1 00:00:04,840 --> 00:00:07,220 You absolutely sure you can do this? 2 00:00:07,370 --> 00:00:09,600 Of course! Wouldn't have agreed to it if I couldn't. 3 00:00:09,750 --> 00:00:10,890 Piece of cake! 4 00:00:11,040 --> 00:00:14,480 Speaking of cake, I got a little something I need to attend to. 5 00:00:15,140 --> 00:00:17,620 Yeah, like keeping an eye on a house full of critters. 6 00:00:18,910 --> 00:00:21,870 Uh, yeah, that was totally what I was talking about. 7 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:25,450 Relax! Go to your welcoming thing in the Crystal Empire. 8 00:00:25,600 --> 00:00:27,120 Spike's got it all under control. 9 00:00:35,010 --> 00:00:37,970 Hurry up, Twilight! We can't miss our train! 10 00:00:38,110 --> 00:00:39,110 Tickets. 11 00:00:39,550 --> 00:00:41,470 Oh, this is gonna be a real treat. 12 00:00:41,610 --> 00:00:45,018 Princess Cadance said she'd never seen the Crystal Ponies so excited. 13 00:00:45,590 --> 00:00:49,460 Of course they're excited. They're up for the Equestria Games! 14 00:00:49,610 --> 00:00:53,040 It's only the biggest sporting event in all of Equestria. 15 00:00:53,190 --> 00:00:55,890 Didn't Cloudsdale host the Equestria Games one year? 16 00:00:56,040 --> 00:00:59,800 No. Cloudsdale should have hosted the games one year. 17 00:00:59,950 --> 00:01:03,060 I'll never forget when we got the bad news. 18 00:01:05,670 --> 00:01:09,040 The Equestria Games go to... 19 00:01:09,190 --> 00:01:12,250 the city of Fillydelphia. 20 00:01:12,410 --> 00:01:15,840 NOOOOOOO! 21 00:01:17,950 --> 00:01:21,510 These Crystal Ponies lost a thousand years to an evil King's curse. 22 00:01:21,660 --> 00:01:23,040 They've had enough bad news. 23 00:01:23,190 --> 00:01:26,760 No way we're letting them experience the pain of losing out on these games. 24 00:01:26,910 --> 00:01:27,940 Exactly. 25 00:01:28,090 --> 00:01:29,860 Princess Cadance is counting on us 26 00:01:30,010 --> 00:01:31,940 to do our part to convince the Games Inspector 27 00:01:32,090 --> 00:01:33,490 to choose the Crystal Empire. 28 00:01:33,640 --> 00:01:36,560 And we are not gonna let her down. Are we? 29 00:01:37,150 --> 00:01:41,000 NOOOOOOO! 30 00:01:41,610 --> 00:01:44,760 What? I was just answering Twilight's question. 31 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:52,680 Season 3 | Episode 12 Games Ponies Play 32 00:01:54,567 --> 00:01:58,355 Subbed by GrayJeager Fr.Jeager@gmail.com 33 00:02:16,502 --> 00:02:20,863 http://www.youtube.com/user/GrayJeager3 http://www.youtube.com/user/GhxBronie http://grayjeager.blogspot.fr (french) 34 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:27,680 Four, three, two, one, the Crystal Empire, that's the one! 35 00:02:27,830 --> 00:02:31,570 Okay, everypony, great job! Sounds like we're ready. 36 00:02:35,170 --> 00:02:37,130 One more time, from the top. 37 00:02:37,280 --> 00:02:39,210 Oh, please. I think that was perfect. 38 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:42,380 Well, we've run this like twelve times already. 39 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:43,650 I think we got it. 40 00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:45,240 Cadance said the Games Inspector 41 00:02:45,390 --> 00:02:47,520 really puts folks through the wringer on her visits. 42 00:02:47,670 --> 00:02:49,470 There's no margin for error here. 43 00:02:49,620 --> 00:02:51,770 And this time we need to practice the steps. 44 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:53,470 On a train car? 45 00:02:54,090 --> 00:02:56,520 You heard the pony! On your hooves! 46 00:02:57,280 --> 00:02:59,420 Two, four, six, eight-- 47 00:03:03,080 --> 00:03:06,770 Crystal Empire, ladies! Watch your step leaving the train! 48 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:12,830 Probably should've watched our step while we were still on it, too. 49 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:22,380 The Crystal Empire looks crystallier than ever! 50 00:03:27,010 --> 00:03:30,680 They must have every pony in the Empire out sprucing it up! 51 00:03:31,860 --> 00:03:34,770 This must be why we are asked to handle the welcome committee routine. 52 00:03:35,250 --> 00:03:38,730 And it's probably also because we'll be awesome at it! 53 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:40,920 Princess Cadance was right. 54 00:03:41,070 --> 00:03:43,420 These ponies do look pretty darn excited. 55 00:03:43,570 --> 00:03:45,770 Yup, I remember that feeling. 56 00:03:46,670 --> 00:03:48,420 But not as much as I remember 57 00:03:48,570 --> 00:03:52,160 the crushing wave of disappointment that came when things didn't work out. 58 00:03:52,770 --> 00:03:53,800 That right there! 59 00:03:53,950 --> 00:03:57,130 That is the face I do not want to see. 60 00:04:05,850 --> 00:04:07,260 We're here. 61 00:04:07,410 --> 00:04:09,160 There are my girls! 62 00:04:09,470 --> 00:04:12,220 Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! 63 00:04:12,370 --> 00:04:15,010 Clap your hooves and do a little shake! 64 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:18,530 Oh, my. This is spectacular. 65 00:04:18,710 --> 00:04:21,720 Please, everypony, stand back! I need air! 66 00:04:21,870 --> 00:04:23,770 Go ahead and try whatever you like. 67 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:26,320 It's all complimentary for the welcome committee. 68 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:29,220 That over there is a crystal mud bath, 69 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:32,350 which relaxes your body and rejuvenates your coat. 70 00:04:32,500 --> 00:04:36,340 Now, I realize it can be kind of strange to climb into mud, 71 00:04:36,500 --> 00:04:38,740 but if you'll just give it a chance, I'm sure-- 72 00:04:39,170 --> 00:04:40,210 Pinkie, no! 73 00:04:42,470 --> 00:04:45,090 Ah, so relaxing! 74 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:47,260 Pinkie Pie, honestly. 75 00:04:54,600 --> 00:04:59,560 Go ahead, have a good time while I get my ceremonial headdress done. 76 00:04:59,710 --> 00:05:02,190 Ceremonial... headdress? 77 00:05:02,340 --> 00:05:03,990 When meeting with important guests, 78 00:05:04,140 --> 00:05:06,370 it was tradition for rulers of the Crystal Empire 79 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:09,850 to weave crystals into their manes in a very specific way. 80 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:12,870 The Games Inspector is known for doing her homework. 81 00:05:13,020 --> 00:05:16,490 She'll certainly be expecting my look to reflect the importance of her visit. 82 00:05:17,720 --> 00:05:18,720 Princess. 83 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:23,570 If I may have a word, I have two pieces of news for you. 84 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:26,520 First, your mane stylist has the flu and won't be able to make it 85 00:05:26,670 --> 00:05:28,630 for fear of you catching it, too. 86 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:30,940 Well... 87 00:05:31,090 --> 00:05:32,710 I hope she's better soon. 88 00:05:32,860 --> 00:05:34,820 Do any of the other stylists here know 89 00:05:34,970 --> 00:05:37,570 how to do the traditional royal ceremonial headdress? 90 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:44,320 Just a small detail. 91 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:49,710 You're trying to land the Equestria Games here! 92 00:05:49,860 --> 00:05:52,080 There is no such thing as a small detail! 93 00:05:52,230 --> 00:05:53,410 Rainbow Dash! 94 00:05:53,570 --> 00:05:56,170 I suppose... I could give it a shot. 95 00:05:56,320 --> 00:05:58,850 Oh Rarity, you would do that for me? 96 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:00,680 Way to step it up, Rare! 97 00:06:00,830 --> 00:06:04,620 Fortunately, I have all the precise instructions right here. 98 00:06:08,230 --> 00:06:09,370 Oh my. 99 00:06:10,330 --> 00:06:12,090 You sure you're up to this? 100 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:14,720 Working on the hair of royalty on such an auspicious occasion 101 00:06:14,870 --> 00:06:16,780 is the opportunity of a lifetime! 102 00:06:16,930 --> 00:06:18,470 I will give it everything I've got! 103 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:20,920 See? No worries! 104 00:06:21,070 --> 00:06:24,610 Besides, the Games Inspector isn't expected for several hours. 105 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:28,670 I'll have plenty of time to figure out exactly how to... do... this... 106 00:06:28,820 --> 00:06:31,000 Oh, Rarity, that's wonderful! 107 00:06:31,150 --> 00:06:33,500 You said you had a second bit of news? 108 00:06:33,650 --> 00:06:35,020 Yes, quite. 109 00:06:35,170 --> 00:06:39,960 The Games Inspector, Ms. Harshwhinny, will be arriving on the... next train. 110 00:06:41,620 --> 00:06:44,540 What!? You couldn't have told us that news first!? 111 00:06:44,690 --> 00:06:46,500 That's fifteen minutes from now! 112 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:52,540 How long before Cadance is ready? 113 00:06:53,940 --> 00:06:55,790 I'm sure to find some shortcuts. 114 00:06:55,940 --> 00:06:57,990 Can you have her back at the castle when we're done? 115 00:06:58,140 --> 00:06:58,650 Done! 116 00:06:58,930 --> 00:07:00,650 Okay, we'll be fine. 117 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:05,070 Everypony, just look out for the pony with the flower print luggage. 118 00:07:05,220 --> 00:07:08,070 Easy peasy, pudding in the freezy! 119 00:07:08,220 --> 00:07:10,740 We'll bring the Games Inspector back to the castle, 120 00:07:10,890 --> 00:07:13,550 put on our big welcome committee how-do-you-do and then... 121 00:07:13,710 --> 00:07:16,570 Put the pudding out to thaw before you eat it or you'll crack a tooth? 122 00:07:16,860 --> 00:07:18,520 I'll just ignore that. 123 00:07:18,670 --> 00:07:21,950 We need to remember that the Games Inspector arriving early 124 00:07:22,100 --> 00:07:24,820 is probably part of a plan to psyche us out. 125 00:07:24,970 --> 00:07:25,820 What do you mean? 126 00:07:25,970 --> 00:07:29,040 You said it yourself, she's got a rep for catching hosts off-guard. 127 00:07:29,190 --> 00:07:31,520 Just to see if we can handle the kind of massive pressure 128 00:07:31,670 --> 00:07:33,770 that comes with hosting the Equestria Games! 129 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:36,600 Oh, no... We're gonna blow it... 130 00:07:36,750 --> 00:07:41,110 Not if we always stay one step ahead and don't fall for any of her mind games. 131 00:07:41,260 --> 00:07:42,820 Anything she throws at us, 132 00:07:42,970 --> 00:07:45,870 we just needs to remember she's testing us and roll with it. 133 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,880 Excuse me, ma'am? 134 00:07:59,220 --> 00:08:00,550 Yes, what is it? 135 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:03,050 - Oh, no! - Be cool. 136 00:08:03,210 --> 00:08:05,150 Well, I know you're not expecting us, 137 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:08,760 but we're here to personally welcome you to the Crystal Empire. 138 00:08:10,850 --> 00:08:13,270 The whole lot of you came to do that? 139 00:08:14,050 --> 00:08:16,840 Uh, well, um, yes! 140 00:08:16,990 --> 00:08:21,010 Well, darn tootin', ain't that the cat's meow! 141 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:22,620 Y'all didn't need to do that. 142 00:08:22,770 --> 00:08:25,440 Why, I hardly expected anything like this. 143 00:08:26,210 --> 00:08:28,790 The Princess wouldn't have had it any other way. 144 00:08:28,940 --> 00:08:31,610 The Princess? Princess Cadance? 145 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:32,620 None other! 146 00:08:33,090 --> 00:08:38,230 Well, tie me up and throw me down, this just keeps gettin' better and better! 147 00:08:38,370 --> 00:08:41,500 - Can we help you with your bags? - Don't mind if you do! 148 00:08:41,650 --> 00:08:43,680 Ooh, I love flower print! 149 00:08:44,730 --> 00:08:45,570 Sorry. 150 00:08:48,020 --> 00:08:49,660 Our first stop is the castle, 151 00:08:49,810 --> 00:08:53,560 where we got a razzamatazzy welcome planned for you! 152 00:08:53,710 --> 00:08:56,360 The castle? Are you kidding? 153 00:08:56,520 --> 00:08:58,420 Hot-diggety-dawg! 154 00:08:58,570 --> 00:09:00,460 See that? We just gotta roll with it 155 00:09:00,610 --> 00:09:03,540 until the Princess gets there and we'll be just fine. 156 00:09:15,330 --> 00:09:17,740 So, uh... how's it going so far? 157 00:09:18,230 --> 00:09:22,570 Oh, I'm so sorry... It's just... so complicated. 158 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,760 - I can fix it! - Fix what? 159 00:09:26,910 --> 00:09:31,980 Well, I was looking for shortcuts and I thought step twelve was optional! 160 00:09:32,140 --> 00:09:33,850 But it's not! 161 00:09:41,190 --> 00:09:44,470 My golly, the crystal castle! 162 00:09:44,620 --> 00:09:49,470 I've seen pictures but I never expected to see it with my very own eyes! 163 00:09:52,010 --> 00:09:54,520 From the inside... 164 00:09:54,980 --> 00:09:57,860 Oh my gosh, she's so nice! 165 00:09:58,010 --> 00:10:00,420 You're letting her lull you into a false sense of confidence. 166 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:03,820 Watch that. It's all part of the game. 167 00:10:04,470 --> 00:10:07,180 Oh my, I'm so excited. 168 00:10:07,330 --> 00:10:09,070 Please, have a seat, won't you? 169 00:10:09,220 --> 00:10:11,810 Mind if I take a quick run outside first? 170 00:10:11,960 --> 00:10:16,040 It was an awfully long train ride and my legs could use a stretch. 171 00:10:16,190 --> 00:10:19,110 Oh, well... We were just about to start. 172 00:10:19,260 --> 00:10:22,810 Oh! Never you mind. You go on ahead. I'm listening. 173 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:24,640 She was probably testing us to see 174 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:28,100 if we could remain in control of a complex situation. 175 00:10:28,250 --> 00:10:30,100 Looks like we passed. 176 00:10:32,690 --> 00:10:34,910 We'd like to thank you for this opportunity 177 00:10:35,060 --> 00:10:37,880 to introduce you to this wonderful kingdom! 178 00:10:38,030 --> 00:10:40,180 Oh, well, the pleasure is all mine. 179 00:10:40,330 --> 00:10:42,780 And since we're not even from here ourselves, 180 00:10:42,930 --> 00:10:47,240 who better than us to let you know just how welcoming this place can be! 181 00:10:47,820 --> 00:10:51,540 Two, four, six, eight! Name a place that's really great! 182 00:10:51,690 --> 00:10:54,740 One, two, three, four! Keeps you coming back for more! 183 00:10:54,900 --> 00:10:58,460 Two, seven, nine, three! The place that we all wanna be! 184 00:10:58,610 --> 00:11:01,790 Four, three, two, one! The Crystal Empire, that's the one! 185 00:11:09,550 --> 00:11:12,830 I tell ya! I have travelled far and wide, 186 00:11:12,980 --> 00:11:15,800 but I have never ever been welcomed anyplace 187 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:18,400 in the fashion y'all have done here today. 188 00:11:18,550 --> 00:11:20,120 That's fantastic! 189 00:11:20,270 --> 00:11:23,090 Princess Cadance will be so glad to hear that! 190 00:11:23,240 --> 00:11:26,700 Honestly, I'm surprised she knows anything about me at all! 191 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:29,180 Of course she does! 192 00:11:29,330 --> 00:11:31,580 She's been looking forward to your visit for weeks! 193 00:11:31,730 --> 00:11:34,360 Oh, goody! Is she here? 194 00:11:35,370 --> 00:11:37,030 Where the heck is she, anyway? 195 00:11:37,180 --> 00:11:39,100 Wasn't she supposed to be here by now? 196 00:11:39,540 --> 00:11:41,370 Oh, that's alright. 197 00:11:43,390 --> 00:11:46,710 Maybe-- I'll just take my little run outside now. 198 00:11:49,310 --> 00:11:53,290 Or, if you like, we could give you a tour of the castle! 199 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:58,290 That way you could be learning and stretching all at the same time! 200 00:11:59,340 --> 00:12:03,130 A tour of the crystal castle... I'd love that a whole heap. 201 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:06,030 Dash! We've hardly ever even been here before! 202 00:12:06,180 --> 00:12:10,470 It's just another test! We gotta roll with it, remember? 203 00:12:11,300 --> 00:12:14,630 Lemme give the tour! I'lldoit, I'lldoit, letmeletmeletme! 204 00:12:15,660 --> 00:12:16,450 Fine. 205 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:19,950 You all start giving her the tour and I'll go see what's keeping Cadance. 206 00:12:26,680 --> 00:12:29,360 - Hello there! - Hello yourself. 207 00:12:29,510 --> 00:12:31,600 First hello of the day-- 208 00:12:37,710 --> 00:12:39,750 Wha-What are you doing here? 209 00:12:39,910 --> 00:12:41,310 We finished the welcome committee song 210 00:12:41,460 --> 00:12:43,360 and we just wanted to introduce Ms. Harshwhinny to-- 211 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:44,380 No, no! 212 00:12:44,530 --> 00:12:48,180 Princess Cadance isn't ready. Something's gone terribly wrong! 213 00:12:48,330 --> 00:12:51,200 - I need to speak to the Princess. - You can't! You musn't! 214 00:12:51,350 --> 00:12:52,780 She's in the middle of a delicate conditioning rinse 215 00:12:52,930 --> 00:12:55,400 that must go perfectly if there's to be any hope for her hair! 216 00:12:55,550 --> 00:12:58,060 Come on, how bad can it be? 217 00:12:58,210 --> 00:13:01,160 Imagine her mane turned into a porcupine. 218 00:13:02,260 --> 00:13:04,950 Please, I will bring her back from the brink of tragedy, 219 00:13:05,100 --> 00:13:06,710 but you have got to buy me some time! 220 00:13:06,860 --> 00:13:08,800 There's no other way! 221 00:13:08,950 --> 00:13:13,420 So, you see this here? This, um, this is, um... 222 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:15,710 a big, round room. 223 00:13:15,860 --> 00:13:19,070 It's known for its roundness. And bigness. 224 00:13:19,220 --> 00:13:22,710 And did I mention that it's... round? 225 00:13:22,860 --> 00:13:24,930 I think they call it a rotunda? 226 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:28,050 A small, confining, rotunda... 227 00:13:28,640 --> 00:13:31,450 Whatever. Round is round, am I right? 228 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:33,860 Easy, Pinkie, let's play this safe! 229 00:13:34,010 --> 00:13:37,160 We got her in a good mood, so let's not do anything to ruin that. 230 00:13:37,310 --> 00:13:40,690 You know... I love this sort of architecture, 231 00:13:40,840 --> 00:13:43,920 I detect a neo-gothic inspiration in the design, yes? 232 00:13:46,210 --> 00:13:48,040 Hey! Look at me! 233 00:13:53,920 --> 00:13:55,430 And not a moment too soon. 234 00:13:55,580 --> 00:13:57,510 Where's Cadance? Please tell me she's right behind you. 235 00:13:57,660 --> 00:13:59,730 There's a bit of a problem with her headdress. 236 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:01,000 How's it going here? 237 00:14:03,830 --> 00:14:06,360 I, uh, hate to be a bother, 238 00:14:06,510 --> 00:14:09,440 but the legs are cramping up on me with all this standing around... 239 00:14:10,190 --> 00:14:11,820 She's getting bored. 240 00:14:11,970 --> 00:14:13,910 And we have to buy Rarity some more time. 241 00:14:15,700 --> 00:14:18,160 I'll see if Shining Armor can come help. 242 00:14:18,310 --> 00:14:21,310 Can't one of you other ponies take over in the meantime? 243 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:23,440 I got this. 244 00:14:23,590 --> 00:14:25,360 Wanna stretch your legs, huh? 245 00:14:25,510 --> 00:14:28,240 Well, whatever you need, I'm sure we can provide. 246 00:14:28,390 --> 00:14:30,700 Let's just make our way to the castle's gymnasium. 247 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:33,030 Our tour will now be headed... 248 00:14:36,930 --> 00:14:38,380 this way. 249 00:14:38,840 --> 00:14:41,710 And we're walking, and we're walking... 250 00:14:51,960 --> 00:14:53,210 Twily! 251 00:14:53,310 --> 00:14:54,740 Hello there! 252 00:14:54,900 --> 00:14:57,130 Shining Armor, you've gotta help me. 253 00:14:58,870 --> 00:14:59,910 Everything okay? 254 00:15:00,060 --> 00:15:02,360 I left the other ponies behind giving the Games Inspector 255 00:15:02,510 --> 00:15:04,290 the worst castle tour ever. 256 00:15:04,440 --> 00:15:05,780 Come on, gang! 257 00:15:05,930 --> 00:15:08,490 Are we gonna gallop, or are we gonna trot!? 258 00:15:08,640 --> 00:15:09,930 Castle tour, huh? 259 00:15:10,080 --> 00:15:11,880 I'm pretty sure I can give you a hoof with that. 260 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:14,230 Let's move, move, move! 261 00:15:14,380 --> 00:15:15,740 Everything's gonna be okay. 262 00:15:15,900 --> 00:15:17,770 I know, I'm not worried. 263 00:15:19,260 --> 00:15:22,260 I'm not worried... it worked! 264 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:24,800 I'm outside! 265 00:15:26,270 --> 00:15:28,730 Feels so good to stretch the old legs! 266 00:15:28,880 --> 00:15:30,150 Uh, what the-- 267 00:15:30,300 --> 00:15:33,220 Turns out the crystal castle doesn't have a gymnasium. 268 00:15:33,860 --> 00:15:35,060 Watch it! 269 00:15:35,940 --> 00:15:37,530 Make her stop! 270 00:15:38,020 --> 00:15:41,660 Wait, that's the Games Inspector! Let her do her thing. 271 00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:43,960 Oh, these hooves! I'm outside! 272 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,940 - Why would she do that? - I have no idea. 273 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:50,010 But, that's why she's in charge of choosing who gets the Games, 274 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,330 and we're not. 275 00:15:56,670 --> 00:15:59,830 Oh, get me outside for a run! 276 00:15:59,980 --> 00:16:00,850 Look out! 277 00:16:01,890 --> 00:16:04,830 Yeah, okay, we need to stop her. 278 00:16:12,230 --> 00:16:15,640 Where's she going in such a hurry? 279 00:16:17,780 --> 00:16:20,820 Closer... closer... 280 00:16:20,970 --> 00:16:22,770 I think we've got her! 281 00:16:33,190 --> 00:16:35,800 Oh, that felt good! 282 00:16:35,960 --> 00:16:39,760 Nothing like a great run to shake the cobwebs off these old bones. 283 00:16:40,470 --> 00:16:41,970 Hey there, speedy. 284 00:16:42,690 --> 00:16:46,910 Ah, these wide open spaces y'all got here remind me of home. 285 00:16:47,060 --> 00:16:48,730 This is great! 286 00:16:48,880 --> 00:16:52,590 Oh! So you're... enjoying your visit? 287 00:16:52,870 --> 00:16:55,500 Well, I'm so... glad! 288 00:16:56,070 --> 00:17:00,110 Oh good golly, yes, I just love to travel and see new places. 289 00:17:00,260 --> 00:17:03,430 Such a beautiful spot you got here, too! 290 00:17:03,580 --> 00:17:07,160 Why... thank you so much! I'm Shining Armor. 291 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:09,460 The Prince! 292 00:17:09,910 --> 00:17:12,110 - What's going on? - From the looks of it, 293 00:17:12,260 --> 00:17:15,080 just locking up the games for the Crystal Empire is all. 294 00:17:15,450 --> 00:17:17,060 Ain't no thing. 295 00:17:17,400 --> 00:17:21,450 My oh my... I never met a Prince before... 296 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:23,730 I'm surprised. 297 00:17:23,880 --> 00:17:26,480 I'd think in your line of work, you'd meet princes all the time. 298 00:17:26,630 --> 00:17:27,730 Hardly. 299 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:31,310 Just an ordinary wild mustang from Mustangia 300 00:17:31,460 --> 00:17:33,310 here to enjoy a little vay-cay. 301 00:17:34,380 --> 00:17:37,510 Never thought I'd also be meeting royalty to boot. 302 00:17:39,280 --> 00:17:43,850 You are Ms. Harshwhinny, the Equestria Games Inspector, 303 00:17:43,850 --> 00:17:45,020 aren't you?! 304 00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:47,990 Inspector what-now? 305 00:17:49,140 --> 00:17:51,650 We got the wrong pony?! 306 00:17:52,620 --> 00:17:55,610 NOOOOOOOOOOO! 307 00:17:55,990 --> 00:17:59,170 I mean, YEEEEEEESSSSSSSS! 308 00:18:04,470 --> 00:18:07,830 Oh, please still be here... oh please oh please oh please... 309 00:18:08,310 --> 00:18:09,790 There's got to be another pony 310 00:18:09,940 --> 00:18:12,430 with flower print luggage around here somewhere... 311 00:18:13,030 --> 00:18:14,940 Except that there isn't! 312 00:18:15,090 --> 00:18:16,890 We've gotta find her before Cadance finds out 313 00:18:17,040 --> 00:18:18,610 what a mess we've made of things. 314 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:20,320 Okay, here's what we do. 315 00:18:20,470 --> 00:18:22,680 We split the Empire up into five sectors. 316 00:18:22,830 --> 00:18:24,530 Each of us search a sector. 317 00:18:24,690 --> 00:18:26,970 Well... Except for the spa. 318 00:18:27,120 --> 00:18:29,810 What's the point of checking there? That's where Cadance is. 319 00:18:29,960 --> 00:18:32,650 If Ms. Harshwhinny is there, well, then, game over, right? 320 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:38,280 Every city and empire wants to host the Equestria Games! 321 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:41,550 So, I have to go through all the big phony-baloney song and dance, 322 00:18:41,710 --> 00:18:44,410 though of course, I'm never getting the real inside scoop. 323 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:49,320 Oh, golly I've been having a swell time since I got here! 324 00:18:49,470 --> 00:18:52,080 I'm actually thinking of extendin' my stay. 325 00:18:52,230 --> 00:18:55,550 And what exactly has made your visit so special? 326 00:18:56,550 --> 00:18:58,780 Gosh, where to start? 327 00:19:01,030 --> 00:19:02,340 There she is! 328 00:19:02,490 --> 00:19:03,510 We're in luck! 329 00:19:03,660 --> 00:19:06,390 I don't think either of them knows yet that the other one's here! 330 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:11,270 Wonderful news, look! 331 00:19:11,420 --> 00:19:13,350 Princess Cadance, better than new! 332 00:19:14,120 --> 00:19:16,170 Princess Cadance? 333 00:19:16,320 --> 00:19:18,120 So, this is where you've been! 334 00:19:18,270 --> 00:19:19,740 I will have you know 335 00:19:19,900 --> 00:19:23,080 this is by far the worst welcome I've had in all my years! 336 00:19:23,230 --> 00:19:25,130 I-I can't believe it... 337 00:19:25,280 --> 00:19:26,670 What was wrong with your welcome? 338 00:19:26,820 --> 00:19:28,640 There wasn't one! 339 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:30,590 What is going on? 340 00:19:32,160 --> 00:19:35,460 Princess, we gave our welcome to the wrong pony. 341 00:19:36,070 --> 00:19:37,960 Left the right one waiting at the station, 342 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:40,930 and completely ruined everything. 343 00:19:43,120 --> 00:19:44,990 Cinnamon bun? 344 00:19:45,810 --> 00:19:47,320 When I was a little filly, 345 00:19:47,460 --> 00:19:51,310 I wanted so badly for Cloudsdale to win the Equestria Games. 346 00:19:51,460 --> 00:19:53,530 But, it didn't happen. 347 00:19:53,660 --> 00:19:55,560 So I thought I could make up for that disappointment 348 00:19:55,710 --> 00:19:58,820 by helping the Crystal Empire win the chance to host the Games. 349 00:19:58,970 --> 00:20:02,380 But it looks like I ruined your chances instead. 350 00:20:02,530 --> 00:20:03,960 Not so fast, speedy. 351 00:20:04,780 --> 00:20:08,660 I just finished hearing about how this pony was just treated to the warmest, 352 00:20:08,810 --> 00:20:12,350 finest, most fabulous reception she ever had. 353 00:20:12,500 --> 00:20:13,530 Darn tootin'! 354 00:20:13,690 --> 00:20:16,210 Courtesy of these fine ponies right here. 355 00:20:16,360 --> 00:20:19,400 Which, in my expert opinion, amounts to the first ever 356 00:20:19,550 --> 00:20:22,260 unvarnished, unrehearsed, and unbiased appraisal 357 00:20:22,410 --> 00:20:25,800 of a potential host of the Equestria Games. 358 00:20:25,960 --> 00:20:28,010 Which can only mean one thing... 359 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:31,570 The next host of the Equestria Games is... 360 00:20:31,710 --> 00:20:34,030 the Crystal Empire! 361 00:20:34,280 --> 00:20:35,640 We did it! 362 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:38,030 Congratulations, crystal ponies! 363 00:20:45,060 --> 00:20:47,420 You know, it feels good to help others 364 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:49,760 get something you always wanted but never had. 365 00:20:49,910 --> 00:20:52,360 Almost as good as getting it yourself. 366 00:20:52,560 --> 00:20:54,210 Almost. 367 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:57,420 We'll still be able to come back here and watch the games when they're played. 368 00:20:57,560 --> 00:21:00,070 You're right. That'll rock! 369 00:21:03,560 --> 00:21:04,840 Oh, my goodness. 370 00:21:04,990 --> 00:21:07,140 All aboard! 371 00:21:07,710 --> 00:21:09,550 Bummer Spike had to miss out on all this. 372 00:21:09,700 --> 00:21:11,160 He woulda' had fun here. 373 00:21:11,310 --> 00:21:14,920 I'm sure he's having a great time watching all the critters back at home. 374 00:21:15,070 --> 00:21:16,920 Think he's still got a handle on things? 375 00:21:18,220 --> 00:21:20,360 If he's staying calm and collected, 376 00:21:20,510 --> 00:21:23,320 I bet he's doing a terrific job as a leader. 377 00:21:26,750 --> 00:21:28,650 You all hear that?