Speaker A
[Music] I got here as soon as I could, but friendship ambassador is a full-time job these days. Making peace between Abini 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. Gas, Your Majesty. Lester, 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? 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. [Music] What? My Little Pony, My Little [Music] Pony. I used to wonder what could be mine until you all shared its magic with me. Big adventure, full of fun. A beautiful heart, faithful and strong. Sharing kind, it's an easy fee, and magic makes it all complete. You have, do you know, you're all my very best friends. 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 plan. Friendship is a hard thing to navigate. I remember the first time I realized it might not last forever. 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? 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 Calot. 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 them. A lot is changing, and I am getting older. Just because things change doesn't mean you leave everything you love behind. Oh, 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 T-Rex 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 [Music] 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. Anywho, 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. Worry? 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 coming really took care of the fireworks, 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 Canac Gallas 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. [Music] Not wonderful work, everyone. We couldn't be more ready. Josephine, if you and the rest of the Dos leave now, we should all arrive in Cot at the same time. 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 tiptop shape for the coronation. I'm glad we got the chance for one last rehearsal. Everyone's so excited, but I can't imagine any ponies more excited than you. Moving to Canot, being crowned. I can't think of a single bad thing about any of it. Yeah, me neither. In 3, 2, 1. [Music] And 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. Darling, change is an integral part of fashion. I, myself, am considering opening boutiques for non-ponies. Things must evolve or they become stale. For example, I was just struck with a 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 spin. They won't have much time to weave the sass, but the effect will be dazzling. You see, darling, change can be fabulous if you embrace it. [Music] 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 Cot. We can't leave the Power Ponies behind. I don't think the Power Ponies care, Spike, just like all of our friends. All right, 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 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 Wonderbolt 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 Canot 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 byers 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 also worried about making my coronation perfect, but I'm leaving Ponyville, and none of you even care. Exactly. You moved away. Your friends didn't care, and that was that. Actually, not exactly. Of course, we care that you're moving, Twilight. I can't believe you 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 seem 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 literall
