1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,250 [gurgling] 2 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:12,458 [bright music] 3 00:00:14,083 --> 00:00:15,667 -[rumbling] -[exclaiming] 4 00:00:15,750 --> 00:00:17,708 -Are you okay, Misty? -Oh yeah! I'm just… 5 00:00:17,792 --> 00:00:18,833 -[rumbling] -Oh! 6 00:00:18,917 --> 00:00:20,292 …still finding my balance! 7 00:00:20,375 --> 00:00:22,417 The Mare Stream can take some getting used to! 8 00:00:22,500 --> 00:00:25,042 At least we're taking you on a secret surprise adventure! 9 00:00:25,125 --> 00:00:26,250 Are you excited? 10 00:00:27,583 --> 00:00:30,583 Oh yeah! Definitely! Uh so um… what is it? 11 00:00:30,667 --> 00:00:35,125 We are going… to Zephyr Heights for the annual Equestria Cutie Blossom Bash! 12 00:00:35,208 --> 00:00:36,500 -You'll love it. -[cheering] 13 00:00:36,583 --> 00:00:39,167 Cutie Blossom Bash? What is that? 14 00:00:39,250 --> 00:00:43,167 It's only the cutest springtime celebration of all that is fresh and new. 15 00:00:43,250 --> 00:00:46,500 I'm talking flowers, blossoms, bunnies, fashion. 16 00:00:46,583 --> 00:00:48,708 The looks you will see, Misty. The looks. 17 00:00:48,792 --> 00:00:51,750 But more importantly, it's an official ceremony and celebration 18 00:00:51,833 --> 00:00:54,750 for all of the ponies that have gotten their new Cutie Marks that year. 19 00:00:54,833 --> 00:00:57,167 -A day of honor. -Yeah. And it's kinda cool 20 00:00:57,250 --> 00:01:00,333 how we're finally combining the tradition we've all grown up with. 21 00:01:00,417 --> 00:01:02,833 [exclaiming] I love the Blossom Bash! 22 00:01:02,917 --> 00:01:05,333 It's so springy! 23 00:01:05,417 --> 00:01:07,583 See? I've already crafted seven flower corsages. 24 00:01:07,667 --> 00:01:09,583 I only need to make a few hundred more. 25 00:01:09,667 --> 00:01:12,458 -A few hundred?! -Yeah! For all the ponies 26 00:01:12,542 --> 00:01:13,875 who are going to cheer you on! 27 00:01:13,958 --> 00:01:15,875 [cheering] 28 00:01:15,958 --> 00:01:18,125 Oh wow. Okay. It'll be okay. 29 00:01:18,208 --> 00:01:19,958 I can just avoid all those other ponies, right? 30 00:01:20,042 --> 00:01:22,208 [inhaling] I'll just keep my head down and blend in. 31 00:01:22,292 --> 00:01:23,708 It'll be smooth sailing. Yup. 32 00:01:24,542 --> 00:01:25,625 [thunder crashing] 33 00:01:25,708 --> 00:01:26,750 Quick, turn! 34 00:01:26,833 --> 00:01:27,917 [Zipp] I got this. 35 00:01:29,750 --> 00:01:31,000 [all sighing] 36 00:01:31,083 --> 00:01:32,583 Uh… oh no. 37 00:01:32,667 --> 00:01:34,833 I just jinxed the whole "smooth sailing" thing, didn't I? 38 00:01:34,917 --> 00:01:35,750 [gulping] 39 00:01:37,792 --> 00:01:40,417 ♪ Hey you've gotta let it glow ♪ 40 00:01:40,500 --> 00:01:42,458 ♪ You've gotta let it shine ♪ 41 00:01:43,792 --> 00:01:46,708 ♪ Oh let's make our mark together ♪ 42 00:01:46,792 --> 00:01:48,667 ♪ Just riding on forever ♪ 43 00:01:48,750 --> 00:01:52,167 ♪ Just keeps on getting better better better ♪ 44 00:01:53,167 --> 00:01:54,500 ♪ Hey ♪ 45 00:01:54,583 --> 00:01:56,833 ♪ Everypony everywhere ♪ 46 00:01:56,917 --> 00:01:58,708 ♪ You can feel it in the air ♪ 47 00:01:58,792 --> 00:02:02,000 ♪ Find your spark and just glow and shine ♪ 48 00:02:02,083 --> 00:02:04,625 ♪ Make a mark that you can share ♪ 49 00:02:04,708 --> 00:02:06,917 ♪ Hoof to heart you know we care ♪ 50 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:08,375 ♪ Oh ponies come on ♪ 51 00:02:08,458 --> 00:02:11,458 ♪ Let's all unite ♪♪ 52 00:02:15,833 --> 00:02:19,542 ♪ So put your hooves up high 'Cause we're feeling alright ♪ 53 00:02:19,625 --> 00:02:22,667 ♪ Everyday is awesome in the Maretime Bay ♪ 54 00:02:22,750 --> 00:02:25,333 ♪ So put your hooves up Put your hooves up ♪ 55 00:02:25,417 --> 00:02:28,833 ♪ Everything is gonna be okay ♪♪ 56 00:02:28,917 --> 00:02:30,125 [sighing] 57 00:02:30,208 --> 00:02:32,083 Thinkin' about Sparky again? 58 00:02:32,167 --> 00:02:35,792 Yeah. Ever since his run-in with Opaline, he's been so tired. 59 00:02:35,875 --> 00:02:39,542 I didn't wanna drag him all the way to Zephyr Heights, but I miss him. 60 00:02:39,625 --> 00:02:42,125 Well, at least he's resting with Grandma Figgy! 61 00:02:42,208 --> 00:02:43,083 [birds chirping] 62 00:02:43,167 --> 00:02:44,417 [snoring] 63 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:46,083 [Grandma Figgy] Oh… 64 00:02:46,167 --> 00:02:49,500 You're right. Grandma is the best at making anypony feel better. 65 00:02:49,583 --> 00:02:51,625 See? Sparky is in great hooves! 66 00:02:51,708 --> 00:02:53,500 You just gotta get your mind off things. 67 00:02:53,583 --> 00:02:55,917 I know how we can do that! Let's go around and share 68 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:58,250 our Cutie Marks stories with Misty! I'll go first. 69 00:02:59,083 --> 00:03:02,333 [Sunny] Back when I was a little filly, I didn't have many friends. 70 00:03:02,417 --> 00:03:04,542 But, my dad always said, 71 00:03:04,625 --> 00:03:07,083 "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade 72 00:03:07,167 --> 00:03:09,667 and sell it to raise money for the library." 73 00:03:09,750 --> 00:03:12,083 So I did! My lemonade was a hit! 74 00:03:12,167 --> 00:03:14,667 I sold almost every cup right away. 75 00:03:14,750 --> 00:03:16,917 But two ponies wanted the last one. 76 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:20,708 They started arguing, but then I stepped in to help. 77 00:03:20,792 --> 00:03:23,000 They realized they were fighting for no reason! 78 00:03:23,083 --> 00:03:25,250 That's when my Cutie Mark appeared! 79 00:03:25,333 --> 00:03:29,500 My dad told me it's because I helped those ponies put aside their differences. 80 00:03:29,583 --> 00:03:33,458 He was so proud. That spring, I got to trot the stage 81 00:03:33,542 --> 00:03:35,208 in our Cutie Blossom Bash. 82 00:03:35,292 --> 00:03:38,375 [giggling] Ah, it's one of my favorite memories. 83 00:03:39,208 --> 00:03:41,000 Mmm, now I want lemonade. 84 00:03:41,083 --> 00:03:44,500 -Me next! My story-- -Well, technically our story. 85 00:03:44,583 --> 00:03:47,250 …starts back home in Z.H. 86 00:03:47,333 --> 00:03:50,167 [Zipp] Before we had magic, I was always crunching numbers 87 00:03:50,250 --> 00:03:52,833 trying to figure out exactly how Pegasi could fly again. 88 00:03:52,917 --> 00:03:55,917 But one day, I had this epic breakthrough moment! 89 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:59,500 I could tell that I was so close to flying. It felt amazing. 90 00:03:59,583 --> 00:04:03,500 And sure, it was scary, but no other Pegasus had tried it before me. 91 00:04:06,083 --> 00:04:10,000 -[cheering] -[exclaiming] 92 00:04:10,083 --> 00:04:11,833 [Zipp] It was awesome! 93 00:04:11,917 --> 00:04:14,458 That's the day I got this lil' wonder-bolt! 94 00:04:14,542 --> 00:04:17,208 [clears throat] And don't leave out what happened next. 95 00:04:17,292 --> 00:04:21,500 [Pipp] Watching my sister soar, I'd never seen anything like it! 96 00:04:21,583 --> 00:04:24,833 She was so courageous! And that gave me the confidence 97 00:04:24,917 --> 00:04:27,750 to perform, for the first time, ever. 98 00:04:27,833 --> 00:04:29,292 [singing] 99 00:04:29,375 --> 00:04:30,917 ♪ Make your mark ♪ 100 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:32,625 ♪ It's your spark ♪ 101 00:04:32,708 --> 00:04:34,875 ♪ Your Cutie Mark ♪ 102 00:04:34,958 --> 00:04:37,375 ♪ Oh yeah ♪♪ 103 00:04:37,458 --> 00:04:38,750 -Pipp? -Pipp! 104 00:04:38,833 --> 00:04:40,250 [all] Hurray! 105 00:04:40,333 --> 00:04:42,500 Hey, that's cute! I'm using it. 106 00:04:43,958 --> 00:04:45,208 [upbeat music] 107 00:04:46,958 --> 00:04:48,250 [Queen Haven] Oh yay! 108 00:04:49,125 --> 00:04:50,083 [blowing her nose] 109 00:04:50,167 --> 00:04:51,458 [chuckling] 110 00:04:51,542 --> 00:04:53,417 Kinda stole the spotlight there, sis. 111 00:04:53,500 --> 00:04:57,042 It's not my fault! You were the one who was so inspiring! 112 00:04:57,125 --> 00:04:58,625 You look like you're about to burst, buddy. 113 00:04:58,708 --> 00:04:59,958 Wanna tell yours? 114 00:05:00,042 --> 00:05:01,958 [gasping] Do I! 115 00:05:02,042 --> 00:05:04,250 [Hitch] I was playing hoofball on the beach with some colts 116 00:05:04,333 --> 00:05:06,167 when this filly asked to join us. 117 00:05:06,250 --> 00:05:08,417 But they wouldn't let her play! They just kept shouting… 118 00:05:08,500 --> 00:05:10,125 No fillies allowed! 119 00:05:10,208 --> 00:05:11,625 -[dramatic music] -[filly crying] 120 00:05:11,708 --> 00:05:13,667 [Hitch] So I did what any decent pony would do. 121 00:05:13,750 --> 00:05:15,792 I ditched the meanies and played with her! 122 00:05:15,875 --> 00:05:18,417 And then… I got my mark! 123 00:05:19,042 --> 00:05:21,917 Because the only peace of mind is to be kind. 124 00:05:22,833 --> 00:05:28,833 My turn! Oh! So, it all begins back in Bridlewood, during the days of Yore, 125 00:05:28,917 --> 00:05:32,250 on the eves of the Translucent Moonstone Moon… 126 00:05:32,333 --> 00:05:33,583 [echoing herself] 127 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:36,458 Doodle-oodle-loodle-oodle-loo… Flashback! 128 00:05:36,542 --> 00:05:40,333 [Izzy] There was this really sad-looking junk pile in the middle of our forest 129 00:05:40,417 --> 00:05:42,708 that just kept growing and growing. 130 00:05:42,792 --> 00:05:44,167 But I didn't see it as "junk". 131 00:05:44,250 --> 00:05:47,000 I saw it as stuff that just needed some love! 132 00:05:47,083 --> 00:05:50,750 I remade everything into a big teapot statue! 133 00:05:50,833 --> 00:05:55,292 Then, everypony saw that maybe they'd judged the junk a little too harshly. 134 00:05:55,375 --> 00:05:56,917 Hey, thanks! [giggling] 135 00:05:57,000 --> 00:05:59,208 I'm just a Unicorn that loves recycling! 136 00:05:59,292 --> 00:06:02,500 Uni… cycling. Unicycling! [gasping] 137 00:06:02,583 --> 00:06:05,000 [Izzy] And then, bam! I got my mark. 138 00:06:05,833 --> 00:06:07,250 [giggling] Yay! 139 00:06:07,333 --> 00:06:09,125 Wow, great stories! 140 00:06:09,208 --> 00:06:11,625 But um… they all ended with a big event 141 00:06:11,708 --> 00:06:13,958 where you had to stand in front of a lot of ponies? 142 00:06:14,042 --> 00:06:16,250 Yep! Now it's your turn to do the same. 143 00:06:16,333 --> 00:06:19,625 And it's going to be the biggest, most-grand one yet! 144 00:06:19,708 --> 00:06:20,625 [gasping] Look! 145 00:06:20,708 --> 00:06:22,250 [epic music] 146 00:06:23,375 --> 00:06:24,500 [laughing] 147 00:06:26,500 --> 00:06:28,125 There's so many ponies here! 148 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:30,167 Be brave, Misty. 149 00:06:30,250 --> 00:06:32,208 I don't wanna ruin anything for them! 150 00:06:32,292 --> 00:06:33,333 I can do this. 151 00:06:33,417 --> 00:06:35,542 Aren't you so thrilled? 152 00:06:35,625 --> 00:06:38,167 Um! It's all so new. [chuckling nervously] 153 00:06:42,458 --> 00:06:44,333 My angels! You've arrived! 154 00:06:44,417 --> 00:06:48,583 I was so worried, I nearly had to send Cloudpuff to track you down again! 155 00:06:48,667 --> 00:06:51,375 I'm thrilled to have you here, but I'd be lying if I didn't say 156 00:06:51,458 --> 00:06:53,583 -I'm a teensy bit stressed. -[thunder striking] 157 00:06:53,667 --> 00:06:56,458 -A problem with the crystals again?! -Oh stars, no. 158 00:06:56,542 --> 00:07:00,500 It's just spring showers. But if it rains, then everything will be ruined! 159 00:07:00,583 --> 00:07:04,167 -I can most certainly help with that. -Me too. We're problem-solving pros! 160 00:07:04,250 --> 00:07:07,708 -Really? You'd do that for me? -Of course. We promise to make sure 161 00:07:07,792 --> 00:07:11,292 this event runs seamlessly and that everything is as right as rain. 162 00:07:11,375 --> 00:07:13,333 uh… or not-rain, in this case. 163 00:07:13,417 --> 00:07:15,917 Ah, thank hoofness! Follow me. 164 00:07:18,125 --> 00:07:21,167 Here you'll find our giant springtime floral arrangements, 165 00:07:21,250 --> 00:07:23,875 -as well as our baby duck nursery. -[baby ducks chirping] 166 00:07:23,958 --> 00:07:27,000 Oh, and our Zephyr "Bites" appetizers! 167 00:07:27,083 --> 00:07:29,750 Clever, huh? I didn't come up with that one. Cloudpuff did! 168 00:07:29,833 --> 00:07:33,292 What do you think, girls? I am devoted to making this 169 00:07:33,375 --> 00:07:35,875 the best Cutie Blossom Bash ever, 170 00:07:35,958 --> 00:07:38,708 especially for your darling new friend, Misty. 171 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:41,750 Guards! Prepare for Misty's Cutie Mark debut. 172 00:07:41,833 --> 00:07:45,542 This is going to be one fun-packed, pony-filled social event! 173 00:07:45,625 --> 00:07:46,750 -Yes! -Woohoo! 174 00:07:46,833 --> 00:07:48,500 [cheering] 175 00:07:48,583 --> 00:07:51,250 You're gonna be so great! This is fun! 176 00:07:51,333 --> 00:07:52,375 Yay? 177 00:07:52,458 --> 00:07:54,792 Come on, Misty! Woo! [laughing] 178 00:07:54,875 --> 00:07:56,125 [upbeat music] 179 00:08:13,375 --> 00:08:14,708 [epic music] 180 00:08:14,792 --> 00:08:17,667 Hmm… We could go a little brighter, don't you think, dear? 181 00:08:17,750 --> 00:08:19,792 You're so right, Mom. 182 00:08:21,750 --> 00:08:23,875 -Hey. Is something bothering you? -[gasping] 183 00:08:23,958 --> 00:08:27,458 Oh… uh… I'm just worried about what's going on back home. 184 00:08:27,542 --> 00:08:31,125 -I mean, back at Opaline's! -Oh, we understand. 185 00:08:31,208 --> 00:08:35,958 Luckily, we have more Cutie Blossom activities that focus entirely on you! 186 00:08:36,042 --> 00:08:38,917 That should get your mind off it! Help me with the baskets? 187 00:08:41,750 --> 00:08:42,667 [barking] 188 00:08:42,750 --> 00:08:45,250 Okay, so I was lying a little about what's bothering me! 189 00:08:45,333 --> 00:08:48,250 But it's sort of true. Opaline probably knows I'm gone 190 00:08:48,333 --> 00:08:50,708 and is already plotting her evil revenge against me. 191 00:08:50,792 --> 00:08:52,542 [Opaline] Gone… gone! 192 00:08:52,625 --> 00:08:54,583 No, no… How is this possible?! 193 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:56,917 The ultimate price must be paid. 194 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:00,125 I can't believe she's missing! 195 00:09:00,833 --> 00:09:03,375 Gertrude! Where are you, Gertrude? 196 00:09:03,458 --> 00:09:07,417 My favorite manebrush. She's so precious to me! 197 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:10,208 I must find her. [groaning] 198 00:09:10,292 --> 00:09:12,375 Mom, Mom! Look at me! 199 00:09:12,458 --> 00:09:15,333 If I sing to the tree, Mom, will it grow faster? 200 00:09:15,417 --> 00:09:18,292 Oh, there's an idea! Let's try, shall we? 201 00:09:18,375 --> 00:09:19,208 [all] Aww! 202 00:09:19,292 --> 00:09:22,708 I remember your Cutie Blossom Bash like it was yesterday. 203 00:09:22,792 --> 00:09:26,292 I just wanna pick them up and squeeze them! Ah. 204 00:09:26,375 --> 00:09:28,125 We were so cute. 205 00:09:28,208 --> 00:09:29,458 You still are. 206 00:09:29,542 --> 00:09:31,125 What's up, Misty? 207 00:09:31,208 --> 00:09:35,000 Um… It's just that… most ponies get their Cutie Marks when they're young. 208 00:09:35,083 --> 00:09:37,542 Because that's when the magic of their personality… 209 00:09:37,625 --> 00:09:39,292 And their Luminessence! 210 00:09:39,375 --> 00:09:40,917 …starts to shine. 211 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:44,292 But, because of Opaline, I never got to shine until now. 212 00:09:44,375 --> 00:09:48,458 That means not only will I be in front of everypony, but… 213 00:09:48,542 --> 00:09:50,250 [dramatic music] 214 00:09:50,333 --> 00:09:52,000 [indistinct chatter] 215 00:09:52,083 --> 00:09:54,625 I'm gonna be the oldest pony here. 216 00:09:54,708 --> 00:09:56,292 Alrighty, Zipp. Perimeter checked. 217 00:09:56,375 --> 00:09:58,750 The throne room looks airtight and safe from rain! 218 00:09:58,833 --> 00:10:00,917 That's great, Sheriff, but what about… 219 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,083 The fact that the Blossom Bashers will have to trot outside 220 00:10:03,167 --> 00:10:05,625 to get from the palace to the stage, potentially ruining their perfect outfits 221 00:10:05,708 --> 00:10:07,542 -in the puddles and downpour? -Yeah. 222 00:10:07,625 --> 00:10:09,625 We need rainboots! And umbrellas! And fast! 223 00:10:12,083 --> 00:10:16,083 Misty! We didn't even know it was possible a pony your age 224 00:10:16,167 --> 00:10:19,875 could get a Cutie Mark for the first time. It's so cool! 225 00:10:19,958 --> 00:10:21,917 -[gasping] -Would you like to join us? 226 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:25,417 Glory and Peach Fizz are here to celebrate my new Cutie Mark with me. 227 00:10:25,500 --> 00:10:26,542 Look! 228 00:10:26,625 --> 00:10:28,500 It's awesome, Seashell! 229 00:10:28,583 --> 00:10:30,625 -It is time! -Time? For what? 230 00:10:30,708 --> 00:10:32,583 Don't worry! You can stick with me! 231 00:10:34,042 --> 00:10:35,917 [epic music] 232 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:39,958 Welcome to the Cutie Blossom Bash Eve Dinner Soiree! 233 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:44,292 You got this! 234 00:10:45,542 --> 00:10:49,417 I am so honored to have you all here in Zephyr Heights 235 00:10:49,500 --> 00:10:52,542 for our first Cutie Blossom Bash together! 236 00:10:52,625 --> 00:10:56,000 From Pegasi to Unicorns to Earth Ponies, 237 00:10:56,083 --> 00:11:00,083 every one of you has reached an important milestone in your journey 238 00:11:00,167 --> 00:11:03,917 to become your best, most authentic selves. 239 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:07,833 It's time to go out and make your mark on Equestria! 240 00:11:07,917 --> 00:11:11,458 But first, please enjoy this incredibly fancy springtime feast! 241 00:11:14,708 --> 00:11:16,833 Psst! That's the wrong fork. 242 00:11:16,917 --> 00:11:18,208 Oups. 243 00:11:21,792 --> 00:11:23,083 Oh no! 244 00:11:23,167 --> 00:11:24,917 [laughing] 245 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:26,583 [grunting] 246 00:11:26,667 --> 00:11:30,542 -I am so sorry! -It's okay, darling, it happens. 247 00:11:30,625 --> 00:11:34,667 Now as per tradition, it's time to introduce yourselves to one another 248 00:11:34,750 --> 00:11:38,417 and tell us about your Cutie Mark. Misty, why don't you start? 249 00:11:38,500 --> 00:11:40,208 What, oh, um… me?! 250 00:11:40,292 --> 00:11:41,750 Uh, yeah. I'll go first. 251 00:11:42,917 --> 00:11:45,708 So, um… My name is Misty. 252 00:11:45,792 --> 00:11:50,958 Misty Brightdawn, and uh, my Cutie Mark is a butterfly. 253 00:11:51,750 --> 00:11:53,250 -[chuckling] -[gasping] 254 00:11:53,333 --> 00:11:54,417 [gasping] 255 00:11:54,500 --> 00:11:57,000 Uh… That's it. 256 00:11:57,500 --> 00:12:01,875 My dear, you also have to tell everypony why you think it's a butterfly. 257 00:12:01,958 --> 00:12:04,375 Oh! And um… uh… because… Um… 258 00:12:04,458 --> 00:12:06,333 Uh… heh, because… 259 00:12:07,125 --> 00:12:09,042 Oh, ah, I dropped my fork. 260 00:12:09,125 --> 00:12:10,500 This is so awkward! 261 00:12:10,583 --> 00:12:12,583 I have no public speaking skills. 262 00:12:12,667 --> 00:12:16,167 My only friend before this was a pile of junk named Madame Taffytail! 263 00:12:16,250 --> 00:12:19,500 Opaline was right. Maybe I'm not cut out for this world. 264 00:12:19,583 --> 00:12:23,375 My name is Seashell and my Cutie Mark is… a shell! 265 00:12:23,458 --> 00:12:27,750 Because I'm a pony who's as unique as every shell on the beach is! 266 00:12:27,833 --> 00:12:29,792 -Wonderful, that was lovely, dear! -[exclaiming] 267 00:12:29,875 --> 00:12:31,917 -Yay, Seashell! -Alright! 268 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,292 [cheering] 269 00:12:33,375 --> 00:12:34,458 [sighing] 270 00:12:34,542 --> 00:12:35,875 -[grunting] -[clattering] 271 00:12:35,958 --> 00:12:40,042 First, those five little ponies thwart me and all my brilliant plans, 272 00:12:40,125 --> 00:12:42,958 and now, I can't even find my manebrush. 273 00:12:43,042 --> 00:12:44,958 And I swear, something else is missing. 274 00:12:45,042 --> 00:12:48,417 Miss… Miss… Mis-ty! 275 00:12:48,500 --> 00:12:51,500 Yes! Where is that sad excuse for a pony? 276 00:12:51,583 --> 00:12:54,958 Still pouting in her room after our defeat, no doubt. 277 00:12:55,042 --> 00:12:58,792 How long has she been up there? A few hours? Days? That's odd. 278 00:13:00,042 --> 00:13:04,125 But I also don't care. Misty fails all the time! 279 00:13:04,208 --> 00:13:08,083 She'll be back down soon, begging me to give her a Cutie Mark like always. 280 00:13:08,167 --> 00:13:10,375 [scoffing] So silly, that girl. 281 00:13:10,458 --> 00:13:12,792 To believe I' d ever actually do that! 282 00:13:12,875 --> 00:13:14,833 [laughing] 283 00:13:16,458 --> 00:13:18,000 -[horn playing melody] -Ah! 284 00:13:18,083 --> 00:13:20,042 What? What is it?! Are we under attack?! 285 00:13:20,125 --> 00:13:23,208 No, Misty! It's your big day! 286 00:13:23,292 --> 00:13:26,083 The Cutie Blossom Bash! Yippee! Time to get ready. 287 00:13:26,167 --> 00:13:28,125 Aren't you buzzing?! [exclaiming] 288 00:13:28,208 --> 00:13:30,375 Buzzing… with nerves! 289 00:13:32,708 --> 00:13:35,667 [Izzy] Flower corsages! Get your flower corsages! 290 00:13:35,750 --> 00:13:38,583 Hoofmade by me, Izzy, of course! Smells great! 291 00:13:38,667 --> 00:13:40,292 [sniffing] Like flowers! 292 00:13:40,875 --> 00:13:42,458 [thunder crashing] 293 00:13:43,625 --> 00:13:44,792 Don't worry, everypony! 294 00:13:44,875 --> 00:13:47,417 There's no way we're letting it rain on this parade. 295 00:13:47,500 --> 00:13:48,542 Wait, there's a parade?! 296 00:13:48,625 --> 00:13:49,917 Why didn't anypony tell me? 297 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:53,250 Um… I may be able to fashion a float quickly, but I will need 298 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:55,583 a tube of glue, 5014 gummy bunnies and a-- 299 00:13:55,667 --> 00:13:57,083 No, it's just an expression! 300 00:13:57,167 --> 00:14:01,083 What we mean is we've got this festival of fun under cover! 301 00:14:01,167 --> 00:14:04,625 We also have critter deputies on duty to make sure nopony slips. 302 00:14:04,708 --> 00:14:08,500 And trottie-talkies! Because… Well, because trottie-talkies are cool. 303 00:14:08,583 --> 00:14:11,833 We've taken every precautionary measure. So now, we wait. 304 00:14:11,917 --> 00:14:14,625 It'll be here any minute. Kenneth. You take charge! 305 00:14:14,708 --> 00:14:16,667 -When it rains, you know what to do! -[twittering] 306 00:14:18,333 --> 00:14:19,750 [twittering] 307 00:14:21,417 --> 00:14:25,542 Well. At least I look pretty. Pretty terrified. 308 00:14:25,625 --> 00:14:26,833 [gasping] 309 00:14:26,917 --> 00:14:28,375 -Wow! Misty! -Oh my hoofness! 310 00:14:28,458 --> 00:14:30,792 Misty! You are the picture of spring! 311 00:14:30,875 --> 00:14:33,792 A vision in florals, an ode to the beauty of the butterfly! 312 00:14:33,875 --> 00:14:36,458 [gasping] You're gonna stick out. 313 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:37,583 In a good way. 314 00:14:37,667 --> 00:14:39,417 [exclaiming] Here it goes. 315 00:14:39,500 --> 00:14:41,208 [epic music] 316 00:14:50,875 --> 00:14:51,958 [gasping] 317 00:14:52,042 --> 00:14:53,083 [laughing] 318 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,167 Ah! 319 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:58,500 I can't do this. It's all too much. 320 00:14:59,667 --> 00:15:00,875 -[Sunny] What? -[Izzy] No! 321 00:15:00,958 --> 00:15:02,208 -[all gasping] -What? 322 00:15:02,292 --> 00:15:03,667 [Misty] Wait! I need to confess something. 323 00:15:03,750 --> 00:15:06,208 -I knew it! -[Misty] It's not about Opaline, Zipp. 324 00:15:06,292 --> 00:15:07,708 This is about… me. 325 00:15:07,792 --> 00:15:10,875 The truth is I… can't go out there! 326 00:15:10,958 --> 00:15:13,333 What, is it the outfit? We can change it! 327 00:15:13,417 --> 00:15:17,458 No, no! It's perfect. It's all perfect. 328 00:15:17,542 --> 00:15:20,792 But ever since I got here, I haven't felt… comfortable. 329 00:15:20,875 --> 00:15:23,250 All these ponies and all this fuss over me. 330 00:15:23,333 --> 00:15:25,292 -Wait, you don't like that? -No. 331 00:15:25,375 --> 00:15:30,333 All this Cutie Blossom Bash stuff has made me feel so not me. 332 00:15:30,417 --> 00:15:34,000 I may be smiling, but this is what I really feel like. 333 00:15:34,083 --> 00:15:36,292 Oh wow, yeah. That, that looks unhappy. 334 00:15:36,375 --> 00:15:39,250 I don't wanna trot across that stage with all those eyes on me. 335 00:15:39,333 --> 00:15:42,542 I don't want the spotlight! I just wanna be Misty. 336 00:15:42,625 --> 00:15:45,958 But if I don't pretend, then everypony will know the truth about me. 337 00:15:46,042 --> 00:15:47,958 That I'm… shy. 338 00:15:48,042 --> 00:15:51,917 Oh, Misty. We just wanted to celebrate your new Cutie Mark! 339 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:56,625 I know I should be proud of it and I am, but I don't wanna do this. 340 00:15:56,708 --> 00:15:59,750 I've been so scared to tell you because you were all so excited. 341 00:15:59,833 --> 00:16:02,458 I'm sorry. I should've been honest. 342 00:16:02,542 --> 00:16:04,000 I've ruined everything! 343 00:16:04,083 --> 00:16:07,042 Misty… You haven't ruined anything at all. 344 00:16:07,125 --> 00:16:08,833 We are the ones who should be sorry. 345 00:16:08,917 --> 00:16:12,292 We got so caught up in trying to make this moment special for you, 346 00:16:12,375 --> 00:16:15,500 we forgot to ask along the way if this is what you even wanted. 347 00:16:15,583 --> 00:16:17,375 That's what good friends would've done. 348 00:16:17,458 --> 00:16:19,292 Thank you for understanding. 349 00:16:19,375 --> 00:16:21,167 I'm still learning about friendship. 350 00:16:21,250 --> 00:16:23,292 -[Izzy] And so are we. -Every day. 351 00:16:26,292 --> 00:16:29,250 Maybe we can celebrate in another way? 352 00:16:30,667 --> 00:16:33,000 [applause] 353 00:16:35,125 --> 00:16:36,375 [indistinct chatter] 354 00:16:36,458 --> 00:16:39,333 And next we have… Seashell! 355 00:16:39,417 --> 00:16:40,750 [cheering] 356 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:41,667 [giggling] 357 00:16:41,750 --> 00:16:43,917 [cheering] 358 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,458 Thank you, ponies. 359 00:16:45,542 --> 00:16:49,833 For the first time in a long time, I feel… happy. 360 00:16:49,917 --> 00:16:52,833 Probably about as happy as Seashell feels right now. 361 00:16:52,917 --> 00:16:55,708 This is the best moment of my life! 362 00:16:55,792 --> 00:16:57,542 Okay. Talked to Mom. She's totally cool with it. 363 00:16:57,625 --> 00:16:59,292 -Yes! -Cool with… what? 364 00:16:59,375 --> 00:17:03,042 A special surprise. That we promise doesn't involve any other ponies, 365 00:17:03,125 --> 00:17:05,792 preparations, or primping. Just us! 366 00:17:07,333 --> 00:17:09,500 [epic music] 367 00:17:11,833 --> 00:17:12,833 [gasping] 368 00:17:12,917 --> 00:17:14,000 Hey! 369 00:17:14,083 --> 00:17:16,000 This is the place from the video! 370 00:17:16,083 --> 00:17:17,417 It's beautiful. 371 00:17:19,833 --> 00:17:21,208 But why are we here? 372 00:17:21,292 --> 00:17:25,042 We wanted to do something cool to mark your big day, in a small way. 373 00:17:25,125 --> 00:17:28,167 This is one of the saplings I've been singing to, 374 00:17:28,250 --> 00:17:30,625 I mean, nurturing for a while. 375 00:17:30,708 --> 00:17:32,708 And now it's yours. 376 00:17:32,792 --> 00:17:36,875 It represents you growing into the pony you were meant to be. 377 00:17:36,958 --> 00:17:40,208 Now your sparkle can take roots! Woo! 378 00:17:40,292 --> 00:17:41,125 Like mine! 379 00:17:41,208 --> 00:17:42,250 And mine. 380 00:17:42,333 --> 00:17:44,500 So… what do you say? 381 00:17:44,583 --> 00:17:45,833 I love it! 382 00:17:47,542 --> 00:17:50,750 It'll be a long time before my tree catches up to yours! 383 00:17:50,833 --> 00:17:52,667 Maybe it doesn't have to… 384 00:17:52,750 --> 00:17:56,875 ♪ Just plant the seed To be who you wanna be ♪ 385 00:17:56,958 --> 00:18:02,292 ♪ Because the magic It lives within you and me ♪ 386 00:18:02,375 --> 00:18:06,542 ♪ It takes time to grow And to learn on your own ♪ 387 00:18:06,625 --> 00:18:12,292 ♪ The transformation is beginning ♪ 388 00:18:12,375 --> 00:18:19,458 ♪ Butterflies don't get their wings Over the night ♪ 389 00:18:19,542 --> 00:18:22,042 ♪ It all takes time ♪ 390 00:18:22,125 --> 00:18:26,833 ♪ Birds don't just wake up and fly ♪ 391 00:18:26,917 --> 00:18:31,542 ♪ It comes from deep inside ♪ 392 00:18:31,625 --> 00:18:36,292 ♪ Find your light ♪ 393 00:18:36,375 --> 00:18:41,458 ♪ Let it, let it glow You got it, got it, go ♪ 394 00:18:41,542 --> 00:18:45,958 ♪ Find your light ♪ 395 00:18:46,042 --> 00:18:51,875 ♪ You got it, got it, go Everypony can grow ♪ 396 00:18:51,958 --> 00:18:53,917 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 397 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,917 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 398 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:58,792 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 399 00:18:58,875 --> 00:19:02,125 ♪ Everypony can grow ♪ 400 00:19:02,208 --> 00:19:05,250 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 401 00:19:05,333 --> 00:19:08,208 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 402 00:19:08,292 --> 00:19:12,167 ♪ Everpony can grow ♪♪ 403 00:19:12,250 --> 00:19:15,542 [Misty] Whoa. Look at that! 404 00:19:15,625 --> 00:19:17,708 [laughing] 405 00:19:22,167 --> 00:19:25,292 That's it! That's why my Cutie Mark is a butterfly! 406 00:19:25,375 --> 00:19:27,708 It's because I have the power to change, 407 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:31,042 to transform my own destiny. That's me. 408 00:19:31,125 --> 00:19:33,750 But there's one more thing I've been wanting to tell you. 409 00:19:33,833 --> 00:19:37,333 And yes, this time it does have to do with Opaline, Zipp. 410 00:19:37,417 --> 00:19:38,583 Bah, I knew it! 411 00:19:38,667 --> 00:19:41,583 Opaline hasn't been defeated yet. Not even close. 412 00:19:41,667 --> 00:19:43,042 [gasping] That can't be true. 413 00:19:43,125 --> 00:19:44,625 You saw what happened in the lair! 414 00:19:44,708 --> 00:19:47,208 Yes. But she's more powerful than you know. 415 00:19:47,292 --> 00:19:49,833 And now, she has Sparky's dragonfire magic, too. 416 00:19:49,917 --> 00:19:53,625 Opaline won't stop until she has all the power of Equestria! 417 00:19:53,708 --> 00:19:55,792 -But I think I know how to help. -How?! 418 00:19:55,875 --> 00:20:00,542 It'll be hard to guess her next move. Opaline is unpredictable and mysterious. 419 00:20:00,625 --> 00:20:05,333 Except to somepony who knows her, somepony who can be near her. 420 00:20:05,417 --> 00:20:07,458 [gasping] Misty, no! 421 00:20:07,542 --> 00:20:10,750 Yes. I have to go back to Opaline and pretend to be on her side. 422 00:20:10,833 --> 00:20:13,000 -[exclaiming] -It's the only way. 423 00:20:13,083 --> 00:20:15,208 Twilight Sparkle's enchanted invisibubble 424 00:20:15,292 --> 00:20:18,167 can only keep Opaline out of Equestria for so long! 425 00:20:18,250 --> 00:20:22,042 I can act as a double-agent by giving you all the information I learn. 426 00:20:22,125 --> 00:20:25,375 That does not feel like the safest option, Misty. 427 00:20:25,458 --> 00:20:28,208 -I agree. You can't go! -It is risky. 428 00:20:28,292 --> 00:20:31,417 But this is what I want to do, what I can do to help. 429 00:20:31,500 --> 00:20:34,333 At least now, I'll have best friends to get me through. 430 00:20:34,417 --> 00:20:36,125 We'll be by your side. Always. 431 00:20:36,208 --> 00:20:37,625 [cheering] 432 00:20:37,708 --> 00:20:38,792 [thunder rumbling] 433 00:20:38,875 --> 00:20:40,042 Ah! My mane! 434 00:20:40,125 --> 00:20:41,833 [laughing] 435 00:20:45,250 --> 00:20:48,083 [sighing] 436 00:20:50,208 --> 00:20:51,792 [groaning] 437 00:20:51,875 --> 00:20:52,792 [door opening] 438 00:20:52,875 --> 00:20:54,875 Oof, there you are! 439 00:20:54,958 --> 00:20:56,583 I'm behind on my scheming. 440 00:20:56,667 --> 00:20:59,667 I've had all these ideas and nopony to take notes. 441 00:20:59,750 --> 00:21:02,250 -Obscene! -Sorry, Opaline, I was-- 442 00:21:02,333 --> 00:21:03,417 What's this? 443 00:21:03,500 --> 00:21:04,875 [groaning] 444 00:21:04,958 --> 00:21:06,750 And what has happened to your mane?! 445 00:21:06,833 --> 00:21:10,333 It's all purple and pink and… different. 446 00:21:10,417 --> 00:21:11,417 [moaning with disgust] 447 00:21:11,500 --> 00:21:12,833 Uh… Oh, heh… 448 00:21:12,917 --> 00:21:17,042 That! Yeah, I…. fell into a flower bush! 449 00:21:17,125 --> 00:21:20,500 An enchanted one, grown with Earth Pony Flora magic! 450 00:21:20,583 --> 00:21:22,667 It instantly changed my mane, ugh! 451 00:21:22,750 --> 00:21:24,917 Those cursed ponies got me again! 452 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:26,625 Ugh, you clumsy girl. 453 00:21:26,708 --> 00:21:29,750 Now, chop-chop! I have plots to plan. 454 00:21:30,833 --> 00:21:33,708 You're by my side. And I won't let you down. 455 00:21:33,792 --> 00:21:35,917 [Opaline] Misty! 456 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,375 [♪♪] 457 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:04,833 Subtitling: difuze