TS: Hmm... Elements of Harmony. I know I've heard of those before... but where?
[theme song]
Twinkleshine: There you are, Twilight! Moon Dancer is having a little get-together in the west castle courtyard. You wanna come?
TS: Oh, sorry, girls... I've got a lot of studying to catch up on.
Twinkleshine: [sigh] Does that pony do anything except study? I think she's more interested in books than friends.
TS: I know I've heard of the Elements of Harmony.
Spike: Ow!
TS: Spike! Spi-ike! Spike?
Spike: [groan]
TS: There you are. Quick, find me that old copy of Predictions and Prophecies. What's that for?
Spike: Well, it was a gift for Moon Dancer, but...
[squeak]
TS: Oh, Spike, you know we don't have time for that sort of thing.
Spike: But we're on a break!
TS: No, no, no... no, no, no! [grunts] Spike!
Spike: It's over here!
[whack]
TS: Ah! Elements, Elements, E, E, E... Aha! Elements of Harmony, see: Mare in the Moon?
Spike: Mare in the Moon? But that's just an old ponies' tale.
TS: Mare, mare... aha! The Mare in the Moon, myth from olden pony times. A powerful pony who wanted to rule Equestria, defeated by the Elements of Harmony and imprisoned in the moon. Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal! [gasp] Spike! Do you know what this means?
Spike: No— whoa!
[smack]
Spike: Ow!
TS: Take a note please, to the princess.
Spike: Okie dokie.
TS: My dearest teacher, my continuing studies of pony magic have led me to discover that we are on the precipice of disaster!
Spike: Hold on. Preci... preci...
TS: Threshold.
Spike: Threh...
TS: Uh, brink? Ugh... That something really bad is about to happen! For you see, the mythical Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon, and she's about to return to Equestria, and bring with her eternal night! Something must be done to make sure this terrible prophecy does not come true. I await your quick response. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.
Spike: Twi... light Spar... kle. Got it!
TS: Great! Send it.
Spike: Now?
TS: Of course!
Spike: Uh, I dunno, Twilight, Princess Celestia's a little busy getting ready for the Summer Sun Celebration. And it's like, the day after tomorrow.
TS: That's just it, Spike. The day after tomorrow is the thousandth year of the Summer Sun Celebration! It's imperative that the princess is told right away!
Spike: Impera... impera...
TS: Important!
Spike: Whoa!
[crunch]
Spike: Okay, okay! [inhale] There, it's on its way. But I wouldn't hold your breath...
TS: Oh, I'm not worried, Spike. The princess trusts me completely. In all the years she's been my mentor she's never once doubted me.
Spike: [belch]
TS: See? I knew she would want to take immediate action.
Spike: [clears throat] My dearest, most faithful student Twilight. You know that I value your diligence and that I trust you completely.
TS: Mm-hm!
Spike: ...but you simply must stop reading those dusty old books!
TS: [gasp]
Spike: My dear Twilight, there is more to a young pony's life than studying, so I'm sending you to supervise the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in this year's location: Ponyville. And, I have an even more essential task for you to complete: make some friends!
TS: [groan]
Spike: Look on the bright side, Twilight. The princess arranged for you to stay in a library. Doesn't that make you happy?
TS: Yes, yes it does. You know why? Because I'm right! I'll check on the preparations as fast as I can, then get to the library to find some proof of Nightmare Moon's return.
Spike: Then... when will you make friends, like the princess said?
TS: She said to check on preparations. I am her student, and I'll do my royal duty, but the fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends.
Royal guards: [whinnying]
TS: Thank you, sirs.
Royal guards: [huffing]
Spike: Maybe the ponies in Ponyville have interesting things to talk about. Come on, Twilight, just try!
TS: Uh... hello?
PP: [prolonged gasp]
TS: Well, that was interesting all right.
Spike: [sigh]
Spike: Summer Sun Celebration official overseer's checklist. Number one, banquet preparations: Sweet Apple Acres.
AJ: Yeehaw!
[thump]
TS: [sigh] Let's get this over with... Good afternoon. My name is Twilight Sparkle—
AJ: Well, howdy-doo, Miss Twilight, a pleasure makin' your acquaintance. I'm Applejack. We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like makin' new friends!
TS: Friends? Actually, I—
AJ: So, what can I do you for?
Spike: [snickering]
TS: [clears throat] Well, I am in fact here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. And you're in charge of the food?
AJ: We sure as sugar are! Would you care to sample some?
TS: As long as it doesn't take too long...
[triangle ringing]
AJ: Soup's on, everypony!
[thump]
AJ: Now, why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple family?
TS: Thanks, but I really need to hurry—
AJ: This here's Apple Fritter, Apple Bumpkin, Red Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Caramel Apple, Apple Strudel, Apple Tart, Baked Apples, Apple Brioche, Apple Cinnamon Crisp... [deep breath] Big McIntosh, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith. Up'n'attem, Granny Smith, we got guests.
Granny Smith: [snort] Wha...? Soup's on? I'm up, here I come, ahm comin'...
AJ: Why, I'd say you're already part of the family!
TS: [spit] [nervous laughter] Okay, well, I can see the food situation is handled, so we'll be on our way.
Apple Bloom: Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?
TS: Sorry, but we have an awful lot to do.
Apple family: A www. ..
TS: ...Fine.
Apple family: [cheering]
Spike: Food's all taken care of, next is weather.
TS: Ugh... I ate too much pie...
Spike: Hmm, there's supposed to be a Pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.
TS: Well, she's not doing a very good job, is she?
[crash]
TS: Nng...
RD: [chuckles sheepishly] Uh, 'scuse me? [chuckles]
TS: [grumbles]
RD: Lemme help you.
[rushing water]
RD: [laughs] Oops, I guess I overdid it. Um, uh, how about this? My very own patented Rain-Blow Dry! No no, don't thank me. You're quite welcome. [laughing]
Spike: [laughing]
TS: Let me guess. You're Rainbow Dash.
RD: The one and only. Why, you heard of me?
TS: I heard you're supposed to be keeping the sky clear. [sigh] I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the princess sent me to check on the weather.
RD: Yeah, yeah, that'll be a snap. I'll do it in a jiffy. Just as soon as I'm done practicing.
TS: Practicing for what?
RD: The Wonderbolts! They're gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow, and I'm gonna show 'em my stuff!
TS: The Wonderbolts?
RD: Yep!
TS: The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?
RD: That's them!
TS: Pfft! Please. They'd never accept a Pegasus who can't even keep the sky clear for one measly day.
RD: Hey, I could clear this sky in ten seconds flat.
TS: Prove it.
[whooshing noises]
RD: [sounds of exertion] Loop-de-loop around, and wham! What'd I say? Ten. Seconds. Flat. I'd never leave Ponyville hanging.
[sheep baaing]
RD: [chuckles] You should see the look on your face. Ha! You're a laugh, Twilight Sparkle. I can't wait to hang out some more.
Spike: Wow, she's amazing! [laughs]
TS: Rrgh.
Spike: Wait! It's kinda pretty once you get used to it!
Spike: Decorations. Beautiful...
TS: Yes, the décor is coming along nicely. This ought'a be quick. I'll be at the library in no time. Beautiful indeed.
Spike: Not the décor, her!
Rarity: No, no, no, oh! Goodness no.
Spike: How are my spines? Are they straight?
TS: Good afternoon—
Rarity: Just a moment, please! I'm 'in the zone', as it were. Oh, yes! Sparkle always does the trick, does it not? Why, Rarity, you are a talent. Now, um, how can I help yo— [yelp] Oh my stars, darling! Whatever happened to your coiffure?!
TS: Oh, you mean my mane? Well, it's a long story. I'm ju