1 00:00:01,135 --> 00:00:04,035 [panting] 2 00:00:04,137 --> 00:00:08,337 ♪ [tense music] ♪ 3 00:00:08,676 --> 00:00:10,776 Oh, good, we're all here! 4 00:00:10,978 --> 00:00:13,245 So everypony got an urgent summons to the castle 5 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:14,714 with no explanation? 6 00:00:15,016 --> 00:00:18,818 Yup! I just love a good mysterious summons. 7 00:00:18,920 --> 00:00:21,220 What's it about? Do you think it's a surprise party? 8 00:00:21,622 --> 00:00:22,955 Hey, why are we running? 9 00:00:23,057 --> 00:00:24,924 Because something could be terribly wrong! 10 00:00:25,026 --> 00:00:25,958 Somepony turned bad, 11 00:00:26,060 --> 00:00:28,194 another evil creature back for revenge!? 12 00:00:28,396 --> 00:00:30,696 Don't you think you're being a little paranoid? 13 00:00:30,898 --> 00:00:33,766 Why else would the princesses send scrolls in such a hurry? 14 00:00:33,868 --> 00:00:36,402 Good point. They'd know better than to make us worry. 15 00:00:36,504 --> 00:00:38,604 Plus, I like it when you run so fast; 16 00:00:38,706 --> 00:00:39,939 the walls get all blurry! 17 00:00:41,142 --> 00:00:42,874 Wheee! Race ya! 18 00:00:42,976 --> 00:00:45,544 ♪♪ 19 00:00:45,668 --> 00:00:46,346 [door opens] 20 00:00:46,947 --> 00:00:48,414 [panting] 21 00:00:48,516 --> 00:00:50,983 Girls, thank you so much for coming. 22 00:00:51,285 --> 00:00:52,685 What's wrong!? What can we do!? 23 00:00:52,987 --> 00:00:56,622 That's just it. Nothing's wrong. Everything's perfect! 24 00:00:57,024 --> 00:01:00,660 Did y'all call us down here just to tell us that? 25 00:01:00,862 --> 00:01:03,028 With all due respect, Majesties, 26 00:01:03,130 --> 00:01:05,231 you might want to save your urgent summons 27 00:01:05,333 --> 00:01:08,400 for matters that are a bit more... well, urgent? 28 00:01:08,602 --> 00:01:10,335 [chuckles] 29 00:01:10,537 --> 00:01:12,171 Well, there is more to it. 30 00:01:12,373 --> 00:01:15,107 Equestria is currently enjoying its longest period 31 00:01:15,209 --> 00:01:17,143 of harmony in recent years. 32 00:01:17,245 --> 00:01:19,679 And it's all thanks to you, Twilight. 33 00:01:20,081 --> 00:01:21,713 And your friends, of course. 34 00:01:21,815 --> 00:01:23,182 Who, us? 35 00:01:23,284 --> 00:01:24,617 Oh, pshaw! [giggle] 36 00:01:24,719 --> 00:01:26,418 It's about time you noticed! 37 00:01:26,620 --> 00:01:27,487 Thank you! 38 00:01:27,989 --> 00:01:28,905 Because of your efforts, 39 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:31,322 there's been less and less for us to do! 40 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:35,627 So, after much consideration, my sister and I have decided 41 00:01:35,729 --> 00:01:38,831 it is time for us... to retire. 42 00:01:39,233 --> 00:01:40,265 [everypony gasps] 43 00:01:40,367 --> 00:01:40,884 [zap] 44 00:01:40,985 --> 00:01:44,002 Breaking News! The royal princesses retiring? 45 00:01:44,105 --> 00:01:45,605 I have so many questions. 46 00:01:45,707 --> 00:01:47,940 Who'll take over? Who will run Equestria? 47 00:01:48,042 --> 00:01:49,942 Will it be someone tall, dark, and handsome 48 00:01:50,044 --> 00:01:52,244 or will it be the Lord of Chaos? 49 00:01:52,368 --> 00:01:53,568 [zapping] 50 00:01:56,450 --> 00:01:59,351 Ugh. Fine, go with the obvious choice. 51 00:01:59,553 --> 00:02:00,520 [stressed yell] 52 00:02:39,560 --> 00:02:41,126 You're retiring!? 53 00:02:41,428 --> 00:02:43,395 Princesses can retire? 54 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:46,832 Of course we can! I, for one, am looking forward 55 00:02:46,934 --> 00:02:50,335 to a little R&R, maybe a trip to Silver Shoals. 56 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:53,005 And you want me to take your place!? 57 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:54,540 Mm hm! 58 00:02:54,642 --> 00:02:56,841 With the help of your friends, of course. 59 00:03:00,581 --> 00:03:03,282 We can't think of anypony more worthy. 60 00:03:04,284 --> 00:03:06,284 Over the years, we've watched you grow. 61 00:03:06,386 --> 00:03:08,319 You've faced task after task. 62 00:03:08,421 --> 00:03:09,821 ...challenge after challenge. 63 00:03:09,923 --> 00:03:13,992 ...countless adversities. Yeah, yeah, we get it. 64 00:03:14,094 --> 00:03:16,061 And you've always prevailed. 65 00:03:16,163 --> 00:03:17,829 Thank you, but that doesn't mean that I'm-- 66 00:03:18,231 --> 00:03:20,632 that we're ready to do what you do! 67 00:03:20,934 --> 00:03:24,569 Oh. Of course you are. I realize this is a lot to take in, but-- 68 00:03:24,671 --> 00:03:27,906 Nope! Makes perfect sense. We're awesome. 69 00:03:28,008 --> 00:03:30,142 [gasp] Does this mean we get all your powers!? 70 00:03:30,244 --> 00:03:33,045 Ooo-oo! I call dibs on showing up in everypony's dreams! 71 00:03:33,447 --> 00:03:35,347 You can't be ready to step into their horse shoes 72 00:03:35,449 --> 00:03:36,715 just like that! 73 00:03:36,817 --> 00:03:39,551 Well, if the Princesses think it's time to retire, 74 00:03:39,753 --> 00:03:41,019 we're not a bad choice. 75 00:03:41,121 --> 00:03:43,622 We always have Equestria's best interests at heart. 76 00:03:43,724 --> 00:03:45,056 That's a fair point, 77 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:46,691 which should be taken into consideration 78 00:03:46,793 --> 00:03:48,127 when we have a roundtable discussion. 79 00:03:48,229 --> 00:03:49,596 Well, I'm in. 80 00:03:49,797 --> 00:03:52,564 Darlings! We'll all need a complete wardrobe update. 81 00:03:52,766 --> 00:03:56,101 And I would love to pick your brain about mane maintenance. 82 00:03:56,203 --> 00:03:57,237 When you have a moment. 83 00:03:57,438 --> 00:04:01,072 As long as we all have each other, I'm sure we can do it. 84 00:04:01,174 --> 00:04:02,040 Yay! 85 00:04:02,142 --> 00:04:06,811 Protectors of Equestria on three. One, two-- 86 00:04:10,651 --> 00:04:11,717 [sigh] 87 00:04:11,819 --> 00:04:14,420 If you're all on board, I guess I am too. 88 00:04:15,022 --> 00:04:17,890 All: Protectors of Equestria! 89 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:20,158 It'll be a bit of an adjustment, 90 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:21,693 but I imagine the transfer of power 91 00:04:21,795 --> 00:04:23,094 will be a lengthy process which will give me-- 92 00:04:23,196 --> 00:04:24,863 Actually, we just need a few days 93 00:04:24,965 --> 00:04:26,498 to put together a little ceremony. 94 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,034 Heh heh. A few DAYS!? 95 00:04:29,136 --> 00:04:30,301 [groans] 96 00:04:30,403 --> 00:04:31,903 But... that's so soon! 97 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:33,772 Shouldn't there be some sort of training program? 98 00:04:33,874 --> 00:04:36,541 That lasts weeks, no, months, if not YEARS? 99 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:38,676 Everything you've gone through over the years 100 00:04:38,778 --> 00:04:40,579 has been a training program. 101 00:04:40,881 --> 00:04:43,248 OK, but there's got to be a guide or a rule book? 102 00:04:43,350 --> 00:04:44,649 Yes, I have it right here: 103 00:04:44,751 --> 00:04:48,119 "How to Rule Equestria" by Nopony McPretendsmith. 104 00:04:50,123 --> 00:04:51,923 The Friendship Journal you wrote yourselves 105 00:04:52,025 --> 00:04:54,459 is a better guide than any we could provide. 106 00:04:54,661 --> 00:04:56,427 [frantic gasping] 107 00:04:56,529 --> 00:04:58,630 We have the utmost confidence in you. 108 00:04:58,732 --> 00:05:01,433 And we hope you have the same in yourself. 109 00:05:01,535 --> 00:05:03,501 [gasping] 110 00:05:03,714 --> 00:05:05,914 [blowing] 111 00:05:06,039 --> 00:05:10,176 Oh, I'm absolutely certain she does. 112 00:05:10,978 --> 00:05:13,812 I am not confident about this at all! 113 00:05:14,214 --> 00:05:18,249 Well, that's what I thought. I was being sarcastic before. 114 00:05:18,363 --> 00:05:19,563 [spraying] 115 00:05:20,888 --> 00:05:23,822 What? This is all so predictable. 116 00:05:23,924 --> 00:05:26,725 Now's the part where you all tell little Sparkle here 117 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:28,360 that everything is going to be fine. 118 00:05:28,462 --> 00:05:33,798 But she won't believe you. [groan] I don't need to be here for this. 119 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:35,033 [zap] 120 00:05:35,135 --> 00:05:37,702 It's just, I know I said yes, but then they said 121 00:05:37,804 --> 00:05:40,205 "in a few days" and there's still so much to figure out! 122 00:05:40,407 --> 00:05:42,006 It's all happening so fast! 123 00:05:42,208 --> 00:05:43,608 [gasping] 124 00:05:43,710 --> 00:05:44,777 I think I need some-- 125 00:05:45,579 --> 00:05:46,645 [slurp] 126 00:05:47,047 --> 00:05:49,014 [gulp] OK. I'll feel much better-- 127 00:05:49,116 --> 00:05:51,050 Once you make a plan? 128 00:05:52,152 --> 00:05:53,552 Oh. Wow. It's like you-- 129 00:05:53,654 --> 00:05:56,354 --knew you were going to react this way? We did. 130 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:58,356 Classic Twilighting. 131 00:05:58,458 --> 00:06:01,727 "Twilighting?" You... you made me a verb? 132 00:06:02,129 --> 00:06:06,398 It's not a bad thing, we just know you have a.... process. 133 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:10,135 Stage one. You get big news, and you're like "No!" 134 00:06:10,237 --> 00:06:13,104 But then you pace, and you chart, you worry... 135 00:06:13,206 --> 00:06:15,273 It's OK. You go ahead and "Twilight" 136 00:06:15,475 --> 00:06:17,042 and we'll be here for you. 137 00:06:17,744 --> 00:06:20,812 You're all acting so calm, but this is a big deal! 138 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:22,380 What will we do if something big happens 139 00:06:22,482 --> 00:06:24,215 and the princesses aren't there to help? 140 00:06:25,018 --> 00:06:26,885 Um... If you think about it, 141 00:06:26,987 --> 00:06:29,087 they literally almost never help. 142 00:06:30,389 --> 00:06:31,156 Huh. 143 00:06:31,258 --> 00:06:33,458 And.. we still always win! 144 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:35,527 Like when Sombra almost took back the Crystal Empire, 145 00:06:35,629 --> 00:06:37,262 or when Chrysalis pretended to be Cadance, 146 00:06:37,464 --> 00:06:39,464 or when Tirek came back and absorbed all the magic, 147 00:06:39,666 --> 00:06:41,633 or the other time Chrysalis tried to take over, 148 00:06:41,735 --> 00:06:45,270 or with Cozy Glow and the school. [gasp] Am I missing anything? 149 00:06:45,472 --> 00:06:46,304 Pony of Shadows. 150 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:47,639 Starlight when she was evil. 151 00:06:47,741 --> 00:06:48,940 Discord when he was evil. 152 00:06:49,042 --> 00:06:50,475 Do Flim and Flam count? 153 00:06:50,577 --> 00:06:52,944 See? We've almost always done things 154 00:06:53,046 --> 00:06:54,412 without the princesses' help. 155 00:06:54,514 --> 00:06:57,148 Which makes sense now because it was all just training 156 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:58,550 for you to take over. 157 00:06:58,652 --> 00:07:00,552 And it worked. I mean, if you think about it, 158 00:07:00,654 --> 00:07:02,187 there hasn't been a single villain 159 00:07:02,289 --> 00:07:03,688 that we couldn't defeat. 160 00:07:03,790 --> 00:07:04,556 Phew. 161 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,260 One day, you'll see. 162 00:07:09,362 --> 00:07:11,963 I will defeat Twilight Sparkle and her friends, 163 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:15,199 and they will pay for stealing my kingdom! 164 00:07:16,637 --> 00:07:18,937 [zap] 165 00:07:19,239 --> 00:07:23,475 ♪ [dramatic music] ♪ 166 00:07:23,577 --> 00:07:24,776 Pssst! Tirek! 167 00:07:25,078 --> 00:07:29,681 It is Lord Tirek and what is it now? 168 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,416 I just want to make sure you can see my 169 00:07:31,518 --> 00:07:33,952 "best friends rock sculpture" from over there. 170 00:07:37,190 --> 00:07:38,356 [groan] 171 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:39,424 [whoosh] 172 00:07:39,826 --> 00:07:40,926 [whoosh] 173 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:41,903 [crumple] 174 00:07:42,028 --> 00:07:57,700 ♪♪ 175 00:07:57,859 --> 00:07:59,859 [whoosh] 176 00:08:01,083 --> 00:08:02,383 [whoosh] 177 00:08:03,884 --> 00:08:05,083 Lord Tirek. 178 00:08:05,285 --> 00:08:08,554 A changeling? See? She gets it. 179 00:08:09,156 --> 00:08:11,456 Chrysalis, Queen of the Changelings. 180 00:08:11,558 --> 00:08:15,126 Or at least I will be when I'm restored to my rightful place. 181 00:08:16,096 --> 00:08:18,597 Why did you summon me? What do you want? 182 00:08:18,799 --> 00:08:22,267 Wah! Oh, golly! We didn't bring you. 183 00:08:22,369 --> 00:08:24,636 I thought you freed us from Tartarus. 184 00:08:25,138 --> 00:08:27,438 Tartarus? Whoever pulled you from there 185 00:08:27,540 --> 00:08:30,842 must have been somepony very powerful, indeed. 186 00:08:30,944 --> 00:08:35,414 [laughter] 187 00:08:35,516 --> 00:08:40,018 ♪♪ 188 00:08:40,420 --> 00:08:43,054 King Sombra! You have returned? 189 00:08:43,256 --> 00:08:44,656 Why did you bring us here? 190 00:08:44,958 --> 00:08:46,391 Deep voice: He didn't. 191 00:08:46,693 --> 00:08:51,596 ♪ [ominous music] ♪ 192 00:08:51,898 --> 00:08:53,265 [whoosh] 193 00:08:53,967 --> 00:08:54,499 [crash] 194 00:08:54,601 --> 00:08:55,834 It was I. 195 00:08:57,337 --> 00:09:01,673 You may call me... Grogar. 196 00:09:01,975 --> 00:09:03,041 [gasp] 197 00:09:03,143 --> 00:09:04,309 The Grogar? 198 00:09:04,411 --> 00:09:06,277 I thought that you were a legend. 199 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:07,479 I've heard of you! 200 00:09:07,581 --> 00:09:08,314 Who..? 201 00:09:09,216 --> 00:09:12,484 I assure you, I am very real. 202 00:09:12,586 --> 00:09:15,854 And you have all been brought here as part of my plan 203 00:09:16,056 --> 00:09:21,359 to rid Equestria of Twilight Sparkle and her friends 204 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:24,095 once and for all! 205 00:09:24,197 --> 00:09:26,497 Heh heh heh heh. 206 00:09:30,470 --> 00:09:33,738 I am so sorry, but the name Grofar 207 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:35,106 just doesn't ring any bells. 208 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:38,977 GROGAR! I have been away too long 209 00:09:39,079 --> 00:09:41,579 if my name no longer strikes fear into the heart 210 00:09:41,681 --> 00:09:43,749 of one so tiny. 211 00:09:44,751 --> 00:09:47,686 Perhaps a demonstration of power is in order? 212 00:09:48,288 --> 00:09:56,256 ♪♪ 213 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:58,363 [zapping] 214 00:10:00,843 --> 00:10:01,443 [kiss] 215 00:10:01,568 --> 00:10:05,670 Grogar is ancient and extremely powerful. 216 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:08,006 The land that would become Equestria 217 00:10:08,108 --> 00:10:10,775 was a mere collection of farms and pastures 218 00:10:10,877 --> 00:10:15,314 until he declared himself Emperor of all he saw. 219 00:10:15,516 --> 00:10:19,718 I remember hearing tales of his tyranny when I was young. 220 00:10:19,820 --> 00:10:23,121 I have also heard of the first Emperor of Equestria, 221 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:25,524 the "Father of Monsters." 222 00:10:25,826 --> 00:10:29,361 I gave life to the foulest of creatures 223 00:10:29,463 --> 00:10:32,964 and allowed them to run wild, taking what they wanted 224 00:10:33,066 --> 00:10:35,366 and destroying the rest! 225 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:39,070 My reign was a glorious fear-soaked epoch 226 00:10:39,172 --> 00:10:42,007 of darkness in Equestria. 227 00:10:42,409 --> 00:10:46,711 Ha! Until Gusty the Great rose up and banished you. 228 00:10:46,813 --> 00:10:50,315 That fool believed taking my bell would defeat me, 229 00:10:50,417 --> 00:10:53,452 but she only weakened me temporarily. 230 00:10:53,854 --> 00:10:58,390 Um, Tirek is really old. No offense, you look great. 231 00:10:58,492 --> 00:11:00,358 But if he knew about you when he was young, 232 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:03,728 we have super-different ideas about what "temporarily" means. 233 00:11:03,830 --> 00:11:07,966 Silence! I have spent millennia gathering power, 234 00:11:08,068 --> 00:11:11,369 biding my time, waiting for the perfect opportunity 235 00:11:11,471 --> 00:11:15,640 to seize control of Equestria! And watching all of you. 236 00:11:15,842 --> 00:11:18,410 I've seen each of your humiliating defeats 237 00:11:18,512 --> 00:11:21,847 at the hooves of six puny ponies. 238 00:11:22,749 --> 00:11:25,517 And do you know why they've always bested you? 239 00:11:25,919 --> 00:11:27,652 Because they cheat. 240 00:11:27,954 --> 00:11:31,790 Because they are annoyingly lucky. 241 00:11:32,492 --> 00:11:34,359 I'm just a kid, so... 242 00:11:34,461 --> 00:11:37,562 It is because they work together. 243 00:11:37,764 --> 00:11:42,200 Where one is weak, another is strong and thus unified, 244 00:11:42,502 --> 00:11:44,603 they are a formidable force. 245 00:11:44,905 --> 00:11:48,707 But we shall use their own strategy to defeat them. 246 00:11:49,109 --> 00:11:50,909 What are you suggesting? 247 00:11:51,411 --> 00:11:55,580 I suggest nothing. I DEMAND that you join me 248 00:11:55,682 --> 00:11:59,284 and together Equestria will be ours! 249 00:11:59,886 --> 00:12:04,055 I don't do "ours", I only do MINE. 250 00:12:04,357 --> 00:12:05,357 [whoosh] 251 00:12:05,459 --> 00:12:08,693 I will take back the Crystal Empire on my own 252 00:12:08,895 --> 00:12:12,564 and I will destroy anypony who gets in my way! 253 00:12:13,166 --> 00:12:15,067 Such confidence. 254 00:12:15,669 --> 00:12:19,237 Go. Try to take back your kingdom. 255 00:12:19,439 --> 00:12:21,473 I shall send you there myself. 256 00:12:21,875 --> 00:12:24,042 If you prevail, you may keep it. 257 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:28,046 But when you fail, you will submit to me. 258 00:12:28,648 --> 00:12:31,683 And if I refuse this... deal? 259 00:12:31,785 --> 00:12:33,818 Then I shall return you to the darkness 260 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,754 from which you were summoned. 261 00:12:35,856 --> 00:12:38,056 Fine. But this is a waste of time, 262 00:12:38,158 --> 00:12:40,825 as I will crush those who defy me. 263 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:43,962 I will defeat all who get in my way. I-- 264 00:12:44,064 --> 00:12:44,915 [zap] 265 00:12:45,016 --> 00:12:48,667 I advise the rest of you to prepare to work together. 266 00:12:49,970 --> 00:12:52,704 Well, working together sounds an awful lot like 267 00:12:52,806 --> 00:12:55,707 making friends, so you two are in luck 268 00:12:55,809 --> 00:12:57,809 because I know all about that! 269 00:13:00,213 --> 00:13:01,414 [knocking] 270 00:13:01,515 --> 00:13:05,016 Twi? You in here? With the school closed for the summer, 271 00:13:05,118 --> 00:13:07,085 I didn't think anypony would be here. 272 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:10,088 So much to do, not enough time. No! I already did that. 273 00:13:10,190 --> 00:13:13,158 Wait. Nope. I didn't. OOOH, NOT ENOUGH TIME! 274 00:13:13,260 --> 00:13:14,859 HELP! She's spiraling. 275 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,028 We're at the "my plan needs a plan" stage 276 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:18,997 of a Total Twilight Melt Down! 277 00:13:19,699 --> 00:13:21,166 Oh. Got it. 278 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:23,101 Twilight? 279 00:13:23,403 --> 00:13:25,536 Did I write down "eliminate redundant lists" 280 00:13:25,638 --> 00:13:27,238 on my School of Friendship to-do list, 281 00:13:27,340 --> 00:13:28,740 or my personal to-do list? 282 00:13:29,442 --> 00:13:30,509 TWILIGHT! Gah! 283 00:13:30,811 --> 00:13:33,278 Starlight! Oh, good, you're here. I need to talk to you. 284 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:34,879 Oh-kay... 285 00:13:34,981 --> 00:13:36,948 Hang on, I had "talk to Starlight" written down 286 00:13:37,050 --> 00:13:39,484 on one of these. Just let me find it so I can cross it off. 287 00:13:40,186 --> 00:13:43,221 Wow, you are "Twilighting" hard. 288 00:13:43,523 --> 00:13:45,123 You say Twilighting too!? 289 00:13:45,225 --> 00:13:47,659 Well, EXCUSE me, but this is the first time 290 00:13:47,761 --> 00:13:50,061 I've ever been asked to run A WHOLE KINGDOM! 291 00:13:50,463 --> 00:13:52,564 Ah! You're right. You're right... Heh. 292 00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:55,033 So.. what did you want to talk to me about? 293 00:13:55,135 --> 00:13:56,935 Ah! Here it is. I wrote it down. 294 00:13:57,037 --> 00:13:58,803 Starlight, you have blossomed into one of the strongest, 295 00:13:58,905 --> 00:14:00,305 smartest, most caring ponies I know 296 00:14:00,406 --> 00:14:02,106 and I can't think of anypony better to leave in charge 297 00:14:02,209 --> 00:14:03,642 of my castle and the School of Friendship. 298 00:14:03,744 --> 00:14:04,544 So what do you think? 299 00:14:05,045 --> 00:14:07,645 WHAT? You want ME to take care of the castle 300 00:14:07,747 --> 00:14:09,480 and RUN THE SCHOOL? 301 00:14:09,682 --> 00:14:10,616 Yes? 302 00:14:10,718 --> 00:14:13,151 Ah! I can't! I'm not ready! 303 00:14:13,253 --> 00:14:14,552 Remember what happened the last time 304 00:14:14,654 --> 00:14:15,820 you left me in charge!? 305 00:14:16,122 --> 00:14:18,556 And now you want me to do it PERMANENTLY? 306 00:14:18,658 --> 00:14:21,225 What if I don't do the right things!? [gasping] What if-- 307 00:14:21,327 --> 00:14:23,461 Starlight! Get a hold of yourself. 308 00:14:23,563 --> 00:14:25,964 You've risen to every challenge you've ever faced. 309 00:14:26,066 --> 00:14:29,634 You can do anything you put your mind to. You've got this. 310 00:14:30,436 --> 00:14:34,505 Ha! And so do you! See what I did there? 311 00:14:34,607 --> 00:14:37,042 You just said everything YOU need to hear. 312 00:14:37,444 --> 00:14:41,112 Ha ha ha! Nice try, but running a school and running a country 313 00:14:41,214 --> 00:14:42,247 are two very different things! 314 00:14:42,349 --> 00:14:44,348 Now if you don't mind, I have 7,432 315 00:14:44,450 --> 00:14:46,018 more things to take care of before I become 316 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,452 the new Ruler of Equestria! 317 00:14:47,554 --> 00:14:49,921 [gasping] 318 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:51,890 It was a valiant effort. 319 00:14:53,493 --> 00:14:57,061 ♪♪ 320 00:14:57,163 --> 00:15:01,132 [panicked shouts] 321 00:15:01,239 --> 00:15:08,807 ♪♪ 322 00:15:08,931 --> 00:15:09,631 [ching] 323 00:15:12,455 --> 00:15:14,155 [crash] 324 00:15:14,279 --> 00:15:23,279 ♪♪ 325 00:15:23,490 --> 00:15:27,091 [crackling] 326 00:15:27,193 --> 00:15:29,360 The guard says Sombra's breached the castle! 327 00:15:29,462 --> 00:15:31,829 Hurry, Twilight! We need you! 328 00:15:33,566 --> 00:15:35,100 Do you have Flurry Heart!? 329 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:36,801 I thought you had her! 330 00:15:37,003 --> 00:15:37,902 [gasp] Ah! 331 00:15:38,004 --> 00:15:39,671 [galloping hooves] 332 00:15:39,773 --> 00:15:41,573 [whining] Mama! 333 00:15:41,697 --> 00:15:42,442 [gasp] 334 00:15:43,543 --> 00:15:45,777 You won't get away with this. 335 00:15:45,879 --> 00:15:48,080 Oh, but I already have! 336 00:15:48,982 --> 00:15:50,615 [baby protests] 337 00:15:50,717 --> 00:15:54,385 Ha ha ha ha! 338 00:15:54,487 --> 00:15:57,388 With the Cyrstal heart now in my possession, 339 00:15:57,490 --> 00:15:59,824 there is nothing to stop me from ruling 340 00:15:59,926 --> 00:16:02,061 the Crystal Empire. 341 00:16:04,063 --> 00:16:06,230 Kneel before Sombra! 342 00:16:08,668 --> 00:16:12,471 Ah. Long live the King. 343 00:16:16,910 --> 00:16:19,577 ♪♪ 344 00:16:19,679 --> 00:16:20,645 Thanks for coming so quickly. 345 00:16:20,747 --> 00:16:21,430 [zap] 346 00:16:21,531 --> 00:16:23,514 Sure thing, but if you're going to be the ruler 347 00:16:23,617 --> 00:16:26,251 of Equestria, you may want to work on your penmanship. 348 00:16:26,353 --> 00:16:27,785 This looks like it says, 349 00:16:27,887 --> 00:16:30,288 "Cadance sent an emergency message. 350 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:34,259 Sombra's back and he's taking over the Crystal Empire." 351 00:16:34,361 --> 00:16:36,094 That's exactly what it says! 352 00:16:36,196 --> 00:16:37,862 But... But how is that possible? 353 00:16:37,964 --> 00:16:39,830 I thought the Crystal Heart had dispelled him 354 00:16:39,932 --> 00:16:41,065 into the Ether! 355 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,801 I have no idea, but he's back and it's up to us 356 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:46,070 to save the Empire and my family! 357 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:48,606 Shouldn't somepony tell Celestia and Luna? 358 00:16:48,708 --> 00:16:50,408 Oooh. Good point. 359 00:16:50,510 --> 00:16:53,644 One of us should probably loop in the real rulers 360 00:16:53,746 --> 00:16:54,779 of Equestria. 361 00:16:55,281 --> 00:16:57,915 No. If we're going to run Equestria, 362 00:16:58,017 --> 00:17:00,451 we'll need to handle things like this on our own. 363 00:17:00,553 --> 00:17:04,555 Oh, Twilight! Could this mean that you finally 364 00:17:04,657 --> 00:17:07,158 have the confidence to ascend to the throne 365 00:17:07,260 --> 00:17:09,728 like the princesses believe you can? 366 00:17:10,630 --> 00:17:14,699 Maybe... Unless you'd consider taking care of Sombra for us? 367 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:18,869 Oh, no no no no no. You were absolutely right. 368 00:17:18,971 --> 00:17:21,806 You need to learn how to handle these things on your own. 369 00:17:21,908 --> 00:17:23,041 Ta-tah. 370 00:17:23,743 --> 00:17:26,010 Handling things on our own is all well and good, 371 00:17:26,112 --> 00:17:29,180 but last time we defeated Sombra with the Crystal Heart. 372 00:17:29,382 --> 00:17:32,250 What if he has it already? How are we gonna stop him? 373 00:17:34,787 --> 00:17:35,620 [gasp] 374 00:17:35,722 --> 00:17:40,158 ♪♪ 375 00:17:40,260 --> 00:17:41,793 With the Elements of Harmony! 376 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:45,396 With those, we can defeat anypony, even Sombra! 377 00:17:45,498 --> 00:17:47,131 Ah no no no no. You didn't need 378 00:17:47,233 --> 00:17:49,500 the "Elements" the last time you defeated Sombra. 379 00:17:49,602 --> 00:17:52,070 And I'm not sure using them still counts 380 00:17:52,172 --> 00:17:54,405 as handling things on your own. 381 00:17:54,607 --> 00:17:58,843 My family is in danger. I'm not taking any chances. 382 00:17:58,945 --> 00:18:00,711 She's got a point. 383 00:18:00,813 --> 00:18:02,446 Ugh. Fine. 384 00:18:03,483 --> 00:18:04,849 What's his problem? 385 00:18:05,151 --> 00:18:08,019 Starlight, can you stay here and take care of the school? 386 00:18:08,121 --> 00:18:09,420 I've got you covered. 387 00:18:11,257 --> 00:18:12,090 [poof] 388 00:18:12,192 --> 00:18:14,859 ♪♪ 389 00:18:14,961 --> 00:18:20,498 [zapping] 390 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:22,068 ♪♪ 391 00:18:22,192 --> 00:18:23,192 [poof] 392 00:18:27,952 --> 00:18:28,952 [zap] 393 00:18:30,677 --> 00:18:33,578 It's cute that you think that will do anything. 394 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:36,315 It might not, but they will. 395 00:18:37,317 --> 00:18:38,683 Cavalry's here! 396 00:18:39,085 --> 00:18:40,752 [battle cries] 397 00:18:40,854 --> 00:18:44,021 [chuckle] How can I be surprised when I'm waiting to show 398 00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:46,757 all of you your greatest fear? 399 00:18:46,859 --> 00:18:52,096 [whoosh] 400 00:18:52,398 --> 00:18:56,567 ♪♪ 401 00:18:56,669 --> 00:18:57,736 [clang] 402 00:18:58,738 --> 00:18:59,504 [whimper] 403 00:19:04,511 --> 00:19:07,645 Oh, Twilight. How disappointing. 404 00:19:07,747 --> 00:19:11,582 Equestria was in your care and you let it be destroyed. 405 00:19:11,684 --> 00:19:12,451 [explosion] 406 00:19:13,653 --> 00:19:15,653 You should all surrender. 407 00:19:15,755 --> 00:19:18,523 Nothing can defeat your own fears. 408 00:19:18,725 --> 00:19:24,195 ♪ [music turns uplifting] ♪ 409 00:19:24,297 --> 00:19:26,064 We didn't need to defeat them. 410 00:19:26,166 --> 00:19:28,899 We just needed to face them long enough to distract you! 411 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:33,704 ♪♪ 412 00:19:33,806 --> 00:19:35,874 NO! 413 00:19:36,776 --> 00:19:39,544 It's cute that you think that will do anything. 414 00:19:40,446 --> 00:19:44,415 [zapping] 415 00:19:44,617 --> 00:19:46,751 [rumbling] 416 00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:49,521 [zapping] 417 00:19:50,723 --> 00:19:55,526 You may have won the battle, but I shall win the war! 418 00:19:55,628 --> 00:19:57,596 ♪♪ 419 00:19:57,720 --> 00:20:01,720 [zapping] 420 00:20:04,136 --> 00:20:05,636 Ya hoo hoo hoo! 421 00:20:05,738 --> 00:20:07,972 ♪♪ 422 00:20:08,074 --> 00:20:11,242 We totally just wiped the castle with that guy. 423 00:20:11,344 --> 00:20:16,581 ♪♪ 424 00:20:16,683 --> 00:20:17,815 Thanks, Twily. 425 00:20:17,917 --> 00:20:19,116 ♪♪ 426 00:20:19,218 --> 00:20:20,351 But that was fun! 427 00:20:20,553 --> 00:20:21,753 And.. easy. 428 00:20:22,155 --> 00:20:24,889 As magical battles go, that was a cakewalk. 429 00:20:24,991 --> 00:20:27,091 Mmmmm, "cakewalk". 430 00:20:28,494 --> 00:20:30,361 [laughter] 431 00:20:30,463 --> 00:20:33,498 We did handle this pretty well.. on our own. 432 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:34,900 Does this mean--? 433 00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:37,701 I still don't feel like I'm one hundred percent ready, 434 00:20:37,804 --> 00:20:38,936 but will I ever? 435 00:20:39,138 --> 00:20:40,872 Knowing you? Nope. 436 00:20:41,874 --> 00:20:45,810 I have you guys, and we have the Elements, and together, 437 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:48,446 we've never failed. We'll be OK. 438 00:20:48,548 --> 00:20:52,315 [cheers] 439 00:20:57,056 --> 00:20:59,658 Once again, Equestria is safe. 440 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:02,026 What should we do to celebrate? 441 00:21:02,228 --> 00:21:04,128 I vote for a cakewalk! 442 00:21:06,933 --> 00:21:08,232 [crash] 443 00:21:08,334 --> 00:21:11,802 [whoosh] 444 00:21:12,104 --> 00:21:14,739 [rumbling] 445 00:21:14,841 --> 00:21:15,673 What's going on? 446 00:21:16,075 --> 00:21:17,541 I don't know! 447 00:21:17,743 --> 00:21:21,246 [smashing] 448 00:21:21,948 --> 00:21:22,847 [smashing glass] 449 00:21:22,949 --> 00:21:24,082 [gasps] 450 00:21:24,184 --> 00:21:26,317 [whoosh] 451 00:21:26,519 --> 00:21:30,287 [evil laughter]