[crashing]
Remind me how this happened again?
[smash]
And why there's a giant turtle
eatin' my family's entire summer crop?
Oh, dear. Mr. Tortasnap said he was hungry,
but he promised me he would only take a few small bites!
I don't think that thing knows what "small" is.
[gulp]
[crashing]
Agh!
Spikey-Wikey!
[Spike shouts]
[crunch]
Applejack and Pinkie, you distract him.
Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy, let's save Spike!
♪♪
[snap]
Mr. Tortasnap, I'm only asking nicely once. Let my friend go!
Whoa! Whoa!
♪ [trumpet fanfare] ♪
And now a simple teleportation spell should...
Halt, interloper!
♪ [trumpet fanfare] ♪
Luna: Stay back, friends!
My sister and I will take care of the beast!
[weaponfire]
All the times we've actually needed their help,
and they show up for this?
♪♪
[whoosh]
That's just what I was about to do!
Goodness, sister, that was fun!
No need to thank us.
To be honest, we've recently realized
we like being part of the action!
Experiencing life instead of just dreaming about it.
And making a difference outside the throne room!
[giggle]
Y'all think they're gonna be doin' this a lot?
♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪
♪ Aaaahhh ♪
♪ My little Pony ♪
♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪
♪ My Little Pony ♪
♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪
♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪
♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪
♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪
♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪
♪ To have my little pony ♪
♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪
♪♪
[crack]
[splash]
Oh, my! We'd better ask somepony to fix that hole.
It seems very dangerous.
Luna: Which is why... we're here!
[zoom]
[thud]
[excited cheers]
[hooves clacking]
♪♪
Ugh! I can't read this thing!
How am I supposed to lead a Filly Guides hike
if the map makes us more lost?
Celestia: Did somepony say lost?
Luna: Not for long! Ha ha!
[explosion]
[slurp]
Oh, now this is just terrible!
Miss Cheerilee ordered cupcakes for school today
and I forgot to make the order!
Oh, no biggie! We can just...
[crash]
Students going hungry? Not on our watch!
Let us bake, sister!
[gasp]
Applejack: And then they carried Granny Smith across the street!
There wasn't even any traffic!
It's not that we don't appreciate their help.
But suddenly Celestia and Luna seem to think
we can't do anything on our own!
How are we supposed to learn to be rulers of Equestria
with them fixing every teensy problem for us?
Maybe the Princesses changed their minds.
Maybe they don't think we're up to the responsibility
of protecting Equestria after all!
Or maybe this week's just a one-time thing
that'll never happen again.
[door crashes open]
Ah! A strategy meeting! What is the danger this time?
A rampaging beast? Evil spell? Friendship problem?
We're ready to do whatever we can.
Great. But is something wrong?
It's just, you've been helping us an awful lot and we know
you have way more important ruler-y things to do, so.
We've spent more than enough time in the throne room.
Real life is happening out here!
Wait, that's what this is about?
You're sick of being princesses?
Not exactly. Battling the Everfree Forest
alongside Starswirl made us realize
what we've missed out on.
So instead of spending the day ruling.
And the night patrolling dreams.
We wanted a chance to do the things you do.
Save the day. Adventure with friends. Shampoo anteaters.
I'm pretty sure Fluttershy is the only pony that does that.
Well, there are way more fun things to do
than follow us around.
Ooh! You should make a list of all the stuff you never tried
but always wanted to!
There's a lotta little things out there to do!
What an intriguing idea.
Only, it's much harder to justify a vacation
from the castle when it's not
an "emergency" we're responding to.
Don't worry. We'll cover your palace duties!
It'll be a good chance for us to practice
for when you retire.
Well, if you're sure you don't mind the extra effort.
Pshh!
Thank you, Twilight!
What a relief to know the Royal Swanifying Ceremony
is in good hooves.
The what now?
Fun Not Yet Had.
Ooh! I can't wait to start planning our time off!
A chance to do whatever we want!
And you know what that means!
Adventure! Relaxation!
Well, it's just that I spend each night
in everypony's intense dreams.
So I could use some real-world downtime.
I understand. But for me, every day is real-world.
Meetings and decrees, and meetings about decrees,
and decrees about the meetings. I crave excitement.
Uh. I'm not sure how we can both be happy. Unless...
We take turns doing what we like!
Sister Trip!
And I have the perfect accessories for us to wear!
Wait right here!
[zap]
Oh! [uncertain laugh] We'll be...Twinsies.
[excited gasps]
Just like regular pony tourists!
I knew you'd love it!
I have a few things for us too.
[thud]
Sunglasses, bug spray, ice boots,
hoof sanitizer, and travel snacks!
[slurp]
[choke]
You have to add water. What do you think?
It's perfect, Sister.
And here are instructions of how to prepare
for the Royal Swanifying.
If it's written down, I'm sure we can handle it. Have fun!
One more thing. We're leaving you in charge
of raising the sun and moon while we're gone.
[gasps]
[excited laugh]
We have put a small part of our power in this amulet.
You can activate it with your magic at any time.
Preferably dawn and dusk.
Ooh. That's not a terrifying level of responsibility
or anything.
We won't let you down, princesses.
Please tell me that scroll says what
the Royal Swanifying is.
Apparently, it's a celebration of all the swans
in the royal lake. We round 'em up,
parade 'em through the streets,
and finish with a party in the castle.
[honking]
One question. Why?
It doesn't matter.
This is our chance to show Celestia and Luna
we'll do whatever the job requires.
If they can take care of all this themselves,
then I know we can, together!
Ah! Jolly good.
You are definitely not reading the scroll I am.
Remember, sister, from now on,
we are regular, care-free ponies.
We're leaving the princess life behind.
And we're not even going to fly!
Of course! How new and different!
It's just like Pinkie Pie said.
♪ There's a lotta little things you gotta do in this world ♪
♪ There's a lotta little things you gotta try ♪
♪ Just a pack of punchy plunges other ponies all take ♪
♪ That have princess-pony passed us right by ♪
♪ Nopony knows you like your little sister ♪
♪ Nopony is a better confidante ♪
♪ Nopony is truer than the one you are ♪
♪ Nopony else here I could want ♪
♪♪
♪ You can't saunter on a sojoun hid behind castle walls ♪
♪ You can't throw a throne down on the beach ♪
♪ So we're gonna be absconding ♪
♪ Do a little vagabonding ♪
♪ And this bucket list is gonna be a peach ♪
♪ Nopony knows you like your older sister ♪
♪ Nopony is a better confidante ♪
♪ Nopony is truer than the one you are ♪
♪ Nopony else here I could want ♪
♪ There's a lotta little things you gotta try in this world ♪
♪ There's a lotta little things you gotta see. ♪
♪ But just reading by a river and resting our hooves ♪
♪ Would practically be perfect for me ♪
♪ Nopony knows you like your sister ♪
♪ Nopony is a better confidante ♪
♪ Nopony is truer than the one you are. ♪
♪ Nopony else here I could want! ♪
♪♪
♪ You can't venture on adventures ♪
♪ if you're taking a nap ♪
♪ You can't check things off your checklist ♪
♪ while you sleep ♪
♪ So let's take another hill ♪
♪ Sometimes you can be a pill ♪
♪ And why's the way ahead always so steep? ♪
[music ends]
[doors crash open]
Princesses, we are here to... Oh.
We're fillin' in for Their Majesties.
What can we help y'all with?
I say. How irregular. Well, then, we offer our assistance
as heads of the Royal Swanifying committee.
What a relief.
Thank you. But we have it all covered!
Really? Well. Good luck with that!
If we ask for help, it's just like admitting
we're not as good at the job as Luna and Celestia are!
Besides, how hard can throwing a "Swan Party" be?
Yeah! All we have left to do is...
Polish the armor, bubble the punch, glitter the carpets,
puff the pastry, float the floats,
and carpet every road in Canterlot!
Should I keep reading?
Ha, ha, ha.
Celestia, since we're both a little tired,
maybe the first thing we do shouldn't be too wild.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Zip line!
Now every time we have tea, we can remember this magical day!
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
But now, we're going to do something
I've always wanted to do,
but never could, because of my night shift!
Is it another zip-line?
No.
It's the post office!
It is indeed.
Just think! All the mail in Ponyville goes through here!
Isn't that amazing?
One stamp, please!
Wait for it.
[watch ticking]
You didn't need a stamp
if you were just going to give this to me.
Yes but, I didn't give it to you.
A mailpony took it from me,
searched to find who it was meant for, and gave it to you!
It's about the process.
Did you know that nopony has ever explored
the bottom of these caverns?
[animal roar]
[cracking rock]
I wonder why.
I've always wanted to try this!
Isn't this wonderful, sister?
♪ There's a lotta little things you gotta do in this world ♪
♪ There's a lotta little things you oughta view ♪
♪ And our little lotta lists may be a little bit long ♪
♪ And might take a lotta bother to do ♪
♪ But I'm sure it gets better, later on ♪
♪ And after darkest night's, a new dawn ♪
♪ It's my turn to do the choosing ♪
♪ After river rapid cruising ♪
♪ This adventure isn't too fun to be on ♪
♪ [busy music] ♪
Princess Twilight!
It has come to our attention that you don't intend
to serve watercress at the Royal Swanifying Ceremony.
There's not enough in the castle kitchens to--
Don't tell me. Tell him!
[honking]
And you must do something about the garbage
piling up outside! The street sweepers are on strike
and the royal carpeters can't do their jobs!
Did you even know there were royal street carpeters?
Oh, dear. I do hope those aren't the final decorations
How rude! for the gala.
Thank you for your constructive criticism.
But we don't really have time to chat so...
[door closes]
♪ [soft music] ♪
Well, I hope you're enjoying yourself
on your super-relaxing picnic, sister.
I would be, if you hadn't made us hike
through a million pricklebushes.
[grunt]
Well, they hurt less than that horrible howling
you dragged us to.
That was Ponyliacci and it's an opera!
And you made us leave early,
even though it was still my turn!
Oh, just face it, Luna. You are never happy.
Because you don't want me to be happy.
I always have to do things your way.
I bet you wish I'd never come back
so you could still rule day and night!
You think I like that kind of pressure?
Being responsible for every little thing
in Equestria and you?
What I'd like is a sister I can depend on!
You mean boss around!
Calm down, Luna!
No! And don't you dare use your Canterlot voice on me!
I think this adventure would be better
if I did it by myself.
Fine! I just remembered something I forgot
I always wanted to do. Be alone!
Guess we have the same thing on both of our lists then.
♪ [busy music] ♪
Pinkie! You got those appetizers yet?
Still mashing the guacamole!
[grunt]
So we're just going have to do with sequins!
Um, sorry for the bad news,
but the courtyard is full of swans waiting to get in.
[honking]
And we're nowhere near ready!
How do Celestia and Luna rule a kingdom
and get all this done by themselves every year?
Ha ha ha. Oh, how droll.
Uh, what's the funny part, exactly?
The princesses never do all the ceremony planning
by themselves.
They...don't?
Goodness, no!
That's what the gala planning committees are for.
Nopony could handle all this.
Are those...sequins?
Still rude.
Ooh! New plan, everypony! We're going to delegate!
You! You're on food duty!
I need gemstones and purple satin!
Tell the ponies at the gates
that there's a slight delay on the gala!
Oh, um, if it's not too much trouble, I mean.
Now who can we get to clean up all this garbage?
[crashing]
I'm delegating!
♪♪
So this is how you rule Equestria!
[slurping]
Ahh. Things are so much more relaxing
without my bossy sister.
[giggling]
Who needs a gloomy sister
moping around all the time anyway?
[pop]
Agh!
Honestly, princess. Didn't you wear any sunblock?
That's a thing? Celestia would have warned me...
if she were here.
Now, was it two left turns and a right,
or two right turns and a left?
Luna always handled directions!
♪ [horror stings] ♪
[clucking]
♪ [heavy music] ♪
And scared away the chickens.
Oh! I thought climbing Mt. Fillymanejaro was on my list.
I'm not copying you. I just wanted to watch the sunrise.
Ah! I'm...here for the moonset.
So, uh, how did the rest of your day go?
Oh, amazing. Yeah. Fantastic. Best ever, really.
Yeah. Me, too.
You, you... can walk with me. You know, if you want, I mean.
Well. Since we're going the same way.
This is SO beautiful. It must be amazing in the sunlight.
The night's pretty special, too.
♪♪
Lucky star!
You taught me to look for those when I was a filly.
[soft laugh] Hope I wasn't too bossy doing it.
You know, being with your sister all the time is hard.
But being without her, it's even harder.
I do know. And I wouldn't trade you
for any of the adventures on my list.
Not even your Zip-line?
[pop]
Not even my Zip-line.
I'm sorry I said those things before.
Sometimes it's just...tough being the little sister.
It's not always easy being the big sister, either.
I'm sorry too.
♪♪
The sun and the moon together...at the same time?
Now where have I seen that before?
[laughter]
♪ [bright music] ♪
You think maybe Twilight's having trouble
with the amulet?
We should probably go help her.
OK, OK! I think I got it!
Sunburst says we just need to reset the amulet with this.
Turn the screw on the back.
...no more than one half turn!
Does anypony have some tape?