1 00:00:01,468 --> 00:00:02,668 ♪♪ 2 00:00:02,703 --> 00:00:05,437 The magical properties of this spell will only have lasting 3 00:00:05,472 --> 00:00:07,139 effects if you focus on-- 4 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:07,840 (whoosh) 5 00:00:07,875 --> 00:00:10,308 No! Rainbow Dash! Ha ha ha! 6 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:11,276 (growl) 7 00:00:11,311 --> 00:00:13,445 How in Equestria does that pony expect to pass 8 00:00:13,480 --> 00:00:15,080 her History of the Wonderbolts exam tomorrow 9 00:00:15,115 --> 00:00:16,415 if she's wasting time flying? 10 00:00:17,451 --> 00:00:19,317 I'm just gonna fly right up to her 11 00:00:19,352 --> 00:00:20,619 and tell her what I think 12 00:00:20,654 --> 00:00:22,421 about her lackadaisical approach to studying. 13 00:00:22,456 --> 00:00:23,789 Won't she be surprised. 14 00:00:23,824 --> 00:00:24,723 Surprise! 15 00:00:24,758 --> 00:00:26,525 What? Huh? How did you? 16 00:00:26,560 --> 00:00:27,826 Please, Twilight. 17 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:30,129 That was the worst sneak attack ever. 18 00:00:31,565 --> 00:00:32,564 What? But-- 19 00:00:32,600 --> 00:00:34,833 I saw you giving me the stink eye from the ground. 20 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:38,403 And heard you flying towards me and muttering from a mile away. 21 00:00:38,438 --> 00:00:40,572 Well, if you heard me muttering then you must know 22 00:00:40,607 --> 00:00:41,840 what I was muttering about. 23 00:00:41,875 --> 00:00:44,342 Yeah, yeah, the Wonderbolts History test. 24 00:00:44,377 --> 00:00:45,344 No big deal. 25 00:00:47,114 --> 00:00:48,713 No. Big Deal. 26 00:00:48,748 --> 00:00:49,815 Really Big Deal. 27 00:00:49,850 --> 00:00:50,749 It's a test! 28 00:00:50,785 --> 00:00:53,085 A test that will determine if you can join 29 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:54,519 the newly formed Wonderbolts Reserves. 30 00:00:54,554 --> 00:00:56,154 And being part of the Wonderbolts Reserves 31 00:00:56,189 --> 00:00:57,355 means you'll have the opportunity 32 00:00:57,390 --> 00:00:58,824 to live your dream as a Wonderbolt. 33 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:01,426 This is the most important test of your life! 34 00:01:01,461 --> 00:01:04,162 Twilight, not everypony gets all freaked out 35 00:01:04,197 --> 00:01:05,831 about tests like you. 36 00:01:05,866 --> 00:01:09,134 I do not get all freaked out about tests. 37 00:01:09,169 --> 00:01:11,203 Uh, seriously? 38 00:01:11,238 --> 00:01:14,306 Your freak-outs are so epic you sing whole "freak-out" arias 39 00:01:14,341 --> 00:01:15,474 about freaking out. 40 00:01:15,509 --> 00:01:19,811 Fine. I may tend to take my tests a little seriously. 41 00:01:19,846 --> 00:01:22,581 But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be studying for yours. 42 00:01:24,217 --> 00:01:27,119 Oooh! And I know just the pony who can help you! 43 00:01:27,154 --> 00:01:28,453 (slap) 44 00:01:28,488 --> 00:01:29,788 Me! 45 00:01:29,823 --> 00:01:31,857 This is going to so much fun! 46 00:01:31,892 --> 00:01:32,557 (pow!) 47 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:33,425 (pow!) 48 00:01:35,462 --> 00:01:37,863 Sure. Fun. 49 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:44,136 ♪ My Little Pony, My Little Pony ♪ 50 00:01:44,171 --> 00:01:46,138 ♪ Aaaaahhh! ♪ 51 00:01:46,173 --> 00:01:47,172 ♪ (upbeat) ♪ 52 00:01:47,207 --> 00:01:49,341 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 53 00:01:49,376 --> 00:01:51,510 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be ♪ 54 00:01:51,545 --> 00:01:53,445 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 55 00:01:53,480 --> 00:01:55,647 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me ♪ 56 00:01:55,682 --> 00:01:56,648 ♪ Big adventure ♪ 57 00:01:56,683 --> 00:01:57,782 ♪ Tons of fun. ♪ 58 00:01:57,817 --> 00:01:58,917 ♪ A beautiful heart ♪ 59 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:00,218 ♪ faithful and strong ♪ 60 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:01,186 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ 61 00:02:01,221 --> 00:02:02,454 ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 62 00:02:02,489 --> 00:02:04,256 ♪ And magic makes it all complete ♪ 63 00:02:04,291 --> 00:02:06,358 ♪ My Little Ponies ♪ 64 00:02:06,393 --> 00:02:08,894 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 65 00:02:08,929 --> 00:02:11,897 ♪♪ 66 00:02:16,736 --> 00:02:17,903 ♪♪ 67 00:02:17,938 --> 00:02:18,904 (crash) 68 00:02:18,939 --> 00:02:19,905 Agh! Wha? 69 00:02:19,940 --> 00:02:20,572 Hunh? 70 00:02:20,608 --> 00:02:22,340 This is the most complete-- 71 00:02:22,375 --> 00:02:23,808 And ginormous! 72 00:02:23,843 --> 00:02:26,545 book on the History of the Wonderbolts. 73 00:02:26,580 --> 00:02:29,848 OK, but how am I supposed to get what's in there... 74 00:02:29,883 --> 00:02:31,349 Into here? 75 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:35,220 With my handy dandy Study Checklist, of course. 76 00:02:35,255 --> 00:02:36,421 Of course. 77 00:02:36,456 --> 00:02:39,224 First up: Reading and Highlighting. 78 00:02:40,794 --> 00:02:42,627 Reading and highlighting is the foundation 79 00:02:42,662 --> 00:02:43,929 of any good study method. 80 00:02:43,964 --> 00:02:46,698 It allows the student to hone in and boil down 81 00:02:46,733 --> 00:02:48,200 what's really important, 82 00:02:48,235 --> 00:02:49,968 separating the good from the bad, 83 00:02:50,003 --> 00:02:53,438 the wheat from the chaff, getting to the crux of things. 84 00:02:53,473 --> 00:02:55,273 Let's see what you've got so far. 85 00:02:55,308 --> 00:02:56,274 Um... 86 00:02:56,309 --> 00:02:57,642 Huh? 87 00:02:57,677 --> 00:03:00,412 By highlighting everything, you don't really 88 00:03:00,447 --> 00:03:02,948 separate the wheat from the chaff. 89 00:03:04,517 --> 00:03:07,819 Or the good from the bad. 90 00:03:07,854 --> 00:03:10,589 Hey. I am not that tall! 91 00:03:10,624 --> 00:03:12,257 (chuckle) 92 00:03:14,894 --> 00:03:16,127 (sigh) OK, Rainbow. 93 00:03:16,162 --> 00:03:19,331 Clearly reading and highlighting is not your style of studying. 94 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:21,466 So let's move on to the tried and true. 95 00:03:22,469 --> 00:03:23,735 History Lecture! 96 00:03:26,706 --> 00:03:28,440 Yes, Rainbow? 97 00:03:28,475 --> 00:03:29,841 Is it snack time? 98 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:31,276 No. 99 00:03:31,311 --> 00:03:32,577 Recess? 100 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:33,778 No. 101 00:03:33,813 --> 00:03:36,581 Can't we just watch the History of the Wonderbolts movie? 102 00:03:36,616 --> 00:03:38,550 No! 103 00:03:38,585 --> 00:03:41,886 Now just get comfortable and experience... 104 00:03:41,921 --> 00:03:43,722 the magic of learning. 105 00:03:45,358 --> 00:03:46,224 Ahem! 106 00:03:46,259 --> 00:03:48,760 Prior to the great Celestia/Luna Rift, 107 00:03:48,795 --> 00:03:51,896 there was no need for the Earth, Unicorn, Pegasi, 108 00:03:51,931 --> 00:03:53,765 or E.U.P.--Guard. 109 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:54,766 (sigh) 110 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:56,534 But after Luna's banishment, 111 00:03:56,569 --> 00:03:59,704 the Protective Pony Platoons were formed. 112 00:03:59,739 --> 00:04:02,674 On the anniversary of the first Celestial Year of Peace, 113 00:04:02,709 --> 00:04:04,276 a celebration was held. 114 00:04:04,311 --> 00:04:06,845 ♪ (imitate military band) ♪ 115 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:08,747 Headed by General Firefly... 116 00:04:08,782 --> 00:04:10,982 An elite team of aerial performers were chosen 117 00:04:11,017 --> 00:04:13,752 to help commemorate this auspicious occasion. 118 00:04:13,787 --> 00:04:16,488 The first performance was so full of energy, 119 00:04:16,523 --> 00:04:19,624 so highly charged, that magical lightning showered down 120 00:04:19,659 --> 00:04:20,758 on the crowd. 121 00:04:20,794 --> 00:04:23,728 Everypony was so filled with amazement and wonder 122 00:04:23,763 --> 00:04:26,832 that General Firefly dubbed them the Wonderbolts. 123 00:04:32,072 --> 00:04:33,305 Rainbow Dash! 124 00:04:33,340 --> 00:04:35,007 Can you repeat any of my lesson? 125 00:04:37,811 --> 00:04:38,743 (poof!) 126 00:04:38,778 --> 00:04:39,945 (crash) 127 00:04:42,982 --> 00:04:44,016 (horn honk) 128 00:04:46,786 --> 00:04:47,652 (chuckle) 129 00:04:47,687 --> 00:04:48,820 (giggle) 130 00:04:56,029 --> 00:04:57,562 History lecture? 131 00:04:57,597 --> 00:04:59,564 Nope. (sigh) 132 00:04:59,599 --> 00:05:02,967 OK, Rainbow...Rainbow? 133 00:05:03,002 --> 00:05:03,902 Rainbow Dash! 134 00:05:03,937 --> 00:05:04,803 (whoosh) 135 00:05:04,838 --> 00:05:06,404 Here. 136 00:05:06,439 --> 00:05:10,909 Let's move on to my favorite style of learning: Flashcards. 137 00:05:12,779 --> 00:05:16,648 Ooh! Does that mean I'll learn in a flash? 138 00:05:16,683 --> 00:05:18,717 One can only hope. 139 00:05:20,787 --> 00:05:23,722 Colonel Purple Dart, the leader of the Wonderbolts in the 140 00:05:23,757 --> 00:05:25,123 4th Celestial Era was known for his... 141 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:26,124 (splat) 142 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:27,359 Wha? 143 00:05:27,394 --> 00:05:29,928 Rainbow, did you see what happened? 144 00:05:29,963 --> 00:05:34,866 What? No! I was riveted by your captivating cards. 145 00:05:34,901 --> 00:05:36,901 Hmmmm. 146 00:05:36,936 --> 00:05:38,970 After becoming the official flying squadron 147 00:05:39,005 --> 00:05:41,106 for Princess Celestia, she honored them with... 148 00:05:41,141 --> 00:05:42,107 (thud) 149 00:05:42,142 --> 00:05:43,508 Gotcha! 150 00:05:43,543 --> 00:05:44,543 Got what? 151 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:49,080 The original Wonderbolts lightning bolt insignia was... 152 00:05:49,115 --> 00:05:50,115 Ah! 153 00:05:51,151 --> 00:05:52,117 Rainbow Dash. 154 00:05:52,152 --> 00:05:53,952 You could have hurt me. 155 00:05:53,987 --> 00:05:56,588 With a spit wad? Really? 156 00:05:56,623 --> 00:05:59,124 A spit wad to the eye would have been no laughing matter. 157 00:06:01,628 --> 00:06:03,595 Well, if you can horse around like this, 158 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:05,864 then you clearly must be ready for the test. 159 00:06:05,899 --> 00:06:07,132 Clearly! 160 00:06:07,167 --> 00:06:09,768 Well then, I guess you're also ready for a... 161 00:06:09,803 --> 00:06:11,569 (poof poof!) 162 00:06:11,604 --> 00:06:12,971 pop quiz. 163 00:06:13,006 --> 00:06:14,472 Bring it! 164 00:06:14,507 --> 00:06:15,673 (poof poof!) 165 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:18,843 The initials E.U.P. stand for what? 166 00:06:18,878 --> 00:06:20,845 Ernie's Undercooked Pancakes. 167 00:06:20,880 --> 00:06:23,148 The original aerial team performed for... 168 00:06:23,183 --> 00:06:25,850 Celestia's Cereal Celebration. 169 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:29,120 The Wonderbolts were given their name by this famous Pegasus. 170 00:06:29,155 --> 00:06:30,955 Who is she? 171 00:06:30,990 --> 00:06:32,824 Please don't say Colonel Waffle. 172 00:06:32,859 --> 00:06:35,827 Hello? General Blazing Donut Glaze. 173 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:36,928 (scoff) 174 00:06:38,031 --> 00:06:41,065 So, did I ace it or what? 175 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:42,534 Or what. 176 00:06:42,569 --> 00:06:44,769 You didn't get one answer correct. 177 00:06:44,804 --> 00:06:46,805 What? But how? 178 00:06:46,840 --> 00:06:47,606 I don't know. 179 00:06:47,641 --> 00:06:49,774 I've never heard answers so wrong. 180 00:06:49,809 --> 00:06:51,443 And so breakfast related. 181 00:06:51,478 --> 00:06:52,877 (stomach growling) 182 00:06:52,912 --> 00:06:55,447 If you had taken the official test today... 183 00:06:55,482 --> 00:06:58,049 (gasp) My dreams of being in the Wonderbolts Reserves 184 00:06:58,084 --> 00:07:00,151 would've been totally crushed. 185 00:07:00,186 --> 00:07:02,487 What am I gonna do? 186 00:07:02,522 --> 00:07:03,822 I'm running out of time! 187 00:07:03,857 --> 00:07:05,857 I don't know any of this history! 188 00:07:05,892 --> 00:07:08,093 I'm going to fail! 189 00:07:10,230 --> 00:07:12,730 ♪♪ 190 00:07:12,765 --> 00:07:16,201 I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna fail. 191 00:07:16,236 --> 00:07:17,969 And it's all your fault! 192 00:07:18,004 --> 00:07:19,170 My fault? 193 00:07:19,205 --> 00:07:21,506 I'm the one helping you. 194 00:07:21,541 --> 00:07:22,841 Maybe your famous "study methods" 195 00:07:22,876 --> 00:07:24,476 aren't all they're cracked up to be! 196 00:07:24,511 --> 00:07:25,610 Eh, teacher? 197 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:29,781 Excuse me, I've used them to study for many a test 198 00:07:29,816 --> 00:07:31,049 and passed. 199 00:07:31,084 --> 00:07:32,884 Yeah, right. 200 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:34,886 Do you know the name of the premiere Wonderbolts 201 00:07:34,921 --> 00:07:36,020 choreographer? 202 00:07:36,055 --> 00:07:37,789 Uh, well... 203 00:07:37,824 --> 00:07:39,657 Commander Easy Glider. 204 00:07:39,692 --> 00:07:42,527 Do you know how many Pegasi flew in the original squad? 205 00:07:42,562 --> 00:07:43,695 Um... 206 00:07:43,730 --> 00:07:44,829 Seven! 207 00:07:44,865 --> 00:07:47,999 Do you know Princess Celestia's favorite flight pattern? 208 00:07:48,034 --> 00:07:50,668 The Icaranian Sun Salutation. 209 00:07:50,703 --> 00:07:53,037 See? I could pass the test. 210 00:07:53,072 --> 00:07:54,072 Fine. 211 00:07:54,107 --> 00:07:55,340 Rub it in, why don't you? 212 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:59,511 Besides, I don't see why I have to take this lousy test anyway. 213 00:07:59,546 --> 00:08:02,113 I've proven I'm one of the best fliers around. 214 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:04,849 Knowing their origin and being able to properly represent them 215 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:07,652 for all of Equestria is just as important. 216 00:08:07,687 --> 00:08:09,020 Yeah, right. 217 00:08:09,055 --> 00:08:11,189 Some history buff like you must've made that up 218 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:13,124 to bring us fliers down. 219 00:08:13,159 --> 00:08:16,060 Knowing history actually is beneficial, Rainbow. 220 00:08:16,095 --> 00:08:17,161 (raspberry) 221 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:18,997 Beneficial for eggheads. 222 00:08:19,032 --> 00:08:19,965 Girls. 223 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:23,067 Well, this egghead knows history and can fly. 224 00:08:23,102 --> 00:08:25,036 Maybe I should become a Wonderbolt. 225 00:08:25,071 --> 00:08:27,672 Just 'cause you've got wings doesn't mean you can fly. 226 00:08:27,707 --> 00:08:28,640 Girls! 227 00:08:28,675 --> 00:08:30,742 You're barely able to just get off the ground. 228 00:08:30,777 --> 00:08:31,743 (horrified gasp) 229 00:08:31,778 --> 00:08:32,744 (growl) 230 00:08:32,779 --> 00:08:34,179 Girls! Stop! 231 00:08:36,149 --> 00:08:38,717 Now, is that any way to talk to a friend? 232 00:08:41,154 --> 00:08:42,620 Sorry. 233 00:08:42,655 --> 00:08:44,722 Yeah, sorry. 234 00:08:44,757 --> 00:08:46,724 Don't you have more important things to do? 235 00:08:46,759 --> 00:08:49,661 Like prepare Rainbow for her big test? 236 00:08:49,696 --> 00:08:51,229 I've tried everything, Fluttershy, 237 00:08:51,264 --> 00:08:53,932 but none of my study methods work for her. 238 00:08:53,967 --> 00:08:56,601 Well, no offense to your teaching methods, Twilight, 239 00:08:56,636 --> 00:08:58,970 but I think I may have a way to help Rainbow. 240 00:09:02,909 --> 00:09:04,842 Oh! Who's that? Who's that? 241 00:09:04,877 --> 00:09:08,212 Celestia and Luna, back when they were happy. 242 00:09:08,247 --> 00:09:10,181 ♪ (piano) ♪ 243 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:13,952 ♪♪ 244 00:09:13,987 --> 00:09:14,953 (yowl) 245 00:09:14,988 --> 00:09:28,766 ♪♪ 246 00:09:28,801 --> 00:09:30,368 Now what? 247 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:35,306 Gummy's an Earth Pony; Winona's a Unicorn and Tank is a Pegasus. 248 00:09:35,341 --> 00:09:36,641 They're the E.U.P. 249 00:09:36,676 --> 00:09:38,143 helping to protect the Princess. 250 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:43,949 How are you getting all this? 251 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:52,390 (crash) 252 00:09:52,425 --> 00:09:53,625 Oh no! 253 00:09:54,694 --> 00:09:55,694 (smash) 254 00:09:56,896 --> 00:09:57,862 (thud) 255 00:09:57,897 --> 00:09:58,963 (rumble) 256 00:09:58,998 --> 00:10:00,131 Stop, stop, stop! 257 00:10:00,166 --> 00:10:01,132 That was aw-- 258 00:10:01,167 --> 00:10:02,266 Awesome! 259 00:10:02,302 --> 00:10:05,203 I give it three "Woo hoos" Woo hoo, Woo hoo, Woo hoo! 260 00:10:05,238 --> 00:10:06,838 And an extra "Woo" for good measure. 261 00:10:06,873 --> 00:10:07,972 Woo! 262 00:10:08,007 --> 00:10:11,175 Well, I give it a "Whoa, whoa, what?" 263 00:10:11,210 --> 00:10:14,312 I'm totally confused and I just want to go home. 264 00:10:14,347 --> 00:10:15,947 Whoa! Hey! 265 00:10:15,982 --> 00:10:17,915 Whoa, your woes, there Woeful. 266 00:10:17,950 --> 00:10:20,018 Someponies learn through theatrical presentation. 267 00:10:20,053 --> 00:10:23,054 But other ponies learn through musical intervention. 268 00:10:24,757 --> 00:10:26,124 ♪ (rap beat) ♪ 269 00:10:26,159 --> 00:10:27,358 Boom, boom, che. 270 00:10:27,393 --> 00:10:28,726 Boom, boom, boom, che. 271 00:10:28,761 --> 00:10:30,094 Boom, boom, che. 272 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:32,864 ♪ Back in ancient times there were the Wonderbolts of old. ♪ 273 00:10:32,899 --> 00:10:35,366 ♪ A General named Firefly. Amazing and so bold. ♪ 274 00:10:35,401 --> 00:10:37,969 ♪ She brought them all together. Spreading unity in flight. ♪ 275 00:10:38,004 --> 00:10:40,672 ♪ Performing at their very best. With wonder and with might. ♪ 276 00:10:40,707 --> 00:10:43,074 ♪ Next Admiral Fair Weather and the Colonel Purple Dart. ♪ 277 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,943 ♪ Gave Wonderbolts a bit of steel along with lots of heart ♪ 278 00:10:45,978 --> 00:10:48,312 ♪ An Admiral named Fairy Flight, a General called Flash. ♪ 279 00:10:48,347 --> 00:10:51,015 ♪ Helped the bolts fly super high with style and panache. ♪ 280 00:10:51,050 --> 00:10:53,718 ♪ Commander Easy Glider was the real cream of the crop. ♪ 281 00:10:53,753 --> 00:10:56,421 ♪ For with her wicked moves the Wonderbolts soared to the top. ♪ 282 00:10:56,456 --> 00:10:57,055 ♪ Wonderbolts! ♪ 283 00:10:57,090 --> 00:10:58,189 ♪ Yeah, Wonderbolts! ♪ 284 00:10:58,224 --> 00:10:59,424 ♪ Wonderbolts! ♪ 285 00:10:59,459 --> 00:11:01,459 ♪ Yeah, Wonderbolts! ♪ 286 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:03,895 ♪ That is my rappin' History of the Wonderbolts. ♪ 287 00:11:05,932 --> 00:11:07,298 So, do you get it? 288 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:08,466 Yes, Pinkie Pie! 289 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:12,370 ♪ Wiki wiki wiki, General this and Colonel that. ♪ 290 00:11:12,405 --> 00:11:13,304 ♪ They're the Wonderbolts! 291 00:11:13,340 --> 00:11:15,306 ♪ something that rhymes with that ♪ 292 00:11:16,843 --> 00:11:18,943 That was pretty terrible. 293 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:21,813 What? No. Really? 294 00:11:21,848 --> 00:11:23,247 But I've got to learn this stuff. 295 00:11:23,282 --> 00:11:25,850 Now! 296 00:11:25,885 --> 00:11:28,119 And I am just the pony to help. 297 00:11:29,155 --> 00:11:31,923 Rarity. You look ridiculous. 298 00:11:31,958 --> 00:11:35,060 I'm going to ignore that comment out of my desire to help you. 299 00:11:36,329 --> 00:11:37,362 Good luck. 300 00:11:39,332 --> 00:11:42,467 Get ready, Rainbow Dash, for I am going to take you 301 00:11:42,502 --> 00:11:47,038 on an historical adventure in fashion. 302 00:11:47,073 --> 00:11:51,008 I am now modeling the rather unattractive, and frankly, 303 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:54,746 itchy original Wonderbolts' flying costume. 304 00:11:54,781 --> 00:11:57,982 Fortunately, thanks to the vision of Flair de Mare, 305 00:11:58,017 --> 00:12:00,952 the Wonderbolts ensemble became more streamlined 306 00:12:00,987 --> 00:12:03,221 in a wonderfully breathable fabric. 307 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:06,791 Of course, there were fashion hits and misses. 308 00:12:08,427 --> 00:12:11,095 Just look at those dreadful bell bottoms. 309 00:12:11,130 --> 00:12:13,097 What were ponies thinking? 310 00:12:13,132 --> 00:12:14,031 I don't know. 311 00:12:14,067 --> 00:12:16,501 I bet General Flash rocked these things. 312 00:12:16,536 --> 00:12:18,402 Ah! Pinkie! You're real! 313 00:12:18,437 --> 00:12:19,336 Of course I'm real. 314 00:12:19,372 --> 00:12:21,339 I mean, I'm not the real General Flash, 315 00:12:21,374 --> 00:12:23,040 the 10th leader of the Wonderbolts. 316 00:12:23,075 --> 00:12:25,176 But I, Pinkie, am really real. 317 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:29,881 And I'm Admiral Fairy Flight, from the 7th squadron. 318 00:12:29,916 --> 00:12:32,850 And of course, you recognize Commander Easy Glider. 319 00:12:32,885 --> 00:12:34,519 And I'm sportin' some sort of get-up worn 320 00:12:34,554 --> 00:12:36,554 by Colonel Purple Dart. 321 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:38,055 (frightened gasps) 322 00:12:38,090 --> 00:12:39,257 Just look at us. 323 00:12:39,292 --> 00:12:40,491 Look at us. 324 00:12:40,526 --> 00:12:42,059 Look at me! 325 00:12:42,094 --> 00:12:44,162 It's too much for my eyes! 326 00:12:44,197 --> 00:12:46,264 Now, don't you fret, Rainbow. 327 00:12:46,299 --> 00:12:47,532 This fashion show nonsense 328 00:12:47,567 --> 00:12:49,200 wouldn't help me learn nothin' either. 329 00:12:51,070 --> 00:12:52,036 Really? 330 00:12:52,071 --> 00:12:54,939 Well, what special study trick do you have, AJ? 331 00:12:54,974 --> 00:12:56,107 Who me? 332 00:12:56,142 --> 00:12:57,108 Oh, I got nothin'. 333 00:12:57,143 --> 00:12:58,276 Aw. 334 00:12:58,311 --> 00:13:01,179 Why, I could tell you every little thing there is to know 335 00:13:01,214 --> 00:13:02,814 about the history of Apples. 336 00:13:02,849 --> 00:13:05,183 But I picked all that up over years in the field 337 00:13:05,218 --> 00:13:06,818 as a labor of love. 338 00:13:06,853 --> 00:13:08,319 How much time you got? 339 00:13:08,354 --> 00:13:09,587 Twelve hours. 340 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,823 Oh, then you are up a creek. 341 00:13:15,061 --> 00:13:18,362 Well, I think we should just go back to old-fashioned studying. 342 00:13:18,397 --> 00:13:19,531 What about our play? 343 00:13:22,068 --> 00:13:24,068 Just look at these costumes. 344 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:27,171 Surely something resonates with your inner Wonderbolt. 345 00:13:27,206 --> 00:13:29,140 And Granny Smith discovered the first Granny Smith 346 00:13:29,175 --> 00:13:31,843 in Phillydelphia when she was just a filly. 347 00:13:31,878 --> 00:13:34,345 ♪ Commander Easy Glider was the real cream of the crop. ♪ 348 00:13:34,380 --> 00:13:37,081 Pinkie, stop rapping! That isn't going to help Rainbow. 349 00:13:37,116 --> 00:13:39,951 ♪ Well, I suggest you put down your silly cards of flash. ♪ 350 00:13:39,986 --> 00:13:41,953 ♪ For I know that they cannot help ♪ 351 00:13:41,988 --> 00:13:43,387 ♪ our good friend Rainbow Dash. ♪ 352 00:13:43,422 --> 00:13:48,326 (all arguing at once) 353 00:13:48,361 --> 00:13:49,861 Enough! 354 00:13:49,896 --> 00:13:50,528 No rapping. 355 00:13:50,563 --> 00:13:51,329 No cards. 356 00:13:51,364 --> 00:13:52,129 No costumes. 357 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:52,964 No play. 358 00:13:53,966 --> 00:13:56,067 And no apples! 359 00:13:56,102 --> 00:13:58,135 I am never going to pass this test. 360 00:13:58,170 --> 00:13:59,203 Ever! 361 00:13:59,238 --> 00:14:00,438 Just forget it. 362 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:12,851 ♪♪ 363 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:15,353 (panting) 364 00:14:15,388 --> 00:14:17,622 Rainbow, I'm sorry about all that. 365 00:14:17,657 --> 00:14:19,624 We didn't mean to overwhelm you. 366 00:14:19,659 --> 00:14:22,526 It's OK. You were just trying to help. 367 00:14:22,561 --> 00:14:25,563 It's just too bad I'm too dumb to learn anything. 368 00:14:25,598 --> 00:14:27,331 You are not dumb. 369 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:29,467 You just learn differently. 370 00:14:29,502 --> 00:14:32,003 If by "differently" you mean "not at all" 371 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:33,638 then you're totally right. 372 00:14:33,673 --> 00:14:36,407 No, that's totally wrong. 373 00:14:36,442 --> 00:14:38,109 See? Wrong again. 374 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:43,948 I don't know anypony that's read more Daring Do books than you. 375 00:14:43,983 --> 00:14:46,584 Well, that's not gonna get me into the Wonderbolts. 376 00:14:46,619 --> 00:14:48,219 And your knowledge of jokes and pranks 377 00:14:48,254 --> 00:14:50,221 is only rivaled by Pinkie. 378 00:14:50,256 --> 00:14:53,057 Rainbow: Great, my years of being a class clown 379 00:14:53,092 --> 00:14:56,427 prevented me from actually learning how to learn. 380 00:14:56,462 --> 00:14:58,462 That's not what I meant. 381 00:14:58,497 --> 00:15:02,466 You're smart, creative, inventive, and...Ugh! 382 00:15:02,501 --> 00:15:04,936 Hey! I know you're upset, but you don't need to-- 383 00:15:04,971 --> 00:15:08,673 (propeller clicking) 384 00:15:08,708 --> 00:15:10,141 Whoa! 385 00:15:10,176 --> 00:15:12,209 I almost slammed into that. 386 00:15:12,244 --> 00:15:13,343 Rainbow: I know! 387 00:15:13,379 --> 00:15:15,546 You were jabbering on so much, you didn't even notice. 388 00:15:15,581 --> 00:15:17,148 But how did you notice? 389 00:15:17,183 --> 00:15:19,951 You were listening and talking to me the whole time. 390 00:15:19,986 --> 00:15:22,119 Ha ha! You're such a rookie. 391 00:15:22,154 --> 00:15:25,156 An experienced flyer like me knows how to multi-task. 392 00:15:25,191 --> 00:15:26,657 While you fly? 393 00:15:26,692 --> 00:15:28,025 It's essential. 394 00:15:28,060 --> 00:15:29,593 Yes, I was paying attention to you, 395 00:15:29,628 --> 00:15:32,463 but was also scanning the sky and the ground for any problems. 396 00:15:32,498 --> 00:15:34,198 Really? 397 00:15:34,233 --> 00:15:36,534 Flying's not just flying. 398 00:15:36,569 --> 00:15:38,369 In order to stay safe in the sky, 399 00:15:38,404 --> 00:15:40,071 I've got to hear and see everything 400 00:15:40,106 --> 00:15:42,073 down to the littlest detail. 401 00:15:42,108 --> 00:15:44,976 For instance, I saw Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo 402 00:15:45,011 --> 00:15:46,444 come out of Sugar Cube Corner. 403 00:15:46,479 --> 00:15:47,745 And from the looks of it, 404 00:15:47,780 --> 00:15:49,680 they had carrot cupcakes with sprinkles. 405 00:15:49,715 --> 00:15:53,284 And I'm thinking Big Mac sold a huge order of apples 406 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:57,355 to Filthy Rich because I heard him give a very hearty, "Eeyup." 407 00:15:59,525 --> 00:16:02,026 I always make note of everything when I fly. 408 00:16:02,061 --> 00:16:03,260 No biggie. 409 00:16:03,295 --> 00:16:04,261 (gasp) 410 00:16:04,296 --> 00:16:05,262 Oh my gosh! 411 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,263 What? 412 00:16:06,298 --> 00:16:07,298 Gotta go! 413 00:16:08,034 --> 00:16:09,667 Yeah, I get it. 414 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:13,037 I wouldn't want to hang out with a loser like me either. 415 00:16:13,072 --> 00:16:14,672 (sad groan) 416 00:16:15,808 --> 00:16:19,310 (thunder) 417 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:22,613 ♪♪ 418 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:24,382 Thanks for meeting me, everypony. 419 00:16:24,417 --> 00:16:25,649 What is it, Twilight? 420 00:16:25,684 --> 00:16:27,151 We have to help Rainbow Dash. 421 00:16:28,788 --> 00:16:30,554 Rarity: Yes, but how? 422 00:16:30,589 --> 00:16:32,623 We've tried every kind of studying. 423 00:16:32,658 --> 00:16:34,692 My way, your way. 424 00:16:34,727 --> 00:16:37,428 But we haven't tried Rainbow Dash's way. 425 00:16:37,463 --> 00:16:39,263 Hm, I'm intrigued. 426 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,701 OK, listen up, ponies; here's the plan. 427 00:16:43,736 --> 00:16:46,704 (indistinct whispering) 428 00:16:49,575 --> 00:16:50,808 Hey, Rainbow. 429 00:16:50,843 --> 00:16:52,610 Wanna go for a fly? 430 00:16:52,645 --> 00:16:54,412 (sigh) Sure. 431 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:55,713 Got nothin' better to do. 432 00:16:59,452 --> 00:17:01,318 Didn't we just do this? 433 00:17:01,353 --> 00:17:03,754 Yes but, like you said, I'm such a newbie, 434 00:17:03,789 --> 00:17:05,656 I need all the practice I can get. 435 00:17:07,793 --> 00:17:11,162 Yeah, well, I'm sure you'll become a great flier in no time. 436 00:17:11,197 --> 00:17:13,364 After all, you're good at everything. 437 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:20,071 So what's going on? 438 00:17:20,106 --> 00:17:21,272 Oh, nothing. 439 00:17:21,307 --> 00:17:23,541 Just getting my dreams crushed. 440 00:17:23,576 --> 00:17:26,510 Uh,read any good books lately? 441 00:17:26,545 --> 00:17:29,180 Just history books. 442 00:17:29,215 --> 00:17:30,448 I'd tell you what they're about, 443 00:17:30,483 --> 00:17:33,651 but my brain is as dry as a rock. 444 00:17:33,686 --> 00:17:37,421 Speaking of rocks, did you know Pinkie Pie 445 00:17:37,456 --> 00:17:39,590 grew up on a rock farm? 446 00:17:39,625 --> 00:17:42,293 Maybe I'll go work there, since I have no other plans 447 00:17:42,328 --> 00:17:44,528 for the rest of my life. 448 00:17:44,563 --> 00:17:46,097 Oh, come on now, Rainbow. 449 00:17:46,132 --> 00:17:48,165 You can't give up on your dream. 450 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:51,135 Seems my dream has given up on me. 451 00:17:51,170 --> 00:17:52,803 Maybe I'll learn to shine shoes. 452 00:17:52,838 --> 00:17:54,138 Sell hats. 453 00:17:54,173 --> 00:17:55,473 Dig ditches. 454 00:17:55,508 --> 00:17:58,175 Or maybe you'll be a Wonderbolt. 455 00:17:58,210 --> 00:18:01,112 Twilight, give it up! I have. 456 00:18:01,147 --> 00:18:07,351 ♪♪ 457 00:18:07,386 --> 00:18:10,521 So! What do you remember about that flight? 458 00:18:10,556 --> 00:18:13,157 (sigh) Nothing important. 459 00:18:13,192 --> 00:18:15,726 Except, after Luna was banished to the moon, 460 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:17,661 Celestia needed protective forces, 461 00:18:17,696 --> 00:18:20,798 so Earth, Unicorn, and Pegasi formed the E.U.P. Guard 462 00:18:20,833 --> 00:18:22,733 of the Protective Pony Platoons. 463 00:18:24,570 --> 00:18:25,803 Yes? 464 00:18:25,838 --> 00:18:29,773 And at the celebration of the first Celestial Year of Peace, 465 00:18:29,808 --> 00:18:31,742 an elite flying squadron performed 466 00:18:31,777 --> 00:18:34,778 headed by General Firefly who later named the group 467 00:18:34,813 --> 00:18:36,213 the Wonderbolts! 468 00:18:36,248 --> 00:18:37,347 Uh huh? 469 00:18:37,383 --> 00:18:39,550 Commander Easy Glider established flight choreography 470 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:42,520 that is still used by the Wonderbolts today. 471 00:18:42,555 --> 00:18:43,754 Yes! 472 00:18:43,789 --> 00:18:46,257 I know the history. 473 00:18:46,292 --> 00:18:47,658 I know it all. 474 00:18:47,693 --> 00:18:50,628 But how in Equestria did that happen? 475 00:18:50,663 --> 00:18:52,196 You learned it. 476 00:18:52,231 --> 00:18:54,899 Yeah, I got that, but how? 477 00:18:54,934 --> 00:18:57,835 Well, on our first flight, I discovered that you catalogue 478 00:18:57,870 --> 00:19:00,304 everything that happens all around you when you're flying 479 00:19:00,339 --> 00:19:01,839 without even thinking about it. 480 00:19:03,842 --> 00:19:05,008 Don't you see? 481 00:19:05,043 --> 00:19:07,511 I made use of your special skills by enlisting everypony 482 00:19:07,546 --> 00:19:10,247 to help you learn the History of the Wonderbolts. 483 00:19:10,282 --> 00:19:11,815 ♪♪ 484 00:19:11,850 --> 00:19:16,687 I, Princess Celestia, banish you, Princess Luna to the moon. 485 00:19:16,722 --> 00:19:18,489 No! 486 00:19:18,524 --> 00:19:23,427 ♪♪ 487 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:24,495 Earth! 488 00:19:24,530 --> 00:19:25,663 Unicorn! 489 00:19:25,698 --> 00:19:27,431 Pegasus! 490 00:19:27,466 --> 00:19:28,599 E! 491 00:19:28,634 --> 00:19:29,667 U! 492 00:19:29,702 --> 00:19:30,935 P! 493 00:19:30,970 --> 00:19:32,003 Eeeyup. 494 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:35,906 Let us celebrate our first Celestial Year of Peace. 495 00:19:35,941 --> 00:19:38,742 Yeah. Let's party. I'm General Firefly. 496 00:19:38,777 --> 00:19:41,412 Gee, my costume is itchy and unattractive. 497 00:19:41,447 --> 00:19:43,581 But I'm gonna assemble an awesome flying team. 498 00:19:43,616 --> 00:19:44,949 (boom) 499 00:19:44,984 --> 00:19:48,819 I'll call them the Wonderbolts. 500 00:19:48,854 --> 00:19:51,388 Streamlined style by Flaire de Mare. 501 00:19:51,423 --> 00:19:53,357 Admiral Fair Weather. 502 00:19:53,392 --> 00:19:55,526 Colonel Purple Dart. 503 00:19:55,561 --> 00:19:58,395 Admiral Fairy Flight. 504 00:19:58,430 --> 00:19:59,997 General Flash. 505 00:20:00,032 --> 00:20:01,932 Commander Easy Glider. 506 00:20:01,967 --> 00:20:08,973 ♪♪ 507 00:20:16,415 --> 00:20:20,284 The History of the Wonderbolts. 508 00:20:20,319 --> 00:20:22,319 Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! 509 00:20:22,354 --> 00:20:23,554 Thank you! 510 00:20:23,589 --> 00:20:25,823 Thank you all so much! 511 00:20:25,858 --> 00:20:26,857 You're welcome. 512 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:28,359 But it all came from you. 513 00:20:29,495 --> 00:20:31,495 You learn without knowing you're learning. 514 00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:33,631 Your main focus is flying, but then your brain 515 00:20:33,666 --> 00:20:36,367 is also absorbing lots of other information. 516 00:20:36,402 --> 00:20:38,869 It's actually really brilliant. 517 00:20:38,904 --> 00:20:41,905 Ha! I always knew I was brilliant. 518 00:20:41,940 --> 00:20:45,276 (laughter) 519 00:20:45,311 --> 00:20:48,279 Rainbow Dash finally learned the History of the Wonderbolts. 520 00:20:48,314 --> 00:20:50,848 But she's not the only pony that needed a lesson. 521 00:20:50,883 --> 00:20:53,951 I needed to learn something just as important. 522 00:20:53,986 --> 00:20:56,620 One way of learning isn't better than another. 523 00:20:56,655 --> 00:20:59,991 After all, everypony is unique and individual. 524 00:21:06,765 --> 00:21:13,771 ♪ (military snare drum) ♪ 525 00:21:24,983 --> 00:21:25,983 (smash) 526 00:21:28,554 --> 00:21:30,588 Ha ha! Whoo!