1 00:00:01,460 --> 00:00:02,032 ♪♪ 2 00:00:02,044 --> 00:00:02,840 [knock knock] 3 00:00:04,848 --> 00:00:06,064 Hey Spike. What's up? 4 00:00:06,492 --> 00:00:08,300 Just, uh, wanted to make sure you're ready 5 00:00:08,324 --> 00:00:09,464 for your big ceremony today. 6 00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:13,656 Yup. Wow, I still can't believe my friends and I 7 00:00:13,672 --> 00:00:15,636 are getting medals of honor. 8 00:00:16,476 --> 00:00:19,344 Are you kidding? You totally deserve it! 9 00:00:19,596 --> 00:00:25,348 After all, you saved Equestria from Queen Chrysalis 10 00:00:25,536 --> 00:00:29,336 with the help of Trixie and Thorax and Discord. 11 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:33,288 Uh, yeah. I know what happened. I was kinda there? 12 00:00:33,664 --> 00:00:37,556 Oh, right. Uh, so what are you wearing? 13 00:00:38,352 --> 00:00:41,736 Not sure. Why? Am I supposed to dress up? 14 00:00:41,976 --> 00:00:45,676 No. I mean, you could. It's like Rarity always says: 15 00:00:45,832 --> 00:00:46,456 [impersonating Rarity] 16 00:00:46,480 --> 00:00:49,352 "There's no such thing as overdressed darling. 17 00:00:49,452 --> 00:00:51,908 You're just the best-looking pony in the room!" 18 00:00:52,124 --> 00:00:53,432 [awkward laugh] 19 00:00:54,864 --> 00:00:56,356 What are you looking at? 20 00:00:56,668 --> 00:00:57,572 No, don't look! 21 00:01:00,116 --> 00:01:04,468 Cuz there was a spider there but it's gone now so... 22 00:01:04,992 --> 00:01:05,724 Thanks, Starlight! Bye! 23 00:01:09,160 --> 00:01:09,748 [door closes] 24 00:01:11,724 --> 00:01:15,996 Heh heh. She had no idea. We're a good team, Sparkle. 25 00:01:16,440 --> 00:01:21,408 Sparkle? [laughs] Yeah we are. So, do you think she'll like it? 26 00:01:21,760 --> 00:01:25,216 I want this present to say "I'm so proud of you, 27 00:01:25,316 --> 00:01:27,540 both as a mentor and a friend. 28 00:01:27,744 --> 00:01:30,476 Equestria is safer thanks to you." 29 00:01:30,996 --> 00:01:34,104 Oh. I thought you were getting her a mirror, like yours. 30 00:01:35,200 --> 00:01:36,008 I am. 31 00:01:36,468 --> 00:01:37,868 Maybe you should get her a card, 32 00:01:37,924 --> 00:01:39,944 cause I don't think the mirror will say all that. 33 00:01:40,044 --> 00:01:41,336 But I think she'll like it. 34 00:01:41,584 --> 00:01:43,260 It's just what her room needs. 35 00:01:43,488 --> 00:01:45,816 The first thing she'll see when she wakes up is herself 36 00:01:45,852 --> 00:01:47,416 surrounded by all her friends! 37 00:01:47,696 --> 00:01:49,900 I plan on giving it to her after the ceremony. 38 00:01:50,170 --> 00:01:51,424 Yeah, about that. 39 00:01:51,612 --> 00:01:53,868 Don't you need to get the castle ready for the celebration? 40 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:56,436 Nah. Pinkie Pie's got that covered. 41 00:01:57,520 --> 00:01:58,132 Hm. 42 00:02:08,362 --> 00:02:13,360 Hearing impaired subtitles By YayPonies Hey look! it's NEW PONY SEASON TIME! https://yp1.yayponies.eu 43 00:02:40,928 --> 00:02:44,492 Starlight, Trixie, Thorax and Discord 44 00:02:44,544 --> 00:02:46,444 were brave in the face of danger, 45 00:02:46,808 --> 00:02:48,832 resourceful when things got challenging 46 00:02:48,972 --> 00:02:50,964 and proved that the bonds of friendship, 47 00:02:51,036 --> 00:02:54,916 no matter how unlikely, are stronger than any adversity. 48 00:02:55,572 --> 00:02:57,140 By stopping Queen Chrysalis, 49 00:02:57,340 --> 00:02:59,464 not only did they save Equestria, 50 00:02:59,576 --> 00:03:02,192 they set the changelings free from her reign. 51 00:03:02,776 --> 00:03:06,912 Go Discord! Yahoo! 52 00:03:07,288 --> 00:03:08,472 [giggle] 53 00:03:08,844 --> 00:03:12,440 And that's why we're proud and honored to give them 54 00:03:12,464 --> 00:03:15,584 the Equestrian Pink Hearts of Courage. 55 00:03:15,636 --> 00:03:21,664 [cheering] 56 00:03:21,708 --> 00:03:28,816 ♪♪ 57 00:03:28,956 --> 00:03:33,192 Yeah! Oh! Not quite! 58 00:03:34,900 --> 00:03:38,716 All right! There it is. YAAAAAAY! 59 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:41,312 ♪♪ 60 00:03:41,392 --> 00:03:43,328 We are so proud of you all. 61 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:48,692 [cheering] 62 00:03:50,060 --> 00:03:55,000 ♪ [dance music] ♪ 63 00:03:55,832 --> 00:03:59,460 It was the Great and Powerful Trixie's pleasure 64 00:03:59,620 --> 00:04:02,296 to save you from your imminent doom. 65 00:04:02,416 --> 00:04:06,324 Yes. Because you did it all by yourself. 66 00:04:07,196 --> 00:04:09,888 I can't believe you managed to do it without magic. 67 00:04:10,160 --> 00:04:11,508 It was amazing! 68 00:04:11,640 --> 00:04:14,168 No one's ever stood up to Chrysalis like that. 69 00:04:14,492 --> 00:04:18,684 Oh, I just did what anypony would've done. 70 00:04:19,156 --> 00:04:20,996 It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? 71 00:04:21,044 --> 00:04:22,624 Watching your student shine 72 00:04:22,644 --> 00:04:24,796 the way you always knew they could. 73 00:04:25,996 --> 00:04:27,436 My cheeks are sore. 74 00:04:27,728 --> 00:04:30,336 I don't think I've ever smiled this much in my life. 75 00:04:30,544 --> 00:04:33,440 I can only imagine what that feels like. 76 00:04:36,032 --> 00:04:39,264 Yes, Starlight is student of the year, isn't she? 77 00:04:39,360 --> 00:04:41,040 She has so much potential. 78 00:04:41,176 --> 00:04:43,120 So, what are we going to do with her? 79 00:04:43,268 --> 00:04:46,028 And by "we" I definitely mean you. 80 00:04:46,220 --> 00:04:47,924 Being her mentor and all that, 81 00:04:48,096 --> 00:04:51,528 her destiny falls squarely on your haunches. 82 00:04:52,012 --> 00:04:53,152 [zap zap] 83 00:04:53,332 --> 00:04:54,496 Oh, don't you worry. 84 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:56,400 I've planned enough friendship lessons 85 00:04:56,424 --> 00:04:58,132 to cover the next three years. 86 00:04:58,348 --> 00:05:00,836 [Laughing] 87 00:05:01,016 --> 00:05:01,672 What's so funny? 88 00:05:01,708 --> 00:05:03,212 No, no. 89 00:05:03,300 --> 00:05:06,492 Clearly Starlight is beyond basic friendship lessons. 90 00:05:06,672 --> 00:05:09,768 She just won a medal, for Equestria's sake! 91 00:05:09,936 --> 00:05:14,116 I thought you were joking. You are joking, right? 92 00:05:14,264 --> 00:05:16,884 [nervous laugh] Of course I was. 93 00:05:17,508 --> 00:05:20,796 Obviously you should have a grand master plan for her, 94 00:05:20,948 --> 00:05:24,260 the same way Celestia set you on a path 95 00:05:24,340 --> 00:05:27,728 that eventually made you a princess. 96 00:05:28,128 --> 00:05:28,780 Yup. 97 00:05:29,372 --> 00:05:35,560 Oh, good. I'm sure she can't wait to hear all about it! 98 00:05:38,004 --> 00:05:41,352 So how's the whole ruling-a-kingdom thing going? 99 00:05:41,596 --> 00:05:45,068 It's a bit... overwhelming. But we're adjusting. 100 00:05:46,036 --> 00:05:48,964 So you can't have friendship without makeovers? 101 00:05:49,960 --> 00:05:51,324 Not exactly. 102 00:05:52,740 --> 00:05:54,344 Oh, Starlight! 103 00:05:54,464 --> 00:05:57,176 Princess Twilight has something very important to tell us. 104 00:05:57,328 --> 00:06:01,444 Well, just you really, but I'm nosey and I want to hear. 105 00:06:01,888 --> 00:06:04,280 OK. Would you excuse me? 106 00:06:04,716 --> 00:06:05,716 [zap] 107 00:06:06,084 --> 00:06:06,976 Never mind. 108 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:08,396 What's going on? 109 00:06:08,504 --> 00:06:11,144 Well, Twilight was just about to reveal 110 00:06:11,180 --> 00:06:13,996 her grand master plan for you. 111 00:06:14,228 --> 00:06:16,152 Really? I was kind of wondering 112 00:06:16,192 --> 00:06:17,372 what we were going to do next. 113 00:06:17,504 --> 00:06:20,728 Yes, I'd say we were both fairly interested. 114 00:06:21,928 --> 00:06:26,304 Of course you are. And I do have a plan, obviously, 115 00:06:26,508 --> 00:06:28,540 but now's clearly not the time to do it. 116 00:06:28,580 --> 00:06:29,960 You should enjoy your party. 117 00:06:30,780 --> 00:06:32,004 Starlight, come on! 118 00:06:32,036 --> 00:06:34,216 The Ponyville Chronicle wants to take our picture! 119 00:06:34,872 --> 00:06:37,228 Ugh. You too, Discord. 120 00:06:39,248 --> 00:06:39,664 [sigh] 121 00:06:39,740 --> 00:06:40,136 [poof] 122 00:06:40,276 --> 00:06:43,012 PSST. I see what you're doing. 123 00:06:43,432 --> 00:06:44,092 You do? 124 00:06:44,548 --> 00:06:47,464 You already planned the perfect moment 125 00:06:47,548 --> 00:06:50,044 during the party to make the grand announcement 126 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:52,624 to everypony about your plan! 127 00:06:53,948 --> 00:06:55,280 Brava, Twilight. 128 00:06:55,328 --> 00:06:57,640 I can't wait to tell Fluttershy and the others! 129 00:06:58,068 --> 00:06:59,120 Discord, no. 130 00:07:03,868 --> 00:07:07,104 Twilight? Are you reading during a party again? 131 00:07:07,572 --> 00:07:09,640 No, no, no. She's already good at that. 132 00:07:09,716 --> 00:07:12,932 She mastered this. She taught me about this one! 133 00:07:13,336 --> 00:07:15,352 Wild guess: something's wrong. 134 00:07:15,416 --> 00:07:17,732 Spike, I'm a terrible mentor. 135 00:07:18,004 --> 00:07:20,200 Why didn't I come up with a path for Starlight? 136 00:07:20,412 --> 00:07:22,936 Princess Celestia had it all figured out for me. 137 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:24,784 [gasp] That's it! 138 00:07:28,380 --> 00:07:30,260 I had years' worth of friendship lessons 139 00:07:30,296 --> 00:07:31,052 ready to go, 140 00:07:31,296 --> 00:07:33,044 but when we were captured by Chrysalis, 141 00:07:33,188 --> 00:07:35,452 Starlight took charge and really stepped up. 142 00:07:35,852 --> 00:07:37,184 I don't think friendship lessons 143 00:07:37,212 --> 00:07:38,732 are enough for her anymore. 144 00:07:39,212 --> 00:07:43,076 So you have an overachieving student? Sounds familiar. 145 00:07:44,340 --> 00:07:45,992 That's why I had to talk to you. 146 00:07:46,168 --> 00:07:48,208 You of all ponies would know what to do. 147 00:07:48,352 --> 00:07:50,784 I mean, you were me and I was Starlight. 148 00:07:51,024 --> 00:07:53,608 But for now, I need you to pretend you're you and I'm me. 149 00:07:53,828 --> 00:07:54,456 Huh? 150 00:07:55,156 --> 00:07:55,992 Go on. 151 00:07:56,268 --> 00:07:58,560 When I was your student and you were in this place, 152 00:07:58,692 --> 00:08:02,812 you... oh no. You sent me to Ponyville. 153 00:08:03,124 --> 00:08:04,444 Which means, it's time for me 154 00:08:04,468 --> 00:08:06,228 to send Starlight Glimmer away! 155 00:08:10,164 --> 00:08:11,424 I can't believe it. 156 00:08:11,568 --> 00:08:14,656 It really is time for Starlight to go, isn't it? 157 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:17,456 Only you can make that decision. 158 00:08:17,720 --> 00:08:21,088 It's a difficult one, but your heart knows what's right. 159 00:08:21,304 --> 00:08:22,984 Even as it hurts. 160 00:08:23,620 --> 00:08:24,624 Where are you going to send her? 161 00:08:26,836 --> 00:08:27,376 Too soon? 162 00:08:28,500 --> 00:08:30,944 No. This is something I have to do. 163 00:08:34,504 --> 00:08:35,436 Oh, boy. 164 00:08:35,644 --> 00:08:36,948 Oh, boy? 165 00:08:37,532 --> 00:08:39,312 Whatever Twilight's planning for Starlight 166 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:41,560 is going to be so exciting! 167 00:08:41,816 --> 00:08:44,864 Hm. Wonder why she didn't tell any of us about it? 168 00:08:45,236 --> 00:08:48,056 Probably because you're not as close as you think you are. 169 00:08:50,052 --> 00:08:53,500 Just kidding. She wanted it to be a big surprise. 170 00:08:53,644 --> 00:08:55,808 Just between us, she's getting ready 171 00:08:55,848 --> 00:08:58,052 to make a big announcement! 172 00:08:58,248 --> 00:09:00,760 Eeeee. That's so exciting! And surprising. 173 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:02,180 Usually you tell your party planner 174 00:09:02,212 --> 00:09:03,764 about all your plans for your party. 175 00:09:03,856 --> 00:09:05,508 Rainbow Dash: Well, she definitely has one. 176 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,680 I mean when has Twilight not had a plan? 177 00:09:10,750 --> 00:09:14,700 [mumbling] Hm, gosh, I don't know. 178 00:09:15,020 --> 00:09:17,744 [gasp] I GOT IT! Since defeating Chrysalis, 179 00:09:17,784 --> 00:09:19,064 Starlight's given the changelings 180 00:09:19,108 --> 00:09:21,488 an opportunity to revolutionize their society. 181 00:09:21,744 --> 00:09:23,152 Maybe I can send her there. 182 00:09:23,464 --> 00:09:25,400 [whoosh] 183 00:09:29,924 --> 00:09:30,956 Cool spell. 184 00:09:31,484 --> 00:09:33,272 If Starlight goes to the changeling hive, 185 00:09:33,408 --> 00:09:35,628 she can help them adjust to their new way of life. 186 00:09:36,156 --> 00:09:38,164 OK, friendship one-oh-one: 187 00:09:38,610 --> 00:09:41,332 Thorax and I are going to show you how to compromise. 188 00:09:41,610 --> 00:09:45,112 I want to have honeysuckle nectar for lunch. 189 00:09:45,472 --> 00:09:49,544 I would like a sandwich. Oh, no. What should we do? 190 00:09:49,788 --> 00:09:52,860 Attack! The winner gets to choose! 191 00:09:53,084 --> 00:09:55,372 [excited chatter] 192 00:09:55,520 --> 00:09:59,872 OR, Thorax and I can talk about it and come up 193 00:09:59,900 --> 00:10:01,772 with a solution that works for everypony. 194 00:10:02,396 --> 00:10:04,936 Starlight. How do you feel about 195 00:10:04,964 --> 00:10:08,056 honeysuckle and peanut butter sandwiches? 196 00:10:08,340 --> 00:10:11,284 Why, that sounds delicious. 197 00:10:11,536 --> 00:10:13,444 Compromise! 198 00:10:14,872 --> 00:10:17,472 [chatter] 199 00:10:17,708 --> 00:10:19,776 Um, this doesn't seem like something 200 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,368 Starlight and Thorax would do. 201 00:10:21,688 --> 00:10:23,980 Uh, this is Twilight's fantasy, Spike. 202 00:10:24,176 --> 00:10:26,384 There is no wrong way to fantasize. 203 00:10:26,576 --> 00:10:27,488 Thank you. 204 00:10:27,616 --> 00:10:31,712 Starlight Glimmer is a most apt and perspicacious pony! 205 00:10:32,036 --> 00:10:34,452 Yep, definitely a Twilight fantasy. 206 00:10:35,068 --> 00:10:37,902 This seems like a lovely path for Starlight. 207 00:10:38,024 --> 00:10:39,728 The Changelings have so much to learn 208 00:10:39,752 --> 00:10:42,368 about how to enjoy love through friendships. 209 00:10:42,660 --> 00:10:45,232 Starlight would be busy for a very long time, 210 00:10:45,540 --> 00:10:48,808 but her work there would be very rewarding. 211 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:53,116 Or dangerous. It would only take one Changeling 212 00:10:53,140 --> 00:10:54,540 to deviate from the pack. 213 00:11:01,108 --> 00:11:02,784 [evil laugh] 214 00:11:03,564 --> 00:11:07,684 Hi, I'm Starlight Glimmer. What's your name? 215 00:11:07,944 --> 00:11:09,524 Uh, Cornicle? 216 00:11:09,900 --> 00:11:13,404 PFFFT! HA! What kind of name is that? 217 00:11:14,344 --> 00:11:19,364 Your wings are so um, see-through. 218 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:25,384 I'm so glad I'm a pony. Are you like bugs or what? 219 00:11:26,208 --> 00:11:27,868 [smack smack smack] 220 00:11:31,228 --> 00:11:32,820 There she is! Get her! 221 00:11:32,892 --> 00:11:35,612 [angry shouts] 222 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:39,596 Um, that probably won't happen. 223 00:11:39,876 --> 00:11:42,516 But it could. I can't just send her off to 224 00:11:42,548 --> 00:11:44,892 Celestia-knows-where without thinking it through! 225 00:11:45,105 --> 00:11:47,939 Huh. I was not aware that I was an expression. 226 00:11:48,060 --> 00:11:49,856 An appropriate one, of course, 227 00:11:50,056 --> 00:11:51,964 for even I don't know the answer. 228 00:11:52,168 --> 00:11:54,340 This is a momentous decision. 229 00:11:54,504 --> 00:11:56,924 You must consider all the possibilities. 230 00:11:57,244 --> 00:11:58,788 Rethink, rethink, rethink... 231 00:12:00,860 --> 00:12:01,884 What about the dragons? 232 00:12:02,172 --> 00:12:04,076 I can send Starlight to the Dragon Lands. 233 00:12:04,120 --> 00:12:06,072 She and Ember would totally hit it off! 234 00:12:06,576 --> 00:12:08,116 [whoosh] 235 00:12:08,176 --> 00:12:10,992 ♪ [scary music] ♪ 236 00:12:11,084 --> 00:12:12,936 Emberrrr! 237 00:12:13,332 --> 00:12:15,008 Starliiiiight! 238 00:12:17,296 --> 00:12:19,820 You ready to do some death-defying dragon stuff? 239 00:12:20,340 --> 00:12:21,568 Totally. 240 00:12:21,948 --> 00:12:23,772 OK, that doesn't sound anything 241 00:12:23,792 --> 00:12:25,608 like Ember or Starlight. 242 00:12:25,768 --> 00:12:27,940 Who knows what their dynamic would be, Spike? 243 00:12:28,112 --> 00:12:30,532 ♪♪ 244 00:12:30,644 --> 00:12:35,440 [explosions] 245 00:12:37,488 --> 00:12:38,204 [gasp] 246 00:12:39,268 --> 00:12:40,788 [hollow knocks] 247 00:12:40,816 --> 00:12:41,376 Freaky. 248 00:12:42,444 --> 00:12:44,772 Starlight will love it in the dragon lands. 249 00:12:45,044 --> 00:12:47,320 In her letters, Ember said dragons do a lot 250 00:12:47,340 --> 00:12:50,372 of fun things: The Feast of Fires, the Dragon Bowl, 251 00:12:50,424 --> 00:12:51,620 Clawchella... 252 00:12:53,100 --> 00:12:56,028 Starlight could be there for a really long time. 253 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:59,360 But then again, not all dragons like ponies 254 00:12:59,388 --> 00:13:01,084 as much as Ember does. 255 00:13:02,160 --> 00:13:03,668 Hey, Twinkle Star! 256 00:13:03,928 --> 00:13:05,700 It's uh, Starlight Glimmer. 257 00:13:05,972 --> 00:13:08,152 Star-kle Light-star? 258 00:13:08,424 --> 00:13:10,028 Starlight Glimmer. 259 00:13:10,192 --> 00:13:11,764 Yeah Whatever. You wanna hang with us? 260 00:13:13,596 --> 00:13:15,112 What are we diving into? 261 00:13:15,408 --> 00:13:16,948 Lava! 262 00:13:17,060 --> 00:13:17,824 WHAT?! 263 00:13:19,172 --> 00:13:20,988 Twilight, this is crazy! 264 00:13:21,340 --> 00:13:23,232 [zap] 265 00:13:23,292 --> 00:13:24,864 Starlight's really good with magic. 266 00:13:24,970 --> 00:13:26,532 She could just stop herself from falling 267 00:13:26,552 --> 00:13:27,644 into a pit of lava. 268 00:13:27,956 --> 00:13:30,848 What if she didn't realize it was happening? 269 00:13:31,116 --> 00:13:32,628 You just never know, Spike! 270 00:13:32,788 --> 00:13:34,944 I just need to think of someplace safe to send her. 271 00:13:35,244 --> 00:13:36,848 Some place safe, some place safe. Some place safe. 272 00:13:38,332 --> 00:13:39,944 I could send her to the Crystal Empire 273 00:13:39,980 --> 00:13:42,344 to continue her magical studies with Sunburst! 274 00:13:43,456 --> 00:13:45,364 [zap] 275 00:13:47,288 --> 00:13:48,328 It'll be perfect! 276 00:13:48,590 --> 00:13:50,748 Sunburst's knowledge of magic is only matched 277 00:13:50,788 --> 00:13:52,040 by Starlight's abilities. 278 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:57,080 I've got it! Try placing your horn directly on the potion 279 00:13:57,152 --> 00:13:58,840 and picture the clock you wish to make. 280 00:14:00,560 --> 00:14:01,312 [zap] 281 00:14:02,212 --> 00:14:03,704 [cuckoo cuckoo] 282 00:14:04,312 --> 00:14:05,872 They could challenge each other into becoming 283 00:14:05,904 --> 00:14:08,472 the most talented unicorns Equestria's ever seen! 284 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,760 We did it! Quick, what's next? 285 00:14:12,112 --> 00:14:15,488 Of course, the study of magic is a lifelong pursuit 286 00:14:15,512 --> 00:14:17,516 and Starlight could be there for a while, 287 00:14:17,540 --> 00:14:18,900 especially once they start attempting 288 00:14:18,928 --> 00:14:20,720 the really complicated stuff! 289 00:14:21,084 --> 00:14:23,764 Three... two... one... 290 00:14:24,100 --> 00:14:26,052 What if they become too ambitious? 291 00:14:27,292 --> 00:14:29,300 I never would have thought to combine Starswirl's 292 00:14:29,336 --> 00:14:31,560 apparition spell with spatium flexibus! 293 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:33,652 But what would happen if we added 294 00:14:33,672 --> 00:14:35,736 Sonambula's tempus objectus? 295 00:14:36,032 --> 00:14:38,212 If we do it just right, it should allow us 296 00:14:38,236 --> 00:14:41,076 to materialize an object that was lost in the past! 297 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:51,600 No, don't do it. 298 00:14:55,272 --> 00:14:56,304 [scream] 299 00:15:01,460 --> 00:15:04,600 Starlight! NOOOO! 300 00:15:05,912 --> 00:15:08,096 Twilight! Snap out of it! 301 00:15:10,944 --> 00:15:13,232 Easy, Twilight. It didn't happen. 302 00:15:13,332 --> 00:15:14,588 But it could. 303 00:15:15,432 --> 00:15:17,508 I just don't think I can send her anywhere. 304 00:15:18,160 --> 00:15:19,580 What am I going to do? 305 00:15:20,040 --> 00:15:25,384 [hysterical laughter] 306 00:15:25,536 --> 00:15:26,772 Are you laughing at me? 307 00:15:30,216 --> 00:15:33,108 [hysterical laughter] 308 00:15:33,156 --> 00:15:35,552 I can't believe you're laughing at me. 309 00:15:36,288 --> 00:15:39,576 Oh, Twilight, I'm not. I'm laughing because 310 00:15:39,596 --> 00:15:41,884 I had the exact same fears you're having. 311 00:15:42,040 --> 00:15:42,712 What? 312 00:15:43,212 --> 00:15:44,728 Let me tell you a story. 313 00:15:45,376 --> 00:15:48,880 Once upon a time there was a very bright young filly. 314 00:15:49,524 --> 00:15:52,028 She was truly one of my best students. 315 00:15:52,488 --> 00:15:54,264 Are you talking about Twilight? 316 00:15:54,576 --> 00:15:56,164 I can't see what you're thinking about. 317 00:15:57,072 --> 00:15:58,152 Yes, Spike. 318 00:15:58,304 --> 00:16:04,772 ♪♪ 319 00:16:04,990 --> 00:16:07,716 I was constantly surprised and impressed 320 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:08,612 with her discoveries. 321 00:16:08,664 --> 00:16:12,232 ♪♪ 322 00:16:12,312 --> 00:16:14,872 But I noticed that her pursuit of academia 323 00:16:14,940 --> 00:16:17,532 was preventing her from reaching her full potential. 324 00:16:17,732 --> 00:16:20,284 You mean it was keeping her isolated and alone? 325 00:16:20,468 --> 00:16:21,800 Uh. Yes, Spike. 326 00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:26,864 I had a decision to make. But it wasn't easy. 327 00:16:28,712 --> 00:16:30,520 Maybe I could close the library 328 00:16:30,560 --> 00:16:32,776 or throw a party in the castle? 329 00:16:33,172 --> 00:16:35,640 She'd have to talk to the other fillies then. 330 00:16:36,280 --> 00:16:39,080 ♪♪ 331 00:16:39,208 --> 00:16:41,144 I must send her away! 332 00:16:42,868 --> 00:16:46,132 I knew there was a special group of fillies in Ponyville, 333 00:16:46,516 --> 00:16:48,796 but I kept inventing all kinds of reasons 334 00:16:48,860 --> 00:16:50,360 why I shouldn't send you. 335 00:16:51,944 --> 00:16:54,388 What if she runs into a manticore? Or what if 336 00:16:54,408 --> 00:16:57,264 she gets pulled into Tartarus? Or worst of all, 337 00:16:57,300 --> 00:16:59,352 what if she doesn't get along with anypony? 338 00:17:00,096 --> 00:17:01,236 Are we supposed to say something? 339 00:17:01,380 --> 00:17:02,572 I don't think so. 340 00:17:03,972 --> 00:17:07,028 I kept you in Canterlot longer than I should have. 341 00:17:08,676 --> 00:17:11,544 Eventually, I realized all the anxiety I felt 342 00:17:11,692 --> 00:17:14,240 was because I didn't want you to go. 343 00:17:14,572 --> 00:17:15,528 Really? 344 00:17:15,852 --> 00:17:18,184 I loved having you as a student. 345 00:17:18,444 --> 00:17:20,932 You challenged me and taught me just as much 346 00:17:20,960 --> 00:17:22,252 as I taught you. 347 00:17:22,624 --> 00:17:25,668 I am embarrassed to admit it, but I was afraid 348 00:17:25,684 --> 00:17:29,148 if you made friends, you wouldn't need me anymore. 349 00:17:30,812 --> 00:17:33,744 Princess Celestia, that is so not true. 350 00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:35,860 I will always need you. 351 00:17:36,136 --> 00:17:38,576 I think Starlight Glimmer might feel the same way 352 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:41,196 about you, if that is what you're afraid of. 353 00:17:41,412 --> 00:17:43,268 Maybe it is. Just a little. 354 00:17:43,544 --> 00:17:46,512 Oh, it definitely is. Like a lot. 355 00:17:47,676 --> 00:17:50,724 Here we are after all these years, Twilight. 356 00:17:51,304 --> 00:17:53,504 We are living proof that letting someone 357 00:17:53,532 --> 00:17:56,392 spread their wings doesn't mean you no longer have 358 00:17:56,436 --> 00:17:58,236 a place in their lives. 359 00:17:58,628 --> 00:17:59,352 Thank you. 360 00:17:59,540 --> 00:18:00,956 And if you're still worried, 361 00:18:01,340 --> 00:18:03,300 you can always make her write you letters! 362 00:18:04,312 --> 00:18:05,324 [giggle] 363 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:08,596 [laughter] 364 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:15,668 I may have let it slip that you'd be unveiling 365 00:18:15,692 --> 00:18:19,168 your big plan for Starlight tonight. Silly me. 366 00:18:19,224 --> 00:18:22,324 But we're all very excited to hear what you've cooked up. 367 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:30,276 You weren't coming up with a plan just now, were you? 368 00:18:30,456 --> 00:18:35,028 Oh, dear. This could be pretty embarrassing for you. 369 00:18:35,516 --> 00:18:37,332 Gee, thanks Discord. 370 00:18:37,436 --> 00:18:40,168 Anytime. I really do love being helpful. 371 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:41,304 [zap] 372 00:18:43,068 --> 00:18:43,688 [clink clink clink] 373 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:45,624 If I could have everypony's attention. 374 00:18:46,288 --> 00:18:49,120 As you all know, Starlight Glimmer has been my pupil 375 00:18:49,148 --> 00:18:52,232 for a while now and I'd hoped she'd be my pupil 376 00:18:52,272 --> 00:18:55,316 for a long time yet to come, but it turns out 377 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:57,268 that's just not meant to be. 378 00:18:57,488 --> 00:18:58,592 [gasp] 379 00:18:58,912 --> 00:19:02,008 Starlight, you have proved yourself to be a kind, 380 00:19:02,292 --> 00:19:06,448 loyal, strong, honest and truly magical friend. 381 00:19:06,808 --> 00:19:08,320 Just looking around this room at 382 00:19:08,388 --> 00:19:09,936 all the new friendships you've made, 383 00:19:09,972 --> 00:19:12,244 I know there's nothing more I need to teach you. 384 00:19:13,440 --> 00:19:15,672 So we have a second reason to celebrate today. 385 00:19:15,960 --> 00:19:17,752 Three cheers for Starlight Glimmer 386 00:19:17,788 --> 00:19:19,516 on her "graduation" day! 387 00:19:19,628 --> 00:19:21,768 [cheers] 388 00:19:21,796 --> 00:19:24,992 EEE WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE!! 389 00:19:25,584 --> 00:19:27,684 Your future is in your own hooves now. 390 00:19:28,236 --> 00:19:30,908 Wow. I was not expecting this. 391 00:19:33,268 --> 00:19:35,916 Darn it. I was hoping you'd send her to my realm. 392 00:19:35,996 --> 00:19:37,192 We could have been roomies! 393 00:19:37,304 --> 00:19:39,992 Way to not pick up what I was putting down. 394 00:19:41,328 --> 00:19:44,208 How do you wanna celebrate? Girls trip to Las Pegasus? 395 00:19:44,512 --> 00:19:46,888 We can throw you a changeling Gorbfest! 396 00:19:47,360 --> 00:19:49,292 Uh, it's more fun than it sounds. 397 00:19:51,364 --> 00:19:53,652 Or we could go cause a little mischief. 398 00:19:54,024 --> 00:19:58,400 I know a trick that'll turn Celestia's castle into cheese. 399 00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:00,536 Do you think it's a gouda idea? Ha! 400 00:20:02,040 --> 00:20:04,056 That's just the first of many cheese jokes 401 00:20:04,152 --> 00:20:05,568 if we go down this path. 402 00:20:06,340 --> 00:20:09,656 That all sounds wonderful but um... 403 00:20:09,868 --> 00:20:11,132 Give me a minute, would ya? 404 00:20:13,752 --> 00:20:15,396 Congratulations! 405 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:16,392 Thanks! 406 00:20:16,844 --> 00:20:18,556 So, how do you feel? 407 00:20:18,904 --> 00:20:21,668 Happy, surprised, overwhelmed... 408 00:20:21,896 --> 00:20:26,112 I mean, not that I'm not grateful but are you sure? 409 00:20:26,276 --> 00:20:28,620 ♪♪ 410 00:20:28,728 --> 00:20:31,580 Believe me, I've thought long and hard about this. 411 00:20:31,680 --> 00:20:32,800 Of course you did. 412 00:20:33,288 --> 00:20:36,152 Starlight, trust me. You're ready. 413 00:20:36,484 --> 00:20:37,484 Yeah. 414 00:20:39,216 --> 00:20:40,228 No, I'm not. 415 00:20:40,472 --> 00:20:41,716 What are you talking about? 416 00:20:42,076 --> 00:20:43,500 I'm not ready to leave! 417 00:20:44,120 --> 00:20:46,528 Oh, good! Cuz I'm not ready for that either! 418 00:20:46,608 --> 00:20:48,984 Here. I got you this present. 419 00:20:52,036 --> 00:20:52,920 It was going to be a 420 00:20:52,948 --> 00:20:54,816 'congrats on getting a medal of honor present', 421 00:20:54,852 --> 00:20:56,152 but then I was afraid it would have to be a 422 00:20:56,180 --> 00:20:57,592 'going away' present but now it's a 423 00:20:57,624 --> 00:20:59,308 'I couldn't be happier you're staying' present! 424 00:20:59,988 --> 00:21:03,204 It fits perfectly over your dresser. I know. I measured! 425 00:21:04,284 --> 00:21:05,284 Thank you. 426 00:21:05,568 --> 00:21:07,556 I may not know what comes next for you, 427 00:21:07,768 --> 00:21:11,436 but whatever it is, I promise I'll always be there for you. 428 00:21:12,004 --> 00:21:13,892 Ohhh! 429 00:21:15,492 --> 00:21:20,292 [happy chatter] 430 00:21:31,160 --> 00:21:32,436 Phew!