1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,536 ♪♪ 2 00:00:03,569 --> 00:00:05,538 Today we have two special guests 3 00:00:05,571 --> 00:00:07,740 with a very special announcement. 4 00:00:07,773 --> 00:00:11,277 Everypony, welcome the Head of the Equestria Games, 5 00:00:11,310 --> 00:00:12,812 Ms. Harshwhinny. 6 00:00:12,845 --> 00:00:13,446 (door opens) 7 00:00:17,383 --> 00:00:18,818 Thank you. 8 00:00:18,851 --> 00:00:23,389 Now I'm sure you all know about the Equestria Games, 9 00:00:23,422 --> 00:00:26,526 where ponies from all over the land compete for glory 10 00:00:26,559 --> 00:00:28,495 in various athletic pursuits? 11 00:00:30,129 --> 00:00:34,067 Well, now you littlest ones will have the chance to compete 12 00:00:34,100 --> 00:00:37,303 for a weighty responsibility of your very own. 13 00:00:37,336 --> 00:00:39,672 Rainbow Dash: Oh, c'mon! Tell them the fun part! 14 00:00:39,705 --> 00:00:42,308 (whoosh) 15 00:00:42,341 --> 00:00:45,478 (Ooh and aah from the others) 16 00:00:45,511 --> 00:00:46,579 That's right! 17 00:00:46,612 --> 00:00:49,315 All you gotta do is show Ms. Harshwhinny the coolest, 18 00:00:49,348 --> 00:00:52,085 most spectacular, most rockin' routine 19 00:00:52,118 --> 00:00:54,153 and you're goin' to the Games! 20 00:00:54,186 --> 00:00:56,823 So, who's gonna be the lucky ponies? 21 00:00:56,856 --> 00:00:58,724 It's got to be me. 22 00:00:58,757 --> 00:01:00,393 Maybe it's me. 23 00:01:00,426 --> 00:01:02,195 Maybe it's us! 24 00:01:02,228 --> 00:01:03,630 Maybe it's us! 25 00:01:06,532 --> 00:01:07,400 (crash) 26 00:01:08,501 --> 00:01:11,071 Hey! It could happen! 27 00:01:14,273 --> 00:01:15,141 ♪♪ 28 00:01:15,174 --> 00:01:18,344 ♪ My Little Pony, My Little Pony ♪ 29 00:01:18,377 --> 00:01:20,113 ♪ Aaaaahhh! ♪ 30 00:01:20,146 --> 00:01:21,114 ♪ (upbeat) ♪ 31 00:01:21,147 --> 00:01:22,815 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 32 00:01:22,848 --> 00:01:25,118 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be ♪ 33 00:01:25,151 --> 00:01:27,153 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 34 00:01:27,186 --> 00:01:29,455 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me ♪ 35 00:01:29,488 --> 00:01:30,389 ♪ Big adventure ♪ 36 00:01:30,422 --> 00:01:31,424 ♪ Tons of fun. ♪ 37 00:01:31,457 --> 00:01:32,391 ♪ A beautiful heart ♪ 38 00:01:32,424 --> 00:01:33,526 ♪ faithful and strong ♪ 39 00:01:33,559 --> 00:01:34,627 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ 40 00:01:34,660 --> 00:01:35,595 ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 41 00:01:35,628 --> 00:01:37,763 ♪ And magic makes it all complete ♪ 42 00:01:37,796 --> 00:01:39,866 ♪ My Little Ponies ♪ 43 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:43,302 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 44 00:01:43,335 --> 00:01:45,872 ♪♪ 45 00:01:50,876 --> 00:01:52,745 Rainbow Dash: So the winning team gets to carry 46 00:01:52,778 --> 00:01:55,681 the Ponyville flag at the Equestria Games! 47 00:01:55,714 --> 00:01:58,451 Oh, you are gonna LOVE this! 48 00:01:58,484 --> 00:01:59,552 Ms. Harshwinny: Miss Dash! 49 00:01:59,585 --> 00:02:03,823 Will you please curb your overenthusiastic outbursts! 50 00:02:03,856 --> 00:02:07,593 Now then, let me be clear on the rules. 51 00:02:07,626 --> 00:02:10,163 You ponies will form teams. 52 00:02:10,196 --> 00:02:13,566 Each team will create their own flag-carrying routine. 53 00:02:13,599 --> 00:02:18,538 Everypony will be judged on grace, style, and originality. 54 00:02:18,571 --> 00:02:20,773 There's a most complicated scoring system, 55 00:02:20,806 --> 00:02:23,876 which I will elaborate upon now. Firstly... 56 00:02:23,909 --> 00:02:26,312 Aw, Get to the nitty gritty later. 57 00:02:26,345 --> 00:02:29,749 Tell them the important stuff: like who's the coach? 58 00:02:29,782 --> 00:02:30,950 (whistle blast) 59 00:02:30,983 --> 00:02:33,319 That's right: ME! 60 00:02:33,352 --> 00:02:36,422 And you know why I'm qualified to coach you? 61 00:02:36,455 --> 00:02:38,758 Guess who carried the Cloudsdale flag in the Games 62 00:02:38,791 --> 00:02:40,593 when she was a little filly. 63 00:02:40,626 --> 00:02:42,328 ME! 64 00:02:42,361 --> 00:02:43,829 I'll never forget it. 65 00:02:43,862 --> 00:02:45,665 I burst into the stadium... 66 00:02:45,698 --> 00:02:49,535 spreading my wings, the flag flapping in the breeze! 67 00:02:49,568 --> 00:02:51,837 I did tricks with that flag the likes of which 68 00:02:51,870 --> 00:02:56,209 no pony saw before, and no pony's seen since! 69 00:02:58,811 --> 00:03:02,448 Professionalism, Ms. Dash, I must insist. 70 00:03:02,481 --> 00:03:05,318 If you want to keep your job as coach of these ponies, 71 00:03:05,351 --> 00:03:07,954 you must maintain a professional attitude 72 00:03:07,987 --> 00:03:10,289 and keep your emotions in check! 73 00:03:10,322 --> 00:03:14,561 Am I making myself absolutely, 100% crystal clear? 74 00:03:16,462 --> 00:03:17,430 Yes, Ms. Harshwhinny. 75 00:03:17,463 --> 00:03:20,499 You know, professionalism is my middle name. 76 00:03:20,532 --> 00:03:22,902 Rainbow "Professionalism" Dash. 77 00:03:22,935 --> 00:03:25,605 Hmph! Well, in three days' time, 78 00:03:25,638 --> 00:03:31,277 Ms. Dash will accompany anypony competing to the Crystal Empire 79 00:03:31,310 --> 00:03:33,546 where you will demonstrate your routines for me 80 00:03:33,579 --> 00:03:35,281 and the other judges. 81 00:03:35,314 --> 00:03:38,585 Who will judge you very professionally. 82 00:03:39,785 --> 00:03:43,522 Ahem! Yes, quite, quite correct! 83 00:03:43,555 --> 00:03:47,460 In the meantime, get ready to train and train hard! 84 00:03:47,493 --> 00:03:50,763 Because I know this Opening Ceremony is the single most 85 00:03:50,796 --> 00:03:54,533 important thing that will ever happen in your young lives. 86 00:03:54,566 --> 00:03:57,003 But I know you're up for the challenge! 87 00:03:57,036 --> 00:03:58,537 And so am I! 88 00:03:58,570 --> 00:04:01,807 WA-WAHOOOO-(cuts short) 89 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:03,476 AHEM! 90 00:04:03,509 --> 00:04:06,579 Meet me after school tomorrow at 15-hundred hours, sharp. 91 00:04:06,612 --> 00:04:09,282 And show me your flag-carrying skills. 92 00:04:09,315 --> 00:04:10,583 I am outta here! 93 00:04:10,616 --> 00:04:12,418 (skid) 94 00:04:12,451 --> 00:04:13,619 Professionally! 95 00:04:13,652 --> 00:04:15,454 See how professionally? 96 00:04:15,487 --> 00:04:16,822 (groan) 97 00:04:16,855 --> 00:04:19,525 Ponies, the most important thing is this: 98 00:04:19,558 --> 00:04:22,695 your routine needs to show what your town means to you. 99 00:04:22,728 --> 00:04:25,331 So do Ponyville proud! 100 00:04:25,364 --> 00:04:28,501 Work hard. Be bold. Wow me. 101 00:04:29,768 --> 00:04:30,736 That is all. 102 00:04:30,769 --> 00:04:32,038 (bell rings) 103 00:04:32,071 --> 00:04:35,408 (excited shouts) 104 00:04:35,441 --> 00:04:37,610 So what do you say we come up with the perfect routine 105 00:04:37,643 --> 00:04:38,744 and win this thing? 106 00:04:38,777 --> 00:04:41,013 I'd say that's rootin' tootin' terrific! 107 00:04:41,046 --> 00:04:42,682 But there's one problem! 108 00:04:42,715 --> 00:04:45,951 I bet everypony in class is planning to compete. 109 00:04:45,984 --> 00:04:50,022 Listen: somepony in our class is gonna carry that flag. 110 00:04:50,055 --> 00:04:51,657 So it might as well be us! 111 00:04:51,690 --> 00:04:54,026 Crusaders, are you in, or are you in? 112 00:04:54,059 --> 00:04:55,528 Cause I'M in. 113 00:04:55,561 --> 00:04:56,496 Me too! 114 00:04:57,629 --> 00:04:58,530 Me three! 115 00:04:58,564 --> 00:05:00,633 All right, the winning routine needs to show 116 00:05:00,666 --> 00:05:02,668 what's important about Ponyville, right? 117 00:05:02,701 --> 00:05:03,869 Both: Right! 118 00:05:03,902 --> 00:05:06,706 So what's special about Ponyville? 119 00:05:06,739 --> 00:05:08,641 It's...It's... 120 00:05:12,044 --> 00:05:13,012 I've got it! 121 00:05:13,045 --> 00:05:14,880 It's a place where different kinds of ponies 122 00:05:14,913 --> 00:05:16,849 live together as friends. 123 00:05:16,882 --> 00:05:18,684 Earth Ponies, like me! 124 00:05:18,717 --> 00:05:20,553 Unicorns, like me! 125 00:05:20,586 --> 00:05:22,488 And Pegasi, like me! 126 00:05:22,521 --> 00:05:25,658 So somehow we gotta figure out a way to show that in our act. 127 00:05:25,691 --> 00:05:27,026 We're gonna need a plan. 128 00:05:27,059 --> 00:05:28,894 And a lotta hard work. 129 00:05:28,927 --> 00:05:30,930 And a whole bunch of practice. 130 00:05:30,963 --> 00:05:33,966 But take it from me: We may just be little ponies, 131 00:05:33,999 --> 00:05:37,603 but we have hearts as strong as horses! 132 00:05:37,636 --> 00:05:45,911 ♪♪ 133 00:05:45,944 --> 00:05:48,948 ♪ We're the toughest little ponies in town! ♪ 134 00:05:48,981 --> 00:05:51,450 ♪ Got the moves, got the mojo. ♪ 135 00:05:51,483 --> 00:05:53,786 ♪ No harder-working ponies around ♪ 136 00:05:53,819 --> 00:05:56,655 ♪ We are a trio, work as a team, ♪ 137 00:05:56,688 --> 00:06:01,927 ♪ We'll be the first ponies out on the flag-waving scene. ♪ 138 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:09,168 ♪♪ 139 00:06:09,201 --> 00:06:12,538 ♪ We get going when the going gets tough ♪ 140 00:06:12,571 --> 00:06:16,041 ♪ We know our very best is just never enough ♪ 141 00:06:16,074 --> 00:06:17,943 ♪ We're kinda short, but so what? ♪ 142 00:06:17,976 --> 00:06:20,112 ♪ We don't get defeated. ♪ 143 00:06:20,145 --> 00:06:23,816 ♪ We could take a little break but we don't need it. ♪ 144 00:06:23,849 --> 00:06:27,620 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 145 00:06:27,653 --> 00:06:31,524 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 146 00:06:31,557 --> 00:06:35,127 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 147 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:38,597 ♪ We've got hearts ♪ 148 00:06:38,630 --> 00:06:40,633 ♪ hearts strong as horses. ♪ 149 00:06:40,666 --> 00:06:47,473 ♪♪ 150 00:06:47,506 --> 00:06:51,677 ♪ When we put our minds together we can achieve. ♪ 151 00:06:51,710 --> 00:06:55,781 ♪ We're the Cutie Mark Crusaders and you should believe. ♪ 152 00:06:55,814 --> 00:06:59,151 ♪ We've got determinations to represent the nation ♪ 153 00:06:59,184 --> 00:07:02,521 ♪ for the win! ♪ 154 00:07:02,554 --> 00:07:06,192 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 155 00:07:06,225 --> 00:07:10,162 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 156 00:07:10,195 --> 00:07:14,467 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses! ♪ 157 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:18,170 ♪ And we're playing to win As we gallop to glory! ♪ 158 00:07:18,203 --> 00:07:21,640 ♪ We can conquer any challenge we're in ♪ 159 00:07:21,673 --> 00:07:24,944 ♪ We've got hearts.... ♪ 160 00:07:24,977 --> 00:07:27,046 ♪ Hearts strong as horses! ♪ 161 00:07:27,079 --> 00:07:28,881 ♪♪ 162 00:07:28,914 --> 00:07:31,750 ♪ Hearts strong as horses! ♪ 163 00:07:31,783 --> 00:07:35,688 ♪♪ 164 00:07:38,190 --> 00:07:40,125 Whoa! 165 00:07:40,158 --> 00:07:41,494 Oof! 166 00:07:42,795 --> 00:07:48,067 If that's the best you've got, we're going to win for sure! 167 00:07:48,100 --> 00:07:51,971 We already have the most divine routine planned. 168 00:07:52,004 --> 00:07:54,173 It's absolutely sure to crush everyone else. 169 00:07:54,206 --> 00:07:57,076 And I mean CRUSH! 170 00:07:57,109 --> 00:08:00,246 But we're winners, and we have heaaaarts... 171 00:08:00,279 --> 00:08:03,983 Sure, but you know what you don't have? 172 00:08:04,016 --> 00:08:06,118 YOUR CUTIE MARKS! 173 00:08:06,151 --> 00:08:10,222 Blank Flanks! Blank Flanks! Blank Flanks! 174 00:08:10,255 --> 00:08:12,558 What does that have to do with flag-carrying? 175 00:08:12,591 --> 00:08:15,227 Having Cutie-Mark-less ponies represent Ponyville 176 00:08:15,260 --> 00:08:17,296 would be unthinkable! 177 00:08:17,329 --> 00:08:21,767 And we, of course, already HAVE our Cutie Marks. 178 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:24,537 So we know who's going to be in the winner's circle. 179 00:08:24,570 --> 00:08:28,107 Listen you two: Cutie Marks or no Cutie Marks, you'll see: 180 00:08:28,140 --> 00:08:31,110 the Crusaders are going to carry that flag at the Games. 181 00:08:32,210 --> 00:08:34,947 May the best ponies win! 182 00:08:34,980 --> 00:08:35,915 GAME ON! 183 00:08:35,948 --> 00:08:38,885 ♪♪ 184 00:08:40,919 --> 00:08:43,689 ♪♪ 185 00:08:43,722 --> 00:08:47,560 Show me what you got, Cutie Mark Crusaders. And make it good. 186 00:08:47,593 --> 00:08:48,694 Don't worry, we will! 187 00:08:50,162 --> 00:08:51,897 Sweetie Belle: Now, this is just a little something 188 00:08:51,930 --> 00:08:53,032 we threw together. 189 00:08:53,065 --> 00:08:56,001 It's not perfect yet. Not even close. 190 00:08:56,034 --> 00:08:58,904 Let's watch the Cutie Mark GOOF-saders 191 00:08:58,937 --> 00:09:00,940 do their sad little routine. 192 00:09:00,973 --> 00:09:03,008 They're gonna be a hot mess. 193 00:09:03,041 --> 00:09:05,844 (mean giggles) 194 00:09:05,877 --> 00:09:09,014 (dramatic) Since the dawn of recorded time, 195 00:09:09,047 --> 00:09:12,618 in one town of amazing amazingness... 196 00:09:12,651 --> 00:09:15,888 three types of ponies coexist. 197 00:09:15,921 --> 00:09:17,990 We are Earth Ponies... 198 00:09:18,023 --> 00:09:19,959 We are Unicorns... 199 00:09:19,992 --> 00:09:22,895 We are Pegasi! 200 00:09:22,928 --> 00:09:26,765 And the town where friendship reigns is our home. 201 00:09:26,798 --> 00:09:28,300 Now welcome to the stadium 202 00:09:28,333 --> 00:09:30,836 the flag of the place we love best... 203 00:09:32,704 --> 00:09:34,340 ♪♪ 204 00:09:34,373 --> 00:09:35,240 (screech) 205 00:09:35,273 --> 00:09:38,611 ♪♪ 206 00:09:38,644 --> 00:09:39,878 PONYVILLE FOREVER! 207 00:09:39,911 --> 00:09:41,113 YAY! 208 00:09:45,684 --> 00:09:47,152 It's kind of a work in progress. 209 00:09:47,185 --> 00:09:48,921 So, what did you think? 210 00:09:48,954 --> 00:09:49,722 That. 211 00:09:49,755 --> 00:09:50,356 Was. 212 00:09:50,389 --> 00:09:51,323 AMA-- 213 00:09:51,356 --> 00:09:52,925 (to herself) Wait. Hold on now. 214 00:09:52,958 --> 00:09:54,794 Gotta stay calm, cool, and collected. 215 00:09:57,362 --> 00:09:59,765 To give a calm, clear analysis... 216 00:09:59,798 --> 00:10:02,968 Wait: you whipped that act together just yesterday? 217 00:10:03,001 --> 00:10:03,802 That... 218 00:10:03,835 --> 00:10:04,703 is... 219 00:10:04,736 --> 00:10:06,271 (to herself) Professionalism, Dash. 220 00:10:06,304 --> 00:10:08,207 Keep those emotions in check. 221 00:10:08,240 --> 00:10:10,810 Overall it was kinda sorta... 222 00:10:13,845 --> 00:10:15,014 Overall it was OK. 223 00:10:15,047 --> 00:10:16,281 Keep working hard, who knows? 224 00:10:16,314 --> 00:10:18,150 You might have a shot. Gotta go. 225 00:10:18,183 --> 00:10:19,985 Do y'all think she liked it? 226 00:10:20,018 --> 00:10:22,321 I'm not really sure. 227 00:10:22,354 --> 00:10:24,323 You heard her. If we keep working hard, 228 00:10:24,356 --> 00:10:25,658 we might have a shot. 229 00:10:25,691 --> 00:10:26,725 So let's keep working! 230 00:10:26,758 --> 00:10:27,760 Trot to it, ponies! 231 00:10:30,395 --> 00:10:31,964 Did you SEE that? 232 00:10:31,997 --> 00:10:35,167 I can't believe I'm saying this. They could win! 233 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:36,702 But how do we stop them? 234 00:10:36,735 --> 00:10:39,004 We already called them Blank Flanks. 235 00:10:39,037 --> 00:10:41,974 Then we need to find a new way to get under their skin. 236 00:10:48,146 --> 00:10:52,018 Or maybe, get under their WINGS. 237 00:10:53,952 --> 00:10:58,023 Girls, we just wanted to say your act is quite impressive! 238 00:10:58,056 --> 00:10:59,892 Wait, what? 239 00:10:59,925 --> 00:11:01,827 Um... thanks? 240 00:11:01,860 --> 00:11:02,895 Oh, but of course! 241 00:11:02,928 --> 00:11:06,198 As a matter of fact, we think you're very brave. 242 00:11:06,231 --> 00:11:08,367 Brave? Why? 243 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:09,368 Isn't it obvious? 244 00:11:09,401 --> 00:11:10,402 It is to us. 245 00:11:10,435 --> 00:11:12,805 In fact, it's obvious to everypony. 246 00:11:12,838 --> 00:11:15,474 You're showing all three types of Ponyville ponies, 247 00:11:15,507 --> 00:11:17,776 yet you have a Pegasus Pony... 248 00:11:17,809 --> 00:11:20,279 Both: who can't even fly! 249 00:11:20,312 --> 00:11:23,015 What in tarnation does that have to do with anything? 250 00:11:23,048 --> 00:11:24,917 Silver Spoon: I'd say not being able to fly 251 00:11:24,950 --> 00:11:27,986 has everything to do with everything, doesn't it? 252 00:11:28,019 --> 00:11:31,123 I mean, a Pegasus pony at your age? 253 00:11:31,156 --> 00:11:33,826 You should have been flying long ago! 254 00:11:33,859 --> 00:11:36,428 So what if my wings can't get me off the ground? 255 00:11:36,461 --> 00:11:38,063 Your career as a flag carrier 256 00:11:38,096 --> 00:11:40,766 isn't getting off the ground, either. 257 00:11:40,799 --> 00:11:43,068 Ms. Harshwhinny will never pick a Pegasus pony 258 00:11:43,101 --> 00:11:45,404 who can't fly to represent Ponyville 259 00:11:45,437 --> 00:11:48,006 in front of all of Equestria! 260 00:11:48,039 --> 00:11:50,943 Ms. Harshwinny never said anything about that! 261 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:53,045 I would've thought that was obvious. 262 00:11:53,078 --> 00:11:55,247 Diamond Tiara: Well, have fun practicing anyway. 263 00:11:55,280 --> 00:11:58,484 Even if your routine will never...how shall I say? 264 00:11:58,517 --> 00:12:00,919 "Take off." 265 00:12:00,952 --> 00:12:02,988 Don't listen to them, Scootaloo. 266 00:12:03,021 --> 00:12:04,156 Scootaloo? 267 00:12:04,189 --> 00:12:05,257 You OK? 268 00:12:06,892 --> 00:12:08,427 This routine isn't working how it is. 269 00:12:08,460 --> 00:12:10,829 We've gotta rethink my part in the whole thing. 270 00:12:10,862 --> 00:12:11,363 WHAT? 271 00:12:11,396 --> 00:12:12,297 Why? 272 00:12:12,331 --> 00:12:15,334 If we want to win, I'm gonna have to fly. 273 00:12:15,367 --> 00:12:16,502 Is that even possible? 274 00:12:16,535 --> 00:12:18,203 And by tomorrow? 275 00:12:18,236 --> 00:12:20,339 Maybe I can fly if I work twice as hard. 276 00:12:20,372 --> 00:12:21,774 See? 277 00:12:21,807 --> 00:12:22,941 Oof! 278 00:12:22,974 --> 00:12:25,144 Maybe three times as hard. 279 00:12:25,177 --> 00:12:26,945 Apple Bloom: Golly, I don't know, Scootaloo. 280 00:12:26,978 --> 00:12:29,014 I don't think that's the problem. 281 00:12:29,047 --> 00:12:30,415 Well, I know this for sure: 282 00:12:30,448 --> 00:12:32,284 flying is the only way we're gonna win. 283 00:12:32,317 --> 00:12:34,486 So it's back to practice! 284 00:12:34,519 --> 00:12:36,188 Is this a good idea? 285 00:12:36,221 --> 00:12:39,057 Whooah! (thud) 286 00:12:39,090 --> 00:12:41,026 I'll just work four times as hard. 287 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:43,462 Probably not. 288 00:12:45,564 --> 00:12:49,268 Guys, guys, guys! Try it again. 289 00:12:49,301 --> 00:12:50,536 (groan) 290 00:12:50,569 --> 00:12:53,472 We've been rehearsing all the livelong day! 291 00:12:53,505 --> 00:12:55,107 We're getting tired. 292 00:12:55,140 --> 00:12:58,110 Fine. We'll skip to my big impressive flying entrance. 293 00:12:59,444 --> 00:13:02,347 So you've done the do-si-do to the left, then the right, 294 00:13:02,380 --> 00:13:03,549 and there's the hoop. 295 00:13:03,582 --> 00:13:04,850 Then I come in... 296 00:13:04,883 --> 00:13:06,251 (thud) 297 00:13:06,284 --> 00:13:08,020 Not quite what I had in mind. 298 00:13:08,053 --> 00:13:10,923 We'll just (sigh) try that part again. 299 00:13:10,956 --> 00:13:13,959 (grunts) 300 00:13:13,992 --> 00:13:15,961 I liked our routine the way it was! 301 00:13:15,994 --> 00:13:19,464 Me too. But all she cares about now is flying. 302 00:13:19,497 --> 00:13:21,867 Don't worry; I'll be flyin' high tomorrow 303 00:13:21,900 --> 00:13:24,136 at our final run-through for Rainbow Dash. 304 00:13:24,169 --> 00:13:26,138 I'm gonna get this, you'll see! 305 00:13:26,171 --> 00:13:28,307 (grunts) 306 00:13:28,340 --> 00:13:29,308 (thud) 307 00:13:30,409 --> 00:13:33,378 Okay, Cutie Mark Crusaders, this is your final run 308 00:13:33,411 --> 00:13:35,514 before you show it at the stadium tomorrow. 309 00:13:35,547 --> 00:13:38,217 I know you're gonna absolutely, positively, 310 00:13:39,317 --> 00:13:41,153 ...have a lot of fun. 311 00:13:41,186 --> 00:13:43,021 OK, go! (whistle blast) 312 00:13:43,054 --> 00:13:47,392 ♪♪ 313 00:13:47,425 --> 00:13:49,061 Ponyville! 314 00:13:49,094 --> 00:13:51,630 home of the um... 315 00:13:51,663 --> 00:13:52,998 (whispered) Friendship! 316 00:13:53,031 --> 00:13:54,366 Friendship, right! 317 00:13:54,399 --> 00:13:57,069 There are four--no, three kinds of ponies... 318 00:13:57,102 --> 00:13:59,338 (yawn) 319 00:13:59,371 --> 00:14:00,939 Left! LEFT! 320 00:14:00,972 --> 00:14:02,174 I'm sorry! 321 00:14:02,207 --> 00:14:03,609 I'm just tired. 322 00:14:03,642 --> 00:14:06,345 And then I dip, and then we turn... 323 00:14:06,378 --> 00:14:07,880 Sorry! 324 00:14:07,913 --> 00:14:10,616 (grunts) 325 00:14:10,649 --> 00:14:11,650 (boing) 326 00:14:11,683 --> 00:14:13,085 (thud) 327 00:14:13,118 --> 00:14:13,952 ♪ Tada! ♪ 328 00:14:13,985 --> 00:14:15,921 (gasping) 329 00:14:15,954 --> 00:14:18,123 So? What'd you think? 330 00:14:18,156 --> 00:14:21,426 That's. Y'know. Good and all, heh heh. 331 00:14:21,459 --> 00:14:24,096 I just thought maybe possibly you might wanna 332 00:14:24,129 --> 00:14:27,232 go back to, say, the first version of the act, which was, 333 00:14:27,265 --> 00:14:29,067 I don't know, what's the word? 334 00:14:29,100 --> 00:14:30,168 Better. 335 00:14:30,201 --> 00:14:32,571 Just do the routine as it was. 336 00:14:32,604 --> 00:14:34,940 Don't mess with success, right? 337 00:14:34,973 --> 00:14:35,908 Seriously. 338 00:14:35,941 --> 00:14:39,578 Now I need to go coach these other ponies. 339 00:14:39,611 --> 00:14:41,546 And don't forget we've gotta catch the early train 340 00:14:41,579 --> 00:14:43,081 for the Crystal Empire. 341 00:14:43,114 --> 00:14:44,583 See you in the morning! 342 00:14:44,616 --> 00:14:45,717 What are we gonna do? 343 00:14:45,751 --> 00:14:50,422 We're competing tomorrow and I still can't fly, unless... 344 00:14:50,455 --> 00:14:54,059 I'm just too tired. I can't keep going. 345 00:14:54,092 --> 00:14:55,127 Me too! 346 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:59,298 I'm tired; I'm hungry. And now I hate this routine! 347 00:14:59,331 --> 00:15:01,433 It feels like it's all about you now. 348 00:15:01,466 --> 00:15:02,401 She's right. 349 00:15:02,434 --> 00:15:04,670 It's like you don't even need us anymore. 350 00:15:04,703 --> 00:15:06,505 Of course I need you! 351 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:08,974 Without you two, who's going to hold up the hoop? 352 00:15:09,007 --> 00:15:11,410 UGH! You don't listen to yourself! 353 00:15:11,443 --> 00:15:12,678 Oh, forget it. 354 00:15:12,711 --> 00:15:15,447 I'm going home to get some sleep. 355 00:15:15,480 --> 00:15:18,150 So? Are you gonna leave me too? 356 00:15:18,183 --> 00:15:20,953 We've gotta catch the early train to the Crystal Empire. 357 00:15:20,986 --> 00:15:22,688 I better get some rest. 358 00:15:22,721 --> 00:15:24,656 See you in the morning, Scootaloo. 359 00:15:24,689 --> 00:15:26,425 Come on, Scootaloo! 360 00:15:26,458 --> 00:15:28,093 Do it for Ponyville. 361 00:15:28,126 --> 00:15:30,662 Just gotta try 20 times as hard. 362 00:15:30,695 --> 00:15:32,497 (grunt) 363 00:15:32,530 --> 00:15:35,500 Thirty - times - as hard. 364 00:15:35,533 --> 00:15:36,501 Oof! 365 00:15:36,534 --> 00:15:39,171 Just a little harder... 366 00:15:39,204 --> 00:15:40,138 (thud) 367 00:15:40,171 --> 00:15:41,173 (grunt) 368 00:15:41,206 --> 00:15:41,740 (thud) 369 00:15:41,773 --> 00:15:42,708 (sigh) 370 00:15:44,376 --> 00:15:46,511 I can't fly. 371 00:15:46,544 --> 00:15:49,181 I just... can't! 372 00:15:50,582 --> 00:15:52,150 (train bell ringing) 373 00:15:52,183 --> 00:15:54,720 Crystal Empire! All aboard! 374 00:15:57,522 --> 00:15:58,490 Scootaloo? 375 00:16:01,326 --> 00:16:02,561 Where IS she? 376 00:16:02,594 --> 00:16:06,465 She better get here soon. This here train is about to leave! 377 00:16:06,498 --> 00:16:08,700 Here I am. 378 00:16:08,733 --> 00:16:11,336 We were scared you were going to miss the train. 379 00:16:11,369 --> 00:16:14,072 I - I'm not going. 380 00:16:14,105 --> 00:16:15,240 WHAT? 381 00:16:15,273 --> 00:16:16,675 I'm the weak link. 382 00:16:16,708 --> 00:16:20,679 If I go and fall, flop, or do anything but fly, 383 00:16:20,712 --> 00:16:22,481 I'm gonna blow it for you two. 384 00:16:22,514 --> 00:16:24,483 I can't believe you're quitting on us! 385 00:16:24,516 --> 00:16:26,585 But you're better off without me! 386 00:16:26,618 --> 00:16:28,553 But that's not true, Scootaloo! 387 00:16:28,586 --> 00:16:31,390 Ya know what, Sweetie Belle? Forget it! 388 00:16:31,423 --> 00:16:35,460 If she's gonna quit, we don't' want her and we don't need her! 389 00:16:35,493 --> 00:16:37,162 FINE! 390 00:16:37,195 --> 00:16:38,063 Fine. 391 00:16:39,097 --> 00:16:40,198 Fine. 392 00:16:40,231 --> 00:16:42,034 Conductor: All aboard! 393 00:16:42,067 --> 00:16:49,241 (train chugging) 394 00:16:49,274 --> 00:16:50,776 (train whistle) 395 00:16:58,550 --> 00:17:01,153 How's my favorite routine going today? 396 00:17:01,186 --> 00:17:02,621 Oh, I just can't keep it in. 397 00:17:02,654 --> 00:17:04,456 I want you to win so bad! 398 00:17:04,489 --> 00:17:06,191 ♪ "BumBUM, bumBUM". ♪ 399 00:17:06,224 --> 00:17:08,126 Then Scootaloo does that KAPOW! 400 00:17:08,159 --> 00:17:09,260 through the hoop! 401 00:17:10,428 --> 00:17:14,066 Well, there ain't gonna be a Scootaloo. She's staying home. 402 00:17:14,099 --> 00:17:15,334 She's WHAT? 403 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:18,236 She got it in her head that the only way to represent Ponyville 404 00:17:18,269 --> 00:17:20,705 was by flying in our routine. 405 00:17:20,738 --> 00:17:24,309 When she couldn't do it, she told us she was quitting. 406 00:17:24,342 --> 00:17:27,779 And then you tried to stop her from doing that, right? 407 00:17:27,812 --> 00:17:31,283 Well, actually we kinda told her... 408 00:17:31,316 --> 00:17:33,385 that we didn't want a quitter. 409 00:17:33,418 --> 00:17:35,554 Hang on! Are you NUTS? 410 00:17:35,587 --> 00:17:38,624 You're a team and a team never leaves a friend behind. 411 00:17:41,693 --> 00:17:43,228 (screech) 412 00:17:43,261 --> 00:17:44,196 Come on! 413 00:17:45,263 --> 00:17:47,432 Sorry you can't make it! 414 00:17:47,465 --> 00:17:50,769 We'll take a picture for you from the winners' circle. 415 00:17:50,802 --> 00:17:52,404 (giggling) 416 00:17:52,437 --> 00:17:54,573 I do not like them one bit. 417 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:56,108 Put on some speed, girls! 418 00:18:05,750 --> 00:18:08,120 Rainbow Dash: Throwing away your scooter? 419 00:18:08,153 --> 00:18:09,588 Rainbow Dash? 420 00:18:09,621 --> 00:18:11,423 Yup. But not just me. 421 00:18:15,226 --> 00:18:16,828 I don't want to see them. 422 00:18:16,861 --> 00:18:18,763 And what are they doing here, anyway? 423 00:18:18,796 --> 00:18:20,866 They're supposed to be on the train. 424 00:18:20,899 --> 00:18:22,400 We're not going. 425 00:18:22,433 --> 00:18:24,169 Not without YOU, Scootaloo. 426 00:18:26,204 --> 00:18:28,240 What's gotten into you, Scootaloo? 427 00:18:28,273 --> 00:18:30,175 I didn't want to ruin their chance to win 428 00:18:30,208 --> 00:18:32,477 just because I couldn't fly. 429 00:18:32,510 --> 00:18:34,412 And who said you had to? 430 00:18:34,445 --> 00:18:37,816 But flying's what Pegasus ponies are supposed to do! 431 00:18:37,849 --> 00:18:41,219 YOU flew when you carried the flag in the Games. 432 00:18:41,252 --> 00:18:42,687 But that was me! 433 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:44,356 You're you! 434 00:18:44,389 --> 00:18:47,259 And it just doesn't matter if you can fly or not! 435 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:49,427 Your routine was amazing 'cause it represented 436 00:18:49,460 --> 00:18:52,197 exactly what makes Ponyville special. 437 00:18:52,230 --> 00:18:54,900 You do still know what that is, right? 438 00:18:54,933 --> 00:18:55,934 Friendship. 439 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:58,937 Three kinds of ponies living together as friends, 440 00:18:58,970 --> 00:19:00,372 just like us! 441 00:19:00,405 --> 00:19:01,373 Earth Ponies... 442 00:19:01,406 --> 00:19:02,541 Unicorns... 443 00:19:02,574 --> 00:19:03,742 And Pegasi. 444 00:19:05,276 --> 00:19:07,279 But Rainbow Dash... 445 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:11,216 What if...what if my wings never grow? 446 00:19:11,249 --> 00:19:13,351 What if I never fly? 447 00:19:13,384 --> 00:19:16,221 Listen, Scootaloo: maybe you'll fly someday... 448 00:19:16,254 --> 00:19:17,589 or maybe you won't. 449 00:19:17,622 --> 00:19:19,858 You're all kinds of awesome anyway. 450 00:19:19,891 --> 00:19:22,827 Who's the toughest little pony in town? 451 00:19:22,860 --> 00:19:28,733 ♪ Got the moves got the mojo No harder working pony around. ♪ 452 00:19:28,766 --> 00:19:34,839 ♪ We are a trio, work as a team, We'll be the first ponies out ♪ 453 00:19:34,872 --> 00:19:38,610 ♪ on the flag waving scene. ♪ 454 00:19:38,643 --> 00:19:40,545 So let's get to the Crystal Empire. 455 00:19:40,578 --> 00:19:42,681 And let's do the routine as it was. 456 00:19:42,714 --> 00:19:45,483 And let's WIN THIS THING! 457 00:19:45,516 --> 00:19:49,487 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 458 00:19:49,520 --> 00:19:53,525 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 459 00:19:53,558 --> 00:19:57,529 ♪ We've got hearts as strong as horses. ♪ 460 00:19:57,562 --> 00:20:01,466 ♪ And we're playing to win As we gallop to glory! ♪ 461 00:20:01,499 --> 00:20:04,869 ♪ We can conquer any challenge we're in ♪ 462 00:20:04,902 --> 00:20:07,973 ♪ We've got hearts! ♪ 463 00:20:08,006 --> 00:20:11,876 ♪ Hearts strong as horses. ♪ 464 00:20:11,909 --> 00:20:14,879 ♪ Hearts strong as horses. ♪ 465 00:20:14,912 --> 00:20:19,784 ♪♪ 466 00:20:19,817 --> 00:20:24,789 (whistling and cheering) 467 00:20:24,822 --> 00:20:26,291 PONYVILLE FOREVER! 468 00:20:26,324 --> 00:20:27,626 YAY! 469 00:20:27,659 --> 00:20:30,729 (whistling and cheering) 470 00:20:34,332 --> 00:20:36,034 Ms. Harshwhinny: In the Equestria Games, 471 00:20:36,067 --> 00:20:38,770 the Ponyville Flag will be carried by... 472 00:20:40,471 --> 00:20:42,941 "Cutie Mark Crusaders"! 473 00:20:42,974 --> 00:20:45,510 WHOO-HOO! 474 00:20:45,543 --> 00:20:52,851 ♪♪ 475 00:20:52,884 --> 00:20:54,452 Ahem! 476 00:20:54,485 --> 00:20:57,489 Look, what you three did was... 477 00:20:57,522 --> 00:20:58,857 acceptable. 478 00:20:58,890 --> 00:20:59,891 Ms. Harshwhinny: Acceptable? 479 00:20:59,924 --> 00:21:01,393 Acceptable? 480 00:21:01,426 --> 00:21:04,763 Why it was totally, stupendously the single most 481 00:21:04,796 --> 00:21:06,865 amazing thing I've ever seen! 482 00:21:06,898 --> 00:21:07,799 (giddy laughter) 483 00:21:07,833 --> 00:21:10,302 Contain your excitement, Ms. Harshwhinny. 484 00:21:10,335 --> 00:21:12,771 Remember, professionalism. 485 00:21:12,804 --> 00:21:15,307 Yes Yes, well, I... 486 00:21:17,008 --> 00:21:22,947 (laughter) 487 00:21:22,980 --> 00:21:24,716 You know what this means, right? 488 00:21:24,749 --> 00:21:25,817 What? 489 00:21:25,850 --> 00:21:28,920 We are totally gonna get Cutie Marks in Flag Carrying. 490 00:21:28,953 --> 00:21:29,821 Yeah! 491 00:21:29,854 --> 00:21:31,423 (laughter)