MY LITTLE PONY 7

Episode 716 / 403-716

"Campfire Tales”

Written by

Barry Safchik & Michael Platt

As Broadcast Script: May 8th, 2017

                            Ashleigh Ball as APPLEJACK, RAINBOW DASH
                                       Tabitha St. Germain as RARITY
                                      Michelle Creber as APPLE BLOOM
                                       Madeleine Peters as SCOOTALOO
                                     Claire Corlett as SWEETIE BELLE
                                       Elysia Rotaru as SABLE SPIRIT
                                        Giles Panton as FLASH MAGNUS
                                     Ellen-Ray Hennessy as MISTMANE
                         Paul Dobson as COMMANDER IRONHEAD, VILLAGER                        

TEASER
Sc. 1 - EXT. forest - DAY
APPLEjack
Tents are lookin' good. And we made good time today. At this rate we'll be at Winsome Falls by tomorrow!  
ApPLE BLOOM
We should do the annual big sister little sister camping trip every weekend!
APPLEJACK
Then it wouldn't be annual. And if we did it every weekend, it probably wouldn't be as special. 
APPLE BLOOM
But the more we do it, the better we get at camping! Remember the first time we came here and Rarity had that gi-normous tent?
RaRITY
I heard that! I've gotten much better at roughing it, haven't I?
sweETIE BELLE
Yup. This time you only packed three suitcases!
RARITY
I know what you're thinking, but I promise - I only brought the essentials. 
APPLEJACK
Like those light thingies?
RARITY
Of course! What is life if you can't make it beautiful?
Rainbow Dash 
Mmm. These berries look good enough to eat. 
Scootaloo 
DON'T! According to my book, they are extremely poisonous.
SCOOTALOO
I heard something, I stepped on something, and I saw that creepy cave. 
ScooTALOO CONTD
I guess I still get a little bit scared out here, even after the last camping trip.
RAINBOW DASH
Don't worry, kid, you've got a big sister this time!
AppLE BLOOM
This looks amazing!
SwEETIE BELLE
This is going to be the best big sister/little sister camping trip ever!
END TEASER
MAIN TITLES
ACT ONE
Sc. 2 - Ext. Forest - continUOUS
ScOOTALOO
Ow! What are these things?!
APPLEJACK
Fly-ders! Everypony run for cover. Don't get stuck in their--
ApPLEJACK (CONT'D)
--web!
SweETIE BELLE
Agh! Now what?
RaiNBOW DASH
Follow me, everypony! 
ScOOTALOO
Not the scary cave!

Sc. 3 - INT. CAVE - DAY
SCOOTALOO
Where did those terrible bugs come from? And why did they destroy our camp?
ApPLEJACK
Fly-ders are from the Luna Bay Area. Never seen 'em this far East though. Probably attracted to the food. Best to wait here until they're gone. 
APPLE BLOOM
Oh, apple rot! What are we supposed to do now? We had games to play and marshmallows to roast at camp! In here we got nothin'.
Rarity
That's not entirely true. We have each other.
AppleJACK
That's right. And if you girls want to, maybe we could tell some stories to pass the time? 
Rainbow Dash 
You want stories? I've got a ton of stories. Spoiler Alert: they're all about me and how awesome I am. 
APPLEJACK
I was thinking more like campfire stories. 
ApPLE BLOOM
But we don't even have a campfire.
Rainbow Dash
I got this!
AppleJack
Wow. That was brave. 
RAINBOW DASH
Eh, it was no biggie. 
ScOOTALOO
We aren't gonna tell scary stories like our last camping trip, are we? It's bad enough just being in here. 
ApplEJACK
Don't worry, Scootaloo. I was gonna tell you mine and Apple Bloom's favorite legend! 
Apple bLOOM
Oh! You mean Rockhoof? Ooh! I love that one! He was so strong and when he... 
Sweetie Belle
Apple Bloom! Shhh. We haven't heard it yet. 
APPLE BLOOM
Oh. Okay. But it's sooo good! 
Applejack
Well, it's true. Rockhoof was known far and wide for his incredible strength but he didn't start out that way...
AppleJack (CONT'D)
You see, Rockhoof was a tiny little fella, the son of a farmer. 
Apple Bloom
Just like us! 
APPLEJACK
They lived in a village that sat at the foot of a gigantic volcano...
FLASHBACK TO:
Sc. 4 - EXT. Rockhoof's Village - day 
AppleJACK (V.O.)
And the village was protected by an elite group of Guard Ponies called the Mighty Helm.
Applejack (V.O.)
Young Rockhoof wanted nothing more than to be a part of the Mighty Helm, but he was told that he was too scrawny and weak to protect the village. 
APPLEJACK (V.O.)
But Rockhoof wouldn't take "no" for an answer. 
APPLEJACK (V.O.)
Then one fateful day...
APPLEJACK (V.O.)
The volcano erupted!
Sc. 5 - INT. Cave - Continuous 
Apple Bloom
Eeeeeeeee!!! this is my favorite part!
Sweetie Belle/ Scootaloo/Rainbow Dash
What happened next?!
Applejack
The molten lava poured down the side of the volcano...
FLASHBACK TO:
SC. 6 - Rockhoof's Village - Day
AppLEJACK (V.O.)
...and try as they might, the Mighty Helm couldn't figure out a way to save the village. They had to evacuate.
APPLEJACK (V.O.) 
But the village ponies didn't want to leave their homes! They spent their entire lives there. They had nowhere else to go! 
APPLEJACK
So Rockhoof decided to do something crazy. 
AppleJACK (V.O.)
He thought if he could divert the flow of lava he might be able to save his village! He started digging a trench. 
Sc. 7 - INT. Cave - continuous
SweETIE BELLE
Wait a minute. All by himself?
Rainbow Dash 
It'd be impossible for one pony to dig a trench fast enough to stop the lava! I mean, even I couldn’t do that!
APPLEJACK
Good thing Rockhoof didn't believe in the word "impossible".
SC. 8 - Rockhoof's Village - Day
AppleJACK (V.O.)
He continued to work, knowing the odds were against him but determined to push through. Then... something magical happened.
Applejack (V.O.)
Rockhoof got visibly stronger! But the lava was getting closer…
Villager walla
Woohoo!! Yeah! Alright!
APPLEJACK (v.O.)
Through his extraordinary determination and sheer force of will, Rockhoof more than earned his place in the Mighty Helm. 
TIME DISSOLVE:
SC. 9 - INT. Cave - continuous
Sweetie Belle/ Scootaloo/Rainbow Dash
Hooray! Alright! Yeah!
RAINBOW DASH
Good story, Applejack! Even if it wasn't about me. 
ApplE BLOOM
I love that story no matter how many times I hear it.  
rarity
Why don't we see if it's safe to head back to camp? 
SweetIE BELLE (O.S.)
Uh, girls?
SweETIE BELLE (CONT'D)
There is no camp to go back to....
END ACT ONE
ACT TWO
SC. 10 - INT. Cave - day
SweETIE BELLE
All our hard work is ruined.
Rarity
There, there. Sweetie Belle. Not to worry.
SWEETIE BELLE
How? Our camp was so pretty and this cave is sooo....not. 
Rarity
Oh nononono no, not true! There is beauty in everything...
Rarity (CONT'D)
Even these blah rocks aren't really blah! If you look closely you can see flecks of gold in them.
RARITY (CONT'D)
And the way the fire light dances on the cave wall... shadow and light! Oooo it’s so gorgeous! 
RARITY (CONT'D)
Sweetie Belle, have I ever told you about my favorite legend?
SwEETIE BELLE
No. I didn't know you had one.
RARITY
Her name was Mistmane.
Rainbow Dash
Mistmane? Isn't she the old wrinkly sorceress with the flower? 
RARITY
Yes. But did you know she used to be the most beautiful unicorn in all the land?
RAINBOW DASH
No. 
SWEETIE BELLE/Apple Bloom/Scootaloo
So what happened to her?
RARITY 
Well, Mistmane was a very promising young sorceress.
FLASHBACK TO:
SC. 11 - EXT. MISTMANE'S Village - day
RARITY (V.O.)
She was as talented as she was beautiful and kind. Everypony loved her and missed her when she was sent to the finest magic school.
Sc. 12 - INT. CLASSROOM - LATER
Rarity (V.O.)
While she was gone she was delighted to find out that her best friend, Sable Spirit, was crowned Empress. She couldn't wait to return home once she finished her studies.
DISSOLVE TO:
Sc. 13 - EXT. MISTMANE'S VILLAGE - LATER
Rarity (V.O.)
But once she arrived she was devastated by what she saw.  
MisTMANE
What happened here? 
Villager
The Empress happened. She makes everypony work day and night on her palace. We don't have time to take care of anything else.
MISTMANE
Well that can't be. I know her. She would never do this.
Rarity (V.O.)
But there was no denying what was in front of her. 
Rarity (V.O.)
Sable Spirit took everything that was beautiful away from anypony else. But Mistmane was sure there had to be some explanation. 
Sc. 14 - INT. CAVE - BACK TO PRESENT
SweetIE BELLE
I'd assume there was too, if somepony told me either one of you two'd gone evil.
scootaloo 
Yeah, I'd never believe it. 
apple bloom
I dunno. I've seen the way you two get when you miss breakfast. Just kidding! But I'd want answers, too. 
Rarity
So did Mistmane. She went to confront her friend.
Sc. 15 - INT. EMPRESS'S PALACE - LATER
Mistmane
Sable? Is that you?
Sable Spirit
Don't tell me you don't recognize your old friend.
MISTMANE
I don't. My friend would never work our families and friends to the bone for something as silly as a palace.
Sable Spirit
Silly? My palace is a beacon of beauty. Anypony who passes will be in awe of its majesty.
MISTMANE
What good is a pretty palace if it just hides the misery of its ponies?
Sable Spirit
Beauty is everything. You taught me that. 
MISTMANE
What?
Sable Spirit
You were always the pretty one. You got to go to the best magic school. Everypony missed you. Everypony loved you. I admit, I was jealous. So I tried to perform a spell that would make me beautiful...
Sable Spirit (CONT'D)
You can see how that went. I vowed if I couldn't have beauty, I would take it. I wasn't chosen to be Empress, you know. I took it. 

Sable Spirit (CONT'D)
Just like I'm going to take everything else. 
Mistmane
I can't let you do that.
Sable Spirit
Let me?
RariTY (V.O.)
Everypony thought Sable Spirit was defeated and that was that. But Mistmane knew there was more she could do to help.
Sc. 16 - Ext. Mistmane's village - moments later
RarITY (V.O.)
Beauty isn’t everything but Mistmane knew that it does have the power to make ponies smile. She made a huge sacrifice to bring that smile back to her friends' and families' faces. Including Sable Spirit's. 
Sc. 17 - Int. EmprESS'S PALACE - same
Sc. 18 - Ext. mistmane's village - momentS LATER
Sable spirit
You did this for me? Even after I was so cruel.
RarITY (V.O.)
Sable Spirit was so that she vowed to be more like her friend in the ways that mattered. From then on, she ruled with kindness and compassion.
Sc. 19 - Ext. Mistmane's village - later
RarITY (V.O.)
Even though she gave away her physical beauty, she dedicated her life to spreading beauty all over Equestria.
Sc. 20 - Ext. path - somewhere in equestria
RarITY (v.O.)
Anytime you go out of your way to brighten somepony's day by doing something nice like giving them flowers, you're following in the hoofsteps of Mistmane.
SC. 21 - INT. Cave - Continuous
SwEETIE BELLE
I think she's my favorite legend, too.
SCOOTALOO
Ahhh!!!!!!!!
RainBOW DASH
Ugh! These Fly-ders won't quit! What do they want from us now?
Applejack
Well, like it or not, we're food too. 
Sweetie Belle
And I’ve got the bites to prove it! 
ScOOTALOO
What are we going to do? They're almost here! 
RaiNBOW DASH
What? Now those bugs can't get in. 
ScOOTALOO
And we can't get out! 
AppLEJACK
Let's all just stay calm. Lemme re-light this fire...
RarITY
We just have to wait until the swarm moves on. Then we’ll think of a way out.
ScOOTALOO
How long will that be? Don't bears live in caves? 
RainBOW DASH
Whoa, whoa. Scootaloo, you're focusing on the wrong things. 
SCOOTALOO
You have a plan?
RAINBOW DASH
Close. I have a story!
AppleJack
Let me guess, it's about you? 
RAINBOW DASH
Practically. It's about my favorite legend, Flash Magnus...
Apple bLOOM
Wasn't he the pony who took on the Dragons?...
SCOOTALOO
Dragons? Big, scary mean ones or like Spike?
RainBOW DASH
Oh these were definitely the big scary mean kind. But not too scary. You can sit closer to me if you want.
RAINBOW DASH (CONT'D)
A long time ago, before the Wonderbolts were even founded, Flash Magnus was a lowly cadet in the Royal Legion...
SC. 22 - ext. dragon lands - border -  SKY - Day
RaiNBOW DASH (V.O.)
...And the Legion needed to fly over the Dragon Lands to get to their comrades on the other side. But as they got closer to the Dragons...  
RaiNBOW DASH (V.O.)
...The Dragons atta--AAAUGH! 
Cut to:
Sc. 23 - Int. Cave - present
SCOOTALOO
You said this wasn't too scary!!
End act two
Act three
Sc. 24 - Int. Cave - same
RainBOW DASH
Scootaloo, if you just hang in there--
ScOOTALOO
What?

RAINBOW DASH
I said, if you just hang in there, I promise you'll like the ending.
RainBOW DASH (CONT'D)
So, like I way saying, Flash Magnus and the Royal Legion tried to get past the dragons...
Flashback to:
Sc. 25 - Ext. dragon lands - day
RaiNBOW DASH (V.O.)
...but the Dragons wouldn't let them.
CommANDER IRONHEAD
Everypony, RETREAT!!
RaiNBOW DASH (V.O.)
Flash Magnus and a few other cadets were separated from the battalion. He managed to get away but the dragons captured his friends and took them back to their lair.
Dissolve to:
Sc. 26 - Ext. dragon lands - border -  Sky - later
Flash Magnus
Commander! we need to save our captured comrades.
coMMANDER IRONHEAD
I appreciate your loyalty, Flash Magnus, but getting past those dragons is going to be impossible! Nothing will work.
SC. 27 - INT. Cave - Continuous
Apple bLOOM
The Commander was right. You can't out-fight Dragons.
RainbOW DASH
But you can out think them... 
SC. 28 - EXT. DRAGONLANDS - BORDER - SKY -  day
FLASH Magnus
Commander Ironhead, I'm pretty sure I can out-fly the Dragons. If I can lure them into chasing me, you can all sneak into the lair and retrieve our friends before they get back.
CommANDER IRONHEAD
Are you really willing to take that chance, Soldier?
FLASH Magnus
I am, Sir.
Sc. 29 - Ext. Dragon lands - later
ComMANDER IRONHEAD
It's a very brave thing you're doing. You'll need all the help you can get.
FlaSH Magnus
Is this... Netitus? The fireproof shield?
CoMMANDER IRONHEAD
It has protected legion heroes for generations and today I can't think of a worthier flank for Netitus to protect! Good luck, soldier. 
Sc. 30 - Ext. Dragon lands - lair
FlasH Magnus
Hey! Come and get me, fire breath! If you can! Hey! Hey! Come and get me! Hey! I’m over here!
RainBOW DASH (V.O.)
While Flash Magnus bravely flew for his life, Commander Ironhead was able to get his soldiers back.
Sc. 31 - Ext. sky - same
RainBOW DASH (V.O.)
Flash Magnus flew like the wind. Faster than the dragons! But he knew he couldn't do this forever. Luckily, he had a plan.
RaiNBOW DASH (V.O.)
He led the dragons straight into a storm that the Legion had planted. 
RAINBOW DASH (V.O.)
One taste of the lightning and the dragons retreated! Flash Magnus' plan worked.
SC. 32 - EXT. DragonLands - BORDER - SKY - day
SC. 33 - INT. CAVE - continuous
ScooTALOO
Wow. I did like that ending.
RaINBOW DASH
Toldja! He always inspired me to be my brave and awesome self. 
SWEETIE BELLE
Mmhmm!
AppLEJACK
Yeah I guess he kinda reminds me of you.
RAINBOW DASH
You guess?? C'mon! I'm just like him.
AppLEJACK
Hey, d'you hear that?
APPLE BLOOM
I don't hear anything.
APPLEJACK
Exactly. Those gosh darn fly-ders are gone! We can get out! Woah!
rarity
Or not.
ApPLEJACK
We're gonna have to see if we can get out the other way. 
ScOOTALOO
You mean go further into the dark, spooky cave?
RainBOW DASH
Scootaloo, just remember the story. You gotta be brave like me and Flash Magnus. Ok? 
RaiNBOW DASH (CONT'D)
I hear water!
RarITY
And if there's flowing water, then...
ApplEJACK
It might lead to the way out!
Scootaloo/apple bloom/ sweetie belle/ aPPPLEJACK/rarity
Ohhh!

RARITY
Ok on three! One. Two. 
apple bloom/ sweetie belle/ 
THREE!

Sc. 34 - Int. Cave - stream/tunnel - continuous
SC. 35 - ext. Winsome falls - continuous

apple bloom/ sweetie belle/ 
Woohoo! Yeah!
APPLEJACK
Well whaddaya know. We found ourselves a shortcut to Winsome Falls!
ScOOTALOO
It's never looked so beautiful!
RariTY
Well, almost...
AppleJACK
We sure are sorry that our camping trip wasn't what we hoped it would be.
Apple bLOOM
Are you kidding?! This trip is awesome!
RarITY
It is?
SweETIE BELLE
We got to hear legendary stories, and go on an adventure...
Applejack
Wait, you three want to stay?
SWEETIE BELLE/APPLE BLOOM/SCOOTALOO
Of course we do! 
SweETIE BELLE
We could turn those trees into a nice little shelter.
ApPLE blOOM
We can get you some big logs and branches to help build it.
ScOOTALOO
And I bet we can find some more berries. Come on!
ScOOTALOO (CONT'D)
I can't wait to see what happens next year!!! 
THE END