1 00:00:03,816 --> 00:00:06,300 You wanted to see me? To give me a test? 2 00:00:06,300 --> 00:00:08,300 The Crystal Empire has returned. 3 00:00:08,300 --> 00:00:11,699 You want me to help protect an entire empire? 4 00:00:11,700 --> 00:00:14,244 It must be you, and you alone. 5 00:00:14,600 --> 00:00:16,287 But what if I fail? 6 00:00:16,579 --> 00:00:19,999 Let's just say the empire isn't the only thing that's returned. 7 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:22,502 Go, go! 8 00:00:22,710 --> 00:00:25,547 Sparkleriffic! 9 00:00:25,838 --> 00:00:28,967 But with Cadence putting all her strength into keeping her spell going, 10 00:00:28,990 --> 00:00:31,886 and me trying to keep an eye on signs of trouble in the arctic, 11 00:00:31,900 --> 00:00:35,098 we haven't been able to gather much information from the crystal ponies. 12 00:00:35,265 --> 00:00:36,724 There are crystal ponies?! 13 00:00:36,808 --> 00:00:38,142 I wish I could help you. 14 00:00:38,142 --> 00:00:42,188 But I can't seem to remember anything before King Sombra came to power. 15 00:00:43,439 --> 00:00:45,567 History of the Crystal Empire. 16 00:00:45,733 --> 00:00:49,237 The last page in the book mentioned a crystal heart as the fair centerpiece. 17 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:52,073 So I used my magic to cut one out of a crystal block. 18 00:00:52,080 --> 00:00:56,000 The whole purpose of the crystal fair is to lift the spirits of the crystal ponies 19 00:00:56,035 --> 00:00:59,998 so the light within them can power the crystal heart so that the empire can be protected! 20 00:01:00,081 --> 00:01:02,041 I think we may have a problem… 21 00:01:02,166 --> 00:01:04,210 I didn't know it was an actual relic! 22 00:01:04,460 --> 00:01:05,795 It's alright, Twilight. 23 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:08,089 Twily... 24 00:01:15,510 --> 00:01:17,430 [My little pony theme] 25 00:01:59,010 --> 00:02:00,980 The empire is under attack. 26 00:02:21,030 --> 00:02:25,620 - I have to find the crystal heart! - No. You stay here with Cadence. 27 00:02:25,630 --> 00:02:28,170 She needs you, Shining Armor. 28 00:02:28,750 --> 00:02:31,540 - I'll retrieve the heart. - Let's do this. 29 00:02:31,540 --> 00:02:34,840 I've been trying to figure out how I'm meant to pass Celestia's test. 30 00:02:34,840 --> 00:02:37,300 Retrieving the crystal heart must be it. 31 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:40,300 - But there is something else you can do. - Name it. 32 00:02:40,300 --> 00:02:43,010 You and the rest of our friends have to keep the fair going. 50 00:02:43,010 --> 00:02:46,020 What? With that thing moving into the empire? 33 00:02:46,020 --> 00:02:49,990 The whole purpose of the fair is to lift the spirits of the crystal ponies, 34 00:02:49,990 --> 00:02:53,200 - so they can activate the crystal heart. - Yeah, and? 35 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:57,410 If the crystal ponies find out that King Sombra is trying to take over the empire again… 36 00:02:57,410 --> 00:03:00,210 their spirits are going to be anything but lifted. 37 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:05,460 It won't matter if I find the crystal heart. They won't be able to make it work. 38 00:03:05,780 --> 00:03:08,330 You have to keep them happy here at the fair. 39 00:03:08,330 --> 00:03:13,330 Keep the fair going, and the crystal ponies' spirits high. Done and done! 40 00:03:13,970 --> 00:03:17,250 - Twily, be careful. - I will. 41 00:03:44,170 --> 00:03:45,380 - Ok, here's the plan…-whispers- - Huuuh? 42 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:54,470 Uh…I just found out they're offering face painting for the little ones! Ha ha! 43 00:03:57,430 --> 00:04:01,140 Uh huh. We can do that. …Twilight's doing -what-? 44 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:08,400 He…really loves getting his face painted…haha. 45 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:13,400 - Who wants a flugelhorn? - I want a flugelhorn! 46 00:04:14,150 --> 00:04:18,530 - Who ELSE wants a flugelhorn? - I WANT A FLUGELHORN! 47 00:04:22,570 --> 00:04:25,570 Twilight, wait! I'm coming with you. 48 00:04:25,570 --> 00:04:29,410 You can't. I have to retrieve the crystal heart by myself. 49 00:04:30,130 --> 00:04:33,260 I know. I promise I won't lift a claw to help you. 50 00:04:35,790 --> 00:04:37,580 Not a claw, Spike. 51 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:40,460 Um, where are we going exactly? 52 00:04:40,470 --> 00:04:43,430 I think I might know where King Sombra hid the crystal heart. 53 00:04:43,840 --> 00:04:45,050 The castle? 54 00:04:45,050 --> 00:04:48,980 The king would have been counting on the fact that nopony would dare come looking for it here. 55 00:04:48,980 --> 00:04:51,400 They'd have been too afraid to even try. 56 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:54,650 - I hope you're right. - You and me both. 57 00:05:04,660 --> 00:05:08,460 What are you lookin' at? That's what I thought! 58 00:05:09,780 --> 00:05:13,790 Uh, Rainbow Dash? We're supposed to be acting like nothing's wrong… 59 00:05:13,790 --> 00:05:15,370 Exactly! 60 00:05:17,890 --> 00:05:23,010 What I mean is, maybe you should let me keep the crystal ponies away from the fake heart 61 00:05:23,020 --> 00:05:25,980 while you show off your jousting skills. 62 00:05:25,980 --> 00:05:30,980 Huh. Seeing my awesomeness does have a way of putting ponies into a pretty good mood. 63 00:05:38,990 --> 00:05:41,320 C'mon, Knight Fluttershy. 64 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:43,440 - Huh? - It's show time! 65 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:46,710 How y'all feelin? Havin' a good time? 66 00:05:46,710 --> 00:05:49,170 The best I've had in over a thousand years! 67 00:05:49,170 --> 00:05:55,210 That's good! Gotta renew that spirit of love and unity if you're gonna power up that crystal heart, right? 68 00:05:55,210 --> 00:05:59,840 I sure would like to see it before the ceremony. It's been such a long time. 69 00:05:59,890 --> 00:06:04,760 Oh, I hear ya, but uh… whew. Gettin' a little toasty out here! 70 00:06:04,770 --> 00:06:08,510 Bet you'd like to cool off with a little Crystal Empire nectar! 71 00:06:13,060 --> 00:06:15,680 Uh, you tried the Crystal Empire fritters yet? 72 00:06:15,690 --> 00:06:19,570 Made from a traditional Crystal Empire recipe! You're gonna love 'em! 73 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:25,240 Ah, I hear there's a jousting match about to start! You don't wanna miss that! 74 00:06:26,280 --> 00:06:31,170 C'mon, Twilight…these crystal ponies are more curious than a cat! 75 00:06:38,470 --> 00:06:41,790 It's gotta be here somewhere. It's just gotta be! 76 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,930 Not a claw, Spike! 77 00:06:46,220 --> 00:06:47,050 Uh, heh heheh. 78 00:06:48,390 --> 00:06:49,980 Celestia's orders! 79 00:06:56,770 --> 00:07:02,660 “If the empire is filled with hope and love, those things are reflected across all of Equestria. 80 00:07:02,660 --> 00:07:05,910 If hatred and fear take hold...“ 81 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:10,080 Of course! 82 00:07:10,660 --> 00:07:13,880 Ah! What? Did you find it? 83 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:17,080 No. Because this isn't King Sombra's castle. 84 00:07:17,090 --> 00:07:19,500 Uh, isn't this where he lived when he was in power? 85 00:07:19,500 --> 00:07:22,330 It is. But it didn't look like this. 86 00:07:36,940 --> 00:07:40,490 Whoa. When did you learn to do that? 87 00:07:40,490 --> 00:07:42,770 That was a little trick Celestia taught me. 88 00:07:49,200 --> 00:07:50,580 You stay here. 89 00:07:50,820 --> 00:07:52,860 Huh, if you insist. 90 00:07:58,290 --> 00:08:00,290 Can you see what's down there yet? 91 00:08:01,330 --> 00:08:05,130 Not yet. I can't even tell how far down this goes. 92 00:08:20,060 --> 00:08:21,850 - Spike? - Yeah? 93 00:08:21,850 --> 00:08:23,490 Can you see outside? 94 00:08:29,490 --> 00:08:35,280 Yeeeees… Cryyystaaaals… 95 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:40,460 It's not good! Cadence's magic must be fading faster than before! 96 00:08:42,880 --> 00:08:46,470 Ugh! Ah! Eh! Uh! 97 00:08:48,180 --> 00:08:50,600 Twilight? Are you ok? 98 00:08:50,930 --> 00:08:52,060 Yes... 99 00:09:02,060 --> 00:09:07,450 What in the… Stop moving! 100 00:09:14,710 --> 00:09:18,460 Spike, I think it's here! 101 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:22,000 Huh? 102 00:09:24,130 --> 00:09:26,170 (angrily) What are you doing here? 103 00:09:26,630 --> 00:09:30,600 - I don't know…I opened the door, and... - And now you must go. 104 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:33,220 Go where? 105 00:09:33,590 --> 00:09:36,840 Doesn't matter to me. You failed the test, Twilight. 106 00:09:44,850 --> 00:09:46,740 I don't understand! The test…? 107 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:53,320 Not only will you not move on to the next level of your studies, you won't continue your studies at all. 108 00:09:53,820 --> 00:09:58,320 But…you didn't say anything about no longer being your student if I failed! 109 00:09:59,880 --> 00:10:01,540 Didn't I? 110 00:10:02,830 --> 00:10:05,000 But… What do I do now?! 111 00:10:10,970 --> 00:10:17,800 ...Twilight! Twilight? Twilight! Twiliiiiight! 112 00:10:19,260 --> 00:10:23,010 I know you told me to stay up there but you were down here for such a long time and you weren't answering and I got worried so I came down here… 113 00:10:23,010 --> 00:10:28,100 …and you were just staring at that wall and… I was calling your name and I couldn't seem to get your attention, and… 114 00:10:28,100 --> 00:10:31,990 What were you looking at? I mean, it's just a wall... 115 00:10:33,990 --> 00:10:41,670 …Ponyville? Well, how did I get… …No! I-I don't want to go! Please, Twilight! Don't make me! 116 00:10:43,030 --> 00:10:47,290 King Sombra's dark magic. A doorway that leads to your worst fear. 117 00:10:47,290 --> 00:10:53,250 You were home… and you told me you didn't need me anymore… You were sending me away… 118 00:10:53,250 --> 00:10:59,390 A fear that will never come to pass. I'm never gonna send you away. And I'm not gonna fail my test! 119 00:11:05,210 --> 00:11:06,710 What's in there? 120 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:11,700 Stairs. Lots and lots of stairs. 121 00:11:16,360 --> 00:11:18,530 Maybe you should come with me this time. 122 00:12:04,710 --> 00:12:06,920 Bravo, Knight Rainbow Dash! 123 00:12:10,040 --> 00:12:15,250 Isn't there… somepony else who could… take over the jousting demonstration with you…? 124 00:12:15,250 --> 00:12:21,590 Tsk! The fate of an entire empire rests on us showing these ponies a good time! 125 00:12:21,590 --> 00:12:25,730 But, you know, if that isn't important to you... 126 00:12:27,730 --> 00:12:34,650 Ok, ok, I'll take it easy on you next time. But not too easy! I've got a reputation to maintain! 127 00:12:44,860 --> 00:12:52,580 What if this is just more of his magic? He makes a door that leads to your worst nightmare… why not a staircase that goes on forever? 128 00:12:57,890 --> 00:12:59,500 Hold onto me. 129 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:01,720 Uh... 130 00:13:23,780 --> 00:13:26,150 Heh, excuse me, pardon me, heheh... 131 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:29,670 I am running out of weaving materials for the traditional crafts booth! 132 00:13:29,670 --> 00:13:32,960 I just made a hat out of 3 pieces of hay and a drinking straw! 133 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,470 I made it work. But still! 134 00:13:35,470 --> 00:13:38,390 We gotta do everything we can to keep this thing goin. 135 00:13:39,390 --> 00:13:44,550 The princess isn't lookin so good. I can't imagine her magic is gonna last much longer. 136 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:49,640 It's gonna be fine. These ponies are gonna power up that crystal heart when the time comes, 137 00:13:49,650 --> 00:13:51,650 and we won't be needin' her magic anyway. 138 00:13:51,650 --> 00:13:55,690 I sure hope that time comes soon. Even I can't keep this party going forever. 139 00:14:09,460 --> 00:14:11,250 This isn't the crystal heart! 140 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:16,460 - Oh, of course it isn't! The real one is- - on its way! 141 00:14:16,460 --> 00:14:21,290 I was going to say "being polished" to buy us some more time... 142 00:14:21,290 --> 00:14:22,430 Oops. 143 00:14:24,890 --> 00:14:26,340 It's him! 144 00:14:26,350 --> 00:14:29,260 Cryystaaal heeeeart! 145 00:14:29,260 --> 00:14:35,820 Whoooa hahaha! I actually studied gravity spells thinking it might be on my test! 146 00:14:35,820 --> 00:14:41,700 Turns out, I -was- prepared for this! Wooohooo! Hahahaha! 147 00:15:10,230 --> 00:15:12,730 The heart…Where's the crystal…? 148 00:15:12,730 --> 00:15:15,110 Here! It rolled over to me when you dropped it! 149 00:15:15,110 --> 00:15:16,150 Don't move! 150 00:15:18,610 --> 00:15:20,950 You can move, just not toward me! 151 00:15:26,030 --> 00:15:29,650 How could I have been so foolish? I was just so eager to get it… 152 00:15:29,660 --> 00:15:31,960 And when I saw what was going on outside, I... 153 00:15:32,070 --> 00:15:33,710 You have to get out of there, Twilight! 154 00:15:33,710 --> 00:15:36,420 You have to be the one who brings the crystal heart to Princess Cadence! 155 00:15:36,420 --> 00:15:39,090 If you don't, you'll fail Celestia's test! 156 00:15:39,090 --> 00:15:41,880 King Sombra is already attacking the empire. 157 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:44,590 He could reach the crystal ponies at any moment. 158 00:15:44,590 --> 00:15:48,590 Reach Princess Cadence, my brother, my friends... 159 00:15:48,600 --> 00:15:51,550 There may not be enough time for me to find a way to escape… 160 00:15:57,260 --> 00:16:00,360 You have to be the one to bring the crystal heart to the fair! 161 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:04,160 - Me? But twilight-! - Go. - But- - Go!! 162 00:16:12,460 --> 00:16:15,750 Now don't y'all worry your pretty little crystal heads! 163 00:16:15,750 --> 00:16:19,090 The real crystal heart will be here any second! 164 00:16:19,090 --> 00:16:21,260 I don't know if they believe you... 165 00:16:21,260 --> 00:16:23,420 Don't know if I believe me... 166 00:16:31,510 --> 00:16:34,630 He's back! I can't take it! Aaah! 167 00:16:36,940 --> 00:16:37,860 King Sombra… 168 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:42,570 Myyy cryyysstaaaal slaaaaaves... 169 00:16:47,780 --> 00:16:50,320 - Hey! Up here! - Spike? 170 00:16:50,330 --> 00:16:51,730 I got the crystal heart! 171 00:16:53,400 --> 00:16:56,070 Thaaat isss miiiine! 172 00:17:06,010 --> 00:17:07,970 Spikeywikey!! 173 00:17:24,690 --> 00:17:25,530 Huh? 174 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:33,030 Behold! The crystal princess! 175 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:41,340 The crystal heart has returned. Use the light and love within you to ensure that King Sombra does not. 176 00:17:52,880 --> 00:17:57,760 What? No… No! Stop! 177 00:18:08,780 --> 00:18:10,360 Ooooh! 178 00:18:53,070 --> 00:18:54,070 ♪sigh♪ Good job, Spike. 179 00:19:00,860 --> 00:19:06,250 Ah, I do so wish it was permanent! Did you see how my mane just absolutely sparkled? 180 00:19:06,250 --> 00:19:09,590 But good things are better when they're a rarity… 181 00:19:09,590 --> 00:19:10,550 Aww! 182 00:19:10,550 --> 00:19:12,760 Everything's going to be OK. 183 00:19:12,760 --> 00:19:18,050 You've gotta stop saving my rump like this, it's starting to get embarrassing. 184 00:19:18,050 --> 00:19:18,060 Não fui eu quem te salvou, no final das contas. Foi o Spike. Você tem que parar de ficar me salvando desse jeito, está começando a me deixar constrangido. 185 00:19:18,060 --> 00:19:21,260 It wasn't me who saved you in the end. It was Spike. 186 00:19:21,260 --> 00:19:24,400 It's just a test. Maybe she'll let you retake it. 187 00:19:24,610 --> 00:19:26,900 I don't think she's going to give me a new test. 188 00:19:32,030 --> 00:19:36,190 Keep it together buddy…Gotta stay strong…for Twilight! 189 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:37,780 It's beautiful. 190 00:19:37,780 --> 00:19:42,320 I wish it had been me who ultimately made it so. But it wasn't. 191 00:19:42,320 --> 00:19:46,840 Twilight, as I understand it, Spike brought Princess Cadence the crystal heart 193 00:19:50,630 --> 00:19:58,050 You weren't willing to risk the future of the citizens of the Crystal Empire in an effort to guarantee your own. 194 00:19:58,050 --> 00:20:02,300 Far better that I have a student who understands the meaning of self-sacrifice 195 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:05,690 than one who only looks out for her best interests. 196 00:20:05,690 --> 00:20:07,300 Does this mean... 197 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:17,110 She's totally gonna lose it! *hyperventilating* Keep it together buddy…I gotta stay strong…for Twilight! 198 00:20:19,110 --> 00:20:21,250 -I passed! -Yeah! Alright! Haha! 199 00:20:26,170 --> 00:20:33,670 [You were prepared to do your best Had what it takes to pass the test] 200 00:20:33,670 --> 00:20:42,300 [All those doubts you can dismiss Turns out you were prepared for this!] 201 00:20:43,170 --> 00:20:45,760 [You clearly have just what it takes] 202 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:49,360 [To pass a test with such high stakes!] 203 00:20:50,260 --> 00:20:53,780 [We knew for sure you would prevail] 204 00:20:53,780 --> 00:20:57,110 [Since when does Twilight Sparkle ever fail?] 205 00:20:57,730 --> 00:21:04,820 [All those doubts that you can dismiss Trust yourself and you cannot miss] 206 00:21:04,820 --> 00:21:12,290 [Turns out you were…] [Turns out I was...] 207 00:21:12,300 --> 00:21:20,220 [Turns out you were…] [Prepared for this!] 208 00:21:24,190 --> 00:21:28,500 Aheheh! Yeah! I knew everything was gonna be fine! Ha… …ugh. 209 00:21:35,150 --> 00:21:38,200 Captions courtesy of Hyp ~