♪♪
[bump]
[grunt]
Thank you for the mail delivery!
Have a wonderful day!
♪♪
You're new here, right?
I'm Cozy Glow, Professor Sparkle's Friendship Assistant.
Welcome to our school!
Your first class is just down that hall.
[door opens and closes]
A seven-letter word for teamwork...
Have you tried synergy?
That's it!
Thanks, Cozy!
What are friends for?
[door opens and closes]
Good morning, Professor Sparkle!
The mail's here already? What time is it?
I'm late for my class's field trip to Cloudsdale!
[gasping]
Don't worry!
I asked Professor Rainbow Dash to cover for you.
And she said yes?
Uh huh! I told her how busy you are,
and how much her loyalty meant to you.
I also color-coded your teaching schedule by friendship element,
and cataloged all the magical artifacts in the school.
I hope that's OK...
OK? Cozy, that's amazing!
You're like my right-hoof pony.
I don't know what I'd do without you.
[giggle] It's like you taught me.
Helping is what friendship's all about.
Exactly!
And hopefully my class is learning that
on their field trip right now.
I heard they might do some sight-seeing first.
Tada!
The Pegasus Weather Factory!
Every drop of rain or flake of snow from Cloudsdale
comes from there!
Whoaaa.
I know, right?
Hey! The cool stuff's over here!
Wow. I've never stood on a cloud before.
You can't, normally. But for our trip,
I cast a spell that lets us walk like Pegasi.
[wind rumbles]
Hey Yona!
Come check out this view.
Unless you're too scared...
Yona not scared.
NOW YONA SCARED!
[gasp]
♪ 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? ♪
♪♪
[scream]
[gasp]
C'mon! We gotta catch them!
[screams]
Gotcha!
It's OK, Yona!
You like flying, remember?
Flying. Not falling!
[thud]
[kissing]
I don't understand!
It's like my spell stopped working!
That's never happened before!
We have an emergency.
The students dropped out of the sky!
Slow down. What happened?
I cast a spell for our field trip to Cloudsdale.
But my magic just failed!
We barely caught everypony in time!
I'm glad you're all OK.
But I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, Starlight.
Maybe you did your spell wrong.
Let's take a look.
I didn't drop that book.
Maybe you did your spell wrong?
[bang]
Rarity: OWWWW!
Rarity ran into the door.
My magic is GONE!
I even had to use my hooves to coif my tail!
Still think there's nothing to worry about?
This doesn't make any sense.
Magic can't just disappear.
Something has to be causing this.
Um...
Didn't we learn in class about a creature that eats magic?
Tir...Something.
Tirek!
Isn't he trapped in Tartarus?
[bang]
[gagging]
Spike? What's wrong?
[gagging]
Whew. Thanks.
I've never had a letter get stuck before.
It's from Princess Celestia.
We've all been called to an emergency meeting in Canterlot!
Look!
Pretty sure I know what it's about.
Throughout our city, ponies have been reporting
tales of their magic failing.
Spells going wrong, potions not working...
Even raising the moon has become difficult.
Are there similar troubles in Ponyville?
We experienced it first hoof.
It's the same in my kingdom.
The Crystal Heart seems safe for now,
but I worry if this continues.
Letter for the Princesses, from Starswirl the Bearded.
It is even more terrible than we feared.
Magic is disappearing all across Equestria.
[gasps]
Starswirl believes the power will drain from our land
in three days.
First, unicorn magic and spells will fail.
That's what's happening now!
On the second day, creatures will lose their magic abilities.
Oh, no!
And finally, magical artifacts will stop working.
When the sun sets on the third day,
the magic in our world will be gone...
forever.
[gasp]
But why is this happening now?
That's the worst part.
We have no idea.
Has anypony checked on Tirek?
You mean the big red scary centaur who eats magic?
Why would we want... Ohhhh. Right.
If he has found some way to escape his prison,
or work from within it, he could be responsible for this.
That is the best explanation so far.
Somepony should investigate.
We'll go.
Oh, no no no no.
Not without us you wo--
Wait. Did you say "we"?
I've finally learned that it's OK
to count on your friends for help.
Um...You do want to come, right?
Uh, DUH!
Thank you all.
We will search for ways to protect Equestria
in your absence.
Be careful. Tartarus has changed since you were there.
It now holds many dangerous creatures,
and you won't be able to rely on your magic.
With her friends by her side, she won't have to.
OK. I left you my lesson plan, all my student files,
and my annotated syllabus notes.
If anything goes wrong, get Celestia.
Got it.
Maybe I should just close the school
and send my students home.
Would you go save Equestria already?
OK! Cozy packed us all up for a trip to bad guy central.
Don't forget the sandwiches!
I marked whose is whose just in case.
Starlight can't stand mustard.
That's so sweet of you, Cozy.
But Twilight has asked me to stay here to run the school.
Oh. I thought that after what happened last time...
Once you survive Discord,
anything else is a piece of cake.
Plus she'll have you to help her.
Oh, golly, yes!
I promise I'll be the best assistant ever!
C'mon! We can start working on your
substitute Headmare plans right now, if you like.
Wow. Uh, OK.
♪♪
See? Nothing to worry about.
Tell me there's nothing to worry about.
Good morning, friendship students!
I know we're all sad Professor Sparkle is away...
But don't worry, because she left me in charge,
to do things just the way she would!
I thought Starlight Glimmer was gonna be temporary headmare.
She was. But she left me this note:
I have to go. Twilight needs my help.
I know the school is in good hooves with you, Cozy.
[giggle]
Isn't that sweet?
We won't let Starlight down, will we?
[agreeing chatter]
It's just kinda weird, isn't it?
I don't know what you mean.
Like... why'd she change her mind?
Why did Starlight write a note,
instead of say goodbye to us herself?
Doesn't make any sense.
[questioning murmurs]
Oh, Smolder.
You forget; we're not scheming dragons.
We're ponies.
Sounds like somecreature needs to do
a little extra friendship homework!
[laughing]
Grrr.
Yak not pony either.
If Smolder get homework, Yona get homework.
Me too.
I'm in.
Yeah! Homework party!
Fine.
What loyalty!
Professor Rainbow Dash would be so proud.
You are such good friends.
You all are!
And I'm grateful because it will be
awfully hard running a whole school alone!
Can I count on each of you to help me?
[agreeing shouts]
Thank you so much!
It's just like our professors taught us:
together, we can get through anything.
[buzzing]
[thunk]
Owww!
I have had it with these horrible flies!
I miss my magic.
Have you tried using your tail to shoo them away?
Oh! Bite your tongue!
It's for decorative purposes only.
Hey, I didn't know we packed green cupcakes!
Um. We didn't.
They must have gone bad without magic to keep them cold.
Magic this, magic that.
We don't need magic to go on a little hike!
[thunderclap]
You were saying?
You just need to think more like Earth ponies, y'all.
Granny's Apple Core No Bite No More.
That'll keep the flies off.
Ooh, it smells just like it looks!
Even if our food's spoiled,
these blueberries are still good to eat.
Too bad we can't do anything about the rainstorm.
I can't stop that storm by myself but I can still help!
[thunderclap]
I think we have all the magic we need right here.
Not that I don't want to get it back.
Let's go!
[happy chatter]
Cozy Glow baked our class cupcakes today!
And she made all of us friendship bracelets!
She's the nicest pony I've ever met.
I'm SO glad she's Headmare.
Um, temporary Headmare, right guys?
Oh, oh Of course!
But if Twilight takes her time coming back, I won't mind.
[giggles]
Finally! We thought you forgot about study club!
Sorry I'm late.
Cozy Glow gave our class tickets to a Sapphire Shores concert
in Ponyville tonight.
You get the feeling Cozy's trying too hard
to make us like her?
Or maybe she just wants to help us
keep our minds off of how scary it is that magic's disappearing.
I don't trust her.
What's she up to behind those big eyes and bouncy curls?
[movement]
And why Cozy Pony coming out catacombs so late at night?
♪♪
Let's go ask her.
This is the only door to Tartarus.
The good news is, the seal isn't broken,
so we know Tirek didn't escape.
Let me guess.
Ya got bad news too.
Last time I was here, I had to use magic to get in.
And according to Starswirl, all unicorn magic
was gone by yesterday's sunset.
Maybe he was wrong!
[grunt]
[sigh]
Don't worry, Twilight.
I got this!
[knock knock]
Free pizza delivery!
Always worked before.
Oh, well.
Did any of y'all pack something that could actually help?
These all do magic,
but not the kind we're looking for, I'm afraid.
How about this!
The Key of Unfettered Entrance!
Where did you find this, Spike?
In your bag!
Cozy Glow must have packed it for you.
She really did think of everything!
Um, what does it do?
It can magically open any door.
And since artifacts like this haven't lost their power yet...
[power up]
[creaking]
[smash]
I guess it only works once.
[clang]
Aaah!
Cockatrice!
Do something, Fluttershy!
Don't look at it!
It'll turn you to stone!
[growl]
I don't feel like stone.
Unless it's really bouncy stone.
I think he lost his magic too.
All the creatures here must have.
Starswirl said that would happen on the second day.
I know it should make me feel safer, but...
it just makes me sad.
We gotta fix this!
Where is Princess Twilight?
Oh, golly! She's away on a quest.
I'm watching the school for her.
Magic is failing across our land,
and she left a foal in charge of this facility?
Yes sir!
Is there anything I can do for you?
That won't be necessary.
Twilight's folly stops here.
As of now, I am Headstallion.
And I have quite a few changes to make.
♪♪
If all these monsters lost their magic,
then getting past Cerberus should be easy-peasy.
[footsteps]
Look out!
I'll talk to him.
[growl]
Um, excuse me, puppy...
You're a very good guard dog.
Yes you are!
But um, we were wondering if we could get by to check on Tirek.
[slurp]
That looks like a yes.
[splash]
I'll get you a towel, darling.
[giggle]
♪♪
The Princess of Friendship, here for a visit.
What have I done to earn the honor of your company?
We want answers, Tirek.
Magic is disappearing from Equestria.
I know.
What a waste of such delicious power.
[slurping]
So you are behind this!
Silly filly.
If I had all that magic,
do you think I'd still be locked up in here?
But I might know something about it.
What are you doing?
Those are Twilight's student files.
These aren't. Not anymore.
With Equestria under attack, ponies must stand together!
Twilight has endangered us all by skipping off on
"friendship trips," while these dangerous creatures run loose!
You don't think they're the reason magic is disappearing,
do you? - Yes.
I came to warn Twilight.
But since she is gone, it falls to me to protect you foals
from those monsters.
He's blaming us?
[all talking at once]
Did you hear something?
It sounded like it came from over there.
[gasps]
You again, as I suspected.
[zap]
[shouts]
From now on, this school is pony only.
As nature intended.
[thud]
Since you refuse to explain your plot against Equestria
and return the magic you stole,
you will stay here while I summon your guardians
to take you home.
Wait!
You were right about them from the beginning, Chancellor.
I see that now.
What are you saying?
Sandbar?
I don't want anything to do with creatures
that could threaten Equestria!
Wisely put, colt.
[zap]
Everypony will come to their senses, eventually.
[door closes]
[knock]
[yawn]
What in tarnation?
Sorry. I ran out of apples.
I need the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
My friends are in trouble.
Chancellor Neighsay locked them up!
Huh? I thought Cozy Glow was in charge.
Not anymore.
But you guys are good buddies.
If you can convince her to distract Neighsay,
I can break out my friends.
Will you help me?
Do mulberries have seeds?
That's a yes.
Where's Equestria's magic going, Tirek?
What's making it disappear?
If you let me out, I'm sure it would jog my memory.
What do you say? I scratch your back, you scratch mine?
How 'bout you tell us what you know,
or you'll be stuck here forever,
because we're out of magic keys and nopony can open the door?
Oh, dear. I hadn't thought of that.
We're just as trapped as Tirek?
Ha ha ha ha ha.
What a pity.
Well, for you.
Sweet revenge for me.
It seems my little protegee's plan worked after all.
[all gasp]
Which little protegee?
Oh, we've never met.
We're pen pals.
Each letter had so many questions about draining magic.
And you answered them?
Well, I was bored.
So I simply pointed my pen pal in the right direction.
[thud]
Can't you just tell us your pen pal's name?
I mean, since we're stuck here anyway.
Oh, why not.
The irony is too perfect.
Her name is...
Cozy Glow!
I could've sworn I saw her come down this way
when she left her office.
[gasp]
Enjoying yourself in there, Starlight?
I'm sorry I had to push you in, but what else could I do?
You were going to ruin all my plans.
[gasp]
You might get some company soon,
if I can't make that annoying Neighsay BACK OFF.
All this magic needs time to drain from Equestria
before my vortex sucks it to another realm.
[giggle]
Three days can sure seem like forever, huh?
You know, you ponies got it all wrong.
Friendship isn't magic.
Friendship is POWER!
With Twilight and her lackies out of my way,
all of Equestria will bow to me...
The future EMPRESS OF FRIENDSHIP!
[evil laugh building to shrieking laughter]