1 00:00:00,701 --> 00:00:05,037 ♪ [eerie music] 2 00:00:05,039 --> 00:00:10,610 ? 3 00:00:10,612 --> 00:00:11,511 [slurp] 4 00:00:11,513 --> 00:00:12,879 The last time I was here, 5 00:00:12,881 --> 00:00:16,082 I woke them and ended up with a mane full of bats! 6 00:00:16,084 --> 00:00:19,285 [sigh] Thanks for being my basket holder, Spike. 7 00:00:19,287 --> 00:00:22,221 Basket holder? I thought I was your bodyguard. 8 00:00:22,223 --> 00:00:25,291 What? Oh yes, yes. That of course, too. 9 00:00:26,994 --> 00:00:29,629 Oh for once I wish unicorn magic wasn't so... 10 00:00:29,631 --> 00:00:30,897 luminescent. 11 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,902 Spike, you'll wake the bats! Turn that off! 12 00:00:35,904 --> 00:00:38,938 I can't! Oooh! 13 00:00:38,940 --> 00:00:39,972 [gasp] 14 00:00:39,974 --> 00:00:41,007 [squeaks] 15 00:00:43,544 --> 00:00:46,879 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 16 00:00:46,881 --> 00:00:48,814 ♪ Aaaahhh 17 00:00:48,816 --> 00:00:50,883 ♪ My little Pony 18 00:00:50,885 --> 00:00:53,286 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 19 00:00:53,288 --> 00:00:55,154 ♪ My Little Pony 20 00:00:55,156 --> 00:00:57,757 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 21 00:00:57,759 --> 00:00:59,825 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ Tons of fun 22 00:00:59,827 --> 00:01:01,994 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 23 00:01:01,996 --> 00:01:04,130 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ it's an easy feat 24 00:01:04,132 --> 00:01:06,132 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 25 00:01:06,134 --> 00:01:08,267 ♪ To have my little pony 26 00:01:08,269 --> 00:01:13,039 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends♪ ♪ 27 00:01:13,041 --> 00:01:14,807 ? 28 00:01:19,581 --> 00:01:21,348 Twilight: I'm so glad you two could come. 29 00:01:21,350 --> 00:01:23,617 Of course. We so rarely get a chance 30 00:01:23,619 --> 00:01:25,252 to relax and just visit. 31 00:01:25,254 --> 00:01:27,821 There's usually some crisis we have to deal with. 32 00:01:27,823 --> 00:01:30,657 Somepony always needs our help. But today-- 33 00:01:30,659 --> 00:01:35,062 HELP! Twilight! There's something wrong with Spike! 34 00:01:37,765 --> 00:01:39,333 Twilight: What's wrong? 35 00:01:39,335 --> 00:01:42,069 I don't know! [grunt] All of the sudden 36 00:01:42,071 --> 00:01:45,105 my scales just started glowing and burning. 37 00:01:45,107 --> 00:01:47,374 Little is known about dragon culture, 38 00:01:47,376 --> 00:01:50,210 but this is a phenomenon we've seen before. 39 00:01:50,212 --> 00:01:52,946 It is the Call of The Dragon Lord. 40 00:01:52,948 --> 00:01:55,182 Dragons glow whenever the Dragon Lord 41 00:01:55,184 --> 00:01:57,651 has need of them in the Dragonlands. 42 00:01:57,653 --> 00:02:01,355 Great! [groan] How do I make it stop? 43 00:02:01,357 --> 00:02:04,725 The only way to end the summons is to answer it. 44 00:02:04,727 --> 00:02:06,360 You must journey to the Dragonlands 45 00:02:06,362 --> 00:02:08,261 and see what is expected of you. 46 00:02:08,263 --> 00:02:12,099 But the Dragonlands are full of... dragons! 47 00:02:12,101 --> 00:02:13,834 And they're ghastly creatures! 48 00:02:15,703 --> 00:02:17,771 Oh-oh not you of course, Spikey Wikey. 49 00:02:17,773 --> 00:02:19,406 But remember that rotten Garble? 50 00:02:19,408 --> 00:02:21,274 [gulp] How could I forget? 51 00:02:21,276 --> 00:02:24,044 He would have burnt us to a crisp if you weren't there. 52 00:02:24,046 --> 00:02:25,812 If I have to go to the Dragonlands, 53 00:02:25,814 --> 00:02:27,314 would you two come with me? 54 00:02:27,316 --> 00:02:30,651 Oooh! Oh my goodness! I'd love to! We are sadly lacking 55 00:02:30,653 --> 00:02:33,120 any information on dragon culture and customs. 56 00:02:33,122 --> 00:02:35,389 I could research them, maybe even write an article! 57 00:02:35,391 --> 00:02:37,658 This could be my chance to make a great contribution 58 00:02:37,660 --> 00:02:38,925 to the knowledge of Equestria! 59 00:02:41,129 --> 00:02:43,864 And be there for Spike, of course. 60 00:02:43,866 --> 00:02:45,332 Be very careful. 61 00:02:45,334 --> 00:02:47,401 The Dragonlands are particularly dangerous 62 00:02:47,403 --> 00:02:50,937 for ponies. It would be wise to be discreet. 63 00:02:50,939 --> 00:02:53,974 Oh, I'm sure I still have the dragon costume we used 64 00:02:53,976 --> 00:02:56,710 the last time we snuck into the Dragonlands! [giggle] 65 00:02:56,712 --> 00:02:58,111 I think we might want something 66 00:02:58,113 --> 00:02:59,780 a little more practical this time. 67 00:03:00,882 --> 00:03:03,083 [chattering teeth] 68 00:03:03,085 --> 00:03:04,751 Rarity: Well, it may be practical, 69 00:03:04,753 --> 00:03:07,421 but this disguise isn't flattering in the slightest! 70 00:03:07,423 --> 00:03:09,389 Twilight: It's not supposed to be flattering; 71 00:03:09,391 --> 00:03:10,991 it's supposed to blend in! 72 00:03:10,993 --> 00:03:12,159 SHHHH! 73 00:03:12,161 --> 00:03:13,960 [snarl] 74 00:03:18,032 --> 00:03:22,202 Hey, look. It's our old friend, Sparkle Warkle. 75 00:03:22,204 --> 00:03:23,937 It's Spike. 76 00:03:23,939 --> 00:03:27,774 Are you sure your pony friends didn't give you a pony name? 77 00:03:27,776 --> 00:03:30,777 It's nice to see you too, Garble! 78 00:03:30,779 --> 00:03:33,346 I didn't say it was nice to see you. It's not. 79 00:03:33,348 --> 00:03:35,749 I don't like you. 80 00:03:35,751 --> 00:03:38,118 Was I not clear about that? 81 00:03:38,120 --> 00:03:40,087 [sneeze] 82 00:03:40,089 --> 00:03:42,122 Hey! That's my rock. 83 00:03:42,124 --> 00:03:45,392 Oh really? Then why aren't you sitting on it? 84 00:03:45,394 --> 00:03:47,761 [mean laughter] 85 00:03:47,763 --> 00:03:50,363 ♪ [dramatic music] 86 00:03:50,365 --> 00:03:55,902 ? 87 00:03:55,904 --> 00:03:59,806 Dragons of Equestria! Hear me! 88 00:03:59,808 --> 00:04:01,908 I have been Dragon Lord for longer 89 00:04:01,910 --> 00:04:04,211 than many of you can remember. 90 00:04:04,213 --> 00:04:07,314 And my reign has been extraordinary. 91 00:04:08,883 --> 00:04:10,150 AGREE WITH ME! 92 00:04:11,152 --> 00:04:13,854 [All agreeing at once] 93 00:04:13,856 --> 00:04:15,522 Torch! Torch! Torch! 94 00:04:16,891 --> 00:04:18,425 Who is that? 95 00:04:18,427 --> 00:04:20,494 It's Dragon Lord Torch, dummy. 96 00:04:20,496 --> 00:04:22,395 No, next to him. 97 00:04:22,397 --> 00:04:24,798 That's his daughter, Princess Ember. 98 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:26,933 I wouldn't even look at her if I were you. 99 00:04:26,935 --> 00:04:28,435 Unless you want Torch to eat you. 100 00:04:28,437 --> 00:04:30,137 [gulp] 101 00:04:30,139 --> 00:04:33,373 This is fascinating! Dragons are notoriously reckless, 102 00:04:33,375 --> 00:04:35,976 but they do whatever the Dragon Lord says. 103 00:04:35,978 --> 00:04:39,913 Unfortunately, according to dragon law, 104 00:04:39,915 --> 00:04:44,084 it is time for me to step down. Sad, I know. 105 00:04:46,420 --> 00:04:48,054 BE SAD! 106 00:04:48,056 --> 00:04:50,957 [all groaning] 107 00:04:50,959 --> 00:04:53,059 This is why I have summoned you. 108 00:04:53,061 --> 00:04:56,329 To compete for the throne in the Gauntlet of Fire! 109 00:04:56,331 --> 00:04:59,199 [excited shouts] 110 00:04:59,201 --> 00:05:00,367 [teeth chattering] 111 00:05:00,369 --> 00:05:03,203 Whomever has the strength and fortitude 112 00:05:03,205 --> 00:05:06,106 to retrieve this Bloodstone Scepter 113 00:05:06,108 --> 00:05:08,408 from the heart of the Flamecano 114 00:05:08,410 --> 00:05:12,546 will be crowned Lord of the Dragons! 115 00:05:17,585 --> 00:05:19,486 [explosion] 116 00:05:20,221 --> 00:05:21,922 [whoosh] 117 00:05:23,825 --> 00:05:26,593 When the scepter disappeared, the dragons stopped glowing! 118 00:05:26,595 --> 00:05:28,962 We are learning so much! 119 00:05:28,964 --> 00:05:32,866 Ah ah ah... 120 00:05:32,868 --> 00:05:34,167 choo! 121 00:05:34,169 --> 00:05:36,036 Uh, Excuse me. 122 00:05:36,038 --> 00:05:39,439 Ugh. You even sneeze like a pony. 123 00:05:39,441 --> 00:05:44,277 The Gauntlet is dangerous, for I designed it myself. 124 00:05:44,279 --> 00:05:49,282 Only dragons with my ferocity, strength and determination 125 00:05:49,284 --> 00:05:51,351 will be able to finish. 126 00:05:51,353 --> 00:05:55,255 We will gather at the cliff when the sun is at its peak! 127 00:05:55,257 --> 00:05:57,123 [cheers] 128 00:05:57,125 --> 00:05:59,326 I don't want to be Dragon Lord or dragon toast 129 00:05:59,328 --> 00:06:01,361 and I stopped glowing so let's sneak out of here! 130 00:06:04,065 --> 00:06:07,534 Where do you think you're going, little dragon? 131 00:06:10,471 --> 00:06:14,941 Oh, uh, hi Your Lordship. I was just going home. 132 00:06:14,943 --> 00:06:17,611 You don't get to leave unless I say you can. 133 00:06:19,146 --> 00:06:22,015 Dad, look at him! He's just a runt. 134 00:06:22,017 --> 00:06:25,452 Besides, he doesn't even want to compete. Let him go. 135 00:06:25,454 --> 00:06:31,658 He is rather tiny. I could squish him with my pinky claw. 136 00:06:31,660 --> 00:06:34,194 [weak laugh] 137 00:06:34,196 --> 00:06:36,363 That wasn't a joke; it was a fact. 138 00:06:36,365 --> 00:06:39,666 When I want you to laugh I will say "BE AMUSED"! 139 00:06:39,668 --> 00:06:41,501 Of course, Your Lordship. 140 00:06:41,503 --> 00:06:44,638 I guess I don't understand dragon customs. 141 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:46,573 Another reason why I shouldn't compete. 142 00:06:48,409 --> 00:06:51,645 Very well, little dragon. I release you. 143 00:06:51,647 --> 00:06:52,913 Thank you! 144 00:06:52,915 --> 00:06:54,080 And thank you. 145 00:06:58,219 --> 00:07:00,654 Where do you think you're going? 146 00:07:00,656 --> 00:07:02,322 To prepare for the gauntlet. 147 00:07:02,324 --> 00:07:06,092 No, you're not. You're not much bigger than that runt 148 00:07:06,094 --> 00:07:07,661 I just sent home. 149 00:07:07,663 --> 00:07:09,930 But I'm smarter than most of these boulderheads 150 00:07:09,932 --> 00:07:11,531 and you know it. 151 00:07:11,533 --> 00:07:14,534 Being smart won't help you win this gauntlet. 152 00:07:14,536 --> 00:07:18,238 It was designed for a big strong dragon to win 153 00:07:18,240 --> 00:07:21,508 because it takes a big strong dragon to lead. 154 00:07:21,510 --> 00:07:24,611 Besides, I SAID NO! 155 00:07:24,613 --> 00:07:28,048 I hate when he does that! 156 00:07:28,050 --> 00:07:30,951 [chattering] 157 00:07:30,953 --> 00:07:32,552 When I become Dragon Lord, 158 00:07:32,554 --> 00:07:35,355 I will make burps an official greeting. 159 00:07:35,357 --> 00:07:37,390 Ha, you? Please. 160 00:07:37,392 --> 00:07:39,993 When I win, I will pillage Equestria 161 00:07:39,995 --> 00:07:41,428 for all their pillows! 162 00:07:41,430 --> 00:07:43,363 Why should these ponies be comfortable 163 00:07:43,365 --> 00:07:45,432 while we sleep on rocks? 164 00:07:45,434 --> 00:07:48,068 That's nothing. When I'm in charge, 165 00:07:48,070 --> 00:07:51,538 the first thing I'll do is get revenge on those puny ponies! 166 00:07:51,540 --> 00:07:54,441 They'll regret they ever crossed Garble! 167 00:07:54,443 --> 00:07:56,710 We'll take whatever we want from Equestria 168 00:07:56,712 --> 00:07:59,346 and burn the rest. 169 00:07:59,348 --> 00:08:02,749 Rarity: Oh my gosh. I can't believe I'm saying this, 170 00:08:02,751 --> 00:08:05,352 but I hope that burping dragon wins. 171 00:08:05,354 --> 00:08:09,656 Equestria is in big trouble if any of them are in charge! 172 00:08:09,658 --> 00:08:11,224 Twilight: But what can we do? 173 00:08:11,226 --> 00:08:14,327 There's only one thing to do and only I can do it. 174 00:08:14,329 --> 00:08:17,297 I have to win the Gauntlet of Fire! 175 00:08:17,299 --> 00:08:18,398 [whimper] 176 00:08:23,304 --> 00:08:25,772 What do you mean you have to win the Gauntlet? 177 00:08:25,774 --> 00:08:28,708 It's the only way to protect Equestria from the dragons! 178 00:08:28,710 --> 00:08:30,777 You heard them. They have horrible plans for ponies 179 00:08:30,779 --> 00:08:34,447 if they win! So somehow, I have to do it. 180 00:08:34,449 --> 00:08:36,116 There has to be another way! 181 00:08:36,118 --> 00:08:37,450 It's too dangerous. 182 00:08:37,452 --> 00:08:40,487 Besides, if you win, you'd have to stay here! 183 00:08:40,489 --> 00:08:43,757 I know. But there's no other way to keep my friends safe. 184 00:08:45,693 --> 00:08:47,427 Well, if you're staying to compete, 185 00:08:47,429 --> 00:08:49,162 then we're staying to cheer you on. 186 00:08:50,665 --> 00:08:57,738 ? 187 00:08:58,373 --> 00:09:01,208 I thought I released you, Tiny One. 188 00:09:01,210 --> 00:09:04,412 I decided to compete. I am a dragon, after all. 189 00:09:04,414 --> 00:09:07,048 Are you sure? You can't even fly! 190 00:09:07,050 --> 00:09:10,351 [mocking laughter] 191 00:09:10,353 --> 00:09:12,720 All dragons are welcome to compete, 192 00:09:12,722 --> 00:09:15,256 for they do so at their own peril. 193 00:09:15,258 --> 00:09:18,826 Flying to Flamecano Island is the first of many challenges 194 00:09:18,828 --> 00:09:23,497 you will face in your quest to find the Bloodstone Scepter! 195 00:09:23,499 --> 00:09:25,766 [roar] 196 00:09:28,170 --> 00:09:31,138 Good luck. Just kidding, I hope you lose. 197 00:09:31,140 --> 00:09:32,606 Aaaaah! 198 00:09:32,608 --> 00:09:33,541 [splash] 199 00:09:36,411 --> 00:09:39,747 Thanks, Garble, I was planning on swimming anyway! 200 00:09:41,249 --> 00:09:42,750 You can do it, Spike! 201 00:09:46,488 --> 00:09:52,526 [screeches] 202 00:09:59,134 --> 00:09:59,867 [splash] 203 00:10:01,670 --> 00:10:03,104 He's gonna drown! 204 00:10:03,839 --> 00:10:04,805 SPIKE! 205 00:10:14,516 --> 00:10:16,450 Hey, are you OK? 206 00:10:16,452 --> 00:10:18,219 [coughing] 207 00:10:18,221 --> 00:10:21,222 [gasping] 208 00:10:21,224 --> 00:10:22,756 Princess Ember! 209 00:10:22,758 --> 00:10:24,658 What do you think you're doing? 210 00:10:24,660 --> 00:10:26,727 Rarity: Only saving your ungrateful scales! 211 00:10:27,896 --> 00:10:29,730 Did that seaweed just talk? 212 00:10:32,634 --> 00:10:35,469 Ponies? What are they doing here? 213 00:10:35,471 --> 00:10:36,804 They're my friends! 214 00:10:36,806 --> 00:10:40,508 Friends? Dragons don't do friends. 215 00:10:40,510 --> 00:10:42,643 Well, this dragon does! 216 00:10:42,645 --> 00:10:46,380 Whatever. I don't care as long as none of you get in my way. 217 00:10:46,382 --> 00:10:48,149 I have a gauntlet to win. 218 00:10:48,151 --> 00:10:49,416 But I thought your dad said... 219 00:10:49,418 --> 00:10:51,385 I don't care what my dad said! 220 00:10:51,387 --> 00:10:53,654 I'll show him and everydragon who thinks 221 00:10:53,656 --> 00:10:55,623 I'm just a little "Princess" 222 00:10:55,625 --> 00:10:57,658 there are better things than being big and strong! 223 00:10:59,794 --> 00:11:00,794 Aaah! 224 00:11:02,330 --> 00:11:03,264 [thud] 225 00:11:08,436 --> 00:11:09,770 Don't leave me here, Spike! 226 00:11:12,207 --> 00:11:13,774 [grunt] 227 00:11:13,776 --> 00:11:16,410 Ha ha! I knew you'd do it. 228 00:11:16,412 --> 00:11:18,913 Your pony friends made you soft. 229 00:11:18,915 --> 00:11:19,914 [splat] 230 00:11:19,916 --> 00:11:21,582 Uh-huh. You're welcome. 231 00:11:21,584 --> 00:11:24,351 For what? I didn't say thank you. 232 00:11:24,353 --> 00:11:25,686 [sniff] 233 00:11:25,688 --> 00:11:28,455 Wow, you even smell like ponies. 234 00:11:28,457 --> 00:11:29,790 [sniffing] 235 00:11:29,792 --> 00:11:31,592 Or is it coming from over there? 236 00:11:37,933 --> 00:11:39,900 [deep voice] Uh, that's just me. 237 00:11:39,902 --> 00:11:43,237 I uh, robbed some ponies on my way over here. 238 00:11:43,239 --> 00:11:44,905 I like your style. 239 00:11:44,907 --> 00:11:47,908 Have I met you before? You kinda look like-- 240 00:11:47,910 --> 00:11:53,214 My uh, old neighbor, uh, Sandy Rockbeach! 241 00:11:54,616 --> 00:11:57,418 Stupid slingtails knocked me down. 242 00:11:57,420 --> 00:12:00,921 But I've wasted enough time making small talk. Get it? 243 00:12:00,923 --> 00:12:03,657 Because you're too small to win this. I'm funny. 244 00:12:05,427 --> 00:12:06,927 Why did you cover for me? 245 00:12:06,929 --> 00:12:08,996 You could have had one less competitor. 246 00:12:08,998 --> 00:12:11,498 I could ask you the same thing. 247 00:12:11,500 --> 00:12:13,400 You could have told Garble about my friends. 248 00:12:16,705 --> 00:12:19,240 Yikes. That looks rough. 249 00:12:19,242 --> 00:12:21,275 But that's what makes it a challenge. 250 00:12:21,277 --> 00:12:24,745 Are you kidding? Those boulders are huge! 251 00:12:24,747 --> 00:12:26,814 Hey, what if we work together? 252 00:12:28,383 --> 00:12:30,684 You fly me up there and I'll help you look out 253 00:12:30,686 --> 00:12:32,519 for boulders like a second set of eyes! 254 00:12:32,521 --> 00:12:33,487 Rarity: PSSST! 255 00:12:36,558 --> 00:12:37,591 Spike! 256 00:12:39,527 --> 00:12:42,329 Are you sure it's a good idea to team up with Ember? 257 00:12:42,331 --> 00:12:43,931 You don't know her too well. 258 00:12:43,933 --> 00:12:46,300 I do know she could have told Garble about you, 259 00:12:46,302 --> 00:12:48,469 but she didn't. I think we can trust her. 260 00:12:48,471 --> 00:12:50,404 Her behavior does seem contradictory to everything 261 00:12:50,406 --> 00:12:51,772 I've noted about dragons so far. 262 00:12:51,774 --> 00:12:54,008 Hey! You. Little fella. 263 00:12:54,010 --> 00:12:58,045 I've thought about it and your plan makes sense. Let's do it. 264 00:12:58,047 --> 00:13:00,314 Really? Great! It's a deal. 265 00:13:02,717 --> 00:13:05,319 Just so you know, this doesn't mean we're gonna pick flowers 266 00:13:05,321 --> 00:13:08,722 or exchange necklaces or whatever pony friends do. 267 00:13:08,724 --> 00:13:10,591 Good luck. We'll meet you at the top. 268 00:13:11,660 --> 00:13:18,732 ? 269 00:13:22,837 --> 00:13:24,605 Pull up, there's one on your tail! 270 00:13:24,607 --> 00:13:28,442 ? 271 00:13:28,444 --> 00:13:29,376 Go left! 272 00:13:36,351 --> 00:13:37,618 So, what do we do now? 273 00:13:37,620 --> 00:13:38,819 I think we go through there. 274 00:13:40,088 --> 00:13:41,689 [whoosh] 275 00:13:47,429 --> 00:13:49,763 Rarity: Ah! Oh, that looks scary! 276 00:13:49,765 --> 00:13:52,066 I mean, you can do it! 277 00:13:52,068 --> 00:13:55,436 Listen, Spike, I wouldn't have made it this far without you. 278 00:13:55,438 --> 00:13:59,340 So I guess, if you want to, we could keep working together. 279 00:13:59,342 --> 00:14:01,008 I mean, just until we get through that tunnel. 280 00:14:01,010 --> 00:14:02,042 OK. 281 00:14:03,111 --> 00:14:04,545 We'll be right behind you. 282 00:14:04,547 --> 00:14:09,416 ? 283 00:14:09,418 --> 00:14:11,552 [slam slam slam] 284 00:14:21,496 --> 00:14:23,130 [grunt] 285 00:14:29,471 --> 00:14:30,571 [groan] 286 00:14:36,378 --> 00:14:37,111 [gasp] 287 00:14:43,685 --> 00:14:44,618 Agh! 288 00:14:45,653 --> 00:14:47,054 [groan] 289 00:14:47,056 --> 00:14:48,088 [thud] 290 00:14:52,994 --> 00:14:56,663 Rarity: Oh, you made it! Oh, we were so worried. 291 00:14:56,665 --> 00:14:59,400 About us? Pssh. That tunnel was cake. 292 00:15:01,503 --> 00:15:03,437 Wait, how did you two get through? 293 00:15:03,439 --> 00:15:04,772 [rumbling] 294 00:15:04,774 --> 00:15:07,174 [screams] 295 00:15:07,176 --> 00:15:08,409 Rarity! 296 00:15:08,411 --> 00:15:14,581 ? 297 00:15:14,583 --> 00:15:16,583 Oh thanks, Spike! 298 00:15:16,585 --> 00:15:18,118 It was nothing. 299 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:21,722 Nothing? You just risked everything to save her. 300 00:15:21,724 --> 00:15:24,858 And they're putting themselves in danger just to support you. 301 00:15:24,860 --> 00:15:26,593 That's just what friends do. 302 00:15:26,595 --> 00:15:28,929 Don't you have anyone who looks out for you? 303 00:15:28,931 --> 00:15:32,199 Not really. Unless I count you... 304 00:15:32,201 --> 00:15:35,202 ...which I don't because we were only helping each other 305 00:15:35,204 --> 00:15:37,971 get through the tunnel and now we're through the tunnel so, 306 00:15:37,973 --> 00:15:39,173 that's it. 307 00:15:39,175 --> 00:15:41,041 Wait. What do you mean? 308 00:15:41,043 --> 00:15:44,077 Well, there's only one winner, one scepter 309 00:15:44,079 --> 00:15:45,813 and one Dragon Lord. 310 00:15:45,815 --> 00:15:49,450 So I guess it's every dragon for themselves. 311 00:15:49,452 --> 00:15:52,719 Oh. So we aren't really friends? 312 00:15:52,721 --> 00:15:54,721 Maybe if we were in ponyland 313 00:15:54,723 --> 00:15:57,524 but like I said, dragons don't do friendship. 314 00:15:57,526 --> 00:16:01,628 ? 315 00:16:06,470 --> 00:16:08,671 I can't believe Ember ditched me. 316 00:16:08,673 --> 00:16:12,007 Oh you're better off. She was only looking out for herself. 317 00:16:12,009 --> 00:16:14,176 She's just like all the other dragons. 318 00:16:14,178 --> 00:16:16,111 She's not, though. I know it. 319 00:16:16,113 --> 00:16:18,848 She saved me, even when she didn't have to. 320 00:16:18,850 --> 00:16:21,884 I don't care what she says. That makes us friends. 321 00:16:23,019 --> 00:16:25,154 Twilight: Is it just me or have we seen this crevice 322 00:16:25,156 --> 00:16:26,789 three times already? 323 00:16:26,791 --> 00:16:29,925 It's kind of hard to tell. They all look the same. 324 00:16:29,927 --> 00:16:31,660 Except for this one! Look! 325 00:16:35,765 --> 00:16:37,900 We made it! 326 00:16:37,902 --> 00:16:40,736 I can't believe I'm the only dragon to make it this far. 327 00:16:40,738 --> 00:16:42,905 You're not! 328 00:16:42,907 --> 00:16:46,976 And I'm not losing to a puny pony-loving dragon like you! 329 00:16:49,112 --> 00:16:50,980 [gasp] We have to do something! 330 00:16:50,982 --> 00:16:51,914 Look! 331 00:16:53,216 --> 00:16:57,853 [shouts] 332 00:16:57,855 --> 00:17:01,524 Ember! I thought it was every dragon for themselves. 333 00:17:01,526 --> 00:17:02,892 Why did you save me? 334 00:17:02,894 --> 00:17:07,663 That's what friends do. And I am. I mean we are. 335 00:17:07,665 --> 00:17:09,698 I never should have left you back there. 336 00:17:09,700 --> 00:17:12,535 Ugh, please don't make me talk about my feelings. 337 00:17:12,537 --> 00:17:13,702 What the--? 338 00:17:20,010 --> 00:17:21,911 Spike! Get the scepter! 339 00:17:21,913 --> 00:17:23,312 ? 340 00:17:23,314 --> 00:17:30,586 [shouts] 341 00:17:34,724 --> 00:17:41,797 ? 342 00:17:43,934 --> 00:17:45,734 Aaaaagh! 343 00:17:47,971 --> 00:17:51,273 I'm sick and tired of you two helping each other! 344 00:17:51,275 --> 00:17:53,976 Dragons don't do helping! 345 00:17:53,978 --> 00:17:55,978 These dragons do! 346 00:18:14,030 --> 00:18:15,931 Whoa! 347 00:18:15,933 --> 00:18:19,368 [whoosh] 348 00:18:19,370 --> 00:18:22,638 [zap] 349 00:18:27,210 --> 00:18:30,079 Spike: Leave her alone! 350 00:18:30,081 --> 00:18:33,849 What? You? You have the scepter? 351 00:18:33,851 --> 00:18:35,751 But that means that you're... 352 00:18:35,753 --> 00:18:39,054 The Dragon Lord. Dragon Lord Spike. 353 00:18:40,924 --> 00:18:45,027 Aw. Dragon Lord Spike. 354 00:18:45,029 --> 00:18:49,131 That's right. Uh,now go start your long journey home. 355 00:18:49,133 --> 00:18:51,634 And give every dragon you see on the way a hug. 356 00:18:51,636 --> 00:18:53,035 Don't tell them why. 357 00:18:53,037 --> 00:18:56,071 Aw, but that'll be super embarrassing! 358 00:18:56,073 --> 00:18:57,940 I command you to do it! 359 00:18:57,942 --> 00:19:02,144 Ugh. I can't believe this. 360 00:19:02,146 --> 00:19:05,648 "Dragon Lord Spike". Hmm. Has a nice ring to it. 361 00:19:05,650 --> 00:19:08,283 Dragon Lord Ember sounds a lot better. 362 00:19:08,285 --> 00:19:11,820 What? No. You're the Dragon Lord now. 363 00:19:11,822 --> 00:19:13,689 The Dragon Lord is whoever brings the scepter back 364 00:19:13,691 --> 00:19:14,990 to your father. 365 00:19:14,992 --> 00:19:17,359 Besides, you'll make a great leader. 366 00:19:17,361 --> 00:19:19,828 I was just doing this to protect the ponies, 367 00:19:19,830 --> 00:19:22,698 but I know you'll protect them just as well as I would have. 368 00:19:22,700 --> 00:19:24,199 Are you sure about this? 369 00:19:24,201 --> 00:19:27,803 Absolutely. My home is in Equestria with my friends. 370 00:19:27,805 --> 00:19:31,373 Well, you'll have at least one friend here, too. 371 00:19:31,375 --> 00:19:32,841 What are you doing? 372 00:19:32,843 --> 00:19:34,943 It's called a hug. 373 00:19:34,945 --> 00:19:38,681 Oh. I don't know if I like it, but OK. 374 00:19:40,684 --> 00:19:41,784 Aw. 375 00:19:51,828 --> 00:19:54,263 Ember? You? 376 00:19:54,265 --> 00:19:57,733 I know you didn't think I could do it, but I did. 377 00:19:57,735 --> 00:20:01,336 I expressly told you NOT TO DO IT! Because you're not-- 378 00:20:01,338 --> 00:20:05,040 --I'm not big and strong! I know! But you know what? 379 00:20:05,042 --> 00:20:08,310 I won anyway. So, maybe it takes more than just being 380 00:20:08,312 --> 00:20:10,813 big and strong to be a good Dragon Lord. 381 00:20:13,750 --> 00:20:15,751 I was wrong, Ember. 382 00:20:15,753 --> 00:20:20,389 You might not be big, but you are strong. And smart. 383 00:20:20,391 --> 00:20:23,459 And perhaps that counts for more than I thought. 384 00:20:23,461 --> 00:20:27,730 And you will make an excellent leader. 385 00:20:27,732 --> 00:20:30,132 Thanks, Dad. 386 00:20:30,134 --> 00:20:31,800 AGREE WITH HIM! 387 00:20:33,369 --> 00:20:36,305 Just kidding. That's not gonna be my thing. 388 00:20:36,307 --> 00:20:39,875 [laughter] 389 00:20:39,877 --> 00:20:42,211 Dragons, hear me! 390 00:20:42,213 --> 00:20:47,015 I present to you our new Dragon Lord... Ember! 391 00:20:47,017 --> 00:20:49,852 [cheers] 392 00:20:49,854 --> 00:20:53,989 ♪ [trumpet fanfare] 393 00:20:53,991 --> 00:20:55,924 What is the meaning of this? 394 00:20:55,926 --> 00:20:57,960 I can't tell you! 395 00:20:57,962 --> 00:21:00,429 [laugh] 396 00:21:00,431 --> 00:21:03,298 You did well, Spike. With Ember as Dragon Lord, 397 00:21:03,300 --> 00:21:05,267 the ponies will be safe and you've gained us 398 00:21:05,269 --> 00:21:06,835 a powerful ally. 399 00:21:06,837 --> 00:21:08,270 And a new friend. 400 00:21:08,272 --> 00:21:10,506 Plus, Ember said I could write to her any time 401 00:21:10,508 --> 00:21:12,474 I had questions about dragon culture! 402 00:21:12,476 --> 00:21:14,042 With this much information, 403 00:21:14,044 --> 00:21:16,278 I'll be able to write a whole book on dragons!! 404 00:21:16,280 --> 00:21:19,314 And I gained tons of ideas for a new line 405 00:21:19,316 --> 00:21:24,019 of camouflage clothing! I think I'll call it camo-mod. 406 00:21:24,021 --> 00:21:26,088 [laughter]