1 00:00:01,334 --> 00:00:04,303 ♪♪ 2 00:00:04,303 --> 00:00:05,638 That's the last entry... 3 00:00:05,638 --> 00:00:08,341 Starswirl's final words before he vanished! 4 00:00:08,341 --> 00:00:11,210 [Applejack] All those legendary ponies were real too? 5 00:00:11,210 --> 00:00:14,047 And then NONE of them were ever heard from again? 6 00:00:14,047 --> 00:00:16,449 They used their magic to open a portal to limbo 7 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:18,785 [screaming moan] 8 00:00:18,785 --> 00:00:20,586 We need to find items that are connected 9 00:00:20,586 --> 00:00:22,555 to the pillars in some way. 10 00:00:22,555 --> 00:00:24,123 We brought you back! 11 00:00:24,123 --> 00:00:26,759 You cannot bring ONLY the pillars back! 12 00:00:26,759 --> 00:00:31,164 [evil laughter] 13 00:00:34,434 --> 00:00:38,204 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 14 00:00:38,204 --> 00:00:40,173 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 15 00:00:40,173 --> 00:00:42,275 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 16 00:00:42,275 --> 00:00:44,577 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 17 00:00:44,577 --> 00:00:46,446 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 18 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:49,115 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 19 00:00:49,115 --> 00:00:51,150 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 20 00:00:51,150 --> 00:00:53,119 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 21 00:00:53,119 --> 00:00:55,421 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 22 00:00:55,421 --> 00:00:57,090 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 23 00:00:57,090 --> 00:00:59,592 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 24 00:00:59,592 --> 00:01:03,396 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 25 00:01:03,396 --> 00:01:05,298 ♪♪ 26 00:01:10,103 --> 00:01:14,240 [evil laughter] 27 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:15,875 Your pitiful attempt to imprison me 28 00:01:15,875 --> 00:01:18,811 has FAILED, Starswirl! 29 00:01:18,811 --> 00:01:20,746 [zap] 30 00:01:20,746 --> 00:01:22,815 You must return us to limbo. 31 00:01:22,815 --> 00:01:24,650 It's the only way to stop him. 32 00:01:24,650 --> 00:01:26,786 I only figured out how to bring you back. 33 00:01:26,786 --> 00:01:28,187 Working on it. 34 00:01:28,187 --> 00:01:29,388 No table of contents. 35 00:01:29,388 --> 00:01:31,791 Allow me to assist. 36 00:01:31,791 --> 00:01:34,894 [crashing] 37 00:01:34,894 --> 00:01:38,164 ♪ [dramatic music] ♪ 38 00:01:43,202 --> 00:01:44,470 There! 39 00:01:44,470 --> 00:01:49,308 Without the power of Ponehenge, your banishing spell is useless. 40 00:01:49,308 --> 00:01:51,244 You have studied my writings. 41 00:01:51,244 --> 00:01:53,346 Surely you have some other plan. 42 00:01:53,346 --> 00:01:56,282 No. I just wanted to save you, I didn't think-- 43 00:01:56,282 --> 00:01:57,550 Don't fret. 44 00:01:57,550 --> 00:02:01,921 When I extinguish the light and hope of this miserable world, 45 00:02:01,921 --> 00:02:04,423 you won't remember any of this. 46 00:02:04,423 --> 00:02:05,792 No! 47 00:02:08,227 --> 00:02:11,864 This one is almost as strong as you, Starswirl. 48 00:02:11,864 --> 00:02:13,566 But even in my weakened state, 49 00:02:13,566 --> 00:02:16,235 she cannot stop the might of shadows! 50 00:02:16,235 --> 00:02:20,306 [shouts] 51 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:22,609 Lucky for her, she's not alone. 52 00:02:25,945 --> 00:02:27,313 ARRGGGHHH! 53 00:02:27,313 --> 00:02:28,814 Know this, fiend. 54 00:02:28,814 --> 00:02:33,252 We will not rest until we find a way to return you to limbo. 55 00:02:33,252 --> 00:02:34,554 [snarl] 56 00:02:34,554 --> 00:02:35,788 Never! 57 00:02:35,788 --> 00:02:38,457 Your days of glory are through, Starswirl. 58 00:02:38,457 --> 00:02:44,197 Now my dark power will reign and you six will bow to me! 59 00:02:44,197 --> 00:02:45,865 [whoosh] 60 00:02:47,733 --> 00:02:49,969 Um, where'd he go? 61 00:02:49,969 --> 00:02:51,971 That is a riddle we must unravel. 62 00:02:51,971 --> 00:02:53,239 And quickly. 63 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:54,974 How long have we been gone? 64 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:56,943 Over a thousand years. 65 00:02:58,377 --> 00:03:02,515 Then my spell worked before it was meddled with. 66 00:03:02,515 --> 00:03:05,651 And the realm has been at peace for a millennia! 67 00:03:05,651 --> 00:03:08,554 Well, we did have to save everypony from Nightmare Moon 68 00:03:08,554 --> 00:03:11,224 and Discord and Chrysalis and King Sombra and Lord Tirek and 69 00:03:11,224 --> 00:03:13,292 there was that one time when Starlight traveled through time 70 00:03:13,292 --> 00:03:14,994 and almost destroyed life as we know it! 71 00:03:14,994 --> 00:03:17,563 But that's all in the past. 72 00:03:17,563 --> 00:03:19,665 If you are truly this accomplished, 73 00:03:19,665 --> 00:03:23,302 we will stop the Pony of Shadows twice as fast together. 74 00:03:23,302 --> 00:03:24,870 We shall see. 75 00:03:24,870 --> 00:03:28,474 It is an easy thing to say you have saved the world. 76 00:03:28,474 --> 00:03:30,676 It is quite another to do it. 77 00:03:30,676 --> 00:03:33,846 Oh, we've saved the world, beardo. 78 00:03:33,846 --> 00:03:35,615 And we can do it again. 79 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:39,485 Be that as it may, the problem of locating the Pony of Shadows 80 00:03:39,485 --> 00:03:43,356 remains and this land is vast. 81 00:03:43,356 --> 00:03:45,024 It sounds like you need a map. 82 00:03:45,024 --> 00:03:47,660 Luckily, we have just the thing. 83 00:03:49,295 --> 00:03:53,032 Something about this magic seems familiar. 84 00:03:53,032 --> 00:03:55,301 [whoosh] 85 00:03:55,301 --> 00:03:57,336 [astonished cries] 86 00:03:57,336 --> 00:03:58,938 Did you know he could do that? 87 00:03:58,938 --> 00:03:59,839 He's Starswirl! 88 00:03:59,839 --> 00:04:01,874 He can do anything! 89 00:04:01,874 --> 00:04:06,846 This map and, indeed, this very castle are grown from the seed 90 00:04:06,846 --> 00:04:09,849 we planted over a thousand years ago. 91 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:11,417 Then it did work! 92 00:04:11,417 --> 00:04:12,485 What worked? 93 00:04:12,485 --> 00:04:15,621 Each of us infused a crystal seed with our magic 94 00:04:15,621 --> 00:04:18,824 in hopes that it would grow into a force for good. 95 00:04:18,824 --> 00:04:22,328 We wanted to leave something to protect the realm 96 00:04:22,328 --> 00:04:23,529 in our absence, 97 00:04:23,529 --> 00:04:27,833 but we never dreamed our gift would become so powerful. 98 00:04:27,833 --> 00:04:30,503 Y'all mean the elements came from you? 99 00:04:33,306 --> 00:04:35,341 You know, the sparkly crystal things that grow 100 00:04:35,341 --> 00:04:37,710 from the Tree of Harmony and represent each of us? 101 00:04:37,710 --> 00:04:38,778 Laughter. 102 00:04:38,778 --> 00:04:39,712 Honesty. 103 00:04:39,712 --> 00:04:40,780 Generosity. 104 00:04:40,780 --> 00:04:41,914 Loyalty. 105 00:04:41,914 --> 00:04:42,948 Kindness. 106 00:04:42,948 --> 00:04:44,450 And magic! 107 00:04:46,085 --> 00:04:50,456 They are reflections of our own elements of hope, strength, 108 00:04:50,456 --> 00:04:54,661 beauty, bravery, healing and sorcery. 109 00:04:56,796 --> 00:05:00,466 We had no idea our small seed would bloom 110 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:03,069 into the living spirit of the land. 111 00:05:03,069 --> 00:05:07,473 I am glad our mantles have passed to such capable ponies. 112 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:10,843 [Starswirl] More importantly, we no longer need Ponhenge 113 00:05:10,843 --> 00:05:13,479 to send our foe back to limbo. 114 00:05:13,479 --> 00:05:17,683 We can use the stored magic in this "Tree of Harmony." 115 00:05:17,683 --> 00:05:20,553 But doesn't a banishing spell take a lot of power? 116 00:05:20,553 --> 00:05:22,822 We'd have to sacrifice the elements for that. 117 00:05:22,822 --> 00:05:23,889 Mm hm 118 00:05:23,889 --> 00:05:24,757 They'd be gone. 119 00:05:24,757 --> 00:05:25,925 Forever? 120 00:05:25,925 --> 00:05:28,427 Starswirl, I don't think the Tree can survive 121 00:05:28,427 --> 00:05:29,762 without the elements. 122 00:05:29,762 --> 00:05:32,631 If it dies, Equestria will suffer. 123 00:05:32,631 --> 00:05:36,902 If the Pony of Shadows has his way, your land will not exist. 124 00:05:36,902 --> 00:05:40,406 So unless you have a better idea... 125 00:05:41,374 --> 00:05:44,043 [whoosh] 126 00:05:44,043 --> 00:05:46,545 ♪♪ 127 00:05:46,545 --> 00:05:51,117 Our foe will seek dark places from which to draw power. 128 00:05:51,117 --> 00:05:53,085 I will prepare my spell, 129 00:05:53,085 --> 00:05:56,422 so that we may strike as soon as you find him. 130 00:05:56,422 --> 00:05:57,890 What are we waiting for? 131 00:05:57,890 --> 00:05:59,792 I like your spirit! 132 00:05:59,792 --> 00:06:01,427 Uh huh! Oh yeah! 133 00:06:06,132 --> 00:06:07,734 What about this one? 134 00:06:08,868 --> 00:06:13,439 Sea Pony etiquette isn't going to help right now, Spike. 135 00:06:13,439 --> 00:06:15,975 Uh, Twilight? Are you OK? 136 00:06:15,975 --> 00:06:18,778 I just unleashed ultimate evil and doomed Equestria 137 00:06:18,778 --> 00:06:20,646 because I was obsessed with meeting my idol. 138 00:06:20,646 --> 00:06:22,148 Why wouldn't I be OK? 139 00:06:22,148 --> 00:06:23,049 [thud] 140 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:25,684 You didn't know that was gonna happen. 141 00:06:25,684 --> 00:06:27,920 But I should have listened to you and left things alone. 142 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:31,023 Now the elements of harmony will be lost to fix my mistake! 143 00:06:31,023 --> 00:06:32,858 Maybe there's another way. 144 00:06:32,858 --> 00:06:35,395 If there is, Twilight will find it. 145 00:06:37,196 --> 00:06:39,799 Portal gate... portal keys... portal spells. 146 00:06:39,799 --> 00:06:42,802 YES! If the Pillars can hold open the gateway to limbo, 147 00:06:42,802 --> 00:06:45,471 a powerful pony can do the banishing spell herself! 148 00:06:45,471 --> 00:06:46,906 Do you know what this means? 149 00:06:48,107 --> 00:06:50,009 I can stop carrying books? 150 00:06:50,009 --> 00:06:52,545 The Pillars don't have to leave Equestria! 151 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:53,746 Even though we'll lose the elements, 152 00:06:53,746 --> 00:06:55,648 we'll have the ponies that created them. 153 00:06:55,648 --> 00:06:58,217 And the Pony of shadows will be banished for good! 154 00:06:58,217 --> 00:07:00,619 That's great. 155 00:07:00,619 --> 00:07:02,888 But I was thinking of another way 156 00:07:02,888 --> 00:07:06,659 that maybe doesn't involve "banishing" at all? 157 00:07:06,659 --> 00:07:09,462 Starswirl knew what he was doing when he cast that spell. 158 00:07:09,462 --> 00:07:10,963 If I can make it even better, 159 00:07:10,963 --> 00:07:13,933 maybe he'll see that I take magic as seriously as he does. 160 00:07:16,235 --> 00:07:20,005 [traffic noises] 161 00:07:20,005 --> 00:07:21,540 It seems the dark places 162 00:07:21,540 --> 00:07:24,543 Starswirl indicated on the map have changed. 163 00:07:24,543 --> 00:07:26,011 I bet the Pony of Shadows 164 00:07:26,011 --> 00:07:28,547 would've loved the Ghastly Caverns 165 00:07:28,547 --> 00:07:30,249 before 1000 years of erosion 166 00:07:30,249 --> 00:07:32,718 turned it into the Ghastly Gorge. 167 00:07:32,718 --> 00:07:36,555 The "Appeloosian Wastes" sure sounded dark and desolate. 168 00:07:36,555 --> 00:07:37,756 Who knew they would become 169 00:07:37,756 --> 00:07:39,892 such a popular square dancing destination? 170 00:07:39,892 --> 00:07:42,261 And I get how this part of Equestria 171 00:07:42,261 --> 00:07:44,129 used to be cast in eternal night 172 00:07:44,129 --> 00:07:47,800 where the Pony of Shadows could draw power and wreak havoc 173 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:51,203 while ponies were powerless to stop him, but, 174 00:07:51,203 --> 00:07:52,705 it's kinda made a comeback. 175 00:07:52,705 --> 00:07:54,574 Did I mention it's really bright? 176 00:07:59,245 --> 00:08:03,616 It seems there are fewer dark corners in the realm these days. 177 00:08:03,616 --> 00:08:05,217 Isn't that a good thing? 178 00:08:05,217 --> 00:08:08,053 True. The Pony of Shadows will have a hard time 179 00:08:08,053 --> 00:08:09,655 regaining power. 180 00:08:09,655 --> 00:08:12,992 When he rears his head, we'll be ready! 181 00:08:12,992 --> 00:08:17,129 Isn't there some way to banish him without losing all of you? 182 00:08:17,129 --> 00:08:18,898 I wish there were. 183 00:08:18,898 --> 00:08:22,535 But to save our home, we are willing to leave it. 184 00:08:22,535 --> 00:08:23,636 [door opens] 185 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:24,603 I don't think you'll have to! 186 00:08:24,603 --> 00:08:25,704 My spell isn't finished yet, 187 00:08:25,704 --> 00:08:28,674 but I think we can send The Pony of Shadows to limbo 188 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:30,510 without all of you having to go as well! 189 00:08:31,577 --> 00:08:35,915 While I appreciate your enthusiasm, Twilight, 190 00:08:35,915 --> 00:08:40,185 this is hardly the time to take risks on half-baked spells. 191 00:08:40,185 --> 00:08:41,654 [whimper] 192 00:08:41,654 --> 00:08:43,722 Begging your pardon, Mr. The Bearded. 193 00:08:43,722 --> 00:08:46,659 But Twilight doesn't do anything half-way. 194 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:49,562 Especially not magic! 195 00:08:49,562 --> 00:08:54,033 Seriously! She got her wings by finishing one of your spells. 196 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:56,001 I think you'll find her work is worth reading 197 00:08:56,001 --> 00:08:57,836 before you dismiss it out of hoof! 198 00:08:57,836 --> 00:08:59,672 Mm hm! 199 00:08:59,672 --> 00:09:01,840 While it is an unconventional approach, 200 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:03,976 I believe it could work. 201 00:09:03,976 --> 00:09:05,611 Hm. 202 00:09:05,611 --> 00:09:07,680 I suppose there is a chance. 203 00:09:07,680 --> 00:09:11,083 But we still have no idea where to find the villain. 204 00:09:11,083 --> 00:09:14,153 ♪♪ 205 00:09:19,658 --> 00:09:21,327 Maybe we should try there? 206 00:09:27,733 --> 00:09:29,101 The Hollow Shades. 207 00:09:29,101 --> 00:09:31,904 I think a branch of the Apple family lives there. 208 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:33,739 They'd have to be pretty distant. 209 00:09:33,739 --> 00:09:36,775 The Hollow Shades was abandoned eons ago. 210 00:09:36,775 --> 00:09:38,611 Hm, that's odd. 211 00:09:38,611 --> 00:09:40,879 The only time the map's called all of us to one place 212 00:09:40,879 --> 00:09:42,881 was Starlight's village. 213 00:09:42,881 --> 00:09:46,251 So it's like a super-villain tracker! 214 00:09:46,251 --> 00:09:47,320 No offence. 215 00:09:48,321 --> 00:09:49,989 Do you think the map could be trying to tell us 216 00:09:49,989 --> 00:09:51,390 where the Pony of Shadows is? 217 00:09:51,390 --> 00:09:52,658 Hmmm. 218 00:09:52,658 --> 00:09:56,929 The Tree of Harmony acting to protect the light of the realm. 219 00:09:56,929 --> 00:09:58,831 Yes, a good thought, Twilight. 220 00:09:59,865 --> 00:10:02,735 I will make my notes on this spell. 221 00:10:02,735 --> 00:10:04,370 Ready yourselves for battle. 222 00:10:04,370 --> 00:10:07,740 Uh, I know I'm not as experienced as all of you, 223 00:10:07,740 --> 00:10:10,009 but is banishment really the only option? 224 00:10:10,009 --> 00:10:12,044 I mean, it's been a long time. 225 00:10:12,044 --> 00:10:15,381 Maybe the Pony of Shadows is ready to talk? 226 00:10:15,381 --> 00:10:19,151 I doubt we can save our homeland with a conversation. 227 00:10:19,151 --> 00:10:20,285 But we could try. 228 00:10:20,285 --> 00:10:24,289 Starlight, I'm sure Starswirl and the others did try. 229 00:10:24,289 --> 00:10:27,426 The Pony of Shadows was not interested in reconciliation. 230 00:10:27,426 --> 00:10:30,162 Once a villain, always a villain. 231 00:10:30,162 --> 00:10:33,265 Twilight? Sunburst? Would you accompany me? 232 00:10:33,265 --> 00:10:36,969 I wish to refine this spell for our use. 233 00:10:36,969 --> 00:10:40,306 Come! We must prepare for the struggle ahead. 234 00:10:42,975 --> 00:10:45,711 I know Starswirl is a great wizard, 235 00:10:45,711 --> 00:10:48,814 but this whole plan seems wrong. 236 00:10:48,814 --> 00:10:51,950 The map's only ever sent us to solve friendship problems. 237 00:10:51,950 --> 00:10:54,086 Maybe so, but the Pony of Shadows 238 00:10:54,086 --> 00:10:57,222 doesn't really seem like the friendship type. 239 00:10:57,222 --> 00:10:58,056 Honestly? 240 00:10:58,056 --> 00:11:00,459 We don't know anything about him. 241 00:11:00,459 --> 00:11:02,428 Nopony does. 242 00:11:02,428 --> 00:11:05,064 That's not entirely true. 243 00:11:12,705 --> 00:11:16,775 You all knew the Pony of Shadows before he became what he is now. 244 00:11:16,775 --> 00:11:18,143 You must've been friends. 245 00:11:18,143 --> 00:11:19,445 So what happened? 246 00:11:20,779 --> 00:11:23,415 The tale of our rift is a sad one. 247 00:11:23,415 --> 00:11:27,853 ♪♪ 248 00:11:27,853 --> 00:11:30,489 ♪ [hypnotic singing] ♪ 249 00:11:30,489 --> 00:11:33,759 [shouts] 250 00:11:33,759 --> 00:11:40,365 ♪ [singing continues] ♪ 251 00:11:40,365 --> 00:11:42,868 [Rockhoof] Stygian was a pony like the rest of us, 252 00:11:42,868 --> 00:11:44,903 though more scholar than hero. 253 00:11:44,903 --> 00:11:46,839 He recognized our emerging world 254 00:11:46,839 --> 00:11:49,041 would need champions to defend it. 255 00:11:51,877 --> 00:11:53,079 [whoosh] 256 00:11:55,047 --> 00:11:56,082 [whoosh] 257 00:12:00,319 --> 00:12:01,754 [roar] 258 00:12:02,321 --> 00:12:03,522 [zap] 259 00:12:07,359 --> 00:12:09,461 [Flash Magnus] He may have gathered us together, 260 00:12:09,461 --> 00:12:12,431 but he, himself was just an ordinary unicorn 261 00:12:12,431 --> 00:12:15,000 who soon grew jealous of our abilities. 262 00:12:17,002 --> 00:12:20,139 [Mistmane] He stole objects from each of us ... 263 00:12:20,139 --> 00:12:23,976 artifacts to use in a spell. 264 00:12:23,976 --> 00:12:26,378 [Meadowbrook] And we cast him out for it. 265 00:12:28,814 --> 00:12:30,382 [Somnambula] We always thought he'd return 266 00:12:30,382 --> 00:12:32,317 and seek forgiveness. 267 00:12:32,317 --> 00:12:37,790 But when we saw him again, his heart was bent on revenge. 268 00:12:37,790 --> 00:12:40,292 He dashed even my hope of saving him. 269 00:12:42,060 --> 00:12:43,896 [zap] 270 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:46,298 But why did he steal the artifacts from you? 271 00:12:46,298 --> 00:12:50,936 No doubt it was an enchantment to take our powers for himself. 272 00:12:50,936 --> 00:12:53,072 Hm. 273 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:57,242 ♪♪ 274 00:12:57,242 --> 00:12:59,511 That looks like a lot of work. 275 00:12:59,511 --> 00:13:01,914 It is what must be done and it would be best 276 00:13:01,914 --> 00:13:04,516 if we were not disturbed. 277 00:13:04,516 --> 00:13:06,919 I'm sorry, Starlight, but we can't stop to talk. 278 00:13:06,919 --> 00:13:08,587 The stakes are too high and we have to... 279 00:13:08,587 --> 00:13:11,290 banish Stygian to limbo. I get it. 280 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:12,391 Uh, who? Stygian 281 00:13:12,391 --> 00:13:14,927 was the name the Pony of Shadows gave up 282 00:13:14,927 --> 00:13:16,929 when he turned to darkness. 283 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:19,364 And I'm just trying to figure out why. 284 00:13:19,364 --> 00:13:21,967 Envy. He wanted more power than he had 285 00:13:21,967 --> 00:13:24,002 and that desire led him down a path 286 00:13:24,002 --> 00:13:26,405 from which there is no return. 287 00:13:26,405 --> 00:13:29,408 I know from experience that's not always true. 288 00:13:29,408 --> 00:13:31,276 When the map called you six to my village, 289 00:13:31,276 --> 00:13:33,145 it was for a friendship problem. 290 00:13:33,145 --> 00:13:35,113 Are you sure this is different? 291 00:13:35,113 --> 00:13:36,314 I... 292 00:13:36,314 --> 00:13:39,284 Stygian wants to destroy all that is good in this world. 293 00:13:39,284 --> 00:13:42,287 There's no way to befriend a pony like that. 294 00:13:42,287 --> 00:13:43,989 [door closes] 295 00:13:43,989 --> 00:13:45,958 I guess I'm lucky your idol wasn't around 296 00:13:45,958 --> 00:13:48,026 when you decided to be my friend. 297 00:13:48,026 --> 00:13:50,329 I might've been banished to limbo too. 298 00:13:50,329 --> 00:13:53,265 ♪♪ 299 00:13:53,265 --> 00:13:54,533 [doors slam] 300 00:13:57,169 --> 00:13:59,338 [Somnambula] I am glad we have the chance to see 301 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:03,108 what has grown from our efforts so long ago. 302 00:14:03,108 --> 00:14:05,978 It seems a shame to harm it. 303 00:14:05,978 --> 00:14:07,880 A necessary sacrifice. 304 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:08,848 With the elements' power, 305 00:14:08,848 --> 00:14:10,883 we will bind the Pony of Shadows in limbo. 306 00:14:10,883 --> 00:14:12,317 And thanks to Twilight, 307 00:14:12,317 --> 00:14:14,920 we will remain to watch over the realm ourselves. 308 00:14:16,388 --> 00:14:19,525 [zap] 309 00:14:28,467 --> 00:14:31,069 Um, how do we use them? 310 00:14:31,069 --> 00:14:33,906 Well, you--Oh. I'm not sure. 311 00:14:33,906 --> 00:14:35,340 They simply work for us. 312 00:14:35,340 --> 00:14:37,009 The elements are attuned to you. 313 00:14:37,009 --> 00:14:38,977 We must use their magic in pairs. 314 00:14:38,977 --> 00:14:40,379 [Rainbow Dash] No problem! 315 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:43,282 We're used to banishing evil before breakfast. 316 00:14:44,316 --> 00:14:46,952 And it'll be an honor to save Equestria with y'all. 317 00:14:49,254 --> 00:14:51,657 I really hope Twilight knows what she's doing. 318 00:14:51,657 --> 00:14:55,594 ♪ [ominous music] ♪ 319 00:14:55,594 --> 00:14:57,996 I don't remember reading anything that said 320 00:14:57,996 --> 00:15:01,533 the Hollow Shades was like this. 321 00:15:01,533 --> 00:15:04,036 [Mistmane] The Pony of Shadows must have twisted it 322 00:15:04,036 --> 00:15:05,504 to his purposes. 323 00:15:09,207 --> 00:15:11,610 Prepare yourselves. 324 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:13,111 He is here. 325 00:15:13,111 --> 00:15:16,481 Stygian! Show yourself and face us! 326 00:15:16,481 --> 00:15:18,717 [evil laughter] 327 00:15:18,717 --> 00:15:21,320 [rumbling] 328 00:15:21,320 --> 00:15:25,490 [crashing] 329 00:15:25,490 --> 00:15:28,560 ♪♪ 330 00:15:33,632 --> 00:15:36,535 I definitely would have remembered reading about this. 331 00:15:36,535 --> 00:15:37,603 [evil laughter] 332 00:15:44,977 --> 00:15:48,613 Welcome to the Well of Shade! 333 00:15:48,613 --> 00:15:52,617 When you turned your backs on me, I discovered this place. 334 00:15:52,617 --> 00:15:55,387 The darkness spoke to me of a power beyond any 335 00:15:55,387 --> 00:15:58,757 I could imagine and I listened. 336 00:15:58,757 --> 00:16:01,159 The shadow and I became one. 337 00:16:01,159 --> 00:16:04,463 Soon all of the realm will be the same. 338 00:16:04,463 --> 00:16:08,266 Then all ponies will feel the despair I did 339 00:16:08,266 --> 00:16:10,369 when you cast me out! 340 00:16:10,369 --> 00:16:12,304 [Starswirl] We did what we had to do. 341 00:16:12,304 --> 00:16:16,008 You tried to steal our powers for yourself. 342 00:16:16,008 --> 00:16:18,710 No! It was you who were selfish! 343 00:16:18,710 --> 00:16:21,546 And now you will pay! 344 00:16:21,546 --> 00:16:24,082 [zap] 345 00:16:24,082 --> 00:16:27,285 Are you still sure this isn't a friendship problem? 346 00:16:27,285 --> 00:16:28,120 Ready? 347 00:16:28,120 --> 00:16:29,788 Open the portal... 348 00:16:29,788 --> 00:16:31,656 [crash] 349 00:16:31,656 --> 00:16:33,025 NOW! 350 00:16:33,025 --> 00:16:36,095 ♪♪ 351 00:16:45,771 --> 00:16:48,740 No! You will not trap me again! 352 00:16:48,740 --> 00:16:50,509 Twilight! Push him in! 353 00:16:52,110 --> 00:16:54,246 Huh? 354 00:16:54,246 --> 00:16:56,015 There's a pony in there. 355 00:17:03,588 --> 00:17:04,456 Are you... 356 00:17:04,456 --> 00:17:05,824 Stygian? 357 00:17:05,824 --> 00:17:07,826 I was, once. 358 00:17:07,826 --> 00:17:10,195 Until my friends betrayed me. 359 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:12,664 But Starswirl says you betrayed them. 360 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:14,232 You wanted their magic. 361 00:17:14,232 --> 00:17:16,435 No! I wanted their respect. 362 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:18,103 I brought them together. 363 00:17:18,103 --> 00:17:20,138 I planned strategy and I read all I could 364 00:17:20,138 --> 00:17:21,573 about the beasts we faced. 365 00:17:21,573 --> 00:17:24,209 But I didn't have magic or strength. 366 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:26,478 So nopony every noticed me. 367 00:17:26,478 --> 00:17:30,082 I went to Ponehenge to make my own copies of the artifacts. 368 00:17:30,082 --> 00:17:32,451 With them, I thought I could be a Pillar too! 369 00:17:32,451 --> 00:17:35,153 And stand by their side in battle. 370 00:17:35,153 --> 00:17:37,722 I never wanted to steal their power. 371 00:17:37,722 --> 00:17:40,325 But instead of sharing and letting me help, 372 00:17:40,325 --> 00:17:42,360 my friends threw me out. 373 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:44,763 So I became stronger than any of them! 374 00:17:44,763 --> 00:17:47,632 The darkness welcomed me when no pony would. 375 00:17:47,632 --> 00:17:50,268 I will do what I must to protect it! 376 00:17:50,268 --> 00:17:52,270 This is all a misunderstanding! 377 00:17:52,270 --> 00:17:54,272 If the Pillars knew how you felt, 378 00:17:54,272 --> 00:17:56,641 I'm sure they wouldn't have turned their backs on you. 379 00:17:56,641 --> 00:17:59,144 The shadow isn't who you really are. 380 00:17:59,144 --> 00:18:01,246 Let me help you be Stygian again. 381 00:18:01,246 --> 00:18:03,615 Even if my friends did still care, 382 00:18:03,615 --> 00:18:06,518 what makes you think you have the power to help me? 383 00:18:06,518 --> 00:18:08,653 Because it's what she does. 384 00:18:08,653 --> 00:18:12,524 I wasn't so different from you and Twilight helped me change. 385 00:18:12,524 --> 00:18:15,560 If there's one pony in Equestria that can save a friendship, 386 00:18:15,560 --> 00:18:17,195 it's her. 387 00:18:17,195 --> 00:18:20,465 I--I want to believe you. 388 00:18:20,465 --> 00:18:23,235 But the darkness will not be stopped! 389 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:31,276 [shouts] 390 00:18:31,276 --> 00:18:33,145 Fight the darkness, Stygian! 391 00:18:33,145 --> 00:18:35,213 You don't need it anymore. 392 00:18:35,213 --> 00:18:38,450 Revenge isn't what you want, friendship is! 393 00:18:40,752 --> 00:18:41,854 Twilight! 394 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:44,523 [grunt] 395 00:18:45,624 --> 00:18:47,192 [roar] 396 00:18:47,192 --> 00:18:48,727 The shadow won't let go of him. 397 00:18:48,727 --> 00:18:51,830 He wants to stop, but he can't do it alone. 398 00:18:51,830 --> 00:18:53,565 Then we must help him. 399 00:18:53,565 --> 00:18:58,637 ♪♪ 400 00:18:58,637 --> 00:19:04,643 [bellowing cries] 401 00:19:12,918 --> 00:19:13,952 [grunt] 402 00:19:13,952 --> 00:19:15,854 [sigh] 403 00:19:15,854 --> 00:19:19,224 ♪♪ 404 00:19:19,224 --> 00:19:23,762 YEAH! It felt so good to do that again! 405 00:19:23,762 --> 00:19:25,664 Friendship power rush! 406 00:19:25,664 --> 00:19:27,265 WOO! 407 00:19:27,265 --> 00:19:28,333 The elements! 408 00:19:28,333 --> 00:19:29,901 They didn't disappear. 409 00:19:29,901 --> 00:19:32,237 Maybe because we used them for healing magic 410 00:19:32,237 --> 00:19:33,672 instead of banishing? 411 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:34,606 Look! 412 00:19:37,309 --> 00:19:39,844 Long ago you needed our help, Stygian, 413 00:19:39,844 --> 00:19:43,215 but instead of listening, we turned our backs on you. 414 00:19:43,215 --> 00:19:45,750 Pride clouded my judgment. 415 00:19:45,750 --> 00:19:47,886 I owe you an apology. 416 00:19:47,886 --> 00:19:52,290 Thank you for helping us see the errors of our ways, Twilight. 417 00:19:52,290 --> 00:19:56,494 It seems I never accounted for the magic of friendship. 418 00:19:56,494 --> 00:19:58,730 Thank you, Swirlstar. 419 00:19:58,730 --> 00:20:00,332 Starswirl! 420 00:20:00,332 --> 00:20:03,868 ♪♪ 421 00:20:03,868 --> 00:20:05,403 AHEM. 422 00:20:05,403 --> 00:20:09,741 So apparently a conversation can save Equestria? 423 00:20:09,741 --> 00:20:10,975 [chuckle] 424 00:20:10,975 --> 00:20:15,681 Something tells me I will be making a lot of apologies today. 425 00:20:19,484 --> 00:20:22,654 I simply cannot believe how tall you've gotten! 426 00:20:22,654 --> 00:20:25,991 Well, it has been over a thousand years. 427 00:20:25,991 --> 00:20:28,827 Will you stay here and teach magic once again? 428 00:20:28,827 --> 00:20:32,697 My sister and I have such fond memories of your lessons. 429 00:20:32,697 --> 00:20:35,400 As long as you don't ask for those essays we owed you 430 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:36,668 before you disappeared. 431 00:20:36,668 --> 00:20:37,936 [chuckle] 432 00:20:37,936 --> 00:20:40,872 I am not certain Canterlot is where I belong. 433 00:20:40,872 --> 00:20:44,442 The realm has grown and I believe I'll have a look around 434 00:20:44,442 --> 00:20:46,811 before I settle in any one place. 435 00:20:46,811 --> 00:20:50,282 And I long to see what has become of my home. 436 00:20:50,282 --> 00:20:53,051 I believe we all do. 437 00:20:53,051 --> 00:20:56,388 Then I hope you will return to Canterlot on occasion 438 00:20:56,388 --> 00:20:59,357 and share the wisdom of your great experience 439 00:20:59,357 --> 00:21:01,760 with the next generation of ponies. 440 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:04,629 We would be honored, but if it is wisdom you seek, 441 00:21:04,629 --> 00:21:07,065 look no further than your own pupil. 442 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:09,634 She showed me that the power of friendship 443 00:21:09,634 --> 00:21:12,404 is a magical force indeed. 444 00:21:12,404 --> 00:21:14,339 And that in turning away from others, 445 00:21:14,339 --> 00:21:16,275 you hurt yourself as well. 446 00:21:19,711 --> 00:21:21,780 It's funny. I thought meeting my idol 447 00:21:21,780 --> 00:21:23,982 would give me all the answers I ever wanted. 448 00:21:23,982 --> 00:21:27,352 But instead, I forgot what I already knew. 449 00:21:27,352 --> 00:21:30,455 Good thing I had a student of my own to remind me.