1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:03,903 ♪♪ 2 00:00:04,005 --> 00:00:06,572 Ha! Straight to the changeling hive. 3 00:00:06,874 --> 00:00:08,174 I told you I could do it. 4 00:00:08,376 --> 00:00:11,043 Well, not exactly "straight" Starlight. 5 00:00:11,145 --> 00:00:13,012 We've been popping all around Equestria 6 00:00:13,114 --> 00:00:14,947 and we still have to walk. 7 00:00:15,149 --> 00:00:17,082 Pfft. It's like twelve steps away. 8 00:00:17,184 --> 00:00:18,918 Before Chrysalis' throne was destroyed, 9 00:00:19,020 --> 00:00:22,387 the closest magic would have gotten us was waaay over there. 10 00:00:22,611 --> 00:00:25,711 ♪♪ 11 00:00:25,892 --> 00:00:28,894 On a scale of one-to-ten, how happy do you think Thorax 12 00:00:28,996 --> 00:00:31,030 is going to be about our surprise visit? 13 00:00:31,332 --> 00:00:32,631 Definitely ten. 14 00:00:32,833 --> 00:00:36,001 I mean, who wouldn't be happy at the chance to marvel 15 00:00:36,103 --> 00:00:38,404 at the overwhelming talent that is... 16 00:00:38,706 --> 00:00:41,607 the Great and Powerful Trixie? 17 00:00:41,709 --> 00:00:42,808 [pow] 18 00:00:43,110 --> 00:00:45,177 Trixie, we're coming to offer Thorax 19 00:00:45,279 --> 00:00:46,879 encouragement and support. 20 00:00:47,081 --> 00:00:49,481 His letters make it seem like the responsibilities of being 21 00:00:49,583 --> 00:00:52,284 the changeling leader are a little overwhelming. 22 00:00:52,586 --> 00:00:53,719 Yeah, I know. 23 00:00:53,821 --> 00:00:55,121 That's basically what I said. 24 00:00:55,523 --> 00:00:57,823 He's dealing with the wants and needs of his subjects, 25 00:00:58,425 --> 00:00:59,858 redesigning the hive, 26 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:02,428 a Dread Maulwurf wreaking havoc outside. 27 00:01:02,730 --> 00:01:04,663 It does sound like a lot, but... 28 00:01:04,765 --> 00:01:06,565 are you sure that last thing is real? 29 00:01:06,767 --> 00:01:07,999 The Dread Maulwurf? 30 00:01:08,101 --> 00:01:09,001 Sure it is. 31 00:01:09,203 --> 00:01:12,037 Thorax said it's like half-bear, half-mole, 32 00:01:12,139 --> 00:01:14,240 half-raging pile of claws. 33 00:01:14,542 --> 00:01:16,508 But now that the changelings don't feed on the love of 34 00:01:16,610 --> 00:01:19,078 everything around them, plants have started to grow back. 35 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:21,413 But this Maulwurf keeps eating them all up. 36 00:01:21,715 --> 00:01:24,249 Maulwurf. Uh-huh. 37 00:01:24,351 --> 00:01:25,751 You're just trying to scare me. 38 00:01:25,853 --> 00:01:28,320 But it won't work because not only am I 39 00:01:28,422 --> 00:01:34,426 the Great and Powerful, I am also the Unscareable Trixie! 40 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:35,394 [zap] 41 00:01:35,496 --> 00:01:35,961 Rahr! 42 00:01:36,063 --> 00:01:36,795 [scream] 43 00:01:36,919 --> 00:01:38,698 ♪♪ 44 00:01:38,799 --> 00:01:41,400 [gasp] Please tell me Thorax also mentioned a terrifying-looking 45 00:01:41,502 --> 00:01:43,903 changeling who greets visitors but is actually nice? 46 00:01:44,805 --> 00:01:45,304 Nope. 47 00:01:45,906 --> 00:01:47,506 And I'm not nice. 48 00:01:47,708 --> 00:01:48,741 [snarl] 49 00:01:49,643 --> 00:01:53,645 [zapping] 50 00:01:53,747 --> 00:01:55,950 Starlight, you got us here, I'll take us home. 51 00:01:56,074 --> 00:01:58,374 ♪♪ 52 00:01:58,452 --> 00:02:00,052 Teleportation spell, go! 53 00:02:01,154 --> 00:02:01,920 Trixie: Did I save us? 54 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:02,754 Starlight: Nope. 55 00:02:02,878 --> 00:02:04,778 ♪♪ 56 00:02:41,761 --> 00:02:48,229 ♪♪ 57 00:02:48,368 --> 00:02:49,601 What are you waiting for? 58 00:02:49,703 --> 00:02:51,637 Use some magic to get us out of here! 59 00:02:51,739 --> 00:02:53,906 Calm down, Unscareable Trixie. 60 00:02:54,108 --> 00:02:55,974 Huh. We have to find out what's going on. 61 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,442 Thorax might need our help. 62 00:02:57,644 --> 00:02:58,844 We need our help! 63 00:02:58,946 --> 00:03:02,647 Teleportation spell, go! Teleportation spell, go! 64 00:03:02,749 --> 00:03:03,382 [squeal] 65 00:03:03,484 --> 00:03:04,616 Teleportation spell... 66 00:03:04,718 --> 00:03:06,652 Ugh. Why do you keep doing that? 67 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:08,087 You know it doesn't work that way. 68 00:03:08,189 --> 00:03:10,288 I know! But this is my process. 69 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:11,323 Gah! 70 00:03:11,425 --> 00:03:13,625 I captured these trespassers. 71 00:03:13,827 --> 00:03:14,693 Thorax: Starlight? 72 00:03:15,195 --> 00:03:15,894 Trixie? 73 00:03:16,096 --> 00:03:17,296 It's OK, Pharynx. 74 00:03:17,398 --> 00:03:18,364 You can let them go. 75 00:03:18,666 --> 00:03:20,632 But they were lurking on our grounds! 76 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:23,802 In the old days, I would have already feasted on their love. 77 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:26,138 Well, that's why they're called the old days. 78 00:03:26,340 --> 00:03:27,573 Because they're old. 79 00:03:27,875 --> 00:03:29,741 We don't do that anymore. 80 00:03:29,843 --> 00:03:33,078 ♪♪ 81 00:03:33,180 --> 00:03:35,347 Ugh. I liked the old days better. 82 00:03:37,650 --> 00:03:38,917 What are you two doing here? 83 00:03:39,119 --> 00:03:40,619 We wanted to surprise you. 84 00:03:41,121 --> 00:03:42,654 Surprise..! 85 00:03:43,156 --> 00:03:45,290 Well, it's great to see you. 86 00:03:45,492 --> 00:03:47,759 I'm sorry about the welcome committee. 87 00:03:48,161 --> 00:03:50,395 [hiss] 88 00:03:50,497 --> 00:03:52,631 I thought Ember helped you get more assertive 89 00:03:52,733 --> 00:03:54,766 so you could deal with all the renegade changelings 90 00:03:54,868 --> 00:03:56,034 who didn't want to change? 91 00:03:56,136 --> 00:03:58,337 Oh, she did. Really helpful. 92 00:03:58,539 --> 00:04:00,706 I was able to convince all of them to change... 93 00:04:01,008 --> 00:04:02,607 except one of them. 94 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:03,809 My brother. 95 00:04:04,211 --> 00:04:05,077 Your brother? 96 00:04:05,379 --> 00:04:08,046 Yep. Pharynx is my elder brood mate. 97 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,549 [grunts] 98 00:04:11,351 --> 00:04:12,684 Oh, yeah. 99 00:04:12,986 --> 00:04:14,452 You guys have the same... 100 00:04:15,721 --> 00:04:16,355 ...eye shape? 101 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:20,259 What a ridiculous comparison. We are nothing alike. 102 00:04:20,561 --> 00:04:21,660 [sigh] 103 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:22,594 [banging] 104 00:04:22,696 --> 00:04:23,829 Stop doing that! 105 00:04:24,231 --> 00:04:25,898 The hive looked better with holes... 106 00:04:26,022 --> 00:04:26,299 [thwack] 107 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:27,698 [hiss] 108 00:04:27,822 --> 00:04:30,622 ♪♪ 109 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:33,772 Uh. Well, how about I show you the rest of the hive 110 00:04:33,874 --> 00:04:35,640 where it's less loud and bang-y? 111 00:04:38,110 --> 00:04:41,013 There've been a lot of changes since you were here last. 112 00:04:41,215 --> 00:04:43,915 I'm trying to start some new activities since the only thing 113 00:04:44,017 --> 00:04:46,084 we did before was hunt and patrol. 114 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:47,253 There's theater... 115 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:49,421 ...swing dancing, 116 00:04:49,523 --> 00:04:50,789 ♪♪ 117 00:04:51,091 --> 00:04:53,459 a once-a-week potluck lunch... 118 00:04:53,761 --> 00:04:57,662 Ooh! And who can change shape and organize craft time? 119 00:04:57,964 --> 00:04:58,897 [whoosh] 120 00:04:59,099 --> 00:05:00,032 This guy! 121 00:05:00,234 --> 00:05:02,134 I am really impressed, Thorax. 122 00:05:02,336 --> 00:05:03,735 The hive, all the activities... 123 00:05:03,837 --> 00:05:05,737 Agh! He did it again! 124 00:05:05,839 --> 00:05:08,874 Pharynx dumped an entire can of black paint on me! 125 00:05:09,076 --> 00:05:12,944 He said my fuchsia color wasn't "intimidating to our enemies." 126 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,346 What enemies!? 127 00:05:14,548 --> 00:05:16,315 I am so sorry. 128 00:05:16,517 --> 00:05:17,883 I promise I'll talk to him. 129 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:19,918 You're the ruler of the hive, Thorax. 130 00:05:20,020 --> 00:05:22,187 You need to do more than talk! 131 00:05:23,189 --> 00:05:26,591 Well.. maybe not everything here is amazing. 132 00:05:26,893 --> 00:05:28,460 Seriously, Thorax. 133 00:05:28,562 --> 00:05:29,996 What is up with your brother? 134 00:05:30,498 --> 00:05:33,832 [sigh] Pharynx used to be Head of Patrol. 135 00:05:33,934 --> 00:05:36,435 But now we're peaceful and there's no need to patrol, 136 00:05:36,537 --> 00:05:40,139 so he just stalks around the hive making everyone miserable. 137 00:05:40,541 --> 00:05:43,242 The other changelings are sick of it and if I can't get him 138 00:05:43,344 --> 00:05:46,612 to accept love and friendship and change like the rest of us, 139 00:05:46,914 --> 00:05:48,680 everything I've done here is at risk. 140 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:51,416 Uh uh! 141 00:05:51,618 --> 00:05:52,618 Mmmmm....? 142 00:05:53,020 --> 00:05:55,120 [sigh] Uh huh... 143 00:05:55,222 --> 00:05:58,223 We know a thing or two about what it's like to be outsiders. 144 00:05:58,425 --> 00:05:59,958 Maybe we could talk to him for you. 145 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:01,527 Do you really think you could help? 146 00:06:01,829 --> 00:06:04,663 Thorax, if there's anypony who can help your brother... 147 00:06:04,765 --> 00:06:05,598 it's me. 148 00:06:06,100 --> 00:06:10,101 And with Starlight helping, it might take slightly longer, 149 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:11,970 but I guarantee you we can do it. 150 00:06:12,272 --> 00:06:13,204 [groan] 151 00:06:14,307 --> 00:06:17,008 Thorax, we're ready to start work on the trail of plants 152 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:18,276 to lead the Maulwurf away. 153 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:20,078 Oh. I have to head outside. 154 00:06:20,180 --> 00:06:21,947 You're sure you're OK handling Pharynx? 155 00:06:22,249 --> 00:06:23,281 Absolutely! 156 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:27,950 [shouts] 157 00:06:30,289 --> 00:06:32,824 Yeah. We totally got this! 158 00:06:32,948 --> 00:06:35,448 [nervous chuckle] 159 00:06:38,331 --> 00:06:40,767 [grunts] 160 00:06:42,069 --> 00:06:43,869 So. How do you want to play this? 161 00:06:43,971 --> 00:06:46,405 I'm thinking good pony/bad pony. 162 00:06:46,507 --> 00:06:48,707 You yell and blast him with magic, 163 00:06:48,809 --> 00:06:52,544 while my natural charisma will convince him that-- 164 00:06:53,546 --> 00:06:54,380 Starlight? 165 00:06:54,982 --> 00:06:57,116 Hey, Pharynx. 166 00:06:57,318 --> 00:07:00,752 I know when we first met, it didn't go so well... 167 00:07:00,954 --> 00:07:02,120 I put you in a bag. 168 00:07:02,222 --> 00:07:03,288 I thought it went great. 169 00:07:03,689 --> 00:07:04,165 Yah! 170 00:07:04,490 --> 00:07:05,958 Right. [ahem] 171 00:07:06,160 --> 00:07:09,428 So... not a big fan of the vines, huh? 172 00:07:09,730 --> 00:07:10,796 They're a safety hazard. 173 00:07:10,898 --> 00:07:13,565 An enemy could hide in them or use them as weapons. 174 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,267 I don't even know why they're here. 175 00:07:15,369 --> 00:07:16,768 Because they're pretty? 176 00:07:17,070 --> 00:07:18,103 That's ridiculous. 177 00:07:18,705 --> 00:07:20,205 Oh. Totally. 178 00:07:20,607 --> 00:07:21,540 We get you. 179 00:07:21,942 --> 00:07:26,311 But ahem.. maybe don't express how you feel by destroying them? 180 00:07:26,613 --> 00:07:28,213 I don't take advice from ponies. 181 00:07:28,315 --> 00:07:30,750 The only thing I take from you is breakfast. 182 00:07:31,452 --> 00:07:32,751 At least I used to. 183 00:07:33,053 --> 00:07:34,953 You know, you're a lot like us. 184 00:07:35,255 --> 00:07:35,887 Doubt it. 185 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:38,290 Trixie: It's true. 186 00:07:38,492 --> 00:07:40,592 Do you know who Twilight Sparkle is? 187 00:07:40,794 --> 00:07:41,292 No. 188 00:07:41,394 --> 00:07:43,929 Well, she's the most well-liked, studious, 189 00:07:44,031 --> 00:07:46,198 do-goodiest pony in Equestria. 190 00:07:46,500 --> 00:07:48,133 Ugh. She sounds awful. 191 00:07:48,335 --> 00:07:49,901 Oh, you'd hate her. I used to. 192 00:07:50,103 --> 00:07:52,103 She made me unsure about my place in the world, 193 00:07:52,205 --> 00:07:54,039 which led me to act out against her. 194 00:07:54,241 --> 00:07:58,143 And I used to be a dictator who ran a village with an iron hoof! 195 00:07:58,445 --> 00:08:02,847 Really? Hmm. Maybe you two do understand me. 196 00:08:02,949 --> 00:08:04,083 Yes! We do! 197 00:08:04,485 --> 00:08:07,919 But now, Trixie has come to terms with being second-best... 198 00:08:08,421 --> 00:08:11,290 And I no longer control ponies against their will. 199 00:08:11,492 --> 00:08:14,359 And our lives are so much better for it. 200 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:18,096 Wow. So you're both losers. 201 00:08:18,298 --> 00:08:21,533 Stay away from me or I'll do to you what I did to the vines. 202 00:08:23,469 --> 00:08:27,939 Well, operation Lead Maulwurf away is coming along. 203 00:08:28,241 --> 00:08:29,641 How'd it go with Pharynx? 204 00:08:30,243 --> 00:08:33,612 Your brother is...um, challenging. 205 00:08:33,714 --> 00:08:35,213 Oh. That bad, huh? 206 00:08:35,315 --> 00:08:36,281 It wasn't great. 207 00:08:36,783 --> 00:08:38,016 You want to talk it out? 208 00:08:38,118 --> 00:08:40,986 You can come with me to the Feelings Forum. 209 00:08:41,188 --> 00:08:42,488 The Feeling what, now? 210 00:08:42,990 --> 00:08:46,458 Oh. It's a place for changelings to express their feelings 211 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:49,494 so we all gain a better understanding of each other. 212 00:08:49,696 --> 00:08:52,030 It's really helped bring the hive closer together. 213 00:08:52,154 --> 00:08:54,654 ♪♪ 214 00:08:54,767 --> 00:08:57,235 Sometimes I feel like I'm a blue changeling. 215 00:08:57,337 --> 00:08:59,738 Sometimes I feel like I'm a purple changeling. 216 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:02,273 But here I am, a green one. 217 00:09:02,575 --> 00:09:04,776 You can be anything you want to be. 218 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:07,212 Be blue one day and purple the next. 219 00:09:07,314 --> 00:09:09,414 Be both on the same day! 220 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:11,983 But then I feel like I'd be living a lie. 221 00:09:12,285 --> 00:09:16,154 It's very brave of you to share something so personal. 222 00:09:16,456 --> 00:09:19,691 Does anyone else have similar concerns? 223 00:09:19,793 --> 00:09:23,494 I used to, but craft time has given me such a creative outlet 224 00:09:23,596 --> 00:09:24,663 I feel great now. 225 00:09:25,465 --> 00:09:26,831 Everyone loves craft time. 226 00:09:27,033 --> 00:09:28,967 [chatter] 227 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:29,835 Well... 228 00:09:29,937 --> 00:09:32,337 everyone except for you-know-who. 229 00:09:32,539 --> 00:09:35,807 Yeah. You-know-who spends all his craft time making spears. 230 00:09:37,176 --> 00:09:39,377 He's scary and intimidating. 231 00:09:39,479 --> 00:09:41,780 You-know-who makes me uncomfortable. 232 00:09:41,982 --> 00:09:43,848 He makes us all uncomfortable! 233 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:47,018 Everyone, please, I understand Pharynx 234 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:48,787 can be challenging at times-- 235 00:09:48,889 --> 00:09:50,155 That's an understatement. 236 00:09:50,257 --> 00:09:52,090 He lined the hallway with thorns! 237 00:09:52,292 --> 00:09:55,293 He teaches little changelings to growl and hiss! 238 00:09:55,495 --> 00:09:56,928 My soup's too hot! 239 00:09:59,197 --> 00:09:59,731 What? 240 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:02,233 I thought the Feelings Forum was for sharing our problems? 241 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:06,004 It sounds like your lame Feelings Forum is for talking 242 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:07,939 about me behind my back. 243 00:10:08,241 --> 00:10:11,276 The Feelings Forum is for talking about anything 244 00:10:11,378 --> 00:10:12,811 that's bothering you. 245 00:10:12,913 --> 00:10:15,947 Is there something you'd like to share, Pharynx? 246 00:10:16,249 --> 00:10:17,349 Actually, there is. 247 00:10:17,751 --> 00:10:20,385 The changelings used to be a fearsome swarm. 248 00:10:20,587 --> 00:10:23,388 Now we sit around talking about our feelings so much 249 00:10:23,490 --> 00:10:24,956 you can't even stop a Maulwurf 250 00:10:25,058 --> 00:10:27,225 from eating all your pretty plants. 251 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:29,694 I could've sent that thing packing before, 252 00:10:29,996 --> 00:10:31,963 but I guess now, we'll just try to lead it away 253 00:10:32,065 --> 00:10:34,233 and hope that keeps us safe! 254 00:10:35,335 --> 00:10:37,502 I don't feel safe with him around. 255 00:10:37,704 --> 00:10:39,471 I'd feel safer if he were gone. 256 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:41,105 I can't do that. 257 00:10:41,207 --> 00:10:43,107 We want him banished! 258 00:10:43,409 --> 00:10:46,745 [all chattering at once] 259 00:10:46,847 --> 00:10:47,379 [sip] 260 00:10:47,481 --> 00:10:49,079 Hey! My soup's cooled down! 261 00:10:49,281 --> 00:10:51,649 These Feelings Forums are great for solving problems! 262 00:10:51,751 --> 00:10:53,118 [gong] 263 00:10:53,220 --> 00:10:57,488 Everyone, please, if we are interrupting each other, 264 00:10:57,590 --> 00:11:00,058 we are not affirming each other. 265 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,827 [arguing] 266 00:11:02,929 --> 00:11:05,964 That's it! Feelings Forum is over! 267 00:11:06,188 --> 00:11:09,465 [all chattering at once] 268 00:11:09,566 --> 00:11:14,039 ♪♪ 269 00:11:14,241 --> 00:11:20,278 I....whew. I want to say something, but it goes against everything 270 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:22,013 I've been taught as Twilight's pupil. 271 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:24,950 Oooh. Then by all means, say it. 272 00:11:25,752 --> 00:11:26,818 [sigh] 273 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:29,421 I think Pharynx is a lost cause. 274 00:11:29,723 --> 00:11:32,924 Mm. I'm all for second chances, third even, 275 00:11:33,126 --> 00:11:35,794 but he just seems like a bad bug. 276 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:38,396 And Thorax has a duty to the whole hive, 277 00:11:38,598 --> 00:11:39,798 not just his brother. 278 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:41,766 If he keeps sticking up for Pharynx, 279 00:11:41,868 --> 00:11:44,569 the hive might decide they don't want Thorax as their leader. 280 00:11:44,871 --> 00:11:47,505 I think he might have to kick Pharynx out, 281 00:11:47,607 --> 00:11:50,041 but I don't want to be the one to tell Thorax that. 282 00:11:50,343 --> 00:11:55,014 Me neither! But somepony probably should. 283 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:57,716 I nominate you! 284 00:11:58,018 --> 00:11:58,683 Ugh.. 285 00:12:01,353 --> 00:12:02,053 [whoosh] 286 00:12:04,690 --> 00:12:07,559 Thorax... we have something to tell you. 287 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:10,028 It's about Pharynx, isn't it? 288 00:12:10,930 --> 00:12:14,232 Mmmmmmmmaybe? 289 00:12:14,334 --> 00:12:16,467 Look, I know he's an aggressive warrior type, 290 00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:19,203 but when I was little, every young changeling 291 00:12:19,305 --> 00:12:20,505 wanted to be like that. 292 00:12:20,607 --> 00:12:23,908 ♪♪ 293 00:12:24,010 --> 00:12:28,212 [attack cries] 294 00:12:28,314 --> 00:12:30,682 Every young changeling except me. 295 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:33,484 The others would pick on me for not wanting to fight. 296 00:12:33,686 --> 00:12:37,422 Look at the little grub playing with his dollies. 297 00:12:37,524 --> 00:12:39,657 [mean laughter] 298 00:12:39,781 --> 00:12:41,359 ♪♪ 299 00:12:41,460 --> 00:12:44,228 Step away from my brother. 300 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:45,030 [slam] 301 00:12:45,532 --> 00:12:47,532 But Pharynx never let them hurt me. 302 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:50,701 Heh heh.. We were just complimenting his dollies. 303 00:12:51,725 --> 00:12:52,525 [zap] 304 00:12:52,849 --> 00:12:53,271 [slam] 305 00:12:54,072 --> 00:12:55,506 [shriek] 306 00:12:55,608 --> 00:12:56,874 [squeals] 307 00:12:58,478 --> 00:12:59,310 [whoosh] 308 00:12:59,512 --> 00:13:00,713 Thanks, Pharynx. 309 00:13:02,015 --> 00:13:03,281 Why are you hitting yourself? 310 00:13:03,383 --> 00:13:04,415 Stop hitting yourself. 311 00:13:04,517 --> 00:13:05,550 Why are you hitting yourself? 312 00:13:05,652 --> 00:13:06,718 Ow! Ouch! 313 00:13:07,020 --> 00:13:08,587 Cut it out, Pharynx! 314 00:13:09,389 --> 00:13:10,488 They're right, you know. 315 00:13:10,590 --> 00:13:11,956 You need to have tougher skin. 316 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:14,780 ♪♪ 317 00:13:14,827 --> 00:13:20,098 Awwww. That was a really sweet story...until the end. 318 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:23,868 I know Pharynx loved me, in his own way. 319 00:13:23,970 --> 00:13:25,570 And I know there's still good in him. 320 00:13:25,772 --> 00:13:27,439 That's why I keep sticking up for him. 321 00:13:27,841 --> 00:13:30,241 Anyway, what did you want to talk to me about? 322 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:32,877 Me? No... 323 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:35,347 But Starlight has something she'd-- 324 00:13:35,949 --> 00:13:38,316 Actually, Thorax, um... 325 00:13:38,418 --> 00:13:39,117 never mind. 326 00:13:39,419 --> 00:13:41,519 Come on, Trixie, we've got a... thing to do. 327 00:13:41,643 --> 00:13:43,943 ♪♪ 328 00:13:44,056 --> 00:13:45,423 What are you doing? 329 00:13:45,725 --> 00:13:47,725 I thought we agreed you'd tell Thorax 330 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,961 he had to kick his brother out of the hive. 331 00:13:50,363 --> 00:13:51,763 Maybe we don't have to. 332 00:13:51,865 --> 00:13:53,764 Get Pharynx and meet me at the hive entrance. 333 00:13:53,866 --> 00:13:54,899 I'll explain everything. 334 00:13:55,223 --> 00:13:55,734 [zap] 335 00:13:56,335 --> 00:13:59,437 And how am I supposed to know where Pharynx is? 336 00:13:59,739 --> 00:14:00,839 I just saw Pharynx. 337 00:14:01,541 --> 00:14:03,375 Oh. Well, that was easy. 338 00:14:03,977 --> 00:14:10,915 ♪♪ 339 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:13,651 We'll just use one problem to solve another. 340 00:14:13,753 --> 00:14:15,119 I switched the trail of plants around 341 00:14:15,221 --> 00:14:16,421 to lure the Maulwurf here. 342 00:14:16,523 --> 00:14:18,456 The changelings may not be able to stop it anymore, 343 00:14:18,558 --> 00:14:20,058 but Pharynx certainly can. 344 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:21,860 When it attacks, he'll save his brother, 345 00:14:21,962 --> 00:14:23,361 showing everypony his good side. 346 00:14:23,463 --> 00:14:25,430 The others will accept him and Pharynx will finally 347 00:14:25,532 --> 00:14:28,800 let love and friendship into his life and transform! 348 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:30,535 Wow. 349 00:14:30,737 --> 00:14:31,402 I know, right? 350 00:14:31,504 --> 00:14:32,737 Great idea. 351 00:14:34,139 --> 00:14:35,006 Where's Pharynx? 352 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:36,240 He's gone. 353 00:14:36,342 --> 00:14:38,709 Gone like gone to the throne room? 354 00:14:39,011 --> 00:14:40,111 Gone like gone. 355 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:43,481 One of the changelings said Pharynx left the hive for good. 356 00:14:43,583 --> 00:14:46,351 [cheers] 357 00:14:46,453 --> 00:14:50,288 [gasp] Then who's going to stop the Dread Maulwurf I'm leading here!? 358 00:14:50,790 --> 00:14:52,557 [screams] 359 00:14:52,681 --> 00:14:55,581 ♪♪ 360 00:14:57,239 --> 00:14:58,939 ♪♪ 361 00:14:59,064 --> 00:15:00,231 Thorax! There you are! 362 00:15:00,533 --> 00:15:01,700 Pharynx is missing! 363 00:15:02,102 --> 00:15:04,102 [cheering] 364 00:15:04,204 --> 00:15:05,904 Wait for it... 365 00:15:06,406 --> 00:15:08,439 --and the Dread Maulwurf is coming this way! 366 00:15:09,308 --> 00:15:10,742 [screams] 367 00:15:10,844 --> 00:15:11,977 Told ya. 368 00:15:12,279 --> 00:15:13,945 That doesn't make any sense. 369 00:15:14,047 --> 00:15:17,216 The trail of plants should have lead the Dread Maulwurf away. 370 00:15:17,318 --> 00:15:22,053 Heh... I might have re-laid them to lead it back toward the hive. 371 00:15:22,455 --> 00:15:23,688 Why would you do that!? 372 00:15:23,990 --> 00:15:26,191 I thought if Pharynx saw you were in danger, the loving, 373 00:15:26,293 --> 00:15:28,827 caring side of him would come out when he protected you. 374 00:15:28,929 --> 00:15:30,228 But instead he's out there alone 375 00:15:30,330 --> 00:15:32,797 somewhere between us and that rampaging monster? 376 00:15:32,999 --> 00:15:34,365 I have to save him. 377 00:15:34,467 --> 00:15:35,467 I'm coming with you. 378 00:15:36,069 --> 00:15:37,268 Of course you are. 379 00:15:37,470 --> 00:15:38,937 This is all your fault. 380 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,307 Oh, don't be too hard on Starlight. 381 00:15:42,409 --> 00:15:44,542 Her heart was in the right place. 382 00:15:44,744 --> 00:15:45,777 You're coming too! 383 00:15:46,079 --> 00:15:47,045 Oh. Right. 384 00:15:47,147 --> 00:15:49,414 I mean, I was gonna volunteer anyway... 385 00:15:50,216 --> 00:15:51,416 Who else is coming? 386 00:15:54,587 --> 00:15:55,754 Ugh. Fine. 387 00:15:57,757 --> 00:16:00,759 Oh, sure, you could all stay here. 388 00:16:00,861 --> 00:16:03,895 Not help Pharynx and he won't bother you anymore. 389 00:16:04,097 --> 00:16:05,497 It's your choice. 390 00:16:05,699 --> 00:16:08,333 But remember when you didn't have a choice. 391 00:16:08,435 --> 00:16:10,569 When you were forced to obey Chrysalis. 392 00:16:10,971 --> 00:16:15,173 You might have been unstoppable, but you weren't free to choose. 393 00:16:15,375 --> 00:16:16,941 And now you are. 394 00:16:17,043 --> 00:16:18,643 Because of Thorax. 395 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:21,146 Well, it's his brother out there. 396 00:16:21,248 --> 00:16:24,115 And now it's your chance to prove you're just as strong 397 00:16:24,217 --> 00:16:27,252 embracing love as you were feeding on it. 398 00:16:27,554 --> 00:16:31,456 Now is your chance to show what changelings can really be. 399 00:16:31,658 --> 00:16:36,260 Not because you have to, but because you choose to! 400 00:16:37,429 --> 00:16:41,533 That was an amazingly epic speech, Starlight. 401 00:16:41,735 --> 00:16:44,068 I just can't believe not a single changeling 402 00:16:44,170 --> 00:16:45,570 was moved by it. 403 00:16:45,772 --> 00:16:47,005 I can't blame them. 404 00:16:47,207 --> 00:16:50,108 If he wasn't my brother, I don't think I'd be here. 405 00:16:50,410 --> 00:16:52,977 We're going to have to face the Maulwurf by ourselves. 406 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:54,412 Maybe it'll be long gone 407 00:16:54,514 --> 00:16:56,281 and we'll find Pharynx out here alone. 408 00:16:56,383 --> 00:17:00,952 [growls and grunts] 409 00:17:01,054 --> 00:17:01,953 Or maybe not. 410 00:17:02,255 --> 00:17:04,299 ♪♪ 411 00:17:04,423 --> 00:17:05,123 [roar] 412 00:17:05,247 --> 00:17:06,147 ♪♪ 413 00:17:06,171 --> 00:17:06,871 [whoosh] 414 00:17:07,095 --> 00:17:08,395 [screaming] 415 00:17:08,519 --> 00:17:14,919 ♪♪ 416 00:17:15,001 --> 00:17:15,867 Pharynx! 417 00:17:16,169 --> 00:17:17,302 What are you doing here? 418 00:17:17,604 --> 00:17:18,836 I'm here to save you! 419 00:17:20,272 --> 00:17:21,206 Get out of here! 420 00:17:21,608 --> 00:17:22,607 Let me handle this! 421 00:17:22,731 --> 00:17:23,108 [snap] 422 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:24,642 We're not leaving you! 423 00:17:24,744 --> 00:17:29,450 ♪♪ 424 00:17:29,574 --> 00:17:30,774 [growl] 425 00:17:30,998 --> 00:17:32,351 [zap] 426 00:17:32,652 --> 00:17:35,186 [growl] 427 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:38,456 Ahh. I may have forgot to mention in my letters that Maulwurfs 428 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:40,124 have really thick hides. 429 00:17:40,226 --> 00:17:44,229 [roars] 430 00:17:45,131 --> 00:17:46,865 I thought you said you could beat this thing! 431 00:17:47,067 --> 00:17:49,067 Yeah, with the rest of the swarm. 432 00:17:49,169 --> 00:17:50,301 Not alone! 433 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:52,570 Changeling: Good thing you're not alone! 434 00:17:53,694 --> 00:17:56,294 ♪♪ 435 00:17:56,342 --> 00:17:58,543 I told you it was an epic speech. 436 00:17:59,145 --> 00:18:00,445 [shouts] 437 00:18:00,547 --> 00:18:11,457 ♪♪ 438 00:18:11,581 --> 00:18:12,781 [roars] 439 00:18:13,259 --> 00:18:14,359 It's no use! 440 00:18:14,561 --> 00:18:16,527 We're out of practice and he's too tough! 441 00:18:16,629 --> 00:18:21,232 ♪♪ 442 00:18:21,334 --> 00:18:22,433 And strong. 443 00:18:22,735 --> 00:18:24,803 Too bad we can't get it to fight itself. 444 00:18:25,305 --> 00:18:26,171 That's it! 445 00:18:26,473 --> 00:18:27,972 Thorax! Remember when we were young 446 00:18:28,074 --> 00:18:29,541 and I made you hit yourself? 447 00:18:30,143 --> 00:18:32,811 Now is not the time to make fun of me, Pharynx! 448 00:18:33,513 --> 00:18:36,614 Oh! Right! Of course! 449 00:18:36,716 --> 00:18:39,484 ♪♪ 450 00:18:39,586 --> 00:18:40,852 Why are you hitting yourself? 451 00:18:40,954 --> 00:18:42,320 Why are you hitting yourself? 452 00:18:42,422 --> 00:18:43,822 Why are you hitting yourself? 453 00:18:44,424 --> 00:18:45,323 Yeah, Maulwurf. 454 00:18:45,425 --> 00:18:46,424 Why are you hitting yourself? 455 00:18:46,526 --> 00:18:46,925 [thwack] 456 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,260 Why are you hitting yourself, huh? Huh? Huh? 457 00:18:51,396 --> 00:18:51,997 [crash] 458 00:18:53,199 --> 00:18:54,932 [hiss] 459 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:55,834 [chomp] 460 00:18:56,036 --> 00:18:57,769 Oooh. That looks like it hurts. 461 00:18:58,171 --> 00:18:59,370 [screech] 462 00:18:59,472 --> 00:19:01,973 ♪♪ 463 00:19:02,175 --> 00:19:03,774 We did it! It's gone! 464 00:19:04,076 --> 00:19:07,679 [cheers] 465 00:19:08,081 --> 00:19:09,380 What were you doing out here? 466 00:19:09,682 --> 00:19:11,882 Leaving. I'm done with all of you. 467 00:19:12,084 --> 00:19:12,784 Oh. 468 00:19:13,086 --> 00:19:16,220 It's just, why bother fighting the Maulwurf then? 469 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:17,589 You could have left it alone. 470 00:19:17,991 --> 00:19:20,091 Well, I couldn't just let it attack you! 471 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:23,227 But I thought you were done with us and you didn't care. 472 00:19:23,529 --> 00:19:24,529 I never said that! 473 00:19:24,731 --> 00:19:26,931 The hive is the thing I care about most. 474 00:19:27,333 --> 00:19:29,000 Well, you certainly don't act like it. 475 00:19:29,102 --> 00:19:32,670 Well, I'm sorry if I don't get excited about pretty flowers 476 00:19:32,772 --> 00:19:34,505 and Feelings Circles and- 477 00:19:34,607 --> 00:19:36,207 It's a Feelings Forum. 478 00:19:36,709 --> 00:19:38,443 Whatever. It doesn't matter. 479 00:19:38,645 --> 00:19:40,111 Even if I do care about the hive, 480 00:19:40,213 --> 00:19:42,714 I obviously don't have a place there anymore. 481 00:19:43,216 --> 00:19:44,916 Actually, you do. 482 00:19:45,118 --> 00:19:46,585 Because we've been wrong. 483 00:19:46,687 --> 00:19:49,320 Um. The hive may be a gentler, nicer place... 484 00:19:49,622 --> 00:19:52,490 But that doesn't mean we won't have to defend ourselves. 485 00:19:53,092 --> 00:19:53,892 Clearly. 486 00:19:54,394 --> 00:19:57,695 And who better to help us do that than the only changeling 487 00:19:57,797 --> 00:19:59,564 who never stopped protecting us? 488 00:19:59,866 --> 00:20:03,434 [agreeing chatter] 489 00:20:03,536 --> 00:20:05,503 You all... want me to stay? 490 00:20:05,705 --> 00:20:08,573 Unless you still want to leave the hive. 491 00:20:08,975 --> 00:20:10,008 Why would I want that? 492 00:20:10,210 --> 00:20:11,242 I love the hive! 493 00:20:11,644 --> 00:20:13,444 [cheers] 494 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:17,515 [whooshing and chimes] 495 00:20:17,617 --> 00:20:25,790 ♪♪ 496 00:20:25,892 --> 00:20:26,958 He did it! 497 00:20:27,160 --> 00:20:28,527 He transformed! 498 00:20:29,429 --> 00:20:31,362 I always knew you had it in you! 499 00:20:31,664 --> 00:20:34,265 Really? Because I thought you said I was a lost cause 500 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:36,634 and you were going to tell Thorax he should kick me out. 501 00:20:37,836 --> 00:20:39,804 Oh! Starlight! 502 00:20:40,106 --> 00:20:41,940 How could you say that? 503 00:20:42,242 --> 00:20:43,808 Ah! Wha? That's... 504 00:20:43,910 --> 00:20:45,443 I-I mean... 505 00:20:45,545 --> 00:20:46,211 but you... 506 00:20:47,113 --> 00:20:49,681 Lucky for us, you weren't a lost cause. 507 00:20:50,083 --> 00:20:52,717 Lucky for me, you didn't give up on me. 508 00:20:52,819 --> 00:20:56,587 [happy chatter] 509 00:20:56,689 --> 00:21:00,825 So... Glad everything worked out. 510 00:21:00,927 --> 00:21:04,061 Yeah. Let's talk about how you not only lead the Maulwurf 511 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:07,266 to the hive, but also drove my brother away from it? 512 00:21:08,368 --> 00:21:11,336 I am so sorry about that. 513 00:21:11,638 --> 00:21:14,772 But I would like to point out that my admittedly terrible plan 514 00:21:14,974 --> 00:21:17,442 did bring everything together in the end... huh? 515 00:21:17,844 --> 00:21:19,610 Hey, do you guys want to hear the story 516 00:21:19,712 --> 00:21:21,813 about how I used to make Thorax hit himself? 517 00:21:22,015 --> 00:21:23,848 Oh! Absolutely. Yes. Right now! 518 00:21:24,350 --> 00:21:26,250 Well, when we were young, 519 00:21:26,352 --> 00:21:28,552 every changeling wanted to be a warrior. 520 00:21:28,754 --> 00:21:29,988 Except for Thorax... 521 00:21:30,090 --> 00:21:32,890 He was a little weak.. but I had to protect...