04x06 - A Little Horse

[bunniefuu]

[bright music]

Only one more minute until another
live update from Princess Pipp!

I wonder what she's going to do?!

A big announcement? A song?
A big announcement about a song?

[squealing excitedly]

Low battery? No, no, no, no.
Where's my charger?

Where's my charger?!

[clattering]

You ready for this?

Electric Blue and Pipp Petals…

Live collab! Together again!

Hey everypo--
[coughing]

Hey, hey, hey, everyp--
[coughing]

[in a raspy voice] Hey…

Is this some kind of performance
art thing? If so, genius!

If not, I'm pretty disappointed.

Yeah! If her new song is just coughing
and silence, then I have notes.

[in a raspy voice] Technical difficulties!

Gonna reschedule until tonight.

Stay tuned and thanks for watchi--
[coughing]

[crowd gasps]

[Hitch] We were watching the stream!

Yeah, I love Electric Blue.
So much.

-They're best musicians ever!
-Ahem!

But we were watching for you, too!
What happened?

I'm fine! I'm fine.

Really! I think I just ate a weird apple
or something.

[gasps]
Oh no.

You're… sick!

Fair warning: she's about to become
very high maintenance.

No! No, I am not! I'm…

[sneezing]

It's okay, Pipp. Let us help you!
You need to rest.

I promise! I'm fine.

I'm probably just allergic to exciting
collaborations with amazing bands.

[sneezing]

Okay. I guess I'm sick.

But what about Electric Blue?

They'll have to wait.
Now let's get you better!

[stammering]

[sobs]
Okay, fine.

But I'm taking this.

What? It's my lucky microphone!

I'll just sing a little teensy tiny bit…

You will not!

Two words, Pipp: vocal rest.

[whimpering]

♪ Hey you've gotta let it glow ♪

♪ You've gotta let it shine ♪

♪ Oh let's make our mark together ♪

♪ Just riding on forever ♪

♪ Just keeps on getting
Better better better ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Everypony everywhere ♪

♪ You can feel it in the air ♪

♪ Find your spark
And just glow and shine ♪

♪ Make a mark that you can share ♪

♪ Hoofed at heart you know we care ♪

♪ Oh ponies come on ♪

♪ Let's all unite ♪♪

[Zipp] How's my little patient?!

[crying]

Being sick is the worst feeling
in the world!

-I just wanna feel normal!
-Hey, come on. Tough it out!

We all get sick sometimes.
It's a part of life!

Yeah, I guess.

[coughs]

Aww, you poor thing.
I'm sorry for the tough love.

It's what works on me,
but clearly not on you.

Yeah, did you just come here
to be mean to me until I feel better?

No, not totally. I prepared a back-up
plan to help you in your recovery.

-A miracle cure?!
-Kinda!

-What is it?
-An escape from your nasty cold

and entrance into another world!

Is that what I think it is?

[Zipp] Yep! My favorite books!

A.K.A. every volume of the greatest
fantasy series of all time:

The Chronicles of Chevalia!

Including expanded universe official
canonical side adventure novellas and…

The official Chevalipedia.

Every term defined, every creature
species classified,

and every map you'll need
to find your bearing

in this expansive and amazing universe!

Well, that-that is a lot.

Thank you, Zipp, um, but how long
do you expect me to be sick for?

Whether it's two days or two moons,

there's always time to throw yourself
back into Chevalia!

I do love reading. But for the record,
let's hope it's two days.

I can't take two whole moons of this!

Enjoy the journey, and tell me
when you get to the "Tree of Fortunica"!

Don't worry. That's not a spoiler!

Oh no, saying it's not a spoiler
is sort of a spoiler, but not really.

Oops… Uh, you'll see!

[sighs]

-Hey, hey! How's my friend feeling?
-[gasping and sneezing]

Sunny! I've-- I've been better.

It's just a quick little cold, though.
I'll be fine in no time!

I just have so much I want to do.

Oh, I know the feeling,
but try to relax.

Is there anything I can do?
Any foods you like when you're sick?

Home remedies that help?

No, not that I can remember. Hmm….

[gasps]

[soft music]

Actually! There is something.

Whenever I got sick,
Mom would make this amazing soup.

That stuff was a miracle!

Say no more!
I'm on it, in it and around it!

That means I'll get it.
So, what was in this magic soup?

Oh there was um… Uh…

I don't remember!
It was just this um, this soup.

You know, good soup! The yummiest,
like a warm hug for your taste buds.

Oh! Wow, I feel better
just talking about it!

Thank you so much, Sunny.

A warm hug… uh-huh.
For your taste buds.

Okay. I'll get that, then.

I may have no idea
how to make this soup,

but that's never stopped me
from doing something before.

-Oh, it is on, Hitch!
-What is?

[Sunny] The soup!

[sighs]
Huh?

-[twittering]
-[gurgling]

Oh, oh wow.

Hi, everycritter! What's going on?

Well, pal. We thought you might be bored
in here all by yourself!

So…

I actually haven't been by myself yet.

That's why the critters and I thought
we'd cheer you up!

Oh, that's so sweet!

But nothing would cheer me up
like being outside on this beautiful day.

Hey! Is outside more interesting
than some fascinating nature facts?

[laughs]
Um, I guess not.

And that's why they're called,
say it with me, pine cones!

Oh, wow.

Aha! Thanks for stopping by, cuties!

But now it's time for the holistic healing
helping hoof, Izzy!

Izzy! Izzy! Izzy!

Don't worry, Pipp, we have
a lot more nature facts to share.

We'll be back.

Oh, Pipper!
Once I work my magic,

you'll be back to your old chipper,
sparkly, singing self in no time!

Uh, okay, Izzy, but--

[Izzy] My crystals reminded me of
the ultimate tea potion for your flu!

Here it is, my Unicorn Remedy Tea:

guaranteed to cure what ails your tail!
And the rest of ya.

Wow, I was skeptical,
but it's delicious! Thank you so much.

And it's a magic cure?

I can feel it working!

[sneezing]
Okay, maybe not.

Oh yeah, oh no.

I forgot to actually add the magic!

[laughs]
Yeah. I just made a tasty tea.

But I can fix it. I'll be right back!
Keep resting! No moving!

[sighs]

"Magic get-well soup." Nope.

"Magic get-well soup, Zephyr Heights?"

Nothing. Uh, "Princess Pipp's
perfect magic soup recipe

for when Pipp is sick soup."

-[groans]
-[Zipp] Sunny?

Something on the stove smells
kind of strange…

[gasps]
My test soup!

[gasps]

I'll take that.

Yikes, I think I'll make other
lunch plans.

No, this isn't for us.

I'm trying to make
your mom's special soup for Pipp!

I should just go to Zephyr Heights
and ask her--

-Oh… Maybe don't do that.
-Huh? Why not?

Mom only made that soup
when we were sick.

-So?
-If she knows one of us is sick,

she'll freak out and like,
fly here and stuff! Be cool about it?

Cool? I can be cool!
I can be very cool.

[sniffing]

But maybe you should take care
of that first…

[sniffing]
Blech! No, good call.

[singing in a raspy voice] What's that
sound? It's the sound of the…

[coughing]
…thundercloud.

Crash! You've gotta believe in the--

[coughing]

Hmm…
Hey! You're supposed to be resting!

Vocal resting!

No! Not Bestie! Give her back!

-[screaming]
-No more secret singing!

No more ClipTrots! No more livestreams!

You can have this back later.
Give yourself a break for now! Sheesh.

[sighs]

[groans]

[exclaiming]

Hi, Queen Haven! I mean, Your Majesty!

-[clattering]
-Oh, please, Sunny.

Call me: Your Majesty Queen Haven.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

And where are my girls?
Are they here?

Play it cool….

Well, Zipp has some sleuthing to do
and Pipp is sick… at skateboarding!

She's so sick at it.
Sick means good. She's skating.

-[Sunny chuckles awkwardly]
-This is a satisfying answer.

[sighs]
I'll just cut to the chase

and tell you that, that….

I've entered a cooking competition!

Yup, I did, and I need to bring
some Zephyr Heights elevated flavors

to Maretime Bay. I think
it'll be the height of sophistication!

[laughs]
Get it?

Oh, how lovely!

And you're right about that.
Our cuisine is second to none.

I'd love to help.

Okay, Hitch.
Whatcha got for me now?

My incredibly talented critters and I
have prepared a play for you!

Our story starts in a humble wooded
thicket right here in Maretime Bay…

Hark! To what do mine eyes see
but a spotted owl?

[hooting]

[giggling]

[chirping]

[growling]

[dramatic music]

And there was never a w*r between
the spotted owls

and the striped lemurs ever again!

-[clapping]
-That was so cute!

Oh, one question, though.
Did the winged gopher learn to fly

because it was inside him all along

or because the Breezie fairy
granted him a wish?

I'm sorry, it's just a little unclear.
Feels like a first draft.

-[chirping angrily]
-He says… You know what?

I… won't share that one.

So would you happen to have any special
soups that might heal…

I mean… wow the judges?

Oh, do I? I do!

There's Cream of Marshmallow,
Egg Cloud Bisque,

and Pegasus Wedding Soup.
My personal favorite.

Oh, not exactly what I'm looking for.

Uh, but they all sound great.

[Izzy] Okay!

Pipperoni and Cheese,
this time I think I've got it.

The magic potion tea to cure your bug
and bring you back to maximum sparkle!

Ooh, I'll try it!
The last one really was delicious.

Notes of cinnamon, and ginger, and…

Cotton candy?

Oh you noticed, aw!

Okay, here you go! Bottoms up!

[in Izzy's voice] Again, delicious.

Wait, why do I sound like this?!
I'm you, Izzy! I mean--

I'm like not you but like,
I have your voice! Oh no!

What? Let me try!

Mmm tasty!

Huh? That was new!
Must have been the bumbleroot.

[gasps]
How's your voice now?

Fa la laa--
Still the same.

Oh, flying rats!
But I'm not gonna give up yet.

Potion tea magic is real!
I'll be right back.

[Zipp] Look who came to see you, Pipp.

Misty?! Haven't seen you since
the Manesquerade Ball!

I know, I've uh, been busy.

I saw you on the live stream and
I wanted to check up on you.

-Aw! Aren't you sweet?
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, very sweet.

Okay, sis, it's time we talk turkey.

Oh, I don't know any talking turkeys.

[gasps]
You should ask Hitch!

No! "Talk turkey" is detective speak
for "get down to business"!

I wanna take you through my ongoing case

against the nefarious evil pony
who wants to steal magic!

-[gasps]
-Ooh, ooh! Okay.

You mean the dirt. The goss. The tea?

[Izzy] No! It's not ready yet!

-The facts!
-I love it, let's get into it.

Or uh…

We could play a game instead!

Nah, I like my idea better.

So after hours and hours
of digging through everything,

including the book Misty helped me find…

-[gasps]
-…I've determined that

this evil pony is definitely an alicorn!

And she's been around
since the days of Twilight Sparkle!

But maybe even way before that!

[dramatic gasp]
I love this theory! Keep going!

[coughing]

[Queen Haven] Apple Bisque, Tomato Bisque,
Biscuit Bisque,

but that one's not very popular.

Your Majesty,
I'm just going to say it:

what was that soup
you would make for Pipp?

She made it sound so great the way
she talked it up.

You mean the Special Sick Day Soup?

For days when she was sick!?
Why? Is she sick? My baby!

No! I am.
[coughing]

Oh! You poor dear.

But please, for the love of Cloudpuff,
don't pass it onto me.

I have places to go and ponies to see!

I'm meeting Alphabittle for tea later.

[awkward chuckle]

Sis! I forgot to share a key detail!

The book says Alicorns can harness
other types of magic other than their own.

I'm not following this turkey talk.

If an Alicorn already has Unicorn,
Pegasus, and Earth Pony magic,

what other kind of magic is there?

-Dragon magi--
-[coughing]

Oh!
[chuckles]

Ahem, I must be coming down
with what you have, Pipp.

Anyway, uh, I just came here to bring
you this get-well gift.

It's a mane brush. 'Cause, a pony
can never have too many mane brushes!

[laughing]
Am I right?

[gasps]
How thoughtful!

Thank you so much!

Hey Misty, tell us that story you shared
at the unicorn sleepover again, would you?

Uh… Uh, uh…

Sure I, uh…

I just, uh…
I just gotta get some water first.

[coughing]

-What's stuck in her mane?
-Hmm hmm.

Remember that one time
I got a candy apple stuck in mine?

No, that was me. You put it there.
At the carnival.

Took Mom an hour to get it out.

Oh yeah!

[chuckles]
Classic.

I mean, sorry about that.

[coughing]

So, can I get that recipe, or--

My, but you are a persistent one.

Okay, fine! You don't have to twist
my hoof! I admit it!

That soup is not homemade!

It's from The Souper Ladle Food Cart!

It's the number 12, add carrots.

I've been ordering it and passing it off
as my own for the girls' whole lives.

I'm embarrassed! I'm a good mother,
but a terrible chef.

Oh no, I don't judge you!
I'm sure it's delicious either way!

At least take the official
Royal Ponyware for authenticity.

I did always serve it in this.
Good luck and feel better, my dear!

[Sunny] Wait, where's the Souper Ladle
Food Cart?

Sis, you won't be better for days
if you're not--

Don't say resting. Please.

Please, don't say resting!
I'm so sick of resting.

I've been resting for hours.
I'm done!

[sighs]

I feel crummy, but doing nothing
is making it worse!

I'm sorry! I just… Never mind. I'll go.

I'm just so over being treated
like a patient.

It's not you. I'm sorry!

It's okay. I'll give you your space…

[groans]

[Izzy] Hey Pipper-saurus!

Ugh, Izzy, I know
you're really trying here but--

Just taste it, silly.
I promise I got it right this time.

I love it! What is it?

[deep inhale]
It's just chamomile tea.

I finally stopped looking for a cure

and decided to settle on something
to just make you feel nice.

Aw that's exactly what I needed!
Thanks, Izzy, you're the best!

You're sure this won't mess with my voice?

This one is just 100 % chamomile flowers,
honey and water.

Oh, and love.

Now this is some magic I can get behind!

Number 12, add carrots please!

Ooh, so sorry, we just ran out.

No! Poor Pipp is never
going to get better!

This is for the princess?!
Well, why didn't you say so?

I need an extra number 12,
add carrots, for the princess!

For the princess?! Coming right up!

-[clattering]
-And don't keep royalty waiting!

[bright music]

First of all, I want to say, I'm sorry
for getting on your case all day.

I just care about you, okay?

I know. I'm sorry for being
Little Miss Cranky Hooves.

I'm just stir-crazy
from being inside today.

Then, let me knock
your stir-crazy socks off.

[gasps]

Now, here's how
all of my theories connect!

On Alicorns, on dragon magic,
on glowing Cutie Marks…

[rhythmic music]

[inaudible]

[♪♪]

Amazing! I love it.

I mean, I don't love that we have to stop
this evil Alicorn, but excellent work.

What do you think about it, Misty?

Oh no, I hope
she's not getting sick too.

[Opaline] What do you mean "they know"?

Who is "they",
and what is it that they know?

Zipp and Pipp, they know everything!

Well, not-not everything, but a lot.
They know who you are, well, almost.

Ugh, almost?
They had never heard of moi ?

The great and powerful Opaline?

What are they teaching these ponies
in history classes?

Nonsense? Gibberish?

-Well?
-Oh uh, uh, I'm sorry.

Uh, I… I don't know.

I thought it was one of those questions
you're not supposed to answer?

[groans]

[rhythmic music]

[chittering]

[singing]

-[clapping]
-Oh, wow…

Yay, uh… That was great.

Hitch, I really appreciate you trying
to keep me entertained all day,

but what I could really use
is somepony to hang out with.

Can we just chill?

[sighs]
Boy. Wow. Thank you. Yes!

I gotta admit, we were running out
of stuff to show you, weren't we?

[gurgling]

[bright music]

[sighs]
Wow, that took all day!

Pipp, I got it! I did it!
I have your magical soup!

Sunny this is so nice, ah!

But I should tell you,
there's nothing magical about it.

There… isn't?

It's special because of the effort
my mom went through to get it,

and the stubbornness of her insisting
it was homemade!

-Oh! You knew?!
-But I love it!

It always made me feel good
when I was sick.

And this is the nicest thing.
You're the best.

-Mmm.
-Hey!

I know I said it was
the thought that counts,

but it's also really delicious soup.
Give it, please?

Thank you!

So, what do you want me to do?

What do you think? That little
detective girl is getting too smart.

-We must act.
-You mean me, right? I must act?

Yes! We're going to do whatever it takes
to gather all the dragonfire.

It's time.

Sinister laugh, commence now.

[evil laughter]

[dramatic music]

Hey, ponies! Listen to this.

[clears throat]

Hey Pippsqueaks, it's ya girl Pipp!

Please welcome my guests,
Electric Blue!

-She's back!
-See? All you needed was a little rest!

-A little tea!
-Some yummy soup!

And a good hangout!

Yeah! I'm sorry
if I was a difficult patient.

You all worked so hard to entertain me,
keep me preoccupied,

and even get my health back,
but all I really needed

was to know my friends cared about me.

Ah! If I knew that's what you needed,
I wouldn't have tried so hard!

[laughing]

We're just glad you're okay.

But you gotta get to Mane Melody for
your big livestream with Electric Blue!

Oh yeah, you're late!

You know what? I think I'd like
to do it here, with you ponies.

You're the reason I feel good enough
to stream, after all!

I think we can help with that!

[rhythmic music]

[♪♪]