1 00:00:00,729 --> 00:00:04,267 ♪♪ 2 00:00:04,302 --> 00:00:07,039 Starlight: It's the ponies from my old village. 3 00:00:07,074 --> 00:00:09,602 [laughing] 4 00:00:09,637 --> 00:00:12,308 Oh! It's only a dream. 5 00:00:12,343 --> 00:00:16,048 With my past, I should never be in charge of anything. 6 00:00:16,083 --> 00:00:19,216 THEY'VE TAKEN MY SISTER AND I! IT'S WORSE THAN LAST TIME! 7 00:00:19,251 --> 00:00:21,449 Chrysalis and the Changelings are back. 8 00:00:21,484 --> 00:00:23,319 They've ponynapped all of the most powerful ponies 9 00:00:23,354 --> 00:00:25,222 in Equestria. 10 00:00:25,257 --> 00:00:28,225 This is Thorax. He's a reformed Changeling. 11 00:00:28,260 --> 00:00:30,689 They took Fluttershy? 12 00:00:30,724 --> 00:00:34,231 I think I have a pretty good idea where she might be. 13 00:00:36,796 --> 00:00:40,303 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 14 00:00:40,338 --> 00:00:42,239 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 15 00:00:42,274 --> 00:00:44,307 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 16 00:00:44,342 --> 00:00:46,705 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 17 00:00:46,740 --> 00:00:48,575 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 18 00:00:48,610 --> 00:00:51,182 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 19 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:53,250 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 20 00:00:53,285 --> 00:00:55,417 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 21 00:00:55,452 --> 00:00:57,551 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 22 00:00:57,586 --> 00:00:59,553 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 23 00:00:59,588 --> 00:01:01,687 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 24 00:01:01,722 --> 00:01:04,492 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 25 00:01:04,527 --> 00:01:07,792 ♪♪ 26 00:01:16,407 --> 00:01:19,375 ♪ [scary music] ♪ 27 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:23,643 Oh, this is so strange. We're here and that's there 28 00:01:23,678 --> 00:01:27,251 and I clearly meant for us to be there and not here. 29 00:01:27,286 --> 00:01:29,814 Oh, I can probably explain that. 30 00:01:29,849 --> 00:01:32,454 Oh well, if at first you don't succeed. 31 00:01:32,489 --> 00:01:34,753 Maybe we should come up with a plan first? 32 00:01:35,756 --> 00:01:37,261 A what? 33 00:01:37,296 --> 00:01:39,362 You know, figuring out the best way to do something 34 00:01:39,397 --> 00:01:41,793 before you actually do it? 35 00:01:41,828 --> 00:01:44,532 [laughing] Oh, that's adorable. 36 00:01:44,567 --> 00:01:47,667 But, you see, unlike you I can do anything. 37 00:01:47,702 --> 00:01:49,207 Actually... 38 00:01:49,242 --> 00:01:51,374 That's all very nice, but really a waste of time. 39 00:01:51,409 --> 00:01:52,738 We have me. 40 00:01:52,773 --> 00:01:55,477 And what else could we possibly need? 41 00:01:55,512 --> 00:01:59,580 A draconequis with magic AND half a brain might help. 42 00:01:59,615 --> 00:02:01,450 Why are you here again? 43 00:02:01,485 --> 00:02:04,420 I mean, it's not like you're going to stop the Changelings 44 00:02:04,455 --> 00:02:06,554 by pulling a rabbit out of the hat. 45 00:02:06,589 --> 00:02:09,557 At least my magic can do something. 46 00:02:09,592 --> 00:02:10,888 The thing about magic here is... 47 00:02:10,923 --> 00:02:12,593 Like this! 48 00:02:12,628 --> 00:02:14,595 For Fluttershy! 49 00:02:16,203 --> 00:02:16,861 Eeyah! 50 00:02:18,667 --> 00:02:20,172 [oinking] 51 00:02:21,670 --> 00:02:23,901 I've been trying to tell you. 52 00:02:23,936 --> 00:02:26,871 Nothing other than Changeling magic works here! 53 00:02:26,906 --> 00:02:30,314 Chrysalis' throne is carved from an ancient dark stone 54 00:02:30,349 --> 00:02:32,844 that soaks up outside magic the same way Changelings 55 00:02:32,879 --> 00:02:35,715 soak up love. It's how she keeps the hive safe. 56 00:02:35,750 --> 00:02:41,622 [chimes] 57 00:02:41,657 --> 00:02:46,231 So... What kind of plan were you thinking? 58 00:02:46,266 --> 00:02:50,730 Without magic I have no idea. But nopony else is coming, 59 00:02:50,765 --> 00:02:52,633 so somepony better come up with something. 60 00:02:54,505 --> 00:02:55,372 Anypony? 61 00:02:56,903 --> 00:02:58,705 Anything? 62 00:02:58,740 --> 00:03:00,707 Hmmm. 63 00:03:00,742 --> 00:03:03,545 This throne. If we get into the hive and destroy it, 64 00:03:03,580 --> 00:03:05,217 can we get our magic back? 65 00:03:05,252 --> 00:03:06,647 Uh-huh. 66 00:03:06,682 --> 00:03:08,781 Well, that's a terrible plan. 67 00:03:08,816 --> 00:03:11,619 How are we even supposed to get to the hive? 68 00:03:11,654 --> 00:03:13,423 We walk? 69 00:03:14,723 --> 00:03:17,823 I haven't walked that far in millennia. 70 00:03:17,858 --> 00:03:19,198 Ugh. 71 00:03:23,798 --> 00:03:26,469 Ugh. I don't know how any of you manage not being able 72 00:03:26,504 --> 00:03:30,242 to disappear and reappear whenever you want. 73 00:03:30,277 --> 00:03:34,543 Well, I for one definitely miss you being able to disappear. 74 00:03:34,578 --> 00:03:36,743 Give Discord a break. 75 00:03:36,778 --> 00:03:39,515 None of us knew we weren't going to be able to use magic. 76 00:03:39,550 --> 00:03:40,978 I did. 77 00:03:41,013 --> 00:03:43,618 If we get separated, it might make sense to have a way 78 00:03:43,653 --> 00:03:46,016 to make sure we are who we say we are. 79 00:03:46,051 --> 00:03:51,296 Ooo. Like a secret code. How about if I say "We are" 80 00:03:51,331 --> 00:03:56,268 you say "Doomed?" Or you say "Rescue" and I say "I'm-- 81 00:03:56,303 --> 00:03:57,962 [crash] 82 00:03:57,997 --> 00:04:01,702 How about if we say "Klutzy" and you say "Draconequis?" 83 00:04:01,737 --> 00:04:04,408 Klutzy draconequis. Works for me. 84 00:04:04,443 --> 00:04:05,805 I'll definitely remember it. 85 00:04:07,413 --> 00:04:09,677 [whistling wind] 86 00:04:19,359 --> 00:04:22,822 Trixie: OK. I am definitely glad you came. 87 00:04:22,857 --> 00:04:25,561 I don't think we'd be able to find our way without you. 88 00:04:25,596 --> 00:04:26,628 You definitely wouldn't. 89 00:04:26,663 --> 00:04:28,696 [rumble and slam] 90 00:04:28,731 --> 00:04:30,698 Um... Where's the way out? 91 00:04:30,733 --> 00:04:33,998 It's a Changeling Hive. It shifts and changes like we do 92 00:04:34,033 --> 00:04:36,440 and we're the only ones who can navigate it. 93 00:04:36,475 --> 00:04:39,938 It's total chaos to non-Changelings. 94 00:04:39,973 --> 00:04:43,942 Well, it's decent chaos. I don't know if I'd call it total. 95 00:04:46,078 --> 00:04:48,353 Discord: Are we sure that I'll get my magic back 96 00:04:48,388 --> 00:04:51,521 when we destroy this throne-thingy? 97 00:04:51,556 --> 00:04:53,853 If Thorax is right, then yes. 98 00:04:53,888 --> 00:04:56,427 Well, that's reassuring. 99 00:04:56,462 --> 00:04:58,330 And how are we supposed to destroy the throne 100 00:04:58,365 --> 00:04:59,430 when we find it? 101 00:04:59,465 --> 00:05:02,796 I... don't know. 102 00:05:02,831 --> 00:05:04,402 That's reassuring. 103 00:05:06,736 --> 00:05:09,374 I don't suppose you brought any throne-destroying tools 104 00:05:09,409 --> 00:05:12,575 along with these useless side show props? 105 00:05:12,610 --> 00:05:15,611 Asks the "lord of chaos" who can't go for a walk 106 00:05:15,646 --> 00:05:17,910 without whining non-stop. 107 00:05:17,945 --> 00:05:20,011 Yes, but when the throne is destroyed, 108 00:05:20,046 --> 00:05:23,113 I'LL be able to rip the very fabric of reality 109 00:05:23,148 --> 00:05:25,984 to save our friends while YOU'LL still be 110 00:05:26,019 --> 00:05:30,659 a self-absorbed, below-average illusionist. 111 00:05:30,694 --> 00:05:33,497 SELF-ABSORBED?! Why you-- 112 00:05:33,532 --> 00:05:35,928 CUT! IT! OUT! 113 00:05:35,963 --> 00:05:37,798 I'm just barely keeping it together 114 00:05:37,833 --> 00:05:40,669 and it would be WONDERFUL if you two could actually try to help 115 00:05:40,704 --> 00:05:42,440 instead of bickering like foals. 116 00:05:44,741 --> 00:05:46,103 OK. 117 00:05:46,138 --> 00:05:47,610 How can we help? 118 00:05:47,645 --> 00:05:50,481 Don't ask me! I couldn't even handle giving advice 119 00:05:50,516 --> 00:05:53,814 at the Sunset Festival and I HAD magic then! 120 00:05:53,849 --> 00:05:56,014 And the three of us are as good as useless. 121 00:05:56,049 --> 00:05:58,522 At least Thorax knows where we're going. 122 00:05:58,557 --> 00:05:59,886 Thorax: Um... guys? 123 00:06:00,922 --> 00:06:02,625 I think we're lost. 124 00:06:02,660 --> 00:06:04,462 Trixie: Aww, great! 125 00:06:04,497 --> 00:06:06,530 We might as well just sit here and wait 126 00:06:06,565 --> 00:06:09,665 for the Changelings to soak up all of our love 127 00:06:09,700 --> 00:06:12,800 or whatever gross thing it is that they do. 128 00:06:12,835 --> 00:06:15,704 How often do you all get hungry? 129 00:06:15,739 --> 00:06:19,169 Actually, I haven't been since I met Spike. 130 00:06:19,204 --> 00:06:21,710 And Changelings are always hungry. 131 00:06:21,745 --> 00:06:23,547 We can never get enough love. 132 00:06:23,582 --> 00:06:25,615 Well, that's just super. 133 00:06:25,650 --> 00:06:28,915 But you aren't hungry at all now? 134 00:06:28,950 --> 00:06:32,556 Once I made a few friends, I guess I just sort of... 135 00:06:32,591 --> 00:06:35,493 forgot about the whole feeding thing. 136 00:06:35,528 --> 00:06:38,925 Is that about the same time your wings changed? 137 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:40,124 I guess so. 138 00:06:40,159 --> 00:06:41,796 [Discord yawns] 139 00:06:41,831 --> 00:06:44,502 While I would love to sit around chit-chatting 140 00:06:44,537 --> 00:06:46,603 about feeding and not feeding. 141 00:06:46,638 --> 00:06:49,870 I have a FLUTTERSHY to save! 142 00:06:49,905 --> 00:06:52,840 [Echo: to save, to save, to save] 143 00:06:54,811 --> 00:06:57,977 Can you please lower your voice? 144 00:06:58,012 --> 00:07:00,045 You're going to get us all captured! 145 00:07:00,080 --> 00:07:02,113 Oh! You keep saying that, but I haven't seen 146 00:07:02,148 --> 00:07:04,918 an actual Changeling since we got into this hive. 147 00:07:04,953 --> 00:07:06,689 [buzzing] 148 00:07:06,724 --> 00:07:08,625 What's that!? 149 00:07:08,660 --> 00:07:09,989 A CHANGELING PATROL! 150 00:07:10,024 --> 00:07:12,530 ♪ [scary music] ♪ 151 00:07:15,062 --> 00:07:17,634 ♪♪ 152 00:07:17,669 --> 00:07:20,230 [gasping] 153 00:07:20,265 --> 00:07:23,904 This seems like one of those moments where we need a plan. 154 00:07:23,939 --> 00:07:25,103 What kind of plan? 155 00:07:25,138 --> 00:07:26,742 We have no magic 156 00:07:26,777 --> 00:07:28,876 and it's not like my illusions are going to save us. 157 00:07:30,077 --> 00:07:31,813 Do you have any of your smoke bombs? 158 00:07:31,848 --> 00:07:32,847 Are you kidding? 159 00:07:35,786 --> 00:07:37,885 Looking for somepony? 160 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:38,853 [whoosh] 161 00:07:38,888 --> 00:07:40,118 [snarl] 162 00:07:40,153 --> 00:07:44,661 Is that the best you've got? Hahaha! 163 00:07:44,696 --> 00:07:45,827 [whoosh] 164 00:07:45,862 --> 00:07:47,664 [explosion] 165 00:07:47,699 --> 00:07:48,830 [zoom] 166 00:07:48,865 --> 00:07:50,227 [explosion] 167 00:07:50,262 --> 00:07:54,704 ♪♪ 168 00:07:54,739 --> 00:07:58,136 Not exactly Great and Powerful, but effective. 169 00:07:58,171 --> 00:07:59,038 I'll take it. 170 00:08:01,680 --> 00:08:03,075 Klutzy... 171 00:08:03,110 --> 00:08:04,241 Draconequis. 172 00:08:04,276 --> 00:08:06,078 [whoosh] 173 00:08:06,113 --> 00:08:09,917 I really think we need a new code word. 174 00:08:09,952 --> 00:08:11,919 That was a pretty good plan. 175 00:08:11,954 --> 00:08:14,152 But we still don't know where we're going. 176 00:08:14,187 --> 00:08:15,758 Trixie: Actually, we might. 177 00:08:15,793 --> 00:08:18,255 Two of the Changelings didn't go with the rest. 178 00:08:18,290 --> 00:08:20,829 Oh! With an intruder in the hive, 179 00:08:20,864 --> 00:08:23,029 they went to protect the Queen. 180 00:08:23,064 --> 00:08:24,965 Good thinking, Starlight! 181 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:26,263 [nervous laugh] 182 00:08:26,298 --> 00:08:30,872 [buzzing] 183 00:08:30,907 --> 00:08:33,677 ♪ [dramatic music] ♪ 184 00:08:33,712 --> 00:08:40,013 ♪♪ 185 00:08:40,048 --> 00:08:41,784 Now what? 186 00:08:41,819 --> 00:08:44,083 We go in. 187 00:08:44,118 --> 00:08:47,251 Even if I wanted to, there's no way past the guards. 188 00:08:47,286 --> 00:08:49,319 We'll be spotted for sure. 189 00:08:49,354 --> 00:08:52,091 We need some kind of distraction. 190 00:08:52,126 --> 00:08:54,258 I'm fresh out of smoke bombs. 191 00:08:54,293 --> 00:08:56,194 Normally I'm the most distracting thing 192 00:08:56,229 --> 00:08:59,868 I can think of, but without magic... 193 00:08:59,903 --> 00:09:01,573 You shouldn't underestimate yourself. 194 00:09:04,677 --> 00:09:05,940 [slam] 195 00:09:05,975 --> 00:09:07,304 [stomp] 196 00:09:07,339 --> 00:09:08,778 [tap tap tap] 197 00:09:08,813 --> 00:09:12,078 Hello, Changelings and Changelettes, believe me; 198 00:09:12,113 --> 00:09:14,784 I was just as surprised as you are that I'm here. 199 00:09:14,819 --> 00:09:17,787 When I heard that I'd be playing for a bunch of Changelings, 200 00:09:17,822 --> 00:09:21,824 I was beside myself. Then I realized it was just one of you. 201 00:09:21,859 --> 00:09:23,155 ♪ [snare drum rim shot] ♪ 202 00:09:23,190 --> 00:09:24,695 [chuckle] 203 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:26,356 But seriously, this isn't the toughest crowd 204 00:09:26,391 --> 00:09:27,929 I've ever been in front of, 205 00:09:27,964 --> 00:09:30,635 but it's definitely the easiest to bug. 206 00:09:30,670 --> 00:09:32,296 ♪ [drum shot with cymbal] ♪ 207 00:09:32,331 --> 00:09:33,363 To bug... 208 00:09:33,398 --> 00:09:34,364 Is this thing on? 209 00:09:34,399 --> 00:09:35,772 [tap tap] 210 00:09:35,807 --> 00:09:36,839 [angry hissing] 211 00:09:39,943 --> 00:09:42,075 Well, if you think that you can do any better, 212 00:09:42,110 --> 00:09:43,714 be my guest! 213 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:46,376 ♪♪ 214 00:09:46,411 --> 00:09:48,686 It is absolutely ridiculous that that worked. 215 00:09:53,990 --> 00:09:57,057 It is certainly a pleasure to have such dedicated fans. 216 00:09:57,092 --> 00:09:58,993 I'll have to come back with some new material 217 00:09:59,028 --> 00:10:01,864 after I rescue Fluttershy. 218 00:10:01,899 --> 00:10:05,362 Please... Help... 219 00:10:05,397 --> 00:10:07,232 Fluttershy! 220 00:10:07,267 --> 00:10:10,004 Discord! I'm stuck! 221 00:10:10,039 --> 00:10:11,302 You certainly are. 222 00:10:11,337 --> 00:10:14,107 And I should probably help you get free, but... 223 00:10:14,142 --> 00:10:16,813 Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! 224 00:10:16,848 --> 00:10:18,342 But what? 225 00:10:18,377 --> 00:10:21,983 But you are obviously not Fluttershy. 226 00:10:22,018 --> 00:10:23,182 Oh. 227 00:10:23,217 --> 00:10:25,184 I mean, I'm separated from the group 228 00:10:25,219 --> 00:10:29,155 and just happen to come across the one pony I care most about? 229 00:10:29,190 --> 00:10:31,762 I can smell this set-up a mile away. 230 00:10:31,797 --> 00:10:33,665 [sobbing] 231 00:10:33,700 --> 00:10:35,931 No. You're right. 232 00:10:35,966 --> 00:10:38,835 There's no way you should trust me. 233 00:10:38,870 --> 00:10:43,873 Just go find the others. I understand. 234 00:10:43,908 --> 00:10:45,303 Oh, come on. 235 00:10:45,338 --> 00:10:50,682 [loud sobbing] 236 00:10:50,717 --> 00:10:52,717 We're probably all Changelings. 237 00:10:52,752 --> 00:10:55,951 You shouldn't rescue any of us. 238 00:10:55,986 --> 00:11:00,890 Unless you think maybe one of us might be the real Fluttershy. 239 00:11:00,925 --> 00:11:05,796 That certainly would be a nasty Changeling trick, wouldn't it? 240 00:11:05,831 --> 00:11:07,765 I'm the real one. 241 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,899 I'm the real one. 242 00:11:09,934 --> 00:11:12,000 I'm the real Fluttershy. 243 00:11:12,035 --> 00:11:14,772 [snivelling] 244 00:11:14,807 --> 00:11:19,040 We can't wait for Discord. Between seeing him and Trixie, 245 00:11:19,075 --> 00:11:22,307 the castle will be crawling with guards soon. 246 00:11:22,342 --> 00:11:24,947 But if we do manage to destroy Chrysalis' throne, 247 00:11:24,982 --> 00:11:26,179 we'll need him. 248 00:11:26,214 --> 00:11:27,950 He could take on the entire Changeling army 249 00:11:27,985 --> 00:11:29,853 by sneezing if he wanted to. 250 00:11:29,888 --> 00:11:32,823 He's probably already been captured. 251 00:11:32,858 --> 00:11:36,420 Hello? Fellow rescuers? 252 00:11:38,358 --> 00:11:41,293 We can't stay here. We've got to find the throne! 253 00:11:41,328 --> 00:11:44,197 Oooh! I heard some of the Changelings 254 00:11:44,232 --> 00:11:48,102 who were chasing me say that they know where it is. 255 00:11:48,137 --> 00:11:49,741 Klutzy... 256 00:11:49,776 --> 00:11:55,307 Hmmmm? Oh, yeah haha. I can be klutzy. Now, follow me! 257 00:11:57,179 --> 00:11:59,047 You know that's not Discord, right? 258 00:11:59,082 --> 00:12:00,213 Obviously. 259 00:12:02,151 --> 00:12:05,218 This way! We're almost there! 260 00:12:05,253 --> 00:12:07,990 I know this trick. If he says to go left, 261 00:12:08,025 --> 00:12:09,519 we should definitely go right. 262 00:12:09,554 --> 00:12:11,928 He's leading us to a swarm waiting to attack. 263 00:12:13,426 --> 00:12:14,832 [sigh] 264 00:12:14,867 --> 00:12:16,867 OK, I'll handle it. 265 00:12:16,902 --> 00:12:19,199 You two just get ready to run into the other tunnel. 266 00:12:19,234 --> 00:12:21,971 Wait, what!? Trixie you can't. 267 00:12:22,006 --> 00:12:24,776 I won't know what to do. We've already lost Discord. 268 00:12:24,811 --> 00:12:27,108 I can't lose you too. Without magic I-- 269 00:12:27,143 --> 00:12:30,177 Starlight, you got us this far with just my illusions 270 00:12:30,212 --> 00:12:32,542 and Discord's annoying personality. 271 00:12:32,577 --> 00:12:35,787 You don't need magic to figure out what to do next. 272 00:12:35,822 --> 00:12:38,284 I know you're afraid to be in charge, 273 00:12:38,319 --> 00:12:42,519 but you're really good at it. Listen to your best friend. 274 00:12:45,062 --> 00:12:49,526 Hey, Discord? Wanna see the new trick I've been working on? 275 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:53,101 I call it, "The Changeling Catcher!" 276 00:12:53,136 --> 00:12:55,367 Run! 277 00:12:55,402 --> 00:12:56,434 [whoosh] 278 00:12:56,469 --> 00:12:59,470 ♪♪ 279 00:13:06,017 --> 00:13:07,214 ♪ [weak] Ta-daaa... ♪ 280 00:13:08,514 --> 00:13:11,053 ♪♪ 281 00:13:11,088 --> 00:13:14,551 [panting] 282 00:13:14,586 --> 00:13:19,325 ♪ [dramatic music] ♪ 283 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:23,835 ♪ [music quiets] ♪ 284 00:13:23,870 --> 00:13:26,871 ♪♪ 285 00:13:26,906 --> 00:13:28,367 [splat] 286 00:13:28,402 --> 00:13:32,437 ♪ [dramatic music] ♪ 287 00:13:32,472 --> 00:13:35,473 ♪♪ 288 00:13:42,185 --> 00:13:48,860 [evil laugh] One little pony all by herself. 289 00:13:52,195 --> 00:13:56,868 Oh, how will I ever prevent this daring rescue? 290 00:13:56,903 --> 00:13:59,398 [hissing and snarling] 291 00:14:07,441 --> 00:14:13,346 Well, well, well. The Princess of Friendship's sole pupil. 292 00:14:13,381 --> 00:14:16,316 Honestly, I didn't think you were worth replacing 293 00:14:16,351 --> 00:14:18,417 with one of my drones. 294 00:14:18,452 --> 00:14:21,519 You won't get away with this! 295 00:14:21,554 --> 00:14:26,029 I already have. Nopony is coming to save you. 296 00:14:26,064 --> 00:14:31,903 Your little squad was it, and now there's just you. 297 00:14:31,938 --> 00:14:33,564 Thorax is still out there. 298 00:14:33,599 --> 00:14:36,435 Don't mention that traitor's name in my Kingdom! 299 00:14:36,470 --> 00:14:40,373 He was a fool to leave and even more a fool to return. 300 00:14:40,408 --> 00:14:44,080 When I find him he'll learn just what happens 301 00:14:44,115 --> 00:14:46,643 to those who betray the hive. 302 00:14:46,678 --> 00:14:49,217 [whimper] 303 00:14:49,252 --> 00:14:52,550 And it seems I don't have far to look, do I. 304 00:14:52,585 --> 00:14:55,091 [zap] 305 00:14:55,126 --> 00:14:56,257 Thorax! 306 00:14:56,292 --> 00:14:57,588 [hiss] 307 00:14:59,031 --> 00:15:02,032 [clanking] 308 00:15:05,070 --> 00:15:09,501 Very clever. And clearly Thorax revealed to you the secret 309 00:15:09,536 --> 00:15:13,142 of my throne. I can't have powerful ponies 310 00:15:13,177 --> 00:15:15,507 using their abilities against me. 311 00:15:15,542 --> 00:15:17,443 Even with your rather embarrassing 312 00:15:17,478 --> 00:15:20,479 little rescue attempt, everything has gone 313 00:15:20,514 --> 00:15:23,317 according to MY plan. 314 00:15:23,352 --> 00:15:26,188 What plan? Why did you do all this? 315 00:15:26,223 --> 00:15:28,421 So I could feed, of course! 316 00:15:28,456 --> 00:15:32,128 By replacing the most beloved figures in Equestria, 317 00:15:32,163 --> 00:15:35,967 my drones will be able to store all the love meant for them 318 00:15:36,002 --> 00:15:38,728 and return it here... to me. 319 00:15:38,763 --> 00:15:42,974 Everypony will do as I command and my subjects 320 00:15:43,009 --> 00:15:47,143 and I will feed on their love for generations! [evil laugh!] 321 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:54,513 What if you didn't have to? 322 00:15:54,548 --> 00:15:56,152 Ridiculous! 323 00:15:57,617 --> 00:16:01,586 The hunger of Changelings can never be satisfied. 324 00:16:01,621 --> 00:16:05,524 Exactly. Thorax left the hive and made a friend. 325 00:16:05,559 --> 00:16:09,264 He shared love and now he doesn't need to feed! 326 00:16:09,299 --> 00:16:12,003 You don't have to live your lives starving all the time! 327 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:15,534 You know nothing of the Changelings 328 00:16:15,569 --> 00:16:17,272 or what it takes to be their Queen! 329 00:16:19,177 --> 00:16:24,213 I decide what is best for my subjects, not some mewling grub! 330 00:16:24,248 --> 00:16:27,546 I know what it's like to lead by fear and intimidation. 331 00:16:27,581 --> 00:16:29,086 And I know what it's like 332 00:16:29,121 --> 00:16:31,781 to want everypony to do what you say. 333 00:16:31,816 --> 00:16:35,521 But I was wrong. A real leader doesn't force her subjects 334 00:16:35,556 --> 00:16:37,787 to deny who they are. 335 00:16:37,822 --> 00:16:40,361 She celebrates what makes them unique... 336 00:16:40,396 --> 00:16:43,397 ...and listens when one of them finds a better way. 337 00:16:43,432 --> 00:16:46,466 The only thing Thorax has found... 338 00:16:46,501 --> 00:16:49,733 ...is what happens to those who turn their back on the hive! 339 00:16:49,768 --> 00:16:51,108 [zap] 340 00:16:51,143 --> 00:16:52,307 No! Stop! 341 00:16:53,543 --> 00:16:57,411 Just as soon as I drain every last ounce of love from him 342 00:16:57,446 --> 00:17:00,414 and show my subjects what a real leader is. 343 00:17:02,418 --> 00:17:05,650 I can feel the love inside me slipping away. 344 00:17:05,685 --> 00:17:08,323 I can't hold onto it much longer. 345 00:17:08,358 --> 00:17:10,094 Then don't! 346 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:12,657 Sharing love is what made you different to begin with. 347 00:17:12,692 --> 00:17:15,099 You should share yours with Chrysalis. 348 00:17:15,134 --> 00:17:17,332 Give her all of it. 349 00:17:17,367 --> 00:17:19,730 [whoosh] 350 00:17:19,765 --> 00:17:23,107 [zapping] 351 00:17:38,289 --> 00:17:40,751 This is what happens when you give love freely 352 00:17:40,786 --> 00:17:42,852 instead of taking it. 353 00:17:42,887 --> 00:17:47,824 ♪♪ 354 00:17:50,235 --> 00:17:53,698 [rumbling and cracking] 355 00:17:53,733 --> 00:17:55,502 [explosion] 356 00:17:57,374 --> 00:18:02,146 ♪ [soft music] ♪ 357 00:18:02,181 --> 00:18:05,182 ♪♪ 358 00:18:15,392 --> 00:18:17,194 Fluttershy? 359 00:18:18,890 --> 00:18:21,462 It's, um, good to see you too. 360 00:18:23,367 --> 00:18:24,465 Starlight? 361 00:18:26,172 --> 00:18:27,765 What happened? 362 00:18:27,800 --> 00:18:30,636 We defeated the Changelings with no magic at all; 363 00:18:30,671 --> 00:18:32,572 they found a new leader... 364 00:18:32,607 --> 00:18:35,344 and they're all kinda good now. 365 00:18:39,251 --> 00:18:40,646 Well done, Starlight Glimmer. 366 00:18:40,681 --> 00:18:42,549 It seems as though you've learned a great deal 367 00:18:42,584 --> 00:18:43,550 since we last spoke. 368 00:18:43,585 --> 00:18:45,453 [cracking] 369 00:18:45,488 --> 00:18:47,587 [shriek] 370 00:18:47,622 --> 00:18:53,890 ♪♪ 371 00:18:53,925 --> 00:18:55,925 When Twilight and her friends defeated me, 372 00:18:55,960 --> 00:19:00,204 I chose to run away and seek revenge. You don't have to. 373 00:19:00,239 --> 00:19:02,470 You can be the leader your subjects deserve. 374 00:19:10,315 --> 00:19:12,909 There is no revenge you could ever conceive of 375 00:19:12,944 --> 00:19:15,384 that will come close to what I will exact upon you 376 00:19:15,419 --> 00:19:18,222 one day, Starlight Glimmer! 377 00:19:26,727 --> 00:19:29,497 Thorax, as the new leader of the Changelings, 378 00:19:29,532 --> 00:19:32,566 I look forward to discussing how we can improve our relationship 379 00:19:32,601 --> 00:19:34,568 in the future. 380 00:19:34,603 --> 00:19:37,340 However, for the moment, perhaps it is best 381 00:19:37,375 --> 00:19:41,476 that we leave the Changeling Kingdom to the Changelings. 382 00:19:41,511 --> 00:19:42,675 [poof] 383 00:19:42,710 --> 00:19:44,908 Splendid idea! Now who's ready 384 00:19:44,943 --> 00:19:49,286 for some celebratory tea at Fluttershy's? 385 00:19:49,321 --> 00:19:52,487 Oh. Um. Everypony? 386 00:19:52,522 --> 00:19:54,951 Actually, now that you can snap your claws 387 00:19:54,986 --> 00:19:57,294 and send us absolutely anywhere again, 388 00:19:57,329 --> 00:19:58,823 I think I have a better option. 389 00:20:02,598 --> 00:20:06,237 Uh.. Hey Starlight. What are you doing here? 390 00:20:06,272 --> 00:20:08,470 You left in such a hurry before, 391 00:20:08,505 --> 00:20:11,242 we kinda thought you didn't want to come. 392 00:20:11,277 --> 00:20:14,740 Yeah. I guess after the way I used my magic on all of you, 393 00:20:14,775 --> 00:20:17,446 I wasn't sure I was somepony who should even be in charge 394 00:20:17,481 --> 00:20:20,449 of a baking contest. I was afraid I might go back 395 00:20:20,484 --> 00:20:23,716 to being the pony I used to be. But... 396 00:20:23,751 --> 00:20:26,752 ...I realized that sometimes you don't have a choice. 397 00:20:26,787 --> 00:20:31,823 You have to step up. And I HAVE changed. I can handle it. 398 00:20:31,858 --> 00:20:34,628 Whether than means saving Equestria OR helping friends 399 00:20:34,663 --> 00:20:38,434 with a sunset festival. Speaking of which... 400 00:20:38,469 --> 00:20:41,998 ...I know the festival is almost over, but I kinda invited 401 00:20:42,033 --> 00:20:43,901 a few of my friends to join. 402 00:20:45,839 --> 00:20:47,707 Hope that's OK. 403 00:20:47,742 --> 00:20:51,612 Are you kidding? Of course! 404 00:20:51,647 --> 00:20:54,846 Great. Now, where's that baking contest? 405 00:20:54,881 --> 00:20:56,782 This pony needs a cupcake! 406 00:20:59,853 --> 00:21:04,757 So I'm able to rip the very fabric of reality again. 407 00:21:04,792 --> 00:21:07,496 Yeah, yeah and I'm still a self-absorbed, 408 00:21:07,531 --> 00:21:10,334 below-average illusionist. Right? 409 00:21:10,369 --> 00:21:12,897 Actually, I was going to say a COUPLE of those illusions 410 00:21:12,932 --> 00:21:15,570 were slightly above average. 411 00:21:15,605 --> 00:21:19,035 If you ever need a little chaos in your act, let me know. 412 00:21:19,070 --> 00:21:22,742 Ha! When pigs fly! 413 00:21:22,777 --> 00:21:25,316 Your wish is my command! 414 00:21:25,351 --> 00:21:26,878 [snap] 415 00:21:26,913 --> 00:21:28,319 [squeal] 416 00:21:28,354 --> 00:21:29,782 Whoa-whoaaaa! 417 00:21:31,588 --> 00:21:35,557 Somepony is really gonna have to catch us up on what we missed. 418 00:21:38,056 --> 00:21:40,595 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 419 00:21:42,566 --> 00:21:44,896 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 420 00:21:55,381 --> 00:21:57,546 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 421 00:21:57,581 --> 00:22:01,583 ♪ friends ♪