that cheer to get what we want. 566 00:29:17,667 --> 00:29:19,250 [squeaking] 567 00:29:19,333 --> 00:29:24,500 You're right, Twitch. I haven't seen Violet Frost in forever. 568 00:29:24,583 --> 00:29:26,625 Where is that pony? 569 00:29:29,458 --> 00:29:32,917 You fool. She's right over there. 570 00:29:33,458 --> 00:29:36,042 [sniffing, squeaking] 571 00:29:36,125 --> 00:29:37,792 Fine. 572 00:29:37,875 --> 00:29:39,333 [gasps] 573 00:29:40,292 --> 00:29:42,875 Violet Frost, what are you doing? 574 00:29:42,958 --> 00:29:45,542 Hi, Allura! Happy to see you! 575 00:29:45,625 --> 00:29:48,500 I'm just looking for that special star. 576 00:29:54,208 --> 00:29:57,500 See? She's in the trance. What do you want? 577 00:29:57,583 --> 00:30:00,333 -You're annoying me. -[squeaking] 578 00:30:00,417 --> 00:30:03,042 How is Violet resisting the trance? 579 00:30:03,125 --> 00:30:05,542 Oh, I made her some special crystal snowball earplugs! 580 00:30:05,625 --> 00:30:08,125 Just enough to muffle the spell. 581 00:30:10,667 --> 00:30:13,125 The special star. 582 00:30:13,208 --> 00:30:16,292 -What did you say? -The special star. 583 00:30:16,375 --> 00:30:18,500 -I found it. -Protect the charm. 584 00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:19,417 Mm-hmm! 585 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:24,375 I don't believe it. Show me! 586 00:30:29,500 --> 00:30:32,042 A portal! I did it! 587 00:30:32,125 --> 00:30:34,125 I finally did it! 588 00:30:34,208 --> 00:30:35,750 Give me that. 589 00:30:35,833 --> 00:30:42,708 Now I can use this star to open any portal and go to whichever realm I desire. 590 00:30:43,208 --> 00:30:45,208 [squeaking] 591 00:30:45,292 --> 00:30:47,750 -What do we do now? -We've gotta distract him. 592 00:30:48,417 --> 00:30:51,083 [yawning] 593 00:30:51,167 --> 00:30:53,292 Or lull him! 594 00:30:53,375 --> 00:30:57,833 [humming] 595 00:30:59,458 --> 00:31:04,042 [singing softly] 596 00:31:04,125 --> 00:31:05,917 [whistling, snoring] 597 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,458 -[laughing] -You did it! 598 00:31:07,542 --> 00:31:09,375 -Way to go, Pipp! -Nopony can resist 599 00:31:09,458 --> 00:31:12,583 falling asleep to my lullabies. Especially that one! 600 00:31:12,667 --> 00:31:16,083 [whistling, snoring] 601 00:31:18,792 --> 00:31:21,125 [grunting] 602 00:31:21,208 --> 00:31:24,417 How much longer do you think we have to pull these for? 603 00:31:24,500 --> 00:31:28,500 I have no idea, but my hooves are getting tired. 604 00:31:28,583 --> 00:31:30,667 [groaning] 605 00:31:33,292 --> 00:31:35,667 A fake. [growling] 606 00:31:35,750 --> 00:31:36,875 Oh… 607 00:31:38,167 --> 00:31:40,083 -[gasps] -Oopsy. 608 00:31:40,167 --> 00:31:41,750 -[growling] -[chuckling] 609 00:31:41,833 --> 00:31:42,875 Double oops. 610 00:31:42,958 --> 00:31:45,000 [hissing] 611 00:31:45,875 --> 00:31:48,125 [exclaiming] 612 00:31:48,208 --> 00:31:50,500 -[Violet] We got the charm! -[exclaiming] 613 00:31:50,583 --> 00:31:52,125 [growling] 614 00:31:54,250 --> 00:31:56,083 I can't believe you got the Nova Charm back! 615 00:31:56,167 --> 00:31:57,583 You saved us! 616 00:31:57,667 --> 00:31:59,292 We're finally free! 617 00:32:02,042 --> 00:32:06,708 Six little ponies wandered into my territory 618 00:32:06,792 --> 00:32:08,917 and tried to destroy my plans? 619 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:11,875 Who do you think you are? 620 00:32:11,958 --> 00:32:15,583 I know who we are. We're the Auroricorns' friends! 621 00:32:15,667 --> 00:32:19,667 And we're not going to let anypony, or not-pony hurt them! 622 00:32:20,667 --> 00:32:25,333 [laughing] An Alicorn? How cute. 623 00:32:25,417 --> 00:32:28,375 -[squeaking] -It's too late, Allura. You lost! 624 00:32:28,458 --> 00:32:31,333 -We have the Nova Charm now! -Lost? 625 00:32:31,417 --> 00:32:36,292 You think I need that pathetic charm to have what I want? 626 00:32:36,375 --> 00:32:39,167 -[growling purr] -Ha-ha. 627 00:32:39,250 --> 00:32:42,125 I don't need the charm to do anything. 628 00:32:42,208 --> 00:32:44,625 I can have whatever I want. 629 00:32:44,708 --> 00:32:49,750 All I need is the power of "purr-suasion". 630 00:32:53,917 --> 00:32:55,292 [chuckling] 631 00:32:57,875 --> 00:32:59,208 [exclaiming] 632 00:33:01,292 --> 00:33:02,750 [growling purr] 633 00:33:02,833 --> 00:33:05,833 This place is so great! 634 00:33:06,583 --> 00:33:11,500 Maybe I'll let the Auroricorns have a little fun with you two 635 00:33:11,583 --> 00:33:14,750 before I make you join them. 636 00:33:14,833 --> 00:33:17,417 -[laughing] -What do we do, Sunny? 637 00:33:17,500 --> 00:33:20,375 We can't lose our beautiful Starlight Ridge to Allura! 638 00:33:20,458 --> 00:33:21,542 And you won't! 639 00:33:21,625 --> 00:33:23,833 [laughing] 640 00:33:24,792 --> 00:33:26,125 Huh… 641 00:33:28,667 --> 00:33:30,625 Huh. That was weird. 642 00:33:34,583 --> 00:33:36,167 [gasps] Violet Frost. 643 00:33:36,250 --> 00:33:39,208 Didn't you say the snow here had healing magic? 644 00:33:39,292 --> 00:33:42,708 Yeah. But I'd never actually seen it used. 645 00:33:43,542 --> 00:33:45,542 [gasps] That's it. 646 00:33:45,625 --> 00:33:47,500 That's why Izzy's earplugs worked. 647 00:33:47,583 --> 00:33:49,292 -What? -They're made of snow. 648 00:33:49,375 --> 00:33:52,083 The snow here is special. Very special! 649 00:33:53,292 --> 00:33:55,083 -Huh? -It's a cure! 650 00:33:55,167 --> 00:33:56,375 [laughing] 651 00:33:57,875 --> 00:33:59,167 [grunts] 652 00:34:00,792 --> 00:34:01,792 [squeaking] 653 00:34:02,917 --> 00:34:05,583 [gasping] 654 00:34:05,667 --> 00:34:07,875 -Sunny, you did it! -But how? 655 00:34:07,958 --> 00:34:11,083 The snow here is special. Just like the Auroricorns! 656 00:34:11,167 --> 00:34:12,917 What are you going to do? 657 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:16,000 Keep throwing snow at everypony? 658 00:34:16,083 --> 00:34:18,167 That's exactly what we're going to do. 659 00:34:18,250 --> 00:34:20,792 Crystal snowball fight! 660 00:34:22,333 --> 00:34:26,500 Come on, everypony! Keep throwing snowballs! 661 00:34:26,583 --> 00:34:29,542 But she's been controlling us for so long. 662 00:34:29,625 --> 00:34:31,000 Can we really beat her? 663 00:34:31,083 --> 00:34:33,833 Yes. We can! I know we can! 664 00:34:33,917 --> 00:34:38,708 Sunny made me remember how special of a place Starlight Ridge is. 665 00:34:38,792 --> 00:34:40,333 And it doesn't stop there! 666 00:34:40,417 --> 00:34:45,292 Starlight Ridge is special, but what makes it extra special is all of you! 667 00:34:45,375 --> 00:34:48,500 You are the Auroricorns! You're amazing! 668 00:34:48,583 --> 00:34:52,625 It's true! I know how you all must feel being under the hoof 669 00:34:52,708 --> 00:34:55,875 of somepony that's angry and just wants to control you, 670 00:34:55,958 --> 00:34:58,042 but it doesn't have to be this way. 671 00:34:58,125 --> 00:35:02,333 The only way to get what you want is to have the courage to defend yourself. 672 00:35:02,417 --> 00:35:04,500 They're all right. Nopony deserves this! 673 00:35:04,583 --> 00:35:07,583 Quiet! Your plan will never work! 674 00:35:07,667 --> 00:35:10,458 I'll just entrance you all again! 675 00:35:10,542 --> 00:35:12,542 Well, that won't stop us from trying! 676 00:35:12,625 --> 00:35:13,833 [laughing] 677 00:35:13,917 --> 00:35:16,500 Whoa, that… that was kind of fun. 678 00:35:16,583 --> 00:35:19,083 [laughing] 679 00:35:22,208 --> 00:35:23,542 [squeaking] 680 00:35:23,625 --> 00:35:25,542 [gurgling] 681 00:35:25,625 --> 00:35:26,958 [groans] 682 00:35:27,750 --> 00:35:28,958 Oh! 683 00:35:29,042 --> 00:35:32,042 [laughing] 684 00:35:33,417 --> 00:35:34,750 [screaming] 685 00:35:35,583 --> 00:35:37,375 [laughing] 686 00:35:37,458 --> 00:35:38,667 [growling] 687 00:35:40,917 --> 00:35:42,708 [Sunny] Wow! Look at that! 688 00:35:42,792 --> 00:35:44,375 [laughing] 689 00:35:44,458 --> 00:35:46,125 -[gasps] -[laughing] 690 00:35:46,208 --> 00:35:50,042 That's it! When you're happy, you're powerful! 691 00:35:50,125 --> 00:35:52,125 So, we need to have real fun. 692 00:35:52,208 --> 00:35:55,500 And be truly happy in order to take back our town! 693 00:35:55,583 --> 00:35:57,292 That's a great idea! 694 00:35:57,375 --> 00:35:59,333 I now declare today… 695 00:35:59,417 --> 00:36:01,667 Super Starshine Time! 696 00:36:02,875 --> 00:36:04,625 All right! 697 00:36:04,708 --> 00:36:05,875 [rhythmic music] 698 00:36:05,958 --> 00:36:07,208 ♪ Everypony, come on ♪ 699 00:36:10,042 --> 00:36:11,375 ♪ Time to shine now ♪ 700 00:36:12,417 --> 00:36:13,583 ♪ You gotta shine now ♪ 701 00:36:15,333 --> 00:36:19,292 ♪ Hey put those working hooves away We're gettin' in the groove ♪ 702 00:36:19,375 --> 00:36:24,458 ♪ We're out here shining brighter Than the stars above the moon ♪ 703 00:36:25,833 --> 00:36:28,625 ♪ Feels like I'm one with the Aurora ♪ 704 00:36:28,708 --> 00:36:30,333 ♪ We shine ♪ 705 00:36:30,417 --> 00:36:33,375 ♪ The magic's here It's shining on us ♪ 706 00:36:33,458 --> 00:36:34,917 ♪ So bright it's shining on us ♪ 707 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:38,292 ♪ It's like it's up there Calling out to me ♪ 708 00:36:38,375 --> 00:36:40,792 ♪ To me ♪ 709 00:36:40,875 --> 00:36:41,875 Yeah! 710 00:36:41,958 --> 00:36:45,417 ♪ Starshine Time We're only getting brighter ♪ 711 00:36:45,500 --> 00:36:49,792 ♪ We're glowing up together We shine, shine, shine ♪ 712 00:36:49,875 --> 00:36:53,917 ♪ Starshine Time We're only getting brighter ♪ 713 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:58,792 ♪ We're glowing up together We shine, shine, shine ♪♪ 714 00:37:01,333 --> 00:37:03,125 [growling] 715 00:37:03,208 --> 00:37:04,333 No! 716 00:37:06,292 --> 00:37:08,792 Stop singing! Listen to me! 717 00:37:08,875 --> 00:37:12,083 I'm your leader! [grunts] 718 00:37:13,208 --> 00:37:14,375 [gasps] 719 00:37:15,500 --> 00:37:17,833 -[growling] -[groaning] 720 00:37:17,917 --> 00:37:20,250 I'll get you back, ponies! 721 00:37:20,333 --> 00:37:26,500 I want out of this realm and I always get what I want! 722 00:37:27,833 --> 00:37:31,000 [gibberish] 723 00:37:35,375 --> 00:37:39,042 Oh, I can't believe we're finally free! 724 00:37:39,125 --> 00:37:41,250 And now, you know your secret weapon. 725 00:37:41,333 --> 00:37:44,750 Fun, singing, and lots of snowballs! 726 00:37:44,833 --> 00:37:48,875 Hmm… Now how do we get the Nova Charm out of its ice cage? 727 00:37:48,958 --> 00:37:50,333 [gurgling] 728 00:37:52,542 --> 00:37:54,917 [cheering] 729 00:37:57,542 --> 00:38:00,208 You ponies are incredible. And it's only right 730 00:38:00,292 --> 00:38:03,708 that you all become our new leaders! 731 00:38:03,792 --> 00:38:04,917 [laughing] 732 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:07,042 We can't lead Starlight Ridge! 733 00:38:07,125 --> 00:38:09,208 -We have to go back to Equestria. -Hmm! 734 00:38:09,292 --> 00:38:11,875 But if not you all, then who? 735 00:38:11,958 --> 00:38:14,167 -Why you, of course! -Me? 736 00:38:14,250 --> 00:38:17,458 You've proven to be an incredible leader today. 737 00:38:17,542 --> 00:38:20,750 -Hmm! -I'm not special enough to lead, am I? 738 00:38:20,833 --> 00:38:24,167 Violet Frost! Violet Frost! 739 00:38:24,250 --> 00:38:27,958 [all] Violet Frost! Violet Frost! 740 00:38:28,042 --> 00:38:31,500 Violet Frost! Violet Frost! 741 00:38:31,583 --> 00:38:34,708 Being a leader isn't about possessing a charm, Violet. 742 00:38:34,792 --> 00:38:37,833 It's about doing the right thing. Having hope! 743 00:38:37,917 --> 00:38:40,833 -And having confidence. -And courage. 744 00:38:40,917 --> 00:38:42,458 -Empathy. -Kindness. 745 00:38:42,542 --> 00:38:45,083 And don't forget about creativity! 746 00:38:45,167 --> 00:38:47,250 You've proven to have all of that. 747 00:38:47,333 --> 00:38:50,417 Okay. I'll do it. I'll lead Starlight Ridge. 748 00:38:50,500 --> 00:38:53,917 [cheering, laughing] 749 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:57,625 Now what? How will you get home? 750 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,667 [Sunny] There must be a way to get back. 751 00:39:01,750 --> 00:39:04,083 I'm not so sure. The portal is closed. 752 00:39:04,167 --> 00:39:06,167 We're lost and now we're stuck! 753 00:39:06,250 --> 00:39:10,083 Allura couldn't figure it out, what makes us think we can? 754 00:39:10,167 --> 00:39:12,500 At least this isn't the worst place to be stuck. 755 00:39:12,583 --> 00:39:16,292 We are all so thankful that you ponies helped us. 756 00:39:16,375 --> 00:39:18,917 But it was at the expense of you getting home. 757 00:39:19,000 --> 00:39:20,458 We're so sorry. 758 00:39:20,542 --> 00:39:22,083 Hey! It's okay. 759 00:39:22,167 --> 00:39:23,667 [screaming] 760 00:39:23,750 --> 00:39:25,667 Woopsies! I'll get it. 761 00:39:25,750 --> 00:39:27,458 [bright music] 762 00:39:27,542 --> 00:39:31,542 Hmm… Sometimes, you just have to be creative. 763 00:39:31,625 --> 00:39:33,542 What are you talking about, Izzy? 764 00:39:34,417 --> 00:39:37,917 -Wait a second. You don't think… -What's going on? 765 00:39:39,417 --> 00:39:42,000 The Nova Charm was the star! 766 00:39:42,083 --> 00:39:44,625 You mean, Allura had it the whole time? 767 00:39:44,708 --> 00:39:47,667 [laughing] I guess her greed and anger stopped her 768 00:39:47,750 --> 00:39:50,083 from seeing the special thing right before her eyes. 769 00:39:50,708 --> 00:39:53,667 I guess this means you can go home now. 770 00:39:53,750 --> 00:39:55,667 Equestria, here we come! 771 00:39:57,708 --> 00:40:00,208 [all exclaiming] 772 00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:02,750 Thank you for everything. 773 00:40:02,833 --> 00:40:04,625 We will never forget you all. 774 00:40:04,708 --> 00:40:07,833 Well, I guess we better get going then. 775 00:40:08,500 --> 00:40:10,833 Uh… Uh… 776 00:40:12,667 --> 00:40:15,417 -I'm coming with you! -I'm sorry, what did you just say? 777 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:17,958 I have been dreaming of seeing the rest of the world 778 00:40:18,042 --> 00:40:19,667 for as long as I can remember. 779 00:40:19,750 --> 00:40:22,500 And I couldn't be happier to call Starlight Ridge home, 780 00:40:22,583 --> 00:40:26,500 but… I'm ready for my next adventure. 781 00:40:26,583 --> 00:40:28,833 I want to see what else is out there! 782 00:40:28,917 --> 00:40:31,250 And what better way to do it than with new friends? 783 00:40:31,333 --> 00:40:34,875 So, if it's okay, I would like to come with you. 784 00:40:34,958 --> 00:40:37,250 [coughs] Are you kidding? 785 00:40:37,333 --> 00:40:39,625 -[sighing] -Of course you can come! 786 00:40:39,708 --> 00:40:41,875 -[cheering] -We'd love to have you! 787 00:40:41,958 --> 00:40:43,875 New friend! New friend! New friend! Ooh! 788 00:40:43,958 --> 00:40:47,750 I'm so proud of you, Comet. You're gonna have the most amazing time. 789 00:40:47,833 --> 00:40:49,500 I know it. One more thing! 790 00:40:49,583 --> 00:40:52,500 -I want you to have this. -But don't you need it? 791 00:40:52,583 --> 00:40:54,833 I think it's time we did away with the old rules 792 00:40:54,917 --> 00:40:56,292 and started making some new ones. 793 00:40:56,375 --> 00:40:57,792 It belongs with you, Izzy. 794 00:40:57,875 --> 00:41:01,250 That way, you can always find your way back to Starlight Ridge. 795 00:41:01,333 --> 00:41:04,708 Plus, now I know that the Nova Charm isn't what makes a leader. 796 00:41:04,792 --> 00:41:06,667 Caring about your fellow ponies is. 797 00:41:07,667 --> 00:41:09,292 [laughing] 798 00:41:09,375 --> 00:41:10,750 Love it! 799 00:41:10,833 --> 00:41:12,167 Hoof to heart. 800 00:41:14,625 --> 00:41:16,958 You're gonna do great. 801 00:41:19,167 --> 00:41:21,375 [epic music] 802 00:41:22,875 --> 00:41:25,625 [laughing] 803 00:41:25,708 --> 00:41:28,542 We're so excited you came with us, Comet! 804 00:41:28,625 --> 00:41:31,167 Whoa! You ponies look different now. 805 00:41:31,875 --> 00:41:35,083 Oh yeah. This is what we really look like. Surprise! 806 00:41:35,167 --> 00:41:36,333 [laughing] 807 00:41:36,417 --> 00:41:40,083 I've been in Equestria one minute and I'm already learning so much. 808 00:41:40,167 --> 00:41:43,125 I have a feeling you're gonna super love it here! 809 00:41:43,208 --> 00:41:46,958 And if you ever do miss home, we know exactly how to get back. 810 00:41:47,042 --> 00:41:50,375 Speaking of home, I think it's time we head back to ours. 811 00:41:50,458 --> 00:41:53,333 I think we've finally earned ourselves that nap! 812 00:41:53,417 --> 00:41:55,125 [laughing] 813 00:41:55,208 --> 00:41:57,500 [Comet] Oh wow. I'm one of the best nappers at Starlight Ridge. 814 00:41:57,583 --> 00:42:00,500 It is amazing. Sometimes, I can nap for like hours on end and… 815 00:42:07,500 --> 00:42:09,667 More Razzleberry cocoa for me please! 816 00:42:09,750 --> 00:42:12,000 -I'll take another Apple Oat! -You got it! 817 00:42:15,042 --> 00:42:17,750 You're the best leader ever, Violet Frost. 818 00:42:18,542 --> 00:42:20,792 [mimicking the ponies] 819 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:25,500 I'm so glad Comet and the others made it through the portal. 820 00:42:25,583 --> 00:42:29,708 But they definitely made Starshine Time a little bit brighter. 821 00:42:29,792 --> 00:42:32,458 Yeah, Equestria is very lucky to have them. 822 00:42:34,458 --> 00:42:36,708 [exclaiming] 823 00:42:36,792 --> 00:42:37,958 What is it? 824 00:42:38,042 --> 00:42:40,208 [squeaking] 825 00:42:40,292 --> 00:42:41,958 What did you say?! 826 00:42:42,042 --> 00:42:43,375 [squeaking] 827 00:42:46,125 --> 00:42:49,208 What? Those ponies found the portal? 828 00:42:49,292 --> 00:42:50,333 [squeaking] 829 00:42:50,417 --> 00:42:51,750 -[mysterious voice] You fool. -[gasps] 830 00:42:51,833 --> 00:42:54,250 [mysterious voice] You had the star the whole time! 831 00:42:54,333 --> 00:42:55,750 Don't worry, brother. 832 00:42:55,833 --> 00:42:58,375 I'll get it back. 833 00:42:58,458 --> 00:43:00,083 [growling] 834 00:43:03,417 --> 00:43:07,042 There's so much to see, so much to learn! I can't… 835 00:43:07,125 --> 00:43:08,958 Whoa! Wait! 836 00:43:09,042 --> 00:43:11,792 We are so happy you're here, Comet. 837 00:43:11,875 --> 00:43:15,000 Yeah! We're gonna show you all there is to see in Equestria. 838 00:43:15,083 --> 00:43:18,833 And with Opaline and Allura gone, there's nothing but fun to be had! 839 00:43:18,917 --> 00:43:21,167 [gasps] Let's start right now! 840 00:43:21,250 --> 00:43:25,750 Comet! How do you feel about a game where we balance yarn balls on our heads? 841 00:43:25,833 --> 00:43:27,375 [screaming] 842 00:43:28,708 --> 00:43:31,792 Ta-da! 843 00:43:32,417 --> 00:43:34,375 [laughing] 844 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:38,833 [♪♪] 845 00:44:03,000 --> 00:44:04,833 Subtitling: difuze