Quill
Check
Parchment
Check
Extra ink
Check
Extra extra ink
Check
Is that everything on the checklist?
Yep
Great
Now that we've completed the checklist of things we need to create a checklist,
We can make my checklist of the things I have to get done by the end of the day
Ready?
Ready
Item 1: Create checklist of the things I have to accomplish by the end of the day
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Season 2, Episode 3 Lesson Zero
How are we doing Spike?
Let's see... We've already dropped off your cape at the cleaners,
Returned the blackboard you borrowed from Cheerilee,
Ordered new parchment and quills from the stationary shop...
Hmm... Seems like we just placed an order for those a few days ago
Can't imagine why we go through so many of them
Sounds like we're ahead of schedule. What's next?
Cupcakes!
Uh, I only ordered twelve
Oh, I know, dear, but I had an extra. So I thought I'd make it a baker's dozen
Oh, that was very thoughtful of you
It's just some of the icing from the extra cupcake is getting all over the one next to it
See?
Ohh... sure...
It's just that I'm planning on sharing these at a picnic later
And I don't want anypony to feel like somepony else is getting more icing
Oh, no... of course not
Not to worry, I'll just move some of this one to...
I think I may have scooped too much...
Oops! Now those two have more. Let's just try this again...
No, that won't do. Let me just...
Put some here, and...
No, that's not right. A little more on this one, a little bit... I'll just...
Ooh, a little bit here, and here, and...
Perfect!
Oh yes... much better...
Okay, time to tackle the next item on our--
Oops! Looks like we're going to have to add 'give a baby dragon a bath' to our list
Very efficient! And a little bit gross
Looks like that's everything!
Almost everything!
Triple check checklist, to make sure we didn't miss anything,
When we double checked the checklist! Check
I've been holding that quill so long, I've got a claw cramp!
Good thing we don't have anything to report to Princess Celestia this week...
I don't think I could write another word!
We haven't sent a letter to Princess Celestia this week?!
Why? Is that bad?
Bad? BAD? Of course it's bad!
I'm supposed to send Princess Celestia a letter every week,
Telling her about a lesson I've learned about friendship!
Not every other week, not every 10 days, every single week!
Where's my calender, where's my calender?!
Where it.. always is?
When did you send the last one?
Last... Tuesday?
And today is...
Tuesday?
Nonononononono!
If I don't send her a letter by sundown, I'll be...
"Tardy"!
What's that now?
Tar-dy, Spike! Late, I'll be late!
Oh, how could I let this happen? I'm usually so organized, I've never been late with an assignment
Oh, please! You're the most studious student ever!
I'm sure the princess will forgive you if you miss one little deadline
I'm afraid to take that chance, Spike
This is the ruler of all of Equestria we're talking about
The pony who holds my fate in her hooves!
What if she doesn't forgive me?
Yeah... I don't think she--
What if instead she starts thinking I'm not taking my studies on friendship seriously?
Why would she--
What if she makes me come back to Canterlot and puts me back in school
And makes me "prove" I've been taking them seriously by giving me a test?! What if don't pass?!
Well, why wouldn't you pass--
She's my teacher. Do you know what teachers do to students who don't pass?
They send them back a grade! But she won't just send me back a grade
She'll send me back to... magic kindergarden
Twilight? Twilight!
That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!
You're not going to be sent back to magic kindergarten
You're right. I have no reason to worry
Because I'm going to solve a friend's problem
And get that letter to Princess Celestia before sundown!
So... got any troubles, problems, conundrums,
Or any other sort of issues major or minor that I as a "good" friend can help you solve?
I got nothin'
Then it looks like I'm going to have to find somepony who does
This won't end well...
You've got this, Twilight
You still have plenty of time to get that letter to Princess Celestia!
Has to be somepony who needs the help of a good friend!
Rarity!
Don't worry, Rarity! I'm here!
Why me-e-e-e-e-ee... WHYYYY?! Why? Why-y?!
And of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!
What's happened? Are you alright?
I've lost my diamond encrusted purple ribbon!
I have searched HIGH, and I have searched LOW. Low and high! High and low!
But I can't find it anywhere! Anywhe-e-e-e-ere!
How can I possibly finish my latest creation if I can't find it?!
Never fear Rarity. As your friend I'll do my best to help you that...
Oh, there it is. Isn't it always just the last place you look?
So... You... just lost your ribbon?
But now you've found it?
Yeah!
And nothing else is bothering you?
Nothing that I, as a good friend could help you with?
There is one thing
Yes?
I think I left my measuring tape under the fabric over there, could you get that for me?
Measuring tape. Sure
Twilight? Is there something bother--
Twilight?
No need to panic. Rarity is just one pony
I'm sure one of my other friends will need me
What in the world...?
Rainbow must be angry with Applejack! She must hate her guts! Oh wonderful!
Rainbow Dash! Stop!
Listen, Rainbow. I know you're upset with Applejack, but don't worry
Whatever it is that has come between you two,
I'm sure that I, as a good friend, can help you resolve your problems
Uh, what are you talking about?
Oh, Rainbow Dash, you don't have to hide your feelings from me!
I can tell you two must've had a terrible fight
Now, why don't you tell me all about your issues with Applejack
I don't have any issues with Applejack
You don't? Then why are you destroying her property?
Because she asked me to. Right Applejack?
Yes ma'am. I wanted to put up a new barn, but this one's gotta come down first
Now get back to it, RD
You got it, boss
I'd take cover if I were you
Well I can't believe I wasted all that time. I should have just come here first
Fluttershy always has some fear she's trying to get over
As a good friend, I'll be able to help her
Fluttershy?
How can this be happening?
Of all the days she had to stop being such a scaredy-pony she had to pick today?!
What am I going to do?!
You really should have come to me sooner. You were carrying so much tension in that shoulder
It's fine. It'll all be fine. The day isn't over yet. But it will be over soon!
It'll be all over! My time in Ponyville! My advanced studies!
Nono. You're a good student. You can do this
Ooh! But what if I can't?
You can. You just have to keep it together. Keep. It. Together!
Are you talking to... yourself? Twilight?
Snap out of it!
Are you okay?
Twilight, I'm really worried. I mean this letter thing is really getting to you
Here. You've been so anxious all day that you completely forgot about the picnic
Why don't you just relax and go hang out with--
The picnic! I should go see my friends!
I'm glad you've come to your senses
Please tell me I did not forget the plates. I did. I totally forgot them
Of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING! Why, why, why...
What? You didn't expect me to lay on the grass, did you?
You alright, hun?
No! I am not alright
It's just terrible
Yes?
Simply awful
Yes?
It's the most horrific trouble I've ever been in and I really really "really" need your help!
Yes?
My letter to Princess Celestia is almost overdue,
And I haven't learned anything about friendship!
Oh thank goodness. I thought something really awful had happened
Something awful "has" happened!
If I don't turn in the letter on time, I'll be tardy! TARDY!
No offense, sugarcube,
But it looks like somepony's gettin' themselves all worked up over nothin'
This is not nothing. This is everything
I need you guys to help me find somepony with a problem I can fix before sundown!
My whole life depends on it!
Oh Twilight, you're such a crack-up!
Come on now. Have a seat and stop sweatin' the small stuff
Wow. I've never seen Twilight so upset before
Oh, what a drama queen. Relatively speaking...
Clock is ticking, Twilight. Clock. Is. "Ticking"
Keep it together
If I can't find a friendship problem... I'll make a friendship problem!
Hi girls!
Oh, hi Twilight. How's it go--
Gr-eat. Just great
You three look like you're doing great too!
Looks like three good friends who obviously don't need the help of another good friend
This is Smarty Pants. She was mine when I was your age. And now I want to give her to you!
Uhh... she's... great
Yeah. Great
I really... like her... mane?
She even comes with her own notebook and quill,
For when you want to pretend she's doing her homework!
That's... great
Yeah. Great
I really like her... mane?
I just hope the fact that there are three of you
And only one of her doesn't become a problem!
I'd hate to cause a rift between such good friends
So, who wants to play with her first?
Uh... You should play with her first, Sweetie Belle
Y'know, 'cause you like her mane so much
Nonononononono. I think Scootaloo should get to play with her first
I'd love to, but, um, you take her, Apple Bloom
Applejack says it's important to share
I gotta think of something! Thinkthinkthinkthink Twilight, think! That's it!
Ooh, you're going to like Smarty Pants
And you're going to like her more than anything
I want it
I need it
I really like her mane!
The "want it, need it" spell. Works every time
Okay okay, let's break it up
I think we can all see that there is an important lesson to be learned here about--
Come on, girls, we're all friends here, right?
Don't you think you ought to share?
No way!
Big McIntosh! Thank goodness!
You've gotta help me get that doll away from those girls!
Eeyup
Oh, thank you so much. Now if you could just give her to me-
Mm-nope
Oh no!
Give her back!
What's all the commotion about?
They're fighting over that doll!
That incredible amazing doll!
Can't... get... a clear shot!
Gimme!
Mm-nope
Oh, what have I done?!
Y'all hear that?
What in the name of all things oats 'n apples is goin' on here?!
Don't look at it!
Don't look at what?
My Smarty Pants doll!
I enchanted her and now everypony is fighting over her!
Why would you enchant your doll?
I had to do something! I had nothing to report to Princess Celestia!
I thought if I couldn't find a problem, I'd make a problem! The day is almost over!
Not almost!
Twilight Sparkle!
Whoa nelly
Meet me in the library
Goodbye girls. Take care to visit
I'll be in magic kindergarten. Back in Canterlot
Magic kindergarten?
Canterlot?
We're never gonna see Twilight again!
What are we gonna do, y'all?
Of all the worst things that could happen, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!
What? I really mean it this time!
But... I'm supposed to send you a letter about friendship every week
I missed the deadline. I'm a bad student! I'm... tardy!
You are a wonderful student, Twilight
I don't have to get a letter every week to know that
Really?
Wait!
You can't punish her!
It wasn't her fault!
I'm listening
Please, your highness, we all saw that Twilight was upset...
But we thought the thing she was worrying about wasn't worth worrying about
So when she ran off all worked up, not a single one of us tried to stop her
As Twilight's good friends, we should have taken her feelings seriously and been there for her!
Please don't take her away from us just because we were too insensitive to help her
Looks like you all learned a valuable lesson today
Very well. I'll forget Twilight's punishment on one condition
All right, etc.
From this day forth,
I would like you all to report your findings on the magic of friendship,
When, and only when, you happen to discover them
Princess Celestia, wait! How did you know I was in trouble?
Your friend Spike made me aware that your fears were getting the best of you
I commend him for taking your feelings seriously
Now, if you will all excuse me, I must return to Canterlot. I'm expecting some mail
Y'all heard the Princess. Spike, take a letter
Dear Princess Celestia,
We're writin' to you because today we all learned a little somethin' about friendship
We learned that you should take your friends' worries seriously
Even if you don't think that she has anything to worry about
And that you shouldn't let your worries turn a small problem
Into an enormously huge entire-town-in-total-chaos
Princess-has-to-come-and-save-the-day problem
Signed, your loyal subjects
P.S. Obviously Spike did not have to learn a lesson
Because he is the best, most awesome friend a pony could ask for,
Unlike everypony else, who took things seriously, and-
Eheh... uh... yeah... I'll just, um...
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