1 00:00:04,463 --> 00:00:07,132 [Starlight] It's the ponies from my old village. 2 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:10,052 [laughing] 3 00:00:10,094 --> 00:00:12,471 Oh! It's only a dream. 4 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:16,058 With my past, I should never be in charge of anything. 5 00:00:16,100 --> 00:00:19,353 THEY'VE TAKEN MY SISTER AND I! IT'S WORSE THAN LAST TIME! 6 00:00:19,395 --> 00:00:21,647 Chrysalis and the Changelings are back. 7 00:00:21,689 --> 00:00:23,482 They've ponynapped all of the most powerful ponies 8 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:25,359 in Equestria. 9 00:00:25,401 --> 00:00:28,362 This is Thorax. He's a reformed Changeling. 10 00:00:28,404 --> 00:00:30,949 They took Fluttershy? 11 00:00:30,990 --> 00:00:34,702 I think I have a pretty good idea where she might be. 12 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:40,458 * My little pony * * my little pony * 13 00:00:40,499 --> 00:00:42,376 * Aaaahhh * 14 00:00:42,418 --> 00:00:45,004 * My little Pony * 15 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:47,089 * I used to wonder what friendship could be * 16 00:00:47,131 --> 00:00:48,800 * My Little Pony * 17 00:00:48,841 --> 00:00:51,302 * Until you all shared its magic with me * 18 00:00:51,343 --> 00:00:53,137 * Big adventure! * * Tons of fun * 19 00:00:53,178 --> 00:00:55,598 * A beautiful heart! * * Faithful and strong! * 20 00:00:55,640 --> 00:00:57,767 * Sharing kindness * * it's an easy feat * 21 00:00:57,809 --> 00:00:59,769 * And magic makes it all complete! * 22 00:00:59,811 --> 00:01:01,938 * To have my little pony * 23 00:01:01,980 --> 00:01:06,943 * Do you know you're all my very best friends? * 24 00:01:12,239 --> 00:01:15,534 * [scary music] * 25 00:01:16,786 --> 00:01:19,538 Oh, this is so strange. We're here and that's there 26 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:23,125 and I clearly meant for us to be there and not here. 27 00:01:23,167 --> 00:01:25,753 Oh, I can probably explain that. 28 00:01:25,795 --> 00:01:28,297 Oh well, if at first you don't succeed. 29 00:01:28,339 --> 00:01:31,009 Maybe we should come up with a plan first? 30 00:01:31,926 --> 00:01:33,218 A what? 31 00:01:33,260 --> 00:01:35,179 You know, figuring out the best way to do something 32 00:01:35,220 --> 00:01:37,974 before you actually do it? 33 00:01:38,016 --> 00:01:40,392 [laughing] Oh, that's adorable. 34 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:43,813 But, you see, unlike you I can do anything. 35 00:01:43,855 --> 00:01:45,189 Actually... 36 00:01:45,230 --> 00:01:47,191 That's all very nice, but really a waste of time. 37 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:48,651 We have me. 38 00:01:48,693 --> 00:01:51,320 And what else could we possibly need? 39 00:01:51,362 --> 00:01:55,449 A draconequis with magic AND half a brain might help. 40 00:01:55,491 --> 00:01:57,284 Why are you here again? 41 00:01:57,326 --> 00:02:00,245 I mean, it's not like you're going to stop the Changelings 42 00:02:00,287 --> 00:02:02,414 by pulling a rabbit out of the hat. 43 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:05,417 At least my magic can do something. 44 00:02:05,459 --> 00:02:07,086 The thing about magic here is... 45 00:02:07,127 --> 00:02:08,713 Like this! 46 00:02:08,754 --> 00:02:10,798 For Fluttershy! 47 00:02:12,216 --> 00:02:13,216 Eeyah! 48 00:02:14,802 --> 00:02:16,261 [oinking] 49 00:02:17,555 --> 00:02:19,849 I've been trying to tell you. 50 00:02:19,891 --> 00:02:22,810 Nothing other than Changeling magic works here! 51 00:02:22,852 --> 00:02:26,105 Chrysalis' throne is carved from an ancient dark stone 52 00:02:26,188 --> 00:02:28,774 that soaks up outside magic the same way Changelings 53 00:02:28,816 --> 00:02:31,861 soak up love. It's how she keeps the hive safe. 54 00:02:31,903 --> 00:02:37,491 [chimes] 55 00:02:37,533 --> 00:02:41,996 So... What kind of plan were you thinking? 56 00:02:42,038 --> 00:02:46,625 Without magic I have no idea. But nopony else is coming, 57 00:02:46,667 --> 00:02:48,836 so somepony better come up with something. 58 00:02:50,588 --> 00:02:51,588 Anypony? 59 00:02:53,091 --> 00:02:54,842 Anything? 60 00:02:54,884 --> 00:02:56,594 Hmmm. 61 00:02:56,635 --> 00:02:59,388 This throne. If we get into the hive and destroy it, 62 00:02:59,430 --> 00:03:01,223 can we get our magic back? 63 00:03:01,265 --> 00:03:02,516 Uh-huh. 64 00:03:02,558 --> 00:03:04,685 Well, that's a terrible plan. 65 00:03:04,727 --> 00:03:07,730 How are we even supposed to get to the hive? 66 00:03:07,772 --> 00:03:09,565 We walk? 67 00:03:10,608 --> 00:03:13,986 I haven't walked that far in millennia. 68 00:03:14,028 --> 00:03:15,279 Ugh. 69 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:22,286 Ugh. I don't know how any of you manage not being able 70 00:03:22,327 --> 00:03:25,998 to disappear and reappear whenever you want. 71 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:30,377 Well, I for one definitely miss you being able to disappear. 72 00:03:30,419 --> 00:03:32,630 Give Discord a break. 73 00:03:32,671 --> 00:03:35,591 None of us knew we weren't going to be able to use magic. 74 00:03:35,633 --> 00:03:37,009 I did. 75 00:03:37,051 --> 00:03:39,470 If we get separated, it might make sense to have a way 76 00:03:39,511 --> 00:03:41,973 to make sure we are who we say we are. 77 00:03:42,014 --> 00:03:47,061 Ooo. Like a secret code. How about if I say "We are" 78 00:03:47,103 --> 00:03:52,274 you say "Doomed?" Or you say "Rescue" and I say "I'm... 79 00:03:52,316 --> 00:03:53,901 [crash] 80 00:03:53,943 --> 00:03:57,571 How about if we say "Klutzy" and you say "Draconequis?" 81 00:03:57,613 --> 00:04:00,282 Klutzy draconequis. Works for me. 82 00:04:00,324 --> 00:04:02,034 I'll definitely remember it. 83 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:05,871 [whistling wind] 84 00:04:15,131 --> 00:04:18,717 [Trixie] OK. I am definitely glad you came. 85 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:21,386 I don't think we'd be able to find our way without you. 86 00:04:21,428 --> 00:04:22,471 You definitely wouldn't. 87 00:04:22,513 --> 00:04:24,556 [rumble and slam] 88 00:04:24,598 --> 00:04:26,558 Um... Where's the way out? 89 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:29,937 It's a Changeling Hive. It shifts and changes like we do 90 00:04:29,979 --> 00:04:32,356 and we're the only ones who can navigate it. 91 00:04:32,397 --> 00:04:35,860 It's total chaos to non-Changelings. 92 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:40,198 Well, it's decent chaos. I don't know if I'd call it total. 93 00:04:42,033 --> 00:04:44,326 Discord: Are we sure that I'll get my magic back 94 00:04:44,368 --> 00:04:47,329 when we destroy this throne-thingy? 95 00:04:47,371 --> 00:04:49,999 If Thorax is right, then yes. 96 00:04:50,041 --> 00:04:52,210 Well, that's reassuring. 97 00:04:52,251 --> 00:04:54,336 And how are we supposed to destroy the throne 98 00:04:54,378 --> 00:04:55,364 when we find it? 99 00:04:55,379 --> 00:04:58,924 I... don't know. 100 00:04:58,966 --> 00:05:00,509 That's reassuring. 101 00:05:02,594 --> 00:05:05,347 I don't suppose you brought any throne-destroying tools 102 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:08,392 along with these useless side show props? 103 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:11,436 Asks the "lord of chaos" who can't go for a walk 104 00:05:11,478 --> 00:05:13,814 without whining non-stop. 105 00:05:13,856 --> 00:05:15,941 Yes, but when the throne is destroyed, 106 00:05:15,983 --> 00:05:19,070 I'LL be able to rip the very fabric of reality 107 00:05:19,111 --> 00:05:21,906 to save our friends while YOU'LL still be 108 00:05:21,947 --> 00:05:26,493 a self-absorbed, below-average illusionist. 109 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:29,371 SELF-ABSORBED?! Why you... 110 00:05:29,413 --> 00:05:31,832 CUT! IT! OUT! 111 00:05:31,874 --> 00:05:33,667 I'm just barely keeping it together 112 00:05:33,709 --> 00:05:36,503 and it would be WONDERFUL if you two could actually try to help 113 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:38,547 instead of bickering like foals. 114 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:42,301 OK. 115 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:43,427 How can we help? 116 00:05:43,468 --> 00:05:46,264 Don't ask me! I couldn't even handle giving advice 117 00:05:46,305 --> 00:05:49,683 at the Sunset Festival and I HAD magic then! 118 00:05:49,725 --> 00:05:51,936 And the three of us are as good as useless. 119 00:05:51,977 --> 00:05:54,396 At least Thorax knows where we're going. 120 00:05:54,438 --> 00:05:56,107 [Thorax] Um... guys? 121 00:05:57,066 --> 00:05:58,442 I think we're lost. 122 00:05:58,483 --> 00:06:00,402 [Trixie] Aww, great! 123 00:06:00,444 --> 00:06:02,321 We might as well just sit here and wait 124 00:06:02,362 --> 00:06:05,490 for the Changelings to soak up all of our love 125 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:08,660 or whatever gross thing it is that they do. 126 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:11,538 How often do you all get hungry? 127 00:06:11,580 --> 00:06:15,375 Actually, I haven't been since I met Spike. 128 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:17,544 And Changelings are always hungry. 129 00:06:17,586 --> 00:06:19,421 We can never get enough love. 130 00:06:19,463 --> 00:06:21,423 Well, that's just super. 131 00:06:21,465 --> 00:06:24,802 But you aren't hungry at all now? 132 00:06:24,843 --> 00:06:28,430 Once I made a few friends, I guess I just sort of... 133 00:06:28,472 --> 00:06:31,267 forgot about the whole feeding thing. 134 00:06:31,309 --> 00:06:35,062 Is that about the same time your wings changed? 135 00:06:35,104 --> 00:06:36,314 I guess so. 136 00:06:36,355 --> 00:06:37,648 [Discord yawns] 137 00:06:37,689 --> 00:06:40,442 While I would love to sit around chit-chatting 138 00:06:40,484 --> 00:06:42,444 about feeding and not feeding. 139 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:45,739 I have a FLUTTERSHY to save! 140 00:06:45,781 --> 00:06:49,034 [Echo: to save, to save, to save] 141 00:06:50,661 --> 00:06:53,872 Can you please lower your voice? 142 00:06:53,914 --> 00:06:55,958 You're going to get us all captured! 143 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:58,043 Oh! You keep saying that, but I haven't seen 144 00:06:58,085 --> 00:07:01,046 an actual Changeling since we got into this hive. 145 00:07:01,088 --> 00:07:02,506 [buzzing] 146 00:07:02,547 --> 00:07:04,466 What's that!? 147 00:07:04,508 --> 00:07:06,135 A CHANGELING PATROL! 148 00:07:06,177 --> 00:07:08,637 * [scary music] * 149 00:07:13,725 --> 00:07:16,187 [gasping] 150 00:07:16,228 --> 00:07:20,024 This seems like one of those moments where we need a plan. 151 00:07:20,065 --> 00:07:21,275 What kind of plan? 152 00:07:21,317 --> 00:07:22,567 We have no magic 153 00:07:22,609 --> 00:07:25,070 and it's not like my illusions are going to save us. 154 00:07:25,988 --> 00:07:27,906 Do you have any of your smoke bombs? 155 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:28,948 Are you kidding? 156 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:33,996 Looking for somepony? 157 00:07:34,038 --> 00:07:34,982 [whoosh] 158 00:07:34,997 --> 00:07:36,290 [snarl] 159 00:07:36,332 --> 00:07:40,711 Is that the best you've got? Hahaha! 160 00:07:40,752 --> 00:07:41,920 [whoosh] 161 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:43,714 [explosion] 162 00:07:43,755 --> 00:07:44,923 [zoom] 163 00:07:44,965 --> 00:07:46,425 [explosion] 164 00:07:50,554 --> 00:07:54,308 Not exactly Great and Powerful, but effective. 165 00:07:54,350 --> 00:07:55,350 I'll take it. 166 00:07:57,728 --> 00:07:59,230 Klutzy... 167 00:07:59,271 --> 00:08:00,439 Draconequis. 168 00:08:00,522 --> 00:08:01,982 [whoosh] 169 00:08:02,024 --> 00:08:05,777 I really think we need a new code word. 170 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:07,779 That was a pretty good plan. 171 00:08:07,821 --> 00:08:10,324 But we still don't know where we're going. 172 00:08:10,366 --> 00:08:11,575 [Trixie] Actually, we might. 173 00:08:11,616 --> 00:08:14,453 Two of the Changelings didn't go with the rest. 174 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:16,663 Oh! With an intruder in the hive, 175 00:08:16,705 --> 00:08:19,166 they went to protect the Queen. 176 00:08:19,208 --> 00:08:21,085 Good thinking, Starlight! 177 00:08:21,126 --> 00:08:22,461 [nervous laugh] 178 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:26,715 [buzzing] 179 00:08:26,757 --> 00:08:29,718 * [dramatic music] * 180 00:08:36,183 --> 00:08:37,851 Now what? 181 00:08:37,893 --> 00:08:39,978 We go in. 182 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:43,441 Even if I wanted to, there's no way past the guards. 183 00:08:43,482 --> 00:08:45,525 We'll be spotted for sure. 184 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:48,237 We need some kind of distraction. 185 00:08:48,279 --> 00:08:50,448 I'm fresh out of smoke bombs. 186 00:08:50,489 --> 00:08:52,366 Normally I'm the most distracting thing 187 00:08:52,408 --> 00:08:55,702 I can think of, but without magic... 188 00:08:55,744 --> 00:08:57,662 You shouldn't underestimate yourself. 189 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:02,042 [slam] 190 00:09:02,084 --> 00:09:03,502 [stomp] 191 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:04,795 [tap tap tap] 192 00:09:04,836 --> 00:09:07,965 Hello, Changelings and Changelettes, believe me; 193 00:09:08,006 --> 00:09:10,592 I was just as surprised as you are that I'm here. 194 00:09:10,634 --> 00:09:13,595 When I heard that I'd be playing for a bunch of Changelings, 195 00:09:13,637 --> 00:09:17,641 I was beside myself. Then I realized it was just one of you. 196 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:19,310 * [snare drum rim shot] * 197 00:09:19,351 --> 00:09:20,602 [chuckle] 198 00:09:20,644 --> 00:09:22,562 But seriously, this isn't the toughest crowd 199 00:09:22,604 --> 00:09:23,772 I've ever been in front of, 200 00:09:23,814 --> 00:09:26,608 but it's definitely the easiest to bug. 201 00:09:26,650 --> 00:09:28,486 * [drum shot with cymbal] * 202 00:09:28,527 --> 00:09:29,569 To bug... 203 00:09:29,611 --> 00:09:30,597 Is this thing on? 204 00:09:30,612 --> 00:09:31,613 [tap tap] 205 00:09:31,655 --> 00:09:32,990 [angry hissing] 206 00:09:35,784 --> 00:09:38,203 Well, if you think that you can do any better, 207 00:09:38,245 --> 00:09:39,746 be my guest! 208 00:09:42,624 --> 00:09:44,793 It is absolutely ridiculous that that worked. 209 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,926 It is certainly a pleasure to have such dedicated fans. 210 00:09:52,968 --> 00:09:54,845 I'll have to come back with some new material 211 00:09:54,886 --> 00:09:57,681 after I rescue Fluttershy. 212 00:09:57,722 --> 00:10:01,560 Please... Help... 213 00:10:01,601 --> 00:10:03,395 Fluttershy! 214 00:10:03,437 --> 00:10:06,106 Discord! I'm stuck! 215 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:07,358 You certainly are. 216 00:10:07,399 --> 00:10:10,235 And I should probably help you get free, but... 217 00:10:10,277 --> 00:10:12,863 Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! 218 00:10:12,904 --> 00:10:14,532 But what? 219 00:10:14,573 --> 00:10:18,076 But you are obviously not Fluttershy. 220 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,161 Oh. 221 00:10:19,203 --> 00:10:21,079 I mean, I'm separated from the group 222 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:25,042 and just happen to come across the one pony I care most about? 223 00:10:25,083 --> 00:10:27,669 I can smell this set-up a mile away. 224 00:10:27,711 --> 00:10:29,671 [sobbing] 225 00:10:29,713 --> 00:10:31,756 No. You're right. 226 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:34,676 There's no way you should trust me. 227 00:10:34,718 --> 00:10:39,931 Just go find the others. I understand. 228 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:41,475 Oh, come on. 229 00:10:41,517 --> 00:10:46,688 [loud sobbing] 230 00:10:46,730 --> 00:10:48,690 We're probably all Changelings. 231 00:10:48,732 --> 00:10:51,776 You shouldn't rescue any of us. 232 00:10:51,818 --> 00:10:56,698 Unless you think maybe one of us might be the real Fluttershy. 233 00:10:56,740 --> 00:11:01,703 That certainly would be a nasty Changeling trick, wouldn't it? 234 00:11:01,745 --> 00:11:03,705 I'm the real one. 235 00:11:03,747 --> 00:11:05,707 I'm the real one. 236 00:11:05,749 --> 00:11:08,085 I'm the real Fluttershy. 237 00:11:08,126 --> 00:11:10,546 [snivelling] 238 00:11:10,588 --> 00:11:14,883 We can't wait for Discord. Between seeing him and Trixie, 239 00:11:14,925 --> 00:11:18,220 the castle will be crawling with guards soon. 240 00:11:18,262 --> 00:11:21,014 But if we do manage to destroy Chrysalis' throne, 241 00:11:21,056 --> 00:11:22,224 we'll need him. 242 00:11:22,266 --> 00:11:23,767 He could take on the entire Changeling army 243 00:11:23,808 --> 00:11:25,727 by sneezing if he wanted to. 244 00:11:25,769 --> 00:11:28,730 He's probably already been captured. 245 00:11:28,772 --> 00:11:32,692 Hello? Fellow rescuers? 246 00:11:34,278 --> 00:11:37,197 We can't stay here. We've got to find the throne! 247 00:11:37,239 --> 00:11:40,075 Oooh! I heard some of the Changelings 248 00:11:40,117 --> 00:11:44,204 who were chasing me say that they know where it is. 249 00:11:44,246 --> 00:11:45,664 Klutzy... 250 00:11:45,705 --> 00:11:51,629 Hmmmm? Oh, yeah haha. I can be klutzy. Now, follow me! 251 00:11:53,046 --> 00:11:55,132 You know that's not Discord, right? 252 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:56,425 Obviously. 253 00:11:58,009 --> 00:12:01,096 This way! We're almost there! 254 00:12:01,138 --> 00:12:03,807 I know this trick. If he says to go left, 255 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:05,725 we should definitely go right. 256 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:08,061 He's leading us to a swarm waiting to attack. 257 00:12:09,605 --> 00:12:10,814 [sigh] 258 00:12:10,855 --> 00:12:12,774 OK, I'll handle it. 259 00:12:12,816 --> 00:12:15,068 You two just get ready to run into the other tunnel. 260 00:12:15,110 --> 00:12:17,779 Wait, what!? Trixie you can't. 261 00:12:17,821 --> 00:12:20,782 I won't know what to do. We've already lost Discord. 262 00:12:20,824 --> 00:12:22,951 I can't lose you too. Without magic I... 263 00:12:22,993 --> 00:12:26,037 Starlight, you got us this far with just my illusions 264 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:28,499 and Discord's annoying personality. 265 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:31,793 You don't need magic to figure out what to do next. 266 00:12:31,835 --> 00:12:34,171 I know you're afraid to be in charge, 267 00:12:34,212 --> 00:12:38,800 but you're really good at it. Listen to your best friend. 268 00:12:40,885 --> 00:12:45,724 Hey, Discord? Wanna see the new trick I've been working on? 269 00:12:45,765 --> 00:12:49,186 I call it, "The Changeling Catcher!" 270 00:12:49,227 --> 00:12:51,522 Run! 271 00:12:51,563 --> 00:12:52,606 [whoosh] 272 00:13:01,865 --> 00:13:03,408 * [weak] Ta-daaa... * 273 00:13:07,162 --> 00:13:10,749 [panting] 274 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:15,462 * [dramatic music] * 275 00:13:15,504 --> 00:13:19,841 * [music quiets] * 276 00:13:22,886 --> 00:13:24,513 [splat] 277 00:13:24,555 --> 00:13:28,600 * [dramatic music] * 278 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:45,033 [evil laugh] One little pony all by herself. 279 00:13:48,036 --> 00:13:52,874 Oh, how will I ever prevent this daring rescue? 280 00:13:52,916 --> 00:13:55,627 [hissing and snarling] 281 00:14:03,468 --> 00:14:09,349 Well, well, well. The Princess of Friendship's sole pupil. 282 00:14:09,391 --> 00:14:12,561 Honestly, I didn't think you were worth replacing 283 00:14:12,603 --> 00:14:15,522 with one of my drones. 284 00:14:15,564 --> 00:14:17,566 You won't get away with this! 285 00:14:17,608 --> 00:14:21,945 I already have. Nopony is coming to save you. 286 00:14:21,986 --> 00:14:27,909 Your little squad was it, and now there's just you. 287 00:14:27,951 --> 00:14:29,620 Thorax is still out there. 288 00:14:29,661 --> 00:14:32,456 Don't mention that traitor's name in my Kingdom! 289 00:14:32,497 --> 00:14:36,376 He was a fool to leave and even more a fool to return. 290 00:14:36,418 --> 00:14:40,004 When I find him he'll learn just what happens 291 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:42,924 to those who betray the hive. 292 00:14:42,966 --> 00:14:45,176 [whimper] 293 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:48,847 And it seems I don't have far to look, do I. 294 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:51,266 [zap] 295 00:14:51,308 --> 00:14:52,476 Thorax! 296 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:53,977 [hiss] 297 00:14:55,186 --> 00:14:58,273 [clanking] 298 00:15:00,984 --> 00:15:05,530 Very clever. And clearly Thorax revealed to you the secret 299 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:09,075 of my throne. I can't have powerful ponies 300 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:11,787 using their abilities against me. 301 00:15:11,829 --> 00:15:13,455 Even with your rather embarrassing 302 00:15:13,497 --> 00:15:16,750 little rescue attempt, everything has gone 303 00:15:16,792 --> 00:15:19,294 according to MY plan. 304 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:22,130 What plan? Why did you do all this? 305 00:15:22,172 --> 00:15:24,424 So I could feed, of course! 306 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:28,052 By replacing the most beloved figures in Equestria, 307 00:15:28,094 --> 00:15:31,973 my drones will be able to store all the love meant for them 308 00:15:32,015 --> 00:15:34,976 and return it here... to me. 309 00:15:35,018 --> 00:15:38,856 Everypony will do as I command and my subjects 310 00:15:38,897 --> 00:15:43,401 and I will feed on their love for generations! [evil laugh!] 311 00:15:48,740 --> 00:15:50,784 What if you didn't have to? 312 00:15:50,826 --> 00:15:52,410 Ridiculous! 313 00:15:53,662 --> 00:15:57,624 The hunger of Changelings can never be satisfied. 314 00:15:57,666 --> 00:16:01,545 Exactly. Thorax left the hive and made a friend. 315 00:16:01,586 --> 00:16:05,215 He shared love and now he doesn't need to feed! 316 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:08,218 You don't have to live your lives starving all the time! 317 00:16:09,887 --> 00:16:11,805 You know nothing of the Changelings 318 00:16:11,847 --> 00:16:13,557 or what it takes to be their Queen! 319 00:16:15,099 --> 00:16:20,146 I decide what is best for my subjects, not some mewling grub! 320 00:16:20,188 --> 00:16:23,817 I know what it's like to lead by fear and intimidation. 321 00:16:23,859 --> 00:16:25,026 And I know what it's like 322 00:16:25,068 --> 00:16:27,863 to want everypony to do what you say. 323 00:16:27,905 --> 00:16:31,783 But I was wrong. A real leader doesn't force her subjects 324 00:16:31,825 --> 00:16:34,035 to deny who they are. 325 00:16:34,077 --> 00:16:36,329 She celebrates what makes them unique... 326 00:16:36,371 --> 00:16:39,374 and listens when one of them finds a better way. 327 00:16:39,416 --> 00:16:42,460 The only thing Thorax has found, 328 00:16:42,502 --> 00:16:46,047 is what happens to those who turn their back on the hive! 329 00:16:46,089 --> 00:16:47,257 [zap] 330 00:16:47,298 --> 00:16:48,592 No! Stop! 331 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:53,388 Just as soon as I drain every last ounce of love from him 332 00:16:53,430 --> 00:16:56,725 and show my subjects what a real leader is. 333 00:16:58,393 --> 00:17:01,939 I can feel the love inside me slipping away. 334 00:17:01,980 --> 00:17:04,524 I can't hold onto it much longer. 335 00:17:04,566 --> 00:17:06,067 Then don't! 336 00:17:06,109 --> 00:17:08,946 Sharing love is what made you different to begin with. 337 00:17:08,987 --> 00:17:11,072 You should share yours with Chrysalis. 338 00:17:11,114 --> 00:17:13,533 Give her all of it. 339 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:16,035 [whoosh] 340 00:17:16,077 --> 00:17:19,330 [zapping] 341 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:37,056 This is what happens when you give love freely 342 00:17:37,098 --> 00:17:39,183 instead of taking it. 343 00:17:46,149 --> 00:17:49,987 [rumbling and cracking] 344 00:17:50,028 --> 00:17:51,822 [explosion] 345 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:58,286 * [soft music] * 346 00:18:11,591 --> 00:18:13,426 Fluttershy? 347 00:18:15,178 --> 00:18:17,764 It's, um, good to see you too. 348 00:18:19,557 --> 00:18:20,767 Starlight? 349 00:18:22,185 --> 00:18:23,812 What happened? 350 00:18:23,854 --> 00:18:26,898 We defeated the Changelings with no magic at all; 351 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:28,566 they found a new leader... 352 00:18:28,608 --> 00:18:31,611 and they're all kinda good now. 353 00:18:35,198 --> 00:18:36,658 Well done, Starlight Glimmer. 354 00:18:36,700 --> 00:18:38,785 It seems as though you've learned a great deal 355 00:18:38,827 --> 00:18:39,813 since we last spoke. 356 00:18:39,828 --> 00:18:41,663 [cracking] 357 00:18:41,705 --> 00:18:43,832 [shriek] 358 00:18:50,213 --> 00:18:52,007 When Twilight and her friends defeated me, 359 00:18:52,049 --> 00:18:56,177 I chose to run away and seek revenge. You don't have to. 360 00:18:56,219 --> 00:18:58,763 You can be the leader your subjects deserve. 361 00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:08,982 There is no revenge you could ever conceive of 362 00:19:09,024 --> 00:19:11,317 that will come close to what I will exact upon you 363 00:19:11,359 --> 00:19:14,445 one day, Starlight Glimmer! 364 00:19:22,746 --> 00:19:25,456 Thorax, as the new leader of the Changelings, 365 00:19:25,498 --> 00:19:28,793 I look forward to discussing how we can improve our relationship 366 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:30,545 in the future. 367 00:19:30,587 --> 00:19:33,256 However, for the moment, perhaps it is best 368 00:19:33,297 --> 00:19:37,677 that we leave the Changeling Kingdom to the Changelings. 369 00:19:37,719 --> 00:19:38,929 [poof] 370 00:19:38,970 --> 00:19:41,222 Splendid idea! Now who's ready 371 00:19:41,264 --> 00:19:45,226 for some celebratory tea at Fluttershy's? 372 00:19:45,268 --> 00:19:48,438 Oh. Um. Everypony? 373 00:19:48,479 --> 00:19:51,232 Actually, now that you can snap your claws 374 00:19:51,274 --> 00:19:53,234 and send us absolutely anywhere again, 375 00:19:53,276 --> 00:19:55,194 I think I have a better option. 376 00:19:58,573 --> 00:20:02,243 Uh.. Hey Starlight. What are you doing here? 377 00:20:02,285 --> 00:20:04,412 You left in such a hurry before, 378 00:20:04,454 --> 00:20:07,124 we kinda thought you didn't want to come. 379 00:20:07,165 --> 00:20:10,752 Yeah. I guess after the way I used my magic on all of you, 380 00:20:10,794 --> 00:20:13,379 I wasn't sure I was somepony who should even be in charge 381 00:20:13,421 --> 00:20:16,382 of a baking contest. I was afraid I might go back 382 00:20:16,424 --> 00:20:19,719 to being the pony I used to be. But... 383 00:20:19,761 --> 00:20:22,764 I realized that sometimes you don't have a choice. 384 00:20:22,806 --> 00:20:27,852 You have to step up. And I HAVE changed. I can handle it. 385 00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:30,605 Whether than means saving Equestria OR helping friends 386 00:20:30,647 --> 00:20:34,358 with a sunset festival. Speaking of which... 387 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:38,279 I know the festival is almost over, but I kinda invited 388 00:20:38,321 --> 00:20:40,281 a few of my friends to join. 389 00:20:42,117 --> 00:20:44,953 Hope that's OK. 390 00:20:44,995 --> 00:20:47,580 Are you kidding? Of course! 391 00:20:47,622 --> 00:20:51,126 Great. Now, where's that baking contest? 392 00:20:51,168 --> 00:20:53,252 This pony needs a cupcake! 393 00:20:55,880 --> 00:21:00,760 So I'm able to rip the very fabric of reality again. 394 00:21:00,802 --> 00:21:03,429 Yeah, yeah and I'm still a self-absorbed, 395 00:21:03,471 --> 00:21:06,224 below-average illusionist. Right? 396 00:21:06,265 --> 00:21:09,186 Actually, I was going to say a COUPLE of those illusions 397 00:21:09,227 --> 00:21:11,521 were slightly above average. 398 00:21:11,562 --> 00:21:15,316 If you ever need a little chaos in your act, let me know. 399 00:21:15,358 --> 00:21:18,987 Ha! When pigs fly! 400 00:21:19,029 --> 00:21:21,447 Your wish is my command! 401 00:21:21,489 --> 00:21:23,158 [snap] 402 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:24,325 [squeal] 403 00:21:24,367 --> 00:21:26,119 Whoa-whoaaaa! 404 00:21:27,370 --> 00:21:31,833 Somepony is really gonna have to catch us up on what we missed.