1 00:00:04,940 --> 00:00:06,840 I hope Shining Armor and Princess Cadance 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:07,980 don't think it's too soon for me 3 00:00:08,020 --> 00:00:10,070 to come back to the Crystal Empire for a visit. 4 00:00:10,360 --> 00:00:12,540 But I just know Flurry Heart's grown so much already. 5 00:00:12,980 --> 00:00:14,360 I wonder if I'll even recognize her. 6 00:00:15,260 --> 00:00:17,440 She's the only baby they have, Twilight. 7 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:20,110 I think it'll be pretty easy to figure out who she is. 8 00:00:20,860 --> 00:00:21,460 Mm. 9 00:00:22,080 --> 00:00:25,420 Sorry, I know you want to visit your niece as much as possible 10 00:00:25,460 --> 00:00:27,220 and I'm excited to see Sunburst again. 11 00:00:27,640 --> 00:00:28,940 I just don't want to fall behind 12 00:00:28,980 --> 00:00:31,060 on my friendship lessons back home. 13 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:34,400 Starlight, your work in Ponyville isn't going anywhere. 14 00:00:34,740 --> 00:00:37,100 Besides, I think we all know you can learn 15 00:00:37,140 --> 00:00:39,100 about friendship anywhere, right Spike? 16 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:42,920 Spike? Who's Spike? 17 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:46,740 [Pfft] Uh you're Spike, Spike. 18 00:00:46,980 --> 00:00:49,110 And why are you dressed like that? 19 00:00:49,720 --> 00:00:51,320 Guys! You're blowing my cover. 20 00:00:52,500 --> 00:00:53,780 How'd you even know it was me? 21 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:58,300 Because you're YOU-- in a coat, hat, and glasses. 22 00:00:58,720 --> 00:01:00,240 Also, we're the only ones here. 23 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:02,460 Right. 24 00:01:03,060 --> 00:01:05,280 Spike, why do you need a disguise? 25 00:01:05,760 --> 00:01:07,560 The last time we came to the Crystal Empire. 26 00:01:07,660 --> 00:01:09,420 there was a lot going on with the new baby 27 00:01:09,460 --> 00:01:10,320 and the Crystalling, 28 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:12,040 but I still got mobbed in the street. 29 00:01:13,020 --> 00:01:15,120 I wouldn't say "mobbed." 30 00:01:15,680 --> 00:01:17,740 And this is just a family visit. 31 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:20,360 I wouldn't want the presence of "Spike the Brave and Glorious" 32 00:01:20,480 --> 00:01:22,380 to turn it into some kind of circus. 33 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:25,380 We get it. The Crystal Ponies adore you. 34 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:28,260 He did save the Empire. Twice. 35 00:01:29,060 --> 00:01:31,260 But still, I don't think your presence 36 00:01:31,300 --> 00:01:33,060 will turn our visit into a circus. 37 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:36,140 Not if I find the right disguise, it won't. 38 00:01:46,620 --> 00:01:53,520 Hearing impaired subtitles By YayPonies We have crystal muffins! https://yp1.yayponies.no/ 39 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:24,000 Uh disguise or not, Spike, I don't think you need to worry 40 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:27,140 about being mobbed. Nopony's here. 41 00:02:27,620 --> 00:02:28,680 [bird screech] 42 00:02:29,180 --> 00:02:30,480 Spike: It's like a ghost town. 43 00:02:31,060 --> 00:02:33,660 Twilight: I've got a bad feeling about this. 44 00:02:34,260 --> 00:02:39,340 ♪ [eerie music] ♪ 45 00:02:39,480 --> 00:02:42,180 Yeah, this is weird. 46 00:02:42,820 --> 00:02:44,940 I guess I don't need the disguise after all. 47 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,560 [cheering] 48 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:50,260 It's Spike, the Brave and Glorious! 49 00:02:50,700 --> 00:02:53,200 He's come to save us yet again! 50 00:02:53,500 --> 00:02:55,780 [cheering] Spike! Spike! Spike! 51 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:57,100 Save you from what? 52 00:02:57,860 --> 00:02:59,300 Yeah. What's going on? 53 00:02:59,460 --> 00:03:01,000 Why was everypony hiding? 54 00:03:01,940 --> 00:03:05,040 It sure looks like Princess Twilight and her pupil. 55 00:03:05,600 --> 00:03:07,380 But how can we be sure? 56 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:11,560 We can't. Either one of them could be the-- you know. 57 00:03:14,380 --> 00:03:19,320 [gasp] What if this isn't [gasp] the real Spike!? 58 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:21,180 EVERYPONY RUN! 59 00:03:22,540 --> 00:03:23,360 Awww! 60 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:28,160 OK. Something strange is definitely going on. 61 00:03:28,720 --> 00:03:30,640 Ugh, you think? 62 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:35,780 Who goes there? 63 00:03:36,060 --> 00:03:39,340 Um... you don't recognize the Princess of Friendship? 64 00:03:39,980 --> 00:03:41,500 Of course we recognize her. 65 00:03:41,820 --> 00:03:44,060 But that doesn't mean it's really her. 66 00:03:45,700 --> 00:03:48,200 It's OK, guys. They're with me. 67 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:50,500 And any friend of Spike the Brave and Glorious 68 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:53,600 is a friend of the Crystal Empire, am I right? 69 00:03:55,220 --> 00:03:58,160 Huh. It does look like him. 70 00:03:58,380 --> 00:03:59,960 Well, it would, wouldn't it? 71 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:02,800 I'm sorry, but we'll need to see some proof of identification. 72 00:04:03,380 --> 00:04:05,340 We'll take care of things from here. 73 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:10,710 Oh Cadance, thank goodness! What's going on? 74 00:04:11,340 --> 00:04:15,240 We can explain, Twilly if it really is you. 75 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:19,960 "Sunshine, Sunshine--" 76 00:04:20,080 --> 00:04:24,200 "--Lady bugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" 77 00:04:26,180 --> 00:04:28,780 It's OK, everypony. It's her. 78 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:35,420 Of course it's her. What's all this about? 79 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:37,760 A Changeling's been spotted nearby. 80 00:04:38,020 --> 00:04:39,220 A Changeling!? 81 00:04:39,260 --> 00:04:40,160 That's not good. 82 00:04:40,260 --> 00:04:41,580 No. It's not. 83 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:44,180 After Queen Chrysalis took my place at our wedding 84 00:04:44,220 --> 00:04:46,400 and invaded Canterlot with her army of minions, 85 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:48,820 we're not taking any chances. 86 00:04:49,300 --> 00:04:50,900 Changelings feed off of love, 87 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:52,840 and ever since Flurry Heart's Crystalling, 88 00:04:52,900 --> 00:04:56,180 the Empire is filled with more love than anywhere in Equestria. 89 00:04:56,480 --> 00:04:58,300 It's possible they've come for the baby. 90 00:04:59,040 --> 00:05:02,060 That's why we've posted the extra guards and why we're-- 91 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:03,460 --checking everypony's identity. 92 00:05:04,220 --> 00:05:06,280 I'm sorry for all of this. 93 00:05:06,500 --> 00:05:08,980 Flurry Heart's really been looking forward to seeing you. 94 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:11,660 [gurgle] 95 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,120 Oh! She's gotten so big! 96 00:05:14,460 --> 00:05:17,180 Starlight and I will do whatever we can to help protect her. 97 00:05:18,160 --> 00:05:22,050 To be honest, having you here is already a big relief. 98 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:24,440 [whispering] 99 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:27,980 The Royal Guards were wondering if Spike, 100 00:05:28,020 --> 00:05:29,120 the Brave and Glorious, 101 00:05:29,260 --> 00:05:31,220 would like to join in the search for the Changeling. 102 00:05:31,700 --> 00:05:32,730 Really? 103 00:05:33,380 --> 00:05:35,760 Uh, I don't know if that's such a good idea, Spike. 104 00:05:36,120 --> 00:05:37,480 It sounds dangerous. 105 00:05:37,820 --> 00:05:40,620 Come on, Twilight. This is Spike the Brave and Glorious 106 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:44,160 you're talking to. Have you ever known me to run from danger? 107 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:45,780 Ummmm... 108 00:05:46,120 --> 00:05:47,700 He'll be safe with our guards. 109 00:05:48,100 --> 00:05:51,320 Or will your guards be safe with me? 110 00:05:52,240 --> 00:05:52,980 [sigh] 111 00:05:55,780 --> 00:05:57,180 Spike, the Brave and Glorious. 112 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:59,200 You've faced the evil Changelings before. 113 00:05:59,420 --> 00:06:00,300 What can you tell us? 114 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:05,860 Oh. Um. Well, they are Changelings, so they can change. 115 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:08,640 Do you hear that? These monsters can look like any of us, 116 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:11,580 so be on guard, guards. Even more than normal. 117 00:06:12,120 --> 00:06:14,780 And they could be anywhere. 118 00:06:15,860 --> 00:06:18,620 So we should cover as much ground as possible. 119 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:21,620 You, search that way! 120 00:06:21,640 --> 00:06:22,320 [whoosh] 121 00:06:22,380 --> 00:06:24,260 And you search that way! 122 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:25,460 [whoosh] 123 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:31,660 And I'll just search here, I guess. 124 00:06:32,120 --> 00:06:33,600 Not many places to hide. 125 00:06:35,280 --> 00:06:37,390 Unless that rock is a Changeling. 126 00:06:37,920 --> 00:06:41,160 OK, "rock", how do I know you're really a rock? 127 00:06:42,420 --> 00:06:46,600 Hmm not talking, huh? Well, you can't fool me. 128 00:06:47,380 --> 00:06:48,040 Whoa! 129 00:06:48,320 --> 00:06:53,810 [screaming] 130 00:06:54,700 --> 00:06:55,520 [grunt] 131 00:06:59,060 --> 00:07:01,840 Whew. [kissing noises] 132 00:07:02,780 --> 00:07:06,420 OK. Maybe it's time Spike the Brave and Glorious 133 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:08,840 went back to, ah, protect those guards. 134 00:07:09,600 --> 00:07:10,400 [surprised yell] 135 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:12,680 Phew. Just my reflection. 136 00:07:14,780 --> 00:07:15,560 Huh? 137 00:07:20,740 --> 00:07:24,940 Ha hah! Hmm, just my imagination, I guess. 138 00:07:25,060 --> 00:07:25,820 [thud] 139 00:07:29,820 --> 00:07:32,100 AUGGGGGHHHH! 140 00:07:33,620 --> 00:07:37,340 Ch-ch-ch-changeling!! 141 00:07:39,580 --> 00:07:41,380 No, wait! Come back! 142 00:07:41,440 --> 00:07:42,840 AAAAHHHHHH! 143 00:07:43,980 --> 00:07:47,100 AAAAHHHHHH! 144 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:49,830 This is unexpected. 145 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:54,580 The ice is pretty slippery. 146 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:57,760 I wouldn't want you to get hurt because of me. 147 00:07:59,180 --> 00:08:00,980 You... saved me? 148 00:08:01,540 --> 00:08:05,120 It's OK. I know you don't want to be friends. 149 00:08:05,980 --> 00:08:06,920 Wait! 150 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:11,880 I don't understand. Changelings are supposed to be evil, right? 151 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:16,360 Evil? Oh, not me. All I've ever wanted is a friend. 152 00:08:17,300 --> 00:08:20,700 From the moment I first split my egg in the nursery hive. 153 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:25,500 [hissing] 154 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:35,340 I was part of the attack on Canterlot 155 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:36,500 during the Royal Wedding. 156 00:08:36,750 --> 00:08:39,017 But I'd never seen true friendship like that, 157 00:08:39,140 --> 00:08:41,800 and I couldn't just steal it and feed on its love. 158 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:43,580 I wanted to share it! 159 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:49,420 After that, I knew I couldn't live with my kind anymore. 160 00:08:49,900 --> 00:08:52,320 I set off looking for love to share. But-- 161 00:08:52,900 --> 00:08:53,940 But what? 162 00:08:54,420 --> 00:08:55,920 I'm starving! 163 00:08:56,180 --> 00:08:59,380 And there's so much love in the Crystal Empire right now. 164 00:08:59,570 --> 00:09:03,760 It's what drew me here, but it's driving me crazy! 165 00:09:04,100 --> 00:09:05,840 That would be from the Royal Crystalling. 166 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:08,100 It's pretty much a giant outpouring of light and love 167 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:08,800 for a new baby. 168 00:09:09,940 --> 00:09:14,210 [hiss] Oh, sorry. I'm just so hungry. 169 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:17,680 If I had a friend, maybe the love we shared could sustain me, 170 00:09:17,740 --> 00:09:20,540 but I don't think the Crystal Ponies want to be friends. 171 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:26,040 What if I told you there was somepony they respect and admire 172 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:29,040 so much, he could convince them to give it a try? 173 00:09:29,500 --> 00:09:30,780 If only that were true! 174 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:35,640 It is! I mean, I am. It's ME! Spike! 175 00:09:38,140 --> 00:09:41,760 Spike? The Brave and Glorious? I'm sure you've heard of me. 176 00:09:42,140 --> 00:09:45,860 No, but I was raised by an evil queen. I'm Thorax. 177 00:09:46,340 --> 00:09:48,540 I can't believe you want to help me. 178 00:09:48,780 --> 00:09:52,240 Why? Hasn't anypony ever just been nice to you? 179 00:09:53,480 --> 00:09:59,740 [hiss] Sorry! Sorry! Kindness like that kind of brings it out. 180 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:02,220 Do you still want to be my friend? 181 00:10:02,420 --> 00:10:06,070 Of course! And I am one hundred percent sure 182 00:10:06,100 --> 00:10:08,740 I can get the whole Crystal Empire to be your friend too. 183 00:10:08,940 --> 00:10:11,140 [hiss] 184 00:10:11,500 --> 00:10:15,180 But, maybe I should just uh, talk to them first. 185 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:19,480 What do you mean? Did you see the Changeling? 186 00:10:19,780 --> 00:10:21,400 Did you defeat the evil creature? 187 00:10:21,760 --> 00:10:23,960 Defeating a Changeling would be brave, 188 00:10:24,420 --> 00:10:26,260 but do you know what would be glorious? 189 00:10:26,340 --> 00:10:28,220 Defeating two Changelings? 190 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:30,640 Defeating all the Changelings? 191 00:10:31,460 --> 00:10:33,230 Not having to fight the Changeling at all 192 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:35,320 because I made friends with him. 193 00:10:35,830 --> 00:10:42,020 Ha hah! Oh. Wow. For a second I thought you were serious! 194 00:10:42,309 --> 00:10:47,145 Ha ha! Could you imagine? Friends with a Changeling? 195 00:10:47,420 --> 00:10:50,080 I am serious. He wants to be friends. 196 00:10:50,380 --> 00:10:54,260 Ha ha ha! Right! 197 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:56,750 Not only are you Spike the Brave and Glorious, 198 00:10:56,860 --> 00:10:59,890 you're also Spike the Hilarious! Ha ha! 199 00:11:00,020 --> 00:11:02,820 I'm not joking. The Changeling is nice. 200 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:06,760 HA HA HA! 201 00:11:06,820 --> 00:11:09,520 I'm sorry. But I don't think it's funny. 202 00:11:09,700 --> 00:11:12,600 The Changeling Queen, Chrysalis, kidnapped Cadance 203 00:11:12,720 --> 00:11:14,030 and cast a spell on me. 204 00:11:17,380 --> 00:11:20,660 There's no such thing as a nice Changeling. 205 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:26,440 You're right, Shining Armor. Sorry. That was a... bad joke. 206 00:11:28,900 --> 00:11:32,100 So? So! What did they say? How many new friends do I have? 207 00:11:32,260 --> 00:11:36,260 Well... it didn't go exactly the way I thought. 208 00:11:38,764 --> 00:11:43,168 Uh, I understand. Well, thanks for trying. 209 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:45,680 I-I guess it's not surprising. 210 00:11:46,040 --> 00:11:48,700 How can you expect ponies who look like this. 211 00:11:49,620 --> 00:11:53,080 To trust something that looks like this? 212 00:11:54,760 --> 00:11:56,880 I think I might know. 213 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:07,220 Spike, if you're done searching for the Changeling, 214 00:12:07,280 --> 00:12:08,800 Starlight and I could use your help. 215 00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:11,360 We're working on a protection spell for Flurry Heart 216 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:13,540 and nopony takes notes like you. 217 00:12:15,120 --> 00:12:16,860 Uh actually, Twilight, 218 00:12:17,130 --> 00:12:19,660 I wanted to introduce you to my friend, um... 219 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,940 ...Crystal! ...Hoof! 220 00:12:23,660 --> 00:12:26,720 Crystal Hoof, my good friend, Crystal Hoof. 221 00:12:27,500 --> 00:12:28,780 Nice to meet you. 222 00:12:29,460 --> 00:12:33,600 Oh. Well, it's nice to meet you too. How do you know Spike? 223 00:12:34,160 --> 00:12:36,750 Oh, Spike and I go way back-- 224 00:12:36,780 --> 00:12:38,080 --to the Equestria Games. 225 00:12:38,290 --> 00:12:41,720 That's when we met. We've been pen pals ever since. 226 00:12:42,129 --> 00:12:45,830 Pen pals! Spike, you could have been using my pen pal quill set! 227 00:12:45,860 --> 00:12:47,460 Why didn't you tell me? 228 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:50,800 Well, I-I pretty much only write to him 229 00:12:50,860 --> 00:12:52,780 when you and Starlight are studying. 230 00:12:53,020 --> 00:12:56,200 I like to brag to all my friends about my letters 231 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:58,460 from Spike the Brave and Glorious. 232 00:12:58,780 --> 00:13:01,620 [forced laughter] 233 00:13:02,260 --> 00:13:04,200 Well, I'm sure Starlight and I can manage, 234 00:13:04,260 --> 00:13:06,040 if you want to spend time with your friend. 235 00:13:06,420 --> 00:13:09,260 Great! Crystal Hoof promised to take me around the city. 236 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:12,450 Ha! That was amazing! 237 00:13:12,880 --> 00:13:13,920 I told ya. 238 00:13:14,180 --> 00:13:16,990 ♪♪ 239 00:13:24,870 --> 00:13:27,939 [no audio over music] 240 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:40,140 [laughter] 241 00:13:44,660 --> 00:13:47,920 Crystal Hoof is nearly as entertaining as Spike himself! 242 00:13:49,640 --> 00:13:53,660 Ah! This place is everything I've ever dreamed of. 243 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:55,800 But I can't keep pretending 244 00:13:55,860 --> 00:13:58,340 to be a Crystal Pony forever, can I? 245 00:13:59,160 --> 00:14:01,820 Relax, you're winning them over. 246 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:05,260 Pretty soon, nopony will care that you're a Changeling. 247 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:06,800 Spike! 248 00:14:09,820 --> 00:14:12,040 Twilight told me you were off with a friend. 249 00:14:12,740 --> 00:14:13,860 [nervous laugh] 250 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:17,300 And any friend of Spike the Brave and Glorious 251 00:14:17,340 --> 00:14:18,460 is a friend of mine. 252 00:14:21,880 --> 00:14:24,020 [baby gurgle] 253 00:14:24,300 --> 00:14:26,720 Oh she's so beautiful! 254 00:14:27,140 --> 00:14:34,230 There's so much LOVE around her. I-- I-- [roar]! 255 00:14:36,540 --> 00:14:43,460 I, [hiss], I'm so [hiss] sorry! I can't-can't [hiss] stop. 256 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:45,760 Spike, get away from the Changeling! 257 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:48,840 Wait! No! You don't understand. 258 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:52,550 This Changeling replaced your friend to get close to the baby. 259 00:14:52,680 --> 00:14:55,400 What other explanation could there be? 260 00:14:55,562 --> 00:14:58,396 ♪ [dramatic] ♪ 261 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:00,331 [roar] 262 00:15:00,380 --> 00:15:01,140 I don't know. 263 00:15:04,069 --> 00:15:06,471 After it! Don't let the Changeling escape! 264 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:08,400 I hope your friend is OK. 265 00:15:10,880 --> 00:15:13,200 Yeah... me too. 266 00:15:16,920 --> 00:15:20,800 ♪ [dramatic] ♪ 267 00:15:20,860 --> 00:15:23,180 Spike, you should go find Crystal Hoof 268 00:15:23,220 --> 00:15:24,480 while we hunt down the Changeling. 269 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:27,000 I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to see me. 270 00:15:27,380 --> 00:15:31,860 Spread out! The Changeling is probably still nearby. 271 00:15:32,360 --> 00:15:34,840 [galloping hooves] 272 00:15:34,900 --> 00:15:36,820 Actually, I'm pretty sure he ran 273 00:15:36,860 --> 00:15:38,900 as far away from here as possible. 274 00:15:39,620 --> 00:15:42,220 But I bet I know where! 275 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:45,560 Thorax? Hello? 276 00:15:46,520 --> 00:15:50,260 I just want to apologize. I should have stood up for you. 277 00:15:51,220 --> 00:15:55,180 Aw, come on, Thorax. I know you're in here. 278 00:15:55,989 --> 00:15:59,390 Leave me alone! [hiss] 279 00:15:59,440 --> 00:16:04,120 [scream] Um... little help? 280 00:16:04,320 --> 00:16:08,840 Why do you think I would help you? I'm an evil Changeling! 281 00:16:09,060 --> 00:16:10,760 Because you're my friend. 282 00:16:11,660 --> 00:16:13,900 I just wish I had been one to you. 283 00:16:14,070 --> 00:16:15,380 Ahhhhhhhhhh! 284 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:23,520 It's OK. I know it's hard. 285 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:26,600 Everyone in the Crystal Empire loves you. 286 00:16:27,080 --> 00:16:30,020 I couldn't ask you to give that up for me. 287 00:16:30,520 --> 00:16:31,840 You don't have to ask. 288 00:16:32,250 --> 00:16:33,360 What are you going to do? 289 00:16:34,140 --> 00:16:36,540 What I should have done in the first place. 290 00:16:37,780 --> 00:16:39,120 Let's move, move, move, move. 291 00:16:39,140 --> 00:16:43,480 Have you checked there? Look around that corner. 292 00:16:43,540 --> 00:16:45,500 ♪ [suspenseful] ♪ 293 00:16:45,580 --> 00:16:47,760 I know it's bad that there's a Changeling around, 294 00:16:47,800 --> 00:16:50,400 but is all this really necessary? 295 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,160 If there's one Changeling, 296 00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:54,380 there may well be a whole army on the way. 297 00:16:54,580 --> 00:16:56,860 True, but Starlight has a point. 298 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:58,620 This is getting a little out of hand. 299 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:02,750 I understand, but I don't know what else we can do. 300 00:17:02,860 --> 00:17:03,680 I do! 301 00:17:05,340 --> 00:17:06,940 [gasps] 302 00:17:07,040 --> 00:17:10,580 Spike! What are you doing? Get away from that thing! 303 00:17:10,900 --> 00:17:15,940 No. He's not a thing. His name is Thorax. And he's my friend. 304 00:17:16,180 --> 00:17:19,180 [gasps] 305 00:17:23,920 --> 00:17:26,770 ♪♪ 306 00:17:31,310 --> 00:17:36,940 ♪ Would you say I'm a hero, glorious and brave ♪ 307 00:17:38,220 --> 00:17:43,060 ♪ If I told you something you wouldn't believe? ♪ 308 00:17:44,500 --> 00:17:50,820 ♪ That sometimes I'm scared and I can make mistakes ♪ 309 00:17:51,300 --> 00:17:57,760 ♪ And I'm not so heroic, it seems ♪ 310 00:17:58,220 --> 00:18:01,360 ♪ But if day can turn to night ♪ 311 00:18:01,710 --> 00:18:04,620 ♪ And the darkness turn to light ♪ 312 00:18:05,460 --> 00:18:11,680 ♪ Then why can't we imagine a Changeling can change? ♪ 313 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:17,720 ♪ No two ponies are exactly the same ♪ 314 00:18:18,420 --> 00:18:23,580 ♪ No two snowflakes ever match their design ♪ 315 00:18:25,570 --> 00:18:32,040 ♪ And I thought I was strong, but I was nothing but wrong, ♪ 316 00:18:32,140 --> 00:18:38,850 ♪ When I forgot to be friendly and kind. ♪ 317 00:18:38,880 --> 00:18:42,160 ♪ But if day can turn to night ♪ 318 00:18:42,300 --> 00:18:45,700 ♪ And the darkness turn to light ♪ 319 00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:51,940 ♪ Then why can't we imagine a Changeling can change? ♪ 320 00:18:53,630 --> 00:18:59,440 ♪ Would you say I'm a hero, glorious and brave ♪ 321 00:19:00,780 --> 00:19:05,600 ♪ If I told you something you wouldn't believe? ♪ 322 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:13,480 ♪ This Changeling it seems, knows the real me. ♪ 323 00:19:14,220 --> 00:19:21,180 ♪ And would stay by my side till the end. ♪ 324 00:19:21,300 --> 00:19:24,700 ♪ So if day can turn to night ♪ 325 00:19:24,840 --> 00:19:28,480 ♪ And the darkness turn to light ♪ 326 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:31,380 ♪ Then why can't we imagine? ♪ 327 00:19:31,780 --> 00:19:38,100 ♪ Just why can't we imagine, then why can't we imagine ♪ 328 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:41,920 ♪ the Changeling can change? ♪ 329 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:48,860 ♪ [song ends] ♪ 330 00:19:58,380 --> 00:20:00,740 Spike, I'm so proud of you. 331 00:20:00,820 --> 00:20:01,500 You are? 332 00:20:01,660 --> 00:20:04,920 Of course! You're a celebrity here in the Crystal Empire 333 00:20:05,100 --> 00:20:07,140 and you just risked all of it for a friend. 334 00:20:07,600 --> 00:20:10,120 I can't imagine anything more brave than that. 335 00:20:11,260 --> 00:20:12,820 As the Princess of Friendship, 336 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:15,640 I try to set an example for all of Equestria. 337 00:20:15,820 --> 00:20:19,550 But today, it was Spike who taught me that a new friend 338 00:20:19,600 --> 00:20:22,420 can come from anywhere. I guess everypony 339 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:25,420 still has things to learn about friendship, even me. 340 00:20:25,760 --> 00:20:29,460 And if Spike says Thorax is his friend, then he's my friend too. 341 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:33,460 Thank you. 342 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:38,020 On behalf of the Crystal Empire, I would like to extend my hoof 343 00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:41,000 in friendship and I am sure all of my subjects 344 00:20:41,040 --> 00:20:42,720 are eager to do the same. 345 00:20:43,009 --> 00:20:48,279 [cheers]! Yay! 346 00:20:52,710 --> 00:20:55,280 Welcome to the Crystal Empire, Thorax. 347 00:20:55,540 --> 00:20:57,900 I'm sorry we didn't take the time to get to know you. 348 00:20:58,360 --> 00:21:00,020 Maybe we can change that now. 349 00:21:00,780 --> 00:21:04,480 That'd be so amazing! I want to know all about friendship. 350 00:21:04,580 --> 00:21:06,990 And maybe one day I can take that knowledge back 351 00:21:07,060 --> 00:21:08,260 to the Changeling Kingdom. 352 00:21:08,580 --> 00:21:11,820 If my kind learned how to create love for one another, 353 00:21:12,100 --> 00:21:14,100 maybe they wouldn't have to take it from others! 354 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,560 To Spike the Brave and Glorious! 355 00:21:16,743 --> 00:21:21,812 [cheers] 356 00:21:25,140 --> 00:21:26,880 Looks like you were right after all. 357 00:21:27,020 --> 00:21:27,960 Right about what? 358 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:30,960 Friendship lessons can happen anywhere.