1 00:00:00,894 --> 00:00:02,331 ♪♪ 2 00:00:05,435 --> 00:00:07,303 Twilight! Look at the scroll I just got! 3 00:00:07,405 --> 00:00:09,569 ♪ [trumpet fanfare] ♪ 4 00:00:09,671 --> 00:00:11,076 Do you know what this means? 5 00:00:11,178 --> 00:00:12,473 Uh huh! 6 00:00:12,575 --> 00:00:16,741 Uh, I don't. What's so exciting about a toy crown? 7 00:00:16,843 --> 00:00:20,184 Oh, this is no toy crown. 8 00:00:20,286 --> 00:00:23,154 It's the hard-won helm of the Sibling Supreme! 9 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:24,749 When Shining Armor and I were small, 10 00:00:24,851 --> 00:00:27,026 we competed over everything. 11 00:00:27,226 --> 00:00:40,270 ♪♪ 12 00:00:40,372 --> 00:00:42,437 To keep it friendly, our parents gave us gold stars 13 00:00:42,539 --> 00:00:44,175 every time we did something special. 14 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:48,146 Sharing... 15 00:00:50,612 --> 00:00:51,776 Getting good grades... 16 00:00:53,813 --> 00:00:56,385 Even telling a really funny joke! 17 00:00:56,487 --> 00:00:58,684 And at the end of each week, we'd add up the stars. 18 00:00:58,786 --> 00:01:01,126 ♪♪ 19 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:02,655 The sibling with the most would win the crown 20 00:01:02,757 --> 00:01:04,360 of the Sibling Supreme 21 00:01:04,462 --> 00:01:06,197 and bragging rights till next time! 22 00:01:08,168 --> 00:01:10,432 Guess that explains your love of charts. 23 00:01:10,534 --> 00:01:12,566 And so much else. 24 00:01:12,668 --> 00:01:15,701 I always wanted to be Sibling Supreme one day. 25 00:01:15,803 --> 00:01:17,670 Meet me at Celestia's Castle 26 00:01:17,772 --> 00:01:21,575 to decide who deserves the crown once and for all. 27 00:01:21,677 --> 00:01:22,708 Race ya there. 28 00:01:22,810 --> 00:01:25,282 ♪♪ 29 00:01:25,384 --> 00:01:27,183 Guess I'll... watch the school? 30 00:01:31,257 --> 00:01:34,753 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 31 00:01:34,887 --> 00:01:36,722 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 32 00:01:36,824 --> 00:01:38,790 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 33 00:01:38,892 --> 00:01:41,364 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 34 00:01:41,466 --> 00:01:43,267 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 35 00:01:43,369 --> 00:01:45,698 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 36 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:47,601 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 37 00:01:47,703 --> 00:01:49,702 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 38 00:01:49,804 --> 00:01:51,770 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 39 00:01:51,872 --> 00:01:53,739 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 40 00:01:53,841 --> 00:01:55,840 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 41 00:01:55,942 --> 00:01:59,382 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 42 00:01:59,484 --> 00:02:01,780 ♪♪ 43 00:02:06,721 --> 00:02:09,161 ♪♪ 44 00:02:09,263 --> 00:02:10,129 [door opens] 45 00:02:10,231 --> 00:02:11,163 [gasp] 46 00:02:13,662 --> 00:02:15,266 You're wearing it? 47 00:02:15,433 --> 00:02:17,136 Look, I know you've always held a grudge 48 00:02:17,238 --> 00:02:19,303 because I left home with this. 49 00:02:19,405 --> 00:02:21,338 Grudge? Pff. What grudge? 50 00:02:21,440 --> 00:02:22,900 Just because you've had it for way longer 51 00:02:23,002 --> 00:02:23,868 than you should have, 52 00:02:24,770 --> 00:02:26,673 and I never got a chance to win it back... 53 00:02:26,775 --> 00:02:29,280 With the return of Sombra, Princess Luna and I 54 00:02:29,382 --> 00:02:32,448 felt it was time to reinforce the castle's defenses. 55 00:02:32,550 --> 00:02:34,879 I said we could do it ourselves, 56 00:02:34,981 --> 00:02:38,718 but some ponies are a bit stubborn. 57 00:02:38,820 --> 00:02:42,920 So I asked our old Captain of the Guard to handle the job. 58 00:02:43,022 --> 00:02:46,627 I've taken the security here to a new level. 59 00:02:46,729 --> 00:02:49,465 The only thing I need now is somepony to test it. 60 00:02:49,567 --> 00:02:52,633 You want me to break into Celestia's castle? 61 00:02:52,735 --> 00:02:56,274 If you can get past my defenses, steal the crown, 62 00:02:56,376 --> 00:02:59,343 and get out, you'll be Sibling Supreme. 63 00:02:59,445 --> 00:03:00,410 Forever. 64 00:03:01,413 --> 00:03:04,348 [dreamy] Forever! 65 00:03:04,450 --> 00:03:07,615 BUT, if you fail, I keep the crown. 66 00:03:07,717 --> 00:03:10,486 DEAL! Wait! Are you sure this counts? 67 00:03:10,588 --> 00:03:12,818 Mom and Dad aren't giving us any stars. 68 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:14,820 Celestia: I will represent their authority. 69 00:03:14,922 --> 00:03:17,229 And thank you, Twilight. Your help will reveal 70 00:03:17,331 --> 00:03:18,824 if there are any holes in our security. 71 00:03:20,399 --> 00:03:21,497 And there aren't. 72 00:03:22,500 --> 00:03:23,763 I've designed a multi-tiered, impenetrable, 73 00:03:23,865 --> 00:03:25,798 triple-backed-up line of defense. 74 00:03:27,307 --> 00:03:28,966 The castle is surrounded by shards 75 00:03:29,068 --> 00:03:31,474 of Queen Chrysalis' throne. 76 00:03:31,576 --> 00:03:34,444 Thanks to Starswirl, its anti-magic powers are now 77 00:03:34,546 --> 00:03:38,547 tuned to stop anycreature from using a spell to get inside. 78 00:03:38,649 --> 00:03:40,549 You can't fly in either. 79 00:03:41,948 --> 00:03:44,223 Giant fans keep any creature from flying 80 00:03:44,325 --> 00:03:45,488 too close to the castle. 81 00:03:49,527 --> 00:03:51,857 Plus the entrances to the tunnels below the castle 82 00:03:51,959 --> 00:03:55,993 have been sealed. So there's no underground access. 83 00:03:56,095 --> 00:03:58,303 And even if you could get in, which you can't, 84 00:03:58,405 --> 00:03:59,964 I've doubled the ranks of security. 85 00:04:00,066 --> 00:04:02,967 Ponies protect every hallway and door, 86 00:04:03,069 --> 00:04:05,607 which can only be opened with Royal Guard medals. 87 00:04:05,709 --> 00:04:08,511 [zap] 88 00:04:08,613 --> 00:04:10,315 Even if you brought an army... 89 00:04:10,417 --> 00:04:14,451 the throne room is the safest spot in Equestria. 90 00:04:14,553 --> 00:04:16,387 I rigged a floor trap to activate 91 00:04:16,489 --> 00:04:17,784 at the slightest touch. 92 00:04:17,886 --> 00:04:18,785 [metallic ] 93 00:04:20,756 --> 00:04:22,756 But say you avoid the floor. 94 00:04:22,858 --> 00:04:24,329 Still no luck. 95 00:04:24,431 --> 00:04:26,661 Because I've employed Nature's alarm system. 96 00:04:28,093 --> 00:04:32,271 [loud honking] 97 00:04:32,373 --> 00:04:33,536 Geese? 98 00:04:34,639 --> 00:04:36,473 You can hear their honks all the way in Ponyville. 99 00:04:36,575 --> 00:04:37,474 [squawk] 100 00:04:37,576 --> 00:04:38,508 [snap] 101 00:04:38,610 --> 00:04:39,641 Plus they bite. 102 00:04:39,743 --> 00:04:41,038 [squawk] 103 00:04:41,140 --> 00:04:42,941 ♪ [pensive music] ♪ 104 00:04:43,043 --> 00:04:46,450 ♪♪ 105 00:04:46,552 --> 00:04:48,914 So that's what we're up against. 106 00:04:49,016 --> 00:04:51,587 That's a barrel and a half of obstacles, 107 00:04:51,689 --> 00:04:54,392 plus a bushel and peck of impenetrability. 108 00:04:54,494 --> 00:04:57,725 And all this is to win some fillyhood competition 109 00:04:57,827 --> 00:04:59,694 with your brother? 110 00:04:59,796 --> 00:05:03,027 It's more than that! OK, it's exactly that. 111 00:05:03,129 --> 00:05:05,568 And to protect Celestia's castle. 112 00:05:05,670 --> 00:05:08,637 If it means that much to you, Twilight, we're in. 113 00:05:08,739 --> 00:05:09,902 I was already in. 114 00:05:10,004 --> 00:05:12,377 C'mon, who doesn't want to hang with geese? 115 00:05:12,479 --> 00:05:15,072 Of course we'll help. But how? 116 00:05:15,174 --> 00:05:17,811 Shining Armor may have come up with some great security, 117 00:05:17,913 --> 00:05:20,319 but he'll never guess Twilight's plan. 118 00:05:20,421 --> 00:05:21,683 We play to our strengths 119 00:05:21,785 --> 00:05:23,883 and defeat all of the security measures. 120 00:05:23,985 --> 00:05:25,984 That way, if one of us fails, the others 121 00:05:26,086 --> 00:05:28,360 will still have a shot at getting the crown. 122 00:05:28,462 --> 00:05:31,462 Pinkie, you'll distract the guards with a surprise party. 123 00:05:31,564 --> 00:05:33,695 Yes sir, Twilight sir! 124 00:05:33,797 --> 00:05:36,863 Applejack, you'll buck your way into the sealed tunnels. 125 00:05:36,965 --> 00:05:40,064 Rainbow Dash, if anypony can outfly those wind turbines, 126 00:05:40,166 --> 00:05:41,670 it's you. 127 00:05:41,772 --> 00:05:43,639 Rarity, you'll sew us guard costumes 128 00:05:43,741 --> 00:05:45,608 so we can sneak past security. 129 00:05:45,710 --> 00:05:47,643 Then Fluttershy will disable the throne room alarm 130 00:05:47,745 --> 00:05:48,875 by charming the geese. 131 00:05:48,977 --> 00:05:50,481 [zap] 132 00:05:52,111 --> 00:05:54,353 It's from Shining Armor. 133 00:05:54,455 --> 00:05:58,423 Dear Twily, Hope your idea isn't just...[muttering] 134 00:05:58,525 --> 00:06:00,590 Tunnels! He guessed your whole plan! 135 00:06:00,692 --> 00:06:01,954 What? 136 00:06:02,056 --> 00:06:03,989 Pinkie party, Rarity costumes... 137 00:06:04,091 --> 00:06:07,630 Signed, the future Sibling Supreme? Oh, come on! 138 00:06:08,699 --> 00:06:10,369 Rarity: Twilight, darling. 139 00:06:10,471 --> 00:06:13,702 Nopony knows you better than your own brother. 140 00:06:13,804 --> 00:06:15,704 So you're saying I should give up? 141 00:06:15,806 --> 00:06:18,443 I'm saying your brother will win. 142 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:20,104 No matter how brilliant your plan is, 143 00:06:20,206 --> 00:06:22,678 no matter how many variations you try, 144 00:06:22,780 --> 00:06:24,548 it will be something your brother expects 145 00:06:24,650 --> 00:06:28,816 and he'll always win. Unless... 146 00:06:28,918 --> 00:06:30,752 When the perfect chance comes along, 147 00:06:30,854 --> 00:06:35,020 you do something he can't expect. Then, you'll win. 148 00:06:35,122 --> 00:06:37,726 You've been practicing that speech, haven't you? 149 00:06:37,828 --> 00:06:40,058 A little bit. It felt like I rushed. Did I rush it? 150 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:41,158 Absolutely not. 151 00:06:41,260 --> 00:06:42,962 Oh! No! 152 00:06:43,064 --> 00:06:45,063 Yeah, it was fastish. 153 00:06:45,165 --> 00:06:48,165 We have to do the opposite of what Shining Armor expects. 154 00:06:48,267 --> 00:06:51,773 Therefore, Twilight cannot mastermind the plan... 155 00:06:51,875 --> 00:06:53,610 but I can! 156 00:06:54,679 --> 00:06:56,943 That's...definitely unexpected. 157 00:07:00,751 --> 00:07:02,553 ♪♪ 158 00:07:02,655 --> 00:07:04,951 How is you making a break-in plan 159 00:07:05,053 --> 00:07:07,690 the opposite of Twilight doing it? 160 00:07:07,792 --> 00:07:11,430 Because my plan is for each of us to devise 161 00:07:11,532 --> 00:07:13,597 our own unexpected part of it! 162 00:07:13,699 --> 00:07:15,060 Allow me to demonstrate. 163 00:07:17,669 --> 00:07:19,801 [chattering] 164 00:07:19,903 --> 00:07:21,132 [door slams open] 165 00:07:23,873 --> 00:07:26,071 We're looking for a pony with information. 166 00:07:26,173 --> 00:07:27,072 [zoom] 167 00:07:28,581 --> 00:07:30,449 We got questions, and you're gonna serve us up 168 00:07:30,551 --> 00:07:32,484 some answers, juice jockey. 169 00:07:32,586 --> 00:07:34,046 Where is the secret entrance to the passages 170 00:07:34,148 --> 00:07:35,784 under Canterlot Castle? 171 00:07:35,984 --> 00:07:38,556 Shining Armor sealed them all. There is no secret entrance. 172 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:40,888 There's always a secret entrance! 173 00:07:40,990 --> 00:07:43,792 So make like a glass of OJ and spill. 174 00:07:43,894 --> 00:07:46,190 Ooh! Ooh! I know what I can do! 175 00:07:46,292 --> 00:07:50,227 You're gonna need a lookout, so I can be your eye in the sky! 176 00:07:50,329 --> 00:07:52,636 Too low, silly, up here! 177 00:07:52,738 --> 00:07:54,803 ♪ [upbeat music] ♪ 178 00:07:54,905 --> 00:08:00,171 ♪♪ 179 00:08:00,273 --> 00:08:01,810 [goofy laughter] 180 00:08:01,912 --> 00:08:03,911 Oh, Pinkie! That tickles! 181 00:08:04,013 --> 00:08:05,616 [giggling] 182 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:09,785 What? 183 00:08:10,988 --> 00:08:13,822 How about somethin' a little more down to earth. Like... 184 00:08:13,924 --> 00:08:16,594 I distract the guard ponies with a farewell performance 185 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:19,025 by my alter ego, famous country western super-star, 186 00:08:19,127 --> 00:08:20,532 Apple Chord! 187 00:08:21,832 --> 00:08:23,601 I didn't know you had an alter-ego. 188 00:08:23,703 --> 00:08:26,131 And why would she be giving a farewell performance? 189 00:08:26,233 --> 00:08:29,002 Well, it's a long story. 190 00:08:31,776 --> 00:08:32,940 Back on the farm, 191 00:08:33,042 --> 00:08:35,514 playin' music was about makin' her family smile. 192 00:08:35,616 --> 00:08:38,913 ♪♪ 193 00:08:39,015 --> 00:08:40,882 Word of her talent spread, 194 00:08:40,984 --> 00:08:44,589 and soon Apple Chord was playin' real shows. 195 00:08:44,691 --> 00:08:46,558 [cheering] 196 00:08:46,660 --> 00:08:49,154 The more she played, the bigger those shows got. 197 00:08:51,191 --> 00:08:55,127 [cheering] 198 00:08:55,229 --> 00:08:57,129 But she missed playin' for her family. 199 00:08:57,231 --> 00:08:59,164 ♪ [sad music] ♪ 200 00:08:59,266 --> 00:09:01,738 So one day, she gave it all up. 201 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:08,140 ♪♪ 202 00:09:08,242 --> 00:09:11,044 Seeing her family smile was all she ever wanted 203 00:09:11,146 --> 00:09:12,276 from her music. 204 00:09:13,379 --> 00:09:15,620 Of course, Apple Chord could come out of retirement 205 00:09:15,722 --> 00:09:19,558 for a farewell concert this one time. 206 00:09:19,660 --> 00:09:21,956 Wait. Did you just make all that up 207 00:09:22,058 --> 00:09:24,057 or did that actually happen? 208 00:09:24,159 --> 00:09:25,289 Um... 209 00:09:26,358 --> 00:09:28,699 It doesn't matter. It's perfect! Fluttershy? Spike? 210 00:09:28,801 --> 00:09:30,701 I guess the opposite of what I'm good at 211 00:09:30,803 --> 00:09:33,704 is being in small spaces. 212 00:09:33,806 --> 00:09:36,069 I always wanted to be a super spy. 213 00:09:36,171 --> 00:09:37,609 Is that the opposite of anything? 214 00:09:40,977 --> 00:09:43,912 Special Agent Fluttershy, target detected below. 215 00:09:46,015 --> 00:09:47,850 It's almost too easy. 216 00:09:47,952 --> 00:09:50,149 ♪ [thriller music] ♪ 217 00:09:50,251 --> 00:09:53,955 ♪♪ 218 00:09:54,057 --> 00:09:54,923 [zap] 219 00:09:55,255 --> 00:10:03,635 [explosions] 220 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:11,071 I guess I'm the only one left that still needs a plan. 221 00:10:11,173 --> 00:10:16,274 Oh, no, darling, that IS the plan. You shall do nothing! 222 00:10:16,815 --> 00:10:17,814 [gasp] 223 00:10:18,716 --> 00:10:20,278 Shining Armor definitely won't expect that. 224 00:10:21,413 --> 00:10:23,952 ♪ [military snare drum] ♪ 225 00:10:24,054 --> 00:10:30,827 ♪♪ 226 00:10:35,064 --> 00:10:36,767 ♪ [banjo strum] ♪ 227 00:10:36,869 --> 00:10:41,101 Applejack? What are you doing? 228 00:10:41,203 --> 00:10:47,041 Applejack? Heh, heh, who's that? My name's Apple Chord 229 00:10:47,143 --> 00:10:49,406 and I've got a couple of songs to play for ya. 230 00:10:49,508 --> 00:10:53,311 Clap your hooves if you know 'em. And a one and a two and a.. 231 00:10:53,413 --> 00:10:55,786 ♪ My love is like a barrel ♪ 232 00:10:55,888 --> 00:10:57,656 ♪ A barrel full of hay. ♪ 233 00:10:58,252 --> 00:10:59,988 [whistling wind] 234 00:11:00,090 --> 00:11:02,155 [whoosh] 235 00:11:02,257 --> 00:11:03,992 The Wonderbolts did a flyby, 236 00:11:04,094 --> 00:11:06,027 and the only way past those giant fans 237 00:11:06,129 --> 00:11:08,425 and into the castle ducts is here. 238 00:11:08,527 --> 00:11:10,328 But there's no room for mistakes! 239 00:11:10,430 --> 00:11:12,396 Pinkie: Just like space travel! 240 00:11:12,498 --> 00:11:13,771 [pop] 241 00:11:14,907 --> 00:11:18,039 Uh, Pinkie, we're not actually going INTO space, right? 242 00:11:18,141 --> 00:11:20,943 No, silly! I'm dropping you two off 243 00:11:21,045 --> 00:11:22,175 as soon as we're close to the fans. 244 00:11:22,277 --> 00:11:25,145 Then I'm going into space. 245 00:11:25,247 --> 00:11:29,182 ♪♪ 246 00:11:29,284 --> 00:11:30,381 [thud] 247 00:11:30,483 --> 00:11:32,955 You're up to something, Twily. 248 00:11:33,057 --> 00:11:35,254 Nope. Just looking at the flowers. 249 00:11:35,356 --> 00:11:37,696 [sniff] Ahhh. 250 00:11:37,798 --> 00:11:39,929 Right. 251 00:11:40,031 --> 00:11:44,703 ♪♪ 252 00:11:44,805 --> 00:11:47,365 Ooh! Maybe Rarity's plan will work! 253 00:11:47,467 --> 00:11:50,742 Canterlot, we have a problem! 254 00:11:50,844 --> 00:11:53,712 [shriek] 255 00:11:53,814 --> 00:11:55,439 I know that one's a crowd favorite. 256 00:11:55,541 --> 00:11:57,342 What's say we play it one more time? 257 00:11:57,784 --> 00:11:59,179 And a one, and a two and a -- 258 00:11:59,281 --> 00:12:04,954 [shrieking] 259 00:12:05,056 --> 00:12:06,252 A distraction's a distraction. 260 00:12:07,827 --> 00:12:09,156 [thwack] 261 00:12:09,258 --> 00:12:13,061 ♪♪ 262 00:12:13,163 --> 00:12:14,491 [clatter] 263 00:12:14,593 --> 00:12:15,998 Where's Spike and Fluttershy? 264 00:12:16,100 --> 00:12:17,769 Did they make it into the castle? 265 00:12:17,871 --> 00:12:22,367 They jumped out right before the balloon went TBBBTHHHH. 266 00:12:22,469 --> 00:12:24,974 But that's all I could see without being in space. 267 00:12:25,076 --> 00:12:26,844 Where I didn't get to go. 268 00:12:28,210 --> 00:12:30,474 Let's hope Rarity and Rainbow Dash had better luck. 269 00:12:34,051 --> 00:12:36,887 What's this? Closed? 270 00:12:36,989 --> 00:12:38,482 The Seedy Juice Joint is always closed 271 00:12:38,584 --> 00:12:39,791 around this time. 272 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,189 Then how can we shake down Ne'er Do Wells 273 00:12:42,291 --> 00:12:43,861 for information? 274 00:12:43,963 --> 00:12:45,830 What sort of information do you need? 275 00:12:45,932 --> 00:12:47,964 Um, the location to a secret entrance 276 00:12:48,066 --> 00:12:50,230 to the passages under Canterlot Castle? 277 00:12:50,332 --> 00:12:51,462 You mean that one? 278 00:12:53,235 --> 00:12:54,971 Yes. Thank you. That will do nicely. 279 00:13:01,474 --> 00:13:04,475 Zephyr Breeze? 280 00:13:04,577 --> 00:13:09,953 Oh, ho ho ho, darling; this couldn't be more perfect. 281 00:13:10,055 --> 00:13:11,449 How is this perfect? 282 00:13:11,551 --> 00:13:13,858 He's the most annoying pony in Equestria, 283 00:13:13,960 --> 00:13:15,519 and he's totally obsessed with me, 284 00:13:15,621 --> 00:13:18,555 and we have to come up with a way to distract. 285 00:13:18,657 --> 00:13:22,097 Oh, no! No way! Uh, uh! 286 00:13:22,199 --> 00:13:24,033 ♪♪ 287 00:13:24,135 --> 00:13:25,265 [sigh] 288 00:13:25,367 --> 00:13:27,300 ♪♪ 289 00:13:27,402 --> 00:13:30,270 Rainbow! I knew you'd come running 290 00:13:30,372 --> 00:13:31,876 when you heard I got this job. 291 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:34,373 The mares love a pony in uniform, am I right? 292 00:13:34,475 --> 00:13:35,539 Not really. 293 00:13:40,513 --> 00:13:43,250 I mean, totally. 294 00:13:43,352 --> 00:13:45,318 Why don't you step into the light 295 00:13:45,420 --> 00:13:49,828 so I can see how handsome you look in it? 296 00:13:54,296 --> 00:14:01,301 ♪♪ 297 00:14:01,403 --> 00:14:04,436 I told the Sarge that gold kinda clashes with my aura, 298 00:14:04,538 --> 00:14:06,537 but apparently, they aren't big on "input". 299 00:14:06,639 --> 00:14:09,276 Still, I totally manage to rock the look, 300 00:14:09,378 --> 00:14:10,310 don't you think? 301 00:14:10,412 --> 00:14:14,413 Yep. You're real guard material. 302 00:14:14,515 --> 00:14:17,053 I'm part of the castle team now, so I'm basically... 303 00:14:17,155 --> 00:14:18,923 Whoa, we got a swooner! 304 00:14:20,586 --> 00:14:22,124 It's good you're finally being honest 305 00:14:22,226 --> 00:14:23,862 with your feelings for me, Rainbows. 306 00:14:23,964 --> 00:14:25,226 [gag] Yech! 307 00:14:25,328 --> 00:14:27,030 The truth is such a gift. 308 00:14:27,132 --> 00:14:30,198 Like, I had to follow my bliss to see guarding is my calling. 309 00:14:30,300 --> 00:14:32,970 Like look at me go. I'm going to walk over here and I go woo! 310 00:14:33,072 --> 00:14:34,070 Over there! And I go yeah! 311 00:14:35,239 --> 00:14:36,038 And sometimes I just stand like this and look real cool 312 00:14:36,074 --> 00:14:38,635 and I go down the hallway going... 313 00:14:44,346 --> 00:14:45,543 [gasp] 314 00:14:48,020 --> 00:14:49,085 [phew] 315 00:14:50,088 --> 00:14:52,385 We'll have to glide to the throne. No flapping. 316 00:14:57,425 --> 00:14:59,491 [low squawk] 317 00:14:59,593 --> 00:15:02,659 [loud squawking] 318 00:15:02,761 --> 00:15:03,660 [slam] 319 00:15:06,269 --> 00:15:09,369 Sister! Another false alarm 320 00:15:09,471 --> 00:15:11,536 from Shining Armor's guard geese! 321 00:15:11,638 --> 00:15:14,473 ♪♪ 322 00:15:14,575 --> 00:15:15,980 We should have heard by now. 323 00:15:16,082 --> 00:15:17,410 Something must have gone wrong. 324 00:15:17,512 --> 00:15:19,082 Pinkie: Probably several somethings. 325 00:15:22,252 --> 00:15:24,054 No lookout, no distraction, 326 00:15:24,156 --> 00:15:26,188 and no word from the ponies inside. 327 00:15:26,290 --> 00:15:28,157 I'm starting to think this whole operation 328 00:15:28,259 --> 00:15:29,587 might be a giant flop. 329 00:15:33,428 --> 00:15:35,692 [squawking] 330 00:15:35,794 --> 00:15:38,035 [panicked gasping] 331 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:40,037 Oh, no! 332 00:15:40,139 --> 00:15:40,937 Gee, Fluttershy, 333 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:43,073 I thought your whole "small spaces" thing 334 00:15:43,175 --> 00:15:45,009 was just part of the plan to be unexpected. 335 00:15:45,242 --> 00:15:47,539 Once I got trapped in the Castle of the Two Sisters, 336 00:15:47,641 --> 00:15:49,706 and Angel Bunny and I were separated. 337 00:15:49,808 --> 00:15:53,017 Now whenever I'm in a tiny room, it's all I can think about! 338 00:15:53,119 --> 00:15:56,647 I was so worried he felt alone and forgotten. 339 00:15:56,749 --> 00:15:58,451 I know what that's like. 340 00:15:58,553 --> 00:16:00,453 What do you mean? 341 00:16:00,555 --> 00:16:03,060 I was always excited to be a part of Twilight's 342 00:16:03,162 --> 00:16:06,063 and Shining Armor's rivalry, like I was their little brother, 343 00:16:06,461 --> 00:16:08,725 but they never really thought of me that way. 344 00:16:08,827 --> 00:16:12,333 I know they both have a special place in their heart for you, 345 00:16:12,435 --> 00:16:15,435 but sibling dynamics are hard. Trust me. 346 00:16:15,537 --> 00:16:17,470 Ugh. Right. Zephyr Breeze. 347 00:16:17,572 --> 00:16:20,044 Honestly, he could learn a lot from you 348 00:16:20,146 --> 00:16:21,276 about being a little brother. 349 00:16:21,378 --> 00:16:23,278 [crashing] 350 00:16:23,380 --> 00:16:26,314 I'm sick of being lost in these slimy corridors too, 351 00:16:26,416 --> 00:16:28,481 but you shouldn't pull every lever you come across. 352 00:16:28,583 --> 00:16:30,417 Half of them are traps. 353 00:16:30,519 --> 00:16:33,189 And the other half might open a secret passage 354 00:16:33,291 --> 00:16:34,223 to the castle! 355 00:16:35,059 --> 00:16:35,724 [yelling] It's not worth the risk! 356 00:16:35,759 --> 00:16:37,094 [sweet] Oh, hello, Spike. 357 00:16:38,063 --> 00:16:39,393 Even if we did find our way into the castle, 358 00:16:39,495 --> 00:16:40,691 we'd still have all of those guards-- 359 00:16:41,331 --> 00:16:42,660 SPIKE! FLUTTERSHY! 360 00:16:44,499 --> 00:16:46,334 What are you guys doing down here? 361 00:16:46,501 --> 00:16:48,633 We kind of fell through the floor. 362 00:16:48,735 --> 00:16:51,042 I don't think our plan is working. 363 00:16:51,144 --> 00:16:52,538 If we've both hit dead ends, 364 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:56,179 perhaps we should return to the outside and revaluate. 365 00:16:56,281 --> 00:16:58,412 [squeaking] 366 00:16:58,514 --> 00:16:59,578 Ech! 367 00:17:00,713 --> 00:17:04,154 [panicked panting] 368 00:17:04,256 --> 00:17:05,188 Psssst! 369 00:17:08,754 --> 00:17:10,358 What are you all doing out here? 370 00:17:10,558 --> 00:17:15,264 In retrospect, our plan might have been too unexpected. 371 00:17:15,366 --> 00:17:19,433 Every part of it failed? Oh, now I'll never get the crown. 372 00:17:20,403 --> 00:17:23,371 Maybe we should go back to doing things the Twilight way. 373 00:17:23,473 --> 00:17:25,505 You mean, the totally expected way? 374 00:17:25,607 --> 00:17:26,739 It may not be a surprise, 375 00:17:26,774 --> 00:17:29,212 but you have a pretty good record for planning things. 376 00:17:32,283 --> 00:17:34,778 Then I guess it's worth a try. Thanks, Spike. 377 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:36,483 What are little brothers for? 378 00:17:36,650 --> 00:17:39,453 OK. You all know what to do! 379 00:17:39,555 --> 00:17:45,393 ♪♪ 380 00:17:45,495 --> 00:17:46,526 [pow] 381 00:17:51,896 --> 00:17:58,604 [excited chatter] 382 00:17:58,706 --> 00:18:00,342 At least one part of our unexpected plan 383 00:18:00,444 --> 00:18:01,409 worked unexpectedly. 384 00:18:01,511 --> 00:18:02,509 [doorknob clicks open] 385 00:18:02,611 --> 00:18:05,248 ♪ [tense music] ♪ 386 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:12,156 [whoosh] 387 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,191 ♪♪ 388 00:18:14,293 --> 00:18:17,227 To be fair, it was never made specifically clear to me 389 00:18:17,329 --> 00:18:20,857 what "guarding" actually means. So this is on you. 390 00:18:20,959 --> 00:18:24,168 ♪♪ 391 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:26,599 I'm strong, Twilight, but not even I 392 00:18:26,701 --> 00:18:28,865 can buck through solid rock. 393 00:18:28,967 --> 00:18:30,669 That's why I brought a specialist. 394 00:18:32,442 --> 00:18:33,276 [clink clink] 395 00:18:33,311 --> 00:18:34,310 [clank] 396 00:18:39,317 --> 00:18:40,184 [smash] 397 00:18:40,286 --> 00:18:41,317 [crumbling] 398 00:18:41,419 --> 00:18:45,156 ♪♪ 399 00:18:45,258 --> 00:18:47,587 Next shift. You're on break. 400 00:18:47,689 --> 00:18:59,830 ♪♪ 401 00:18:59,932 --> 00:19:03,306 [squawking] 402 00:19:03,408 --> 00:19:05,836 You've been glaring so hard! 403 00:19:05,938 --> 00:19:08,311 Who wants a feather massage? 404 00:19:08,413 --> 00:19:10,511 [curious squawks] 405 00:19:10,613 --> 00:19:12,810 We mapped this out when we got lost down here. 406 00:19:12,944 --> 00:19:16,451 The lever to the secret hallway entrance should be... 407 00:19:16,553 --> 00:19:17,551 Here. 408 00:19:17,817 --> 00:19:22,820 ♪♪ 409 00:19:22,922 --> 00:19:25,526 I can't believe this worked! 410 00:19:25,628 --> 00:19:29,464 I guess sometimes the best plan is the one you expect. 411 00:19:29,566 --> 00:19:32,170 All I have to do now is fly over and take the crown, 412 00:19:32,272 --> 00:19:34,865 and I'll be Sibling Supreme forever. 413 00:19:34,967 --> 00:19:36,702 Not exactly. 414 00:19:36,804 --> 00:19:38,209 ♪ [dramatic] 415 00:19:38,311 --> 00:19:40,376 Oh, come on! 416 00:19:40,478 --> 00:19:42,840 Gotta admit, it was unexpected for you to do 417 00:19:42,942 --> 00:19:45,942 everything exactly how I thought you would. 418 00:19:46,044 --> 00:19:48,186 But you should know by now there's no way 419 00:19:48,288 --> 00:19:51,354 to beat the true SIBLING SUPREME! 420 00:19:51,456 --> 00:19:53,884 I am sorry, Twilight, but it looks as though 421 00:19:53,986 --> 00:19:57,228 Shining Armor has truly won the crown. 422 00:19:57,330 --> 00:19:58,889 That's the thing about looks... 423 00:19:58,991 --> 00:20:01,661 ...they can be deceiving! 424 00:20:01,763 --> 00:20:02,761 Spike? 425 00:20:02,863 --> 00:20:05,236 How in Equestria did you do it? 426 00:20:05,338 --> 00:20:07,403 Come on. You two don't think you have the only 427 00:20:07,505 --> 00:20:11,242 sibling rivalry. I had an inside pony help. 428 00:20:13,345 --> 00:20:15,444 It wasn't hard to miss there was some disagreement 429 00:20:15,546 --> 00:20:17,611 on the whole "security" thing. 430 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:20,251 Luna: I said we could do it ourselves, 431 00:20:20,353 --> 00:20:23,551 but some ponies are a bit more stubborn. 432 00:20:23,653 --> 00:20:25,949 So, while Shining Armor went on and on 433 00:20:26,051 --> 00:20:28,259 about all his improved security measures, 434 00:20:28,361 --> 00:20:30,228 Luna and I struck a deal. 435 00:20:30,428 --> 00:20:32,428 She put Zephyr in charge of the catacombs 436 00:20:32,530 --> 00:20:34,826 and helped keep Celestia out of the castle hallways. 437 00:20:34,960 --> 00:20:38,401 Once Luna was on board, I just had to do my part... 438 00:20:38,931 --> 00:20:40,931 ...and make sure we stuck to Twilight's plan, 439 00:20:41,033 --> 00:20:43,670 so we'd all get to the throne room at the same time. 440 00:20:43,936 --> 00:20:45,837 I knew Shining Armor would let it play out 441 00:20:45,939 --> 00:20:47,608 until the last possible second. 442 00:20:47,742 --> 00:20:50,413 Then, while everyone was distracted by his gloating, 443 00:20:50,515 --> 00:20:53,746 all Luna had to do was float the crown over to me. 444 00:20:57,048 --> 00:20:58,388 Ahem. 445 00:20:59,524 --> 00:21:02,722 I apologize for not listening to your concerns, sister. 446 00:21:02,824 --> 00:21:04,460 It seems we need to make adjustments 447 00:21:04,562 --> 00:21:07,892 to account for threats inside the castle as well as out. 448 00:21:07,994 --> 00:21:09,663 If you agree? 449 00:21:09,765 --> 00:21:12,963 If you think it's worth discussing. 450 00:21:13,065 --> 00:21:17,374 So...if Twilight and Shining Armor failed... 451 00:21:17,476 --> 00:21:18,936 who gets the crown? 452 00:21:21,006 --> 00:21:24,711 The true Sibling Supreme. Spike. 453 00:21:24,813 --> 00:21:25,778 Huh? 454 00:21:26,647 --> 00:21:28,880 The little brother we've always had!