1 00:00:01,234 --> 00:00:09,075 ♪♪ 2 00:00:09,075 --> 00:00:11,377 Oh, Sassy Saddles, don't you just love 3 00:00:11,377 --> 00:00:14,514 my new Femme Mystique Chic line of gowns? 4 00:00:14,514 --> 00:00:17,650 Sequins and sashes, Rarity, they're exquisite! 5 00:00:17,650 --> 00:00:20,319 Where in Equestria did you find the inspiration? 6 00:00:20,319 --> 00:00:24,690 Ooh. I modeled them after The Adventures of Shadow Spade. 7 00:00:24,690 --> 00:00:27,760 Her stories are always full of mystery and suspense. 8 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:30,430 And best of all? Fabulous costumes! 9 00:00:31,664 --> 00:00:33,599 They're perfect. 10 00:00:33,599 --> 00:00:34,634 What are you doing? 11 00:00:36,636 --> 00:00:38,604 Oh, uh, just making some minor adjustments. 12 00:00:38,604 --> 00:00:41,808 ♪♪ 13 00:00:41,808 --> 00:00:43,709 Shadow Spade believes it all comes down 14 00:00:43,709 --> 00:00:46,346 to attention to detail. And so do I. 15 00:00:47,747 --> 00:00:50,116 There! Now it's perfect! 16 00:00:51,350 --> 00:00:52,218 Hey guys! How's it-- 17 00:00:52,218 --> 00:00:53,319 [crash] 18 00:00:53,319 --> 00:00:54,854 [whimpers] 19 00:00:54,854 --> 00:00:58,158 Heh heh heh. My bad! 20 00:01:01,727 --> 00:01:05,298 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 21 00:01:05,298 --> 00:01:07,233 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 22 00:01:07,233 --> 00:01:09,302 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 23 00:01:09,302 --> 00:01:11,671 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 24 00:01:11,671 --> 00:01:13,573 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 25 00:01:13,573 --> 00:01:16,209 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 26 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:18,244 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 27 00:01:18,244 --> 00:01:20,379 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 28 00:01:20,379 --> 00:01:22,548 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 29 00:01:22,548 --> 00:01:24,550 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 30 00:01:24,550 --> 00:01:26,652 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 31 00:01:26,652 --> 00:01:30,189 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 32 00:01:30,189 --> 00:01:31,858 ♪♪ 33 00:01:36,729 --> 00:01:39,466 Sorry I messed up your dress thingie. 34 00:01:41,300 --> 00:01:43,302 Nothing we can't fix in a stitch. 35 00:01:43,302 --> 00:01:45,571 What are you doing in Canterlot? 36 00:01:45,571 --> 00:01:48,441 I'm here for Princess Celestia's Royal Garden Opening tomorrow. 37 00:01:48,441 --> 00:01:50,243 Oh, yes. 38 00:01:50,243 --> 00:01:53,679 Rumor has it the gardens are especially lush this season. 39 00:01:53,679 --> 00:01:56,182 I've heard that the Wonderbolts will be kicking things off 40 00:01:56,182 --> 00:01:58,284 with an aerial display. 41 00:01:58,284 --> 00:01:59,886 You heard right. 42 00:01:59,886 --> 00:02:01,787 And Rainbow Dash is here to fly with them. 43 00:02:01,787 --> 00:02:03,523 So exciting! 44 00:02:03,523 --> 00:02:07,360 Well, kind of exciting. Technically I'm not flying. 45 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:09,428 I'm just the lucky reserve who was called in 46 00:02:09,428 --> 00:02:12,165 to be the back-up flier in case a Wonderbolt can't perform. 47 00:02:12,165 --> 00:02:14,300 Oh, don't be so modest! 48 00:02:14,300 --> 00:02:17,170 Out of all the reserves, you were the one chosen. 49 00:02:17,170 --> 00:02:18,905 It is pretty sweet. 50 00:02:18,905 --> 00:02:20,873 And I do get to stay in the castle, 51 00:02:20,873 --> 00:02:22,308 hang out with the Wonderbolts, 52 00:02:22,308 --> 00:02:24,844 and eat awesome food at the dinner tonight! 53 00:02:24,844 --> 00:02:27,446 Speaking of the dinner, you're still coming right? 54 00:02:27,446 --> 00:02:29,182 Heavens yes! 55 00:02:29,182 --> 00:02:31,584 A chance to dress up, be charming and show off 56 00:02:31,584 --> 00:02:34,253 my newest femme mystique couture? 57 00:02:34,253 --> 00:02:36,622 I wouldn't miss it for all of Equestia. 58 00:02:36,622 --> 00:02:38,257 Great. See you tonight! 59 00:02:38,257 --> 00:02:38,958 [slam] 60 00:02:38,958 --> 00:02:40,827 [rumbling] 61 00:02:43,296 --> 00:02:44,597 [crash] 62 00:02:46,866 --> 00:02:49,169 Ooh, the rhinestones I ordered! 63 00:02:51,671 --> 00:02:54,974 Oh, my, oh, there's been a mistake! 64 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:58,945 I ordered dragon cut stones and these are hoof-polished. 65 00:02:58,945 --> 00:03:01,781 I'm sorry, but I've got a full load of deliveries today. 66 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:03,883 I'm not sure I have time to redo your order. 67 00:03:08,454 --> 00:03:12,758 [sweetly] Of course you don't! Your job is so difficult. 68 00:03:12,758 --> 00:03:16,963 Honestly, I don't know how you keep all those orders straight! 69 00:03:16,963 --> 00:03:22,668 It is pretty tough, what with the boxes all being box-shaped. 70 00:03:22,668 --> 00:03:26,572 Oh, yes, and I very much appreciate it. 71 00:03:26,572 --> 00:03:28,808 But if there was any way you could squeeze in 72 00:03:28,808 --> 00:03:32,645 one more little delivery, I would be eternally grateful. 73 00:03:36,282 --> 00:03:39,852 Ha ha ha. Well, for you, Rarity, I'll see what I can do. 74 00:03:42,355 --> 00:03:45,825 Rarity, you could sweet talk a filly out of candy! 75 00:03:45,825 --> 00:03:49,795 Oh, it was nothing. No pony minds a compliment! 76 00:03:49,795 --> 00:03:53,032 Now, you simply must help me pick out an outfit for tonight. 77 00:03:53,032 --> 00:03:54,801 Something from the new collection, of course. 78 00:03:56,836 --> 00:04:07,980 [crowd chatter] 79 00:04:07,980 --> 00:04:09,249 Let's grab some grub! 80 00:04:14,053 --> 00:04:18,357 [sniffing] Mmmmm. Is that Juniper Phoenix I smell? 81 00:04:18,357 --> 00:04:19,926 No, it's broccoli! 82 00:04:21,794 --> 00:04:25,698 Yeah, Juniper Phoenix is one of my favorite stallion colognes. 83 00:04:25,698 --> 00:04:29,435 Mine as well. It's masculine, and yet soft, 84 00:04:29,435 --> 00:04:31,570 with the barest hint of floral notes and a -- 85 00:04:31,570 --> 00:04:34,006 Rarity, don't you know who this is? 86 00:04:34,006 --> 00:04:38,944 ♪♪ 87 00:04:38,944 --> 00:04:42,581 A gentlepony with fabulous taste in colognes and scarves? 88 00:04:42,581 --> 00:04:45,551 It's Wind Rider! 89 00:04:45,551 --> 00:04:47,787 Oh! So nice to meet you. 90 00:04:47,787 --> 00:04:51,057 You didn't let me finish! He's a living legend! 91 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:54,060 He holds the Wonderbolt record in the Mustang Marathon. 92 00:04:54,060 --> 00:04:56,829 Well, that was a long time ago. 93 00:04:56,829 --> 00:04:59,899 Honestly, I can't believe I still hold the record. 94 00:04:59,899 --> 00:05:02,568 Wind Rider, I see you met Rainbow Dash! 95 00:05:02,568 --> 00:05:05,071 She's one of our most promising reserves. 96 00:05:05,071 --> 00:05:07,106 She just might beat your record! 97 00:05:07,106 --> 00:05:08,574 Really now? 98 00:05:08,574 --> 00:05:11,444 Oh, I'm nowhere near as good as you. 99 00:05:11,444 --> 00:05:13,913 I mean I'm fast, but I don't have the endurance 100 00:05:13,913 --> 00:05:15,948 to go long distances. 101 00:05:15,948 --> 00:05:18,417 Don't be modest. A little practice 102 00:05:18,417 --> 00:05:20,353 and you'll be beating records in no time. 103 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:25,424 Heh heh. Well, it's nice to meet you fillies. 104 00:05:25,424 --> 00:05:28,361 [sigh] Not as nice as it is to meet you, sir. 105 00:05:30,529 --> 00:05:33,466 I can't believe I just met Wind Rider! 106 00:05:33,466 --> 00:05:35,434 Yeah. He's coming out of retirement 107 00:05:35,434 --> 00:05:37,737 to take the spot of honor in the center of our 108 00:05:37,737 --> 00:05:39,672 aerial flower formation tomorrow! 109 00:05:39,672 --> 00:05:42,908 Really? That's incredible! 110 00:05:42,908 --> 00:05:47,713 ♪♪ 111 00:05:47,713 --> 00:05:50,015 Guess I'll just watch Wind Rider being awesome 112 00:05:50,015 --> 00:05:51,851 from the sidelines. 113 00:05:51,851 --> 00:05:54,887 Practice tomorrow is gonna be so boring. 114 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:57,656 I don't suppose I could keep you company? 115 00:05:57,656 --> 00:05:59,392 You could! 116 00:05:59,392 --> 00:06:00,993 They always let friends and family come watch practices. 117 00:06:02,027 --> 00:06:04,163 Oh! 118 00:06:04,163 --> 00:06:06,766 Sorry about that. Let me help clean that up. 119 00:06:08,634 --> 00:06:12,037 No no. It's almost impossible to get stains out of silk. 120 00:06:12,037 --> 00:06:13,072 But not to worry... 121 00:06:15,674 --> 00:06:16,909 I've come prepared. 122 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:25,518 That dinner was absolutely divine! Thanks for inviting me. 123 00:06:25,518 --> 00:06:27,987 Ooh! You're staying in the east tower? 124 00:06:27,987 --> 00:06:30,589 Those rooms have the best view of Canterlot. 125 00:06:30,589 --> 00:06:32,158 How lucky are we? 126 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:34,861 Well, we better get some shuteye before practice. 127 00:06:36,128 --> 00:06:37,663 See you tomorrow, Rarity! 128 00:06:37,663 --> 00:06:38,798 Good night! 129 00:06:40,666 --> 00:06:47,773 ♪♪ 130 00:06:47,773 --> 00:06:50,443 Thanks for keeping me company, Rarity. 131 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:51,777 If you weren't here... 132 00:06:51,777 --> 00:06:54,147 well, I don't know who I'd be talking to right now. 133 00:06:56,449 --> 00:06:58,484 You'd be talking to me. 134 00:06:58,484 --> 00:07:00,953 Rainbow Dash, Spitfire's mom sent a message 135 00:07:00,953 --> 00:07:03,956 that she was sick. She had to leave to take care of her. 136 00:07:03,956 --> 00:07:07,460 Oh, no! I hope her mom's OK! 137 00:07:07,460 --> 00:07:12,198 Me too. In the meantime, we need you to fly in her place. 138 00:07:12,198 --> 00:07:15,601 L-l-like in the actual show? 139 00:07:15,601 --> 00:07:18,137 Unless Spitfire comes back, yes. 140 00:07:18,137 --> 00:07:20,906 I won't let you down, Soarin! 141 00:07:20,906 --> 00:07:24,977 AAAAH! This is the best thing EVERRR! 142 00:07:24,977 --> 00:07:27,746 Oh, my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! 143 00:07:27,746 --> 00:07:31,517 ♪ I'm gonna get to fly with Wind Rider! And the Wonderbolts! ♪ 144 00:07:31,517 --> 00:07:35,120 ♪ Cause I'm the bestest! And I'm awesome! And they know it! ♪ 145 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:36,956 Uhhh. Rainbow Dash? 146 00:07:36,956 --> 00:07:38,524 Sh sh. Let her have this, darling. 147 00:07:43,729 --> 00:07:52,705 ♪♪ 148 00:07:52,705 --> 00:07:54,874 Hello, there. Friend or family? 149 00:07:54,874 --> 00:07:57,510 Family. My daughter's a Wonderbolt. 150 00:07:57,510 --> 00:08:00,813 But I don't see her up there. Do you know Spitfire? 151 00:08:00,813 --> 00:08:04,750 Oh, you're Spitfire's mom? But I thought you were sick! 152 00:08:04,750 --> 00:08:05,951 What? 153 00:08:05,951 --> 00:08:07,653 Well, Spitfire got a note from you 154 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:08,954 saying you weren't feeling well 155 00:08:08,954 --> 00:08:10,890 and she went home to take care of you! 156 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:12,157 I didn't send a note. 157 00:08:12,157 --> 00:08:14,627 That's so strange. 158 00:08:14,627 --> 00:08:17,796 Stormy Flare? Aren't you supposed to be sick? 159 00:08:17,796 --> 00:08:19,030 OK, what's happening? 160 00:08:19,030 --> 00:08:23,569 I don't know, but I do know I didn't send my daughter a note. 161 00:08:23,569 --> 00:08:26,705 Could somepony have sent Spitfire a fake note? 162 00:08:26,705 --> 00:08:28,541 Who would do such a thing? 163 00:08:28,541 --> 00:08:31,544 Somepony who wanted her out of the show, I suppose. 164 00:08:31,544 --> 00:08:33,312 Why would anypony want that? 165 00:08:33,312 --> 00:08:35,981 Maybe so that they could take her spot. 166 00:08:35,981 --> 00:08:40,186 ♪♪ 167 00:08:43,889 --> 00:08:47,026 Me? I would never do that to Spitfire. 168 00:08:47,026 --> 00:08:49,028 Why would you think it was me? 169 00:08:49,028 --> 00:08:51,864 I did see you and Spitfire leave the dinner together. 170 00:08:51,864 --> 00:08:53,832 We were room neighbors in the castle! 171 00:08:53,832 --> 00:08:57,603 And you did say you would do anything to fly with Wind Rider! 172 00:08:57,603 --> 00:09:00,573 Yeah, but I didn't mean anything! 173 00:09:00,573 --> 00:09:02,274 Spitfire came by my room 174 00:09:02,274 --> 00:09:05,110 and told me she had to go see her mom at around midnight. 175 00:09:05,110 --> 00:09:07,346 Where were you then? 176 00:09:07,346 --> 00:09:11,317 I was asleep at midnight, having this totally amazing dream. 177 00:09:11,317 --> 00:09:14,353 There I was at the arena, flying with Wind Rider 178 00:09:14,353 --> 00:09:16,889 and the Wonderbolts, like I've always wanted to-- 179 00:09:18,857 --> 00:09:21,827 Never mind. Not helping. 180 00:09:21,827 --> 00:09:26,131 [accusing whispers] 181 00:09:26,131 --> 00:09:29,335 Rainbow Dash, if you can prove that somepony else is behind 182 00:09:29,335 --> 00:09:32,671 Spitfire's disappearance before the start of the show, 183 00:09:32,671 --> 00:09:34,807 then you can still fly with us. 184 00:09:34,807 --> 00:09:37,176 In the meantime, Misty Fly, Blaze, 185 00:09:37,176 --> 00:09:39,979 head over to Stormy Flare's house and try to find Spitfire 186 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:41,047 and bring her back. 187 00:09:42,781 --> 00:09:45,818 I have to warn you, if you sent that letter, 188 00:09:45,818 --> 00:09:48,354 the bylaws are clear; I'd have no choice 189 00:09:48,354 --> 00:09:52,725 but to ban you from the Wonderbolts forever. Understand? 190 00:09:52,725 --> 00:09:54,293 [sigh] 191 00:09:54,293 --> 00:09:57,730 I understand. But how am I gonna prove I didn't send a letter 192 00:09:57,730 --> 00:09:59,632 that I didn't send? 193 00:09:59,632 --> 00:10:00,933 With me! 194 00:10:00,933 --> 00:10:02,701 ♪ [piano jazz] ♪ 195 00:10:02,701 --> 00:10:04,770 Detective Rarity is on the case! 196 00:10:04,770 --> 00:10:06,905 And we're going to get to the bottom of this 197 00:10:06,905 --> 00:10:08,974 faster than my costume change! 198 00:10:08,974 --> 00:10:11,143 Yeah, what's with the get-up? 199 00:10:11,143 --> 00:10:14,079 Obviously, I am channeling Shadow Spade 200 00:10:14,079 --> 00:10:15,748 through these gorgeous garments. 201 00:10:15,748 --> 00:10:17,950 And she would say that the best way to prove 202 00:10:17,950 --> 00:10:20,686 that you didn't send the letter is to find out whoever did! 203 00:10:20,686 --> 00:10:23,288 First stop, the scene of the crime! 204 00:10:23,288 --> 00:10:27,159 ♪♪ 205 00:10:27,159 --> 00:10:29,995 Rarity: We had a long road ahead of us, Rainbow Dash and I. 206 00:10:29,995 --> 00:10:32,398 Well, not too long because we didn't have much time 207 00:10:32,398 --> 00:10:35,768 but the point is, I was up for the challenge. 208 00:10:42,041 --> 00:10:45,077 There I was, surveying the crime scene 209 00:10:45,077 --> 00:10:46,879 and looking tres chic while doing it. 210 00:10:51,283 --> 00:10:54,353 This must be the envelope for the letter Spitfire got! 211 00:10:54,353 --> 00:10:55,421 [sniff sniff] 212 00:10:58,157 --> 00:11:02,995 Hmm, these look like hairs from a rainbow mane! 213 00:11:02,995 --> 00:11:04,930 [gulp] That's not good. 214 00:11:07,833 --> 00:11:09,802 Rainbow Dash was getting antsy. 215 00:11:09,802 --> 00:11:11,737 But I had faith I could clear her name 216 00:11:11,737 --> 00:11:14,073 and find the real culprit. 217 00:11:14,073 --> 00:11:15,474 What are you doing? 218 00:11:15,474 --> 00:11:17,309 What, oh what? Oh, just thinking thoughts. 219 00:11:19,411 --> 00:11:22,715 Rainbow Dash was right. In order to solve the mystery, 220 00:11:22,715 --> 00:11:27,186 we had to be focused, driven, one hundred percent in the-- 221 00:11:27,186 --> 00:11:28,954 Ooh! 222 00:11:28,954 --> 00:11:31,457 The damask pattern on these curtains is exquisite! 223 00:11:31,457 --> 00:11:35,294 Oh, and this velvet rope holder, oh it's-- 224 00:11:35,294 --> 00:11:37,362 We don't have time to look at the decor! 225 00:11:37,362 --> 00:11:39,098 They're gonna kick me out of the Wonderbolts 226 00:11:39,098 --> 00:11:40,833 unless we solve this thing! 227 00:11:40,833 --> 00:11:42,935 I know, Rainbow, and I am on this case 228 00:11:42,935 --> 00:11:44,303 like a charm on a bracelet. 229 00:11:44,303 --> 00:11:46,071 Here's what I'm thinking: 230 00:11:46,071 --> 00:11:49,108 somepony had to bring Spitfire that letter, 231 00:11:49,108 --> 00:11:52,211 which means somepony must have seen them! 232 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:58,050 I just have a few questions for you 233 00:11:58,050 --> 00:12:00,786 and I'm sure once we get some things cleared up, we'll-- 234 00:12:00,786 --> 00:12:03,388 C'mon, Rarity; we don't have all day! 235 00:12:03,388 --> 00:12:06,291 Where were you on the night of last night at midnight? 236 00:12:06,291 --> 00:12:08,026 We were here, guarding the hallway entrance 237 00:12:08,026 --> 00:12:09,294 like we were supposed to. 238 00:12:09,294 --> 00:12:11,230 A likely story. 239 00:12:11,230 --> 00:12:13,098 I'm telling you, we were there all night 240 00:12:13,098 --> 00:12:15,301 and no one went in or out of that hallway. 241 00:12:16,902 --> 00:12:17,970 Except for you. 242 00:12:17,970 --> 00:12:19,538 What are you trying to say? 243 00:12:19,538 --> 00:12:22,040 Just that there are only two rooms in the northwest wing: 244 00:12:22,040 --> 00:12:24,176 yours and Spitfire's. 245 00:12:24,176 --> 00:12:28,047 So the only other pony who had access to that wing was you. 246 00:12:30,215 --> 00:12:32,151 The waters were getting choppy. 247 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:36,088 Rainbow Dash's tactics were... well, horrid. 248 00:12:36,088 --> 00:12:38,257 It was time for another approach. 249 00:12:38,257 --> 00:12:40,826 Perhaps I should take it from here. 250 00:12:43,796 --> 00:12:47,199 You castle guards have such a difficult job. 251 00:12:47,199 --> 00:12:51,070 I'm guessing that at times, it can be rather boring. 252 00:12:52,538 --> 00:12:55,307 [softly] It is. I've counted all 345 bolts in the ceiling tiles 253 00:12:55,307 --> 00:12:57,509 293 times. 254 00:12:57,509 --> 00:13:01,346 And of course, being a castle guard can be thankless work. 255 00:13:01,346 --> 00:13:04,483 I'm not saying you did, but if you took a break, 256 00:13:04,483 --> 00:13:07,052 you more than deserved it. 257 00:13:07,052 --> 00:13:09,254 Aw, you're right, we don't get a lot of recognition 258 00:13:09,254 --> 00:13:11,056 for what we do. 259 00:13:11,056 --> 00:13:13,225 Except for last night when somepony was nice enough 260 00:13:13,225 --> 00:13:14,927 to leave a cake for us. 261 00:13:14,927 --> 00:13:18,130 So we did take one little break when we ate that cake. 262 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:19,431 What kind of cake was it? 263 00:13:19,431 --> 00:13:21,033 Cherry with a custard filling. 264 00:13:21,033 --> 00:13:22,868 Chocolate. 265 00:13:21,033 --> 00:13:22,868 Was the frosting vanilla or chocolate? 266 00:13:22,868 --> 00:13:24,436 Was it decorated with buttercream rosettes? 267 00:13:24,436 --> 00:13:25,537 It was! 268 00:13:25,537 --> 00:13:28,941 Ugh. Who cares how it was decorated? 269 00:13:28,941 --> 00:13:31,243 Rainbow Dash was questioning my methods, 270 00:13:31,243 --> 00:13:32,978 but I knew what I was doing. 271 00:13:32,978 --> 00:13:34,112 Do you? 272 00:13:34,112 --> 00:13:37,950 Oh. Did I say that one out loud? 273 00:13:37,950 --> 00:13:41,019 I mean, even I think I'm guilty at this point. 274 00:13:41,019 --> 00:13:43,322 I really did want to fly in that show! 275 00:13:43,322 --> 00:13:45,624 What if I wrote that note when I was asleep? 276 00:13:45,624 --> 00:13:48,560 Do you know what I do when I sleep? Because I sure don't! 277 00:13:48,560 --> 00:13:52,531 Oh, calm down, Rainbow Dash. We'll get to the bottom of this. 278 00:13:52,531 --> 00:13:54,466 There's only one bakery in Canterlot 279 00:13:54,466 --> 00:13:56,935 that makes a chocolate cherry cake with custard filling 280 00:13:56,935 --> 00:13:59,204 and buttercream frosting rosettes, and that's... 281 00:13:59,204 --> 00:14:01,941 ...Cinnamon Chai's Tea and Cake Shop! 282 00:14:03,208 --> 00:14:05,978 [British accent] Hello, how can I help you? 283 00:14:05,978 --> 00:14:08,213 I've heard you have the best chocolate cherry custard cake 284 00:14:08,213 --> 00:14:10,415 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town! 285 00:14:10,415 --> 00:14:13,018 Oh! You travel in the right circles. 286 00:14:13,018 --> 00:14:15,454 We have the only chocolate cherry custard cake 287 00:14:15,454 --> 00:14:17,489 with buttercream frosting rosettes in town. 288 00:14:19,258 --> 00:14:21,927 Oh, no! But somepony's already bought it. 289 00:14:21,927 --> 00:14:23,596 Who was the lucky pony? 290 00:14:24,963 --> 00:14:26,632 I can't even say! 291 00:14:26,632 --> 00:14:29,601 Why? Because it was somepony famous? 292 00:14:29,601 --> 00:14:32,004 No! Because it was hard to tell. 293 00:14:34,006 --> 00:14:36,942 She was wearing a trenchcoat, sunglasses, and a scarf 294 00:14:36,942 --> 00:14:39,578 around her head that covered most of her face. 295 00:14:39,578 --> 00:14:43,949 But I do remember she had a really deep, raspy voice. 296 00:14:43,949 --> 00:14:46,151 Rainbow Dash: What do you mean raspy? 297 00:14:46,151 --> 00:14:47,987 Well, kinda like yours. 298 00:14:50,055 --> 00:14:52,491 If there's anything else you can remember, dish! 299 00:14:52,491 --> 00:14:55,527 Well, have I got a story for you! 300 00:14:55,527 --> 00:14:57,930 The pony who bought the cake threw a big fit 301 00:14:57,930 --> 00:15:01,166 when she accidentally got chocolate ganache on her scarf. 302 00:15:01,166 --> 00:15:04,469 That's terrible! What color was the scarf? 303 00:15:04,469 --> 00:15:08,607 White. No, maybe more of an ivory. 304 00:15:08,607 --> 00:15:10,375 You don't say! 305 00:15:10,375 --> 00:15:13,578 I can't believe you're talking fashion at a time like this. 306 00:15:13,578 --> 00:15:17,082 Rainbow, don't panic. I need you to trust me. 307 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:20,285 Trust you? You've spent more time changing clothes 308 00:15:20,285 --> 00:15:23,655 than trying to help me. I'm doomed! 309 00:15:23,655 --> 00:15:26,158 No, you're not. Come on! 310 00:15:28,727 --> 00:15:35,634 ♪ [muted jazz trumpet] ♪ 311 00:15:35,634 --> 00:15:40,205 Rainbow Dash was obviously upset but I had all my ducks in a row, 312 00:15:40,205 --> 00:15:42,674 except for one. 313 00:15:42,674 --> 00:15:45,510 She was not going to like it, but there was only one way 314 00:15:45,510 --> 00:15:48,280 to find out if my suspicions were correct. 315 00:15:53,251 --> 00:15:54,486 We looked everywhere, 316 00:15:54,486 --> 00:15:56,488 but Spitfire wasn't at her mom's house. 317 00:15:56,488 --> 00:15:57,456 Where could she be? 318 00:15:59,257 --> 00:16:00,559 [thunderclap] 319 00:16:00,559 --> 00:16:01,961 I've found the culprit! 320 00:16:04,529 --> 00:16:09,067 Somepony sent Spitfire away and framed Rainbow Dash for it. 321 00:16:09,067 --> 00:16:14,506 And that pony was none other than... WIND RIDER! 322 00:16:14,506 --> 00:16:16,141 [thunderclap] 323 00:16:16,141 --> 00:16:17,576 [gasps] 324 00:16:20,645 --> 00:16:23,348 Rarity, I can't believe you would accuse Wind Rider 325 00:16:23,348 --> 00:16:25,083 of framing me. 326 00:16:25,083 --> 00:16:27,586 He's a living legend, for pony's sake! 327 00:16:27,586 --> 00:16:30,655 All the evidence points to him. 328 00:16:30,655 --> 00:16:33,325 What evidence could you possibly have? 329 00:16:33,325 --> 00:16:36,094 All you did was ask about cake, admire decor, 330 00:16:36,094 --> 00:16:38,196 and change outfits a gazillion times. 331 00:16:38,196 --> 00:16:39,598 Let me explain. 332 00:16:39,598 --> 00:16:42,401 I never believed you would send Spitfire away. 333 00:16:42,401 --> 00:16:45,670 And when we found the rainbow hairs in Spitfire's room, 334 00:16:45,670 --> 00:16:50,342 I could tell they didn't fall out; they were cut! 335 00:16:50,342 --> 00:16:53,378 No pony loses hair in a chunk. 336 00:16:53,378 --> 00:16:56,114 And look at the ends; it's a straight line! 337 00:16:56,114 --> 00:16:58,216 They were clearly cut with shears! 338 00:16:58,216 --> 00:17:00,585 Which means somepony planted it. 339 00:17:00,585 --> 00:17:03,722 Then, when we were examining Spitfire's room... 340 00:17:03,722 --> 00:17:07,726 ...I smelled something on the envelope. Juniper Phoenix! 341 00:17:07,726 --> 00:17:10,295 Wind Rider's cologne of choice. 342 00:17:10,295 --> 00:17:14,332 Then, in the castle hallway, I noticed some of the damask 343 00:17:14,332 --> 00:17:17,069 curtains fell out of their velvet rope holder, 344 00:17:17,069 --> 00:17:20,439 indicating that somepony had been hiding behind them, 345 00:17:20,439 --> 00:17:23,375 perhaps after they dropped off the fake letter. 346 00:17:23,375 --> 00:17:26,144 Juniper Phoenix is a very popular fragrance 347 00:17:26,144 --> 00:17:28,447 and anypony could have moved those curtains. 348 00:17:28,447 --> 00:17:31,750 Precisely why I questioned the castle guards. 349 00:17:31,750 --> 00:17:34,286 They were at their post at the entrance to the hallway 350 00:17:34,286 --> 00:17:37,255 all night except for a small window of time 351 00:17:37,255 --> 00:17:40,525 when somepony brought them cake. 352 00:17:40,525 --> 00:17:44,696 A cake that was ordered by a girl pony with a raspy voice. 353 00:17:44,696 --> 00:17:46,865 Whoever ordered the cake got a chocolate stain 354 00:17:46,865 --> 00:17:50,769 on their ivory scarf, and I couldn't help but notice 355 00:17:50,769 --> 00:17:53,872 Wind Rider's scarf is tied in a tight Windsor knot 356 00:17:53,872 --> 00:17:56,475 instead of its usual loose slipknot. 357 00:17:56,475 --> 00:18:01,313 And why is that? Is it to hide... the chocolate stain? 358 00:18:01,313 --> 00:18:03,415 [gasps] 359 00:18:03,415 --> 00:18:05,484 This is preposterous. 360 00:18:05,484 --> 00:18:08,887 Wonderbolts, you don't believe a word of this, right? 361 00:18:08,887 --> 00:18:11,723 Just admit it! You're as guilty of framing Rainbow Dash 362 00:18:11,723 --> 00:18:14,726 as you are of ruining that ivory scarf! 363 00:18:14,726 --> 00:18:18,230 Fine. You caught me! I did it. 364 00:18:18,230 --> 00:18:20,699 But why, Wind Rider? 365 00:18:20,699 --> 00:18:22,534 Is it because I took the last broccoli 366 00:18:22,534 --> 00:18:25,537 at the dinner and you really really wanted it? 367 00:18:25,537 --> 00:18:28,373 No. It was because he was afraid 368 00:18:28,373 --> 00:18:31,810 that you would break his long distance Wonderbolt record. 369 00:18:31,810 --> 00:18:33,612 I heard him when Spitfire said 370 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:35,580 you were close to breaking his record. 371 00:18:35,580 --> 00:18:38,683 He said and I quote, "heh heh." 372 00:18:38,683 --> 00:18:40,752 That's the polite but disingenuous laugh you make 373 00:18:40,752 --> 00:18:43,555 when you want to seem happy but really you're not. 374 00:18:43,555 --> 00:18:45,390 I thought if I could get Rainbow Dash 375 00:18:45,390 --> 00:18:47,492 kicked out of the Wonderbolts forever, 376 00:18:47,492 --> 00:18:49,728 my record would be preserved. 377 00:18:49,728 --> 00:18:53,198 Really? That is so not cool. 378 00:18:53,198 --> 00:18:56,668 I thought you were the coolest Wonderbolt ever until now. 379 00:18:56,668 --> 00:18:59,437 I did what I had to do to protect my record. 380 00:18:59,437 --> 00:19:02,240 Sometimes, you gotta play dirty to be the best. 381 00:19:02,240 --> 00:19:04,509 That's not what being a Wonderbolt is all about. 382 00:19:04,509 --> 00:19:05,944 She's right! 383 00:19:05,944 --> 00:19:08,280 Wonderbolts look out for each other. 384 00:19:08,280 --> 00:19:11,383 Which reminds me, where is Spitfire? 385 00:19:11,383 --> 00:19:13,952 I sent her the letter pretending to be Stormy Flare. 386 00:19:13,952 --> 00:19:16,555 I told her I had Pegasitus and the only cure 387 00:19:16,555 --> 00:19:19,257 is the Ice Iris in the Crystal Mountains. 388 00:19:19,257 --> 00:19:21,459 No wonder she's been gone so long. 389 00:19:21,459 --> 00:19:24,763 Ice Irises are almost impossible to find in spring! 390 00:19:24,763 --> 00:19:27,566 The Crystal Mountains are too far for anypony to make it there 391 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:29,968 and back before the Royal Garden opening. 392 00:19:29,968 --> 00:19:33,872 Rainbow Dash, we need you to fly in Spitfire's place. 393 00:19:33,872 --> 00:19:37,475 But Spitfire shouldn't have to miss this. I'm gonna get her. 394 00:19:37,475 --> 00:19:39,244 Well, you'll never make it in time! 395 00:19:39,244 --> 00:19:41,513 Then there's no time to lose! 396 00:19:41,513 --> 00:19:46,284 ♪♪ 397 00:19:46,284 --> 00:19:48,220 Rainbow Dash is still gone! 398 00:19:48,220 --> 00:19:49,454 Oh, don't panic. 399 00:19:49,454 --> 00:19:51,923 If I know Rainbow Dash, she'll come through. 400 00:19:51,923 --> 00:19:53,558 [door opens and closes] 401 00:19:53,558 --> 00:19:56,962 [panting] 402 00:19:56,962 --> 00:20:00,465 Spitfire, you're back! I can't believe you made it! 403 00:20:00,465 --> 00:20:04,236 Oh, I wouldn't have, if Rainbow hadn't found me so fast. 404 00:20:04,236 --> 00:20:06,571 Gave me enough time to fly back! 405 00:20:06,571 --> 00:20:08,907 Rare, I couldn't have done it without you. 406 00:20:08,907 --> 00:20:11,009 And I'm sorry I doubted you. 407 00:20:11,009 --> 00:20:13,511 But why didn't you tell me what you were doing? 408 00:20:13,511 --> 00:20:16,348 Well, I didn't want to get your hopes up until I was sure. 409 00:20:16,348 --> 00:20:18,683 And I couldn't be sure until I saw that chocolate stain. 410 00:20:18,683 --> 00:20:20,652 Thank you for believing in me... 411 00:20:20,652 --> 00:20:24,689 ...even when I was doubting you. I'm some friend, huh? 412 00:20:24,689 --> 00:20:26,558 Actually, you're quite a good friend. 413 00:20:26,558 --> 00:20:27,892 You went to get Spitfire, 414 00:20:27,892 --> 00:20:30,362 even though it meant you couldn't fly today. 415 00:20:30,362 --> 00:20:33,331 [sigh] I'll get my chance one day. 416 00:20:33,331 --> 00:20:37,269 Or today. How'd you like Wind Rider's spot in the show? 417 00:20:37,269 --> 00:20:41,339 What? You can't do this to me. 418 00:20:41,339 --> 00:20:44,276 I'm one of the greatest Wonderbolts there ever was! 419 00:20:44,276 --> 00:20:47,646 Not anymore. For attempting to frame Rainbow Dash, 420 00:20:47,646 --> 00:20:50,582 I hereby strip you of your Wonderbolt status! 421 00:20:53,418 --> 00:20:55,987 So would you like to fly with us? 422 00:20:55,987 --> 00:21:00,425 Would I? Woo-hoo! Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah! 423 00:21:00,425 --> 00:21:02,961 Uh-huh, Uh-huh! Yeah! Oh, YEAH! 424 00:21:02,961 --> 00:21:04,562 Uh, Rainbow Dash? 425 00:21:04,562 --> 00:21:06,564 [sheepish] 426 00:21:06,564 --> 00:21:07,432 Coming! 427 00:21:12,804 --> 00:21:15,540 Rarity: So my friend got her moment in the sun. 428 00:21:15,540 --> 00:21:18,843 Or the center of an aerial flower as the case may be. 429 00:21:18,843 --> 00:21:21,513 And as for me? I got a chance to show off my 430 00:21:21,513 --> 00:21:23,581 Femme Mystique Chic collection! 431 00:21:23,581 --> 00:21:25,483 Stormy Flare: That's nice, dear. 432 00:21:25,483 --> 00:21:27,586 Oh. Did I say that out loud?