MY LITTLE PONY 7

Episode 706 / 403-706

"Forever Filly”

Written by

Michael P. Fox and Wil Fox

As Broadcast Script: February 14, 2017

    
                           Tabitha St. Germain as RARITY, ZIPPORWHILL, PASSERBY
                                          Claire Corlett as SWEETIE BELLE
                                          Kelly Sheridan as SASSY SADDLES
                                            Madeleine Peters as SCOOTALOO
                                           Michelle Creber as APPLE BLOOM
                                            Graham Verchere as CHIPCUTTER

TEASER
Sc 1. - INT. CANTERLOT carousel – DAY

Sassy saddles
Oh no I have to..
Sassy saddles
I can't believe the winter to spring transition is almost here.
RarITY
La. La. La. laaaa.oh, I know. I love it so much I gave it its own term: Springsition!
SASSY SADDLES
Oooh. I like that. I'm going to have to re-label all my binders. Right after we finish--
SASSY SADDLES (CONT'D)
--Everything! We still have so much to do! 
SaSSY SADDLES (CONT'D)
Oh, my bustles and bows!! Rarity, did we--
RARITY
Already hemmed, ruched and cuffed, my dear.
SASSY SADDLES
Rarity, no reason to panic, but uhm, we're seem to be temporarily low -- and when I say "temporarily low", I mean completely out of--
RARITY
--The baby blue sapphires, they arrived this morning.
SASSY SADDLES
Oh! Wonderful!
SaSSY SADDLES (CONT'D)
What about the design for the-- 
RARITY
--Aaand, done.  
SASSY SADDLES
Wow. You are good.  
SassY SADDLES (CONT'D)
And you've really outdone yourself this time! The Morning Sunshine Tulip frock is gorgeous.  
RARITY
ooo, thank you. Now, I know you're worried about something slipping between the cracks. But with your managerial skills and my fabulous designs, we have everything covered.  
SaSSY SADDLES
You're right, you're right. There are no cracks.
RARITY
Would you be a dear and fetch me some vermillion satin from the back room and i'll start on the Eternal Elegance Empire silhouette evening gown.
SASSY SADDLES
My most certain pleasure.
RARITY
I love this picture! When was the last time we had that kind of fun together? I... I can't remember. Has it been that long? I guess I've been so busy running my shop... Oh, no. Something, or should I say some-pony is slipping between the cracks! I miss my Sweetie Belle!
SasSY SADDLES
Rarity, we're running low on vermillion satin.
SaSSY SADDLES (CONT'D)
I.. I can order more!
END TEASER
Main titles
ACT one
SC. 2 - INT. CANTERLOT carousel – DAY
RaRITY
and this is when we pretended we were storybook princesses, and here we pretended we were on a dangerous-yet-stylish safari...
RARITY (CONT'D)
So many wonderful memories!
RARITY (CONT'D)
Not to put too fine a point on it but… (sobs) Sweetie Belle loves playing dress up. I miss her so much!
SaSSY SADDLES
Then why don't you go visit her?
RARITY
I wish I could but between running three stores and the springsition, I couldn't possibly--
SasSY SADDLES
--But you've already done almost all the work. I can handle the rest.  
RARITY
But--
SASSY SADDLES
Rarity, go! I have everything well in hoof..
RARITY
Point taken. 

RARITY (CONT'D)
I am going to visit my sister!
SasSY SADDLES
Way to immediately turn that around!
RARITY
We can spend the whole day together! And we can do all of her favorite things!
SASSY SADDLES
I'm sure she'd love that!
RARITY
Oh Sassy, thank you!
SASSY SADDLES
Of course. Now get out of here!
RARITY
I'm going! I'm going! 
RaRITY (CONT'D)
Hang on, sis. I'm coming!
Sc. 3 - EXT. STEEP HILL - DAY
Scootaloo
Excuse us!
Apple bloom
Coming through!
sweetie Belle
Cutie Mark Crusaders mid mission, here!
ScOOTALOO
That was fun! Let's do it again!
SWEETIE BELLE
Scoot, we've got a job to do. 
SCOOTALOO
Later? 
Sweetie belle
Alright, Chip Cutter. We've done our part.  The rest is up to you.
Chip cutter
You really think I have it in me to be a sculptor?
ScOOTALOO
Yup. 
CHIP CUTTER
But... why?
SWEETIE BELLE
Because you said you weren't good at anything except getting in trouble for making sculptures out of your lunch, right?
CHIP CUTTER
Yeah. I can't help it. When I look at my sandwich, it's like it's just asking me to turn it into a dragon.
Apple Bloom
Well, what is this slab asking you to turn it in into?
CHIP CUTTER
Hmmmm. I see.....
APPLE BLOOM
Wow! That's incredible! It looks just like us!
scooTALOO
We knew you had it in you, Chip.
ChiP CUTTER
This is way better than sandwich sculpting! 
SwEETIE BELLE
Chip, we’re proud of you.
ChIP CUTTER
I finally got my cutie mark!
CMC's
Woo-hoo – alright!/Yes!/Way to go!
Sc. 4 - INT. CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS' HQ - DAY
scOOTALOO
Not a bad way to start a day.
Apple blooM
Not a bad way at all. Helping ponies is just about my favorite thing to do.
SwEETIE BELLE
Another satisfied client!
APPLE BLOOM
So who's up next?
SwEETIE BELLE
Pretty sure it's Zipporwhill. She needs help reconnecting with her cutie mark - three puppy paw prints.
ScootalOO
When is she swinging by?
SwEETIE BELLE
Well, I think she should be arriving right about now.
APPLE BLOOM
Wow, you are good!
SWEETIE BELLE
Come on in, Zipporwhill.
scooTALOO
Okay, so what seems to be the problem exactly? 
ZiPPORWHILL
It's my puppy, Ripley. We used to be so close. In fact, I got my cutie mark the day I found him and took him home. But now, it's like he wants nothing to do with me.
scootaloo
Don't you worry, you've come to the right place. The Cutie Mark Crusaders are on the job.
Apple bloom
Trust us, before you know it, you and your puppy will be back to being besties! 
SwEETIE BELLE
You have the CMC guarantee! No matter what it takes, we promise you’ll have our full attention. 
RARITY 
Guess who's here to spend the whole day with her little sister?  
SWEETIE BELLE
Rarity!!
END ACT ONE
ACT TWO
SC. 5 - INT. CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS' HQ - DAY
Rarity
So sorry, dear! You’re tiny. I didn't even see you there! Tend to get carried away with my entrances! 
SwEETIE BELLE
Rarity, what are you doing here? 
RARITY
I am here to spend the day with you! I am so excited, I could practically faint. You don't happen to have a fainting couch in here, do you? 
SweETIE BELLE
No.
RARITY
Of course not! It's a tree house. That would be très gauche. 
SWEETIE BELLE
Right, well, I sure am happy to see you! And spending the day with you does sound like a lot of fun, but... 

SwEETIE BELLE (CONT'D)
I'm kinda right in the middle of something important. I have responsibilities and--
Rarity
Oh...
Apple bloom
Go on, Sweetie Belle. We've got this covered. How often do you get to spend time with your sister?
ScoOTALOO
Yeah, go have fun.
SwEETIE BELLE
You sure you two can handle our client here?
RarITY
"Client?" Oh that is so adorable.
SwEETIE BELLE
Uh, thanks? I think?
RARITY
Oooh! You have mints to offer your 'clients'! How 'professional'!
SwEETIE BELLE 
Are you sure you two got this?
ApPLE BLOOM
We have it handled.
Rarity
Oh my and look at this wall of satisfied customers! You girls really have come a long way. 
SWEETIE BELLE
Well, alright then. But let me know if you need me or run into any trouble! 
RARITY
Come on, come on. You'll never guess what I have planned!
Cut to:
SC. 6 - EXT. PONYVILLE PARK - DAY
RarITY
<SQUEAL!>  So fun! 
SwEETIE BELLE
What?
RARITY
It's just I know how much you love these puppet shows!
SwEETIE BELLE
I did...
RARITY
Oh, it's just like old times! You, me, greasy popcorn...  
RaRITY (CONT'D)
...it's like no time has passed at all! 
RARITY (CONT'D)
Ooh! Ooh! It's your favorite part!
RARITY (CONT'D)
Banana peels are so very, very slippery! It's funny because it's true!
Rarity (CONT'D)
What's the matter, darling?
SweetIE BELLE
I um, guess I just prefer black box experimental theater. 
RARITY
What? Since when?
SWEETIE BELLE
I don't know. It's no big deal. This is great. 
SC. 7 - INT. ICE CREAM SHOP - DAY
RARITY
Okay, we're here!  
RARITY (CONT'D)
Ta-da!
RARITY (CONT'D)
Aren't you excited to be back here again? Do I know my baby-sister, or do I know my baby-sister?
SWEETIE BELLE
Uh...yeah. Where is "here," exactly?
RARITY
Stop being so silly. You know this is your favorite ice cream shop!
SWEETIE BELLE
Oh, right. From when I was a little filly...
RARITY
And I convinced the original owner to come out of retirement to make you your all-time favorite dessert!
SWEETIE BELLE
Huh. I remember it being much bigger.
RARITY
Well go ahead. I know you're dying to dig in.
RARITY (CONT'D)
Well...?
Sweetie BELLE
That was... uh... one tasty bite. Still a little hungry though.
RARITY
We can get another sundae! Chocolate with rainbow sprinkles perhaps?
SWEETIE BELLE
I was thinking something more like a salad. 
RARITY
A salad? When did you get so practical?
SWEETIE BELLE
Oh um... I guess another scoop would be fine!  
RARITY
One more filly clown surprise please! 
SC. 8 - EXT. PONYVILLE PARK - DAY
ZiPPORWHILL
Hey Ripley
scootaloo
Look at me, over here!
RarITY
I know you must be bored, darling...
RarITY (CONT'D)
This is a very long line for one of Twisty Pop's balloons! But just be patient - we'll get you your favorite balloon bouquet and it'll all be worth it!
ZIPPORWHILL
Who's a good puppy? Who's a good puppy? You're the good puppy! Now come on, puppy-wuppy. Get the bally-wally.  
scootaloo
Come on, Ripley! Like this!
Apple BLOOM
Good, Scootaloo! See?
ZiPPORWHILL
It's not working. 
ScoOTALOO
Maybe if the ball tasted better?
AppLE BLOOM
I don't think that's it, Scoot.
SweETIE BELLE
Doesn't look like it's going so well. I'm just gonna do a quick check with the CMC's. 
RARITY
Well, I guess duty calls, and you have that now. 
SWEETIE BELLE
What?
RARITY
Nothing,nothing, go on. 
ScOOTALOO
Hey Sweetie Belle, how's your day with Rarity going?
SwEETIE BELLE
Well, it's not exactly great... 
APPLE BLOOM
What do you mean?
SwEETIE BELLE
I don't know, it's like Rarity doesn't even know me anymore.  
ScOOTALOO
I wish we could say our day is going better--
ApPLE BLOOM
--but we can't.
ScOOTALOO
Seems like Zipporwhill's puppy doesn't want anything to do with her!
SwEETIE BELLE

Hmmm. I see what you mean.
Ya know, it's an awfully big puppy-
Rarity 
Sweetie Belle! Hurry - he's making it!
SwEETIE BELLE
Gotta go.
RarITY
I know just what to do with this!
Cut to:
Sc. 9 - Ext. Ponyville park - later
RaRITY (v.O.)
And pose!
Rarity (V.O.)
 And pose!
RarITY (V.O.)
Love the camera!
RARITY (v.O.)
Hate the camera.
Rarity (v.O.)
Love it again!
END MONTAGE.
RarITY
Sweetie Belle, you did "hate the camera" for all these shots! Let's do it again.
SwEETIE BELLE
No!
AppLE BLOOM
C'mon Zipporwhill, you can do this!
RARITY
What do you mean no?
SwEETIE BELLE
Rarity, this is hard for me to say, but... um...
RarITY
Sweetie Belle, what is it? You've been acting weird all day. You used to love doing these things with me! 
SWEETIE BELLE
That's just it! I used to! That's not who I am anymore. 
ZiPPORWHILL
This isn't who I am.. My cutie mark must be for something else because my puppy just doesn't love me anymore! 
RARITY
But it is you. You love puppet shows and dressing up and taking silly photos and tiny little clown shaped ice creams! 
SWEETIE BELLE
Really?! If you still think I like doing this stuff, then maybe you don't know me at all.
END ACT two
ACT three
Sc. 10 - EXT. PONYVILLE PARK - DAY
RARITY
I can't believe Sweetie Belle talked to me like that. And after everything I did to set up a whole day doing her favorite things! I mean, accusing me of not knowing her! I know her better than any pony! 
RarITY (CONT'D)
Thank you, Twisty, but the hard truth is my sister is being unappreciative right now. And I'm going to go give her a piece of my mind!  
SC. 11 - EXT. Ponyville park - picnic table area - day 
SwEETIE BELLE
Hey, Zipporwhill. What are you doing here? Where are Apple Bloom and Scootaloo?
ZIPPORWHILL
They're with my puppy. He seems to like them better than me anyway. 
SWEETIE BELLE
Now I'm sure that's not true. 
ZIPPORWHILL
It is. He doesn't like doing anything with me anymore. 
ZiPPORWHILL (CONT'D)
He didn't even want to play with this - and all puppies love these.
Sweetie bELLE
I think that might be your problem right there.  Come on!
Sc. 12 - INT. ELSEWHERE IN POnYVILLE PARK - CONTINUOUS
ScoOTALOO
Find Zipporwhill, Ripley. 
AppLE BLOOM
Woof woof. Zipporwhill woof? 
SCOOTALOO
It's hopeless. 
APPLE BLOOM
Sweetie Belle! 
SCOOTALOO
Zipporwhill! We're sorry we haven't figured this out yet. 
SweETIE BELLE
Don't worry, girls, I think I cracked this one. 
RarITY
There she is! Oh dear. Really should have changed. No matter. I'm going to give her quite the talking to!
RARITY (CONT'D)
Right after she's done with her conversation. Anger is no excuse for poor manners, after all.
SC. 13 - BACK ON: the CMC's with Zipporwhill and Ripley.
SweETIE BELLE
Okay. Zipporwhill, what do you see? 
ZIPPORWHILL
My puppy?
SWEETIE BELLE
That's not what I see. I see a full grown dog. 
ZIPPORWHILL
He did get bigger, I guess. 
SWEETIE BELLE
He's not just bigger, he's older too. You don't still play with the same toys from when you were a foal, do you?
ZIPPORWHILL
Oh… ohhh… this squeaker is a little small for him now. It's just hard for me to believe he's not the same adorable little guy I found anymore. 
SWEETIE BELLE
I understand. But doing things like you used to won't turn him back into a puppy. 
ZIPPORWHILL
So what do I do?
SWEETIE BELLE
Treat him like the dog he is and find new favorite things to do together. 
ZIPPORWHILL
You think so? 
Rarity (O.S.)
I know so!
SweetIE BELLE
Rarity!?
RARITY
Oh, Sweetie Belle. I heard what you said and you are so right. 
ScootaLOO
About the dog?
RARITY
Yes, but about us too! The truth is, I know you're not a little filly anymore. But it's just... the last time we did all of those things together, I... I didn't realize it was going to be the last, last time. 
RARITY (CONT'D)
I loved doing those things with you, it's hard for me to let that go.
SweeTIE BELLE
Aw, Rarity. I love being with you too. That will never change! But maybe we could just try to do different things together? 
ZiPPORWHILL
What is it, puppy -- I mean, Ripley?
ZIPPORWHILL (CONT'D)
I love you too, Ripley. 
ZiPPORWHILL (CONT'D)
Thank you Crusaders! 
CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS
No problem!
Rarity
Sweetie Belle, I am so very proud of the pony you've grown into. 
SwEETIE BELLE
And I'm proud that no matter what, I'll always be your little sister.
RARITY
I uhh, have a little bit of time before I have to head to Canterlot. Could we spend it together? What would a grown pony like you want to do?   
SwEETIE BELLE
Well, I do have one idea.
SC. 14 - INT. ICE CREAM PARLOR - LATER
RARITY
I didn't realize your idea would be such a delicious one. I don't know how I'm going to finish this.
SwEETIE BELLE
Oh, I'll help you!
Fade out - THE END