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♪

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The ponyville foal and filly fair is almost ready to begin!

(excited chatter)

Whee! Ha ha!

(ding)

Ha ha!

Hee hee hee!

(giggling)

Just because the attendees are young,

Doesn't mean they don't deserve my very best creative work.

Why, this puppet theatre is going to be the talk

Of the foal and filly fair.

How could it not be?

You're the one making it.

Oh, but I couldn't have done it without the help

Of one of my dearest and most supportive friends.

You are my favorite dragon.

Your favorite dragon?

The hours have been long, the work taxing beyond compare,

But it will all be worth it when we hear

Those three little words--

Gruff voice: This is awful!

Awful?

Completely unusable.

Hmmm.

It doesn't travel!

There's no room for my puppets!

It appears I won't have a travelling puppet theatre

To use after all.

I don't know what that guy was talking about.

This thing is perfect.

♪ my little pony, my little pony ♪

♪ aaaaahhh!

♪ (upbeat)

♪ my little pony

♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be ♪

♪ my little pony

♪ until you all shared its magic with me ♪

♪ big adventure

♪ tons of fun.

♪ a beautiful heart

♪ faithful and strong

♪ sharing kindness

♪ it's an easy feat

♪ and magic makes it all complete ♪

♪ my little ponies

♪ do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪

♪

Rarity: This is terrible. Simply terrible!

(sobbing)

So that puppeteer didn't like your exquisitely crafted,

Best puppet theatre in the history of puppet theatres

You can just contribute something else

To the foal and filly fair.

(sobbing)

I suppose I could.

Forget it, spike.

I'd never have something finished in time.

(crying)

I wanted to leave my creative mark on the fair

And I have failed.

Mmm.

Miserably.

And that makes me miserable.

(crying)

There's gotta be something in here somewhere.

Hoo!

It's not who, it's what.

Like what can help rarity make something in time for the fair?

She really, really, really wants to make a creative contribution.

She said I'm her favourite dragon.

So it's up to me to come through for her in her time of need.

There's gotta be some kind of spell that'll do the trick.

Owl: Hoo!

Come on, help a dragon out!

Hoo!

Hoo!

Hoo!

Agh!

It's not for me!

The one who made you that bow tie you liked so much.

Hoo hoo!

Ok. I get it.

(rumbling)

You don't think we should use magi--

♪

What is that?

Hoo! Hoo!

(whoosh)

(clink)

Hoo! Hoo!

(squeaking bats)

♪

Hoo! Hoo!

If I wasn't supposed to have it, it wouldn't be so easy to get.

And it's covered in spikes, like me!

Hoooo!

(crashing)

Hooo!

(cracking)

"inspiration manifestation, instantly brings ideas to life."

I'm liking the looks of this one!

Hmm.

(slam)

(rarity bawling)

Rarity!

Leave me be!

Can't you see how distraught, disappointed

And downtrodden I still am?

But I brought you something.

Unless it's another carton of vanilla oat swirl

Or word that the festival has been cancelled,

I don't think I'm interested.

It's magic.

Spike, precious scales, I already have magic.

But not the kind that can help you create something

In time for the fair.

This can!

I suppose it's worth a try.

From in the head to out in the world.

Every thought to action.

Hold close this book, and through its spell,

You'll start a chain reaction.

Projecting forth whatever beauty you see.

Only when true words are spoken, will you finally be set free.

Did it work?

There's only one way to find out.

(poof)

Oh my!

I thought about making this a much more beautiful spell book

And I have!

(poof)

Dear, dear, spike, here I was about to give up,

But like a true friend, you've come through with flying colors.

Come! We must find the puppeteer right away

So that I may provide him with the most fabulous theatre

He's ever imagined.

Or should I say that I've ever imagined.

Ah, miss rarity, come to see the show, I presume.

You'll notice I had to make do in light of your recent

Failure to produce a functioning theatre.

♪

Oh, but I think you'll find the new one I've created

Will be much more to your liking.

♪

Hmm yeah well, it is gorgeous,

But that was never the problem now, was it?

Oh, well this one does seem to travel.

Plenty of room for my puppets.

I say, miss rarity, I don't know how you managed to do so

In such a short amount of time,

But you seem to have redeemed yourself.

How did you manage to do so in such a short time?

As a matter of fact, she used a sp-

A good designer never reveals her tricks.

♪

Thank you again, spike, for being such a dear friend

And finding this book for me.

My pleasure.

Well, guess I can return it now that the fair is over.

I've made my creative contribution as I'd hoped to do,

And all is well.

Then again, perhaps I should keep it just a skotch longer.

You don't mind do you, spike?

Of course not!

See you tomorrow.

What?

She'll keep it for a few more hours.

No harm in that.

(spike whistling cheerfully)

(knock knock knock)

Rarity?

(rumbling)

Wha!

Spike! I'm so glad you're here!

Whoa!

Are you ok?

Oh! I've never been better.

This book you've given me is amazing!

Why, I've been up all night just creating and creating

And creating and creating!

I've completed my fall line for the next fifteen seasons!

Wow!

But then I started thinking, why stop there?

Oh, spike, I've always thought this town of ours

Could use a few beautifying upgrades.

And with this book, I can make that happen with such ease.

You will support me in this endeavor by letting me

Keep the book just a little longer?

Of course I will!

Hoo!

What do you say we get a little breakfast before we get started?

No time for breakfast.

I want to get started right away.

Technically, we do have time

Because with that book held close

You can just make things--

Rarity?

Now this is exactly what I'm talking about.

Why that cart hasn't an ounce of stylish flair.

(poof)

My eyes playin' tricks on me again?

What in rhubarb pie just happened?

Isn't it gorgeous?

It's amazing!

You should ask applejack if she wants you

To give all the apple family carts a makeover!

Oh, I don't really think I need to ask permission, darling.

Everyone loves surprises.

Especially when they're gorgeous ones.

You're right!

Everypony does love surprises!

We shouldn't even tell anypony that it's me

Who is behind all the fabulous changes I'll be making.

(giggle)

Won't that be a fun little secret

For the three of us to share?

The... Three of us?

You, me, and the book, of course.

My marvellous, marvellous book.

Of course.

Promise me you won't say a word to anypony?

You got it!

I knew I could count on you, spike.

And I also know just what I want to do next.

Take that!

And that!

Ha ha.

(poof)

What in the--

Get. It. Off. Of. Me!

I've always thought rainbow dash

Could use a little more glamour.

And now look at her!

Cloud-busting with style!

Moving on!

She'll be fine.

It's just a dress.

Wait for your favorite dragon!

(crash)

(sigh)

♪ la la la la la la

There you go, mr. Robin.

(chirping)

Don't you look so content in your little house.

(poof)

Oh my goodness!

You're lost?

(chirp)

No. Not that way.

That looks like that's a door to a bedroom.

Try that one over there.

(chirp)

No. No.

That leads to a...

Shoe closet?

Oh dear.

Maybe try the staircase?

No. No. No. The other staircase.

Isn't it gorgeous?

It's probably the most beautiful bird house ever created...

I'm just not sure how the bird feels about it.

Pfft. What does a bird know about architectural design?

What matters is what you think, spike, and you love it.

Don't you?

Of course I do!

It's so... "rarity".

It is, isn't it.

Oooh!

(clunk)

(kids chattering)

Oh, adorable!

But it could use a touch of class, don't you think?

Oh. Yeah. Definitely!

♪ (country swing)

(poof)

(poof)

This party doesn't even seem to have a proper theme.

Let's do something about that, shall we?

You've already made things look really, really great.

Maybe you should stop while you're ahead?

You're right, spike.

There's so much to do elsewhere.

Right.

Elsewhere.

Just one more little thing before we go.

(poof)

♪ (classical)

Why, this party is certain to make the society page now.

Won't pinkie pie be pleased?

Happy happy day to--huh?

I am simply buzzing with ideas.

Simply buzzing!

But, uh, you've been at this for a while now.

How about you take a break?

Give that brilliant mind of yours a rest.

Don't be silly.

I'm not going to stop now.

Why, I won't stop until every inch of ponyville

Has benefited from my creative vision.

Starting with you, spike!

You.

Look.

Fabulous!

All because of you!

Anything for my favorite dragon and most supportive friend.

Come! There's so much more to do!

Oh, no!

Not you, too.

What do you mean "not me, too"?

Oh, judging by that outfit, I thought for sure you'd--

What? This?

I just wanted to try out a new look.

(thud)

You like?

Well, in that case, have you seen anypony suspicious around?

Uh, nope.

The gazebo has been turned into solid crystal

And two ponies are now trapped inside its walls!

No! I made a promise to rarity to keep this to myself.

Hoo!

But you're right owlowiscious, I have to tell.

And once I do, I can forget rarity thinking of me

As her most supportive friend.

I can forget rarity thinking of me as a friend at all.

I can't do it.

I promised I'd keep all of this between the three of us.

Hoo!

Of course, it's weird that she meant me, her,

And the spell book, but--

The spell book! Of course!

If I can get it away from her,

I bet she won't be able to use its magic anymore.

Oh, come on! It's the perfect plan.

I just have to figure out which way she went.

I can't see!

(screams)

I'm thinking she's headed this way.

(evil cackle)

What do you think you're doing?

Me? I was just uh, basking in your creative radiance.

Oh, spike, you do say the nicest things!

Thanks.

Now where was I?

Gold-plated roof-tops for everypony!

Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!

Spike!

(munch)

I have just had the most marvellous idea!

(gulp)

(sigh)

Of course you have; you're rarity.

My work here in ponyville is nearly complete.

Don't you think it's time the rest of equestria

Benefited from my creative vision?

Absolutely!

I'm thinking we go by chariot.

Or as everyone will soon be calling them, "rariot".

(manic giggle)

Oh, yeah! We should definitely go by--

(poof)

How...How did you do that?

Why, whatever do you mean?

The book. It's... I mean... You don't...

It's gone.

The book is gone.

Gone?

Why it's right there.

(gasp)

I need my book, spike!

What have you done with my book?

(growl)

Why would I do anything with your book?

We're friends.

It was probably the owl!

But, wait, I don't seem to need it anymore, do I?

Yes! Yes!

I can feel its magic flowing within me now.

I'm so excited! I'm so excited!

I'm so scared.

Oh, the places we'll go, spike.

Manehattan.

Phillydelphia.

Canterlot.

And there you'll be by my side.

Just as you've always been here in ponyville.

Your constant praise and adoration driving me

To even greater heights

Until there isn't an inch of equestria

That hasn't been utterly transformed

By my creative genius!

♪

No!

What did you say?

I said, "no!"

You've been changing things,

But you haven't been making them better.

I should have told you the truth at the very beginning,

Because I was trying to be a supportive friend.

But instead I let you become something awful.

Awful?

What happened?

Rarity, you're ok?

I...I think so.

Though by the looks of it, something quite terrifying

Has happened to ponyville.

You happened.

Me?

The last part of the spell!

"only when true words are spoken,

Will you finally be set free."

The spell took over you

And you wanted to change everything in equestria.

I was afraid to tell you how I really felt about it,

But then I, I told you the truth.

Dearest spike, you should never be afraid to tell me the truth.

We're friends, remember?

Spike: Today I learned how important it is

To be honest with your friends

When they're doing something

That you don't think is right.

A true friend knows that you're speaking up

Because you care about them.

(door opens)

Never, ever, ever take another book out of the library

At the castle without asking.

Princess cadance and princess luna

Have much better things to do than help me clean up ponyville.

Do you have any idea how hard it was to reverse

That much dark magic?

You don't look so good.

What?

I'm just being honest.

It's what good friends do.

(growl)

♪ my little pony

♪ my little pony

♪ my little pony

♪ friends