1 00:00:23,532 --> 00:00:25,548 Let's go through this one more time. 2 00:00:25,548 --> 00:00:28,597 We've been over it like a million times, Twilight! 3 00:00:28,598 --> 00:00:33,546 We found all six keys, defeated Tirek, and got this sweet castle! 4 00:00:33,546 --> 00:00:34,568 End of story. 5 00:00:34,568 --> 00:00:36,527 Yes, but why? 6 00:00:36,527 --> 00:00:37,573 I dunno, sugarcube. 7 00:00:37,573 --> 00:00:41,501 Maybe it's just your new house and there ain't nothin' more to it than that. 8 00:00:41,502 --> 00:00:44,541 I must say, speaking strictly on aesthetics, 9 00:00:44,541 --> 00:00:46,561 there really doesn't need to be more to it. 10 00:00:46,561 --> 00:00:49,516 It's all simply divine! 11 00:00:49,516 --> 00:00:51,566 I agree with Twilight… And Rarity. 12 00:00:51,566 --> 00:00:54,527 And Applejack. And Rainbow Dash. And Pinkie Pie. 13 00:00:54,527 --> 00:00:56,527 Oh, and probably Spike. 14 00:00:56,592 --> 00:00:58,576 As Princess, I've been chosen to spread 15 00:00:58,576 --> 00:01:01,503 the magic of friendship across Equestria. 16 00:01:01,503 --> 00:01:02,574 So why would the Tree of Harmony want us 17 00:01:02,575 --> 00:01:04,565 to sit in a castle in Ponyville? 18 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:06,549 It doesn't make any sense. 19 00:01:31,541 --> 00:01:32,578 Is that new? 20 00:01:33,548 --> 00:01:34,578 I like it. 21 00:02:16,951 --> 00:02:18,934 This is incredible! 22 00:02:18,934 --> 00:02:20,923 It's got all of Equestria! 23 00:02:20,923 --> 00:02:21,956 Hi, Mom and Dad! 24 00:02:44,901 --> 00:02:46,917 But, if this is Ponyville, 25 00:02:46,917 --> 00:02:48,962 why are our cutie marks over there? 26 00:02:48,962 --> 00:02:52,940 I don't know. But it seems like the map wants us to find out. 27 00:02:52,940 --> 00:02:56,902 The Tree, the chest, this castle, and now the map. 28 00:02:56,902 --> 00:02:57,993 How can we not follow it? 29 00:02:57,993 --> 00:02:59,983 Y'know what? 30 00:02:59,983 --> 00:03:03,969 There's a ton of room for dangerous adventure along that route. 31 00:03:03,969 --> 00:03:04,977 Count me in! 32 00:03:04,977 --> 00:03:07,928 Aw, shoot, I reckon you're right. 33 00:03:07,928 --> 00:03:10,977 Well, I was planning on organizing my baking sheets, 34 00:03:10,977 --> 00:03:11,973 but okay! 35 00:03:12,934 --> 00:03:13,963 Very well. 36 00:03:17,965 --> 00:03:19,995 Maybe I'll just stay here with Spike. 37 00:03:19,995 --> 00:03:20,997 Awesome! 38 00:03:20,997 --> 00:03:22,995 Me and Big Mac have a huge weekend ahead of us 39 00:03:22,995 --> 00:03:25,946 talkin' hoofball, and… And trading hoofball cards, 40 00:03:25,946 --> 00:03:27,958 and arguing about hoofball stats… 41 00:03:27,958 --> 00:03:29,951 O-o-on second thought, 42 00:03:29,951 --> 00:03:31,965 m-m-maybe I'd better go with them. 43 00:03:31,965 --> 00:03:33,924 In case they need me. 44 00:03:33,924 --> 00:03:35,949 Looks like it's time for a road trip. 45 00:03:37,920 --> 00:03:38,993 Well, suit yourself. 46 00:03:38,993 --> 00:03:40,989 But he's got a Hawk Fetlock rookie card 47 00:03:40,989 --> 00:03:44,949 I'm planning to sweet-talk right into these hot little claws. 48 00:04:20,941 --> 00:04:23,922 That's it! That's the place on the map! 49 00:04:23,922 --> 00:04:25,987 Right, let's get down there and find the spa. 50 00:04:26,929 --> 00:04:29,929 Wait, we don't know why the map sent us here. 51 00:04:29,929 --> 00:04:30,982 We shouldn't just walk right in. 52 00:04:30,982 --> 00:04:32,933 It could be dangerous. 53 00:04:32,933 --> 00:04:34,915 Yes! 54 00:04:34,915 --> 00:04:36,922 Stay behind me, everypony! 55 00:04:36,922 --> 00:04:37,999 I'm on it! 56 00:04:37,999 --> 00:04:39,937 Careful, Pinkie. 57 00:05:00,914 --> 00:05:02,933 This is where the map sent us? 58 00:05:02,933 --> 00:05:05,964 It looks like the most boring place in Equestria. 59 00:05:05,964 --> 00:05:08,991 It's just an ordinary village full of ordinary pony folk. 60 00:05:09,942 --> 00:05:12,979 It could certainly use a few more architectural flourishes. 61 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:15,938 Or any architectural flourishes. 62 00:05:15,938 --> 00:05:17,944 I think it's lovely. 63 00:05:17,944 --> 00:05:19,993 I don't like it. I don't like it one bit. 64 00:05:19,993 --> 00:05:22,958 I know smiles. And those smiles? 65 00:05:22,958 --> 00:05:24,907 They're just not right. 66 00:05:24,907 --> 00:05:27,975 Forget the smiles. Look at the cutie marks. 67 00:05:31,996 --> 00:05:34,924 Okay, that's weird. 68 00:05:39,713 --> 00:05:41,784 An entire village with the same cutie mark? 69 00:05:41,784 --> 00:05:43,719 How can that be? 70 00:05:43,719 --> 00:05:46,743 I bet there's some sort of horrific monster behind it. 71 00:05:46,743 --> 00:05:47,785 What makes you say that? 72 00:05:47,785 --> 00:05:51,751 'Cause fighting a horrific monster would be super-awesome! 73 00:05:51,751 --> 00:05:54,739 I reckon we just oughta head into the town and talk to some locals, 74 00:05:54,739 --> 00:05:55,772 find out what's going on. 75 00:05:55,772 --> 00:05:58,704 Great idea, AJ! Let's go! 76 00:05:59,751 --> 00:06:02,767 Those smiles are bad news! 77 00:06:07,754 --> 00:06:08,761 Welcome! 78 00:06:08,761 --> 00:06:10,784 Welcome! 79 00:06:09,773 --> 00:06:10,784 Welcome! 80 00:06:10,784 --> 00:06:13,719 Welcome! 81 00:06:12,705 --> 00:06:13,719 Welcome! 82 00:06:13,719 --> 00:06:14,743 Welcome! 83 00:06:14,743 --> 00:06:15,742 Welcome! 84 00:06:16,703 --> 00:06:19,779 This must be the most pleasant place in Equestria. 85 00:06:19,779 --> 00:06:21,705 Welcome! 86 00:06:22,755 --> 00:06:24,759 Thanks a lot, map! 87 00:06:25,734 --> 00:06:26,773 Welcome! 88 00:06:26,773 --> 00:06:30,730 Pardon my forwardness, but are you an alicorn? 89 00:06:31,722 --> 00:06:33,764 That there is the Princess of Friendship. 90 00:06:33,764 --> 00:06:37,714 Well you certainly come to the right place for friendship. 91 00:06:37,714 --> 00:06:39,722 What brings you to town? 92 00:06:39,722 --> 00:06:41,769 We are not entirely sure. 93 00:06:41,769 --> 00:06:45,732 I see. Well all are welcome here in our little village. 94 00:06:45,732 --> 00:06:48,773 My name is Double Diamond and this is Party Favor. 95 00:06:48,773 --> 00:06:51,722 Howdy, Double Diamond. I'm Applejack. 96 00:06:51,722 --> 00:06:53,764 And this here is Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, 97 00:06:53,764 --> 00:06:55,782 Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle. 98 00:06:57,707 --> 00:07:00,778 And you all have your own unique cutie marks. 99 00:07:01,770 --> 00:07:04,755 If you don't mind, has there been a sort of… 100 00:07:04,755 --> 00:07:06,725 trouble here, lately? 101 00:07:06,725 --> 00:07:07,711 Trouble? 102 00:07:07,711 --> 00:07:10,782 Why, I don't think we've ever had trouble in our little village. 103 00:07:10,782 --> 00:07:13,707 It's true. You will see. 104 00:07:13,707 --> 00:07:15,746 Perhaps you'd care to speak to our founder, 105 00:07:15,746 --> 00:07:17,746 Starlight Glimmer. 106 00:07:17,746 --> 00:07:22,747 I wish every pony in Equestria was as friendly as these ponies are. 107 00:07:22,747 --> 00:07:24,747 I've got my eye on them. 108 00:07:24,747 --> 00:07:26,790 Something is rotten in... 109 00:07:26,790 --> 00:07:29,775 whatever the name of this village is that we are right now! 110 00:07:32,702 --> 00:07:35,728 Starlight. We have some new visitors. 111 00:07:40,731 --> 00:07:41,768 Be ready to fight. 112 00:07:41,768 --> 00:07:44,704 We don't know what's gonna come through that door. 113 00:07:45,790 --> 00:07:47,756 Welcome! 114 00:07:47,756 --> 00:07:50,717 I'm so pleased to have you here. 115 00:07:52,746 --> 00:07:55,719 This is Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, 116 00:07:55,719 --> 00:07:58,757 Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle. 117 00:08:01,785 --> 00:08:06,768 Forgive my bluntness, but I'm assuming it's Princess Twilight Sparkle? 118 00:08:06,768 --> 00:08:09,767 We don't get many alicorns around here. 119 00:08:09,767 --> 00:08:12,752 Yes. But Twilight is fine. 120 00:08:13,711 --> 00:08:16,750 So, how did you hear of our little village? 121 00:08:16,750 --> 00:08:18,744 It's kind of a long story. 122 00:08:18,744 --> 00:08:20,744 Let's just say, we found it on the map. 123 00:08:20,744 --> 00:08:23,730 Technically, it's a tree-chest-castle-map. 124 00:08:25,773 --> 00:08:29,735 Well, however you found us, we are happy to have you. 125 00:08:29,735 --> 00:08:31,719 We are happy to have anypony 126 00:08:31,719 --> 00:08:36,701 who wants to experience true friendship for the first time. 127 00:08:36,701 --> 00:08:37,703 Say what? 128 00:08:37,703 --> 00:08:41,718 Oh, indeed. That's what so unique about our village, you see. 129 00:08:41,718 --> 00:08:43,793 Around here we don't flaunt our special talents 130 00:08:43,793 --> 00:08:47,762 because we don't have any special talents to flaunt. 131 00:08:47,762 --> 00:08:50,721 Is that why you all have those cutie marks? 132 00:08:50,771 --> 00:08:52,793 Perhaps, it would be easier to understand 133 00:08:52,793 --> 00:08:55,759 if I gave you a tour of the village. 134 00:08:57,777 --> 00:09:01,736 Heads high, ponies! Marching proud! 135 00:09:01,737 --> 00:09:04,743 All together now! Everyone of you! 136 00:09:04,745 --> 00:09:07,715 Nopony left behind! 137 00:09:08,706 --> 00:09:10,791 Life is so grand in our town 138 00:09:10,792 --> 00:09:13,794 We're always filled with cheer 139 00:09:13,794 --> 00:09:16,799 We never have to look around 140 00:09:16,799 --> 00:09:19,784 To know that we're all here 141 00:09:19,784 --> 00:09:23,726 In our town, in our town 142 00:09:23,726 --> 00:09:25,786 We don't have to wait 143 00:09:25,786 --> 00:09:29,718 To find out that our destiny 144 00:09:29,718 --> 00:09:31,714 Is just to emulate 145 00:09:31,714 --> 00:09:33,789 Let's see those big, happy smiles! 146 00:09:33,789 --> 00:09:36,770 Life is a smile in our town 147 00:09:36,770 --> 00:09:39,778 Our cutie marks the same 148 00:09:39,778 --> 00:09:42,778 Because we do not separate 149 00:09:42,778 --> 00:09:45,767 Ourselves by more than name 150 00:09:45,767 --> 00:09:49,708 In our town, in our town 151 00:09:49,708 --> 00:09:52,712 We dare not compete 152 00:09:52,712 --> 00:09:55,714 Winning only breeds the worst 153 00:09:55,714 --> 00:09:57,714 Ego-filled conceit 154 00:09:57,714 --> 00:10:00,719 You see? Now everypony wins! 155 00:10:01,726 --> 00:10:04,727 Life is a joy in our town 156 00:10:04,727 --> 00:10:07,731 We're all equal here 157 00:10:07,731 --> 00:10:10,714 No one is superior 158 00:10:10,714 --> 00:10:13,703 And no one shakes in fear 159 00:10:13,703 --> 00:10:16,742 In our town, in our town 160 00:10:16,742 --> 00:10:19,746 We work as a team 161 00:10:19,746 --> 00:10:22,748 You can't have a nightmare 162 00:10:22,748 --> 00:10:24,778 If you never dream 163 00:10:27,706 --> 00:10:29,771 Other ponies argue 164 00:10:29,771 --> 00:10:32,778 Do you ever wonder why? 165 00:10:32,778 --> 00:10:36,700 When you think your talent's special 166 00:10:36,700 --> 00:10:38,773 You don't see eye-to-eye 167 00:10:38,773 --> 00:10:42,704 There's just too many differences 168 00:10:42,704 --> 00:10:45,707 That lead to disarray 169 00:10:45,707 --> 00:10:48,714 But when you learn to act as one 170 00:10:48,714 --> 00:10:51,701 It's like a holiday 171 00:10:51,701 --> 00:10:54,740 In our town, in our town 172 00:10:54,740 --> 00:10:57,743 We don't complicate 173 00:10:57,743 --> 00:11:00,747 When you learn to simplify 174 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:03,746 Life is oh, so great 175 00:11:03,746 --> 00:11:06,756 Join in our utopia 176 00:11:06,756 --> 00:11:09,757 Come out of the dark 177 00:11:09,757 --> 00:11:12,763 Banded by equality 178 00:11:12,763 --> 00:11:14,788 By our cutie mark! 179 00:11:20,731 --> 00:11:21,773 You kiddin, right? 180 00:11:21,773 --> 00:11:24,767 Give up your cutie marks? No way! 181 00:11:24,767 --> 00:11:27,701 Rainbow Dash don't be so rude. 182 00:11:27,701 --> 00:11:28,771 I don't think we shouldn't judge them. 183 00:11:28,771 --> 00:11:31,745 They seems perfectly happy with their choise. 184 00:11:31,745 --> 00:11:34,766 Don't belive their smiles, Fluttershy. 185 00:11:34,767 --> 00:11:38,760 I'm sorry, I guess we're just a little confused by all of this. 186 00:11:38,760 --> 00:11:41,767 We have no judgments here in our village. 187 00:11:41,767 --> 00:11:44,744 Each of us was confused once as well, 188 00:11:44,744 --> 00:11:47,781 blinded by the false promise of our cutie marks. 189 00:11:47,781 --> 00:11:48,797 Whoa whoa whoa! 190 00:11:48,797 --> 00:11:50,777 Is she for real? 191 00:11:51,757 --> 00:11:53,733 When we were sent to this village, 192 00:11:53,733 --> 00:11:55,748 we assumed it was to help in some way. 193 00:11:55,748 --> 00:11:56,732 But… 194 00:11:56,732 --> 00:11:59,739 Well, it doesn't seem like you need any help. 195 00:11:59,775 --> 00:12:03,705 Have you considered perhaps that you might have been sent here 196 00:12:03,705 --> 00:12:05,776 so we could help you? 197 00:12:06,798 --> 00:12:11,778 After all, nopony has ever come to our village and wanted to leave! 198 00:12:11,778 --> 00:12:14,718 Why should you be any different? 199 00:12:14,751 --> 00:12:17,756 But that is entirely your choice. 200 00:12:17,756 --> 00:12:21,738 Please, enjoy our little corner of Equestria. 201 00:12:21,738 --> 00:12:23,711 We're all quite fond of it. 202 00:12:23,711 --> 00:12:25,765 No doubt you will be as well. 203 00:12:25,765 --> 00:12:30,703 Double Diamond, please help our guests with whatever they might need! 204 00:12:30,703 --> 00:12:31,787 Of course. 205 00:12:35,771 --> 00:12:41,700 Well, this will certainly provide a boost to our little community. 206 00:12:41,700 --> 00:12:46,733 When the rest of Equestria sees that a princess gave up her cutie mark to join us, 207 00:12:46,733 --> 00:12:51,718 they'll finally understand what we're trying to accomplish. 208 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,803 Welcome! 209 00:12:54,836 --> 00:12:55,826 Welcome! 210 00:12:55,855 --> 00:12:56,886 Welcome! 211 00:12:57,837 --> 00:13:01,839 A cutie mark is a representation of a pony's unique talents and skills. 212 00:13:01,839 --> 00:13:03,800 How is it possible to- 213 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,877 What in the name of Equestria is that?! 214 00:13:06,825 --> 00:13:07,853 Welcome! 215 00:13:07,853 --> 00:13:09,871 Care to sample some local fashion? 216 00:13:09,871 --> 00:13:11,885 We've got cloaks this month! 217 00:13:16,808 --> 00:13:20,805 Perhaps another time, good sir, thank you… 218 00:13:22,896 --> 00:13:25,828 No wonder nopony's wearing anything! 219 00:13:25,828 --> 00:13:26,853 Really, girls! 220 00:13:26,853 --> 00:13:28,881 They may do things a bit differently than we're used to, 221 00:13:28,881 --> 00:13:31,801 but that's no reason to be rude! 222 00:13:31,801 --> 00:13:35,821 No, the reason to be rude is that they all keep staring at us! 223 00:13:36,835 --> 00:13:37,873 Need something? 224 00:13:39,812 --> 00:13:41,815 No! We're good! 225 00:13:41,815 --> 00:13:42,845 Fluttershy is right. 226 00:13:42,845 --> 00:13:45,826 If we're going to get to the bottom of why the map sent us here, 227 00:13:45,826 --> 00:13:47,812 we'll need the help of these ponies. 228 00:13:47,812 --> 00:13:49,806 I think we ran off to the end of Equestria 229 00:13:49,806 --> 00:13:51,825 before we even knew what that map was! 230 00:13:51,825 --> 00:13:55,857 If we were at the end of Equestria, we'd be sitting on a big 'A'! 231 00:13:55,857 --> 00:13:56,846 Get it? 232 00:13:56,846 --> 00:13:59,862 Oh please, Miss Pie! This is hardly the time for jokes! 233 00:13:59,862 --> 00:14:02,810 We've come all this way and for what? 234 00:14:02,810 --> 00:14:03,844 Maybe you're right. 235 00:14:03,844 --> 00:14:07,815 But we're here now, and it sure feels like something's wrong. 236 00:14:07,815 --> 00:14:09,850 That and two bits'll get you a cup of cider. 237 00:14:09,850 --> 00:14:11,812 Is this a bad time? 238 00:14:11,812 --> 00:14:14,811 We shouldn't be bickering like this in front of our new friends. 239 00:14:14,811 --> 00:14:17,849 Really, Applejack, you're almost as bad as Rainbow Dash! 240 00:14:17,849 --> 00:14:19,839 Don't drag me into this! 241 00:14:21,806 --> 00:14:22,866 Is your friendship ending? 242 00:14:22,866 --> 00:14:24,807 Are you crazy?! 243 00:14:24,807 --> 00:14:27,823 We'd never let a disagreement get in the way of food! 244 00:14:27,823 --> 00:14:30,853 O-kay, well, my name is Sugar Belle. 245 00:14:30,853 --> 00:14:31,889 What can I bring you? 246 00:14:31,889 --> 00:14:33,893 We have muffins… 247 00:14:40,803 --> 00:14:42,878 Then I guess we'll take six muffins! 248 00:14:42,878 --> 00:14:44,849 Make that twelve! 249 00:14:44,849 --> 00:14:46,887 What? I'm hungry! 250 00:14:47,810 --> 00:14:48,804 Come on, girls. 251 00:14:48,804 --> 00:14:49,853 We've got to stick together. 252 00:14:49,853 --> 00:14:53,806 It doesn't matter what happened before, we're here now. 253 00:14:53,806 --> 00:14:54,868 I guess you're right. 254 00:14:54,868 --> 00:14:58,833 And the sooner we figure out why, the sooner we can go home. 255 00:14:59,812 --> 00:15:00,870 Forgive me for overhearing, 256 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:03,859 but just a moment ago you were disagreeing, 257 00:15:03,859 --> 00:15:06,821 and now it sounds like you're… agreeing. 258 00:15:06,869 --> 00:15:07,879 Uh-huh. 259 00:15:08,814 --> 00:15:11,883 Well, you had such differing opinions – and cutie marks. 260 00:15:11,883 --> 00:15:15,826 We have differing opinions all the time, darling! 261 00:15:15,826 --> 00:15:17,868 But you look like you're friends. 262 00:15:17,868 --> 00:15:18,887 We are friends! 263 00:15:18,887 --> 00:15:21,861 A simple disagreement wouldn't change that! 264 00:15:22,855 --> 00:15:25,895 I'm sorry, I'm just having a hard time understanding. 265 00:15:25,895 --> 00:15:30,833 Different talents lead to different opinions which lead to bitterness and misery. 266 00:15:30,833 --> 00:15:31,850 So… 267 00:15:31,850 --> 00:15:33,859 why aren't you bitter, and… 268 00:15:38,871 --> 00:15:40,831 Good… 269 00:15:40,871 --> 00:15:41,876 It's all right. 270 00:15:41,876 --> 00:15:43,884 I know I'm not a very good baker… 271 00:15:43,884 --> 00:15:47,873 At least, I know I'm not any better than anypony else in the village. 272 00:15:49,863 --> 00:15:52,890 Well, I… hope you enjoy our little village! 273 00:15:55,809 --> 00:15:56,854 Come inside before you go! 274 00:15:56,854 --> 00:15:58,825 Meet me downstairs! 275 00:16:02,854 --> 00:16:05,861 Okay, that was weird too. 276 00:16:05,888 --> 00:16:09,811 Let's all sit here and eat these muffins, and act normal. 277 00:16:09,811 --> 00:16:11,812 I think we're being watched. 278 00:16:14,878 --> 00:16:15,896 You think? 279 00:16:15,896 --> 00:16:17,848 No, not like that! 280 00:16:17,848 --> 00:16:20,870 I mean somepony here doesn't want us talking to Sugar Belle. 281 00:16:25,842 --> 00:16:26,868 I got an idea. 282 00:16:26,868 --> 00:16:28,880 But you gotta eat all of them muffins, Pinkie! 283 00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:29,866 Me?! 284 00:16:29,866 --> 00:16:30,891 Why me?! 285 00:16:30,891 --> 00:16:33,804 You got a stronger stomach than any of us, 286 00:16:33,804 --> 00:16:35,840 and that filly in there might be our best chance at findin' out 287 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:37,857 what the hay is goin' on round here. 288 00:16:50,835 --> 00:16:54,854 I can't believe you ate all our muffins, Pinkie Pie! 289 00:16:54,854 --> 00:16:58,817 We best go inside and get some more! 290 00:16:59,816 --> 00:17:00,883 Nice work, Pinkie. 291 00:17:04,825 --> 00:17:07,850 I've accidentally eaten cardboard tastier than that… 292 00:17:07,884 --> 00:17:08,886 Hello? 293 00:17:08,886 --> 00:17:10,809 Sugar Belle? 294 00:17:10,809 --> 00:17:11,833 Thank you for coming! 295 00:17:14,820 --> 00:17:16,813 Why did you want us to come down here? 296 00:17:16,813 --> 00:17:18,893 So nopony could see what's about to happen. 297 00:17:26,817 --> 00:17:28,838 Are you really the Princess of Friendship? 298 00:17:28,838 --> 00:17:30,836 Do you know Princess Celestia? 299 00:17:30,836 --> 00:17:32,883 I love your cutie mark! 300 00:17:32,883 --> 00:17:35,809 How can you be friends with different cutie marks? 301 00:17:35,809 --> 00:17:36,891 Don't you end up hating each other? 302 00:17:36,891 --> 00:17:39,897 Oh, look at this one! This one's great too! 303 00:17:39,897 --> 00:17:44,811 I'd love to have my special talent back even just for a day! 304 00:17:44,811 --> 00:17:47,828 Make something besides those disgusting muffins… 305 00:17:47,828 --> 00:17:48,888 So what's stopping you? 306 00:17:48,888 --> 00:17:50,888 Go get your cutie marks back! 307 00:17:50,888 --> 00:17:52,840 Daydreaming is one thing, 308 00:17:52,840 --> 00:17:55,874 but you mean… actually having it put back on? 309 00:17:55,874 --> 00:17:57,884 That seems extreme. 310 00:17:58,894 --> 00:18:01,806 I'm not sure Starlight would like that. 311 00:18:01,806 --> 00:18:03,893 She wants us all to be happy in our sameness. 312 00:18:03,893 --> 00:18:07,843 How do you take somepony's cutie mark, anyway? 313 00:18:07,843 --> 00:18:10,899 The Cutie Unmarking is a beautiful experience! 314 00:18:10,899 --> 00:18:13,839 Starlight uses the Staff of Sameness 315 00:18:13,839 --> 00:18:16,889 to magically take them away and replace them with these. 316 00:18:17,886 --> 00:18:20,893 But nopony should keep you from your cutie mark. 317 00:18:20,893 --> 00:18:23,894 It represents such an essential part of who you are. 318 00:18:23,894 --> 00:18:25,877 Oh, we're not kept from them. 319 00:18:25,877 --> 00:18:27,884 They're in the vault up in the caves. 320 00:18:27,884 --> 00:18:29,880 We can visit them any time we like 321 00:18:29,880 --> 00:18:33,870 to remind us of the heartache of a life with special talents. 322 00:18:35,844 --> 00:18:37,844 Can we visit this cave? 323 00:18:40,852 --> 00:18:44,811 I'm delighted you're interested in our cutie mark vault. 324 00:18:44,811 --> 00:18:49,873 We hope someday every pony in Equestria will make a pilgrimage here to our little village 325 00:18:49,873 --> 00:18:51,894 to have theirs removed too, 326 00:18:51,894 --> 00:18:53,814 and our message of- 327 00:18:53,814 --> 00:18:55,814 This must be the reason we're here. 328 00:18:55,814 --> 00:18:56,867 Pilgrimaging? 329 00:18:56,867 --> 00:18:57,848 No. 330 00:18:57,848 --> 00:19:00,802 Helping those ponies get their cutie marks back! 331 00:19:00,802 --> 00:19:01,895 Oh, are you sure, Twilight? 332 00:19:01,895 --> 00:19:06,817 Maybe they miss them a little, but even they didn't seem all that unhappy. 333 00:19:06,817 --> 00:19:08,812 Then why did they want to meet us in secret? 334 00:19:08,812 --> 00:19:11,892 And why did they ask us not to tell Starlight who told us about the vault? 335 00:19:11,892 --> 00:19:14,800 Something's not right. 336 00:19:14,800 --> 00:19:15,888 Just through here! 337 00:19:19,830 --> 00:19:20,869 Behold! 338 00:19:23,893 --> 00:19:26,832 Our cutie mark vault! 339 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:32,884 I've never seen anything like it! 340 00:19:32,884 --> 00:19:36,899 And here is the Staff of Sameness. 341 00:19:36,899 --> 00:19:41,835 It was one of the great Mage Metalbrook's nine enchanted items. 342 00:19:41,835 --> 00:19:44,854 We are incredibly fortunate to have it here. 343 00:19:44,854 --> 00:19:49,815 This is the tool that allows us to free ourselves from our marks! 344 00:19:49,887 --> 00:19:54,870 I'm curious, how did the subject of the vault come up? 345 00:19:54,870 --> 00:19:57,887 Oh, some ponies were telling us how much they missed their cutie marks, and- 346 00:19:57,887 --> 00:19:58,857 Pinkie! 347 00:19:58,894 --> 00:19:59,888 Oops… 348 00:20:00,829 --> 00:20:02,816 Were they? 349 00:20:02,816 --> 00:20:07,873 Well, it seems you inspire all sorts of free thinking, don't you? 350 00:20:08,809 --> 00:20:13,826 Oh, we, we certainly didn't intend to cause any disruptions to your charming little- 351 00:20:13,826 --> 00:20:14,830 Good. 352 00:20:14,830 --> 00:20:17,854 Let's just make sure of that, shall we? 353 00:20:20,868 --> 00:20:21,879 It's a trap! 354 00:21:00,827 --> 00:21:03,863 I don't blame you for what you tried to do here today. 355 00:21:03,863 --> 00:21:08,817 You've spent your whole lives thinking those marks are a good thing. 356 00:21:08,817 --> 00:21:09,854 Give them back! 357 00:21:09,854 --> 00:21:14,853 Well, now you can spend the rest of your lives here, with us! 358 00:21:14,853 --> 00:21:21,800 And we'll teach you just how better life can be without your cutie marks! 359 00:21:54,811 --> 00:22:00,821 Timing adjusted by: Rossa89