1 00:00:11,978 --> 00:00:13,178 Ha ha ha ha ha! 2 00:00:13,392 --> 00:00:15,003 You're gonna have to work faster than that 3 00:00:15,104 --> 00:00:17,515 if you plan to dig up my whole village, lass. 4 00:00:17,618 --> 00:00:18,818 Let me help. 5 00:00:19,220 --> 00:00:19,685 Ah! 6 00:00:21,689 --> 00:00:24,490 Er, thank you, Rockhoof. 7 00:00:24,592 --> 00:00:27,259 But we're trying to carefully preserve 8 00:00:27,461 --> 00:00:29,561 every bit of history here. 9 00:00:30,831 --> 00:00:34,666 Aye, this place is full of memories. 10 00:00:37,571 --> 00:00:39,972 Did I tell you about the time our chieftain knocked down 11 00:00:40,074 --> 00:00:42,875 five boulders with the kick of a wee ball? 12 00:00:44,211 --> 00:00:46,511 OH! STOP THAT! 13 00:00:47,448 --> 00:00:49,481 But.. that's what this is for. 14 00:00:49,683 --> 00:00:51,283 Maybe in the past! 15 00:00:52,653 --> 00:00:54,586 Now, it belongs in a museum! 16 00:00:54,688 --> 00:00:57,423 Safe. Preserved. Untouched. 17 00:00:57,725 --> 00:01:00,259 Bah! Next you'll be saying I shouldn't have used 18 00:01:00,361 --> 00:01:01,760 the old sweat lodge. 19 00:01:07,568 --> 00:01:12,004 So you see why Rockhoof isn't an ideal fit for my team. 20 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:17,009 Perhaps you could use his, uh, unusual talents? 21 00:01:17,311 --> 00:01:18,878 Of course, Professor Fossil! 22 00:01:18,980 --> 00:01:21,947 We'd be honored to have a Pillar of Equestria on our staff. 23 00:01:22,149 --> 00:01:23,615 Oh thank Celestia. 24 00:01:28,222 --> 00:01:29,021 Blech! 25 00:01:29,123 --> 00:01:30,823 Agh that apple's made of wood! 26 00:01:30,925 --> 00:01:32,558 What a horrible trick to play! 27 00:01:36,130 --> 00:01:39,131 Hm. Has anypony seen my decorative centerpieces? 28 00:01:39,233 --> 00:01:40,332 They were right here. 29 00:01:42,103 --> 00:01:42,835 Good luck! 30 00:02:24,445 --> 00:02:26,712 So join me in welcoming Professor Rockhoof 31 00:02:26,814 --> 00:02:28,080 to our faculty! 32 00:02:32,319 --> 00:02:34,386 Thank you, thank you all. 33 00:02:34,488 --> 00:02:38,123 I know I'm new to your world, but there's one thing I learned 34 00:02:38,225 --> 00:02:42,161 when I saved my village from a rushing river of hot lava... 35 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:46,831 There's nothing you can't do with hard work... and a shovel! 36 00:02:52,005 --> 00:02:54,339 Except maybe stand on stage.. 37 00:03:00,214 --> 00:03:02,748 So, um, everycreature dismissed! 38 00:03:03,050 --> 00:03:04,816 We'll... see you in class! 39 00:03:06,353 --> 00:03:08,087 You think that new pony is gonna be 40 00:03:08,189 --> 00:03:10,089 the weirdest teacher at school? 41 00:03:10,191 --> 00:03:12,057 Or just one of the weirdest? 42 00:03:12,159 --> 00:03:13,959 Yona like new teacher! 43 00:03:14,061 --> 00:03:16,128 He big, like yak! 44 00:03:16,430 --> 00:03:18,430 And he smashes things like a yak. 45 00:03:18,732 --> 00:03:20,399 He smells like a yak... 46 00:03:20,801 --> 00:03:23,369 Yes! He perfect. 47 00:03:23,871 --> 00:03:26,171 Guys, he's one of the Pillars! 48 00:03:26,273 --> 00:03:28,740 He's like... Pony history! 49 00:03:28,842 --> 00:03:30,709 HELLO CLASS! 50 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:34,713 Well, Um... 51 00:03:34,815 --> 00:03:38,116 I'm er.. your new "Theory and Defense of Friendship" teacher. 52 00:03:40,287 --> 00:03:41,687 But I haven't had a chance to look 53 00:03:41,789 --> 00:03:43,456 at Headmare Twilight's notes yet. 54 00:03:44,258 --> 00:03:45,425 What have you all been learning? 55 00:03:45,726 --> 00:03:48,493 We just studied all about how Princess Celestia and Luna 56 00:03:48,796 --> 00:03:51,430 used a spell to trap Discord in stone sleep 57 00:03:51,532 --> 00:03:52,665 for hundreds of moons. 58 00:03:53,167 --> 00:03:54,866 Oh, hohoho... 59 00:03:54,968 --> 00:03:57,502 so it's a class about stories, is it? 60 00:03:57,704 --> 00:03:59,171 Stories, yeah! 61 00:03:59,273 --> 00:04:01,440 And we never, ever, ever get homework. 62 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:04,376 Good! The best way to teach colts and fillies 63 00:04:04,478 --> 00:04:06,178 is by experience. 64 00:04:06,580 --> 00:04:11,350 Like the time I was in the woods and ran across an Ursa Major. 65 00:04:11,652 --> 00:04:12,517 Really!? 66 00:04:12,619 --> 00:04:13,852 We're not doing that, right? 67 00:04:14,154 --> 00:04:15,955 You fight Ursa Major? 68 00:04:16,457 --> 00:04:17,889 All alone? 69 00:04:17,991 --> 00:04:20,760 Aye! And I defeated her too! 70 00:04:21,262 --> 00:04:23,428 Now this, I'm interested in. 71 00:04:23,730 --> 00:04:25,597 How Professor Rockhoof win? 72 00:04:26,099 --> 00:04:29,768 Well, that's quite a tale. 73 00:04:30,804 --> 00:04:33,205 From what Professor Fossil said, it sounds like Rockhoof 74 00:04:33,307 --> 00:04:35,540 just hasn't settled into modern times yet. 75 00:04:35,642 --> 00:04:37,809 Our school is the perfect place for that. 76 00:04:37,911 --> 00:04:39,511 Plus, we get a new teacher! 77 00:04:39,713 --> 00:04:42,247 Heh. This may be the fastest friendship problem 78 00:04:42,349 --> 00:04:43,248 you ever solved. 79 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:49,487 Dodge! Thrust! Shovel Leap! Shovel Throw! 80 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:54,660 Shovel Whack! 81 00:04:55,162 --> 00:04:57,462 Now you lot be the Ursa Major. 82 00:04:57,664 --> 00:04:59,131 Lotsa growling, mind! 83 00:05:02,235 --> 00:05:03,502 Ha ha ha ha! 84 00:05:05,506 --> 00:05:08,908 Maybe classrooms were less breakable in the old days? 85 00:05:09,410 --> 00:05:11,677 Ooh ooh ooh! What happened next? 86 00:05:11,779 --> 00:05:15,948 Heh heh. The huge beastie jumped out of the moonlit mist, 87 00:05:16,250 --> 00:05:19,118 her fearsome fangs at my throat! 88 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:20,752 But I rolled clear! 89 00:05:22,089 --> 00:05:23,021 Then what!? 90 00:05:24,023 --> 00:05:28,093 She backed me up against a wall, ready to pounce! 91 00:05:29,096 --> 00:05:32,331 I looked at her... she looked at me. 92 00:05:32,733 --> 00:05:33,632 And I say-- 93 00:05:33,734 --> 00:05:34,933 Uh Professor Rockhoof? 94 00:05:35,035 --> 00:05:35,934 Nope, guess again! 95 00:05:36,236 --> 00:05:37,736 Ahem. Oops. 96 00:05:37,838 --> 00:05:39,171 Sorry to interrupt. 97 00:05:39,273 --> 00:05:42,474 Class, why don't we go ahead and take lunch early today? 98 00:05:42,576 --> 00:05:44,876 Rockhoof, can we take a walk outside? 99 00:05:48,582 --> 00:05:51,450 Our school is about finding your own special way to teach. 100 00:05:51,952 --> 00:05:55,754 And we can already tell you're a smash with the class! 101 00:05:56,156 --> 00:06:00,259 But maybe you could do a little less smashing in the classroom? 102 00:06:00,661 --> 00:06:03,795 Sorry about that. I did get a bit carried away. 103 00:06:03,997 --> 00:06:06,798 The students were so interested in my tale! 104 00:06:10,170 --> 00:06:11,603 I know it's a big change, 105 00:06:11,805 --> 00:06:13,372 but I think you're gonna fit in just-- 106 00:06:18,278 --> 00:06:19,611 FIRE! 107 00:06:19,713 --> 00:06:20,812 Rockhoof, wait! 108 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:22,614 No time! The building's ablaze! 109 00:06:22,716 --> 00:06:24,316 We have to get everypony out! 110 00:06:24,418 --> 00:06:26,718 Professor Rockhoof best teacher ever! 111 00:06:26,820 --> 00:06:29,087 [sigh] Day cannot get better! 112 00:06:30,557 --> 00:06:32,557 Let's get you outside, wee ones! 113 00:06:33,494 --> 00:06:35,560 Day just got better! 114 00:06:36,284 --> 00:06:37,030 Wow! 115 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:38,797 Ally-Oop! 116 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,199 Rockhoof! 117 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:42,501 What are you doing!? 118 00:06:42,803 --> 00:06:43,802 Saving the school! 119 00:06:48,675 --> 00:06:51,910 Just like fighting a volcano in the good old days! 120 00:06:54,315 --> 00:06:56,081 Would somepony kindly explain 121 00:06:56,183 --> 00:06:58,250 what is the meaning of all this water? 122 00:06:58,352 --> 00:07:01,353 I'm not sure, but I think it's "Surf's up!" 123 00:07:01,455 --> 00:07:03,221 Wheeeeee! Cowabunga! 124 00:07:03,323 --> 00:07:04,257 Sorry, Rarity. 125 00:07:04,358 --> 00:07:06,492 But I had to put out the raging inferno! 126 00:07:06,994 --> 00:07:08,460 Inferno? Where? 127 00:07:08,962 --> 00:07:10,896 Did you not see the smoke and flame? 128 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:12,597 Yeah, that was us. 129 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:14,799 Y'know, DRAGONS? 130 00:07:14,901 --> 00:07:17,235 Having a firebreathing competition? 131 00:07:17,337 --> 00:07:19,104 You... what? 132 00:07:19,506 --> 00:07:21,006 They do it all the time. 133 00:07:21,208 --> 00:07:23,041 That's what we were trying to tell you. 134 00:07:23,143 --> 00:07:25,677 We know you're used to being a hero, Rockhoof. 135 00:07:26,079 --> 00:07:29,148 Only... what we need here is a teacher. 136 00:07:30,150 --> 00:07:33,618 One who doesn't ruin an entire class's friendship quilts! 137 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:37,022 Do you know how hard it is to stitch a pineapple pattern!? 138 00:07:38,124 --> 00:07:41,193 Oh. My deepest apologies. 139 00:07:41,495 --> 00:07:43,728 I'm not used to living with dragons. 140 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:46,131 Or much else in this modern time. 141 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:48,267 Professor Fossil made it clear 142 00:07:48,369 --> 00:07:50,936 I'm not welcome back in my old village. 143 00:07:51,238 --> 00:07:53,371 Seems I don't belong here either. 144 00:07:57,177 --> 00:07:58,810 WHEEEE! 145 00:08:03,917 --> 00:08:06,418 So apparently, finding Rockhoof a new job 146 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:08,320 is a lot harder than we thought. 147 00:08:08,422 --> 00:08:10,389 Has anypony had any luck? 148 00:08:10,791 --> 00:08:13,091 Uh uh. Nope. 149 00:08:15,729 --> 00:08:18,230 I thought you were gonna try him out at the post office. 150 00:08:18,532 --> 00:08:19,364 We did. 151 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:25,003 Do you know where I can find Cranky Doodle Donkey? 152 00:08:25,105 --> 00:08:27,205 I need to deliver his medicine! 153 00:08:27,307 --> 00:08:31,076 He has a rash in a very embarrassing place! 154 00:08:38,285 --> 00:08:40,819 [shudder] I did not need to hear that. 155 00:08:41,321 --> 00:08:44,356 Yep! Rockhoof's time as a spa masseuse 156 00:08:44,458 --> 00:08:45,991 didn't work out either. 157 00:08:47,494 --> 00:08:50,929 Now just let me know if this is too much PRESSURE. 158 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:59,370 Well, at least Rockhoof's really strong. 159 00:08:59,472 --> 00:09:02,774 Maybe we could find him a job carrying heavy stuff? 160 00:09:03,076 --> 00:09:04,543 I tried that already! 161 00:09:04,645 --> 00:09:07,246 Zecora needed somepony to help her get supplies, but... 162 00:09:11,251 --> 00:09:13,785 I know you said you only needed a few leaves, 163 00:09:13,887 --> 00:09:15,687 but I figured why not bring you the whole thing? 164 00:09:21,662 --> 00:09:23,295 Oh, how horrid. 165 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:25,597 None of the other Pillars seem to be having trouble 166 00:09:25,699 --> 00:09:27,466 fitting in to the modern world. 167 00:09:27,868 --> 00:09:30,635 Then maybe they can show Rockhoof how they did it. 168 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:32,871 Get him used to livin' in this time. 169 00:09:33,073 --> 00:09:34,356 Great idea! 170 00:09:34,457 --> 00:09:36,440 Rockhoof's old friends would be happy to help. 171 00:09:36,543 --> 00:09:38,309 And I bet he'd love to visit them. 172 00:09:42,416 --> 00:09:43,415 Hmph. 173 00:09:44,117 --> 00:09:47,152 Even Canterlot looks different from the old days. 174 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:50,755 Aw, I'm sure once you see your ol' pal Flash Magnus, 175 00:09:50,857 --> 00:09:52,257 you'll feel right at home. 176 00:09:52,859 --> 00:09:56,761 Trot, 2, 3, 4! Trot, 2, 3, 4! 177 00:09:56,863 --> 00:09:58,864 Keep it lively, rookies! 178 00:10:00,567 --> 00:10:02,000 Visitors on site! 179 00:10:02,302 --> 00:10:03,902 Company, halt! 180 00:10:06,807 --> 00:10:09,474 Rockhoof, you old ditch-digger you! 181 00:10:09,676 --> 00:10:12,877 Flash Magnus, as I live and breathe! 182 00:10:12,979 --> 00:10:14,246 Is this your squadron? 183 00:10:14,948 --> 00:10:17,782 After we got out of limbo, I went looking for work for a pony 184 00:10:17,884 --> 00:10:19,684 with experience in the Royal Legion. 185 00:10:19,986 --> 00:10:22,387 Once a soldier, always a soldier. 186 00:10:22,689 --> 00:10:25,089 Princess Celestia was happy to find a new drill sergeant 187 00:10:25,191 --> 00:10:26,358 for her Guard! 188 00:10:26,460 --> 00:10:28,694 Yeah.. that's great. 189 00:10:29,096 --> 00:10:32,764 She really put you in a job that big... so soon? 190 00:10:33,166 --> 00:10:34,799 Oh, this is nothing! 191 00:10:34,901 --> 00:10:36,768 You should see what Mistmane is up to. 192 00:10:40,507 --> 00:10:42,974 They made you the Royal Landscape Artist 193 00:10:43,076 --> 00:10:44,710 for the Crystal Empire? 194 00:10:45,012 --> 00:10:45,777 Wow. 195 00:10:45,949 --> 00:10:47,883 Your work is beautiful! 196 00:10:48,115 --> 00:10:49,814 Oh thank you. 197 00:10:49,916 --> 00:10:52,317 I've never worked with crystal before, 198 00:10:52,519 --> 00:10:56,322 but in my heart, I know I'm where I belong. 199 00:10:57,124 --> 00:10:59,724 You always could find the beauty in things. 200 00:10:59,926 --> 00:11:03,695 But there's not much demand for shovel ponies like me nowadays. 201 00:11:04,865 --> 00:11:06,498 Don't give up hope! 202 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:08,433 See Somnambula. 203 00:11:08,535 --> 00:11:11,302 She'll help you find your purpose. 204 00:11:14,074 --> 00:11:16,307 Somnambula's a motivational speaker. 205 00:11:16,509 --> 00:11:18,844 Bet they didn't even have those back in your time. 206 00:11:19,146 --> 00:11:20,812 Because we didn't need them. 207 00:11:20,914 --> 00:11:22,881 Ponies knew what to do with their lives. 208 00:11:23,083 --> 00:11:29,421 Focus on my voice, and feel yourself unlock your potential. 209 00:11:37,964 --> 00:11:43,535 Imagine everything that troubles you as one big cloud. 210 00:11:43,637 --> 00:11:46,905 Now let it float away. 211 00:11:47,307 --> 00:11:49,107 You are relaxed. 212 00:11:49,309 --> 00:11:52,411 Free to do anything you wish. 213 00:11:58,919 --> 00:12:00,585 Guess he wished he could take a nap? 214 00:12:03,156 --> 00:12:04,489 Rockhoof: Mage Meadowbrook! 215 00:12:04,591 --> 00:12:07,526 Your home looks just the same as the old days. 216 00:12:07,728 --> 00:12:09,494 Wish I could say the same for mine. 217 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:13,231 Well, I've had to expand my clinic a bit. 218 00:12:13,533 --> 00:12:16,468 Many creatures need healing in this modern world. 219 00:12:16,970 --> 00:12:20,372 Oh! Looks like you could use some too. 220 00:12:20,574 --> 00:12:23,074 What's got you heartsick, Rockhoof? 221 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:29,047 Thing is, I can't do my old job like Flash. 222 00:12:29,149 --> 00:12:30,849 Or adapt like Mistmane. 223 00:12:30,951 --> 00:12:33,785 Or succeed at something new like Somnambula. 224 00:12:33,887 --> 00:12:35,821 Or go home, like you. 225 00:12:36,323 --> 00:12:37,440 Give it time. 226 00:12:37,541 --> 00:12:40,858 Even Starswirl's still learning about friendship... 227 00:12:41,161 --> 00:12:41,827 Applejack: Yeah! 228 00:12:42,229 --> 00:12:45,196 And I bet Stygian took plenty of time to fit in. 229 00:12:45,298 --> 00:12:46,765 Hey, look what I found! 230 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:49,768 "Me and My Shadow," the third hit novel 231 00:12:49,870 --> 00:12:51,736 by former villain Stygian! 232 00:12:51,838 --> 00:12:53,705 I'm impressed! He's really thriving! 233 00:12:56,643 --> 00:12:58,510 Rockhoof? Where are you going? 234 00:12:58,912 --> 00:12:59,962 I'm not sure. 235 00:13:00,063 --> 00:13:02,813 Maybe I just don't belong in this modern world. 236 00:13:05,552 --> 00:13:08,319 Now this here is a right mash of apples. 237 00:13:08,521 --> 00:13:10,689 'Stead of solving Rockhoof's problem, 238 00:13:10,791 --> 00:13:12,557 we made him feel even worse. 239 00:13:12,959 --> 00:13:15,193 I'll tell you the real problem here! 240 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:19,030 We haven't given Rockhoof the chance to be who he really is. 241 00:13:19,332 --> 00:13:21,867 A pony with a metal shovel and a heart of gold? 242 00:13:22,369 --> 00:13:24,202 Tch. A hero! 243 00:13:24,404 --> 00:13:28,340 What we need to do is find him a job that's as epic as he is! 244 00:13:28,942 --> 00:13:32,844 Hm. I might know just the thing... 245 00:13:34,614 --> 00:13:37,415 Rockhoof: I'm honored to serve in the Hippogriff Navy, 246 00:13:37,517 --> 00:13:38,683 General Seaspray. 247 00:13:38,985 --> 00:13:41,086 I promise I'll prove my worth. 248 00:13:42,288 --> 00:13:43,755 Think nothing of it. 249 00:13:43,857 --> 00:13:47,058 I know how hard it is to adapt to a new home. 250 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,961 After our many years below the waves, 251 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:53,231 land customs seemed strange. 252 00:13:53,433 --> 00:13:56,167 Like you didn't fit in, no matter how hard you tried? 253 00:13:56,369 --> 00:13:59,504 As though the world had moved on without us. 254 00:13:59,806 --> 00:14:01,372 Never fear, Rockhoof! 255 00:14:01,474 --> 00:14:07,779 We shall be as brothers in this bright future above the waves. 256 00:14:08,181 --> 00:14:10,949 Uh, why do the Hippogriffs need ships 257 00:14:11,051 --> 00:14:12,851 if they can turn into seaponies? 258 00:14:13,053 --> 00:14:14,686 Maybe they just like cruises? 259 00:14:15,288 --> 00:14:16,038 General! 260 00:14:16,239 --> 00:14:18,889 The fog's too thick to see our way out of the harbor! 261 00:14:21,761 --> 00:14:23,962 Heave to, swabbies! 262 00:14:24,164 --> 00:14:28,867 Halt the ship and hold her till the fog passes! 263 00:14:29,469 --> 00:14:30,436 Wait, General! 264 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:33,204 We can navigate the same way my Coltic ancestors traveled 265 00:14:33,306 --> 00:14:37,309 through the Selkie Mists! We'll look to the stars! 266 00:14:37,611 --> 00:14:39,244 There in the northwest sky 267 00:14:39,346 --> 00:14:41,913 is the constellation for O'Bridle's Pelt! 268 00:14:42,415 --> 00:14:44,416 Steer the ship toward that! 269 00:14:44,818 --> 00:14:46,584 You heard the pony, crew! 270 00:14:46,686 --> 00:14:48,153 Make full sail! 271 00:14:52,459 --> 00:14:55,694 Yeehaw! Rockhoof did it! 272 00:14:57,163 --> 00:14:59,330 But... I don't understand! 273 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:01,900 The stars have always steered me true! 274 00:15:02,102 --> 00:15:05,070 Oh, no. Stars can move slowly over time. 275 00:15:05,272 --> 00:15:08,139 They must look different now than over a thousand years ago. 276 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:11,910 It was an honor serving with you, Rockhoof. 277 00:15:12,212 --> 00:15:16,915 But it seems our paths lie in different directions. 278 00:15:22,355 --> 00:15:24,322 Hey, mistakes happen. 279 00:15:24,424 --> 00:15:26,358 We'll think of something else for you to do! 280 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:29,027 Oh, there's no need, lass. 281 00:15:29,129 --> 00:15:31,162 I already know what I want to do next. 282 00:15:31,564 --> 00:15:32,897 Really? What? 283 00:15:33,499 --> 00:15:35,333 I heard there's a statue spell 284 00:15:35,435 --> 00:15:37,869 that sends creatures into stone sleep. 285 00:15:38,171 --> 00:15:39,671 I want you to cast it. 286 00:15:40,273 --> 00:15:41,706 On me. 287 00:15:47,947 --> 00:15:48,579 Twilight: No! 288 00:15:48,681 --> 00:15:49,347 Rockhoof: Yes! 289 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:50,881 -No! -Aye! 290 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:53,384 No! 291 00:15:53,486 --> 00:15:54,318 AYE! 292 00:15:54,520 --> 00:15:55,453 Hey guys. 293 00:15:55,555 --> 00:15:57,555 Need me to help you decide something? 294 00:15:58,591 --> 00:16:01,860 Rockhoof wants me to cast a spell to turn him into a statue. 295 00:16:02,162 --> 00:16:03,794 The answer is no. 296 00:16:03,896 --> 00:16:07,365 Well, it should be "aye", because I wouldn't even be here 297 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:08,899 to be turned into a statue 298 00:16:09,001 --> 00:16:12,036 if Twilight hadn't cast a spell in the first place! 299 00:16:13,106 --> 00:16:16,173 Whoa. I thought you were arguing over ice cream flavors. 300 00:16:16,676 --> 00:16:18,543 The answer is still no! 301 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:20,545 Why would you want to be turned into stone? 302 00:16:20,947 --> 00:16:23,981 Because I'm a relic of a bygone age. 303 00:16:24,083 --> 00:16:25,616 I belong in a museum. 304 00:16:25,718 --> 00:16:26,417 Safe. 305 00:16:26,519 --> 00:16:27,318 Preserved. 306 00:16:27,420 --> 00:16:28,520 Untouched. 307 00:16:29,122 --> 00:16:30,822 I don't belong in this time. 308 00:16:30,924 --> 00:16:32,757 It's up to you to make that right! 309 00:16:33,259 --> 00:16:35,126 But there has to be a better way! 310 00:16:35,228 --> 00:16:37,261 Twilight, please understand. 311 00:16:37,363 --> 00:16:39,831 I want to be remembered as the hero I was. 312 00:16:39,933 --> 00:16:42,200 Not the disappointment I've become. 313 00:16:42,302 --> 00:16:43,401 But you're not! 314 00:16:43,703 --> 00:16:44,936 Rockhoof, wait! 315 00:16:46,139 --> 00:16:48,540 Spike, can you teach my class today? 316 00:16:48,842 --> 00:16:51,643 Er, you're not really going to turn him to stone, are you? 317 00:16:52,145 --> 00:16:53,878 Only because it's temporary. 318 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:55,846 As soon as I think of a new solution, 319 00:16:55,948 --> 00:16:57,348 we'll wake Rockhoof up. 320 00:16:57,450 --> 00:17:01,185 I KNOW he has more to offer the world as a pony than a statue. 321 00:17:02,755 --> 00:17:05,223 Did you hear Rockhoof caught all the bees in the Everfree Forest, 322 00:17:05,325 --> 00:17:06,924 and gave 'em to Zecora as a gift? 323 00:17:07,126 --> 00:17:10,194 Wow! Terramar said Rockhoof called down the stars 324 00:17:10,296 --> 00:17:12,530 and sunk the whole Hippogriff navy! 325 00:17:12,632 --> 00:17:15,466 He's definitely weird. But in a fun way. 326 00:17:15,668 --> 00:17:17,869 You never know what's gonna happen next with him. 327 00:17:18,171 --> 00:17:20,505 Professor Rockhoof best pony! 328 00:17:21,107 --> 00:17:22,040 Hey, class. 329 00:17:22,842 --> 00:17:25,143 Welcome to the Theory and Defense of Friendship. 330 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:26,578 Another sub? 331 00:17:26,679 --> 00:17:29,512 Let me start by telling you we don't get homework, 332 00:17:29,615 --> 00:17:31,516 and we only do field trips. 333 00:17:32,218 --> 00:17:33,751 Yeah, nice try. 334 00:17:33,853 --> 00:17:35,887 Er, Twilight sent me to tell you she won't be in today 335 00:17:35,989 --> 00:17:38,856 'cause she has to cast a stone sleep spell on Rockhoof. 336 00:17:40,693 --> 00:17:42,593 Like Discord? But why!? 337 00:17:42,695 --> 00:17:44,362 Rockhoof isn't a bad guy! 338 00:17:45,163 --> 00:17:45,841 Hm. 339 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:49,200 Your instructions are to write an essay on 340 00:17:49,302 --> 00:17:51,535 "Heroism: And What It Means To You." 341 00:17:51,837 --> 00:17:53,004 No! 342 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:54,338 Oh, don't worry. 343 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:55,906 It doesn't have to be a long essay. 344 00:17:57,977 --> 00:18:00,178 Maybe like.. this? 345 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:02,713 Or on three legs... Hmm. 346 00:18:02,815 --> 00:18:07,018 What will give the wee birds fewer places to uh, decorate? 347 00:18:07,120 --> 00:18:08,386 Yona: Professor Rockhoof! 348 00:18:08,488 --> 00:18:10,888 Dragon said you want to turn into stone! 349 00:18:12,592 --> 00:18:14,125 Yona not believe it! 350 00:18:14,327 --> 00:18:17,495 Aye, I'm afraid it's true, lass. 351 00:18:17,697 --> 00:18:21,499 But... Pony need finish Ursa Major story for class! 352 00:18:22,001 --> 00:18:25,136 It's sweet of you to try to get me to stay, Yona. 353 00:18:25,438 --> 00:18:28,939 But... I'm afraid old stories like mine 354 00:18:29,141 --> 00:18:31,910 aren't worth anything in this day and age. 355 00:18:32,112 --> 00:18:35,113 Fine! If Pony no want tell Yona story, 356 00:18:35,215 --> 00:18:37,448 then Yona tell Pony story! 357 00:18:39,786 --> 00:18:40,985 From class report! 358 00:18:41,087 --> 00:18:44,255 "When Yona come to Pony school, Yona not fit in. 359 00:18:44,557 --> 00:18:46,124 Pony ways strange. 360 00:18:46,226 --> 00:18:47,992 But Yona find friends! 361 00:18:48,194 --> 00:18:50,728 Yona meet Professor Rockhoof. 362 00:18:50,830 --> 00:18:53,798 Pony brave and strong as Yak! 363 00:18:53,900 --> 00:18:55,734 Not afraid! Hero!" 364 00:18:56,236 --> 00:18:57,535 When Yona grow up, 365 00:18:57,637 --> 00:19:01,472 Yona want to be just like Professor Rockhoof!" 366 00:19:02,374 --> 00:19:05,442 Well.... since you went to the trouble 367 00:19:05,544 --> 00:19:08,479 of writing something that nice, I suppose 368 00:19:08,581 --> 00:19:11,181 the least I could do is tell you the rest of the story. 369 00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:16,821 Yona tell whole school Rockhoof is best! 370 00:19:16,923 --> 00:19:18,923 Now ALL want to hear story! 371 00:19:21,628 --> 00:19:23,561 OK. I have the spell, 372 00:19:23,863 --> 00:19:26,397 but will you please reconsider. Rockhoof!? 373 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:29,667 The Ursa Major tried to grab me by the gullet! 374 00:19:29,869 --> 00:19:31,135 But I ducked her claws! 375 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,307 She had me cornered. 376 00:19:36,409 --> 00:19:39,143 So I look at her.. she looks at me. 377 00:19:41,281 --> 00:19:46,250 And I say, "Sorry you won't be having any dinner tonight, lass! 378 00:19:46,352 --> 00:19:49,387 Guess you'll just have to.. grin and bear it!" 379 00:19:50,957 --> 00:19:55,326 And then I tossed her away with my shovel, high into the sky! 380 00:19:55,728 --> 00:19:59,663 And she's been a constellation up there ever since. 381 00:19:59,765 --> 00:20:00,932 Or so I'm told. 382 00:20:01,234 --> 00:20:03,634 And that's the end of my story. 383 00:20:04,036 --> 00:20:08,072 One more story! One more story! 384 00:20:08,174 --> 00:20:10,374 No no. Thank you for listening. 385 00:20:10,476 --> 00:20:12,309 But it's time to say good-bye. 386 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:14,780 Wait! 387 00:20:14,981 --> 00:20:17,781 You said there wasn't anything in this time you were good at. 388 00:20:17,984 --> 00:20:19,784 What about telling stories? 389 00:20:21,621 --> 00:20:23,821 It was just a tall tale... 390 00:20:24,123 --> 00:20:26,390 One that captured the hearts and imagination 391 00:20:26,492 --> 00:20:28,092 of everycreature here. 392 00:20:28,794 --> 00:20:31,662 Plus pony story super fun! 393 00:20:34,834 --> 00:20:37,868 As the Princess of Friendship, I'd like to appoint you 394 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:40,939 as Equestria's official Keeper of Tales! 395 00:20:41,841 --> 00:20:43,007 Can you do that? 396 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:44,342 Meh. 397 00:20:44,844 --> 00:20:47,778 I uh.... That's very kind of you. 398 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:50,748 But I still think these old bones are more suited 399 00:20:50,850 --> 00:20:52,517 to a museum display. 400 00:20:52,819 --> 00:20:55,453 You are a living record of our history. 401 00:20:55,655 --> 00:20:58,923 Your stories can inspire and teach generations to come! 402 00:20:59,125 --> 00:21:01,693 If you're a statue, that's all lost. 403 00:21:02,395 --> 00:21:05,696 But will I ever really belong in your world? 404 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:07,665 Rockhoof Yona's friend. 405 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:09,167 So Rockhoof belongs. 406 00:21:10,069 --> 00:21:14,539 You know, that reminds me of another story... 407 00:21:15,241 --> 00:21:20,411 Once there was a small Yak that knew more than a great hero. 408 00:21:20,713 --> 00:21:23,614 Hey, don't forget the dragons in this one! 409 00:21:24,016 --> 00:21:25,349 Aye, there were dragons! 410 00:21:25,551 --> 00:21:27,118 And ponies. 411 00:21:27,420 --> 00:21:29,353 And plenty of hippogriffs... 412 00:21:29,455 --> 00:21:32,123 Plus a changeling and a griffon that flew...