[gurgling]
[bright music]
-[rumbling] -[exclaiming]
-Are you okay, Misty? -Oh yeah! I'm just…
-[rumbling] -Oh!
…still finding my balance!
The Mare Stream can take some getting used to!
At least we're taking you on a secret surprise adventure!
Are you excited?
Oh yeah! Definitely! Uh so um… what is it?
We are going… to Zephyr Heights for the annual Equestria Cutie Blossom Bash!
-You'll love it. -[cheering]
Cutie Blossom Bash? What is that?
It's only the cutest springtime celebration of all that is fresh and new.
I'm talking flowers, blossoms, bunnies, fashion.
The looks you will see, Misty. The looks.
But more importantly, it's an official ceremony and celebration
for all of the ponies that have gotten their new Cutie Marks that year.
-A day of honor. -Yeah. And it's kinda cool
how we're finally combining the tradition we've all grown up with.
[exclaiming] I love the Blossom Bash!
It's so springy!
See? I've already crafted seven flower corsages.
I only need to make a few hundred more.
-A few hundred?! -Yeah! For all the ponies
who are going to cheer you on!
[cheering]
Oh wow. Okay. It'll be okay.
I can just avoid all those other ponies, right?
[inhaling] I'll just keep my head down and blend in.
It'll be smooth sailing. Yup.
[thunder crashing]
Quick, turn!
[Zipp] I got this.
[all sighing]
Uh… oh no.
I just jinxed the whole "smooth sailing" thing, didn't I?
[gulping]
♪ Hey you've gotta let it glow ♪
♪ You've gotta let it shine ♪
♪ Oh let's make our mark together ♪
♪ Just riding on forever ♪
♪ Just keeps on getting better better better ♪
♪ Hey ♪
♪ Everypony everywhere ♪
♪ You can feel it in the air ♪
♪ Find your spark and just glow and shine ♪
♪ Make a mark that you can share ♪
♪ Hoof to heart you know we care ♪
♪ Oh ponies come on ♪
♪ Let's all unite ♪♪
♪ So put your hooves up high 'Cause we're feeling alright ♪
♪ Everyday is awesome in the Maretime Bay ♪
♪ So put your hooves up Put your hooves up ♪
♪ Everything is gonna be okay ♪♪
[sighing]
Thinkin' about Sparky again?
Yeah. Ever since his run-in with Opaline, he's been so tired.
I didn't wanna drag him all the way to Zephyr Heights, but I miss him.
Well, at least he's resting with Grandma Figgy!
[birds chirping]
[snoring]
[Grandma Figgy] Oh…
You're right. Grandma is the best at making anypony feel better.
See? Sparky is in great hooves!
You just gotta get your mind off things.
I know how we can do that! Let's go around and share
our Cutie Marks stories with Misty! I'll go first.
[Sunny] Back when I was a little filly, I didn't have many friends.
But, my dad always said,
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
and sell it to raise money for the library."
So I did! My lemonade was a hit!
I sold almost every cup right away.
But two ponies wanted the last one.
They started arguing, but then I stepped in to help.
They realized they were fighting for no reason!
That's when my Cutie Mark appeared!
My dad told me it's because I helped those ponies put aside their differences.
He was so proud. That spring, I got to trot the stage
in our Cutie Blossom Bash.
[giggling] Ah, it's one of my favorite memories.
Mmm, now I want lemonade.
-Me next! My story-- -Well, technically our story.
…starts back home in Z.H.
[Zipp] Before we had magic, I was always crunching numbers
trying to figure out exactly how Pegasi could fly again.
But one day, I had this epic breakthrough moment!
I could tell that I was so close to flying. It felt amazing.
And sure, it was scary, but no other Pegasus had tried it before me.
-[cheering] -[exclaiming]
[Zipp] It was awesome!
That's the day I got this lil' wonder-bolt!
[clears throat] And don't leave out what happened next.
[Pipp] Watching my sister soar, I'd never seen anything like it!
She was so courageous! And that gave me the confidence
to perform, for the first time, ever.
[singing]
♪ Make your mark ♪
♪ It's your spark ♪
♪ Your Cutie Mark ♪
♪ Oh yeah ♪♪
-Pipp? -Pipp!
[all] Hurray!
Hey, that's cute! I'm using it.
[upbeat music]
[Queen Haven] Oh yay!
[blowing her nose]
[chuckling]
Kinda stole the spotlight there, sis.
It's not my fault! You were the one who was so inspiring!
You look like you're about to burst, buddy.
Wanna tell yours?
[gasping] Do I!
[Hitch] I was playing hoofball on the beach with some colts
when this filly asked to join us.
But they wouldn't let her play! They just kept shouting…
No fillies allowed!
-[dramatic music] -[filly crying]
[Hitch] So I did what any decent pony would do.
I ditched the meanies and played with her!
And then… I got my mark!
Because the only peace of mind is to be kind.
My turn! Oh! So, it all begins back in Bridlewood, during the days of Yore,
on the eves of the Translucent Moonstone Moon…
[echoing herself]
Doodle-oodle-loodle-oodle-loo… Flashback!
[Izzy] There was this really sad-looking junk pile in the middle of our forest
that just kept growing and growing.
But I didn't see it as "junk".
I saw it as stuff that just needed some love!
I remade everything into a big teapot statue!
Then, everypony saw that maybe they'd judged the junk a little too harshly.
Hey, thanks! [giggling]
I'm just a Unicorn that loves recycling!
Uni… cycling. Unicycling! [gasping]
[Izzy] And then, bam! I got my mark.
[giggling] Yay!
Wow, great stories!
But um… they all ended with a big event
where you had to stand in front of a lot of ponies?
Yep! Now it's your turn to do the same.
And it's going to be the biggest, most-grand one yet!
[gasping] Look!
[epic music]
[laughing]
There's so many ponies here!
Be brave, Misty.
I don't wanna ruin anything for them!
I can do this.
Aren't you so thrilled?
Um! It's all so new. [chuckling nervously]
My angels! You've arrived!
I was so worried, I nearly had to send Cloudpuff to track you down again!
I'm thrilled to have you here, but I'd be lying if I didn't say
-I'm a teensy bit stressed. -[thunder striking]
-A problem with the crystals again?! -Oh stars, no.
It's just spring showers. But if it rains, then everything will be ruined!
-I can most certainly help with that. -Me too. We're problem-solving pros!
-Really? You'd do that for me? -Of course. We promise to make sure
this event runs seamlessly and that everything is as right as rain.
uh… or not-rain, in this case.
Ah, thank hoofness! Follow me.
Here you'll find our giant springtime floral arrangements,
-as well as our baby duck nursery. -[baby ducks chirping]
Oh, and our Zephyr "Bites" appetizers!
Clever, huh? I didn't come up with that one. Cloudpuff did!
What do you think, girls? I am devoted to making this
the best Cutie Blossom Bash ever,
especially for your darling new friend, Misty.
Guards! Prepare for Misty's Cutie Mark debut.
This is going to be one fun-packed, pony-filled social event!
-Yes! -Woohoo!
[cheering]
You're gonna be so great! This is fun!
Yay?
Come on, Misty! Woo! [laughing]
[upbeat music]
[epic music]
Hmm… We could go a little brighter, don't you think, dear?
You're so right, Mom.
-Hey. Is something bothering you? -[gasping]
Oh… uh… I'm just worried about what's going on back home.
-I mean, back at Opaline's! -Oh, we understand.
Luckily, we have more Cutie Blossom activities that focus entirely on you!
That should get your mind off it! Help me with the baskets?
[barking]
Okay, so I was lying a little about what's bothering me!
But it's sort of true. Opaline probably knows I'm gone
and is already plotting her evil revenge against me.
[Opaline] Gone… gone!
No, no… How is this possible?!
The ultimate price must be paid.
I can't believe she's missing!
Gertrude! Where are you, Gertrude?
My favorite manebrush. She's so precious to me!
I must find her. [groaning]
Mom, Mom! Look at me!
If I sing to the tree, Mom, will it grow faster?
Oh, there's an idea! Let's try, shall we?
[all] Aww!
I remember your Cutie Blossom Bash like it was yesterday.
I just wanna pick them up and squeeze them! Ah.
We were so cute.
You still are.
What's up, Misty?
Um… It's just that… most ponies get their Cutie Marks when they're young.
Because that's when the magic of their personality…
And their Luminessence!
…starts to shine.
But, because of Opaline, I never got to shine until now.
That means not only will I be in front of everypony, but…
[dramatic music]
[indistinct chatter]
I'm gonna be the oldest pony here.
Alrighty, Zipp. Perimeter checked.
The throne room looks airtight and safe from rain!
That's great, Sheriff, but what about…
The fact that the Blossom Bashers will have to trot outside
to get from the palace to the stage, potentially ruining their perfect outfits
-in the puddles and downpour? -Yeah.
We need rainboots! And umbrellas! And fast!
Misty! We didn't even know it was possible a pony your age
could get a Cutie Mark for the first time. It's so cool!
-[gasping] -Would you like to join us?
Glory and Peach Fizz are here to celebrate my new Cutie Mark with me.
Look!
It's awesome, Seashell!
-It is time! -Time? For what?
Don't worry! You can stick with me!
[epic music]
Welcome to the Cutie Blossom Bash Eve Dinner Soiree!
You got this!
I am so honored to have you all here in Zephyr Heights
for our first Cutie Blossom Bash together!
From Pegasi to Unicorns to Earth Ponies,
every one of you has reached an important milestone in your journey
to become your best, most authentic selves.
It's time to go out and make your mark on Equestria!
But first, please enjoy this incredibly fancy springtime feast!
Psst! That's the wrong fork.
Oups.
Oh no!
[laughing]
[grunting]
-I am so sorry! -It's okay, darling, it happens.
Now as per tradition, it's time to introduce yourselves to one another
and tell us about your Cutie Mark. Misty, why don't you start?
What, oh, um… me?!
Uh, yeah. I'll go first.
So, um… My name is Misty.
Misty Brightdawn, and uh, my Cutie Mark is a butterfly.
-[chuckling] -[gasping]
[gasping]
Uh… That's it.
My dear, you also have to tell everypony why you think it's a butterfly.
Oh! And um… uh… because… Um…
Uh… heh, because…
Oh, ah, I dropped my fork.
This is so awkward!
I have no public speaking skills.
My only friend before this was a pile of junk named Madame Taffytail!
Opaline was right. Maybe I'm not cut out for this world.
My name is Seashell and my Cutie Mark is… a shell!
Because I'm a pony who's as unique as every shell on the beach is!
-Wonderful, that was lovely, dear! -[exclaiming]
-Yay, Seashell! -Alright!
[cheering]
[sighing]
-[grunting] -[clattering]
First, those five little ponies thwart me and all my brilliant plans,
and now, I can't even find my manebrush.
And I swear, something else is missing.
Miss… Miss… Mis-ty!
Yes! Where is that sad excuse for a pony?
Still pouting in her room after our defeat, no doubt.
How long has she been up there? A few hours? Days? That's odd.
But I also don't care. Misty fails all the time!
She'll be back down soon, begging me to give her a Cutie Mark like always.
[scoffing] So silly, that girl.
To believe I' d ever actually do that!
[laughing]
-[horn playing melody] -Ah!
What? What is it?! Are we under attack?!
No, Misty! It's your big day!
The Cutie Blossom Bash! Yippee! Time to get ready.
Aren't you buzzing?! [exclaiming]
Buzzing… with nerves!
[Izzy] Flower corsages! Get your flower corsages!
Hoofmade by me, Izzy, of course! Smells great!
[sniffing] Like flowers!
[thunder crashing]
Don't worry, everypony!
There's no way we're letting it rain on this parade.
Wait, there's a parade?!
Why didn't anypony tell me?
Um… I may be able to fashion a float quickly, but I will need
a tube of glue, 5014 gummy bunnies and a--
No, it's just an expression!
What we mean is we've got this festival of fun under cover!
We also have critter deputies on duty to make sure nopony slips.
And trottie-talkies! Because… Well, because trottie-talkies are cool.
We've taken every precautionary measure. So now, we wait.
It'll be here any minute. Kenneth. You take charge!
-When it rains, you know what to do! -[twittering]
[twittering]
Well. At least I look pretty. Pretty terrified.
[gasping]
-Wow! Misty! -Oh my hoofness!
Misty! You are the picture of spring!
A vision in florals, an ode to the beauty of the butterfly!
[gasping] You're gonna stick out.
In a good way.
[exclaiming] Here it goes.
[epic music]
[gasping]
[laughing]
Ah!
I can't do this. It's all too much.
-[Sunny] What? -[Izzy] No!
-[all gasping] -What?
[Misty] Wait! I need to confess something.
-I knew it! -[Misty] It's not about Opaline, Zipp.
This is about… me.
The truth is I… can't go out there!
What, is it the outfit? We can change it!
No, no! It's perfect. It's all perfect.
But ever since I got here, I haven't felt… comfortable.
All these ponies and all this fuss over me.
-Wait, you don't like that? -No.
All this Cutie Blossom Bash stuff has made me feel so not me.
I may be smiling, but this is what I really feel like.
Oh wow, yeah. That, that looks unhappy.
I don't wanna trot across that stage with all those eyes on me.
I don't want the spotlight! I just wanna be Misty.
But if I don't pretend, then everypony will know the truth about me.
That I'm… shy.
Oh, Misty. We just wanted to celebrate your new Cutie Mark!
I know I should be proud of it and I am, but I don't wanna do this.
I've been so scared to tell you because you were all so excited.
I'm sorry. I should've been honest.
I've ruined everything!
Misty… You haven't ruined anything at all.
We are the ones who should be sorry.
We got so caught up in trying to make this moment special for you,
we forgot to ask along the way if this is what you even wanted.
That's what good friends would've done.
Thank you for understanding.
I'm still learning about friendship.
-[Izzy] And so are we. -Every day.
Maybe we can celebrate in another way?
[applause]
[indistinct chatter]
And next we have… Seashell!
[cheering]
[giggling]
[cheering]
Thank you, ponies.
For the first time in a long time, I feel… happy.
Probably about as happy as Seashell feels right now.
This is the best moment of my life!
Okay. Talked to Mom. She's totally cool with it.
-Yes! -Cool with… what?
A special surprise. That we promise doesn't involve any other ponies,
preparations, or primping. Just us!
[epic music]
[gasping]
Hey!
This is the place from the video!
It's beautiful.
But why are we here?
We wanted to do something cool to mark your big day, in a small way.
This is one of the saplings I've been singing to,
I mean, nurturing for a while.
And now it's yours.
It represents you growing into the pony you were meant to be.
Now your sparkle can take roots! Woo!
Like mine!
And mine.
So… what do you say?
I love it!
It'll be a long time before my tree catches up to yours!
Maybe it doesn't have to…
♪ Just plant the seed To be who you wanna be ♪
♪ Because the magic It lives within you and me ♪
♪ It takes time to grow And to learn on your own ♪
♪ The transformation is beginning ♪
♪ Butterflies don't get their wings Over the night ♪
♪ It all takes time ♪
♪ Birds don't just wake up and fly ♪
♪ It comes from deep inside ♪
♪ Find your light ♪
♪ Let it, let it glow You got it, got it, go ♪
♪ Find your light ♪
♪ You got it, got it, go Everypony can grow ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Everypony can grow ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Everpony can grow ♪♪
[Misty] Whoa. Look at that!
[laughing]
That's it! That's why my Cutie Mark is a butterfly!
It's because I have the power to change,
to transform my own destiny. That's me.
But there's one more thing I've been wanting to tell you.
And yes, this time it does have to do with Opaline, Zipp.
Bah, I knew it!
Opaline hasn't been defeated yet. Not even close.
[gasping] That can't be true.
You saw what happened in the lair!
Yes. But she's more powerful than you know.
And now, she has Sparky's dragonfire magic, too.
Opaline won't stop until she has all the power of Equestria!
-But I think I know how to help. -How?!
It'll be hard to guess her next move. Opaline is unpredictable and mysterious.
Except to somepony who knows her, somepony who can be near her.
[gasping] Misty, no!
Yes. I have to go back to Opaline and pretend to be on her side.
-[exclaiming] -It's the only way.
Twilight Sparkle's enchanted invisibubble
can only keep Opaline out of Equestria for so long!
I can act as a double-agent by giving you all the information I learn.
That does not feel like the safest option, Misty.
-I agree. You can't go! -It is risky.
But this is what I want to do, what I can do to help.
At least now, I'll have best friends to get me through.
We'll be by your side. Always.
[cheering]
[thunder rumbling]
Ah! My mane!
[laughing]
[sighing]
[groaning]
[door opening]
Oof, there you are!
I'm behind on my scheming.
I've had all these ideas and nopony to take notes.
-Obscene! -Sorry, Opaline, I was--
What's this?
[groaning]
And what has happened to your mane?!
It's all purple and pink and… different.
[moaning with disgust]
Uh… Oh, heh…
That! Yeah, I…. fell into a flower bush!
An enchanted one, grown with Earth Pony Flora magic!
It instantly changed my mane, ugh!
Those cursed ponies got me again!
Ugh, you clumsy girl.
Now, chop-chop! I have plots to plan.
You're by my side. And I won't let you down.
[Opaline] Misty!
[♪♪]
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