1 00:00:00,900 --> 00:00:02,335 ♪♪ 2 00:00:05,438 --> 00:00:07,307 Twilight! Look at the scroll I just got! 3 00:00:07,407 --> 00:00:09,576 ♪ [trumpet fanfare] ♪ 4 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:11,077 Do you know what this means? 5 00:00:11,177 --> 00:00:12,479 Uh huh! 6 00:00:12,579 --> 00:00:16,750 Uh, I don't. What's so exciting about a toy crown? 7 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:20,186 Oh, this is no toy crown. 8 00:00:20,286 --> 00:00:23,156 It's the hard-won helm of the Sibling Supreme! 9 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:24,758 When Shining Armor and I were small, 10 00:00:24,858 --> 00:00:27,027 we competed over everything. 11 00:00:27,226 --> 00:00:40,273 ♪♪ 12 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:42,442 To keep it friendly, our parents gave us gold stars 13 00:00:42,542 --> 00:00:44,177 every time we did something special. 14 00:00:47,179 --> 00:00:48,148 Sharing... 15 00:00:50,616 --> 00:00:51,785 Getting good grades... 16 00:00:53,819 --> 00:00:56,389 Even telling a really funny joke! 17 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:58,691 And at the end of each week, we'd add up the stars. 18 00:00:58,791 --> 00:01:01,127 ♪♪ 19 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:02,662 The sibling with the most would win the crown 20 00:01:02,762 --> 00:01:04,364 of the Sibling Supreme 21 00:01:04,464 --> 00:01:06,199 and bragging rights till next time! 22 00:01:08,167 --> 00:01:10,437 Guess that explains your love of charts. 23 00:01:10,537 --> 00:01:12,572 And so much else. 24 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:15,708 I always wanted to be Sibling Supreme one day. 25 00:01:15,808 --> 00:01:17,677 Meet me at Celestia's Castle 26 00:01:17,777 --> 00:01:21,581 to decide who deserves the crown once and for all. 27 00:01:21,681 --> 00:01:22,715 Race ya there. 28 00:01:22,815 --> 00:01:25,285 ♪♪ 29 00:01:25,385 --> 00:01:27,186 Guess I'll... watch the school? 30 00:01:31,257 --> 00:01:34,761 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 31 00:01:34,894 --> 00:01:36,729 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 32 00:01:36,829 --> 00:01:38,798 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 33 00:01:38,898 --> 00:01:41,367 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 34 00:01:41,467 --> 00:01:43,269 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 35 00:01:43,369 --> 00:01:45,705 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 36 00:01:45,805 --> 00:01:47,607 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 37 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:49,709 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 38 00:01:49,809 --> 00:01:51,778 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 39 00:01:51,878 --> 00:01:53,746 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 40 00:01:53,846 --> 00:01:55,849 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 41 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:59,385 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 42 00:01:59,485 --> 00:02:01,788 ♪♪ 43 00:02:06,725 --> 00:02:09,162 ♪♪ 44 00:02:09,262 --> 00:02:10,130 [door opens] 45 00:02:10,230 --> 00:02:11,164 [gasp] 46 00:02:13,666 --> 00:02:15,268 You're wearing it? 47 00:02:15,434 --> 00:02:17,137 Look, I know you've always held a grudge 48 00:02:17,237 --> 00:02:19,305 because I left home with this. 49 00:02:19,405 --> 00:02:21,341 Grudge? Pff. What grudge? 50 00:02:21,441 --> 00:02:22,909 Just because you've had it for way longer 51 00:02:23,009 --> 00:02:23,877 than you should have, 52 00:02:24,777 --> 00:02:26,679 and I never got a chance to win it back... 53 00:02:26,779 --> 00:02:29,282 With the return of Sombra, Princess Luna and I 54 00:02:29,382 --> 00:02:32,452 felt it was time to reinforce the castle's defenses. 55 00:02:32,552 --> 00:02:34,888 I said we could do it ourselves, 56 00:02:34,988 --> 00:02:38,725 but some ponies are a bit stubborn. 57 00:02:38,825 --> 00:02:42,929 So I asked our old Captain of the Guard to handle the job. 58 00:02:43,029 --> 00:02:46,633 I've taken the security here to a new level. 59 00:02:46,733 --> 00:02:49,469 The only thing I need now is somepony to test it. 60 00:02:49,569 --> 00:02:52,639 You want me to break into Celestia's castle? 61 00:02:52,739 --> 00:02:56,276 If you can get past my defenses, steal the crown, 62 00:02:56,376 --> 00:02:59,345 and get out, you'll be Sibling Supreme. 63 00:02:59,445 --> 00:03:00,413 Forever. 64 00:03:01,413 --> 00:03:04,350 [dreamy] Forever! 65 00:03:04,450 --> 00:03:07,620 BUT, if you fail, I keep the crown. 66 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:10,490 DEAL! Wait! Are you sure this counts? 67 00:03:10,590 --> 00:03:12,825 Mom and Dad aren't giving us any stars. 68 00:03:12,925 --> 00:03:14,827 Celestia: I will represent their authority. 69 00:03:14,927 --> 00:03:17,230 And thank you, Twilight. Your help will reveal 70 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:18,831 if there are any holes in our security. 71 00:03:20,399 --> 00:03:21,501 And there aren't. 72 00:03:22,502 --> 00:03:23,770 I've designed a multi-tiered, impenetrable, 73 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,805 triple-backed-up line of defense. 74 00:03:27,306 --> 00:03:28,975 The castle is surrounded by shards 75 00:03:29,075 --> 00:03:31,477 of Queen Chrysalis' throne. 76 00:03:31,577 --> 00:03:34,447 Thanks to Starswirl, its anti-magic powers are now 77 00:03:34,547 --> 00:03:38,551 tuned to stop anycreature from using a spell to get inside. 78 00:03:38,651 --> 00:03:40,553 You can't fly in either. 79 00:03:41,954 --> 00:03:44,224 Giant fans keep any creature from flying 80 00:03:44,324 --> 00:03:45,491 too close to the castle. 81 00:03:49,528 --> 00:03:51,864 Plus the entrances to the tunnels below the castle 82 00:03:51,964 --> 00:03:56,002 have been sealed. So there's no underground access. 83 00:03:56,102 --> 00:03:58,304 And even if you could get in, which you can't, 84 00:03:58,404 --> 00:03:59,973 I've doubled the ranks of security. 85 00:04:00,073 --> 00:04:02,976 Ponies protect every hallway and door, 86 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:05,612 which can only be opened with Royal Guard medals. 87 00:04:05,712 --> 00:04:08,514 [zap] 88 00:04:08,614 --> 00:04:10,316 Even if you brought an army... 89 00:04:10,416 --> 00:04:14,454 the throne room is the safest spot in Equestria. 90 00:04:14,554 --> 00:04:16,389 I rigged a floor trap to activate 91 00:04:16,489 --> 00:04:17,790 at the slightest touch. 92 00:04:17,890 --> 00:04:18,791 [metallic ] 93 00:04:20,759 --> 00:04:22,762 But say you avoid the floor. 94 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:24,330 Still no luck. 95 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:26,666 Because I've employed Nature's alarm system. 96 00:04:28,100 --> 00:04:32,272 [loud honking] 97 00:04:32,372 --> 00:04:33,539 Geese? 98 00:04:34,640 --> 00:04:36,476 You can hear their honks all the way in Ponyville. 99 00:04:36,576 --> 00:04:37,477 [squawk] 100 00:04:37,577 --> 00:04:38,511 [snap] 101 00:04:38,611 --> 00:04:39,646 Plus they bite. 102 00:04:39,746 --> 00:04:41,047 [squawk] 103 00:04:41,147 --> 00:04:42,949 ♪ [pensive music] ♪ 104 00:04:43,049 --> 00:04:46,452 ♪♪ 105 00:04:46,552 --> 00:04:48,921 So that's what we're up against. 106 00:04:49,021 --> 00:04:51,591 That's a barrel and a half of obstacles, 107 00:04:51,691 --> 00:04:54,394 plus a bushel and peck of impenetrability. 108 00:04:54,494 --> 00:04:57,730 And all this is to win some fillyhood competition 109 00:04:57,830 --> 00:04:59,699 with your brother? 110 00:04:59,799 --> 00:05:03,036 It's more than that! OK, it's exactly that. 111 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:05,571 And to protect Celestia's castle. 112 00:05:05,671 --> 00:05:08,641 If it means that much to you, Twilight, we're in. 113 00:05:08,741 --> 00:05:09,909 I was already in. 114 00:05:10,009 --> 00:05:12,378 C'mon, who doesn't want to hang with geese? 115 00:05:12,478 --> 00:05:15,081 Of course we'll help. But how? 116 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:17,817 Shining Armor may have come up with some great security, 117 00:05:17,917 --> 00:05:20,320 but he'll never guess Twilight's plan. 118 00:05:20,420 --> 00:05:21,688 We play to our strengths 119 00:05:21,788 --> 00:05:23,890 and defeat all of the security measures. 120 00:05:23,990 --> 00:05:25,992 That way, if one of us fails, the others 121 00:05:26,092 --> 00:05:28,361 will still have a shot at getting the crown. 122 00:05:28,461 --> 00:05:31,464 Pinkie, you'll distract the guards with a surprise party. 123 00:05:31,564 --> 00:05:33,700 Yes sir, Twilight sir! 124 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:36,869 Applejack, you'll buck your way into the sealed tunnels. 125 00:05:36,969 --> 00:05:40,073 Rainbow Dash, if anypony can outfly those wind turbines, 126 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:41,674 it's you. 127 00:05:41,774 --> 00:05:43,643 Rarity, you'll sew us guard costumes 128 00:05:43,743 --> 00:05:45,611 so we can sneak past security. 129 00:05:45,711 --> 00:05:47,647 Then Fluttershy will disable the throne room alarm 130 00:05:47,747 --> 00:05:48,881 by charming the geese. 131 00:05:48,981 --> 00:05:50,483 [zap] 132 00:05:52,117 --> 00:05:54,354 It's from Shining Armor. 133 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:58,424 Dear Twily, Hope your idea isn't just...[muttering] 134 00:05:58,524 --> 00:06:00,593 Tunnels! He guessed your whole plan! 135 00:06:00,693 --> 00:06:01,961 What? 136 00:06:02,061 --> 00:06:03,996 Pinkie party, Rarity costumes... 137 00:06:04,096 --> 00:06:07,633 Signed, the future Sibling Supreme? Oh, come on! 138 00:06:08,700 --> 00:06:10,370 Rarity: Twilight, darling. 139 00:06:10,470 --> 00:06:13,706 Nopony knows you better than your own brother. 140 00:06:13,806 --> 00:06:15,708 So you're saying I should give up? 141 00:06:15,808 --> 00:06:18,444 I'm saying your brother will win. 142 00:06:18,544 --> 00:06:20,113 No matter how brilliant your plan is, 143 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:22,682 no matter how many variations you try, 144 00:06:22,782 --> 00:06:24,550 it will be something your brother expects 145 00:06:24,650 --> 00:06:28,821 and he'll always win. Unless... 146 00:06:28,921 --> 00:06:30,757 When the perfect chance comes along, 147 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:35,027 you do something he can't expect. Then, you'll win. 148 00:06:35,127 --> 00:06:37,730 You've been practicing that speech, haven't you? 149 00:06:37,830 --> 00:06:40,066 A little bit. It felt like I rushed. Did I rush it? 150 00:06:40,166 --> 00:06:41,167 Absolutely not. 151 00:06:41,267 --> 00:06:42,969 Oh! No! 152 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:45,071 Yeah, it was fastish. 153 00:06:45,171 --> 00:06:48,174 We have to do the opposite of what Shining Armor expects. 154 00:06:48,274 --> 00:06:51,778 Therefore, Twilight cannot mastermind the plan... 155 00:06:51,878 --> 00:06:53,613 but I can! 156 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:56,949 That's...definitely unexpected. 157 00:07:00,752 --> 00:07:02,555 ♪♪ 158 00:07:02,655 --> 00:07:04,957 How is you making a break-in plan 159 00:07:05,057 --> 00:07:07,693 the opposite of Twilight doing it? 160 00:07:07,793 --> 00:07:11,431 Because my plan is for each of us to devise 161 00:07:11,531 --> 00:07:13,599 our own unexpected part of it! 162 00:07:13,699 --> 00:07:15,067 Allow me to demonstrate. 163 00:07:17,669 --> 00:07:19,806 [chattering] 164 00:07:19,906 --> 00:07:21,140 [door slams open] 165 00:07:23,876 --> 00:07:26,078 We're looking for a pony with information. 166 00:07:26,178 --> 00:07:27,079 [zoom] 167 00:07:28,580 --> 00:07:30,450 We got questions, and you're gonna serve us up 168 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:32,485 some answers, juice jockey. 169 00:07:32,585 --> 00:07:34,053 Where is the secret entrance to the passages 170 00:07:34,153 --> 00:07:35,788 under Canterlot Castle? 171 00:07:35,988 --> 00:07:38,558 Shining Armor sealed them all. There is no secret entrance. 172 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:40,893 There's always a secret entrance! 173 00:07:40,993 --> 00:07:43,796 So make like a glass of OJ and spill. 174 00:07:43,896 --> 00:07:46,199 Ooh! Ooh! I know what I can do! 175 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:50,236 You're gonna need a lookout, so I can be your eye in the sky! 176 00:07:50,336 --> 00:07:52,638 Too low, silly, up here! 177 00:07:52,738 --> 00:07:54,807 ♪ [upbeat music] ♪ 178 00:07:54,907 --> 00:08:00,179 ♪♪ 179 00:08:00,279 --> 00:08:01,814 [goofy laughter] 180 00:08:01,914 --> 00:08:03,916 Oh, Pinkie! That tickles! 181 00:08:04,016 --> 00:08:05,618 [giggling] 182 00:08:08,287 --> 00:08:09,789 What? 183 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:13,826 How about somethin' a little more down to earth. Like... 184 00:08:13,926 --> 00:08:16,596 I distract the guard ponies with a farewell performance 185 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:19,031 by my alter ego, famous country western super-star, 186 00:08:19,131 --> 00:08:20,533 Apple Chord! 187 00:08:21,833 --> 00:08:23,603 I didn't know you had an alter-ego. 188 00:08:23,703 --> 00:08:26,138 And why would she be giving a farewell performance? 189 00:08:26,238 --> 00:08:29,008 Well, it's a long story. 190 00:08:31,777 --> 00:08:32,945 Back on the farm, 191 00:08:33,045 --> 00:08:35,515 playin' music was about makin' her family smile. 192 00:08:35,615 --> 00:08:38,918 ♪♪ 193 00:08:39,018 --> 00:08:40,887 Word of her talent spread, 194 00:08:40,987 --> 00:08:44,590 and soon Apple Chord was playin' real shows. 195 00:08:44,690 --> 00:08:46,559 [cheering] 196 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:49,161 The more she played, the bigger those shows got. 197 00:08:51,196 --> 00:08:55,134 [cheering] 198 00:08:55,234 --> 00:08:57,136 But she missed playin' for her family. 199 00:08:57,236 --> 00:08:59,171 ♪ [sad music] ♪ 200 00:08:59,271 --> 00:09:01,741 So one day, she gave it all up. 201 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:08,147 ♪♪ 202 00:09:08,247 --> 00:09:11,050 Seeing her family smile was all she ever wanted 203 00:09:11,150 --> 00:09:12,285 from her music. 204 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:15,621 Of course, Apple Chord could come out of retirement 205 00:09:15,721 --> 00:09:19,559 for a farewell concert this one time. 206 00:09:19,659 --> 00:09:21,961 Wait. Did you just make all that up 207 00:09:22,061 --> 00:09:24,063 or did that actually happen? 208 00:09:24,163 --> 00:09:25,298 Um... 209 00:09:26,365 --> 00:09:28,701 It doesn't matter. It's perfect! Fluttershy? Spike? 210 00:09:28,801 --> 00:09:30,703 I guess the opposite of what I'm good at 211 00:09:30,803 --> 00:09:33,706 is being in small spaces. 212 00:09:33,806 --> 00:09:36,075 I always wanted to be a super spy. 213 00:09:36,175 --> 00:09:37,610 Is that the opposite of anything? 214 00:09:40,979 --> 00:09:43,916 Special Agent Fluttershy, target detected below. 215 00:09:46,018 --> 00:09:47,853 It's almost too easy. 216 00:09:47,953 --> 00:09:50,156 ♪ [thriller music] ♪ 217 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:53,960 ♪♪ 218 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:54,927 [zap] 219 00:09:55,260 --> 00:10:03,636 [explosions] 220 00:10:08,407 --> 00:10:11,077 I guess I'm the only one left that still needs a plan. 221 00:10:11,177 --> 00:10:16,282 Oh, no, darling, that IS the plan. You shall do nothing! 222 00:10:16,815 --> 00:10:17,817 [gasp] 223 00:10:18,717 --> 00:10:20,286 Shining Armor definitely won't expect that. 224 00:10:21,420 --> 00:10:23,956 ♪ [military snare drum] ♪ 225 00:10:24,056 --> 00:10:30,830 ♪♪ 226 00:10:35,067 --> 00:10:36,769 ♪ [banjo strum] ♪ 227 00:10:36,869 --> 00:10:41,107 Applejack? What are you doing? 228 00:10:41,207 --> 00:10:47,046 Applejack? Heh, heh, who's that? My name's Apple Chord 229 00:10:47,146 --> 00:10:49,415 and I've got a couple of songs to play for ya. 230 00:10:49,515 --> 00:10:53,319 Clap your hooves if you know 'em. And a one and a two and a.. 231 00:10:53,419 --> 00:10:55,788 ♪ My love is like a barrel ♪ 232 00:10:55,888 --> 00:10:57,657 ♪ A barrel full of hay. ♪ 233 00:10:58,256 --> 00:10:59,992 [whistling wind] 234 00:11:00,092 --> 00:11:02,161 [whoosh] 235 00:11:02,261 --> 00:11:03,996 The Wonderbolts did a flyby, 236 00:11:04,096 --> 00:11:06,032 and the only way past those giant fans 237 00:11:06,132 --> 00:11:08,434 and into the castle ducts is here. 238 00:11:08,534 --> 00:11:10,336 But there's no room for mistakes! 239 00:11:10,436 --> 00:11:12,405 Pinkie: Just like space travel! 240 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:13,773 [pop] 241 00:11:14,907 --> 00:11:18,044 Uh, Pinkie, we're not actually going INTO space, right? 242 00:11:18,144 --> 00:11:20,946 No, silly! I'm dropping you two off 243 00:11:21,046 --> 00:11:22,181 as soon as we're close to the fans. 244 00:11:22,281 --> 00:11:25,151 Then I'm going into space. 245 00:11:25,251 --> 00:11:29,188 ♪♪ 246 00:11:29,288 --> 00:11:30,389 [thud] 247 00:11:30,489 --> 00:11:32,958 You're up to something, Twily. 248 00:11:33,058 --> 00:11:35,261 Nope. Just looking at the flowers. 249 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:37,697 [sniff] Ahhh. 250 00:11:37,797 --> 00:11:39,932 Right. 251 00:11:40,032 --> 00:11:44,704 ♪♪ 252 00:11:44,804 --> 00:11:47,373 Ooh! Maybe Rarity's plan will work! 253 00:11:47,473 --> 00:11:50,743 Canterlot, we have a problem! 254 00:11:50,843 --> 00:11:53,713 [shriek] 255 00:11:53,813 --> 00:11:55,448 I know that one's a crowd favorite. 256 00:11:55,548 --> 00:11:57,349 What's say we play it one more time? 257 00:11:57,783 --> 00:11:59,185 And a one, and a two and a -- 258 00:11:59,285 --> 00:12:04,957 [shrieking] 259 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:06,258 A distraction's a distraction. 260 00:12:07,826 --> 00:12:09,161 [thwack] 261 00:12:09,261 --> 00:12:13,065 ♪♪ 262 00:12:13,165 --> 00:12:14,500 [clatter] 263 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:16,001 Where's Spike and Fluttershy? 264 00:12:16,101 --> 00:12:17,770 Did they make it into the castle? 265 00:12:17,870 --> 00:12:22,374 They jumped out right before the balloon went TBBBTHHHH. 266 00:12:22,474 --> 00:12:24,977 But that's all I could see without being in space. 267 00:12:25,077 --> 00:12:26,846 Where I didn't get to go. 268 00:12:28,213 --> 00:12:30,483 Let's hope Rarity and Rainbow Dash had better luck. 269 00:12:34,052 --> 00:12:36,889 What's this? Closed? 270 00:12:36,989 --> 00:12:38,491 The Seedy Juice Joint is always closed 271 00:12:38,591 --> 00:12:39,792 around this time. 272 00:12:40,759 --> 00:12:42,194 Then how can we shake down Ne'er Do Wells 273 00:12:42,294 --> 00:12:43,863 for information? 274 00:12:43,963 --> 00:12:45,831 What sort of information do you need? 275 00:12:45,931 --> 00:12:47,967 Um, the location to a secret entrance 276 00:12:48,067 --> 00:12:50,236 to the passages under Canterlot Castle? 277 00:12:50,336 --> 00:12:51,470 You mean that one? 278 00:12:53,238 --> 00:12:54,974 Yes. Thank you. That will do nicely. 279 00:13:01,479 --> 00:13:04,483 Zephyr Breeze? 280 00:13:04,583 --> 00:13:09,955 Oh, ho ho ho, darling; this couldn't be more perfect. 281 00:13:10,055 --> 00:13:11,457 How is this perfect? 282 00:13:11,557 --> 00:13:13,859 He's the most annoying pony in Equestria, 283 00:13:13,959 --> 00:13:15,528 and he's totally obsessed with me, 284 00:13:15,628 --> 00:13:18,564 and we have to come up with a way to distract. 285 00:13:18,664 --> 00:13:22,101 Oh, no! No way! Uh, uh! 286 00:13:22,201 --> 00:13:24,036 ♪♪ 287 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:25,271 [sigh] 288 00:13:25,371 --> 00:13:27,306 ♪♪ 289 00:13:27,406 --> 00:13:30,276 Rainbow! I knew you'd come running 290 00:13:30,376 --> 00:13:31,877 when you heard I got this job. 291 00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:34,380 The mares love a pony in uniform, am I right? 292 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:35,548 Not really. 293 00:13:40,518 --> 00:13:43,255 I mean, totally. 294 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:45,324 Why don't you step into the light 295 00:13:45,424 --> 00:13:49,829 so I can see how handsome you look in it? 296 00:13:54,299 --> 00:14:01,307 ♪♪ 297 00:14:01,407 --> 00:14:04,443 I told the Sarge that gold kinda clashes with my aura, 298 00:14:04,543 --> 00:14:06,545 but apparently, they aren't big on "input". 299 00:14:06,645 --> 00:14:09,281 Still, I totally manage to rock the look, 300 00:14:09,381 --> 00:14:10,316 don't you think? 301 00:14:10,416 --> 00:14:14,420 Yep. You're real guard material. 302 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:17,056 I'm part of the castle team now, so I'm basically... 303 00:14:17,156 --> 00:14:18,924 Whoa, we got a swooner! 304 00:14:20,592 --> 00:14:22,127 It's good you're finally being honest 305 00:14:22,227 --> 00:14:23,863 with your feelings for me, Rainbows. 306 00:14:23,963 --> 00:14:25,231 [gag] Yech! 307 00:14:25,331 --> 00:14:27,032 The truth is such a gift. 308 00:14:27,132 --> 00:14:30,202 Like, I had to follow my bliss to see guarding is my calling. 309 00:14:30,302 --> 00:14:32,972 Like look at me go. I'm going to walk over here and I go woo! 310 00:14:33,072 --> 00:14:34,073 Over there! And I go yeah! 311 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:36,041 And sometimes I just stand like this and look real cool 312 00:14:36,075 --> 00:14:38,644 and I go down the hallway going... 313 00:14:44,349 --> 00:14:45,551 [gasp] 314 00:14:48,019 --> 00:14:49,088 [phew] 315 00:14:50,089 --> 00:14:52,391 We'll have to glide to the throne. No flapping. 316 00:14:57,429 --> 00:14:59,498 [low squawk] 317 00:14:59,598 --> 00:15:02,668 [loud squawking] 318 00:15:02,768 --> 00:15:03,669 [slam] 319 00:15:06,271 --> 00:15:09,375 Sister! Another false alarm 320 00:15:09,475 --> 00:15:11,543 from Shining Armor's guard geese! 321 00:15:11,643 --> 00:15:14,480 ♪♪ 322 00:15:14,580 --> 00:15:15,981 We should have heard by now. 323 00:15:16,081 --> 00:15:17,416 Something must have gone wrong. 324 00:15:17,516 --> 00:15:19,084 Pinkie: Probably several somethings. 325 00:15:22,253 --> 00:15:24,056 No lookout, no distraction, 326 00:15:24,156 --> 00:15:26,191 and no word from the ponies inside. 327 00:15:26,291 --> 00:15:28,160 I'm starting to think this whole operation 328 00:15:28,260 --> 00:15:29,595 might be a giant flop. 329 00:15:33,431 --> 00:15:35,701 [squawking] 330 00:15:35,801 --> 00:15:38,037 [panicked gasping] 331 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:40,039 Oh, no! 332 00:15:40,139 --> 00:15:40,939 Gee, Fluttershy, 333 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:43,075 I thought your whole "small spaces" thing 334 00:15:43,175 --> 00:15:45,010 was just part of the plan to be unexpected. 335 00:15:45,243 --> 00:15:47,546 Once I got trapped in the Castle of the Two Sisters, 336 00:15:47,646 --> 00:15:49,715 and Angel Bunny and I were separated. 337 00:15:49,815 --> 00:15:53,018 Now whenever I'm in a tiny room, it's all I can think about! 338 00:15:53,118 --> 00:15:56,655 I was so worried he felt alone and forgotten. 339 00:15:56,755 --> 00:15:58,457 I know what that's like. 340 00:15:58,557 --> 00:16:00,459 What do you mean? 341 00:16:00,559 --> 00:16:03,062 I was always excited to be a part of Twilight's 342 00:16:03,162 --> 00:16:06,065 and Shining Armor's rivalry, like I was their little brother, 343 00:16:06,464 --> 00:16:08,734 but they never really thought of me that way. 344 00:16:08,834 --> 00:16:12,338 I know they both have a special place in their heart for you, 345 00:16:12,438 --> 00:16:15,441 but sibling dynamics are hard. Trust me. 346 00:16:15,541 --> 00:16:17,476 Ugh. Right. Zephyr Breeze. 347 00:16:17,576 --> 00:16:20,045 Honestly, he could learn a lot from you 348 00:16:20,145 --> 00:16:21,280 about being a little brother. 349 00:16:21,380 --> 00:16:23,282 [crashing] 350 00:16:23,382 --> 00:16:26,318 I'm sick of being lost in these slimy corridors too, 351 00:16:26,418 --> 00:16:28,487 but you shouldn't pull every lever you come across. 352 00:16:28,587 --> 00:16:30,422 Half of them are traps. 353 00:16:30,522 --> 00:16:33,192 And the other half might open a secret passage 354 00:16:33,292 --> 00:16:34,226 to the castle! 355 00:16:35,060 --> 00:16:35,727 [yelling] It's not worth the risk! 356 00:16:35,760 --> 00:16:37,096 [sweet] Oh, hello, Spike. 357 00:16:38,063 --> 00:16:39,398 Even if we did find our way into the castle, 358 00:16:39,498 --> 00:16:40,699 we'd still have all of those guards-- 359 00:16:41,332 --> 00:16:42,668 SPIKE! FLUTTERSHY! 360 00:16:44,502 --> 00:16:46,338 What are you guys doing down here? 361 00:16:46,504 --> 00:16:48,640 We kind of fell through the floor. 362 00:16:48,740 --> 00:16:51,043 I don't think our plan is working. 363 00:16:51,143 --> 00:16:52,544 If we've both hit dead ends, 364 00:16:52,644 --> 00:16:56,181 perhaps we should return to the outside and revaluate. 365 00:16:56,281 --> 00:16:58,417 [squeaking] 366 00:16:58,517 --> 00:16:59,585 Ech! 367 00:17:00,718 --> 00:17:04,156 [panicked panting] 368 00:17:04,256 --> 00:17:05,190 Psssst! 369 00:17:08,760 --> 00:17:10,362 What are you all doing out here? 370 00:17:10,562 --> 00:17:15,267 In retrospect, our plan might have been too unexpected. 371 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:19,438 Every part of it failed? Oh, now I'll never get the crown. 372 00:17:20,405 --> 00:17:23,375 Maybe we should go back to doing things the Twilight way. 373 00:17:23,475 --> 00:17:25,511 You mean, the totally expected way? 374 00:17:25,611 --> 00:17:26,745 It may not be a surprise, 375 00:17:26,778 --> 00:17:29,214 but you have a pretty good record for planning things. 376 00:17:32,283 --> 00:17:34,787 Then I guess it's worth a try. Thanks, Spike. 377 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:36,488 What are little brothers for? 378 00:17:36,654 --> 00:17:39,458 OK. You all know what to do! 379 00:17:39,558 --> 00:17:45,397 ♪♪ 380 00:17:45,497 --> 00:17:46,532 [pow] 381 00:17:51,903 --> 00:17:58,610 [excited chatter] 382 00:17:58,710 --> 00:18:00,345 At least one part of our unexpected plan 383 00:18:00,445 --> 00:18:01,413 worked unexpectedly. 384 00:18:01,513 --> 00:18:02,514 [doorknob clicks open] 385 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:05,250 ♪ [tense music] ♪ 386 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:12,157 [whoosh] 387 00:18:12,257 --> 00:18:14,193 ♪♪ 388 00:18:14,293 --> 00:18:17,229 To be fair, it was never made specifically clear to me 389 00:18:17,329 --> 00:18:20,866 what "guarding" actually means. So this is on you. 390 00:18:20,966 --> 00:18:24,169 ♪♪ 391 00:18:24,269 --> 00:18:26,605 I'm strong, Twilight, but not even I 392 00:18:26,705 --> 00:18:28,874 can buck through solid rock. 393 00:18:28,974 --> 00:18:30,676 That's why I brought a specialist. 394 00:18:32,443 --> 00:18:33,278 [clink clink] 395 00:18:33,311 --> 00:18:34,313 [clank] 396 00:18:39,317 --> 00:18:40,185 [smash] 397 00:18:40,285 --> 00:18:41,320 [crumbling] 398 00:18:41,420 --> 00:18:45,157 ♪♪ 399 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:47,593 Next shift. You're on break. 400 00:18:47,693 --> 00:18:59,838 ♪♪ 401 00:18:59,938 --> 00:19:03,308 [squawking] 402 00:19:03,408 --> 00:19:05,844 You've been glaring so hard! 403 00:19:05,944 --> 00:19:08,313 Who wants a feather massage? 404 00:19:08,413 --> 00:19:10,516 [curious squawks] 405 00:19:10,616 --> 00:19:12,818 We mapped this out when we got lost down here. 406 00:19:12,951 --> 00:19:16,455 The lever to the secret hallway entrance should be... 407 00:19:16,555 --> 00:19:17,556 Here. 408 00:19:17,822 --> 00:19:22,828 ♪♪ 409 00:19:22,928 --> 00:19:25,531 I can't believe this worked! 410 00:19:25,631 --> 00:19:29,468 I guess sometimes the best plan is the one you expect. 411 00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:32,171 All I have to do now is fly over and take the crown, 412 00:19:32,271 --> 00:19:34,873 and I'll be Sibling Supreme forever. 413 00:19:34,973 --> 00:19:36,708 Not exactly. 414 00:19:36,808 --> 00:19:38,210 ♪ [dramatic] ♪ 415 00:19:38,310 --> 00:19:40,379 Oh, come on! 416 00:19:40,479 --> 00:19:42,848 Gotta admit, it was unexpected for you to do 417 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:45,951 everything exactly how I thought you would. 418 00:19:46,051 --> 00:19:48,187 But you should know by now there's no way 419 00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:51,356 to beat the true SIBLING SUPREME! 420 00:19:51,456 --> 00:19:53,892 I am sorry, Twilight, but it looks as though 421 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:57,229 Shining Armor has truly won the crown. 422 00:19:57,329 --> 00:19:58,897 That's the thing about looks... 423 00:19:58,997 --> 00:20:01,667 ...they can be deceiving! 424 00:20:01,767 --> 00:20:02,768 Spike? 425 00:20:02,868 --> 00:20:05,237 How in Equestria did you do it? 426 00:20:05,337 --> 00:20:07,406 Come on. You two don't think you have the only 427 00:20:07,506 --> 00:20:11,243 sibling rivalry. I had an inside pony help. 428 00:20:13,344 --> 00:20:15,447 It wasn't hard to miss there was some disagreement 429 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:17,616 on the whole "security" thing. 430 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:20,252 Luna: I said we could do it ourselves, 431 00:20:20,352 --> 00:20:23,555 but some ponies are a bit more stubborn. 432 00:20:23,655 --> 00:20:25,958 So, while Shining Armor went on and on 433 00:20:26,058 --> 00:20:28,260 about all his improved security measures, 434 00:20:28,360 --> 00:20:30,229 Luna and I struck a deal. 435 00:20:30,428 --> 00:20:32,431 She put Zephyr in charge of the catacombs 436 00:20:32,531 --> 00:20:34,833 and helped keep Celestia out of the castle hallways. 437 00:20:34,966 --> 00:20:38,403 Once Luna was on board, I just had to do my part... 438 00:20:38,936 --> 00:20:40,939 ...and make sure we stuck to Twilight's plan, 439 00:20:41,039 --> 00:20:43,675 so we'd all get to the throne room at the same time. 440 00:20:43,941 --> 00:20:45,844 I knew Shining Armor would let it play out 441 00:20:45,944 --> 00:20:47,613 until the last possible second. 442 00:20:47,745 --> 00:20:50,415 Then, while everyone was distracted by his gloating, 443 00:20:50,515 --> 00:20:53,752 all Luna had to do was float the crown over to me. 444 00:20:57,055 --> 00:20:58,390 Ahem. 445 00:20:59,524 --> 00:21:02,728 I apologize for not listening to your concerns, sister. 446 00:21:02,828 --> 00:21:04,463 It seems we need to make adjustments 447 00:21:04,563 --> 00:21:07,899 to account for threats inside the castle as well as out. 448 00:21:07,999 --> 00:21:09,668 If you agree? 449 00:21:09,768 --> 00:21:12,971 If you think it's worth discussing. 450 00:21:13,071 --> 00:21:17,376 So...if Twilight and Shining Armor failed... 451 00:21:17,476 --> 00:21:18,944 who gets the crown? 452 00:21:21,012 --> 00:21:24,716 The true Sibling Supreme. Spike. 453 00:21:24,816 --> 00:21:25,784 Huh? 454 00:21:26,651 --> 00:21:28,887 The little brother we've always had!