1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:03,168 ♪♪ 2 00:00:03,237 --> 00:00:05,170 I do appreciate you showing me the way 3 00:00:05,239 --> 00:00:07,105 to the phoenix's nests, Spike. 4 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:08,640 Anything for you, Rarity. 5 00:00:08,709 --> 00:00:11,010 Besides, I've been meaning to visit Pee Wee. 6 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:14,512 He really was an excellent pet. 7 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:16,515 I can't imagine why you set him free. 8 00:00:17,751 --> 00:00:20,085 Phoenixes aren't meant to be domesticated. 9 00:00:20,154 --> 00:00:22,254 Even in the wild, they like to keep to themselves. 10 00:00:23,557 --> 00:00:26,424 Well, they are beautiful. 11 00:00:26,493 --> 00:00:29,761 A few of their feathers will add just the right splash of color 12 00:00:29,830 --> 00:00:30,529 to my latest... 13 00:00:30,597 --> 00:00:31,863 Spike! What are you doing? 14 00:00:31,932 --> 00:00:34,165 Agh! Nothing. 15 00:00:34,234 --> 00:00:36,401 Is there something wrong with your face? 16 00:00:36,470 --> 00:00:37,769 [sigh] 17 00:00:37,838 --> 00:00:39,637 It's a stone scale. 18 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:41,239 It isn't magical or anything 19 00:00:41,308 --> 00:00:43,174 like the call of the Dragon Lord. 20 00:00:43,243 --> 00:00:47,513 It's just red and itchy and embarrassing. 21 00:00:50,484 --> 00:00:52,283 Oh, precious pants. 22 00:00:52,352 --> 00:00:54,819 That does look uncomfortable. 23 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:58,289 But even I get the odd blemish from time to time; 24 00:00:58,358 --> 00:01:00,192 it's nothing to be embarrassed by. 25 00:01:02,829 --> 00:01:05,296 You could pay Zecora a visit. 26 00:01:05,365 --> 00:01:07,565 She makes a cream that works wonders. 27 00:01:07,634 --> 00:01:09,401 Just don't get the shampoo. 28 00:01:11,338 --> 00:01:12,538 There's Pee Wee's parents! 29 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:15,807 But I don't see Pee Wee. 30 00:01:15,876 --> 00:01:17,509 Maybe he moved out. 31 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:19,544 Everypony has to leave the nest at some point. 32 00:01:19,613 --> 00:01:21,646 [whoosh] 33 00:01:21,715 --> 00:01:22,748 Pee Wee! 34 00:01:28,622 --> 00:01:29,454 OUCH! 35 00:01:29,523 --> 00:01:30,489 [squawk] 36 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:37,629 Perhaps you should pay Zecora a visit sooner rather than later. 37 00:01:37,698 --> 00:01:40,765 [sigh] I don't want anypony else to see this. 38 00:01:40,834 --> 00:01:45,104 Besides, I'm sure it'll clear up after a good night's sleep. 39 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:52,443 [snoring and murmuring] 40 00:01:52,512 --> 00:01:54,279 I can't believe you're still asleep. 41 00:01:54,348 --> 00:01:57,916 Ugh. Just five more minutes. 42 00:01:57,985 --> 00:02:00,585 [snoring] 43 00:02:00,654 --> 00:02:02,654 It's nearly noon and you promised to help me 44 00:02:02,723 --> 00:02:04,422 with my lecture for class today. 45 00:02:04,491 --> 00:02:07,592 Noon? Whoa. I slept like a rock. 46 00:02:07,661 --> 00:02:09,227 Which reminds me, all that sleep 47 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:10,728 probably cleared up my stone scale! 48 00:02:10,797 --> 00:02:12,263 [gasp] 49 00:02:12,332 --> 00:02:15,701 Um. On second thought, you can go back to sleep if you want. 50 00:02:18,472 --> 00:02:19,505 Aaaaaaaaah! 51 00:02:22,042 --> 00:02:25,543 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 52 00:02:25,612 --> 00:02:27,478 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 53 00:02:27,547 --> 00:02:29,147 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 54 00:02:29,215 --> 00:02:31,883 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 55 00:02:31,952 --> 00:02:33,652 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 56 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:36,421 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 57 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:38,223 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 58 00:02:38,292 --> 00:02:40,058 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 59 00:02:40,127 --> 00:02:42,561 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 60 00:02:42,630 --> 00:02:44,596 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 61 00:02:44,665 --> 00:02:46,864 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 62 00:02:46,933 --> 00:02:50,401 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 63 00:02:50,470 --> 00:02:52,638 ♪♪ 64 00:02:57,678 --> 00:03:00,378 ♪♪ 65 00:03:00,447 --> 00:03:02,480 Spike, what are you doing? 66 00:03:02,549 --> 00:03:04,782 Hiding. From my hideous face! 67 00:03:04,851 --> 00:03:07,785 I'm sure it feels terrible, but it's just a breakout. 68 00:03:07,854 --> 00:03:09,454 It's not the end of the world. 69 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:10,722 That's easy for you to say. 70 00:03:10,791 --> 00:03:13,525 Your face isn't covered in itchy red spots. 71 00:03:15,495 --> 00:03:17,328 I used to get terrible break outs, 72 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:20,732 anytime I had a final exam with Celestia, 73 00:03:20,801 --> 00:03:23,368 who probably never had a blemish her whole life. 74 00:03:25,005 --> 00:03:26,771 Well, I'm not in magic school. 75 00:03:26,840 --> 00:03:29,440 No, but these things can be stress-related, 76 00:03:29,509 --> 00:03:31,643 and you did spend yesterday with Rarity. 77 00:03:31,712 --> 00:03:35,446 Heh! What could possibly be stressful about that? 78 00:03:35,515 --> 00:03:36,581 [groan] 79 00:03:36,650 --> 00:03:37,715 You could try Zecora. 80 00:03:37,784 --> 00:03:38,583 She makes a cream that-- 81 00:03:38,652 --> 00:03:40,519 --works wonders. I've heard. 82 00:03:43,357 --> 00:03:44,556 But I'm not leaving the castle 83 00:03:44,625 --> 00:03:46,558 until my face is back to its adorable self. 84 00:03:47,761 --> 00:03:48,726 [grunt of pain] 85 00:03:48,795 --> 00:03:50,128 Fine... 86 00:03:50,196 --> 00:03:52,297 But you're still gonna help me practice my lecture. 87 00:03:52,366 --> 00:03:53,265 [groan] 88 00:03:54,835 --> 00:03:58,403 Ahem. The element of generosity and its importance in relation 89 00:03:58,472 --> 00:03:59,971 to the other Elements of Harmony. 90 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:00,838 [burp] 91 00:04:00,907 --> 00:04:02,007 [whoosh] 92 00:04:03,744 --> 00:04:04,842 [gasp] 93 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:06,911 My lecture! 94 00:04:06,980 --> 00:04:08,313 I don't know what happened. 95 00:04:08,382 --> 00:04:10,081 I just had a sudden case of-- 96 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:11,717 [whoosh] 97 00:04:13,387 --> 00:04:14,452 [whoosh] 98 00:04:14,521 --> 00:04:15,787 ...indigestion. 99 00:04:15,856 --> 00:04:17,655 I'm so sorry! 100 00:04:17,724 --> 00:04:19,657 Oh. That's OK. 101 00:04:19,726 --> 00:04:21,994 I'm sure I can rewrite the lecture from my notes. 102 00:04:23,063 --> 00:04:24,762 I have a lot. 103 00:04:24,831 --> 00:04:25,797 I can help you with... 104 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:28,900 Maybe you should leave the castle after all 105 00:04:28,969 --> 00:04:31,803 and go somewhere less... flammable? 106 00:04:31,872 --> 00:04:33,604 [sigh] 107 00:04:33,673 --> 00:04:40,411 ♪♪ 108 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:42,847 Hey there, not handsome. 109 00:04:42,916 --> 00:04:44,716 Rarity: Oh, Spike! 110 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:50,822 My, what a fetching ensemble you've put together. 111 00:04:50,891 --> 00:04:52,790 Very noir-esque. 112 00:04:52,859 --> 00:04:56,060 I believe Shadow Spade herself would approve. 113 00:04:56,129 --> 00:04:58,830 Uh... thanks. 114 00:04:58,899 --> 00:05:00,732 But I wonder if you wouldn't mind taking it off. 115 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:01,799 What? Oh, I, uh... 116 00:05:01,868 --> 00:05:04,635 [mumbling] 117 00:05:04,704 --> 00:05:05,670 Sorry? 118 00:05:05,739 --> 00:05:06,905 You'll have to speak up; 119 00:05:06,974 --> 00:05:09,741 my ears are a little bit clogged, or something. 120 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:11,809 It's just that I absolutely must have a model 121 00:05:11,878 --> 00:05:15,680 for my phoenix feather dress and nopony else is available. 122 00:05:15,749 --> 00:05:17,548 Sorry, Rarity, but I... 123 00:05:17,617 --> 00:05:22,653 I am super busy all day giving tours of the school. 124 00:05:22,722 --> 00:05:24,455 Pinkie Pie: Really? 125 00:05:24,524 --> 00:05:26,457 I thought I was giving tours today. 126 00:05:26,526 --> 00:05:27,158 Guess not. 127 00:05:27,227 --> 00:05:28,059 Free day! 128 00:05:28,128 --> 00:05:29,394 Whee! Whoo hoo! 129 00:05:29,463 --> 00:05:30,529 [boing boing boing] 130 00:05:34,768 --> 00:05:35,800 Class rooms are that way. 131 00:05:35,869 --> 00:05:36,701 Dorms are that way. 132 00:05:36,770 --> 00:05:38,669 Twilight's office is up there. 133 00:05:38,738 --> 00:05:39,738 This is a fountain. 134 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:43,508 Could you slow down a bit? 135 00:05:43,577 --> 00:05:45,977 We've come a long way to see the school. 136 00:05:46,046 --> 00:05:47,979 I don't wanna miss anything. 137 00:05:48,048 --> 00:05:49,647 Oh. Um, yeah. 138 00:05:49,716 --> 00:05:51,182 [grunting] 139 00:05:51,251 --> 00:05:52,984 Sorry. 140 00:05:53,053 --> 00:05:54,819 Is something wrong? 141 00:05:54,888 --> 00:05:57,855 What? Why? No! 142 00:05:57,924 --> 00:06:02,427 Do all the dragons at this school suffer from scale issues? 143 00:06:02,496 --> 00:06:03,428 [very hoarse] I don't know. 144 00:06:04,564 --> 00:06:05,763 What? 145 00:06:05,832 --> 00:06:08,166 [strained] I don't know. 146 00:06:08,235 --> 00:06:12,703 I'm sorry, did you say "fireworks show"? 147 00:06:12,772 --> 00:06:15,040 I said [shout] I DON'T KNOW. 148 00:06:29,556 --> 00:06:31,489 [shouting] THIS IS THE SCHOOL LIBRARY! 149 00:06:31,558 --> 00:06:34,792 IT'S ONE OF THE MOST SERENE SPOTS ON CAMPUS WHERE STUDENTS 150 00:06:34,861 --> 00:06:37,596 CAN SPEND TIME IN QUIET REFLECTION OR STUDY. 151 00:06:38,999 --> 00:06:40,731 WHAT! 152 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:43,000 Could you please stop shouting? 153 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:46,604 We're trying to do our homework and it's kind of distracting. 154 00:06:46,673 --> 00:06:47,839 WAS I SHOUTING? 155 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:49,608 [affirmative] 156 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:54,011 I have no idea what you're talking- 157 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:55,012 [burp] 158 00:06:55,081 --> 00:06:56,481 [whoosh] 159 00:07:00,086 --> 00:07:01,086 [gasps] 160 00:07:08,028 --> 00:07:09,728 [whoosh] 161 00:07:11,932 --> 00:07:13,264 If you're trying to hide, 162 00:07:13,333 --> 00:07:14,966 you need to do a better job. 163 00:07:15,035 --> 00:07:17,903 All I had to do was follow the smoke. 164 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:22,640 [hoarse] Leave me alone. 165 00:07:22,709 --> 00:07:23,841 What? 166 00:07:23,910 --> 00:07:28,079 Leave me alone. 167 00:07:28,148 --> 00:07:29,580 I can't under- 168 00:07:29,649 --> 00:07:32,750 Was that, "sleeves made of foam"? 169 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:35,686 I said leave ME ALONE. 170 00:07:35,755 --> 00:07:36,587 [gag] 171 00:07:36,656 --> 00:07:38,690 [whoosh] 172 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:41,225 [groan] 173 00:07:41,294 --> 00:07:42,593 [giggling] 174 00:07:42,662 --> 00:07:46,864 Wow! I have seen some pretty bad molts in my time, 175 00:07:46,933 --> 00:07:49,734 but yours takes the cake. 176 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:51,068 Molts? 177 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:52,269 The molt? 178 00:07:52,338 --> 00:07:55,706 Super painful stone scales, fire burps, 179 00:07:55,775 --> 00:07:58,109 uncontrollable volume shifts? 180 00:07:58,178 --> 00:08:00,044 It's all part of growing up dragon. 181 00:08:00,113 --> 00:08:01,078 Congrats! 182 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:01,812 [slap] 183 00:08:01,881 --> 00:08:02,914 Agh! 184 00:08:02,983 --> 00:08:04,583 Oh. Sorry. 185 00:08:09,656 --> 00:08:11,155 ♪♪ 186 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:13,624 No, no, no, no, no! The last time I grew up, 187 00:08:13,693 --> 00:08:15,627 I turned into a giant, greedy monster! 188 00:08:16,896 --> 00:08:18,596 Greed-induced bigness. 189 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:20,698 That's totally different. 190 00:08:20,767 --> 00:08:23,034 The molt is completely normal. 191 00:08:23,103 --> 00:08:24,969 Every dragon goes through it. 192 00:08:25,038 --> 00:08:27,872 Pretty soon you'll leave and strike out on your own. 193 00:08:27,941 --> 00:08:29,174 Why would I do that? 194 00:08:29,242 --> 00:08:32,643 Have you been living with ponies your whole life? 195 00:08:32,712 --> 00:08:33,744 Uh huh. 196 00:08:33,813 --> 00:08:34,945 Oh. 197 00:08:35,014 --> 00:08:37,848 Well, in the Dragonlands, a molter's loved ones 198 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:39,917 kicks them out at the first stone scale. 199 00:08:39,986 --> 00:08:41,819 What? Why? 200 00:08:41,888 --> 00:08:44,021 I think it's biological. 201 00:08:44,090 --> 00:08:46,324 We call it the "Molt Effect". 202 00:08:46,393 --> 00:08:49,026 I haven't even told you about the smell. 203 00:08:49,095 --> 00:08:49,894 Smell? 204 00:08:49,963 --> 00:08:50,595 [sniffing] 205 00:08:50,664 --> 00:08:51,228 Agh! 206 00:08:51,297 --> 00:08:52,263 Yeah. 207 00:08:52,331 --> 00:08:54,265 I mean, I loved my brother and all, 208 00:08:54,334 --> 00:08:57,768 but one whiff and I was all, "See ya!" 209 00:08:57,837 --> 00:08:59,203 [sniff sniff] 210 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:00,905 Speaking of which... 211 00:09:00,974 --> 00:09:02,140 Wait! 212 00:09:02,209 --> 00:09:03,908 Does the Molt Effect happen to ponies, too? 213 00:09:03,977 --> 00:09:05,243 [gasp] 214 00:09:05,312 --> 00:09:07,278 Twilight already asked me to leave the castle today. 215 00:09:07,347 --> 00:09:09,280 If she kicks me out, where am I going to live? 216 00:09:09,349 --> 00:09:11,282 I'm too young to grow up! 217 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:14,919 I'm sure you'll find a nice hoard of gems to guard 218 00:09:14,988 --> 00:09:17,021 or a village to terrorize, 219 00:09:17,090 --> 00:09:19,090 though now that dragons and ponies are friends, 220 00:09:19,159 --> 00:09:21,225 I guess that's off the table. 221 00:09:21,294 --> 00:09:23,995 So no creature is gonna want to be around me? 222 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:25,696 Oh, I didn't say that. 223 00:09:25,765 --> 00:09:27,231 That molt stench is a magnet for 224 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:31,135 predators, Tatzlwurms, Hydras, Rocs. 225 00:09:31,204 --> 00:09:32,903 Dragons are scared of rocks? 226 00:09:32,972 --> 00:09:36,374 R-O-C-S. Rocs. 227 00:09:36,443 --> 00:09:38,409 Humongous birds of prey that can snack 228 00:09:38,478 --> 00:09:41,846 on a molting dragon like candy. 229 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:44,248 [hoarse] So, Twilight's kicking me out and the only creatures 230 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:47,151 who don't find me disgusting want to eat me? 231 00:09:47,220 --> 00:09:49,086 Seriously, I heard none of that. 232 00:09:49,155 --> 00:09:51,422 TWILIGHT'S KICKING ME OUT AND THE ONLY CREATURES 233 00:09:51,491 --> 00:09:54,692 WHO DON'T FIND ME DISGUSTING WANT TO EAT ME? 234 00:09:54,761 --> 00:09:55,694 CONGRATS! 235 00:09:56,896 --> 00:09:59,230 HEY! IS THIS THE SHOUTING CLOSET? 236 00:09:59,299 --> 00:10:00,931 BECAUSE I'VE GOT A FREE DAY 237 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,602 AND I AM TOTALLY UP FOR SOME SHOUTING! 238 00:10:04,337 --> 00:10:05,803 [sniff sniff] 239 00:10:05,872 --> 00:10:08,272 Also, where is that brussels sprouts covered in cotton candy 240 00:10:08,341 --> 00:10:09,373 smell coming from? 241 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:12,743 Because it is really interesting. 242 00:10:12,812 --> 00:10:17,448 ♪♪ 243 00:10:17,517 --> 00:10:18,883 I didn't know where else to go. 244 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:21,452 I can't take the chance that Twilight will kick me out. 245 00:10:21,521 --> 00:10:23,288 You aren't feeling any molt effects, are you? 246 00:10:24,424 --> 00:10:26,224 [gag] 247 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:29,460 When it comes to break outs, I've seen all circumstances. 248 00:10:29,529 --> 00:10:36,133 But as for the molt smell, let's not take any chances. 249 00:10:36,202 --> 00:10:39,303 ♪♪ 250 00:10:39,372 --> 00:10:40,838 [sigh] 251 00:10:40,907 --> 00:10:43,040 Is there anything you can do to cure me? 252 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,710 The ailments you have aren't something to cure. 253 00:10:45,779 --> 00:10:49,180 The molt's a condition that dragons endure. 254 00:10:49,249 --> 00:10:52,183 But if anypony sees, or smells me right now, 255 00:10:52,252 --> 00:10:55,186 they'll be so grossed out, they'll avoid me forever! 256 00:10:55,255 --> 00:10:58,322 Perhaps we can lessen this strange molt-effect, 257 00:10:58,391 --> 00:11:01,859 The smell is the most likely cause I suspect. 258 00:11:01,928 --> 00:11:04,462 [quiet] It's all so embarrassing. 259 00:11:04,531 --> 00:11:08,099 I know you are speaking but I can't hear a thing. 260 00:11:08,168 --> 00:11:11,202 Are you talking about teaching asparagus to sing? 261 00:11:11,271 --> 00:11:14,005 I said it's EMBARRASSING. 262 00:11:17,143 --> 00:11:20,311 If the goal is to not have your friends all depart, 263 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:23,347 Perhaps your volume is where we should start. 264 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:24,381 [stomach rumbling] 265 00:11:24,450 --> 00:11:25,282 Oh, no... 266 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:26,217 [gag] 267 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:29,954 [whoosh] 268 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:31,122 [groan] 269 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:35,025 Rarity: Zecora? Hello? Are you there? 270 00:11:35,094 --> 00:11:37,528 I CAN'T LET RARITY SEE ME LIKE THIS. 271 00:11:37,597 --> 00:11:39,264 PLEASE DON'T LET HER KNOW I'M HERE. 272 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:42,066 [knocking] 273 00:11:42,135 --> 00:11:43,200 [door opens] 274 00:11:43,269 --> 00:11:44,502 OH, DEAR. 275 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:48,272 I'M TALKING EVEN LOUDER THAN I THOUGHT, AREN'T I? 276 00:11:48,341 --> 00:11:51,208 I have volume concerns today by the scores, 277 00:11:51,277 --> 00:11:54,178 but it seems that I'm ready to help you with yours. 278 00:11:54,247 --> 00:11:58,415 I'M SORRY. I CAN'T SEEM TO HEAR ANYTHING. 279 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:03,020 I WAS HOPING YOU COULD HELP. 280 00:12:03,089 --> 00:12:05,356 I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED. 281 00:12:05,425 --> 00:12:09,260 ONE MINUTE I WAS SEWING PHOENIX FEATHERS ONTO A DRESS 282 00:12:09,329 --> 00:12:13,297 AND THE NEXT, I COULDN'T HEAR MY OWN VOICE. 283 00:12:13,366 --> 00:12:17,401 Ah, the feathers of that bird can affect pony's ears. 284 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:21,105 It's a magic ailment I've treated for years. 285 00:12:21,174 --> 00:12:22,840 I ONLY KNOW YOU'RE TALKING 286 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:25,009 BECAUSE YOUR MOUTH IS GOING UP AND DOWN. 287 00:12:25,078 --> 00:12:26,277 [sigh] 288 00:12:26,346 --> 00:12:27,878 [sniffing] 289 00:12:27,947 --> 00:12:29,013 [cough] 290 00:12:29,082 --> 00:12:30,481 Agh! Oh, goodness! 291 00:12:30,550 --> 00:12:32,516 I hope that incredibly pungent odor 292 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:36,086 belongs to some sort of magical curative! 293 00:12:36,155 --> 00:12:40,491 I HOPE YOU'RE NOT BUSY, BUT I MUST HAVE MY HEARING BACK. 294 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:43,427 IT TURNS OUT THAT I TALK TO MYSELF WHILE I SEW 295 00:12:43,496 --> 00:12:47,598 AND WITHOUT THAT CONVERSATION, I SIMPLY CAN'T THINK! 296 00:12:47,667 --> 00:12:51,068 It's a simple cure and the directions are clear, 297 00:12:51,137 --> 00:12:54,939 just one or two drops in each of your ears. 298 00:12:55,275 --> 00:12:57,041 Oh, thank you! 299 00:12:57,110 --> 00:12:58,376 You're an ear saver. 300 00:12:58,445 --> 00:13:02,947 OH! AND WHILE I AM HERE, DO YOU HAVE ANY BLEMISH CREAM? 301 00:13:03,016 --> 00:13:05,983 SPIKE IS HAVING SOME SCALE ISSUES. 302 00:13:06,052 --> 00:13:08,353 Spike: YOU HAVE NO IDEA. 303 00:13:10,556 --> 00:13:12,089 I think I heard something. 304 00:13:12,158 --> 00:13:15,359 YOUR CURE IS WORKING ALREADY! 305 00:13:15,428 --> 00:13:18,529 The cream that you want is just over here, 306 00:13:18,598 --> 00:13:23,601 It's a popular potion for all creatures this year. 307 00:13:23,670 --> 00:13:25,203 Ah, thank you, Zecora. 308 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:33,377 I DON'T MEAN TO BE RUDE, 309 00:13:33,446 --> 00:13:37,382 BUT I DO THINK YOUR HUT COULD USE AN AIRING OUT. 310 00:13:39,452 --> 00:13:44,388 Rarity's gone, there's no need to hide, 311 00:13:44,457 --> 00:13:47,391 [sniff] Agh! 312 00:13:47,460 --> 00:13:52,296 Though I wonder if we should continue outside? 313 00:13:52,365 --> 00:13:55,099 Can't treat your symptoms down there on the ground. 314 00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:57,902 It's safe to come out, there's no ponies around. 315 00:13:57,971 --> 00:13:59,436 I'm not hiding from ponies. 316 00:13:59,505 --> 00:14:01,572 I'm hiding from that! 317 00:14:01,641 --> 00:14:03,574 ♪ [adventure music] ♪ 318 00:14:03,643 --> 00:14:04,508 [screech] 319 00:14:04,577 --> 00:14:06,878 ♪♪ 320 00:14:10,283 --> 00:14:12,316 [screech] 321 00:14:12,385 --> 00:14:13,818 [crash] 322 00:14:13,886 --> 00:14:16,954 Did I forget to mention the molt smell attracts predators? 323 00:14:17,023 --> 00:14:19,490 That's something that would have been quite nice to know, 324 00:14:19,559 --> 00:14:22,426 But it's not worth discussing right now, we should go! 325 00:14:22,495 --> 00:14:24,295 [screech] 326 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:25,230 [crash] 327 00:14:26,466 --> 00:14:28,232 [screech] 328 00:14:28,301 --> 00:14:31,702 ♪♪ 329 00:14:31,771 --> 00:14:32,803 It's only after me! 330 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,572 I'll lead it away while you get help! 331 00:14:37,143 --> 00:14:39,510 This way birdy, bird! 332 00:14:39,579 --> 00:14:42,080 Molting dragon over here! 333 00:14:47,286 --> 00:14:49,653 OK, maybe this wasn't a good plan! 334 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:53,123 You can't hide in a tree, you have to come down, 335 00:14:53,192 --> 00:14:56,060 We stand a much better chance on the ground! 336 00:14:57,697 --> 00:14:58,629 [shout] 337 00:14:58,698 --> 00:14:59,697 ZECORA! 338 00:14:59,766 --> 00:15:01,532 Bring her back! 339 00:15:01,601 --> 00:15:03,001 Agh! 340 00:15:05,204 --> 00:15:07,104 [screech] 341 00:15:07,173 --> 00:15:08,172 [panting] 342 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:09,307 [thud] 343 00:15:09,375 --> 00:15:11,342 Oh, Spike, what are you doing here? 344 00:15:11,411 --> 00:15:13,377 Rarity, you have to get out of here; 345 00:15:13,446 --> 00:15:15,212 there's a giant Roc trying to eat me. 346 00:15:15,281 --> 00:15:16,313 It's got Zecora! 347 00:15:16,382 --> 00:15:17,181 Yes. 348 00:15:17,250 --> 00:15:18,483 What? 349 00:15:18,551 --> 00:15:21,986 I WAS JUST AT ZECORA'S, BUT I'M HEADING BACK. 350 00:15:22,055 --> 00:15:24,722 I CAN'T READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 351 00:15:24,791 --> 00:15:29,593 DOES THIS SAY TWO DROPS ONCE A DAY, OR ONE DROP TWICE A DAY? 352 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:32,563 Rarity, there's no time! We have to get help! 353 00:15:32,632 --> 00:15:36,567 YES, MY EARS ARE COMPLETELY CLOGGED! 354 00:15:36,636 --> 00:15:39,370 WHY SPIKE, YOUR STONE SCALES LOOK WORSE! 355 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,039 OH, HERE, I PICKED UP JUST THE THING. 356 00:15:42,108 --> 00:15:43,073 [screech] 357 00:15:43,142 --> 00:15:47,177 [Rarity screams] 358 00:15:47,246 --> 00:15:51,181 Oh, I wish you'd escaped either claw of this bird, 359 00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:54,052 but the both of us trapped in the same one's absurd! 360 00:15:54,654 --> 00:15:55,520 WHAT? 361 00:15:57,423 --> 00:15:59,624 Let my ponies go! 362 00:16:03,629 --> 00:16:04,161 Whoa! 363 00:16:04,230 --> 00:16:05,362 [stomach growls] 364 00:16:05,431 --> 00:16:06,797 [whoosh] 365 00:16:06,866 --> 00:16:08,532 [Spike screams] 366 00:16:08,601 --> 00:16:09,467 Agh! 367 00:16:13,639 --> 00:16:15,340 Aaaaaah! 368 00:16:17,243 --> 00:16:20,677 [pained groans] 369 00:16:20,746 --> 00:16:23,747 Spike? What are you doing? 370 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:26,383 If my stone scales didn't itch so much 371 00:16:26,452 --> 00:16:28,152 and we weren't in immediate danger, 372 00:16:28,221 --> 00:16:31,656 this would be really embarrassing. 373 00:16:32,158 --> 00:16:32,823 Danger? 374 00:16:32,892 --> 00:16:34,125 [bird screeches] 375 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:43,534 I was headed to Zecora's to get some cream for your scales. 376 00:16:43,603 --> 00:16:45,769 I had no idea you were... 377 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:48,439 About to be eaten by a giant predator 378 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:50,207 attracted to my molt smell? 379 00:16:50,276 --> 00:16:51,408 Molt smell? 380 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:52,743 [screech] 381 00:16:52,812 --> 00:16:54,745 Rarity screams: Twilight! 382 00:16:54,814 --> 00:16:56,380 Was that Rarity? 383 00:16:56,449 --> 00:16:57,948 And Zecora. 384 00:16:58,017 --> 00:17:00,350 I tried to save them, but it's all I can do to stop scratching 385 00:17:00,419 --> 00:17:03,154 long enough to dive out of the way when that bird attacks! 386 00:17:04,790 --> 00:17:08,759 [zaps] 387 00:17:08,828 --> 00:17:11,595 THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I'VE BEEN IN THE CLUTCHES 388 00:17:11,664 --> 00:17:15,632 OF A HORRIBLE GIANT CREATURE, BUT IT DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER! 389 00:17:15,701 --> 00:17:16,768 [sobbing] 390 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:27,244 Ah! Finally! 391 00:17:27,313 --> 00:17:29,446 I didn't think that itching would ever stop. 392 00:17:29,515 --> 00:17:35,652 [crackling] 393 00:17:35,721 --> 00:17:36,753 What's happening? 394 00:17:36,822 --> 00:17:38,623 I can't mo-- 395 00:17:42,395 --> 00:17:47,731 [zapping in the distance] 396 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:51,235 [crackling] 397 00:17:51,304 --> 00:17:58,309 ♪♪ 398 00:17:59,345 --> 00:18:01,612 What just happened? 399 00:18:01,681 --> 00:18:03,914 Did I just sprout wings? 400 00:18:03,983 --> 00:18:06,350 I JUST SPROUTED WINGS! 401 00:18:06,419 --> 00:18:13,424 [zapping and screeching] 402 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:17,161 [gasp] I've gotta help them! 403 00:18:17,230 --> 00:18:20,631 ♪♪ 404 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:22,100 Whoa! 405 00:18:25,438 --> 00:18:26,570 [thud] 406 00:18:26,639 --> 00:18:28,172 [panicked shouts] 407 00:18:33,813 --> 00:18:35,113 Oops! 408 00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:39,883 Spike? How did you get wings? 409 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:41,051 I don't know! 410 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,121 But they're pretty aweso--WHOOOAAHHHH! 411 00:18:45,992 --> 00:18:46,790 [snap] 412 00:18:46,859 --> 00:18:49,359 [screech] 413 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:51,261 Do you think you can fly up and distract him 414 00:18:51,330 --> 00:18:53,364 while I work on freeing Zecora and Rarity? 415 00:18:58,971 --> 00:19:00,704 Hey, giant chicken! 416 00:19:00,773 --> 00:19:03,807 If you like dragons so much, come and get me! 417 00:19:03,876 --> 00:19:04,575 [screech] 418 00:19:04,644 --> 00:19:05,510 [snap] 419 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:13,984 Greetings. 420 00:19:14,053 --> 00:19:14,885 [screech] 421 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:15,752 [snap] 422 00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:17,754 [rumbling] 423 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:18,755 [whoosh] 424 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:20,424 [Rarity screams] 425 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:21,425 SPIKE! 426 00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:34,404 I know that the molt produced surprising things, 427 00:19:34,473 --> 00:19:38,976 but I'm glad that the last was a new pair of wings! 428 00:19:39,045 --> 00:19:42,379 YES, AND ALSO I'M GLAD YOU'VE GOT WINGS. 429 00:19:42,448 --> 00:19:44,381 This is amazing. 430 00:19:44,450 --> 00:19:46,383 I didn't know if you'd ever get wings. 431 00:19:46,452 --> 00:19:47,884 I'm so happy for you. 432 00:19:47,953 --> 00:19:49,820 Does it have something to do with this "molt" 433 00:19:49,889 --> 00:19:50,821 you were talking about? 434 00:19:51,590 --> 00:19:54,558 [sigh] It's what's been going on with me. 435 00:19:54,627 --> 00:19:56,493 The break out, the fire burps. 436 00:19:56,562 --> 00:19:59,763 The molt is when dragons get older and start to change. 437 00:19:59,832 --> 00:20:02,633 I wish I could stop it, but I can't. 438 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,468 I should go. 439 00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:07,971 Go? What are you talking about? 440 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:11,041 In the Dragonlands, families make molters leave home. 441 00:20:11,110 --> 00:20:13,010 It's called the Molt Effect. 442 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:16,480 Well, this isn't the Dragonlands and Molt Effect or no, 443 00:20:16,549 --> 00:20:19,016 I don't want you going anywhere. 444 00:20:19,085 --> 00:20:20,684 But I'm growing up. 445 00:20:20,753 --> 00:20:22,953 What if something even worse happens? 446 00:20:23,022 --> 00:20:26,523 You're supposed to grow up, but you'll always be you. 447 00:20:26,592 --> 00:20:29,393 And whatever happens, we'll get through it together. 448 00:20:32,598 --> 00:20:37,000 Woohoo! Yeah! Look at me! Let's go home! 449 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:40,437 Uh, I don't need to carry you anymore, do I? 450 00:20:40,506 --> 00:20:41,705 You have wings. 451 00:20:41,774 --> 00:20:42,640 They are new! 452 00:20:42,708 --> 00:20:44,408 And I don't wanna overdo it. 453 00:20:44,477 --> 00:20:46,009 [groan] 454 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:49,746 ♪♪ 455 00:20:49,815 --> 00:20:52,816 I can't believe you thought any of us would send you away 456 00:20:52,885 --> 00:20:55,952 because of some silly "Molt Effect". 457 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:59,089 Even if the symptoms were slightly unsettling, 458 00:20:59,158 --> 00:21:01,892 and let's face it, the odor wasn't pleasant, 459 00:21:01,961 --> 00:21:03,827 nopony would stop caring for you 460 00:21:03,896 --> 00:21:06,063 just because you were getting older. 461 00:21:06,132 --> 00:21:07,898 Everypony goes through changes. 462 00:21:07,967 --> 00:21:10,634 Sometimes change can be wonderful. 463 00:21:10,703 --> 00:21:14,071 Like being able to model for any length of dress. 464 00:21:14,140 --> 00:21:14,972 [giggle] 465 00:21:15,041 --> 00:21:17,607 A bit higher darling, please. 466 00:21:17,676 --> 00:21:20,410 I'm glad to help, Rarity, but don't you think there's 467 00:21:20,479 --> 00:21:23,580 wonderful things about flying that don't involve dresses? 468 00:21:23,649 --> 00:21:25,115 Of course, darling. 469 00:21:25,184 --> 00:21:28,685 Flying will also be beneficial for you to help me with gowns, 470 00:21:28,754 --> 00:21:30,120 frocks, robes, shifts, skirts, minis, maxis. 471 00:21:30,189 --> 00:21:31,789 [groan]