She explains to Spike that he's going through the molt, a point all dragons experience, and warns him about another symptom, his body giving off an odor that could draw predators. Twilight is horrified upon seeing this for the first time. The ponies discover that Sandbar has been hiding the other students at the Castle of the Two Sisters in the Everfree Forest, where they rescue them from being attacked by a horde of. A talkative outcast Kirin named Autumn Blaze explains to Applejack that an argument between Kirin once caused them to turn into angry, fiery creatures called Nirik and burn down their village. Twilight Sparkle: Uh, I don't need to carry you anymore, do I? Reverting to Kirin form, she convinces the others that they can channel any anger they feel into non-destructive outlets.
They aggravate each other all night long, and the next day degenerates into an exchange of insults. The scavenger hunt goes underway afterwards, but Discord, manifesting as a ghost, sabotages it. Persuading Twilight to give them another chance, the two continue the trip by letting the other take the lead, which takes up more of their focus than teaching their students. Trivia The Roc originates from Persian mythology, and was featured in the classic tale: Sinbad the Sailor, and many media renditions or references to it. He gets off the guard by using his fire in the process. Rainbow Dash reluctantly accepts, and attempts to convince the grannies to rest in their hotel so she can have time for herself. Smolder has to literally spell it out for him to get the idea.
She gets fed up with his antics, and banishes Discord from the school grounds with her magic. Removing the artifacts, the spell is shut down and magic everywhere is restored. Twilight and Rarity begin to investigate, with Rarity taking classes and Twilight sneaking into the brothers' office to search for evidence that the school is a fraud. If you like dragons so much, come and get me! Afterward, Twilight assures Spike that she has no intention of getting rid of him, and promises to help him get used to his changes. There they learn that Twilight, Starlight, and Spike faked the theft to remind them of their friendship. Convinced that the non-pony students are dangerous, Neighsay immediately shuts the school down.
As the students begin cleaning up and Rainbow calls them in for questioning, they describe the way their respective cultures celebrate the holidays. Starlight Glimmer tries in vain to reconcile them, then receives word that a magical artifact has been stolen from the School of Friendship. Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and Spike chase the figure into the students' dormitory but do not see it leave, leading them to conclude that one of these six is responsible. He refuses to take off his disguise and quickly takes Pinkie Pie's place as a tour guide for the school to stay away from Rarity, fearing she'll reject him if she sees him like this. Recognizing that Rockhoof can serve as a living connection to Equestria's past, Twilight appoints him as the realm's Keeper of Tales.
They are portrayed as birds of prey big enough to carry off whole full grown elephants. Learning that Celestia has never been in a play despite her love of theater, Twilight offers her the lead role, to Celestia's glee. Unable to comprehend their relationship, Pinkie eventually becomes convinced that Maud prefers Mudbriar over her and flees to her family's rock farm in despair. The roc grabs Zecora before Spike can stop her, and Spike gives chase and ends up running into Rarity. After he does so, breaking her heart, Big Mac realizes he has only been letting out his frustrations and returns to her to have a proper conversation over their breakup.
A remorseful Neighsay returns control of the school to Twilight learning that non-ponies are equally capable of friendship. When he breaks out moments later, he has wings. After Cozy Glow apologizes to the Crusaders, Twilight withdraws their ban and gives them honorary diplomas, granting them positions at the school as official friendship tutors. Looks at his wings Did I just sprout wings? However, when Twilight wakes him up after he's slept in late, Spike finds his entire body now covered by stone scales and is extremely itchy. . When he visits Zecora for a solution, his smell unwittingly attracts a predatory that catches Zecora, and Rarity.
Lightning pressures her into doing an extremely dangerous, untested ramp jump on a rocket-powered scooter, but Rainbow saves her just in time and the scooter drags Lightning away into the sky. Mistaking the clones for their actual friends, the real ponies get into a heated argument when they eventually regroup. Smolder: That molt stench is a magnet for predators. Judging by retrospect to Zecora, Twilight Sparkle, and Rarity, it's about 50 feet in height with a wingspan of about 180 feet. However, the Mane 6 return and Twilight reveals that Discord created a fake friendship mission to send them away, but thanks Starlight for helping run the school. After a group of squirrels leads Applejack and Fluttershy to the flowers that Autumn used for the cure, the Kirin regain their voices and welcome Autumn back to the village. And, boy, has he grown.
Having overheard, Twilight thanks him for his honesty but says that he must still face punishment. There's more to it than just guarding treasure! His name is Thorax, and he's my friend! Rarity leaves after getting some medicine for her ears, and Zecora goes to look for Spike, only to discover him taking shelter from a giant roc that's been drawn to his odor. Spike: Dragons are scared of rocks? The Crusaders are unable to agree among themselvesâSweetie Belle arguing for the mountain's captivating landscape while Scootaloo favors the fun of swimming with the sea creaturesâwhich makes Terramar even more indecisive. Starlight realizes what she did to Discord was wrong in turning down his offer to help, and apologizes to him. Fan-favorite characters Maud Pie, Spike, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Queen Chrysalis and Discord return with exciting storylines and a whole lot of magic! Look at all of you.
Spike, his body intensely glowing and itching, quickly explains the situation and Twilight sets off to try to stop the roc with magic. Although Maud and Mudbriar are happy together, Pinkie fails to notice their similarities, finding Mudbriar's personality and quirks to be annoying and strange. Second era 2015-2019 The second era of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic started off by taking place after the events of the final episode of Season 4, where Twilight gained her own castle, and has since then, become the Princess of Friendship. Large portions of Season 8 focus upon 's newly-established School of Friendship, and its class of students representing six different creatures. Worse, he starts to uncontrollably breathe fire.
Spike becomes a puffer fish during the process. The students agree to give the school another chance after the ponies assure them things will be different. Later on, we learn that the Phoenix feathers she picked up have made her temporarily deaf. That she can't hear it coming is at least justified by her temporary deafness. Humongous birds of prey that can snack on a molting dragon like candy! At the school, Cozy Glow assumes the role of headmare at the school despite Twilight appointing Starlight. Twilight and the students accompany them for a practical demonstration, but neither shows much interest in the other's pursuits buckball and fashion and they get so annoyed with each other that they declare their friendship to be at an end. This makes her friends leave by her actions, but Spike decides to stay with Twilight despite what she did.