1 00:00:09,360 --> 00:00:11,824 Oh, Sassy Saddles, don't you just love 2 00:00:11,824 --> 00:00:14,448 my new Femme Mystique Chic line of gowns? 3 00:00:14,912 --> 00:00:17,840 Sequins and sashes, Rarity, they're exquisite! 4 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:20,400 Where in Equestria did you find the inspiration? 5 00:00:20,672 --> 00:00:24,512 Ooh. I modeled them after The Adventures of Shadow Spade. 6 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:28,112 Her stories are always full of mystery and suspense. 7 00:00:28,112 --> 00:00:31,248 And best of all? Fabulous costumes! 8 00:00:31,968 --> 00:00:33,472 They're perfect. 9 00:00:34,304 --> 00:00:35,152 What are you doing? 10 00:00:37,024 --> 00:00:39,360 Oh, uh, just making some minor adjustments. 11 00:00:42,032 --> 00:00:44,320 Shadow Spade believes it all comes down 12 00:00:44,320 --> 00:00:46,816 to attention to detail. And so do I. 13 00:00:48,208 --> 00:00:50,560 There! Now it's perfect! 14 00:00:51,680 --> 00:00:52,992 Hey guys! How's it-- 15 00:00:55,392 --> 00:00:58,352 Heh heh heh. My bad! 16 00:00:58,352 --> 00:01:00,350 Hearing impaired subtitles by YayPonies We have muffins! http://yayponies.eu/ 17 00:01:37,872 --> 00:01:40,160 Sorry I messed up your dress thingie. 18 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:43,260 Nothing we can't fix in a stitch. 19 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:45,530 What are you doing in Canterlot? 20 00:01:45,744 --> 00:01:48,608 I'm here for Princess Celestia's Royal Garden Opening tomorrow. 21 00:01:49,008 --> 00:01:49,920 Oh, yes. 22 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:53,600 Rumor has it the gardens are especially lush this season. 23 00:01:53,888 --> 00:01:56,432 I've heard that the Wonderbolts will be kicking things off 24 00:01:56,432 --> 00:01:57,840 with an aerial display. 25 00:01:58,688 --> 00:01:59,850 You heard right. 26 00:02:00,160 --> 00:02:02,048 And Rainbow Dash is here to fly with them. 27 00:02:02,176 --> 00:02:03,168 So exciting! 28 00:02:03,490 --> 00:02:07,232 Well, kind of exciting. Technically I'm not flying. 29 00:02:07,552 --> 00:02:09,408 I'm just the lucky reserve who was called in 30 00:02:09,408 --> 00:02:11,904 to be the back-up flier in case a Wonderbolt can't perform. 31 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:14,208 Oh, don't be so modest! 32 00:02:14,464 --> 00:02:17,130 Out of all the reserves, you were the one chosen. 33 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:19,168 It is pretty sweet. 34 00:02:19,472 --> 00:02:21,072 And I do get to stay in the castle, 35 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:22,464 hang out with the Wonderbolts, 36 00:02:22,512 --> 00:02:24,608 and eat awesome food at the dinner tonight! 37 00:02:25,072 --> 00:02:27,568 Speaking of the dinner, you're still coming right? 38 00:02:27,872 --> 00:02:28,880 Heavens yes! 39 00:02:29,248 --> 00:02:31,904 A chance to dress up, be charming and show off 40 00:02:31,904 --> 00:02:33,600 my newest femme mystique couture? 41 00:02:34,464 --> 00:02:36,496 I wouldn't miss it for all of Equestia. 42 00:02:36,992 --> 00:02:38,464 Great. See you tonight! 43 00:02:46,768 --> 00:02:49,160 Ooh, the rhinestones I ordered! 44 00:02:51,952 --> 00:02:54,896 Oh, my, oh, there's been a mistake! 45 00:02:55,264 --> 00:02:58,768 I ordered dragon cut stones and these are hoof-polished. 46 00:02:59,136 --> 00:03:01,984 I'm sorry, but I've got a full load of deliveries today. 47 00:03:01,984 --> 00:03:04,256 I'm not sure I have time to redo your order. 48 00:03:08,624 --> 00:03:12,608 Of course you don't! Your job is so difficult. 49 00:03:12,976 --> 00:03:16,576 Honestly, I don't know how you keep all those orders straight! 50 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:21,840 It is pretty tough, what with the boxes all being box-shaped. 51 00:03:22,992 --> 00:03:26,384 Oh, yes, and I very much appreciate it. 52 00:03:26,816 --> 00:03:29,040 But if there was any way you could squeeze in 53 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:32,912 one more little delivery, I would be eternally grateful. 54 00:03:36,432 --> 00:03:39,984 Ha ha ha. Well, for you, Rarity, I'll see what I can do. 55 00:03:42,432 --> 00:03:45,790 Rarity, you could sweet talk a filly out of candy! 56 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:49,520 Oh, it was nothing. No pony minds a compliment! 57 00:03:49,984 --> 00:03:53,040 Now, you simply must help me pick out an outfit for tonight. 58 00:03:53,376 --> 00:03:55,280 Something from the new collection, of course. 59 00:04:08,368 --> 00:04:09,568 Let's grab some grub! 60 00:04:15,632 --> 00:04:18,360 Mmmmm. Is that Juniper Phoenix I smell? 61 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:19,712 No, it's broccoli! 62 00:04:21,936 --> 00:04:25,696 Yeah, Juniper Phoenix is one of my favorite stallion colognes. 63 00:04:26,576 --> 00:04:29,456 Mine as well. It's masculine, and yet soft, 64 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:31,936 with the barest hint of floral notes and a -- 65 00:04:31,936 --> 00:04:34,400 Rarity, don't you know who this is? 66 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:42,048 A gentlepony with fabulous taste in colognes and scarves? 67 00:04:43,184 --> 00:04:44,944 It's Wind Rider! 68 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:47,888 Oh! So nice to meet you. 69 00:04:47,888 --> 00:04:50,960 You didn't let me finish! He's a living legend! 70 00:04:51,232 --> 00:04:54,096 He holds the Wonderbolt record in the Mustang Marathon. 71 00:04:54,336 --> 00:04:56,576 Well, that was a long time ago. 72 00:04:56,848 --> 00:04:59,860 Honestly, I can't believe I still hold the record. 73 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:02,530 Wind Rider, I see you met Rainbow Dash! 74 00:05:02,816 --> 00:05:04,912 She's one of our most promising reserves. 75 00:05:05,296 --> 00:05:06,944 She just might beat your record! 76 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:08,256 Really now? 77 00:05:08,432 --> 00:05:11,264 Oh, I'm nowhere near as good as you. 78 00:05:11,584 --> 00:05:14,400 I mean I'm fast, but I don't have the endurance 79 00:05:14,400 --> 00:05:15,648 to go long distances. 80 00:05:16,432 --> 00:05:18,672 Don't be modest. A little practice 81 00:05:18,672 --> 00:05:20,576 and you'll be beating records in no time. 82 00:05:21,984 --> 00:05:25,120 Heh heh. Well, it's nice to meet you fillies. 83 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:28,600 Not as nice as it is to meet you, sir. 84 00:05:30,656 --> 00:05:33,312 I can't believe I just met Wind Rider! 85 00:05:33,610 --> 00:05:35,584 Yeah. He's coming out of retirement 86 00:05:35,584 --> 00:05:37,770 to take the spot of honor in the center of our 87 00:05:37,776 --> 00:05:39,680 aerial flower formation tomorrow! 88 00:05:40,432 --> 00:05:42,528 Really? That's incredible! 89 00:05:47,904 --> 00:05:50,320 Guess I'll just watch Wind Rider being awesome 90 00:05:50,320 --> 00:05:51,536 from the sidelines. 91 00:05:52,096 --> 00:05:54,850 Practice tomorrow is gonna be so boring. 92 00:05:55,136 --> 00:05:57,264 I don't suppose I could keep you company? 93 00:05:58,064 --> 00:05:58,720 You could! 94 00:05:59,008 --> 00:06:01,504 They always let friends and family come watch practices. 95 00:06:02,448 --> 00:06:03,008 Oh! 96 00:06:04,512 --> 00:06:06,928 Sorry about that. Let me help clean that up. 97 00:06:08,768 --> 00:06:11,936 No no. It's almost impossible to get stains out of silk. 98 00:06:12,400 --> 00:06:13,312 But not to worry... 99 00:06:16,048 --> 00:06:17,184 I've come prepared. 100 00:06:21,312 --> 00:06:24,992 That dinner was absolutely divine! Thanks for inviting me. 101 00:06:25,888 --> 00:06:27,950 Ooh! You're staying in the east tower? 102 00:06:28,256 --> 00:06:30,550 Those rooms have the best view of Canterlot. 103 00:06:30,848 --> 00:06:32,120 How lucky are we? 104 00:06:32,576 --> 00:06:35,280 Well, we better get some shuteye before practice. 105 00:06:36,432 --> 00:06:37,776 See you tomorrow, Rarity! 106 00:06:37,968 --> 00:06:39,184 Good night! 107 00:06:48,784 --> 00:06:50,416 Thanks for keeping me company, Rarity. 108 00:06:50,688 --> 00:06:51,552 If you weren't here... 109 00:06:51,984 --> 00:06:54,448 well, I don't know who I'd be talking to right now. 110 00:06:56,736 --> 00:06:57,872 You'd be talking to me. 111 00:06:58,624 --> 00:07:01,152 Rainbow Dash, Spitfire's mom sent a message 112 00:07:01,152 --> 00:07:03,840 that she was sick. She had to leave to take care of her. 113 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:07,152 Oh, no! I hope her mom's OK! 114 00:07:07,552 --> 00:07:12,160 Me too. In the meantime, we need you to fly in her place. 115 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:15,328 L-l-like in the actual show? 116 00:07:15,664 --> 00:07:17,616 Unless Spitfire comes back, yes. 117 00:07:18,544 --> 00:07:20,512 I won't let you down, Soarin! 118 00:07:21,280 --> 00:07:25,152 AAAAH! This is the best thing EVERRR! 119 00:07:25,440 --> 00:07:27,424 Oh, my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! 120 00:07:27,710 --> 00:07:31,440 ♪ I'm gonna get to fly with Wind Rider! And the Wonderbolts! ♪ 121 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:35,280 ♪ Cause I'm the bestest! And I'm awesome! And they know it! ♪ 122 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:36,920 Uhhh. Rainbow Dash? 123 00:07:37,024 --> 00:07:38,848 Sh sh. Let her have this, darling. 124 00:07:53,008 --> 00:07:54,912 Hello, there. Friend or family? 125 00:07:55,184 --> 00:07:57,280 Family. My daughter's a Wonderbolt. 126 00:07:57,536 --> 00:08:00,512 But I don't see her up there. Do you know Spitfire? 127 00:08:00,816 --> 00:08:04,944 Oh, you're Spitfire's mom? But I thought you were sick! 128 00:08:05,312 --> 00:08:05,910 What? 129 00:08:06,192 --> 00:08:07,648 Well, Spitfire got a note from you 130 00:08:07,648 --> 00:08:08,720 saying you weren't feeling well 131 00:08:08,736 --> 00:08:10,704 and she went home to take care of you! 132 00:08:10,992 --> 00:08:12,160 I didn't send a note. 133 00:08:12,592 --> 00:08:14,208 That's so strange. 134 00:08:14,752 --> 00:08:17,616 Stormy Flare? Aren't you supposed to be sick? 135 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:19,024 OK, what's happening? 136 00:08:19,456 --> 00:08:23,280 I don't know, but I do know I didn't send my daughter a note. 137 00:08:23,648 --> 00:08:26,496 Could somepony have sent Spitfire a fake note? 138 00:08:26,944 --> 00:08:28,500 Who would do such a thing? 139 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:31,360 Somepony who wanted her out of the show, I suppose. 140 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:33,344 Why would anypony want that? 141 00:08:33,632 --> 00:08:36,192 Maybe so that they could take her spot. 142 00:08:44,256 --> 00:08:47,296 Me? I would never do that to Spitfire. 143 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:49,024 Why would you think it was me? 144 00:08:49,424 --> 00:08:51,984 I did see you and Spitfire leave the dinner together. 145 00:08:52,272 --> 00:08:53,872 We were room neighbors in the castle! 146 00:08:54,144 --> 00:08:57,728 And you did say you would do anything to fly with Wind Rider! 147 00:08:58,128 --> 00:09:00,640 Yeah, but I didn't mean anything! 148 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:02,672 Spitfire came by my room 149 00:09:02,672 --> 00:09:05,440 and told me she had to go see her mom at around midnight. 150 00:09:05,840 --> 00:09:07,152 Where were you then? 151 00:09:07,808 --> 00:09:11,456 I was asleep at midnight, having this totally amazing dream. 152 00:09:11,744 --> 00:09:14,784 There I was at the arena, flying with Wind Rider 153 00:09:14,784 --> 00:09:17,648 and the Wonderbolts, like I've always wanted to-- 154 00:09:19,568 --> 00:09:21,504 Never mind. Not helping. 155 00:09:26,490 --> 00:09:29,824 Rainbow Dash, if you can prove that somepony else is behind 156 00:09:29,824 --> 00:09:32,528 Spitfire's disappearance before the start of the show, 157 00:09:33,104 --> 00:09:34,770 then you can still fly with us. 158 00:09:35,232 --> 00:09:37,328 In the meantime, Misty Fly, Blaze, 159 00:09:37,560 --> 00:09:40,624 head over to Stormy Flare's house and try to find Spitfire 160 00:09:40,624 --> 00:09:41,470 and bring her back. 161 00:09:43,136 --> 00:09:45,888 I have to warn you, if you sent that letter, 162 00:09:46,192 --> 00:09:48,992 the bylaws are clear; I'd have no choice 163 00:09:48,992 --> 00:09:52,690 but to ban you from the Wonderbolts forever. Understand? 164 00:09:54,112 --> 00:09:58,192 I understand. But how am I gonna prove I didn't send a letter 165 00:09:58,270 --> 00:09:59,520 that I didn't send? 166 00:10:00,160 --> 00:10:01,328 With me! 167 00:10:03,088 --> 00:10:04,912 Detective Rarity is on the case! 168 00:10:05,456 --> 00:10:07,296 And we're going to get to the bottom of this 169 00:10:07,296 --> 00:10:08,940 faster than my costume change! 170 00:10:09,184 --> 00:10:11,248 Yeah, what's with the get-up? 171 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:14,528 Obviously, I am channeling Shadow Spade 172 00:10:14,528 --> 00:10:16,000 through these gorgeous garments. 173 00:10:16,416 --> 00:10:17,984 And she would say that the best way to prove 174 00:10:17,984 --> 00:10:20,736 that you didn't send the letter is to find out whoever did! 175 00:10:21,130 --> 00:10:23,376 First stop, the scene of the crime! 176 00:10:26,880 --> 00:10:29,488 We had a long road ahead of us, Rainbow Dash and I. 177 00:10:30,320 --> 00:10:32,880 Well, not too long because we didn't have much time 178 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:36,288 but the point is, I was up for the challenge. 179 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:44,592 There I was, surveying the crime scene 180 00:10:45,600 --> 00:10:47,376 and looking tres chic while doing it. 181 00:10:51,696 --> 00:10:54,480 This must be the envelope for the letter Spitfire got! 182 00:10:58,448 --> 00:11:03,248 Hmm, these look like hairs from a rainbow mane! 183 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:05,390 That's not good. 184 00:11:08,208 --> 00:11:09,712 Rainbow Dash was getting antsy. 185 00:11:10,128 --> 00:11:11,840 But I had faith I could clear her name 186 00:11:11,840 --> 00:11:13,696 and find the real culprit. 187 00:11:14,768 --> 00:11:15,664 What are you doing? 188 00:11:16,032 --> 00:11:17,744 Huh, oh what? Oh, just thinking thoughts. 189 00:11:19,856 --> 00:11:22,944 Rainbow Dash was right. In order to solve the mystery, 190 00:11:22,940 --> 00:11:27,840 we had to be focused, driven, one hundred percent in the-- 191 00:11:27,840 --> 00:11:29,008 Ooh! 192 00:11:29,296 --> 00:11:31,856 The damask pattern on these curtains is exquisite! 193 00:11:32,256 --> 00:11:35,344 Oh, and this velvet rope holder, oh it's-- 194 00:11:35,744 --> 00:11:37,648 We don't have time to look at the decor! 195 00:11:37,856 --> 00:11:39,600 They're gonna kick me out of the Wonderbolts 196 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:41,024 unless we solve this thing! 197 00:11:41,216 --> 00:11:43,392 I know, Rainbow, and I am on this case 198 00:11:43,392 --> 00:11:44,656 like a charm on a bracelet. 199 00:11:44,928 --> 00:11:46,240 Here's what I'm thinking: 200 00:11:46,528 --> 00:11:49,472 somepony had to bring Spitfire that letter, 201 00:11:49,472 --> 00:11:52,912 which means somepony must have seen them! 202 00:11:56,288 --> 00:11:58,032 I just have a few questions for you 203 00:11:58,464 --> 00:12:01,024 and I'm sure once we get some things cleared up, we'll-- 204 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:03,520 C'mon, Rarity; we don't have all day! 205 00:12:04,192 --> 00:12:06,448 Where were you on the night of last night at midnight? 206 00:12:06,768 --> 00:12:08,512 We were here, guarding the hallway entrance 207 00:12:08,512 --> 00:12:09,424 like we were supposed to. 208 00:12:09,824 --> 00:12:11,280 A likely story. 209 00:12:11,632 --> 00:12:13,296 I'm telling you, we were there all night 210 00:12:13,456 --> 00:12:15,840 and no one went in or out of that hallway. 211 00:12:17,328 --> 00:12:18,048 Except for you. 212 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,520 What are you trying to say? 213 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:22,512 Just that there are only two rooms in the northwest wing: 214 00:12:22,512 --> 00:12:24,140 yours and Spitfire's. 215 00:12:24,496 --> 00:12:28,624 So the only other pony who had access to that wing was you. 216 00:12:30,704 --> 00:12:32,080 The waters were getting choppy. 217 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:35,680 Rainbow Dash's tactics were... well, horrid. 218 00:12:36,368 --> 00:12:38,096 It was time for another approach. 219 00:12:38,816 --> 00:12:41,056 Perhaps I should take it from here. 220 00:12:44,080 --> 00:12:46,976 You castle guards have such a difficult job. 221 00:12:47,568 --> 00:12:51,376 I'm guessing that at times, it can be rather boring. 222 00:12:52,500 --> 00:12:56,000 It is. I've counted all 345 bolts in the ceiling tiles 223 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,248 293 times. 224 00:12:57,808 --> 00:13:01,310 And of course, being a castle guard can be thankless work. 225 00:13:01,824 --> 00:13:04,720 I'm not saying you did, but if you took a break, 226 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:06,704 you more than deserved it. 227 00:13:07,424 --> 00:13:09,952 Aw, you're right, we don't get a lot of recognition 228 00:13:09,952 --> 00:13:10,720 for what we do. 229 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:13,760 Except for last night when somepony was nice enough 230 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:14,890 to leave a cake for us. 231 00:13:15,168 --> 00:13:18,090 So we did take one little break when we ate that cake. 232 00:13:18,528 --> 00:13:19,664 What kind of cake was it? 233 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,104 Cherry with a custard filling. 234 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:22,592 Was the frosting vanilla or chocolate? 235 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:23,104 Chocolate. 236 00:13:23,248 --> 00:13:25,136 Was it decorated with buttercream rosettes? 237 00:13:25,264 --> 00:13:25,856 It was! 238 00:13:26,032 --> 00:13:28,976 Ugh. Who cares how it was decorated? 239 00:13:29,392 --> 00:13:31,360 Rainbow Dash was questioning my methods, 240 00:13:31,504 --> 00:13:33,248 but I knew what I was doing. 241 00:13:33,536 --> 00:13:34,128 Do you? 242 00:13:35,392 --> 00:13:37,910 Oh. Did I say that one out loud? 243 00:13:38,288 --> 00:13:40,980 I mean, even I think I'm guilty at this point. 244 00:13:41,328 --> 00:13:43,424 I really did want to fly in that show! 245 00:13:43,808 --> 00:13:45,552 What if I wrote that note when I was asleep? 246 00:13:46,064 --> 00:13:48,624 Do you know what I do when I sleep? Because I sure don't! 247 00:13:48,864 --> 00:13:52,544 Oh, calm down, Rainbow Dash. We'll get to the bottom of this. 248 00:13:53,088 --> 00:13:54,896 There's only one bakery in Canterlot 249 00:13:54,890 --> 00:13:57,056 that makes a chocolate cherry cake with custard filling 250 00:13:57,056 --> 00:13:59,296 and buttercream frosting rosettes, and that's... 251 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:02,512 ...Cinnamon Chai's Tea and Cake Shop! 252 00:14:03,584 --> 00:14:05,940 Hello, how can I help you? 253 00:14:06,256 --> 00:14:08,512 I've heard you have the best chocolate cherry custard cake 254 00:14:08,512 --> 00:14:10,592 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town! 255 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:13,184 Oh! You travel in the right circles. 256 00:14:13,392 --> 00:14:16,032 We have the only chocolate cherry custard cake 257 00:14:16,032 --> 00:14:18,496 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town. 258 00:14:19,696 --> 00:14:21,936 Oh, no! But somepony's already bought it. 259 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:23,680 Who was the lucky pony? 260 00:14:25,392 --> 00:14:26,992 I can't even say! 261 00:14:27,230 --> 00:14:29,904 Why? Because it was somepony famous? 262 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:32,656 No! Because it was hard to tell. 263 00:14:34,272 --> 00:14:37,168 She was wearing a trenchcoat, sunglasses, and a scarf 264 00:14:37,168 --> 00:14:39,696 around her head that covered most of her face. 265 00:14:39,968 --> 00:14:44,000 But I do remember she had a really deep, raspy voice. 266 00:14:44,208 --> 00:14:46,224 What do you mean raspy? 267 00:14:46,656 --> 00:14:48,800 Well, kinda like yours. 268 00:14:50,416 --> 00:14:52,448 If there's anything else you can remember, dish! 269 00:14:53,088 --> 00:14:55,600 Well, have I got a story for you! 270 00:14:55,952 --> 00:14:57,824 The pony who bought the cake threw a big fit 271 00:14:57,824 --> 00:15:01,264 when she accidentally got chocolate ganache on her scarf. 272 00:15:01,408 --> 00:15:04,512 That's terrible! What color was the scarf? 273 00:15:04,976 --> 00:15:08,800 White. No, maybe more of an ivory. 274 00:15:09,264 --> 00:15:10,464 You don't say! 275 00:15:10,672 --> 00:15:13,792 I can't believe you're talking fashion at a time like this. 276 00:15:14,160 --> 00:15:17,408 Rainbow, don't panic. I need you to trust me. 277 00:15:17,580 --> 00:15:20,832 Trust you? You've spent more time changing clothes 278 00:15:20,830 --> 00:15:23,664 than trying to help me. I'm doomed! 279 00:15:24,336 --> 00:15:26,608 No, you're not. Come on! 280 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:40,336 Rainbow Dash was obviously upset but I had all my ducks in a row, 281 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:42,160 except for one. 282 00:15:43,104 --> 00:15:45,920 She was not going to like it, but there was only one way 283 00:15:45,920 --> 00:15:48,720 to find out if my suspicions were correct. 284 00:15:53,760 --> 00:15:54,704 We looked everywhere, 285 00:15:54,928 --> 00:15:56,816 but Spitfire wasn't at her mom's house. 286 00:15:57,072 --> 00:15:58,016 Where could she be? 287 00:16:00,800 --> 00:16:02,272 I've found the culprit! 288 00:16:04,928 --> 00:16:08,928 Somepony sent Spitfire away and framed Rainbow Dash for it. 289 00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:14,800 And that pony was none other than... WIND RIDER! 290 00:16:21,136 --> 00:16:24,176 Rarity, I can't believe you would accuse Wind Rider 291 00:16:24,176 --> 00:16:25,040 of framing me. 292 00:16:25,344 --> 00:16:27,840 He's a living legend, for pony's sake! 293 00:16:28,128 --> 00:16:30,336 All the evidence points to him. 294 00:16:31,248 --> 00:16:33,440 What evidence could you possibly have? 295 00:16:33,744 --> 00:16:36,512 All you did was ask about cake, admire decor, 296 00:16:36,512 --> 00:16:38,608 and change outfits a gazillion times. 297 00:16:38,768 --> 00:16:39,632 Let me explain. 298 00:16:40,064 --> 00:16:42,432 I never believed you would send Spitfire away. 299 00:16:42,736 --> 00:16:45,744 And when we found the rainbow hairs in Spitfire's room, 300 00:16:46,176 --> 00:16:49,584 I could tell they didn't fall out; they were cut! 301 00:16:50,864 --> 00:16:53,264 No pony loses hair in a chunk. 302 00:16:53,744 --> 00:16:56,272 And look at the ends; it's a straight line! 303 00:16:56,480 --> 00:16:58,384 They were clearly cut with shears! 304 00:16:58,656 --> 00:17:00,640 Which means somepony planted it. 305 00:17:01,184 --> 00:17:03,584 Then, when we were examining Spitfire's room... 306 00:17:04,112 --> 00:17:08,032 ...I smelled something on the envelope. Juniper Phoenix! 307 00:17:08,336 --> 00:17:10,260 Wind Rider's cologne of choice. 308 00:17:10,750 --> 00:17:14,944 Then, in the castle hallway, I noticed some of the damask 309 00:17:14,944 --> 00:17:17,104 curtains fell out of their velvet rope holder, 310 00:17:17,296 --> 00:17:20,544 indicating that somepony had been hiding behind them, 311 00:17:20,880 --> 00:17:23,472 perhaps after they dropped off the fake letter. 312 00:17:23,792 --> 00:17:26,224 Juniper Phoenix is a very popular fragrance 313 00:17:26,528 --> 00:17:28,544 and anypony could have moved those curtains. 314 00:17:28,880 --> 00:17:31,920 Precisely why I questioned the castle guards. 315 00:17:32,272 --> 00:17:34,400 They were at their post at the entrance to the hallway 316 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:37,632 all night except for a small window of time 317 00:17:37,632 --> 00:17:39,760 when somepony brought them cake. 318 00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:44,816 A cake that was ordered by a girl pony with a raspy voice. 319 00:17:45,104 --> 00:17:47,344 Whoever ordered the cake got a chocolate stain 320 00:17:47,344 --> 00:17:51,280 on their ivory scarf, and I couldn't help but notice 321 00:17:51,552 --> 00:17:54,128 Wind Rider's scarf is tied in a tight Windsor knot 322 00:17:54,384 --> 00:17:56,464 instead of its usual loose slipknot. 323 00:17:56,800 --> 00:18:01,744 And why is that? Is it to hide... the chocolate stain? 324 00:18:04,064 --> 00:18:05,632 This is preposterous. 325 00:18:05,888 --> 00:18:08,640 Wonderbolts, you don't believe a word of this, right? 326 00:18:09,392 --> 00:18:12,416 Just admit it! You're as guilty of framing Rainbow Dash 327 00:18:12,416 --> 00:18:14,608 as you are of ruining that ivory scarf! 328 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:18,352 Fine. You caught me! I did it. 329 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:20,800 But why, Wind Rider? 330 00:18:21,136 --> 00:18:22,848 Is it because I took the last broccoli 331 00:18:22,848 --> 00:18:25,500 at the dinner and you really really wanted it? 332 00:18:26,224 --> 00:18:28,528 No. It was because he was afraid 333 00:18:28,656 --> 00:18:31,856 that you would break his long distance Wonderbolt record. 334 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,112 I heard him when Spitfire said 335 00:18:34,112 --> 00:18:35,664 you were close to breaking his record. 336 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,400 He said and I quote, "heh heh." 337 00:18:39,120 --> 00:18:41,152 That's the polite but disingenuous laugh you make 338 00:18:41,152 --> 00:18:43,520 when you want to seem happy but really you're not. 339 00:18:43,952 --> 00:18:45,872 I thought if I could get Rainbow Dash 340 00:18:45,872 --> 00:18:47,552 kicked out of the Wonderbolts forever, 341 00:18:47,952 --> 00:18:49,690 my record would be preserved. 342 00:18:50,336 --> 00:18:53,160 Really? That is so not cool. 343 00:18:53,440 --> 00:18:56,720 I thought you were the coolest Wonderbolt ever until now. 344 00:18:57,104 --> 00:18:59,616 I did what I had to do to protect my record. 345 00:18:59,904 --> 00:19:02,272 Sometimes, you gotta play dirty to be the best. 346 00:19:02,592 --> 00:19:04,752 That's not what being a Wonderbolt is all about. 347 00:19:05,088 --> 00:19:06,048 She's right! 348 00:19:06,512 --> 00:19:08,240 Wonderbolts look out for each other. 349 00:19:08,672 --> 00:19:11,360 Which reminds me, where is Spitfire? 350 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:14,176 I sent her the letter pretending to be Stormy Flare. 351 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:16,944 I told her I had Pegasitus and the only cure 352 00:19:16,944 --> 00:19:19,360 is the Ice Iris in the Crystal Mountains. 353 00:19:19,632 --> 00:19:21,664 No wonder she's been gone so long. 354 00:19:21,856 --> 00:19:24,848 Ice Irises are almost impossible to find in spring! 355 00:19:25,180 --> 00:19:28,096 The Crystal Mountains are too far for anypony to make it there 356 00:19:28,096 --> 00:19:29,968 and back before the Royal Garden opening. 357 00:19:30,448 --> 00:19:33,830 Rainbow Dash, we need you to fly in Spitfire's place. 358 00:19:34,240 --> 00:19:37,632 But Spitfire shouldn't have to miss this. I'm gonna get her. 359 00:19:37,936 --> 00:19:39,360 Well, you'll never make it in time! 360 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:41,936 Then there's no time to lose! 361 00:19:46,736 --> 00:19:48,576 Rainbow Dash is still gone! 362 00:19:48,736 --> 00:19:49,472 Oh, don't panic. 363 00:19:49,776 --> 00:19:52,368 If I know Rainbow Dash, she'll come through. 364 00:19:57,536 --> 00:20:00,496 Spitfire, you're back! I can't believe you made it! 365 00:20:00,784 --> 00:20:04,272 Oh, I wouldn't have, if Rainbow hadn't found me so fast. 366 00:20:04,688 --> 00:20:06,336 Gave me enough time to fly back! 367 00:20:07,024 --> 00:20:09,168 Rare, I couldn't have done it without you. 368 00:20:09,392 --> 00:20:11,168 And I'm sorry I doubted you. 369 00:20:11,520 --> 00:20:13,600 But why didn't you tell me what you were doing? 370 00:20:13,872 --> 00:20:16,032 Well, I didn't want to get your hopes up until I was sure. 371 00:20:16,448 --> 00:20:18,864 And I couldn't be sure until I saw that chocolate stain. 372 00:20:19,264 --> 00:20:20,610 Thank you for believing in me... 373 00:20:21,104 --> 00:20:24,704 ...even when I was doubting you. I'm some friend, huh? 374 00:20:25,184 --> 00:20:26,880 Actually, you're quite a good friend. 375 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:28,224 You went to get Spitfire, 376 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:30,320 even though it meant you couldn't fly today. 377 00:20:31,568 --> 00:20:33,340 I'll get my chance one day. 378 00:20:33,648 --> 00:20:37,536 Or today. How'd you like Wind Rider's spot in the show? 379 00:20:39,008 --> 00:20:41,300 What? You can't do this to me. 380 00:20:41,680 --> 00:20:44,288 I'm one of the greatest Wonderbolts there ever was! 381 00:20:44,704 --> 00:20:47,856 Not anymore. For attempting to frame Rainbow Dash, 382 00:20:48,048 --> 00:20:51,152 I hereby strip you of your Wonderbolt status! 383 00:20:53,792 --> 00:20:56,208 So would you like to fly with us? 384 00:20:56,864 --> 00:21:00,390 Would I? Woo-hoo! Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah! 385 00:21:00,390 --> 00:21:03,328 Uh-huh, Uh-huh! Yeah! Oh, YEAH! 386 00:21:03,328 --> 00:21:04,940 Uh, Rainbow Dash? 387 00:21:07,120 --> 00:21:08,224 Coming! 388 00:21:13,136 --> 00:21:15,280 So my friend got her moment in the sun. 389 00:21:15,712 --> 00:21:18,256 Or the center of an aerial flower as the case may be. 390 00:21:19,280 --> 00:21:21,952 And as for me? I got a chance to show off my 391 00:21:21,952 --> 00:21:23,696 Femme Mystique Chic collection! 392 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,136 That's nice, dear. 393 00:21:26,048 --> 00:21:27,904 Oh. Did I say that out loud?