1 00:00:01,235 --> 00:00:09,074 ♪♪ 2 00:00:09,076 --> 00:00:11,376 Oh, Sassy Saddles, don't you just love 3 00:00:11,378 --> 00:00:14,513 my new Femme Mystique Chic line of gowns? 4 00:00:14,515 --> 00:00:17,649 Sequins and sashes, Rarity, they're exquisite! 5 00:00:17,651 --> 00:00:20,318 Where in Equestria did you find the inspiration? 6 00:00:20,320 --> 00:00:24,689 Ooh. I modeled them after The Adventures of Shadow Spade. 7 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:27,759 Her stories are always full of mystery and suspense. 8 00:00:27,761 --> 00:00:30,429 And best of all? Fabulous costumes! 9 00:00:31,665 --> 00:00:33,598 They're perfect. 10 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:34,633 What are you doing? 11 00:00:36,637 --> 00:00:38,603 Oh, uh, just making some minor adjustments. 12 00:00:38,605 --> 00:00:41,807 ♪♪ 13 00:00:41,809 --> 00:00:43,708 Shadow Spade believes it all comes down 14 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:46,345 to attention to detail. And so do I. 15 00:00:47,748 --> 00:00:50,115 There! Now it's perfect! 16 00:00:51,351 --> 00:00:52,217 Hey guys! How's it-- 17 00:00:52,219 --> 00:00:53,318 [crash] 18 00:00:53,320 --> 00:00:54,853 [whimpers] 19 00:00:54,855 --> 00:00:58,157 Heh heh heh. My bad! 20 00:01:01,728 --> 00:01:05,297 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 21 00:01:05,299 --> 00:01:07,232 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 22 00:01:07,234 --> 00:01:09,301 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 23 00:01:09,303 --> 00:01:11,670 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 24 00:01:11,672 --> 00:01:13,572 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 25 00:01:13,574 --> 00:01:16,208 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 26 00:01:16,210 --> 00:01:18,243 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 27 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:20,378 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 28 00:01:20,380 --> 00:01:22,547 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 29 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:24,549 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 30 00:01:24,551 --> 00:01:26,651 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 31 00:01:26,653 --> 00:01:30,188 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 32 00:01:30,190 --> 00:01:31,857 ♪♪ 33 00:01:36,730 --> 00:01:39,465 Sorry I messed up your dress thingie. 34 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:43,301 Nothing we can't fix in a stitch. 35 00:01:43,303 --> 00:01:45,570 What are you doing in Canterlot? 36 00:01:45,572 --> 00:01:48,440 I'm here for Princess Celestia's Royal Garden Opening tomorrow. 37 00:01:48,442 --> 00:01:50,242 Oh, yes. 38 00:01:50,244 --> 00:01:53,678 Rumor has it the gardens are especially lush this season. 39 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:56,181 I've heard that the Wonderbolts will be kicking things off 40 00:01:56,183 --> 00:01:58,283 with an aerial display. 41 00:01:58,285 --> 00:01:59,885 You heard right. 42 00:01:59,887 --> 00:02:01,786 And Rainbow Dash is here to fly with them. 43 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:03,522 So exciting! 44 00:02:03,524 --> 00:02:07,359 Well, kind of exciting. Technically I'm not flying. 45 00:02:07,361 --> 00:02:09,427 I'm just the lucky reserve who was called in 46 00:02:09,429 --> 00:02:12,164 to be the back-up flier in case a Wonderbolt can't perform. 47 00:02:12,166 --> 00:02:14,299 Oh, don't be so modest! 48 00:02:14,301 --> 00:02:17,169 Out of all the reserves, you were the one chosen. 49 00:02:17,171 --> 00:02:18,904 It is pretty sweet. 50 00:02:18,906 --> 00:02:20,872 And I do get to stay in the castle, 51 00:02:20,874 --> 00:02:22,307 hang out with the Wonderbolts, 52 00:02:22,309 --> 00:02:24,843 and eat awesome food at the dinner tonight! 53 00:02:24,845 --> 00:02:27,445 Speaking of the dinner, you're still coming right? 54 00:02:27,447 --> 00:02:29,181 Heavens yes! 55 00:02:29,183 --> 00:02:31,583 A chance to dress up, be charming and show off 56 00:02:31,585 --> 00:02:34,252 my newest femme mystique couture? 57 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:36,621 I wouldn't miss it for all of Equestia. 58 00:02:36,623 --> 00:02:38,256 Great. See you tonight! 59 00:02:38,258 --> 00:02:38,957 [slam] 60 00:02:38,959 --> 00:02:40,826 [rumbling] 61 00:02:43,297 --> 00:02:44,596 [crash] 62 00:02:46,867 --> 00:02:49,168 Ooh, the rhinestones I ordered! 63 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:54,973 Oh, my, oh, there's been a mistake! 64 00:02:54,975 --> 00:02:58,944 I ordered dragon cut stones and these are hoof-polished. 65 00:02:58,946 --> 00:03:01,780 I'm sorry, but I've got a full load of deliveries today. 66 00:03:01,782 --> 00:03:03,882 I'm not sure I have time to redo your order. 67 00:03:08,455 --> 00:03:12,757 [sweetly] Of course you don't! Your job is so difficult. 68 00:03:12,759 --> 00:03:16,962 Honestly, I don't know how you keep all those orders straight! 69 00:03:16,964 --> 00:03:22,667 It is pretty tough, what with the boxes all being box-shaped. 70 00:03:22,669 --> 00:03:26,571 Oh, yes, and I very much appreciate it. 71 00:03:26,573 --> 00:03:28,807 But if there was any way you could squeeze in 72 00:03:28,809 --> 00:03:32,644 one more little delivery, I would be eternally grateful. 73 00:03:36,283 --> 00:03:39,851 Ha ha ha. Well, for you, Rarity, I'll see what I can do. 74 00:03:42,356 --> 00:03:45,824 Rarity, you could sweet talk a filly out of candy! 75 00:03:45,826 --> 00:03:49,794 Oh, it was nothing. No pony minds a compliment! 76 00:03:49,796 --> 00:03:53,031 Now, you simply must help me pick out an outfit for tonight. 77 00:03:53,033 --> 00:03:54,800 Something from the new collection, of course. 78 00:03:56,837 --> 00:04:07,979 [crowd chatter] 79 00:04:07,981 --> 00:04:09,248 Let's grab some grub! 80 00:04:14,054 --> 00:04:18,356 [sniffing] Mmmmm. Is that Juniper Phoenix I smell? 81 00:04:18,358 --> 00:04:19,925 No, it's broccoli! 82 00:04:21,795 --> 00:04:25,697 Yeah, Juniper Phoenix is one of my favorite stallion colognes. 83 00:04:25,699 --> 00:04:29,434 Mine as well. It's masculine, and yet soft, 84 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:31,569 with the barest hint of floral notes and a -- 85 00:04:31,571 --> 00:04:34,005 Rarity, don't you know who this is? 86 00:04:34,007 --> 00:04:38,943 ♪♪ 87 00:04:38,945 --> 00:04:42,580 A gentlepony with fabulous taste in colognes and scarves? 88 00:04:42,582 --> 00:04:45,550 It's Wind Rider! 89 00:04:45,552 --> 00:04:47,786 Oh! So nice to meet you. 90 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:51,056 You didn't let me finish! He's a living legend! 91 00:04:51,058 --> 00:04:54,059 He holds the Wonderbolt record in the Mustang Marathon. 92 00:04:54,061 --> 00:04:56,828 Well, that was a long time ago. 93 00:04:56,830 --> 00:04:59,898 Honestly, I can't believe I still hold the record. 94 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:02,567 Wind Rider, I see you met Rainbow Dash! 95 00:05:02,569 --> 00:05:05,070 She's one of our most promising reserves. 96 00:05:05,072 --> 00:05:07,105 She just might beat your record! 97 00:05:07,107 --> 00:05:08,573 Really now? 98 00:05:08,575 --> 00:05:11,443 Oh, I'm nowhere near as good as you. 99 00:05:11,445 --> 00:05:13,912 I mean I'm fast, but I don't have the endurance 100 00:05:13,914 --> 00:05:15,947 to go long distances. 101 00:05:15,949 --> 00:05:18,416 Don't be modest. A little practice 102 00:05:18,418 --> 00:05:20,352 and you'll be beating records in no time. 103 00:05:21,822 --> 00:05:25,423 Heh heh. Well, it's nice to meet you fillies. 104 00:05:25,425 --> 00:05:28,360 [sigh] Not as nice as it is to meet you, sir. 105 00:05:30,530 --> 00:05:33,465 I can't believe I just met Wind Rider! 106 00:05:33,467 --> 00:05:35,433 Yeah. He's coming out of retirement 107 00:05:35,435 --> 00:05:37,736 to take the spot of honor in the center of our 108 00:05:37,738 --> 00:05:39,671 aerial flower formation tomorrow! 109 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:42,907 Really? That's incredible! 110 00:05:42,909 --> 00:05:47,712 ♪♪ 111 00:05:47,714 --> 00:05:50,014 Guess I'll just watch Wind Rider being awesome 112 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:51,850 from the sidelines. 113 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:54,886 Practice tomorrow is gonna be so boring. 114 00:05:54,888 --> 00:05:57,655 I don't suppose I could keep you company? 115 00:05:57,657 --> 00:05:59,391 You could! 116 00:05:59,393 --> 00:06:00,992 They always let friends and family come watch practices. 117 00:06:02,028 --> 00:06:04,162 Oh! 118 00:06:04,164 --> 00:06:06,765 Sorry about that. Let me help clean that up. 119 00:06:08,635 --> 00:06:12,036 No no. It's almost impossible to get stains out of silk. 120 00:06:12,038 --> 00:06:13,071 But not to worry... 121 00:06:15,675 --> 00:06:16,908 I've come prepared. 122 00:06:21,081 --> 00:06:25,517 That dinner was absolutely divine! Thanks for inviting me. 123 00:06:25,519 --> 00:06:27,986 Ooh! You're staying in the east tower? 124 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:30,588 Those rooms have the best view of Canterlot. 125 00:06:30,590 --> 00:06:32,157 How lucky are we? 126 00:06:32,159 --> 00:06:34,860 Well, we better get some shuteye before practice. 127 00:06:36,129 --> 00:06:37,662 See you tomorrow, Rarity! 128 00:06:37,664 --> 00:06:38,797 Good night! 129 00:06:40,667 --> 00:06:47,772 ♪♪ 130 00:06:47,774 --> 00:06:50,442 Thanks for keeping me company, Rarity. 131 00:06:50,444 --> 00:06:51,776 If you weren't here... 132 00:06:51,778 --> 00:06:54,146 well, I don't know who I'd be talking to right now. 133 00:06:56,450 --> 00:06:58,483 You'd be talking to me. 134 00:06:58,485 --> 00:07:00,952 Rainbow Dash, Spitfire's mom sent a message 135 00:07:00,954 --> 00:07:03,955 that she was sick. She had to leave to take care of her. 136 00:07:03,957 --> 00:07:07,459 Oh, no! I hope her mom's OK! 137 00:07:07,461 --> 00:07:12,197 Me too. In the meantime, we need you to fly in her place. 138 00:07:12,199 --> 00:07:15,600 L-l-like in the actual show? 139 00:07:15,602 --> 00:07:18,136 Unless Spitfire comes back, yes. 140 00:07:18,138 --> 00:07:20,905 I won't let you down, Soarin! 141 00:07:20,907 --> 00:07:24,976 AAAAH! This is the best thing EVERRR! 142 00:07:24,978 --> 00:07:27,745 Oh, my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! 143 00:07:27,747 --> 00:07:31,516 ♪ I'm gonna get to fly with Wind Rider! And the Wonderbolts! ♪ 144 00:07:31,518 --> 00:07:35,119 ♪ Cause I'm the bestest! And I'm awesome! And they know it! ♪ 145 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,955 Uhhh. Rainbow Dash? 146 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:38,523 Sh sh. Let her have this, darling. 147 00:07:43,730 --> 00:07:52,704 ♪♪ 148 00:07:52,706 --> 00:07:54,873 Hello, there. Friend or family? 149 00:07:54,875 --> 00:07:57,509 Family. My daughter's a Wonderbolt. 150 00:07:57,511 --> 00:08:00,812 But I don't see her up there. Do you know Spitfire? 151 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:04,749 Oh, you're Spitfire's mom? But I thought you were sick! 152 00:08:04,751 --> 00:08:05,950 What? 153 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:07,652 Well, Spitfire got a note from you 154 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:08,953 saying you weren't feeling well 155 00:08:08,955 --> 00:08:10,889 and she went home to take care of you! 156 00:08:10,891 --> 00:08:12,156 I didn't send a note. 157 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:14,626 That's so strange. 158 00:08:14,628 --> 00:08:17,795 Stormy Flare? Aren't you supposed to be sick? 159 00:08:17,797 --> 00:08:19,029 OK, what's happening? 160 00:08:19,031 --> 00:08:23,568 I don't know, but I do know I didn't send my daughter a note. 161 00:08:23,570 --> 00:08:26,704 Could somepony have sent Spitfire a fake note? 162 00:08:26,706 --> 00:08:28,540 Who would do such a thing? 163 00:08:28,542 --> 00:08:31,543 Somepony who wanted her out of the show, I suppose. 164 00:08:31,545 --> 00:08:33,311 Why would anypony want that? 165 00:08:33,313 --> 00:08:35,980 Maybe so that they could take her spot. 166 00:08:35,982 --> 00:08:40,185 ♪♪ 167 00:08:43,890 --> 00:08:47,025 Me? I would never do that to Spitfire. 168 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:49,027 Why would you think it was me? 169 00:08:49,029 --> 00:08:51,863 I did see you and Spitfire leave the dinner together. 170 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,831 We were room neighbors in the castle! 171 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:57,602 And you did say you would do anything to fly with Wind Rider! 172 00:08:57,604 --> 00:09:00,572 Yeah, but I didn't mean anything! 173 00:09:00,574 --> 00:09:02,273 Spitfire came by my room 174 00:09:02,275 --> 00:09:05,109 and told me she had to go see her mom at around midnight. 175 00:09:05,111 --> 00:09:07,345 Where were you then? 176 00:09:07,347 --> 00:09:11,316 I was asleep at midnight, having this totally amazing dream. 177 00:09:11,318 --> 00:09:14,352 There I was at the arena, flying with Wind Rider 178 00:09:14,354 --> 00:09:16,888 and the Wonderbolts, like I've always wanted to-- 179 00:09:18,858 --> 00:09:21,826 Never mind. Not helping. 180 00:09:21,828 --> 00:09:26,130 [accusing whispers] 181 00:09:26,132 --> 00:09:29,334 Rainbow Dash, if you can prove that somepony else is behind 182 00:09:29,336 --> 00:09:32,670 Spitfire's disappearance before the start of the show, 183 00:09:32,672 --> 00:09:34,806 then you can still fly with us. 184 00:09:34,808 --> 00:09:37,175 In the meantime, Misty Fly, Blaze, 185 00:09:37,177 --> 00:09:39,978 head over to Stormy Flare's house and try to find Spitfire 186 00:09:39,980 --> 00:09:41,046 and bring her back. 187 00:09:42,782 --> 00:09:45,817 I have to warn you, if you sent that letter, 188 00:09:45,819 --> 00:09:48,353 the bylaws are clear; I'd have no choice 189 00:09:48,355 --> 00:09:52,724 but to ban you from the Wonderbolts forever. Understand? 190 00:09:52,726 --> 00:09:54,292 [sigh] 191 00:09:54,294 --> 00:09:57,729 I understand. But how am I gonna prove I didn't send a letter 192 00:09:57,731 --> 00:09:59,631 that I didn't send? 193 00:09:59,633 --> 00:10:00,932 With me! 194 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:02,700 ♪ [piano jazz] ♪ 195 00:10:02,702 --> 00:10:04,769 Detective Rarity is on the case! 196 00:10:04,771 --> 00:10:06,904 And we're going to get to the bottom of this 197 00:10:06,906 --> 00:10:08,973 faster than my costume change! 198 00:10:08,975 --> 00:10:11,142 Yeah, what's with the get-up? 199 00:10:11,144 --> 00:10:14,078 Obviously, I am channeling Shadow Spade 200 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,747 through these gorgeous garments. 201 00:10:15,749 --> 00:10:17,949 And she would say that the best way to prove 202 00:10:17,951 --> 00:10:20,685 that you didn't send the letter is to find out whoever did! 203 00:10:20,687 --> 00:10:23,287 First stop, the scene of the crime! 204 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:27,158 ♪♪ 205 00:10:27,160 --> 00:10:29,994 Rarity: We had a long road ahead of us, Rainbow Dash and I. 206 00:10:29,996 --> 00:10:32,397 Well, not too long because we didn't have much time 207 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:35,767 but the point is, I was up for the challenge. 208 00:10:42,042 --> 00:10:45,076 There I was, surveying the crime scene 209 00:10:45,078 --> 00:10:46,878 and looking tres chic while doing it. 210 00:10:51,284 --> 00:10:54,352 This must be the envelope for the letter Spitfire got! 211 00:10:54,354 --> 00:10:55,420 [sniff sniff] 212 00:10:58,158 --> 00:11:02,994 Hmm, these look like hairs from a rainbow mane! 213 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:04,929 [gulp] That's not good. 214 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:09,801 Rainbow Dash was getting antsy. 215 00:11:09,803 --> 00:11:11,736 But I had faith I could clear her name 216 00:11:11,738 --> 00:11:14,072 and find the real culprit. 217 00:11:14,074 --> 00:11:15,473 What are you doing? 218 00:11:15,475 --> 00:11:17,308 What, oh what? Oh, just thinking thoughts. 219 00:11:19,412 --> 00:11:22,714 Rainbow Dash was right. In order to solve the mystery, 220 00:11:22,716 --> 00:11:27,185 we had to be focused, driven, one hundred percent in the-- 221 00:11:27,187 --> 00:11:28,953 Ooh! 222 00:11:28,955 --> 00:11:31,456 The damask pattern on these curtains is exquisite! 223 00:11:31,458 --> 00:11:35,293 Oh, and this velvet rope holder, oh it's-- 224 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:37,361 We don't have time to look at the decor! 225 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:39,097 They're gonna kick me out of the Wonderbolts 226 00:11:39,099 --> 00:11:40,832 unless we solve this thing! 227 00:11:40,834 --> 00:11:42,934 I know, Rainbow, and I am on this case 228 00:11:42,936 --> 00:11:44,302 like a charm on a bracelet. 229 00:11:44,304 --> 00:11:46,070 Here's what I'm thinking: 230 00:11:46,072 --> 00:11:49,107 somepony had to bring Spitfire that letter, 231 00:11:49,109 --> 00:11:52,210 which means somepony must have seen them! 232 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,049 I just have a few questions for you 233 00:11:58,051 --> 00:12:00,785 and I'm sure once we get some things cleared up, we'll-- 234 00:12:00,787 --> 00:12:03,387 C'mon, Rarity; we don't have all day! 235 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:06,290 Where were you on the night of last night at midnight? 236 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,025 We were here, guarding the hallway entrance 237 00:12:08,027 --> 00:12:09,293 like we were supposed to. 238 00:12:09,295 --> 00:12:11,229 A likely story. 239 00:12:11,231 --> 00:12:13,097 I'm telling you, we were there all night 240 00:12:13,099 --> 00:12:15,300 and no one went in or out of that hallway. 241 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:17,969 Except for you. 242 00:12:17,971 --> 00:12:19,537 What are you trying to say? 243 00:12:19,539 --> 00:12:22,039 Just that there are only two rooms in the northwest wing: 244 00:12:22,041 --> 00:12:24,175 yours and Spitfire's. 245 00:12:24,177 --> 00:12:28,046 So the only other pony who had access to that wing was you. 246 00:12:30,216 --> 00:12:32,150 The waters were getting choppy. 247 00:12:32,152 --> 00:12:36,087 Rainbow Dash's tactics were... well, horrid. 248 00:12:36,089 --> 00:12:38,256 It was time for another approach. 249 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:40,825 Perhaps I should take it from here. 250 00:12:43,797 --> 00:12:47,198 You castle guards have such a difficult job. 251 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:51,069 I'm guessing that at times, it can be rather boring. 252 00:12:52,539 --> 00:12:55,306 [softly] It is. I've counted all 345 bolts in the ceiling tiles 253 00:12:55,308 --> 00:12:57,508 293 times. 254 00:12:57,510 --> 00:13:01,345 And of course, being a castle guard can be thankless work. 255 00:13:01,347 --> 00:13:04,482 I'm not saying you did, but if you took a break, 256 00:13:04,484 --> 00:13:07,051 you more than deserved it. 257 00:13:07,053 --> 00:13:09,253 Aw, you're right, we don't get a lot of recognition 258 00:13:09,255 --> 00:13:11,055 for what we do. 259 00:13:11,057 --> 00:13:13,224 Except for last night when somepony was nice enough 260 00:13:13,226 --> 00:13:14,926 to leave a cake for us. 261 00:13:14,928 --> 00:13:18,129 So we did take one little break when we ate that cake. 262 00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:19,430 What kind of cake was it? 263 00:13:19,432 --> 00:13:21,032 Cherry with a custard filling. 264 00:13:21,034 --> 00:13:22,867 Chocolate. Was the frosting vanilla or chocolate? 265 00:13:22,869 --> 00:13:24,435 Was it decorated with buttercream rosettes? 266 00:13:24,437 --> 00:13:25,536 It was! 267 00:13:25,538 --> 00:13:28,940 Ugh. Who cares how it was decorated? 268 00:13:28,942 --> 00:13:31,242 Rainbow Dash was questioning my methods, 269 00:13:31,244 --> 00:13:32,977 but I knew what I was doing. 270 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:34,111 Do you? 271 00:13:34,113 --> 00:13:37,949 Oh. Did I say that one out loud? 272 00:13:37,951 --> 00:13:41,018 I mean, even I think I'm guilty at this point. 273 00:13:41,020 --> 00:13:43,321 I really did want to fly in that show! 274 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:45,623 What if I wrote that note when I was asleep? 275 00:13:45,625 --> 00:13:48,559 Do you know what I do when I sleep? Because I sure don't! 276 00:13:48,561 --> 00:13:52,530 Oh, calm down, Rainbow Dash. We'll get to the bottom of this. 277 00:13:52,532 --> 00:13:54,465 There's only one bakery in Canterlot 278 00:13:54,467 --> 00:13:56,934 that makes a chocolate cherry cake with custard filling 279 00:13:56,936 --> 00:13:59,203 and buttercream frosting rosettes, and that's... 280 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:01,940 ...Cinnamon Chai's Tea and Cake Shop! 281 00:14:03,209 --> 00:14:05,977 [British accent] Hello, how can I help you? 282 00:14:05,979 --> 00:14:08,212 I've heard you have the best chocolate cherry custard cake 283 00:14:08,214 --> 00:14:10,414 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town! 284 00:14:10,416 --> 00:14:13,017 Oh! You travel in the right circles. 285 00:14:13,019 --> 00:14:15,453 We have the only chocolate cherry custard cake 286 00:14:15,455 --> 00:14:17,488 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town. 287 00:14:19,259 --> 00:14:21,926 Oh, no! But somepony's already bought it. 288 00:14:21,928 --> 00:14:23,595 Who was the lucky pony? 289 00:14:24,964 --> 00:14:26,631 I can't even say! 290 00:14:26,633 --> 00:14:29,600 Why? Because it was somepony famous? 291 00:14:29,602 --> 00:14:32,003 No! Because it was hard to tell. 292 00:14:34,007 --> 00:14:36,941 She was wearing a trenchcoat, sunglasses, and a scarf 293 00:14:36,943 --> 00:14:39,577 around her head that covered most of her face. 294 00:14:39,579 --> 00:14:43,948 But I do remember she had a really deep, raspy voice. 295 00:14:43,950 --> 00:14:46,150 Rainbow Dash: What do you mean raspy? 296 00:14:46,152 --> 00:14:47,986 Well, kinda like yours. 297 00:14:50,056 --> 00:14:52,490 If there's anything else you can remember, dish! 298 00:14:52,492 --> 00:14:55,526 Well, have I got a story for you! 299 00:14:55,528 --> 00:14:57,929 The pony who bought the cake threw a big fit 300 00:14:57,931 --> 00:15:01,165 when she accidentally got chocolate ganache on her scarf. 301 00:15:01,167 --> 00:15:04,468 That's terrible! What color was the scarf? 302 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:08,606 White. No, maybe more of an ivory. 303 00:15:08,608 --> 00:15:10,374 You don't say! 304 00:15:10,376 --> 00:15:13,577 I can't believe you're talking fashion at a time like this. 305 00:15:13,579 --> 00:15:17,081 Rainbow, don't panic. I need you to trust me. 306 00:15:17,083 --> 00:15:20,284 Trust you? You've spent more time changing clothes 307 00:15:20,286 --> 00:15:23,654 than trying to help me. I'm doomed! 308 00:15:23,656 --> 00:15:26,157 No, you're not. Come on! 309 00:15:28,728 --> 00:15:35,633 ♪ [muted jazz trumpet] ♪ 310 00:15:35,635 --> 00:15:40,204 Rainbow Dash was obviously upset but I had all my ducks in a row, 311 00:15:40,206 --> 00:15:42,673 except for one. 312 00:15:42,675 --> 00:15:45,509 She was not going to like it, but there was only one way 313 00:15:45,511 --> 00:15:48,279 to find out if my suspicions were correct. 314 00:15:53,252 --> 00:15:54,485 We looked everywhere, 315 00:15:54,487 --> 00:15:56,487 but Spitfire wasn't at her mom's house. 316 00:15:56,489 --> 00:15:57,455 Where could she be? 317 00:15:59,258 --> 00:16:00,558 [thunderclap] 318 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:01,960 I've found the culprit! 319 00:16:04,530 --> 00:16:09,066 Somepony sent Spitfire away and framed Rainbow Dash for it. 320 00:16:09,068 --> 00:16:14,505 And that pony was none other than... WIND RIDER! 321 00:16:14,507 --> 00:16:16,140 [thunderclap] 322 00:16:16,142 --> 00:16:17,575 [gasps] 323 00:16:20,646 --> 00:16:23,347 Rarity, I can't believe you would accuse Wind Rider 324 00:16:23,349 --> 00:16:25,082 of framing me. 325 00:16:25,084 --> 00:16:27,585 He's a living legend, for pony's sake! 326 00:16:27,587 --> 00:16:30,654 All the evidence points to him. 327 00:16:30,656 --> 00:16:33,324 What evidence could you possibly have? 328 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:36,093 All you did was ask about cake, admire decor, 329 00:16:36,095 --> 00:16:38,195 and change outfits a gazillion times. 330 00:16:38,197 --> 00:16:39,597 Let me explain. 331 00:16:39,599 --> 00:16:42,400 I never believed you would send Spitfire away. 332 00:16:42,402 --> 00:16:45,669 And when we found the rainbow hairs in Spitfire's room, 333 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:50,341 I could tell they didn't fall out; they were cut! 334 00:16:50,343 --> 00:16:53,377 No pony loses hair in a chunk. 335 00:16:53,379 --> 00:16:56,113 And look at the ends; it's a straight line! 336 00:16:56,115 --> 00:16:58,215 They were clearly cut with shears! 337 00:16:58,217 --> 00:17:00,584 Which means somepony planted it. 338 00:17:00,586 --> 00:17:03,721 Then, when we were examining Spitfire's room... 339 00:17:03,723 --> 00:17:07,725 ...I smelled something on the envelope. Juniper Phoenix! 340 00:17:07,727 --> 00:17:10,294 Wind Rider's cologne of choice. 341 00:17:10,296 --> 00:17:14,331 Then, in the castle hallway, I noticed some of the damask 342 00:17:14,333 --> 00:17:17,068 curtains fell out of their velvet rope holder, 343 00:17:17,070 --> 00:17:20,438 indicating that somepony had been hiding behind them, 344 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:23,374 perhaps after they dropped off the fake letter. 345 00:17:23,376 --> 00:17:26,143 Juniper Phoenix is a very popular fragrance 346 00:17:26,145 --> 00:17:28,446 and anypony could have moved those curtains. 347 00:17:28,448 --> 00:17:31,749 Precisely why I questioned the castle guards. 348 00:17:31,751 --> 00:17:34,285 They were at their post at the entrance to the hallway 349 00:17:34,287 --> 00:17:37,254 all night except for a small window of time 350 00:17:37,256 --> 00:17:40,524 when somepony brought them cake. 351 00:17:40,526 --> 00:17:44,695 A cake that was ordered by a girl pony with a raspy voice. 352 00:17:44,697 --> 00:17:46,864 Whoever ordered the cake got a chocolate stain 353 00:17:46,866 --> 00:17:50,768 on their ivory scarf, and I couldn't help but notice 354 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:53,871 Wind Rider's scarf is tied in a tight Windsor knot 355 00:17:53,873 --> 00:17:56,474 instead of its usual loose slipknot. 356 00:17:56,476 --> 00:18:01,312 And why is that? Is it to hide... the chocolate stain? 357 00:18:01,314 --> 00:18:03,414 [gasps] 358 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:05,483 This is preposterous. 359 00:18:05,485 --> 00:18:08,886 Wonderbolts, you don't believe a word of this, right? 360 00:18:08,888 --> 00:18:11,722 Just admit it! You're as guilty of framing Rainbow Dash 361 00:18:11,724 --> 00:18:14,725 as you are of ruining that ivory scarf! 362 00:18:14,727 --> 00:18:18,229 Fine. You caught me! I did it. 363 00:18:18,231 --> 00:18:20,698 But why, Wind Rider? 364 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:22,533 Is it because I took the last broccoli 365 00:18:22,535 --> 00:18:25,536 at the dinner and you really really wanted it? 366 00:18:25,538 --> 00:18:28,372 No. It was because he was afraid 367 00:18:28,374 --> 00:18:31,809 that you would break his long distance Wonderbolt record. 368 00:18:31,811 --> 00:18:33,611 I heard him when Spitfire said 369 00:18:33,613 --> 00:18:35,579 you were close to breaking his record. 370 00:18:35,581 --> 00:18:38,682 He said and I quote, "heh heh." 371 00:18:38,684 --> 00:18:40,751 That's the polite but disingenuous laugh you make 372 00:18:40,753 --> 00:18:43,554 when you want to seem happy but really you're not. 373 00:18:43,556 --> 00:18:45,389 I thought if I could get Rainbow Dash 374 00:18:45,391 --> 00:18:47,491 kicked out of the Wonderbolts forever, 375 00:18:47,493 --> 00:18:49,727 my record would be preserved. 376 00:18:49,729 --> 00:18:53,197 Really? That is so not cool. 377 00:18:53,199 --> 00:18:56,667 I thought you were the coolest Wonderbolt ever until now. 378 00:18:56,669 --> 00:18:59,436 I did what I had to do to protect my record. 379 00:18:59,438 --> 00:19:02,239 Sometimes, you gotta play dirty to be the best. 380 00:19:02,241 --> 00:19:04,508 That's not what being a Wonderbolt is all about. 381 00:19:04,510 --> 00:19:05,943 She's right! 382 00:19:05,945 --> 00:19:08,279 Wonderbolts look out for each other. 383 00:19:08,281 --> 00:19:11,382 Which reminds me, where is Spitfire? 384 00:19:11,384 --> 00:19:13,951 I sent her the letter pretending to be Stormy Flare. 385 00:19:13,953 --> 00:19:16,554 I told her I had Pegasitus and the only cure 386 00:19:16,556 --> 00:19:19,256 is the Ice Iris in the Crystal Mountains. 387 00:19:19,258 --> 00:19:21,458 No wonder she's been gone so long. 388 00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:24,762 Ice Irises are almost impossible to find in spring! 389 00:19:24,764 --> 00:19:27,565 The Crystal Mountains are too far for anypony to make it there 390 00:19:27,567 --> 00:19:29,967 and back before the Royal Garden opening. 391 00:19:29,969 --> 00:19:33,871 Rainbow Dash, we need you to fly in Spitfire's place. 392 00:19:33,873 --> 00:19:37,474 But Spitfire shouldn't have to miss this. I'm gonna get her. 393 00:19:37,476 --> 00:19:39,243 Well, you'll never make it in time! 394 00:19:39,245 --> 00:19:41,512 Then there's no time to lose! 395 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:46,283 ♪♪ 396 00:19:46,285 --> 00:19:48,219 Rainbow Dash is still gone! 397 00:19:48,221 --> 00:19:49,453 Oh, don't panic. 398 00:19:49,455 --> 00:19:51,922 If I know Rainbow Dash, she'll come through. 399 00:19:51,924 --> 00:19:53,557 [door opens and closes] 400 00:19:53,559 --> 00:19:56,961 [panting] 401 00:19:56,963 --> 00:20:00,464 Spitfire, you're back! I can't believe you made it! 402 00:20:00,466 --> 00:20:04,235 Oh, I wouldn't have, if Rainbow hadn't found me so fast. 403 00:20:04,237 --> 00:20:06,570 Gave me enough time to fly back! 404 00:20:06,572 --> 00:20:08,906 Rare, I couldn't have done it without you. 405 00:20:08,908 --> 00:20:11,008 And I'm sorry I doubted you. 406 00:20:11,010 --> 00:20:13,510 But why didn't you tell me what you were doing? 407 00:20:13,512 --> 00:20:16,347 Well, I didn't want to get your hopes up until I was sure. 408 00:20:16,349 --> 00:20:18,682 And I couldn't be sure until I saw that chocolate stain. 409 00:20:18,684 --> 00:20:20,651 Thank you for believing in me... 410 00:20:20,653 --> 00:20:24,688 ...even when I was doubting you. I'm some friend, huh? 411 00:20:24,690 --> 00:20:26,557 Actually, you're quite a good friend. 412 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:27,891 You went to get Spitfire, 413 00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:30,361 even though it meant you couldn't fly today. 414 00:20:30,363 --> 00:20:33,330 [sigh] I'll get my chance one day. 415 00:20:33,332 --> 00:20:37,268 Or today. How'd you like Wind Rider's spot in the show? 416 00:20:37,270 --> 00:20:41,338 What? You can't do this to me. 417 00:20:41,340 --> 00:20:44,275 I'm one of the greatest Wonderbolts there ever was! 418 00:20:44,277 --> 00:20:47,645 Not anymore. For attempting to frame Rainbow Dash, 419 00:20:47,647 --> 00:20:50,581 I hereby strip you of your Wonderbolt status! 420 00:20:53,419 --> 00:20:55,986 So would you like to fly with us? 421 00:20:55,988 --> 00:21:00,424 Would I? Woo-hoo! Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah! 422 00:21:00,426 --> 00:21:02,960 Uh-huh, Uh-huh! Yeah! Oh, YEAH! 423 00:21:02,962 --> 00:21:04,561 Uh, Rainbow Dash? 424 00:21:04,563 --> 00:21:06,563 [sheepish] 425 00:21:06,565 --> 00:21:07,431 Coming! 426 00:21:12,805 --> 00:21:15,539 Rarity: So my friend got her moment in the sun. 427 00:21:15,541 --> 00:21:18,842 Or the center of an aerial flower as the case may be. 428 00:21:18,844 --> 00:21:21,512 And as for me? I got a chance to show off my 429 00:21:21,514 --> 00:21:23,580 Femme Mystique Chic collection! 430 00:21:23,582 --> 00:21:25,482 Stormy Flare: That's nice, dear. 431 00:21:25,484 --> 00:21:27,585 Oh. Did I say that out loud?