♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
♪♪
I got here as soon as I could,
But friendship ambassador
is a full-time job these days.
Making peace between abyssinians
and the diamond dogs
Has not been easy.
That's why I picked you
for the job.
But I'm glad you could come.
So, what's the emergency?
Ever since I took over
celestia's school,
My focus has been
on teaching magic,
But now it seems
my top student
Has missed the most
important lesson of all.
What do you mean?
Let's just say it'll be good
to have my royal advisor
And friendship ambassador
by my side.
Your majesty, she's here.
Send her in, gallus.
♪♪
Your majesty.
Luster, I may be the ruler
of equestria,
But I'm still
just your teacher.
And you've been wonderful.
I've enjoyed every moment
at the school of magic,
But I'm just not sure
it's the right place for me.
I see.
And it's not the work.
I could spend weeks in
the library doing research.
It's just that there's a lot
of focus on making friends.
If that's your problem,
you've come to the right place.
But that's just it.
I don't want to make friends.
What?!
[ Clears throat ]
So you'd rather leave the school
of magic than make friends?
I was hoping to set up
an independent course of study.
I want to accomplish as much
as you have someday.
It'll be hard to do that
without friends.
I'm not so sure.
Friendship looks like more of
a distraction
Than anything else
and ultimately a waste of time.
What?!
I know you and your friends
accomplished a lot together,
But that was so long ago,
And as far as I can see,
you rule by yourself now.
Uh, hello.
Royal advisor right here.
And I don't think there's
anything wrong with that.
In fact, I think it's better.
Plus, if friendships
ultimately fade,
Why even make them
in the first place?
You know what, luster dawn?
You're right.
What?!
Friendship is more trouble
than it's worth?!
This is your top student?
Friendships take work,
And there's no guarantee
they'll last.
They can be complicated,
They can be messy, and they
never go the way you planned.
Friendship is a hard thing
to navigate.
I remember the first time
I realized
It might not last forever.
[ Breathing heavily ]
Twilight?
Uh, I'm pretty sure
that's everything.
I'm just doing a final check,
spike!
But we did a final check
of every room, twice.
Aha!
See? An issue of
power ponies.
Now aren't you glad
we triple-checked?
Thanks, but I already
read this one.
I don't need to take it
to canterlot.
No, no, no.
You love power ponies.
We're taking it.
♪♪
Really, twilight, we don't
have to bring the comic.
I'm not even sure how much
longer I'll collect it.
A lot is changing,
and I am getting older.
Just because things change
Doesn't mean you leave
everything you love behind.
Ohh!
You're not still worried
about ruling equestria, are you?
No. I know
it took some time,
But I've never been more ready
for anything in my life.
Just because I'm ready to sit
on the throne in canterlot
Doesn't mean I'm ready
to leave ponyville.
When we were all fighting
to save equestria from tirek,
Chrysalis, and cozy glow,
I was too busy
to think about it,
But now it's all
happening at once.
What is?
The coronation, moving,
leaving our friends!
I thought we'd all be ruling
equestria together.
Of course we will,
but it won't be the same.
They all have lives here.
We're moving away,
and they're not,
And I can't help but feel like
we're leaving them behind.
What if we all
just drift apart?
I guess I hadn't thought
about it like that.
Maybe you should talk
to them.
I bet they're feeling
the same way.
You're right, spike.
Thanks.
Sometimes talking to a
good friend is all it takes.
♪♪
So, you're not worried about
how things might change
With me living
in canterlot?
Of course not!
Change is natural,
like the seasons.
That's just life on the farm.
I guess so.
Anyhoo, I really need to get all
these boxes packed and sorted.
There's a lot more work now
that the folks beyond equestria
Are coming to
the coronation, too.
Worried?! Pfft!
No way!
Unless you're talking
about the coronation,
Because, then, yes.
Obviously,
the cakes are handled,
But there's the whole rest
of the party to stay on top of!
Honestly, I'm not convinced
Gummy really took care
of the fireworks.
[ Sizzle! Blink! Blink! ]
But what about
after the coronation?
Don't you think things
are going to be different?
Well, since I'll be in charge
of all
The canterlot galas
from now on,
I'll have to go there
a lot more,
So I guess that's different,
but I don't think I mind.
No, of course not.
[ Birds singing ]
[ Doves coo ]
♪♪
Wonderful work, everyone!
We couldn't be more ready.
Josephine, if you and the rest
of the doves leave now,
We should all arrive
in canterlot at the same time.
[ Doves coo ]
Eloise and hubert,
you should go, too.
I know it's a long way,
but don't worry.
I'll bring plenty of snacks
to restore your energy
Before we perform.
Everyone else gets to ride
Since the trip's too much
for your little wings.
We need everyone in tip-top
shape for the coronation.
I'm glad we got the chance
for one last rehearsal.
Everyone's so excited,
But I can't imagine anypony
is more excited than you!
Moving to canterlot,
being crowned --
I can't think of a single
bad thing about any of it.
[ Chuckles nervously ]
yeah. Me, neither.
In , , , and...
[ Whoosh! Whoosh! ]
♪♪
Look, rainbow dash,
I know this is
important to you,
And we all want the routine
to be special,
But are you sure it needs
to be this complicated?
Of course, and I know
we can pull it off!
Sorry, twilight.
I don't have time to talk.
We've got a lot more work to do
before the coronation.
[ Sighs ]
Darling, change is
an integral part of fashion.
I myself was considering opening
boutiques for non-ponies.
Things must evolve,
or they become stale.
For example...
I was just struck
with the sudden inspiration
To change my design
for your gown
By including the webs
of these star spiders.
They glow for a short
while after they're spun.
They won't have much time
to weave the sash,
But the effect
will be dazzling!
You see, darling?
Change can be fabulous
if you embrace it.
♪♪
Starlight is supposed
to come over soon.
There's a little something
we wanted to give you
Before we leave.
You know what?
I think you're right,
twilight.
I should take my comics
to canterlot.
We can't leave
the power ponies behind.
I don't think the power ponies
care, spike,
Just like
all of our friends.
Applejack: alright, twilight.
Are you ready?
We all wanted to see you off,
but there's still a lot to do.
Aren't you coming
on the train?
I've got to go with big mac so
we can go over our packing list,
Or we won't know
who gets what deliveries.
And I'm going to meet
the wonderbolts
So we can go over
the routine one last time.
I'm going with gummy.
He said he knows when the
fireworks display should start,
But does anypony
really believe that?!
And I still need to pick up
food for the swans and doves
Who flew ahead
to canterlot.
If I don't get them fed,
They'll be too pooped
to perform.
Well, I'll be living
in canterlot alone.
Might as well take
the train alone, too.
Bye, I guess.
Oh, you won't be
traveling alone, darling.
I'll have just enough time
on the train
To weave the star spider sash
for your gown,
But we should leave now.
There's no time to dawdle
if you want
The coronation to be perfect!
That's the problem!
You're all so worried about
making my coronation perfect,
But I'm leaving ponyville,
and none of you even care!
[ All gasp ]
Your friends didn't care.
That was that.
Actually, not exactly.
Applejack: of course we care
that you're moving, twilight.
I can't believe you'd think
we don't.
What could possibly
make you think that?
I tried to talk to you all about
how I was feeling,
But you seemed more worried
about what you had to do
For the coronation.
It's true. I was there.
I suppose it gave us
something else to focus on.
I knew you were worried
about everything changing.
I guess I thought
if I made it seem
Like everything was okay,
it would be.
I was just trying to make you
feel better.
That way, I wouldn't feel
so terrible.
Before I moved to ponyville,
I didn't really know
what friendship was.
You've all taught me so much.
I can't believe
it all might be ending.
But when I imagine
the future,
All I can think about is
that we won't be together.
I'm literally moving away
from you, and it's terrifying!
I'm scared, too.
Me, too.
Rattled to the core.
Yep.
I wouldn't say "scared."
But just because I won't say
Doesn't mean I don't feel it.
I'm going to miss you
so much!
I just can't stop thinking about
how much things
Are going to change.
Wh-what if we don't see
each other?
What if we don't talk
as much?
What if we don't
stay friends?
[ All sobbing ]
I know it's weird, but knowing
you're all as upset as I am
Actually
makes me less worried.
That's nice, but you should be
more worried
About missing the train
to canterlot!
Sorry I'm so late.
I actually thought
I'd missed you.
There's no time!
[ Train whistle blows ]
Twilight sparkle:
oh, no! We missed it!
But maybe...
[ Zap! Pop! ]
Okay. We're on the train.
Everything should be fine,
right?
I'd worked out exactly
how much time I needed
To weave my star spider sash,
and now I'm behind!
I hope big mac
can figure out
Who gets what deliveries
on his own.
♪♪
I assume these contain the
finest sparkling apple juice?
Ee-yup.
Oh, the sweet apple acres
applesauce
For my coronation parfait!
This is the applesauce?
Uh, ee-yup?
[ Gasps ]
I don't have the snacks
The doves and swans will need
To perform
after their long flight.
I'd better find the food car.
[ Birds shrieking ]
And I need to meet
the wonderbolts!
Where's
the coronation team?!
They waited, but when
you didn't show,
They thought you must have meant
to meet outside of canterlot.
[ Growls ]
The only thing
I'm worried about
Is gummy handling
the fireworks display.
But I'm sure it's fine.
[ Giggles nervously ]
Well,
it could always be worse.
[ Crash! Thud! ]
[ Sheep bleating ]
♪♪
[ Door opens ]
[ breathing heavily ]
Goodness, twilight.
Are you alright?
My friends and I had
a few hiccups on the way,
But everything's fine now.
[ Sheep bleats ]
We really are both
just so proud of you.
If you need a moment,
that's alright.
It is your coronation.
[ Fanfare plays ]
[ Cheers and applause
in distance ]
Although it would be nice
to get started.
Are you ready?
No! She can't possibly
be crowned
Without
her coronation gown!
Very well.
Citizens of equestria
and beyond...
[ Cheers and applause ]
...my sister and I have ruled
this land for quite some time,
But even we know that change
eventually comes to us all,
And though we know
it can be unsettling,
It's as natural as the rising
And setting of the sun
and the moon,
Both of which my sister
and I feel confident
Leaving in the hooves
of the the pony...
Uh...eh...
You look amazing.
Oh, I almost forgot!
And so, without further ado,
I give you the new ruler
of equestria,
Princess twilight sparkle!
Ugh-aah!
[ Gasps ]
[ All gasp ]
Sorry.
♪♪
Spectators: ooh!
Um, twilight?
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Hisses ]
[ Chirping angrily ]
Oh, dear.
I know these aren't the snacks
I promised,
But it's all I could find.
[ Squawking ]
Well, dash or no dash,
Twilight's about
to get that crown.
Wonderbolts, roll out!
[ Whoosh! ]
No, wait!
[ Whoosh! ]
♪♪
Ugh! Ugh!
[ All gasp ]
♪♪
To twilight!
♪♪
[ Murmuring [
Hmm. Close enough.
[ Groans ]
Okay, I get it now.
Your coronation
was such a disaster
That you and your friends
never really recovered,
And that's why you
all drifted apart.
Well, you're half-right.
So the coronation
and that's why you
all drifted apart.
Wasn't a disaster
And your friendships
just faded away over time?
Not exactly.
Huh!
Sorry I'm late,
But it is so hard
to find a sitter
With a sense of humor
for lil cheese.
[ Squeaking ]
Honestly, I would have
been here sooner,
But you would not believe how
busy yakyakistan is these days.
Rainbow dash: maybe we
could get to places on time
If you let me do
some of the chores
Instead of always doing
everything yourself!
Maybe I would if you
did them the right way!
Oh, sorry.
We're not the last ones, are we?
Discord's headed to
an o&o convention,
Or he'd be joining us.
I just assumed that since you
aren't together
All the time now...
That we aren't friends?
[ Laughter ]
That's not the point
of my story.
It's true my coronation
was a disaster.
♪♪
[ Slop! Gulp! ]
Well, at least
the coronation is over.
[ Groans ]
[ Giggles ]
[ Laughter ]
That was something.
I was just about to say
the same thing.
I know maybe it wasn't
the coronation you planned,
But it's good to see
all of you laughing.
We wanted to give this to you
before we left ponyville,
But things got
a little hectic.
Since you've moving away,
we thought if you missed
Any of us or ponyville,
this might help.
♪♪
Aww.
It's a book
of memories!
And we all
chipped in some.
No matter how much
things change,
You'll always have this
to look back on.
I love it.
Thank you so much.
But I don't want
to only look back.
Obviously, the coronation
wasn't perfect,
But that doesn't matter.
It's our relationships
that really count,
And we have to maintain them.
But now that we'll be
living in different places,
I'm not exactly sure how.
I am.
I suggest we meet once a moon.
In fact, my first royal decree
as ruler of equestria
Is to establish
this council of friendship.
[ All cheer ]
Princess celestia:
and what a wonderful
decree it is.
We always knew that whatever
adversity you faced,
You and your friends would find
your way through it together.
We know equestria is in
the perfect hooves with you
And your friends
looking out for it,
And while we'll always be here
if you need us,
It's time for us
to be on our way.
You're leaving?
We hope you'll come and visit
us in silver shoals.
But now it's time for you
to rule on your own.
You're all more than capable.
Thank you for everything.
Mm. [ Giggles ]
Oh-oh!
♪♪
So, even though
everything changed
And you moved away from your
friends, you didn't grow apart?
And this is the council
of friendship?
That's what you're
all doing here?
Duh!
This time every moon.
What she means is, this is
how we've been ruling together.
And how we've continued to face
every problem
And thr*at to equestria
over the years.
But mostly, it's how we keep
in touch,
No matter how busy
life gets.
Sometimes
friendships can be hard,
And it takes work
to maintain them,
But without friends,
things can be a lot harder.
I never thought about friendship
being something to work at,
And I don't mind work.
I guess if they don't have
to fade away,
Maybe making friends isn't
the waste of time I thought.
But, ah, I've been so focused
on my studies.
I wouldn't know where to start.
That's alright because I know
exactly where to send you.
♪ When I started out ♪
♪ I was unsure ♪
♪ I thought I knew
all that I needed ♪
♪ Didn't know what to expect ♪
♪ But when my walls came down ♪
♪ I saw the truth ♪
♪ All along,
something was missing ♪
♪ And I think you'll see it,
too ♪
♪ This is where the magic
happens ♪
♪ This is
where the magic lives ♪
♪ Our friendships weave
together stronger ♪
♪ The bonds grow deeper,
lasting longer ♪
♪ And the greatest spell
you'll know ♪
♪ Is how the magic
of friendship grows ♪
♪ And no matter how much time
goes by ♪
♪ The party will soon be here ♪
♪ With some fun new games
to try ♪
♪ Big adventures waiting,
obviously ♪
♪ Long as we're still here
together ♪
♪ We'll be flying happily ♪
♪ This is
where the magic happens ♪
♪ This is where
the magic lives ♪
♪ Where the magic lives ♪
♪ Our friendships weave
together stronger ♪
♪ The bonds grow deeper,
lasting longer ♪
♪ And the greatest spell
there is ♪
♪ What the magic of friendship
gives ♪
♪ And it's something true
to pass on down ♪
♪ To generations yet to come ♪
♪ And we'll never
stop believing ♪
♪ In the generosity
of the friendships we've won ♪
♪ And because the love
that I feel ♪
♪ For every single
living creature ♪
♪ Is something that is real ♪
♪ Friendship happens so
naturally ♪
♪ Oh, and how I used to wonder ♪
♪ Ah, ah, ah, ah ♪
♪ What friendship could be ♪
♪ This is
where the magic happens ♪
♪ This is
where the magic lives ♪
♪ Our friendships weave
together stronger ♪
♪ The bonds grow deeper,
lasting longer ♪
♪ And the greatest spell
you'll know ♪
♪ Is how the magic
of friendship grows ♪
♪ How the magic of friendship
grows ♪
♪ My little pony ♪
♪ ahhhhhhh ♪
♪ My little pony ♪
♪ ahhhhhhh ♪
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♪ My little pony ♪
♪ ahhhhhhh ♪
♪ Friends ♪