♪♪
Ahem! Where ya goin?
Since you three were unable to retrieve my Bewitching Bell,
we need another source of great magical power
to defeat Twilight and her friends.
♪ [plodding music] ♪
He's gone!
I don't trust him.
None of us do.
Which is why double-crossing him with his own bell
will be so satisfying.
If we can figure out how to use it.
Hmmm.
Twilight Sparkle may be the worst.
But she does know stuff.
She once said the archives in Canterlot
has a restricted area.
Celestia and Luna love to hoard information
for themselves. If there's an answer, it's there.
My triumphant return to Canterlot?
I like the sound of that.
Oh my gosh. Road trip!
♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪
♪ Aaaahhh ♪
♪ My little Pony ♪
♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪
♪ My Little Pony ♪
♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪
♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪
♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪
♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪
♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪
♪ To have my little pony ♪
♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪
♪♪
Sorry to interrupt. We know you're busy planning
The Summer Sun Celebration as we requested. But-
Oh! Things seem... calmer in here
than we would have expected.
No complaints here.
With the exception of the odd trivia night,
I've made a lot of progress
since the Royal Swanifying Ceremony.
You may not know this about me, but I occasionally freak out!
That was a joke. I wanted to show you
with the Summer Sun Celebration
how much I've improved. So I focused on delegating
and trusting others! It's been GREAT!
That's actually what we came to talk to you about.
This may be the last Summer Sun Celebration
you'll need to plan.
Did I do something wrong?
Of course not. It's just that the Celebration
has always been about us. My defeat of Luna.
And, thanks to you and your friends,
my reunion with my sister.
Now that we're leaving, we don't see a need
for the holiday any longer.
Now that you're...?
My sister and I have decided the time for us to retire
is upon us. You and your friends have proven
you are ready to lead Equestria.
So let this be the last Summer Sun Celebration
as Equestria leaves behind the old to embrace the new.
[gulp]
My goodness! How are YOU feeling about all this?
Something like this could definitely send you
into full freaky-outy mode.
I'm actually fine. But if this is going to be the last
Summer Sun Celebration, I want to make sure
it's the best Celebration ever.
Please don't give us more work.
So even though everything was done,
I thought of a few last-minute changes
I could use your help with.
Gah! I knew it!
Discord: Oh! The end of a beloved holiday?
Last-minute changes to a celebration?
That sounds positively...
Chaotic.
What are you doing here?
I've known Celestia and Luna longer than any of you!
I terrorized them; they turned me into stone.
[cracking]
If this is the last Summer Sun Situation,
I simply can't miss it.
Well, I see I've arrived just in time for the
"Twilight gives her friends an impossibly long
and overly detailed list" predicament!
I guess some-draconequis isn't the know-it-all
he thinks he is!
♪♪
This is it?
What?
We were kinda with Discord on this one.
No more crazy lists. No more freaking out.
With your help, I know we've got this.
Oh. Character growth is so boring.
Do I at least get my own note card?
There. Now, I need to go rewrite my speech,
but if you all look at your cards, you'll see.
Can't talk now have so much to get done before sunrise!
Why are so many ponies up in the middle of the night?
It's that silly sun holiday.
How many holidays do you ponies have? No matter.
Getting into the castle won't be a problem.
Are you sure about that?
♪ [sting] ♪
[bird chirping]
Oh. Those are new. But even so.
[whoosh]
♪ [military snare drum] ♪
[knock]
[creaking]
Transfer. Have to head inside. Open up.
♪ [military snare drum] ♪
♪ [chimes] ♪
♪ [military snare drum] ♪
[slam]
Right. Of course.
[knock knock]
Uh, do yours get glitchy, too?
More medallions, more problems. Am I right?
They've increased security into the castle.
This is going to be more challenging than I thought.
[whoosh]
Could you not go popping us all over the place please?
Time is of the essence! Let's go team!
We need to know what we're doing before we go and do it.
Pinkie, you and I are givin' Braeburn
and the Appleoosan ponies some adjustments to the menu.
Fluttershy and I are meeting the pegasi from Cloudsdale
to give them changes to the weather.
Spike, we're going to update The Flaming Sky Firework
unicorn troupe with Twilight's new vision.
And I'm supposed to...
Make sure Discord doesn't do anything Discord-y.
Well, that's annoyingly specific.
Increased security on a crowded holiday with Twilight
and their friends bumbling around? This is impossible.
Oh, no. This is perfect. We need a distraction
and those ridiculous ponies just gave it to us.
Now, do exactly as I tell you.
♪♪
Step away from the wagons! Official food tasters here
on official food-tasting business!
[gobbling]
It ain't gonna be easy,
but I think we can whip up these new cookies
Twilight wants before sunrise.
If anypony can handle some last-minute bakin', Braeburn,
it's y'all.
[chomp]
We brought plenty for the celebration,
but if she keeps testin', we might be in trouble.
[gulp]
But I see a suspicious-looking cookie!
[zap]
♪ [scary music] ♪
You OK?
I feel... weak all of a sudden.
[zap]
♪♪
Is somepony back there?
♪♪
[zap]
What is it?
Everypony. Get away from the food
till we figure out what's goin' on!
[splat]
[screams]
[evil laugh]
The princess wants what?
Just what's on that little card. No big deal.
No big dea..? It's a much more aggressive weather pattern
then what was originally ordered!
This is very irregular. We'll need to.
No. First we must. Wait. We, Oh!
Take a breath!
[big inhale]
Let it out slowly.
Tell the princess we will do our best.
We're sure you're doing an excellent job.
Oh! Yeah. Totally.
You're not gonna panic and screw it up at all.
I-I-I'm not built for high pressure situations.
Golly. Sounds like you need some help.
Who are you?
Somepony who's organized enough to handle
the small stuff so you can focus on the big picture.
The big...? YES! That sounds right!
Ha, ha. This kind of weather has to be handled delicately.
Good thing I'm here. I'll take care of everything.
♪ [fanfare] ♪
[explosions]
Whoa!
The Flaming Sky Firework Troupe is a marvel.
We take pride in what we do.
These last-minute changes aren't too challenging,
are they?
Ha! The more challenging, the better. We aim to astound.
Now, if you don't mind, we do have a new routine to prepare.
Horns at the ready!
♪♪
Very impressive!
Thank you. Unfortunately, we have no room
for anypony else at this time. I'm sorry.
Crackle Cossette.
And I don't want to join your silly little troupe.
Pardon me?
Oh! I meant no offense! It just seems a pity for unicorns
to waste their talents on something so inconsequential.
[shocked murmurs]
Unicorns wield magic.
We are the most powerful ponies in the land.
Don't you ever feel you're destined for more than...
performances?
It's all coming together!
I really think this is going to be the best
Summer Sun Celebration ever!
You've done an outstanding job!
We've all done an outstanding job!
And what about me?
You'll be happy to know that I have been watching myself
all night and I have yet to do one Discord-y thing!
Now that truly is amazing.
Twilight, we know you had, uh, difficulties
using the amulet to raise the sun and moon.
We thought perhaps a practice session
before the festivities might be in order?
That's... a good idea. Thank you all. So much.
♪♪
I sure am proud'a her.
Yeah! She finally realizes
things will turn out fine,
even when she isn't micromanaging
every little detail.
[clang]
Braeburn! What's wrong!
Earth ponies. Sick. Food missin'. Can't bake anything.
Something's wrong with the weather.
Storms, hurricanes, fog. You name it.
It's a disaster out there!
Rarity! Please inform Her Highness
that we will not be performing.
A simple fireworks show is beneath us.
We're better than that.
What the...? Everything was fine a minute ago.
Apparently, a lot can change in a minute.
♪♪
It's total chaos out there!
Don't look at me!
What are we gonna do?
Twilight: Do about what?
What are you doing here!
I forgot these. You guys OK?
Twilight, we're sorry but.
But! We don't know what to do,
now that everything's all ready!
Ha ha ha!
I guess I was too organized!
I'll try to come up with a few last-minute errands
for you before sunrise.
Well, that's a relief!
Explain to me why we didn't tell her the truth?
Twilight is finally learning not to let her stress
get the better of her.
If she finds out everything went wrong,
it could be devastating!
She would be so upset!
She'll totally freak out.
Well, what do y'all suggest?
Ooooo! Let's just fix it all before she notices!
No lying necessary!
I guess.
We'd need a miracle.
We have a miracle! Don't we?
I suppose I could fix everything.
But isn't the real miracle here
the miracle of teamwork and character growth?
[poof]
Oh, come on!
Discord is right. Twilight needs us.
Whatever happened, we can fix this.
[crash of thunder]
What did happen?
[screaming]
Best. Road trip. Ever!
[thunderclap]
♪♪
[snap]
Even if I was an actual doctor,
I would have no idea what's wrong
There's gotta be a reason.
Something got 'em all sick.
Maybe the food?
I ate the food too! Does that mean I'm sick? Oh, no!
[thud]
Nope. I feel fine.
♪♪
[zap]
♪♪
[thud]
♪♪
I don't know how this happened.
I'm going to be fired for sure!
Rainbow Dash and the Wonderbolts
will have all the weather rounded up any minute.
AHHHH! Or not.
Not here.
The Archives are in a different part of the castle.
[honk]
What about aiming for perfection?
We've set our sights higher.
Higher than perfection?
Higher than putting on a silly little show
for the other ponies.
But you were so excited before. What changed?
[squawking]
[whoosh]
♪♪
You two just enjoy the festivities!
I have a few surprises in store for-
Yes, Discord?
Oh well, don't mind me. I'm just here for the chaos.
[crash]
Oh-oh-oh. And here we go!
[whoosh]
What is Rainbow Dash doing?
Pinkie? Is this soup?
Yes. I... was really hungry?
Nopony understands wanting to take pride
in your work more than I do.
You could do more with your magic
than make frilly dresses!
Pfft! Nopony does frills anymore!
This season is actually all about simplicity and-
Not the point, Rarity.
Princess!
I beg your forgiveness. It's entirely my fault!
What is?
[crash]
That.
Oh...um! Just a slight hiccup in the weather. Ha, ha.
Applejack? What is going on?
I told y'all this was a bad idea
but nopony ever listens to me!
That's it!
I thought everything was fine. What is going on?
Everything was going fine.
Until it totally wasn't.
We tried to fix it ourselves.
Why didn't you tell me?
We didn't want you to freak out.
And you thought not telling me everything
was a total disaster would avoid a freak-out?
When you say it like that, it sounds like a really bad plan.
Here it comes...
I know how I used to react. But I really have changed.
Panicking won't solve anything.
But we can handle whatever problems come our way,
as long as we handle them together.
Spoken like a true leader.
How can we help?
I love a good to-do list.
So tell me exactly what happened
so we can figure out exactly what to do to fix it!
♪ [military snare drum] ♪
♪♪
[whoosh]
[boom]
♪ [chimes] ♪
[poof]
♪♪
[smash]
♪♪
[crackling]
♪♪
[explosion]
♪♪
[beckoning whistle]
♪♪
[whistles and explosions]
♪ [royal fanfare] ♪
[cheering]
This celebration has always been a reminder
not to fear the night,
for there is always a new day to look forward to.
But as we look towards Equestria's future,
I am sad to say that today will be the last
Summer Sun Celebration.
[dismayed cries]
...because there is something even more important
to celebrate.
There are two ponies who have watched over us
night and day for as long as we can remember.
We will no longer commemorate their battle or their reunion.
Instead, we will take this day to celebrate
how much they mean to all of us.
From this day forward today will be known as
The Festival of the Two Sisters.
[cheering]
We don't know what to say.
♪♪
Hee hee! A brand-new holiday? You're my kinda princess!
I'm just glad we pulled it off.
About that. We just wanted to say we're real sorry.
You did tell us you'd changed.
As your friends, we should have trusted you.
Next time you say you're not gonna freak out,
we'll believe you.
Good. Because I'm sure there's going to plenty of things
I'll need my best friends' help with.
Whee!
Whoa!
[crash]
[laughter]
You know, it really does seem like you just might be ready
for whatever comes next, Your Majesty.
So...? Did you find what you were looking for?
Once again, I've found success where you all find failure.
I have located what I sought
and tomorrow I will set out to retrieve it.
When I return,
Equestria will finally be ours for the taking.
Hmph!
Oh, stop pouting.
You knew you couldn't stay that buff.
You had to return all the life force to those earth ponies
so Grogar doesn't suspect anything.
I don't have to like it.
Well, I don't like that we worked so hard
to destroy their party and they still pulled it off,
but you don't see me complaining.
Our goal wasn't to destroy; it was to distract.
And now we have exactly what we need.
And no time to waste.
We have to master the Bell before Grogar returns.
We've managed to stay one step ahead of everypony so far.
You know it really was super- easy to get all those
earth ponies and pegasi and unicorns
to turn on each other.
It was, wasn't it. Now that is something to think about.
♪♪