(footsteps pattering)
(suspenseful music)
I got your text, Rainbow Dash.
Did something come through the portal?
Is Equestrian Magic on the loose?
Did Twilight come back with a problem
that only we can solve?
Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes
in the world in cake?
Um, not exactly.
Uh, I don't understand.
Well Sunset, I was just telling Rainbow Dash here
that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify
as an emergency.
It totally does!
Really, Rainbow Dash?
I was in the middle of sewing a very complex
appliqué on my latest frock!
And I was just about to tuck everyone in
for the night at the shelter.
Now we'll have to start stories all over again.
Why would you send all of us an emergency text
for a guitar string?
Well I was going to pony up and show
our fans some awesome guitar licks.
But I kinda need all six strings to do it.
Got any extra?
(all groan)
Here, but everyone finished practicing
for the day, I'm pretty sure all the music rooms are locked.
No problem, the acoustics in the hallway
are perfect for power chords.
(electric guitar music)
Come on, let's go!
You coming, Sunset?
I'll catch up in a bit.
Dear Princess Twilight,
how's life treating you in Equestria?
Any cool new magic spells?
It's been pretty quiet here at CHS since
the Battle of the Bands; we still pony up
when we play music, which Rainbow Dash
just loves to show off.
But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about.
I would love to hear what you think about it
when you get a sec.
Your friend, Sunset Shimmer.
(screeching)
(suspenseful music)
Hey!
What are you doing?
Wait!
Stop!
(brakes screech)
Who was that?
(dramatic orchestral music)
(women's choral singing)
♪ The Friendship Games
(rock music)
♪ We've come this far and we're not going back, no way
♪ We can't miss out cause we're on the attack, attack
♪ Won't have to find us, we'll be tracking you down
♪ Right now
♪ And when we're finished we'll be taking the crown
♪ All the way All the way
♪ All the way to the Friendship Games
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go all the way
♪ All the way All the way
♪ To the Friendship Games
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go
♪ Hey
♪ Ho
♪ Hey
♪ Let's go
♪ We studied hard and we're here to win
♪ Oh, oh
♪ We're only telling you once
♪ Our magic comes from the inside out
♪ What you see's what you get
♪ Don't you ever forget
♪ All the way All the way
♪ All the way to the Friendship Games
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go all the way
♪ All the way to the Friendship Games
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, oh
♪ Na, na, let's go
(electric zapping)
(orchestral music)
She was definitely doing something
to the statue, or was going to.
Do you think she came through the portal from Equestria?
No, I'm pretty sure I would've noticed that.
I think she was from over here.
Well that's a relief.
The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so
bent on world domination coming over from Equestria.
Agreed!
I have no interest in another fight against
the powers of evil magic.
The wear and tear on my wardrobe
is just too much to keep up with.
Still, a mysterious figure snooping around the portal?
Don't you want to know what she was up to?
(whimpers)
I don't even want to guess.
Well you don't have to, because
I've totally figured out who it was.
Oh, a nighttime statue cleaner?
A magical portal maintenance maintainer?
A gardner?
Seeing as how they got off a bus
from the city, and got back on a bus
headed to the city, I'll bet they go to...
Crystal Prep.
Yep!
With the Friendship Games starting tomorrow
they totally tried to prank us by defacing
the Wondercolt statue.
Why would anyone take a bus
all the way from the city for that?
Because the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts
are our biggest rivals.
Because that's just what the students
of Crystal Prep would do!
Because even though they beat us in everything:
soccer, tennis, golf,
they still have to gloat!
Seems kinda silly to me.
Silly?
So I guess you think the Friendship Games are silly too?
Well it's not like we'll be fighting
the powers of evil magic.
No, we'll be fighting against
a school full of meanies.
Not everything has to be magical to be important.
You're right, I'm sorry.
I know it's a big deal.
Woo, that's putting it mildly, darling.
They're still revamping the playing field in preparation.
I just don't understand why there's this big rivalry.
Aren't the Friendship Games supposed to be about
our two schools getting along?
Well it's kinda hard to get along with someone
who beats you at everything.
Not anymore!
This time things are gonna be different.
What do you mean?
Oh, you'll find out.
(dramatic music)
As I am sure you all know,
tomorrow Canterlot High School
will be hosting our fellow students
from Crystal Prep Academy
as we join together in the spirit
of excellence, sportsmanship,
and fidelity to compete in the Friendship Games.
(non-enthusiastic cheering)
Since the games only happen every four years
I'm sure you're all curious what goes on.
You mean other than us losing?
And that is exactly why I've asked
Rainbow Dash to come up and give you all
a little, um, context.
Thank you Principal Celestia.
(clears throat)
I know a lot of you might think
there's no way we can beat a fancy
school like Crystal Prep at anything.
Unless it's a Losing to Crystal Prep competition,
because we're really good at that.
(sighs)
And I know that CHS has never won
the Friendship Games even once.
Oh dear, I hope this speech isn't meant
to be motivational.
Crystal Prep students are super athletic,
super smart, and super motivated.
But there's one thing they aren't:
they aren't Wondercolts!
♪ We fought magic more than once
♪ And come out on top Ah
♪ There's other schools but none can make those claims
♪ Na, na, na, na
♪ Together we are Canterlot
♪ Come and cheer our name
♪ This will be our year to win these games
♪ We'll always be Wondercolts
♪ Forever
♪ And now our time has finally arrived
♪ Cause we believe in the magic
♪ Of friendship
♪ And you know at the end of the day
♪ It is we who survive
(rock music)
♪ We're not the school we were before
♪ Yeah, we're different now
♪ We overcame the obstacles we faced
♪ Overcame the obstacles we faced
♪ We're Canterlot, united Unite
♪ We'll never bow Hey, hey
♪ So get ready to see us in first place
♪ We'll always be Wondercolts
♪ Forever
♪ And now our time has finally arrived
♪ Our time is now
♪ Cause we believe in the magic of friendship
♪ And we know at the end of the day
♪ It is we who survive
♪ At the end of the day
♪ It is we who survive
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na
♪ Wondercolts united together
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na
♪ Wondercolts united forever
♪ We'll always be Wondercolts forever
♪ Wondercolts united together
♪ And now our time has finally arrived
♪ Wondercolts united forever
♪ Cause we believe in the magic of friendship
♪ Wondercolts united together
♪ And we know at the end of the day
♪ It is we who survive
♪ At the end of the day
♪ It is we who survive
(cheering, applause)
Oh, Rainbow Dash,
that was amazing!
Even I feel like we can win.
I feel like my school pride is at an all-time high!
Is anybody else wondering how Dash
ponied up without playing her guitar?
I know, right?
It's probably because I'm so awesome!
Maybe.
I mean you are awesome,
but there's gotta be more to it than that, right?
It just seems so random.
Well it would be nice if you girls
could get a handle on it.
We'd like to keep magic as far away
from the Friendship Games as possible.
We don't want to be accused of cheating.
We don't need magic to defeat
those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers!
(cheering, laughing)
Still, the Friendship Games are serious business.
We don't want any surprises.
Especially the kind that could cause us to forfeit.
Sunset Shimmer, you came here from
a world of magic, perhaps you can get to the bottom
of our magical development.
I'll do my best.
Okay, anybody have any guesses
what the events are gonna be?
Pie eating? Cake eating?
(gasps) Pie-cake eating!
They won't even let us see what they're doing
to the field, you'd think they'd at least tell competitors
what they're competing in!
It could be anything.
Anything?
How will I ever pick the right outfit?
I really want to help, but
I think I better go focus on
figuring out why Rainbow Dash ponied up.
See ya later!
Seems like she's got everything under control.
Nothing to worry about.
(groans)
Hey Twilight,
haven't heard back from you yet.
I guess you must be pretty busy
with your role as Princess.
I could really use your advice right now.
You see, I've been giving the job of keeping magic
under control here at CHS, even though I still haven't
quite wrapped my head around it, and now after seeing
Rainbow Dash pony up the way she did,
it makes me think our magic might be
changing.
Everyone is looking to me to figure things out
and I really don't want to let them down.
But I'm not sure I have enough experience
with friendship magic to solve this.
(school bell rings)
(upbeat music)
(sighs)
Excuse me.
(bang) Sorry.
Pardon me!
(dog whimpers)
Spike!
(barks) (giggling)
There you are.
Okay, okay.
Last night's field test confirmed it, Spike.
With this device I can track and contain
the bizarre energy coming from Canterlot High!
(growling, barking)
I know you didn't like me going over there,
but I just couldn't wait!
And soon I'll have all the time I need.
All of Crystal Prep is gonna be there
for the Friendship Games.
I just hope all that rivalry nonsense
doesn't get in the way of my research!
If I can collect enough data on these EM frequencies
I should be able to extrapolate the waveforms
to determine their origin!
That would practically guarantee my entrance
into the Everton Independent Study Program!
(yelps)
(knocking)
Twilight, you know the rules against pets.
Well Spike isn't a pet, Dean Cadance.
He's the focus of my research project.
Human-canine co-habitation effects and implications.
If you say so.
But Principal Cinch is highly allergic,
so I suggest you put on a clean shirt.
Why?
Because she wants to see you.
Oh, maybe she has news about my application to Everton!
I've been meaning to talk to you about that.
Are you sure that's what you really want?
Why wouldn't it be?
A program that allows me to focus
all my attention on my own advanced
math and science projects?
What a dream come true!
But there aren't any classrooms with other students.
You'll be doing everything on your own.
That is why it's called an independent study program.
I just don't want you to miss out on anything,
that's all.
Being around other people isn't a bad thing.
Sometimes it's how you learn the most about yourself.
I guess.
Meet you in Principal Cinch's office
in a few minutes?
What's she so worried about?
Everton is exactly what I need right now.
It's not like I have anything left to learn at Crystal Prep.
(soft acoustic music)
♪ I've walked through all these halls before
♪ I've been in and out of every door
♪ Whoa
♪ There's nothing in this school
♪ That I don't know
♪ In every class my grade's the best
♪ The highest score on every test
♪ I think that means it's time for me
♪ To go
♪ I know there's more that's out there
♪ And I just haven't found it yet
♪ I know there's more that's out there
♪ Another me I haven't met
♪ This school is full of people
♪ But still I don't belong
♪ They only dream of winning
♪ Look at me like something's wrong
♪ Maybe I'm better off alone
♪ Will I find what I'm looking for
♪ If I just do it on my own
♪ I know there's more that's out there
♪ Something to fill this hole inside
♪ I know there's more that's out there
♪ And I'm not afraid to try
♪ There's only so much this school can offer
♪ And I'm not saying that it's wrong
♪ But I know there's more that's out there
♪ Cause I've been searching all along
♪ Beyond these rooms
♪ Beyond these walls
♪ So much to learn
♪ I can't see it all
♪ There's something out there
♪ Calling me
♪ And it's a mystery
♪ That I can't wait to see
♪ Cause I know there's more that's out there
♪ Another place, another way
♪ And I know there's more that's out there
♪ And I'll find out someday
♪ I'll find out someday
Shining Armor?
Why is my brother here?
As an alumni, Principal Cinch
thought he could provide some unique perspective.
Perspective on what?
Why, the Friendship Games, of course.
You competed in the games, did you not Shining Armor?
I did.
And do you happen to recall who won?
Crystal Prep did.
We always win.
Why did you ask to see me?
Twilight, I'll be honest,
it doesn't matter whether or not Crystal Prep wins or loses.
The important thing is that we are expected to win
because Crystal Prep has a reputation,
and it is that reputation, my reputation,
that is responsible for everything we have here,
for everything you've done here.
And you've done quite a lot, haven't you?
- I don't know. I guess. - Oh, don't be modest.
You're the best student this school as ever seen.
What I can't understand is why my best student
wouldn't want to compete.
In the Friendship Games?
Look Twighly, I know it's not really your thing,
but representing the school is kind of a big deal.
Plus, they could really use your help.
It seems Canterlot High is undergoing something
of a renaissance; test scores are up,
grades, even athletics are on the rise.
You see, they are developing somewhat
of a reputation.
This cannot happen.
Principal Cinch, I can't possible participate
in the games, my work here is very-
Ah, yes. Your work.
Cadance, could you and Shining Armor
find my contact sheet for the
Everton Independent Study Program?
Of course.
I understand you've applied.
You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation
is a certain amount of influence in such things.
So, let me offer you a deal.
In return for contributing your agile mind to these games
I will use my influence to guarantee your application
is approved.
Though, I suppose I could also have it
denied. (foreboding music)
What do you think I should do?
(growling)
Come on, Spike.
I was always gonna go to Canterlot High
for the Friendship Games.
The only difference now is that I have to compete.
Besides, it's not like Principal Cinch gave me
much of a choice. (whimpering)
I know Spike, I don't like it either.
I probably won't be able to collect
anywhere near as much data as I thought!
But maybe I can still get some.
Spike, I wouldn't leave without you!
Just remember to be quiet.
And try not to shed.
(door creaks)
Dean Cadance, I'm not really sure where to go.
One second, Twilight.
You could try the end of the line.
What did you say?
Just that someone as smart as you
should definitely go first.
I didn't mean to. I was just asking.
This is the right bus, Twilight.
Go ahead.
But I didn't mean to cut in front...
Yeah, well it's too late now.
Are we gonna win?
- I, I don't know. - Wrong answer, try again!
Are we gonna win?
Um, I guess?
It's just, I mean,
I heard that CHS is doing well now.
With their reputation.
And, I mean, it's not better than ours,
of course, but we can't let them do it,
you know, win I mean, right?
You're gonna have to take a seat.
- Hi Sugarcoat. - That was a really bad speech.
You should consider not speaking in public.
Well Spike, at least I've got you with me.
(rock music)
Yo, you have gotta hear this!
(whimpers)
(upbeat music)
I hope the Friendship games have a music competition,
because we would totally rock it!
Um, we're supposed to keep magic
out of the Friendship Games, remember?
Easier said than done, darling.
I'm sure in Equestria magic does whatever you want,
- but... - This isn't Equestria.
Well when it comes to magic I'm sure you'll figure it out.
And while Sunset works on keeping the magic
out of the games, I've been working on
what to put in.
Rarity, what did you go and do?
Well, I had a little time on my hands
and since we don't know what the
Friendship Games events are,
I made a few options for uniforms!
You really didn't have to do that.
I know.
No, you really didn't have to.
I know! (giggles)
Vice Principal Luna can help your students
get settled if you'd like me to show you around,
Principal Cinch.
There have been quite a few changes since your last visit.
Oh yes, Principal Celestia.
I'm sure that would be fascinating.
Oh, it's always such a pleasure to see you, Dean Cadance.
Even if it means another defeat.
Thank you, Vice Principal Luna.
But I hear it's not going to be so easy this time.
Coming through!
- Seriously? - Oh sorry, I didn't mean to.
Oh, sorry.
Why don't you go ahead?
You are such a sweetie!
I am watching you.
Ah, yeah!
(grunts)
(screams)
You are kind of being a doormat right now.
(suspenseful music)
Hi, Twilight.
Hey, Twilight!
- Hi, Twilight. - Hi, Twilight.
Hey, you, looking good!
Um, hi!
Hey, what's happening?
Really nice to see you.
Twilight, how you doing?
Twilight, yeah!
Hey, hello.
Uh, good. (thuds)
Twilight? I almost didn't recognize you.
When did you start wearing glasses?
Um, like since forever.
Oh, so how long are you here for?
Just for the Friendship Games.
Right, of course! We'll totally win with you here.
Uh...
I gotta go.
Uh, okay, bye?
Uh, Rarity,
these outfits are great, but
why would you put so much time and effort
into clothes we might not even wear?
You're gonna exhaust yourself before the games even start!
Oh! (scoffs)
Don't be silly, darling.
Putting effort into clothes is what I live for!
And spending time on my friends
fills me with energy!
(gasping)
And magic, too, I guess.
(suspenseful music)
Actually Applejack,
now that you mention it...
I suppose I could use a tiny break.
I told you!
Twilight?
Uh, yes?
Well I'll be!
You should've told us you were coming!
Darling, those glasses!
What're you wearing?
It's so severe.
My uniform.
Your uniform for what?
For Crystal Prep.
But why does everyone at this school know who I am?
Did you just say Crystal Prep?
(barking)
Spike!
You know my dog's name too?
And our music program has especially taken off.
Twilight?
This is getting ridiculous.
I must apologize for the curiosity of my prize student.
Your student?
The smart ones are always curious.
I'll return her to check in with the rest of her classmates.
I didn't know Twilight had a twin sister!
She doesn't!
That Twilight is obviously the Twilight from
this world, since it couldn't possible be
the Twilight from the pony world, since the Twilight
from the pony world doesn't go to Crystal Prep
or wear glasses!
Nevermind.
I'm sorry Principal Cinch.
I was just following these strange readings.
Actually, they led me to those girls, and-
Twilight, what you do in your free time
is of little interest to me, but while you're here
I, all of Crystal Prep in fact, require your complete focus.
But why does everyone at this school seem to know me?
Perhaps they're trying to confuse you.
Perhaps they're trying to lure you away.
It didn't feel like anyone was trying to lure me.
I don't know what they're playing at,
but I guarantee it isn't to help us win.
I can't believe our world's Twilight
goes to Crystal Prep!
You're saying that Twilight's gonna play against us?
She'd never do that.
Our Twilight wouldn't.
Our Twilight is a princess in Equestria,
and an expert in friendship magic.
And if she was here we'd have already figured out
why magic is randomly popping up during
pep rallies and costume changes!
(sighs)
Sorry.
I'm just frustrated that I haven't heard back from her.
She's a princess in Equestria!
Probably got problems of her own to deal with.
We certainly can't expect her to drop
everything and pop through the portal whenever.
Especially if it's to deal with something as minor
as a few random pony ups!
But they aren't minor!
Magic came into this world when I stole
Twilight's crown.
It's taken a lot for me to earn everyone's trust.
If we have to forfeit the games because I can't
think of a way to keep it under control...
Oh Sunset,
I'm sure you'll be able to figure things out.
You're the one who helped us understand
what was going on with the Sirens, remember?
I guess, but Twilight was the one
who really figured out what we needed to defeat them.
Don't you remember darling?
What we needed to defeat them was you.
Alright.
(cheering)
Come on guys, let's see if we can find
any info about the events and come up with a strategy!
You coming, Sunset?
I'll catch up with you guys in a bit.
(soft music)
Still no reply.
(suspenseful music)
Maybe there's another way I could reach her.
Hey, let go!
(zap) (screaming)
What did you do?
Twilight, you have to check in with the others.
(intense music)
Where's the portal?
(upbeat music)
(crack, thuds)
What do you mean the portal's gone?
I mean it's gone.
It's closed, it's not there anymore.
How'd that happen?
I don't know, but it has something to do
with that Twilight.
What in tarnation is she up to?
Leave this to me.
Twilight, what have you been up to?
Me?
Oh, I was just-
Who wants to know?
Um, we do!
Alright everyone, let's not get too competitive
before the games even start!
The games aren't really competitive
since we've never lost.
That's not a very nice thing to say.
Sorry dearie, but these games aren't about being nice.
Well you might use a little tact.
Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie!
Oh, hi.
I'm Twilight.
(rattling) I know!
You look just like my friend.
Her name is Twilight, too.
That's weird.
What's that?
It's sort of a spectrometer.
I built it to track EM frequencies.
But it can also contain anomalies.
- It measures things. - Like the party?
Yeah, though it doesn't look like much of a party to me.
I know! Something is definitely missing.
Come on!
Hello everyone!
I'd like to take this opportunity
to greet all of our visitors from Crystal Prep Academy
and welcome them to CHS.
(grunting) What in the world
is in these?
Party cannons, of course!
And lastly I would like to recognize
the 12 students that CHS has elected to compete.
I don't think we could've chosen a better group
to represent the excellence, sportsmanship,
and friendship the games stand for.
(dance music)
(chatter, laughter)
Um, are you sure this is a good idea?
Absolutely!
(squeals) Ooh, floaty!
Aw...
(groans)
I am party pooped.
(mic feedback)
I'd like to thank Principal Celestia
for her unconventional welcome.
It's been four years since the last Friendship Games,
but it feels as though nothing has changed.
Canterlot High continues to pick its competitors
in a popularity contest, and Crystal Prep continues
to field its top 12 students.
It is a comfort to know that even after so many years
of losses, your school remains committed to its ideals,
however misguided they may be.
I wish you all the best of luck,
regardless of the inevitable outcome.
I'm sorry Pinkie.
I thought your party additions were really swell!
They definitely broke the ice.
Yes, if only that Principal Cinch hadn't
frozen it again.
Yeah. She's awful.
Wow Pinkie, what happened to you?
I don't know.
Everyone started having fun after Twilight and I
fired the party cannons, and I ponied up.
Of course you did.
But then the magic just drained right out of me.
Wait, what do you mean drained out of you?
Hey, where is that other Twilight?
Oh, she's right...
Uh, well she was right here.
Good morning students.
I'm sure you're all thrilled to start the first day
of the Friendship Games.
Our competitors will face off in every aspect
of the CHS curriculum, culminating in the
elimination equation finale.
Welcome to the first event:
the academic decathlon!
You'll be scored on chemistry, home-ec,
and everything in between.
But remember, only the six students
from each team with the most points
will move on to event number two.
Good luck!
(rock music)
♪ Gonna take you down
♪ We're gonna take you down
♪ Gonna take you down
♪ Take you down
♪ We're here to take you out
♪ We're gonna take you out
♪ Take you out
♪ We're not about to let you win
♪ So get out of our way
♪ Think you've got us beat
♪ But we're here to stay
♪ United strong, yeah, we'll take you down
♪ You're not so tough now you're in our town
♪ All of the times we lost before
♪ Not about to give up for what we bring in and more
♪ We can smell your fear, we can see you sweat
♪ Hope you didn't spend money cause you're losing this bet
♪ You've got nothing on us
♪ Na, na, na, na, na
♪ Let's go Wondercolts
♪ You've got nothing on us
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na
♪ Let's go Wondercolts
♪ Talk a little too much for a school that never wins
♪ Maybe you should just stop before you even begin
♪ We are Crystal Prep High and we have a reputation
♪ Every little moment is about our education
♪ Put your ear to the ground, listen to that sound
♪ You're a house of cards and it's about to fall down
♪ Fall down About to fall down
♪ Fall down Hit the ground
♪ You've got nothing on us
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na
♪ Let's go Shadowbolts
♪ You've got nothing on us
♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na
♪ Let's go Shadowbolts
♪ The pressure's on, now we're gonna beat you
♪ Step aside, it's time that we defeat you
♪ Crystal, prep yourself cause you're about to go down
♪ Down, down, down
♪ Pressure's on, you know we're gonna take you
♪ Just give up before we have to break you
♪ Canterlot, a lot, you're about to go
♪ Down, down, down, down
♪ Take it up to the top
♪ Cause we know we can win
♪ Maybe you should just stop
♪ Cause we've seen you give in
♪ We believe in ourselves
♪ And we've got what it takes
♪ And we're not gonna stop
♪ I can't wait 'til this is all over
♪ There's so much more that's going on
♪ And before these games are over
♪ I'll find out just what she's done
♪ Can she do it
♪ Will she make it
♪ Who will win it
♪ Who will take it
♪ Can she do it
♪ Who will take it
♪ Did she win it
♪ Did she make it
♪ Who's the winner
♪ Who's the reject
♪ How did she answer
Incorrect.
(shutter clicks)
That means the winner of the Friendship Games
first even is Twilight Sparkle and Crystal Prep!
- That was awesome! - Truly amazing.
But we didn't win!
That was as close to winning as Canterlot's ever been.
After a careful tally of the points,
we'd like to present the students moving on
to the Friendship Games second event.
(applause)
(cheering)
Congratulations.
You were really great.
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Okay then. (groans)
(mysterious music)
Do you want to give her a treat?
Guess I'm not the only one
to smuggle her pet into school.
(giggles) Not just one.
Oh, wow. All I have is Spike.
It really is uncanny.
Does he talk?
Um, not that I know of.
Congratulations on winning, by the way.
Though it didn't seem like anyone on your team
was very excited about it.
No one at my school gets excited about
anything they didn't do themselves.
That sounds awful.
Here.
Hold this!
Um, why?
Holding a bunny always makes me feel better.
Well that's ridiculous.
But...
Oh, it actually kind of works.
I'm on the other team and you just lost.
Why are you being so nice to me?
You look like you needed it.
(majestic music)
(gasps)
Wow!
(suspenseful music)
Spike! (barking)
(whimpers)
Spike!
Spike, are you okay?
Um, I think so.
(screams)
Twilight, wait!
(whimpers)
Bye.
(panting)
Twilight, come on!
Wait for me!
Why did you run away like that?
Um, oh, I don't know.
Maybe it has something to do with the glowing girl,
or the hole in space, or my talking dog!
Yeah, weird right?
Are you okay?
How do you feel?
What happened?
Where did you go?
Hey, one question at a time!
This is pretty new to me too.
Sorry.
All I know is I chased that pointy rabbit
through the glowy thing, and then I was somewhere else.
Next thing I knew I was back in that nice girl's arms
and I could talk!
I don't really understand why I couldn't before.
I mean, it's so easy.
Twilight...
Quick, hide in here!
Who are you talking to?
Um, myself.
It's a nervous habit.
Were you looking for me?
Indeed I was.
Quite a coincidence that the CHS students
moving on to the next event are the same nice
girls who were so interested in you.
Don't you think?
I'm not sure.
Perhaps you should get to know them after all.
But I thought you didn't want me to?
Let's just say I'm covering my bases.
Who knows, perhaps they will reveal to you
the secret to Canterlot High's newfound success.
I don't know.
Spying feels kind of wrong.
Well, it's your decision, Twilight.
It's not as if your application hangs in the balance.
On second thought, yes it does.
Man, she's awful. What're you gonna do?
I don't know, Spike.
I don't know.
All I did was hand Twilight a bunny,
then I ponied up.
I just don't get it.
Rarity's magic came out when she made us outfits,
Pinkie's when she fixed the party, and now Fluttershy.
And then Twilight's pendant thingy just pulled
the magic right out of me!
I couldn't even stand up.
Like me at the party.
Or me right before we met Twilight.
So she's stealing magic?
I don't know.
She doesn't seem like the magic stealing type.
Yeah, but she had something to do
with closing the portal!
If her pendant can pull in magic
maybe it stole the portal too!
- How? - I don't know.
And the pony, or person, or princess who could help me
figure this out is completely unreachable now.
Which is too bad, because Twilight knows everything
about magic, and portals, and magical portals,
and portable magics!
(thuds)
For now let's just focus on beating the Shadowbolts.
And as long as this event puts me in a playing field,
I don't think we've got anything to worry about.
Oh, it puts you on a playing field alright.
(screams)
(dramatic music)
Am I the only one who thinks this is overkill?
I don't suppose you made motocross outfits?
Oh, don't be ridiculous.
Of course I did!
You will race in pairs.
Indigo Zap, and Sugarcoat will handle the motocross.
Yes!
Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare have requested
the short track.
Since archery is a standard requirement at our school
any of you should be able to do it.
Twilight and Sour Sweet will start us off.
Well that's just marvelous.
If you want to lose before we even start.
Given that Twilight won the last event singlehandedly
I have every confidence that she will be able
to pull her weight here.
Won't you?
(dramatic music, cheering)
(shutter clicks)
Welcome everyone to the Friendship Games
tri-cross relay!
(cheering)
In this event our qualifying competitors
will face off in archery, speed skating,
and finally motocross.
(engines rev)
So if the competitors are ready...
(foghorn blows loudly)
Each competitor must hit a bullseye
before their teammates can start the next leg of the relay.
(thud)
(cheering)
(dramatic music)
(cheering)
And Canterlot is off to an early lead!
Well that's just fantastic!
I'm sure glad I don't go to Crystal Prep.
You said it.
If CPA can't hit another bullseye soon
they'll be out of this race!
You're really bad at this.
I can't take anymore!
You have to stop aiming at the target.
Oh, that makes perfect sense.
Don't aim at the target.
Thanks so much.
You have to stop aiming at where the target is
and aim at where the target's gonna be.
Yeah, definitely take advice from the person
you're competing against!
Do you want to hit the bullseye or not?
Then trust me.
Take a deep breath...
And let the arrow go right...
Now!
(thud)
(cheering)
Yeah, that's my girl!
See?
I was telling you the truth.
(majestic music)
What are you doing?
I don't know!
(zapping)
(suspenseful music)
Canterlot only has
two laps to go, but it looks like Crystal Prep
is making up for lost time!
(cheering)
Come on!
What a finish!
(engines rev)
(screams)
Awesome!
(growling)
(crowd gasping)
Dash!
You saved me!
I wasn't about to let my friend become plant food!
We can still win this!
(suspenseful music)
(growling)
(dramatic music)
Canterlot wins!
(cheering)
Attention students.
Please proceed to the gym.
(zapping)
Is everybody alright?
Better than alright!
We won!
Yeah, we won, but somebody could've been
seriously hurt!
The magic is going haywire and I have no idea
how to fix it!
Um, excuse me.
I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
I just wanted to learn about the strange energy
coming from your school.
I didn't know that it was magic or how it works!
That's okay. Neither do we.
Oh no! No, no, no, not again!
(groans)
I'm sorry!
It just started absorbing energy on its own!
But I'm not sure how!
What do you mean you don't know how?
(loud zap)
(ominous music)
It also causes these corresponding rips to appear.
I don't know how that works either!
Is there anything you do know?
Like how to get our magic back,
or how to fix the portal to Equestria?
Equestria?
You're supposed to be so smart,
but did you ever think that you shouldn't be
messing around with things you don't understand?
But I want to understand!
But you don't!
And worst of all, you put the lives of my friends
in danger!
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
(whimpering)
Twilight! Wait!
(clears throat)
You can't possibly call that a fair race.
Principal Cinch, we all saw what happened.
You can't think CHS had some kind of advantage?
Can't I?
Even without your trained attack plants
your students have wings!
Well the race certainly had some
extenuating circumstances.
Perhaps we should end the games now
and declare a tie.
A tie?
Was this your strategy all along?
To force us into accepting you as equals?
I think not!
The games will continue, and Crystal Prep
will prevail despite your antics and whatever
performance enhancing regimen your students are on!
I'm sorry I couldn't stop all this from happening.
It's not your fault, Sunset.
Isn't it?
I should know how to control the magic I brought here.
But I don't.
I let everyone down.
And now Principal Cinch thinks we're cheating!
It doesn't matter what Principal Cinch thinks.
But it does.
The students here at CHS don't just want to win.
They want to beat Crystal Prep!
It isn't gonna count if the other side
doesn't really think they lost.
Crystal Prep is never gonna believe
we won fair and square if there's magic around.
And that magic is only around
because of me.
(soft music, cheering)
Since the score is tied,
the final event will determine the winner
of the Friendship Games.
Somewhere on campus a pennant from each school
has been hidden.
The first team to find their school's flag
and bring it back wins.
And as soon as our teams are ready
we'll begin.
I don't feel like playing these games anymore.
But we have to play!
This is the last event!
It's a little hard to focus with all the
magic stealing and portal opening.
And I feel awful about what I said to Twilight.
Especially since she obviously didn't mean
to do all the stuff she did.
She's actually really nice.
Let's just get through this last event
and prove we're not a bunch of cheaters.
Then you can go over and apologize.
I know I'm asking you to beat a team that isn't
playing fair, but Canterlot High must be made to understand
that even with magic at their disposal
beating Crystal Prep is simply not an option.
What if they grow wings again?
A fair question, though I believe we can now
fight fire with fire.
I've seen what your device can do, Twilight.
Containing magical energy is fine,
but have you considered releasing it?
But I don't even understand how it works.
But you'd like to, and since our opponents
have already used it to stay competitive
I see no reason why we shouldn't do the same.
Unless of course you have no interest in Everton.
Though honestly, I think there's more knowledge
packed in that little device
than any independent study program could offer.
♪ I realize that you've always been an outcast
♪ It's not everyone at school who likes to think
♪ To find a student that's like you
♪ I've had one or maybe two
♪ But the good ones disappear before I blink
♪ Oh, whoa, oh, whoa
♪ Now I understand you have your reservations
♪ It's had to have a brain as large as yours
♪ But if we don't win these games
♪ Well I think I've made it plain
♪ What will happen if we have the losing score
♪ Oh, whoa, oh, whoa
♪ Unleash the magic
♪ If we lose then you're to blame
♪ They all have used it
♪ Maybe abused it
♪ So then why can't we do the same
♪ Oh, whoa, oh, whoa
♪ Call it power, call it magic
♪ If we lose it will be tragic
♪ More important is the knowledge we'll have lost
♪ Oh, whoa
♪ A chance like this won't come again
♪ You'll regret not giving in
♪ Isn't understanding magic worth the cost
♪ Oh, whoa, oh, whoa
♪ Unleash the magic
♪ We're not friends here after all
♪ Our only interest
♪ In this business
♪ Is seeing Canterlot High School fall
♪ Oh, whoa, oh, whoa
♪ What I'm suggesting's very simple
♪ And since it's win-win on all scores
♪ You only want to learn about
♪ The magic that you have stole
♪ And as for me and all the others
♪ We only want what we deserve
♪ That our school will clinch the win
♪ And my legacy will endure
♪ Unleash the magic
♪ If we lose then it's a crime
♪ But we can win it
♪ If you begin it
♪ It's up to you to not fail this time
♪ Unleash the magic
♪ We need our magic now
♪ Unleash the magic
♪ Free the magic now
♪ Imagine all I'll learn by setting it free
If both teams are ready...
♪ And now winning these games depends on me
♪ Free the magic now
♪ And what doors might open
♪ If I try to use it
The last event of the Friendship Games begins...
♪ The magic's what I really want to see
♪ Free the magic
♪ Unleash the magic Twilight, no!
♪ Free the magic Now!
(electric whirring)
(metal clink)
(gasps)
(intense music)
Help me!
(groans)
(screaming)
(loud zap)
(maniacal laughter)
You were right.
I didn't understand magic before.
But I do now!
(explosion)
Equestria!
(loud zap)
(crackling)
(dramatic music)
Hey, where are you going?
Anywhere to avoid that monster!
And I suggest you do the same.
Twilight, you can't do this.
Why not?
There's a whole other world right there
and it's just filled with magic!
But you're destroying this world to get it!
So what?
There's more magic there.
And I want to understand it all!
(whirring, zap)
(people scream, chatter)
Don't let go!
(screams) Hang on!
Obviously!
(whimpering)
We've got you!
(orchestral music)
This isn't the way!
I know you feel powerful right now,
like you can have everything you want!
I've been where you are,
I've made the same mistake you're making.
I put on a crown and just like you I was
overwhelmed by the magic it contained.
I thought it could get me everything I wanted.
Oh, you're wrong.
Unlike you, I can have everything I want!
No you can't.
Even with all that magic and power
you'll still be alone!
True magic comes from honesty,
loyalty, laughter,
generosity, kindness...
I understand you, Twilight.
And I want to show you the most important magic of all!
(explosion)
(majestic music)
The magic of friendship.
(whirring)
(loud zap)
(intense music)
(maniacal laughter)
Twilight!
Spike...
(yelling) No!
Take my hand, Twilight.
Let me show you there's another way.
Just like someone once did for me.
(soft orchestral music)
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
I know.
And going by my own experiences,
they'll forgive you.
(barking)
(giggling)
Principal Celestia,
on behalf of Crystal Prep I demand
that you forfeit the Friendship Games.
Clearly CHS has had unfair advantage
for quite some time, and it's certainly obvious
that your students have been using magic
for their own benefit.
I'd like to think that saving the world
benefits us all.
At least they didn't manipulate Twilight
into releasing all the stolen magic and turning into
a power-crazed magical creature that tried to
rip the world apart just to win a game.
Wow.
That's a lot to take in when you say it all at once.
That's ridiculous!
Nope, that's pretty much what happened.
Actually, we're all to blame.
Mostly it was her.
Obviously my students have been infected
with your magic!
I plan on taking all of this up with the school board!
Good.
I'm sure they would be very interested
in hearing all about the magical students with wings.
Oh, and the portals to different dimensions.
And don't forget to tell them about
the talking dog. (chuckles)
Because that would never ruin your reputation.
(orchestral music)
Well I know these Friendship Games
haven't been what any of us expected,
but given what we've all just been through
I think it's fair to declare us all winners!
(cheering)
I guess that was one way to finish up
your time at Crystal Prep.
Pretty sure Cinch will be fast-tracking your application
after all of that.
I've been thinking about it, and
I'm not so sure now is the time
for me to apply to Everton.
Really?
I may know about a lot of things,
but friendship isn't really one of them, and
I'm definitely not gonna learn more about it
by being alone all the time.
So you're staying at Crystal Prep?
Well, it seems the students here at CHS
know an awful lot about the subject.
I don't suppose...
You could transfer to this school instead.
Really?
You'd certainly be missed at Crystal Prep, but
I think that's a great idea!
I'll be sure to speak to Principal Celestia
about it right away.
Still no word from Princess Twilight?
Not yet.
But, I think I may have figured out
how magic works in this world!
We pony up when we're showing the truest part
of ourselves!
I was so busy waiting for someone else
to give me the answers, that I gave up
looking for them myself.
I'm sure there will be more magical problems
that pop up in this world.
Like Applejack said, Princess Twilight
has her own problems to worry about in Equestria.
We can't expect her to always be around to help us.
But maybe I can be?
It seems we have a new Wondercolt
here at Canterlot High!
I'm not sure how much help I could be.
But I'd like to try!
If you would all give me a chance.
I'm sure I can count on you girls
to help her feel at home.
You sure can.
(orchestral music)
(upbeat music)
(zapping)
I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner.
I didn't get your messages until just now because
I was caught in this time travel loop, and honestly
it was the strangest thing that's ever happened to me!
(slurping soda)
Make that the second strangest.
(upbeat music)
♪ I spent so much time
♪ Searching, looking for something more
♪ Digging holes too deep
♪ And opening every door
♪ When you stand too close, yeah
♪ The picture's never clear
♪ And when you look too far away
♪ It all but disappears
♪ And it was right there
♪ In front of me Oh
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ Just too close for me to see
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ Sometimes the things you want
♪ Are not the things you need
♪ And it was right there
♪ In front of me
♪ There was a time before
♪ I didn't know where I belonged
♪ I thought I needed more
♪ And that I couldn't get along
♪ But who I am
♪ Was all I ever needed
♪ And when I faced that test
♪ I finally succeeded
♪ And it was right there
♪ In front of me Oh
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ Just too close for me to see
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ Sometimes the things you want
♪ Are not the things you need
♪ And it was right there
♪ In front of me
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh
♪ And it's all I'll ever need
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh
♪ And it was right there in front of me
♪ Whoa, oh, whoa, oh
♪ And it's all I'll ever need
♪ Whoa, oh, whoa, oh
♪ It was right there in front of me