1 00:00:01,735 --> 00:00:04,002 ♪ 2 00:00:04,104 --> 00:00:06,004 Today we have two special guests 3 00:00:06,106 --> 00:00:08,206 with a very special announcement. 4 00:00:08,308 --> 00:00:11,743 Everypony, welcome the Head of the Equestria Games, 5 00:00:11,845 --> 00:00:13,478 Ms. Harshwhinny. 6 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:14,179 (door opens) 7 00:00:17,918 --> 00:00:19,284 Thank you. 8 00:00:19,386 --> 00:00:23,655 Now I'm sure you all know about the Equestria Games, 9 00:00:23,757 --> 00:00:26,992 where ponies from all over the land compete for glory 10 00:00:27,094 --> 00:00:29,228 in various athletic pursuits? 11 00:00:30,464 --> 00:00:34,332 Well, now you littlest ones will have the chance to compete 12 00:00:34,435 --> 00:00:37,569 for a weighty responsibility of your very own. 13 00:00:37,671 --> 00:00:40,338 Rainbow Dash: Oh, c'mon! Tell them the fun part! 14 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:42,774 (whoosh) 15 00:00:42,877 --> 00:00:45,944 (Ooh and aah from the others) 16 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:47,312 That's right! 17 00:00:47,414 --> 00:00:49,581 All you gotta do is show Ms. Harshwhinny the coolest, 18 00:00:49,683 --> 00:00:52,350 most spectacular, most rockin' routine 19 00:00:52,452 --> 00:00:54,419 and you're goin' to the Games! 20 00:00:54,521 --> 00:00:57,489 So, who's gonna be the lucky ponies? 21 00:00:57,591 --> 00:00:59,391 It's got to be me. 22 00:00:59,493 --> 00:01:00,859 Maybe it's me. 23 00:01:00,961 --> 00:01:02,661 Maybe it's us! 24 00:01:02,763 --> 00:01:04,363 Maybe it's us! 25 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:08,133 (crash) 26 00:01:09,036 --> 00:01:11,603 Hey! It could happen! 27 00:01:14,808 --> 00:01:15,874 ♪ 28 00:01:15,976 --> 00:01:18,810 ♪ My Little Pony, My Little Pony ♪ 29 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:20,579 ♪ Aaaaahhh! ♪ 30 00:01:20,681 --> 00:01:21,580 ♪ (upbeat) ♪ 31 00:01:21,682 --> 00:01:23,281 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 32 00:01:23,383 --> 00:01:25,584 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be ♪ 33 00:01:25,686 --> 00:01:27,419 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 34 00:01:27,521 --> 00:01:29,922 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me ♪ 35 00:01:30,024 --> 00:01:30,856 ♪ Big adventure ♪ 36 00:01:30,958 --> 00:01:31,889 ♪ Tons of fun. ♪ 37 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:32,857 ♪ A beautiful heart ♪ 38 00:01:32,959 --> 00:01:33,992 ♪ faithful and strong ♪ 39 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:35,093 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ 40 00:01:35,195 --> 00:01:36,328 ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 41 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:38,229 ♪ And magic makes it all complete ♪ 42 00:01:38,331 --> 00:01:40,332 ♪ My Little Ponies ♪ 43 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:43,768 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 44 00:01:43,870 --> 00:01:46,605 ♪ 45 00:01:51,412 --> 00:01:53,211 Rainbow Dash: So the winning team gets to carry 46 00:01:53,313 --> 00:01:56,148 the Ponyville flag at the Equestria Games! 47 00:01:56,250 --> 00:01:58,917 Oh, you are gonna LOVE this! 48 00:01:59,019 --> 00:02:00,285 Ms. Harshwinny: Miss Dash! 49 00:02:00,387 --> 00:02:04,289 Will you please curb your overenthusiastic outbursts! 50 00:02:04,391 --> 00:02:08,060 Now then, let me be clear on the rules. 51 00:02:08,162 --> 00:02:10,429 You ponies will form teams. 52 00:02:10,531 --> 00:02:13,832 Each team will create their own flag-carrying routine. 53 00:02:13,934 --> 00:02:19,004 Everypony will be judged on grace, style, and originality. 54 00:02:19,106 --> 00:02:21,239 There's a most complicated scoring system, 55 00:02:21,341 --> 00:02:24,343 which I will elaborate upon now. Firstly... 56 00:02:24,445 --> 00:02:26,578 Aw, Get to the nitty gritty later. 57 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:30,215 Tell them the important stuff: like who's the coach? 58 00:02:30,317 --> 00:02:31,617 (whistle blast) 59 00:02:31,719 --> 00:02:33,584 That's right: ME! 60 00:02:33,687 --> 00:02:36,688 And you know why I'm qualified to coach you? 61 00:02:36,790 --> 00:02:39,223 Guess who carried the Cloudsdale flag in the Games 62 00:02:39,326 --> 00:02:41,059 when she was a little filly. 63 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:42,794 ME! 64 00:02:42,896 --> 00:02:44,296 I'll never forget it. 65 00:02:44,398 --> 00:02:45,931 I burst into the stadium... 66 00:02:46,033 --> 00:02:49,801 spreading my wings, the flag flapping in the breeze! 67 00:02:49,903 --> 00:02:52,304 I did tricks with that flag the likes of which 68 00:02:52,406 --> 00:02:56,742 no pony saw before, and no pony's seen since! 69 00:02:59,346 --> 00:03:02,714 Professionalism, Ms. Dash, I must insist. 70 00:03:02,816 --> 00:03:05,583 If you want to keep your job as coach of these ponies, 71 00:03:05,685 --> 00:03:08,419 you must maintain a professional attitude 72 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:10,555 and keep your emotions in check! 73 00:03:10,657 --> 00:03:15,294 Am I making myself absolutely, 100% crystal clear? 74 00:03:16,997 --> 00:03:18,162 Yes, Ms. Harshwhinny. 75 00:03:18,265 --> 00:03:20,965 You know, professionalism is my middle name. 76 00:03:21,067 --> 00:03:23,367 Rainbow "Professionalism" Dash. 77 00:03:23,470 --> 00:03:25,870 Hmph! Well, in three days' time, 78 00:03:25,972 --> 00:03:31,543 Ms. Dash will accompany anypony competing to the Crystal Empire 79 00:03:31,645 --> 00:03:34,012 where you will demonstrate your routines for me 80 00:03:34,114 --> 00:03:35,546 and the other judges. 81 00:03:35,648 --> 00:03:39,318 Who will judge you very professionally. 82 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:43,789 Ahem! Yes, quite, quite correct! 83 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:47,726 In the meantime, get ready to train and train hard! 84 00:03:47,828 --> 00:03:51,029 Because I know this Opening Ceremony is the single most 85 00:03:51,131 --> 00:03:54,799 important thing that will ever happen in your young lives. 86 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:57,669 But I know you're up for the challenge! 87 00:03:57,771 --> 00:03:59,003 And so am I! 88 00:03:59,105 --> 00:04:02,474 WA-WAHOOOO-(cuts short) 89 00:04:02,576 --> 00:04:03,742 AHEM! 90 00:04:03,844 --> 00:04:07,045 Meet me after school tomorrow at 15-hundred hours, sharp. 91 00:04:07,147 --> 00:04:09,747 And show me your flag-carrying skills. 92 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:11,049 I am outta here! 93 00:04:11,151 --> 00:04:12,884 (skid) 94 00:04:12,986 --> 00:04:14,085 Professionally! 95 00:04:14,187 --> 00:04:15,920 See how professionally? 96 00:04:16,022 --> 00:04:17,288 (groan) 97 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:19,791 Ponies, the most important thing is this: 98 00:04:19,893 --> 00:04:23,161 your routine needs to show what your town means to you. 99 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:25,597 So do Ponyville proud! 100 00:04:25,699 --> 00:04:29,034 Work hard. Be bold. Wow me. 101 00:04:30,304 --> 00:04:31,202 That is all. 102 00:04:31,304 --> 00:04:32,704 (bell rings) 103 00:04:32,806 --> 00:04:35,673 (excited shouts) 104 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:38,076 So what do you say we come up with the perfect routine 105 00:04:38,178 --> 00:04:39,210 and win this thing? 106 00:04:39,312 --> 00:04:41,479 I'd say that's rootin' tootin' terrific! 107 00:04:41,581 --> 00:04:42,948 But there's one problem! 108 00:04:43,050 --> 00:04:46,217 I bet everypony in class is planning to compete. 109 00:04:46,319 --> 00:04:50,488 Listen: somepo ny in our class is gonna carry that flag. 110 00:04:50,590 --> 00:04:52,123 So it might as well be us! 111 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:54,692 Crusaders, are you in, or are you in? 112 00:04:54,794 --> 00:04:55,994 Cause I'M in. 113 00:04:56,096 --> 00:04:57,029 Me too! 114 00:04:58,164 --> 00:04:59,297 Me three! 115 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:01,099 All right, the winning routine needs to show 116 00:05:01,201 --> 00:05:03,134 what's important about Ponyville, right? 117 00:05:03,236 --> 00:05:04,336 Both: Right! 118 00:05:04,438 --> 00:05:07,171 So what's special about Ponyville? 119 00:05:07,273 --> 00:05:09,374 It's...It's... 120 00:05:12,779 --> 00:05:13,678 I've got it! 121 00:05:13,780 --> 00:05:15,346 It's a place where different kinds of ponies 122 00:05:15,448 --> 00:05:17,315 live together as friends. 123 00:05:17,417 --> 00:05:19,150 Earth Ponies, like me! 124 00:05:19,252 --> 00:05:21,018 Unicorns, like me! 125 00:05:21,120 --> 00:05:22,754 And Pegasi, like me! 126 00:05:22,856 --> 00:05:26,123 So somehow we gotta figure out a way to show that in our act. 127 00:05:26,225 --> 00:05:27,492 We're gonna need a plan. 128 00:05:27,594 --> 00:05:29,360 And a lotta hard work. 129 00:05:29,462 --> 00:05:31,396 And a whole bunch of practice. 130 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:34,432 But take it from me: We may just be little ponies, 131 00:05:34,534 --> 00:05:38,069 but we have hearts as strong as horses! 132 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:46,378 ♪ 133 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:49,414 ♪ We're the toughest little ponies in town! ♪ 134 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:51,716 ♪ Got the moves, got the mojo. ♪ 135 00:05:51,818 --> 00:05:54,252 ♪ No harder-working ponies around ♪ 136 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,922 ♪ We are a trio, work as a team, ♪ 137 00:05:57,024 --> 00:06:02,593 ♪ We'll be the first ponies out on the flag-waving scene. ♪ 138 00:06:02,695 --> 00:06:09,634 ♪ 139 00:06:09,736 --> 00:06:12,804 ♪ We get going when the going gets tough ♪ 140 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:16,507 ♪ We know our very best is just never enough ♪ 141 00:06:16,609 --> 00:06:18,409 ♪ We're kinda short, but so what? ♪ 142 00:06:18,511 --> 00:06:20,578 ♪ We don't get defeated. ♪ 143 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:24,082 ♪ We could take a little break but we don't need it. ♪ 144 00:06:24,184 --> 00:06:27,885 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 145 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:31,789 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 146 00:06:31,891 --> 00:06:35,593 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 147 00:06:35,695 --> 00:06:39,063 ♪ We've got hearts ♪ 148 00:06:39,166 --> 00:06:41,098 ♪ hearts strong as horses. ♪ 149 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:47,738 ♪ 150 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:51,943 ♪ When we put our minds together we can achieve. ♪ 151 00:06:52,045 --> 00:06:56,047 ♪ We're the Cutie Mark Crusaders and you should believe. ♪ 152 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:59,818 ♪ We've got determinations to represent the nation ♪ 153 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:02,787 ♪ for the win! ♪ 154 00:07:02,889 --> 00:07:06,657 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 155 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:10,628 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 156 00:07:10,730 --> 00:07:14,733 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses! ♪ 157 00:07:14,835 --> 00:07:18,636 ♪ And we're playing to win As we gallop to glory! ♪ 158 00:07:18,738 --> 00:07:22,106 ♪ We can conquer any challenge we're in ♪ 159 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:25,409 ♪ We've got hearts.... ♪ 160 00:07:25,512 --> 00:07:27,712 ♪ Hearts strong as horses! ♪ 161 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:29,346 ♪ 162 00:07:29,449 --> 00:07:32,216 ♪ Hearts strong as horses! ♪ 163 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:36,221 ♪ 164 00:07:38,925 --> 00:07:40,791 Whoa! 165 00:07:40,893 --> 00:07:42,027 Oof! 166 00:07:43,330 --> 00:07:48,533 If that's the best you've got, we' re going to win for sure! 167 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:52,436 We already have the most divine routine planned. 168 00:07:52,539 --> 00:07:54,840 It's absolutely sure to crush everyone else. 169 00:07:54,942 --> 00:07:57,542 And I mean CRUSH! 170 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:00,712 But we're winners, and we have heaaaarts... 171 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:04,448 Sure, but you know what you don't have? 172 00:08:04,550 --> 00:08:06,584 YOUR CUTIE MARKS! 173 00:08:06,686 --> 00:08:10,689 Blank Flanks! Blank Flanks! Blank Flanks! 174 00:08:10,791 --> 00:08:12,824 What does that have to do with flag-carrying? 175 00:08:12,926 --> 00:08:15,694 Having Cutie-Mark-less ponies represent Ponyville 176 00:08:15,796 --> 00:08:17,762 would be unthinkable! 177 00:08:17,864 --> 00:08:22,033 And we, of course, already HAVE our Cutie Marks. 178 00:08:22,135 --> 00:08:24,802 So we know who's going to be in the winner's circle. 179 00:08:24,904 --> 00:08:28,373 Listen you two: Cutie Marks or no Cutie Marks, you'll see: 180 00:08:28,475 --> 00:08:31,843 the Crusaders are going to carry that flag at the Games. 181 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:35,413 May the best ponies win! 182 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:36,380 GAME ON! 183 00:08:36,482 --> 00:08:39,618 ♪ 184 00:08:41,454 --> 00:08:43,955 ♪ 185 00:08:44,057 --> 00:08:48,026 Show me what you got, Cutie Mark Crusaders. And make it good. 186 00:08:48,128 --> 00:08:49,427 Don't worry, we will! 187 00:08:50,497 --> 00:08:52,363 Sweetie Belle: Now, this is just a little something 188 00:08:52,465 --> 00:08:53,497 we threw together. 189 00:08:53,599 --> 00:08:56,467 It's not perfect yet. Not even close. 190 00:08:56,569 --> 00:08:59,370 Let's watch the Cutie Mark GOOF-saders 191 00:08:59,472 --> 00:09:01,405 do their sad little routine. 192 00:09:01,507 --> 00:09:03,475 They're gonna be a hot mess. 193 00:09:03,577 --> 00:09:06,110 (mean giggles) 194 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:09,481 (dramatic) Since the dawn of recorded time, 195 00:09:09,583 --> 00:09:12,884 in one town of amazing amazingness... 196 00:09:12,986 --> 00:09:16,354 three types of ponies coexist. 197 00:09:16,456 --> 00:09:18,456 We are Earth Ponies... 198 00:09:18,558 --> 00:09:20,424 We are Unicorns... 199 00:09:20,526 --> 00:09:23,160 We are Pegasi! 200 00:09:23,262 --> 00:09:27,232 And the town where friendship reigns is our home. 201 00:09:27,334 --> 00:09:28,767 Now welcome to the stadium 202 00:09:28,869 --> 00:09:31,570 the flag of the place we love best... 203 00:09:33,239 --> 00:09:35,006 ♪ 204 00:09:35,108 --> 00:09:35,906 (screech) 205 00:09:36,008 --> 00:09:39,076 ♪ 206 00:09:39,178 --> 00:09:40,345 PONYVILLE FOREVER! 207 00:09:40,447 --> 00:09:41,846 YAY! 208 00:09:46,019 --> 00:09:47,619 It's kind of a work in progress. 209 00:09:47,721 --> 00:09:49,387 So, what did you think? 210 00:09:49,489 --> 00:09:50,187 That. 211 00:09:50,289 --> 00:09:51,022 Was. 212 00:09:51,124 --> 00:09:51,789 AMA-- 213 00:09:51,892 --> 00:09:53,391 (to herself) Wait. Hold on now. 214 00:09:53,493 --> 00:09:55,327 Gotta stay calm, cool, and collected. 215 00:09:57,897 --> 00:10:00,031 To give a calm, clear analysis... 216 00:10:00,133 --> 00:10:03,434 Wait: you whipped that act together just yesterday? 217 00:10:03,536 --> 00:10:04,269 That... 218 00:10:04,371 --> 00:10:05,436 is... 219 00:10:05,538 --> 00:10:06,737 (to herself) Professionalism, Dash. 220 00:10:06,840 --> 00:10:08,673 Keep those emotions in check. 221 00:10:08,775 --> 00:10:11,343 Overall it was kinda sorta... 222 00:10:14,380 --> 00:10:15,479 Overall it was OK. 223 00:10:15,582 --> 00:10:16,748 Keep working hard, who knows? 224 00:10:16,850 --> 00:10:18,616 You might have a shot. Gotta go. 225 00:10:18,718 --> 00:10:20,451 Do y'all think she liked it? 226 00:10:20,553 --> 00:10:22,787 I'm not really sure. 227 00:10:22,889 --> 00:10:24,789 You heard her. If we keep working hard, 228 00:10:24,891 --> 00:10:26,124 we might have a shot. 229 00:10:26,226 --> 00:10:27,191 So let's keep working! 230 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:28,293 Trot to it, ponies! 231 00:10:31,131 --> 00:10:32,229 Did you SEE that? 232 00:10:32,331 --> 00:10:35,633 I can't believe I'm saying this. They could win! 233 00:10:35,735 --> 00:10:36,968 But how do we stop them? 234 00:10:37,070 --> 00:10:39,270 We already called them Blank Flanks. 235 00:10:39,372 --> 00:10:42,707 Then we need to find a new way to get under their skin. 236 00:10:48,682 --> 00:10:52,751 Or maybe, get under their WINGS. 237 00:10:54,287 --> 00:10:58,489 Girls, we just wanted to say your act is quite impressive! 238 00:10:58,591 --> 00:11:00,358 Wait, what? 239 00:11:00,460 --> 00:11:02,293 Um... thanks? 240 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:03,628 Oh, but of course! 241 00:11:03,730 --> 00:11:06,664 As a matter of fact, we think you're very brave. 242 00:11:06,766 --> 00:11:09,034 Brave? Why? 243 00:11:09,136 --> 00:11:10,034 Isn't it obvious? 244 00:11:10,137 --> 00:11:10,868 It is to us. 245 00:11:10,970 --> 00:11:13,071 In fact, it's obvious to everypony. 246 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:15,940 You're showing all three types of Ponyville ponies, 247 00:11:16,042 --> 00:11:18,242 yet you have a Pegasus Pony... 248 00:11:18,344 --> 00:11:20,745 Both: who can't even fly! 249 00:11:20,847 --> 00:11:23,280 What in tarnation does that have to do with anything? 250 00:11:23,383 --> 00:11:25,183 Silver Spoon: I'd say not being able to fly 251 00:11:25,285 --> 00:11:28,452 has everything to do with everything, doesn't it? 252 00:11:28,554 --> 00:11:31,589 I mean, a Pegasus pony at your age? 253 00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:34,091 You should have been flying long ago! 254 00:11:34,193 --> 00:11:36,894 So what if my wings can't get me off the ground? 255 00:11:36,996 --> 00:11:38,529 Your career as a flag carrier 256 00:11:38,631 --> 00:11:41,031 isn't getting off the ground, either. 257 00:11:41,134 --> 00:11:43,535 Ms. Harshwhinny will never pick a Pegasus pony 258 00:11:43,637 --> 00:11:45,870 who can't fly to represent Ponyville 259 00:11:45,972 --> 00:11:48,272 in front of all of Equestria! 260 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:51,209 Ms. Harshwinny never said anything about that! 261 00:11:51,311 --> 00:11:53,311 I would've thought that was obvious. 262 00:11:53,413 --> 00:11:55,714 Diamond Tiara: Well, have fun practicing anyway. 263 00:11:55,816 --> 00:11:59,150 Even if your routine will never...how shall I say? 264 00:11:59,252 --> 00:12:01,385 "Take off." 265 00:12:01,487 --> 00:12:03,454 Don't listen to them, Scootaloo. 266 00:12:03,557 --> 00:12:04,622 Scootaloo? 267 00:12:04,724 --> 00:12:05,990 You OK? 268 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:08,893 This routine isn't working how it is. 269 00:12:08,995 --> 00:12:11,296 We've gotta rethink my part in the whole thing. 270 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:12,029 WHAT? 271 00:12:12,131 --> 00:12:13,031 Why? 272 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:15,800 If we want to win, I'm gonna have to fly. 273 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:17,168 Is that even possible? 274 00:12:17,270 --> 00:12:18,669 And by tomorrow? 275 00:12:18,771 --> 00:12:21,005 Maybe I can fly if I work twice as hard. 276 00:12:21,107 --> 00:12:22,240 See? 277 00:12:22,342 --> 00:12:23,407 Oof! 278 00:12:23,509 --> 00:12:25,409 Maybe three times as hard. 279 00:12:25,511 --> 00:12:27,211 Apple Bloom: Golly, I don't know, Scootaloo. 280 00:12:27,313 --> 00:12:29,480 I don't think that's the problem. 281 00:12:29,582 --> 00:12:30,882 Well, I know this for sure: 282 00:12:30,984 --> 00:12:32,750 flying is the only way we're gonna win. 283 00:12:32,852 --> 00:12:34,952 So it's back to practice! 284 00:12:35,054 --> 00:12:36,654 Is this a good idea? 285 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:39,524 Whooah! (thud) 286 00:12:39,626 --> 00:12:41,760 I'll just work four times as hard. 287 00:12:42,695 --> 00:12:44,195 Probably not. 288 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:49,734 Guys, guys, guys! Try it again. 289 00:12:49,836 --> 00:12:51,001 (groan) 290 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:53,938 We've been rehearsing all the livelong day! 291 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:55,373 We're getting tired. 292 00:12:55,475 --> 00:12:58,643 Fine. We'll skip to my big impressive flying entrance. 293 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:02,814 So you've done the do-si-do to the left, then the right, 294 00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:04,215 and there's the hoop. 295 00:13:04,317 --> 00:13:05,316 Then I come in... 296 00:13:05,418 --> 00:13:06,717 (thud) 297 00:13:06,819 --> 00:13:08,286 Not quite what I had in mind. 298 00:13:08,388 --> 00:13:11,388 We'll just (sigh) try that part again. 299 00:13:11,491 --> 00:13:14,225 (grunts) 300 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:16,226 I liked our routine the way it was! 301 00:13:16,329 --> 00:13:19,931 Me too. But all she cares about now is flying. 302 00:13:20,033 --> 00:13:22,132 Don't worry; I'll be flyin' high tomorrow 303 00:13:22,234 --> 00:13:24,601 at our final run-through for Rainbow Dash. 304 00:13:24,704 --> 00:13:26,604 I'm gonna get this, you'll see! 305 00:13:26,706 --> 00:13:28,773 (grunts) 306 00:13:28,875 --> 00:13:30,041 (thud) 307 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:33,845 Okay, Cutie Mark Crusaders, this is your final run 308 00:13:33,947 --> 00:13:35,979 before you show it at the stadium tomorrow. 309 00:13:36,082 --> 00:13:38,950 I know you're gonna absolutely, positively, 310 00:13:39,853 --> 00:13:41,619 ...have a lot of fun. 311 00:13:41,721 --> 00:13:43,487 OK, go! (whistle blast) 312 00:13:43,589 --> 00:13:47,858 ♪ 313 00:13:47,961 --> 00:13:49,527 Ponyville! 314 00:13:49,629 --> 00:13:52,096 home of the um... 315 00:13:52,198 --> 00:13:53,464 (whispered) Friendship! 316 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:54,832 Friendship, right! 317 00:13:54,934 --> 00:13:57,535 There are four--no, three kinds of ponies... 318 00:13:57,637 --> 00:13:59,804 (yawn) 319 00:13:59,906 --> 00:14:01,405 Left! LEFT! 320 00:14:01,508 --> 00:14:02,640 I'm sorry! 321 00:14:02,742 --> 00:14:04,074 I'm just tired. 322 00:14:04,176 --> 00:14:06,811 And then I dip, and then we turn... 323 00:14:06,913 --> 00:14:08,345 Sorry! 324 00:14:08,447 --> 00:14:11,282 (grunts) 325 00:14:11,384 --> 00:14:12,316 (boing) 326 00:14:12,418 --> 00:14:13,551 (thud) 327 00:14:13,653 --> 00:14:14,418 ♪ Tada! ♪ 328 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:16,387 (gasping) 329 00:14:16,489 --> 00:14:18,389 So? What'd you think? 330 00:14:18,491 --> 00:14:21,892 That's. Y'know. Good and all, heh heh. 331 00:14:21,994 --> 00:14:24,362 I just thought maybe possibly you might wanna 332 00:14:24,464 --> 00:14:27,698 go back to, say, the first version of the act, which was, 333 00:14:27,800 --> 00:14:29,533 I don't know, what's the word? 334 00:14:29,635 --> 00:14:30,635 Better. 335 00:14:30,737 --> 00:14:33,037 Just do the routine as it was. 336 00:14:33,139 --> 00:14:35,405 Don't mess with success, right? 337 00:14:35,508 --> 00:14:36,440 Seriously. 338 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:40,044 Now I need to go coach these other ponies. 339 00:14:40,146 --> 00:14:42,012 And don't forget we've gotta catch the early train 340 00:14:42,114 --> 00:14:43,547 for the Crystal Empire. 341 00:14:43,649 --> 00:14:45,049 See you in the morning! 342 00:14:45,151 --> 00:14:46,450 What are we gonna do? 343 00:14:46,552 --> 00:14:50,888 We're competing tomorrow and I still can't fly, unless... 344 00:14:50,990 --> 00:14:54,525 I'm just too tired. I can't keep going. 345 00:14:54,627 --> 00:14:55,860 Me too! 346 00:14:55,962 --> 00:14:59,764 I'm tired; I'm hungry. And now I hate this routine! 347 00:14:59,866 --> 00:15:01,899 It feels like it's all about you now. 348 00:15:02,001 --> 00:15:03,134 She's right. 349 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:05,136 It's like you don't even need us anymore. 350 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,971 Of course I need you! 351 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:09,240 Without you two, who's going to hold up the hoop? 352 00:15:09,342 --> 00:15:11,875 UGH! You don't listen to yourself! 353 00:15:11,977 --> 00:15:13,143 Oh, forget it. 354 00:15:13,245 --> 00:15:15,913 I'm going home to get some sleep. 355 00:15:16,015 --> 00:15:18,415 So? Are you gonna leave me too? 356 00:15:18,517 --> 00:15:21,419 We've gotta catch the early train to the Crystal Empire. 357 00:15:21,521 --> 00:15:23,154 I better get some rest. 358 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:25,122 See you in the morning, Scootaloo. 359 00:15:25,224 --> 00:15:26,890 Come on, Scootaloo! 360 00:15:26,992 --> 00:15:28,359 Do it for Ponyville. 361 00:15:28,461 --> 00:15:31,328 Just gotta try 20 times as hard. 362 00:15:31,430 --> 00:15:32,963 (grunt) 363 00:15:33,065 --> 00:15:36,166 Thirty - times - as hard. 364 00:15:36,268 --> 00:15:36,967 Oof! 365 00:15:37,069 --> 00:15:39,637 Just a little harder... 366 00:15:39,739 --> 00:15:40,604 (thud) 367 00:15:40,706 --> 00:15:41,639 (grunt) 368 00:15:41,741 --> 00:15:42,406 (thud) 369 00:15:42,508 --> 00:15:43,441 (sigh) 370 00:15:44,911 --> 00:15:46,977 I can't fly. 371 00:15:47,079 --> 00:15:49,714 I just... can't! 372 00:15:51,117 --> 00:15:52,616 (train bell ringing) 373 00:15:52,719 --> 00:15:55,453 Crystal Empire! All aboard! 374 00:15:58,058 --> 00:15:59,223 Scootaloo? 375 00:16:01,861 --> 00:16:03,293 Where IS she? 376 00:16:03,395 --> 00:16:06,931 She better get here soon. This here train is about to leave! 377 00:16:07,033 --> 00:16:09,166 Here I am. 378 00:16:09,268 --> 00:16:11,802 We were scared you were going to miss the train. 379 00:16:11,904 --> 00:16:14,539 I - I'm not going. 380 00:16:14,641 --> 00:16:15,706 WHAT? 381 00:16:15,808 --> 00:16:17,141 I'm the weak link. 382 00:16:17,243 --> 00:16:21,144 If I go and fall, flop, or do anything but fly, 383 00:16:21,247 --> 00:16:22,946 I'm gonna blow it for you two. 384 00:16:23,048 --> 00:16:24,948 I can't believe you're quitting on us! 385 00:16:25,050 --> 00:16:27,050 But you're better off without me! 386 00:16:27,153 --> 00:16:29,019 But that's not true, Scootaloo! 387 00:16:29,121 --> 00:16:31,656 Ya know what, Sweetie Belle? Forget it! 388 00:16:31,758 --> 00:16:35,927 If she's gonna quit, we don't' want her and we don't need her! 389 00:16:36,029 --> 00:16:37,628 FINE! 390 00:16:37,730 --> 00:16:38,596 Fine. 391 00:16:39,632 --> 00:16:40,664 Fine. 392 00:16:40,766 --> 00:16:42,500 Conductor: All aboard! 393 00:16:42,602 --> 00:16:49,707 (train chugging) 394 00:16:49,809 --> 00:16:51,509 (train whistle) 395 00:16:59,085 --> 00:17:01,619 How's my favorite routine going today? 396 00:17:01,721 --> 00:17:03,087 Oh, I just can't keep it in. 397 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:04,922 I want you to win so bad! 398 00:17:05,024 --> 00:17:06,457 ♪ "BumBUM, bumBUM". ♪ 399 00:17:06,559 --> 00:17:08,593 Then Scootaloo does that KAPOW! 400 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:09,993 through the hoop! 401 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:14,532 Well, there ain't gonna be a Scootaloo. She's staying home. 402 00:17:14,634 --> 00:17:15,933 She's WHAT? 403 00:17:16,035 --> 00:17:18,702 She got it in her head that the only way to represent Ponyville 404 00:17:18,804 --> 00:17:21,172 was by flying in our routine. 405 00:17:21,274 --> 00:17:24,575 When she couldn't do it, she told us she was quitting. 406 00:17:24,677 --> 00:17:28,245 And then you tried to stop her from doing that, right? 407 00:17:28,347 --> 00:17:31,749 Well, actually we kinda told her... 408 00:17:31,851 --> 00:17:33,851 that we didn't want a quitter. 409 00:17:33,953 --> 00:17:35,820 Hang on! Are you NUTS? 410 00:17:35,922 --> 00:17:39,357 You're a team and a team never leaves a friend behind. 411 00:17:42,228 --> 00:17:43,694 (screech) 412 00:17:43,796 --> 00:17:44,729 Come on! 413 00:17:45,798 --> 00:17:47,698 Sorry you can't make it! 414 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:51,435 We'll take a picture for you from the winners' circle. 415 00:17:51,537 --> 00:17:52,870 (giggling) 416 00:17:52,972 --> 00:17:55,039 I do not like them one bit. 417 00:17:55,141 --> 00:17:56,641 Put on some speed, girls! 418 00:18:06,286 --> 00:18:08,586 Rainbow Dash: Throwing away your scooter? 419 00:18:08,688 --> 00:18:10,054 Rainbow Dash? 420 00:18:10,156 --> 00:18:12,156 Yup. But not just me. 421 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:17,294 I don't want to see them. 422 00:18:17,396 --> 00:18:19,230 And what are they doing here, anyway? 423 00:18:19,332 --> 00:18:21,532 They're supposed to be on the train. 424 00:18:21,634 --> 00:18:22,866 We're not going. 425 00:18:22,969 --> 00:18:24,702 Not without YOU, Scootaloo. 426 00:18:26,538 --> 00:18:28,506 What's gotten into you, Scootaloo? 427 00:18:28,608 --> 00:18:30,641 I didn't want to ruin their chance to win 428 00:18:30,743 --> 00:18:32,944 just because I couldn't fly. 429 00:18:33,046 --> 00:18:34,679 And who said you had to? 430 00:18:34,781 --> 00:18:38,282 But flying's what Pegasus ponies are supposed to do! 431 00:18:38,384 --> 00:18:41,685 YOU flew when you carried the flag in the Games. 432 00:18:41,787 --> 00:18:43,154 But that was me! 433 00:18:43,256 --> 00:18:44,622 You're you! 434 00:18:44,724 --> 00:18:47,524 And it just doesn't matter if you can fly or not! 435 00:18:47,626 --> 00:18:49,694 Your routine was amazing 'cause it represented 436 00:18:49,796 --> 00:18:52,463 exactly what makes Ponyville special. 437 00:18:52,565 --> 00:18:55,566 You do still know what that is, right? 438 00:18:55,668 --> 00:18:56,667 Friendship. 439 00:18:56,769 --> 00:18:59,603 Three kinds of ponies living together as friends, 440 00:18:59,705 --> 00:19:00,838 just like us! 441 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:01,839 Earth Ponies... 442 00:19:01,941 --> 00:19:03,007 Unicorns... 443 00:19:03,109 --> 00:19:04,475 And Pegasi. 444 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:07,544 But Rainbow Dash... 445 00:19:07,646 --> 00:19:11,682 What if...what if my wings never grow? 446 00:19:11,784 --> 00:19:13,617 What if I never fly? 447 00:19:13,719 --> 00:19:16,687 Listen, Scootaloo: maybe you'll fly someday... 448 00:19:16,789 --> 00:19:18,055 or maybe you won't. 449 00:19:18,157 --> 00:19:20,324 You're all kinds of awesome anyway. 450 00:19:20,426 --> 00:19:23,093 Who's the toughest little pony in town? 451 00:19:23,196 --> 00:19:28,999 ♪ Got the moves got the mojo No harder working pony around. ♪ 452 00:19:29,102 --> 00:19:35,306 ♪ We are a trio, work as a team, We'll be the first ponies out ♪ 453 00:19:35,408 --> 00:19:39,076 ♪ on the flag waving scene. ♪ 454 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,011 So let's get to the Crystal Empire. 455 00:19:41,113 --> 00:19:43,147 And let's do the routine as it was. 456 00:19:43,249 --> 00:19:45,749 And let's WIN THIS THING! 457 00:19:45,851 --> 00:19:49,753 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 458 00:19:49,855 --> 00:19:53,790 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 459 00:19:53,892 --> 00:19:57,795 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 460 00:19:57,897 --> 00:20:01,732 ♪ And we're playing to win As we gallop to glory! ♪ 461 00:20:01,834 --> 00:20:05,335 ♪ We can conquer any challenge we're in ♪ 462 00:20:05,437 --> 00:20:08,438 ♪ We've got hearts! ♪ 463 00:20:08,541 --> 00:20:12,342 ♪ Hearts strong as horses. ♪ 464 00:20:12,445 --> 00:20:15,546 ♪ Hearts strong as horses. ♪ 465 00:20:15,648 --> 00:20:20,250 466 00:20:20,352 --> 00:20:25,255 (whistling and cheering) 467 00:20:25,357 --> 00:20:26,757 PONYVILLE FOREVER! 468 00:20:26,859 --> 00:20:28,092 YAY! 469 00:20:28,194 --> 00:20:31,462 (whistling and cheering) 470 00:20:34,667 --> 00:20:36,500 Ms. Harshwhinny: In the Equestria Games, 471 00:20:36,602 --> 00:20:39,503 the Ponyville Flag will be carried by... 472 00:20:41,006 --> 00:20:43,607 "Cutie Mark Crusaders"! 473 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:45,976 WHOO-HOO! 474 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:53,517 ♪ 475 00:20:53,619 --> 00:20:54,918 Ahem! 476 00:20:55,021 --> 00:20:57,954 Look, what you three did was... 477 00:20:58,057 --> 00:20:59,323 acceptable. 478 00:20:59,425 --> 00:21:00,558 Ms. Harshwhinny: Acceptable? 479 00:21:00,660 --> 00:21:01,658 Acceptable? 480 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:05,228 Why it was totally, stupendously the single most 481 00:21:05,330 --> 00:21:07,331 amazing thing I've ever seen! 482 00:21:07,433 --> 00:21:08,532 (giddy laughter) 483 00:21:08,634 --> 00:21:10,567 Contain your excitement, Ms. Harshwhinny. 484 00:21:10,669 --> 00:21:13,236 Remember, professionalism. 485 00:21:13,338 --> 00:21:15,840 Yes Yes, well, I... 486 00:21:17,743 --> 00:21:23,413 (laughter) 487 00:21:23,515 --> 00:21:25,182 You know what this means, right? 488 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:26,550 What? 489 00:21:26,652 --> 00:21:29,587 We are totally gonna get Cutie Marks in Flag Carrying. 490 00:21:29,689 --> 00:21:30,287 Yeah! 491 00:21:30,389 --> 00:21:31,956 (laughter)