WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:13.920 --> 00:00:16.630 You're in for such a treat tonight Pound & Pumpkin 00:00:16.630 --> 00:00:19.620 This is one of my favorite stories like... ever ! 00:00:19.620 --> 00:00:23.620 It's all about the mysterious merponies that live under the sea ! 00:00:23.620 --> 00:00:25.030 Shall we get started ? 00:00:25.840 --> 00:00:27.150 Once upon a time... 00:00:28.970 --> 00:00:32.040 Long ago, before the creation of Equestria 00:00:32.040 --> 00:00:35.140 there was a vast cloud kingdom called Skyvale 00:00:35.140 --> 00:00:38.130 It was the single-largest pegasus kingdom in the world 00:00:38.130 --> 00:00:41.980 and it produced the weather for all neighboring earth and unicorn kingdoms 00:00:41.980 --> 00:00:45.860 The pegasi worked tirelessly creating rainbows, wind 00:00:45.860 --> 00:00:49.940 and rain-clouds that would then be traded away in exchange for food 00:00:49.940 --> 00:00:53.090 The city itself hovered over a great blue ocean 00:00:53.090 --> 00:00:56.240 so that it could use the water for weather production 00:00:56.240 --> 00:01:01.300 Ships of food and supplies had to sail over this ocean to reach Skyvale 00:01:01.300 --> 00:01:05.120 However, over a short span of time less and less ships 00:01:05.120 --> 00:01:07.310 were able to reach their destination 00:01:07.310 --> 00:01:10.760 Surviving sailors told tales of mystical singing voices 00:01:10.760 --> 00:01:13.280 that would lure the supply ships to their doom, 00:01:13.280 --> 00:01:16.580 sinking to the bottom of the ocean crew and all 00:01:16.580 --> 00:01:20.560 Scholars and skeptics ruled these tales as myths denying knowledge 00:01:20.560 --> 00:01:23.020 of any known creature able to pull off such a feat 00:01:23.020 --> 00:01:25.950 Unbeknown to the pony world above, 00:01:25.950 --> 00:01:30.630 an underwater city called Aquatica lay directly beneath the pegasi 00:01:30.630 --> 00:01:33.700 It was inhabited by all the creatures of the ocean, 00:01:33.700 --> 00:01:36.210 including the fabled merponies 00:01:36.210 --> 00:01:41.220 The wise and benevolent King had forbidden his subjects to swim to the surface world 00:01:41.220 --> 00:01:44.420 lest they be caught by the pony races above 00:01:44.420 --> 00:01:47.060 He feared those ponies would invade his kingdom 00:01:47.060 --> 00:01:50.900 and take their resources for their own greedy purposes 00:01:50.900 --> 00:01:55.960 This, however, did not stop the curiosity and adventurous spirit of the King’s daughter 00:01:55.960 --> 00:01:56.970 Partiel 00:01:56.970 --> 00:02:00.130 Against her father’s wishes, she would swim to the surface 00:02:00.130 --> 00:02:02.850 to learn of the world she was forbidden to see 00:02:02.850 --> 00:02:05.200 One particular afternoon, 00:02:05.200 --> 00:02:09.240 Partiel made the journey towards the surface in search of something special 00:02:09.240 --> 00:02:12.370 Her faithful friend Floundershy followed nervously, 00:02:12.370 --> 00:02:15.220 despite her growing anxiety of being caught 00:02:15.220 --> 00:02:18.160 Partiel are you sure we should be going this way? 00:02:18.160 --> 00:02:20.050 Somepony might see us… 00:02:20.050 --> 00:02:23.300 Floundershy cautioned, darting her eyes as she swam 00:02:23.300 --> 00:02:26.460 Ah you’re just being a scared-y fins Floundershy! 00:02:26.460 --> 00:02:31.530 Besides, I have to find something special for Maud Cod’s birthday, remember? 00:02:32.860 --> 00:02:37.890 Get it? Maud COD because cod is type of fish! 00:02:37.890 --> 00:02:43.040 I know but… you never know what might be lurking… waiting for us! 00:02:43.040 --> 00:02:46.200 I thought you loved all kinds of fish and animals? 00:02:46.200 --> 00:02:50.830 Oh, I do! I love sea stars and… sea sponges… 00:02:50.830 --> 00:02:53.920 and Nemo… and even a nice shark but… 00:02:53.920 --> 00:02:56.740 but have you SEEN an octopus trap its prey? 00:02:56.740 --> 00:03:01.090 All those arms… WHY DOES IT NEED ALL THOSE ARMS?! 00:03:01.090 --> 00:03:06.870 Hahaha you’re silly Floundershy, there’s no octupusususes here, 00:03:06.870 --> 00:03:09.250 come on! It’s not much farther! 00:03:09.250 --> 00:03:12.300 Partiel giggled at the silliness of her friend’s phobias 00:03:12.300 --> 00:03:14.510 and continued towards the surface 00:03:14.510 --> 00:03:19.270 It wasn’t long before she broke through the waves smiling at the sunlight overhead 00:03:19.270 --> 00:03:24.180 Ahhhhh nothing like breathing in the dry salty air 00:03:24.180 --> 00:03:27.920 I guess that means the pony part of me still has air-type lungs 00:03:27.920 --> 00:03:30.720 and the fish part of me has gills… 00:03:31.700 --> 00:03:34.650 I can breathe from my flank?! 00:03:35.200 --> 00:03:39.530 Let’s try to not question the logistics of merpony anatomy, Pinkie 00:03:39.530 --> 00:03:45.780 Ugh you’re one of THOSE narrators? Sayin’ big ole icky words I can’t understand 00:03:45.780 --> 00:03:48.690 What are you, a Twilight wanna-be? 00:03:48.690 --> 00:03:51.890 Partiel scanned the waves looking for a little island that she wanted 00:03:51.890 --> 00:03:55.830 to visit in order to meet up with a strange sky-dweller friend 00:03:55.830 --> 00:03:58.360 Are you ignoring me? 00:03:58.360 --> 00:04:02.820 Oh Partiel, is that you darling? A familiar voice called 00:04:02.820 --> 00:04:05.330 Partiel smiled and swam to greet her friend; 00:04:05.330 --> 00:04:08.400 Floundershy trailing after her just beneath the waves 00:04:08.400 --> 00:04:10.860 I have a legitimate question and you just shirk me off just like that? 00:04:10.860 --> 00:04:13.390 Hang on Birdity. Hey! You! 00:04:13.390 --> 00:04:14.800 Don’t you ignore me! 00:04:14.800 --> 00:04:19.280 I have a legitimate question and you just shirk me off just like that? 00:04:19.900 --> 00:04:22.470 The other narrators warned me about you 00:04:22.470 --> 00:04:26.890 They said if you get out of line I can send you to the bad Pinkie corner 00:04:26.890 --> 00:04:29.020 But… but I’m the star! 00:04:29.020 --> 00:04:33.130 You can’t punish the star or the story won’t continue! 00:04:33.300 --> 00:04:38.580 Then I guess you’d better behave or Pound and Pumpkin will be very disappointed won’t they? 00:04:38.580 --> 00:04:42.730 You don’t play fair! … but that’s really smart 00:04:42.730 --> 00:04:46.730 I like you. We’re gonna get along just fine you and me 00:04:46.730 --> 00:04:50.210 Er… so… Partiel 00:04:50.210 --> 00:04:53.890 what brings you up here on this glorious day? 00:04:53.890 --> 00:04:56.550 Birdity asked. Birdity was a seagull, 00:04:56.550 --> 00:05:00.450 and the first and only friend of Partiel’s who lived above the ocean 00:05:00.450 --> 00:05:04.600 She would spin marvelous tales of her travels and show her little trinkets 00:05:04.600 --> 00:05:07.460 she had acquired from the ponies in the cloud kingdom 00:05:07.460 --> 00:05:09.860 I’m here for a super special reason! 00:05:09.860 --> 00:05:11.370 My sister’s birthday is today 00:05:11.370 --> 00:05:16.150 and I wanna get her something extra super duper amazingly specialrific! 00:05:16.150 --> 00:05:20.200 Won’t your father be suspicious if you bring her something from the pony world? 00:05:20.200 --> 00:05:24.080 Oh please, he doesn’t know his pearls from his dinglehoppers, 00:05:24.080 --> 00:05:25.490 how would he find out? 00:05:25.490 --> 00:05:28.500 Birdity smiled and displayed an array of gemstones 00:05:28.500 --> 00:05:32.150 she had collected over the years and stashed on her little island 00:05:32.150 --> 00:05:36.180 Alright, let’s see what I have here for your sister… hmmm… 00:05:36.180 --> 00:05:39.650 an emerald perhaps or a ruby 00:05:39.650 --> 00:05:42.340 I suppose it would depend on her colors 00:05:42.340 --> 00:05:46.720 Tell me, is she a ‘winter’ or a ‘summer’ it makes all the difference darling 00:05:46.720 --> 00:05:48.980 Ooo! That one that one! 00:05:48.980 --> 00:05:54.330 Partiel shouted, pointing her hoof at a dull and unremarkable stone that had washed ashore 00:05:54.330 --> 00:05:58.370 That? But that’s just… a rock 00:05:58.370 --> 00:06:00.260 Aren’t all of these rocks? 00:06:00.260 --> 00:06:07.400 Well, technically I suppose they could be classified as rocks but these are gemstones, 00:06:07.400 --> 00:06:11.300 far more valuable than any washed-up little pebble 00:06:11.300 --> 00:06:15.200 I thought you were looking for something a little more exotic 00:06:15.200 --> 00:06:18.410 Why bother coming to shore if you’re going to pick something 00:06:18.410 --> 00:06:21.580 that can be found anywhere in the ocean 00:06:21.580 --> 00:06:25.780 Nuh uh! This rock looks JUST like a seacake! 00:06:25.780 --> 00:06:28.030 You can’t find that on the ocean floor, 00:06:28.030 --> 00:06:32.900 it’s super-duperly special and Maud Cod is gonna love it! 00:06:32.900 --> 00:06:35.970 Can I have it Birdity? Can I Can I? 00:06:35.970 --> 00:06:39.700 Oh alright if you insist 00:06:39.700 --> 00:06:41.840 Thanks Birdity I-- 00:06:41.840 --> 00:06:45.590 Partiel started, but was cut off when she noticed a strange array of colors 00:06:45.590 --> 00:06:48.240 pass overhead from one cloud to the next 00:06:48.240 --> 00:06:53.420 Partiel had never seen a rainbow before and its beauty had left her speechless 00:06:53.420 --> 00:06:57.270 Oh my, looks as if the Prince is at it again 00:06:57.270 --> 00:06:59.500 The… Prince? 00:06:59.500 --> 00:07:04.900 Oh yes, the Pegasi Prince has a habit of taking the rainbows from production 00:07:04.900 --> 00:07:07.810 and flaunting them about when he flies 00:07:07.810 --> 00:07:10.290 It is rather lovely though, isn’t it? 00:07:10.290 --> 00:07:13.790 Rain-bow… that’s what that is? 00:07:13.790 --> 00:07:16.830 Partiel said reaching out her hoof in bewilderment 00:07:16.830 --> 00:07:20.210 Speak of the stallion, here he comes now 00:07:20.210 --> 00:07:26.930 The blue pegasus with a mane that matched the brilliance of the rainbows he carried was flying fast and freely overhead and… 00:07:27.910 --> 00:07:29.620 And what? AND WHAT? 00:07:30.720 --> 00:07:34.760 Do you mean to tell me the Prince is Rainbow Dash? Again? 00:07:35.040 --> 00:07:39.840 UM Excuse me, but THIS is Prince DASHIE, 00:07:39.840 --> 00:07:43.890 totally different Prince and a totally different story 00:07:43.890 --> 00:07:45.680 No, it’s Rainbow Dash, 00:07:45.680 --> 00:07:48.370 and she was already a Prince in Cindershy 00:07:48.370 --> 00:07:54.130 Look, I can’t go around making everypony think I’m a FlutterDash shipper, alright? 00:07:54.130 --> 00:07:56.430 It’s Prince DASHIE and she- 00:07:56.430 --> 00:08:00.870 I mean HE is TOTALLY different from that other Prince 00:08:00.870 --> 00:08:05.100 Okay so Rar-- er, ‘Birdity’ is a mare, 00:08:05.100 --> 00:08:09.970 ‘Floundershy’ is a mare, but ‘Prince Dashie’ is a stallion... 00:08:09.970 --> 00:08:12.060 Don’t question my logic! 00:08:12.060 --> 00:08:15.840 We’re all playing a role here, genders mean nothing! 00:08:15.840 --> 00:08:17.860 As the Prince flew, 00:08:17.860 --> 00:08:21.630 a colorful rainbow would follow like a streak of light in the sky 00:08:21.630 --> 00:08:23.820 Partiel could only catch glimpses of the Prince 00:08:23.820 --> 00:08:26.500 as he flew quickly from one cloud to another 00:08:26.500 --> 00:08:28.980 She sighed and put her hooves to her chest, 00:08:28.980 --> 00:08:31.070 looking down at it in confusion 00:08:31.070 --> 00:08:36.320 That’s strange… I feel all tingly inside… 00:08:36.320 --> 00:08:41.410 Partiel! Do you have feelings for the Prince? 00:08:41.410 --> 00:08:43.840 A mermare with a crush on a pegasus? 00:08:43.840 --> 00:08:47.570 How ridiculously… romantic! 00:08:48.800 --> 00:08:54.240 You must find a way to speak to him, you must! You must! You must! 00:08:54.240 --> 00:08:59.220 But… how? The pegasi live too far above the water to reach 00:08:59.220 --> 00:09:02.490 Love will find a way, won’t it Partiel? 00:09:02.490 --> 00:09:04.880 Ooo I’m so excited! 00:09:04.880 --> 00:09:08.500 Tell you what, why don’t you swim down and write him a letter 00:09:08.500 --> 00:09:11.240 and I’ll deliver it to the Prince myself! 00:09:11.240 --> 00:09:13.310 You’d do that for me? 00:09:13.310 --> 00:09:16.920 Of course darling! What else do I have going on? 00:09:16.920 --> 00:09:20.630 I’m an annoying-squawking little bird with no social standings 00:09:20.630 --> 00:09:22.270 Go on! Hurry home with you, 00:09:22.270 --> 00:09:24.700 and be back with that letter before sundown! 00:09:24.700 --> 00:09:29.810 Partiel squeed and dove back under the waves swimming as fast as her fins would take her 00:09:29.810 --> 00:09:33.760 Floundershy had to grip onto the base of Partiel’s tail just to keep up 00:09:33.760 --> 00:09:36.050 But what about your sister’s party? 00:09:36.050 --> 00:09:40.000 Floundershy said shakily as she was thrashed back and forth in the water 00:09:40.000 --> 00:09:42.630 Don’t worry Floundershy, I can do both! 00:09:42.630 --> 00:09:45.350 I’ll write the letter, give Maud Cod her present, 00:09:45.350 --> 00:09:48.530 and sneak back to the surface before sundown! 00:09:48.530 --> 00:09:50.880 You’ll… do… WHAT?! 00:09:50.880 --> 00:09:53.260 a new but familiar voice called 00:09:53.260 --> 00:09:57.080 Partiel gasped and stopped mid-swim inadvertently slinging 00:09:57.080 --> 00:10:01.260 Floundershy off her tail and into her crustaceous friend 00:10:01.260 --> 00:10:02.970 Sorry Twibastian 00:10:02.970 --> 00:10:06.850 Floundershy said swimming away from the crab to hide behind Partiel 00:10:06.850 --> 00:10:11.300 Did I hear you say you’ll sneak BACK to the SURFACE? 00:10:11.300 --> 00:10:14.560 Partiel, your father has STRICTLY forbidden you to-- 00:10:14.560 --> 00:10:18.140 But Twibastian, you don’t understand, 00:10:18.140 --> 00:10:20.040 it’s love! 00:10:20.040 --> 00:10:21.280 What?! 00:10:21.280 --> 00:10:25.650 Um… Partiel may have seen the pegasus Prince and um… 00:10:25.650 --> 00:10:28.730 she has kind of… a crush on him 00:10:28.730 --> 00:10:30.520 Oh it’s much more than that! 00:10:30.520 --> 00:10:34.660 I’m an impulsive teenager with single-minded determination to get what I want, 00:10:34.660 --> 00:10:37.780 and have set my sights on something that I can’t have 00:10:37.780 --> 00:10:40.000 It must be… fate! 00:10:40.000 --> 00:10:42.610 Partiel this has gone too far! 00:10:42.610 --> 00:10:46.170 If your father found out that I let you swim to the surface again 00:10:46.170 --> 00:10:49.020 he’d have my head! You’re coming with me right now 00:10:49.020 --> 00:10:52.470 and you’re never to speak of this nonsense again, understand? 00:10:52.470 --> 00:10:53.310 Ok 00:10:53.670 --> 00:10:55.170 Partiel said with a shrug, 00:10:55.170 --> 00:10:57.170 Giving up uncharacteristically soon 00:10:57.580 --> 00:11:00.370 I was done speaking about it anyway 00:11:00.370 --> 00:11:03.290 I'd much rather...SING!!!! 00:11:03.290 --> 00:11:04.070 Oh no 00:11:04.070 --> 00:11:05.200 Partiel! 00:12:37.680 --> 00:12:43.120 When Partiel returned to the Aquatican palace her cheerful disposition quickly faded 00:12:43.120 --> 00:12:47.210 as she was met with the disapproving glare of King Crankyton 00:12:47.210 --> 00:12:48.920 Where have you been? 00:12:48.920 --> 00:12:55.120 Just… finding a present for Maud Cod of course… hehe… 00:12:55.120 --> 00:12:58.580 Partiel said, placing the small stone in her sister’s hoof 00:12:58.580 --> 00:13:01.290 Maud stared at it incredulously 00:13:01.290 --> 00:13:05.950 Metamorphic, combination of granite and cloudcrete commonly found 00:13:05.950 --> 00:13:08.350 in the construction of pegasi dwellings 00:13:08.350 --> 00:13:10.220 PEGASI DWELLINGS? 00:13:10.220 --> 00:13:12.640 But look how it’s SHAPED! 00:13:12.640 --> 00:13:14.900 Doesn’t it look like a seacake to you? 00:13:14.900 --> 00:13:18.280 Partiel asked nervously trying to divert her father’s attention 00:13:18.280 --> 00:13:21.260 It looks like a rock. Thank you Partiel, 00:13:21.260 --> 00:13:22.320 I love it 00:13:22.320 --> 00:13:25.470 You went to the surface again, didn’t you?! 00:13:25.470 --> 00:13:27.580 W-well… I-I… 00:13:27.580 --> 00:13:33.040 She was only trying to find the right gift for Maud Cod your majesty Crankyton… sir… 00:13:33.040 --> 00:13:37.380 Floundershy said, attempting and failing to help the situation 00:13:37.380 --> 00:13:43.110 Partiel I have told you again and again NEVER to go to the surface world! 00:13:43.110 --> 00:13:48.110 They’re a greedy, vile, untrustworthy race only out for themselves! 00:13:48.110 --> 00:13:50.850 If they discovered we were beneath these waters 00:13:50.850 --> 00:13:53.600 merponies and creatures alike would be in danger! 00:13:53.600 --> 00:13:55.360 Don’t you understand that? 00:13:55.360 --> 00:13:58.310 But Doodle-daddy how do you KNOW they’re bad? 00:13:58.310 --> 00:14:00.190 Have you ever even MET one?! 00:14:00.190 --> 00:14:01.270 That’s enough! 00:14:01.270 --> 00:14:04.690 You will swim to your room and stay there for the rest of the night 00:14:04.690 --> 00:14:08.240 without joining the festivities of your sister’s birthday 00:14:08.240 --> 00:14:09.490 WHAT?! But… 00:14:09.490 --> 00:14:12.720 Twibastian! YOU will guard her in her room 00:14:12.720 --> 00:14:13.580 Me!? 00:14:13.580 --> 00:14:15.640 Is there a problem with that? 00:14:15.640 --> 00:14:18.150 No sir. No problem 00:14:18.150 --> 00:14:22.980 Good. I don’t want to hear another word about this surface nonsense ever again! 00:14:22.980 --> 00:14:27.110 King Crankyton exclaimed, pointing his hoof in the direction of the palace 00:14:27.110 --> 00:14:31.040 Partiel held back tears as she swam to her room in defeat 00:14:32.040 --> 00:14:36.030 While the uncertainty of the surface world was a danger to merponies, 00:14:36.030 --> 00:14:40.020 there was a far more present evil lurking under the waves 00:14:40.020 --> 00:14:46.490 Just outside Aquatica lived three dark and magical creatures known as the sirens 00:14:46.490 --> 00:14:51.220 Unlike regular merpony kind, these creatures harnessed a strange magic 00:14:51.220 --> 00:14:54.040 that allowed them to affect the pony world above 00:14:54.040 --> 00:14:59.040 Using their red crystals they would sing captivating songs to pony sailors, 00:14:59.040 --> 00:15:01.830 guiding their ships into the rocks to drown them 00:15:01.830 --> 00:15:06.790 Although some merponies were grateful that the sirens kept the land ponies at bay, 00:15:06.790 --> 00:15:11.290 King Crankyton feared their magic and banished them away from the city 00:15:11.290 --> 00:15:15.100 Over time, their home became littered with the debri of the ships 00:15:15.100 --> 00:15:20.000 they sank causing it to be named the Sunken Ship Graveyard 00:15:20.000 --> 00:15:24.020 The sirens kept to themselves and did not converse with many sea creatures; 00:15:24.020 --> 00:15:26.710 only those who dared to enter their domain 00:15:26.710 --> 00:15:31.460 Their magic allowed them to keep an eye on both pony and merpony worlds 00:15:31.460 --> 00:15:35.340 Until now, their efforts to achieve their goal had been futile 00:15:35.340 --> 00:15:39.040 However, the sudden romantic interest from the merpony Princess 00:15:39.040 --> 00:15:43.480 gave the sirens an opportunity too perfect to resist 00:15:43.480 --> 00:15:46.940 A merpony in love with a pegasus… 00:15:46.940 --> 00:15:49.650 the eldest siren Adagio Dazzle chuckled, 00:15:49.650 --> 00:15:53.200 gazing into an enchanted bubble that reflected an image of Partiel 00:15:53.200 --> 00:15:56.740 singing happily to her friends about her love for the Prince 00:15:56.740 --> 00:15:57.970 So what? 00:15:57.970 --> 00:16:01.410 Aria Blaze, the middle siren said uninterested 00:16:01.410 --> 00:16:06.240 This could be exactly what we need to finally take control of Skyvale 00:16:06.240 --> 00:16:09.590 I thought we just wanted Prince Dashie’s medallion thingy 00:16:09.590 --> 00:16:15.070 The youngest, Sonata Dusk asked obliviously bobbing her head in tune with Partiel’s song 00:16:15.070 --> 00:16:18.180 Duh, the medallion is what controls the weather 00:16:18.180 --> 00:16:21.600 And whoever controls the weather, controls Skyvale 00:16:21.600 --> 00:16:23.030 Oh yeah 00:16:23.030 --> 00:16:27.610 Our crystals combined with the Prince’s pendant will give us all the power 00:16:27.610 --> 00:16:33.630 we need to control every ship that dares set sail on our ocean 00:16:33.630 --> 00:16:36.700 Why do even bother sinking ships anyway? 00:16:36.700 --> 00:16:41.410 The fear we collect from the pony sailors is never enough to satisfy our hunger… 00:16:41.410 --> 00:16:45.120 what makes you think adding more shipwrecks will do anything? 00:16:45.120 --> 00:16:48.940 We can sink them all at once by conjuring up the greatest storm 00:16:48.940 --> 00:16:50.940 this planet has ever seen 00:16:50.940 --> 00:16:55.960 It’ll be so epic that fear will be struck in the hearts of all pony kind! 00:16:55.960 --> 00:16:59.600 Except the merponies, merponies don’t worry about storms 00:16:59.600 --> 00:17:03.640 Merponies don’t even have magic to steal Sonata 00:17:03.640 --> 00:17:04.960 Yeah they do! 00:17:04.960 --> 00:17:05.730 Do not! 00:17:05.730 --> 00:17:06.600 Do to! 00:17:06.600 --> 00:17:07.460 Do not! 00:17:07.460 --> 00:17:08.220 Do to! 00:17:08.220 --> 00:17:08.920 ENOUGH! 00:17:09.220 --> 00:17:12.900 Adagio screamed, effectively silencing the pair of them 00:17:12.900 --> 00:17:16.560 I want you two to follow that little mermare Princess… 00:17:16.560 --> 00:17:22.150 convince her that she might need a little help getting the pony of her dreams, 00:17:22.150 --> 00:17:23.880 for the right price 00:17:23.880 --> 00:17:26.590 And what exactly are YOU going to be doing? 00:17:26.590 --> 00:17:29.450 I’ll be conjuring up a spell of course, 00:17:29.450 --> 00:17:32.490 something we can use to trap that little Princess 00:17:32.490 --> 00:17:35.050 into doing what we need her to do 00:17:35.050 --> 00:17:39.840 I dream of living in the clouds and flying freely with him… 00:17:39.840 --> 00:17:41.310 Will you shut it already?! 00:17:41.310 --> 00:17:43.450 What? It’s catchy! 00:17:44.860 --> 00:17:47.450 While Partiel sulked and the sirens schemed 00:17:47.450 --> 00:17:52.470 Prince Dashie was in the sky struggling to pay attention to a very important lesson 00:17:52.470 --> 00:17:56.770 His mentor, Daring Duke was attempting to teach him how to use the Skyvale 00:17:56.770 --> 00:17:59.410 pendant to send storm clouds to the north 00:17:59.410 --> 00:18:01.350 Dashie! Are you listening? 00:18:01.350 --> 00:18:07.040 The royal pendant… blah blah blah... big responsibilities… yadda yadda 00:18:07.040 --> 00:18:10.740 Dashie said lounging on the cloud with his hooves behind his head 00:18:10.740 --> 00:18:13.560 That ‘blah blah blah’ is very important! 00:18:13.560 --> 00:18:15.400 You’re the Prince for Skyvale’s sake, 00:18:15.400 --> 00:18:18.420 and your father has given the pendant to you for a reason 00:18:18.420 --> 00:18:22.890 You and you alone have the power to send the weather across the world! 00:18:23.150 --> 00:18:26.870 Thanks mister exposition, I think I got that 00:18:26.870 --> 00:18:32.080 Daring Duke growled under his breath then attempted to regain his composure 00:18:32.080 --> 00:18:35.230 It’s very important that you check with the pegasi cloud keepers 00:18:35.230 --> 00:18:39.410 to make sure the right kinds of weather are sent to the right places 00:18:39.410 --> 00:18:43.020 The biggest problem you’re going to have is starting up the storm clouds 00:18:43.020 --> 00:18:44.880 What do you mean ‘starting up’? 00:18:44.880 --> 00:18:47.620 Doesn’t this magic do-hickey do all that? 00:18:47.620 --> 00:18:50.850 Yes, but only on a cloud-by-cloud basis 00:18:50.850 --> 00:18:53.330 After you use the pendant to send them on their way, 00:18:53.330 --> 00:18:57.040 it’s your duty to start the lightning and thunder for each storm cloud 00:18:57.040 --> 00:19:00.770 You have to be very careful, though, lightning is still unpredictable… 00:19:00.770 --> 00:19:02.990 are you sure you can handle this? 00:19:02.990 --> 00:19:06.560 Ah quit your worrying Dukey Do, I’ve been trained for this my whole life! 00:19:06.560 --> 00:19:08.870 When do I start? 00:19:08.870 --> 00:19:12.580 Right now。 We’re set to send this storm to the unicorns in the north, 00:19:12.580 --> 00:19:14.290 I’ll go with you this time so you can-- 00:19:14.290 --> 00:19:14.300 Ready set go! I’ll go with you this time so you can-- 00:19:14.300 --> 00:19:15.300 Ready set go! 00:19:15.300 --> 00:19:19.680 Prince Dashie announcing, zooming past Daring Duke in an array of colors 00:19:19.680 --> 00:19:22.380 You’ve been using the rainbows again to show off?! 00:19:22.380 --> 00:19:25.120 UGH... Dashie, we’ve talked about this! 00:19:26.340 --> 00:19:29.040 Meanwhile, under the waves Princess Partiel 00:19:29.040 --> 00:19:32.880 and Floundershy had managed to slip away from Twibastian’s watch 00:19:32.880 --> 00:19:35.650 As soon as she was sure she hadn’t been followed, 00:19:35.650 --> 00:19:39.090 she swam towards the surface hoping to see more rainbows 00:19:39.090 --> 00:19:42.400 and possibly a glimpse of her beloved Prince 00:19:42.400 --> 00:19:44.370 Floundershy didn’t protest this time, 00:19:44.370 --> 00:19:48.320 knowing that it was imperative they swim as quietly as possible 00:19:48.320 --> 00:19:53.600 Partiel could tell by the flashes of light above her head that a storm was brewing in the sky 00:19:53.600 --> 00:19:58.630 She frowned, knowing that a rainbow and her Prince wouldn’t be around for such poor weather 00:19:58.630 --> 00:20:01.790 She turned tail in defeat and resolved to swim home 00:20:01.790 --> 00:20:06.310 when she heard a mighty crack of thunder followed by loud splash 00:20:06.310 --> 00:20:12.690 Partiel looked in horror to see a slightly-charred and wounded Prince Dashie sinking in the ocean 00:20:12.690 --> 00:20:13.340 Dashie! 00:20:13.400 --> 00:20:15.780 Partiel shouted, swimming after him 00:20:15.780 --> 00:20:18.820 She didn’t hesitate, scooping up her Prince in her hooves 00:20:18.820 --> 00:20:21.170 and attempted to keep his head above the water 00:20:21.170 --> 00:20:22.260 Shouldering his weight, 00:20:22.260 --> 00:20:27.780 she swam towards the only piece of land she knew existed: Birdity’s island 00:20:27.780 --> 00:20:33.450 By the time she reached it, she slumped the Prince’s body on the sand and tried to catch her breath 00:20:33.450 --> 00:20:36.680 Wake up… please wake up! 00:20:36.680 --> 00:20:39.970 Partiel whispered, unsure how to help him breathe 00:20:39.970 --> 00:20:42.640 She shook him gently once, then again, 00:20:42.640 --> 00:20:45.010 pleading for him to open his eyes 00:20:45.010 --> 00:20:47.840 You have to wake up Dashie, you just have to! 00:20:47.840 --> 00:20:51.220 You can’t leave me...That’s not how the story goes! 00:20:51.220 --> 00:20:53.380 You’re supposed to be okay! 00:20:53.380 --> 00:20:56.080 Please Dashie you’re scaring me! 00:20:56.080 --> 00:21:00.600 Partiel continued to panic and ramble until at last Prince Dashie coughed 00:21:00.600 --> 00:21:03.830 and sputtered the water that had been in his lungs 00:21:03.830 --> 00:21:07.480 You’re okay! Oh Dashie you’re okay! 00:21:07.480 --> 00:21:15.520 Wha-what? Who… who are you… so… pretty... 00:21:15.520 --> 00:21:20.600 Dashie! Where are you? Dashie, answer me! 00:21:20.600 --> 00:21:23.090 Daring Duke called from somewhere in the sky 00:21:23.090 --> 00:21:27.250 Partiel gasped and dove back under the waves, not wanting to be caught 00:21:27.250 --> 00:21:30.050 Dashie! Hang on, I’m coming! 00:21:30.050 --> 00:21:33.920 Daring Duke cried with a mixture of relief and panic in his tone 00:21:33.920 --> 00:21:38.130 He landed on the beach near the Prince and pulled him further away from the water 00:21:38.130 --> 00:21:43.850 Who… who was that… that mare… 00:21:43.850 --> 00:21:46.580 she saved me… 00:21:46.580 --> 00:21:49.520 Hang on, Dashie! You’ll be alright 00:21:49.520 --> 00:21:52.480 Daring Duke said, pulling the Prince onto his back 00:21:52.480 --> 00:21:56.720 With some struggle he took off in flight towards the palace 00:21:56.720 --> 00:22:00.400 Partiel watched the exchange just below the water a few feet away 00:22:00.400 --> 00:22:03.330 Her mind was buzzing with the words he had said 00:22:03.330 --> 00:22:05.800 I don’t think he’s coming back, Partiel 00:22:05.800 --> 00:22:09.700 Floundershy said putting a fin on her friend sympathetically 00:22:09.700 --> 00:22:15.220 He said I was pretty, he looked so… happy 00:22:15.220 --> 00:22:21.470 Even though he almost died he… he looked at me like, like he loved me 00:22:21.470 --> 00:22:23.960 I can’t go on without him, Floundershy… 00:22:23.960 --> 00:22:26.690 I just have to know what he thinks of me! 00:22:26.690 --> 00:22:30.960 But… how? You don’t even know where he lives 00:22:30.960 --> 00:22:30.970 I guess that means you’ll have to fly there But… how? You don’t even know where he lives 00:22:30.970 --> 00:22:33.890 I guess that means you’ll have to fly there 00:22:33.890 --> 00:22:36.100 Partiel and Floundershy turned around sharply 00:22:36.100 --> 00:22:38.830 to see where the third unfamiliar voice had come 00:22:38.830 --> 00:22:41.430 Two strange merpony creatures had joined them, 00:22:41.430 --> 00:22:45.390 both looking friendly and still frightening at the same time 00:22:45.390 --> 00:22:46.700 Fly there? 00:22:46.700 --> 00:22:50.550 Well, that’s the only way you can get to Skyvale isn’t it? 00:22:50.550 --> 00:22:54.180 And it just so happens that we know how you can do it 00:22:54.180 --> 00:22:56.380 Who… who are you? 00:22:56.380 --> 00:23:00.850 Partiel asked cautiously, Floundershy hiding behind her fin in the process 00:23:00.850 --> 00:23:02.660 We’re the sirens of course 00:23:02.660 --> 00:23:04.960 You have heard of us, haven’t you? 00:23:04.960 --> 00:23:07.460 Well… yeah… 00:23:07.460 --> 00:23:11.620 Then you must know that we have access to some powerful magic 00:23:11.620 --> 00:23:14.740 And we’re totally willing to share it with you too! 00:23:14.740 --> 00:23:16.580 But… why? Partiel asked 00:23:16.580 --> 00:23:19.230 Follow us, we’ll explain it on the way 00:23:19.230 --> 00:23:23.570 the pair of sirens said, swimming away and expecting Partiel to follow 00:23:23.570 --> 00:23:26.800 I don’t think we should do it… let’s just go home 00:23:26.800 --> 00:23:31.390 But they said they can help… they said I could see my Prince again… 00:23:31.390 --> 00:23:33.670 Floundershy grimaced in disagreement 00:23:33.670 --> 00:23:36.980 Following her gut instinct, she slipped away from the Princess 00:23:36.980 --> 00:23:38.920 and the sirens when they weren’t looking 00:23:38.920 --> 00:23:43.330 She swam as quickly as her little fins would take her back towards Aquatica 00:23:45.390 --> 00:23:50.500 Come in, Princess. Adagio said, beckoning Partiel forward 00:23:50.500 --> 00:23:54.790 Partiel noted that they were in a particularly large sunken pony ship 00:23:54.790 --> 00:23:58.250 Spells and dangerous-looking objects lined the shelves, nooks, 00:23:58.250 --> 00:24:01.120 and crannies of what was once the captain’s quarters 00:24:01.120 --> 00:24:06.860 Wow… you REALLY have evil-bad-guy lair down to an art! 00:24:06.860 --> 00:24:11.230 My fellow sirens here tell me you have a bit of a problem… 00:24:11.230 --> 00:24:14.490 a pegasus problem to be exact 00:24:14.490 --> 00:24:19.950 I… I want to be a pegasus so I can fly up and find my Prince 00:24:19.950 --> 00:24:23.430 Well, we can certainly help you with that 00:24:23.430 --> 00:24:29.180 Adagio said, gathering magical supplies while the other sirens kept a close eye on Partiel 00:24:29.180 --> 00:24:32.320 You will? But… why? 00:24:32.320 --> 00:24:35.160 I don’t know what you’ve heard about us sirens, 00:24:35.160 --> 00:24:37.800 but I assure you it isn’t all true 00:24:37.800 --> 00:24:40.380 We’re merponies, just like you 00:24:40.380 --> 00:24:42.610 We just want to belong 00:24:42.610 --> 00:24:45.380 So… you’re not villains? 00:24:45.380 --> 00:24:48.310 You’re just… shy magical mermares 00:24:48.310 --> 00:24:53.020 who sink ships and happen to live in a really spooky graveyard? 00:24:53.020 --> 00:24:58.490 Nopony is ever harmed, the sailors merely fly away when the ship sinks… 00:24:58.490 --> 00:25:01.320 Or use their magic to teleport somewhere else 00:25:01.320 --> 00:25:06.020 Or flail about in the water and scream like little guppies because they never learned how to swim 00:25:06.800 --> 00:25:08.020 What? 00:25:08.020 --> 00:25:11.220 We only mean to protect the merponies 00:25:11.220 --> 00:25:15.340 Perhaps if the pegasus understood us poor sea creatures 00:25:15.340 --> 00:25:19.460 They could keep other ponies from trying to hurt and use us 00:25:19.460 --> 00:25:21.950 So you can make me a pegasus? 00:25:21.950 --> 00:25:24.820 Well… yes… 00:25:24.820 --> 00:25:25.870 But? 00:25:25.870 --> 00:25:29.810 We may be good merponies, but we don’t work for free you know 00:25:29.810 --> 00:25:32.210 I… don’t have any money with me… 00:25:32.210 --> 00:25:36.530 but I guess I could swim back and get some if you REALLY wanted me to 00:25:36.530 --> 00:25:41.170 It’s not like I’m hurting for riches since, you know, I AM the Princess after all… 00:25:41.170 --> 00:25:41.910 No, we don’t want your-- 00:25:41.910 --> 00:25:43.840 But then again what would you want with money? 00:25:43.840 --> 00:25:46.830 Oh! I know! Maybe you just want to be friends! Is that it? 00:25:46.830 --> 00:25:49.890 I mean, if I were a misunderstood pony who lived in creepsville 00:25:49.890 --> 00:25:53.300 I would just want somepony to be my friend and maybe teach me how not to seem 00:25:53.300 --> 00:25:55.540 so dark and mysterious all the time… 00:25:55.540 --> 00:25:55.910 But you-- 00:25:55.910 --> 00:25:57.730 And if you befriend the Princess, well, 00:25:57.730 --> 00:26:01.140 then you’ve REALLY got a good chance impressing other ponies because, 00:26:01.140 --> 00:26:04.370 I mean, who doesn’t love the Princesses, am I right? 00:26:04.370 --> 00:26:04.810 And I’m sure-- 00:26:04.810 --> 00:26:06.130 YOUR VOICE! 00:26:06.130 --> 00:26:09.850 We want your annoying never-ending high-pitched-squeaking voice 00:26:09.850 --> 00:26:12.350 so we don’t have to listen to it anymore! 00:26:12.350 --> 00:26:14.080 Make it stop! 00:26:14.080 --> 00:26:17.410 Sonata wailed in the corner while Aria covered her ears 00:26:17.410 --> 00:26:20.360 But… if I don’t have my voice, how can I tell Dashie 00:26:20.360 --> 00:26:22.000 that I was the one who saved him… 00:26:22.000 --> 00:26:24.080 and that he was all wrong about merponies and-- 00:26:24.080 --> 00:26:26.150 You’ll figure it out, I’m sure 00:26:26.150 --> 00:26:29.220 Do you really think he won’t love you if you don’t talk? 00:26:29.220 --> 00:26:32.900 Trust me; we’re doing you a favor here 00:26:32.900 --> 00:26:39.000 Oh… well… then you’ll make me a pegasus for my voice, right? 00:26:39.000 --> 00:26:41.910 Our spell will work for three days 00:26:41.910 --> 00:26:45.680 You have until then to get Prince Dashie to say ‘I love you’ 00:26:45.680 --> 00:26:50.730 If he does, you’ll remain a pegasus forever and live happily ever after 00:26:50.730 --> 00:26:52.560 But what if I don’t? 00:26:52.560 --> 00:26:56.080 Then you’ll have to come back and serve us 00:26:56.080 --> 00:26:57.300 Forever 00:26:57.300 --> 00:26:59.620 Forever and… ever? 00:26:59.620 --> 00:27:00.800 Yes! 00:27:00.800 --> 00:27:04.730 Oh… well… I don't know 00:27:04.730 --> 00:27:07.580 The clock is ticking, Partiel 00:27:07.580 --> 00:27:10.290 This offer won’t last forever 00:27:10.290 --> 00:27:13.770 Partiel bit her lip and mentally weighed her choices 00:27:13.770 --> 00:27:16.980 She heaved a sigh and nodded softly 00:27:16.980 --> 00:27:21.280 Alright. Turn me into a pegasus and I’ll give you my voice… 00:27:21.280 --> 00:27:22.910 and if I fail 00:27:22.910 --> 00:27:27.070 I’ll work for you for ever and ever and ever 00:27:27.070 --> 00:27:30.150 … pinkie promise 00:27:30.150 --> 00:27:33.330 Pinkie… what? What is that? 00:27:33.330 --> 00:27:38.860 Look, just sign this magic parchment and the deed will be done 00:27:38.860 --> 00:27:41.910 Partiel took the magic quill from beside the parchment 00:27:41.910 --> 00:27:44.930 and carefully scrawled her name on the dotted line 00:27:44.930 --> 00:27:47.210 As soon as the quill left the parchment, 00:27:47.210 --> 00:27:51.330 it disappeared and the three sirens laughed in unison 00:27:51.330 --> 00:27:55.090 They used their crystals to conjure a magical beam of red light 00:27:55.090 --> 00:27:58.720 It hit Partiel directly in the chest and traveled up to her throat 00:27:58.720 --> 00:28:00.580 Wait! I didn’t get to say goodbye and-- 00:28:00.580 --> 00:28:03.240 she started, but the magic pried the voice from her body 00:28:03.240 --> 00:28:04.700 before she could finish 00:28:04.700 --> 00:28:11.870 Adagio smiled, engulfing the magic with her crystal and directing a second beam of light towards the mermare’s chest, 00:28:11.870 --> 00:28:14.390 Sonata and Aria quickly following suit 00:28:14.390 --> 00:28:18.360 In a red flash of light Partiel’s body began to change 00:28:18.360 --> 00:28:19.440 No! 00:28:19.440 --> 00:28:22.180 Floundershy shouted from the entrance to the lair 00:28:22.180 --> 00:28:23.700 You’re too late 00:28:23.700 --> 00:28:26.310 Aria said with a dark smile 00:28:26.310 --> 00:28:27.660 Let her go! 00:28:27.660 --> 00:28:31.180 Twibastian demanded swimming at the sirens in anger 00:28:31.180 --> 00:28:33.410 The King will be furious! 00:28:33.410 --> 00:28:35.800 Too bad, so sad. Sonata said 00:28:35.800 --> 00:28:41.410 The magic from the sirens’ pendants let out a final burst of light and Partiel re-appeared 00:28:41.410 --> 00:28:46.690 Somehow in the transformation her mane and coat color had changed along with her body 00:28:46.690 --> 00:28:52.220 Her once bright pink complexion was now a pale white with a yellow bouncy mane and tail 00:28:52.220 --> 00:28:54.840 She didn’t have long to admire her new flank, 00:28:54.840 --> 00:28:56.350 hooves,and wings however, 00:28:56.350 --> 00:28:59.220 before she began choking on the lack of oxygen 00:28:59.220 --> 00:29:04.910 If we were you, we’d high-tail it up to that little island before your Princess drowns 00:29:04.910 --> 00:29:07.380 This isn’t over! Twibastian called, 00:29:07.380 --> 00:29:10.700 assisting Floundershy as they carried Partiel away quickly 00:29:10.700 --> 00:29:15.890 The sirens giggled to themselves as they watched the trio of friends struggle to the surface 00:29:15.890 --> 00:29:17.660 Our plan is in action, 00:29:17.660 --> 00:29:18.800 Adagio started, 00:29:18.800 --> 00:29:24.050 but stopped mid-sentence when she realized the voice coming from her throat was no longer her own 00:29:24.050 --> 00:29:25.420 Wait… 00:29:25.420 --> 00:29:27.800 Oh my gosh! 00:29:27.800 --> 00:29:32.920 No! This can’t be happening! The magic wasn’t supposed to do that! 00:29:32.920 --> 00:29:34.580 Oh GREAT 00:29:34.580 --> 00:29:37.880 now we HAVE to listen to that high-pitched whine all the time? 00:29:37.880 --> 00:29:42.240 This is the funniest thing I have EVER seen like… EVER! 00:29:42.240 --> 00:29:46.490 NO!!!! 00:29:46.490 --> 00:29:52.800 Adagio screamed again in anger, the other sirens having to stifle their laughter in response 00:29:54.500 --> 00:29:56.090 What were you THINKING?! 00:29:56.090 --> 00:29:57.970 Twibastian raged, 00:29:57.970 --> 00:30:03.210 pacing back and forth on the little island while Partiel attempted to use her back hooves 00:30:03.210 --> 00:30:07.250 The King is going to kill me… I am a dead crab! 00:30:07.270 --> 00:30:10.360 Maybe we should have brought him to the sirens instead… 00:30:10.360 --> 00:30:14.590 What?! Are you CAH-RAZY? He would have been even MORE mad! 00:30:14.590 --> 00:30:17.540 I was supposed to watch her! Not only did I fail, 00:30:17.540 --> 00:30:20.430 but now she’s gone and made a deal with the SIRENS? 00:30:20.430 --> 00:30:22.230 She’s a pegasus now! 00:30:22.230 --> 00:30:25.470 She’s the very thing the King hates the most! 00:30:25.470 --> 00:30:29.100 I… am… SO… DEAD! 00:30:29.100 --> 00:30:33.940 Partiel rolled her eyes and opened her mouth to talk but no sound came 00:30:33.940 --> 00:30:38.000 And, of course, you can’t even TALK now! 00:30:38.000 --> 00:30:41.970 How in the hay are you supposed to do anything if you can’t even talk!? 00:30:41.970 --> 00:30:46.490 Obviously you had to promise something to the sirens in order for them to give you this spell… 00:30:46.490 --> 00:30:49.800 if the price was your voice, then what’s the catch? 00:30:49.800 --> 00:30:52.560 Partiel scrunched her face and put a hoof to her mouth, 00:30:52.560 --> 00:30:55.380 trying to think of a way to convey her message 00:30:55.380 --> 00:31:00.290 She brightened when she met Floundershy’s gaze and waved her hooves to get her attention 00:31:00.290 --> 00:31:03.120 Oh… I think she’s trying to tell us something… 00:31:03.120 --> 00:31:04.390 You think? 00:31:04.390 --> 00:31:08.290 Partiel moved her hooves dramatically and changed her facial expressions, 00:31:08.290 --> 00:31:10.640 not dropping Floundershy’s gaze 00:31:10.640 --> 00:31:15.000 Let’s see… uh… I get to be a pegasus for three days… 00:31:15.000 --> 00:31:18.670 and have to make the Prince say ‘I love you’ before time is up or else 00:31:18.670 --> 00:31:22.210 I turn back into a mermare and have to serve the sirens forever 00:31:22.210 --> 00:31:26.690 Floundershy interpreted. Partiel smiled and nodded enthusiastically 00:31:26.690 --> 00:31:29.400 You got all of that from her hoof flailing? 00:31:29.400 --> 00:31:31.540 I guess so, yeah 00:31:31.540 --> 00:31:33.390 A lot of good that will do us, 00:31:33.390 --> 00:31:36.610 Floundershy can’t exactly follow you to Skyvale and interpret 00:31:36.610 --> 00:31:39.290 Besides, I don’t think ponies can understand animals 00:31:39.290 --> 00:31:41.520 Well, not many of them anyway 00:31:41.520 --> 00:31:43.390 Then what are we going to do? 00:31:43.390 --> 00:31:44.980 The only thing we can do 00:31:44.980 --> 00:31:48.840 I’ll have to go with Partiel to Skyvale and you will have to stall the King 00:31:48.840 --> 00:31:51.090 until this whole mess is sorted out 00:31:51.090 --> 00:31:53.490 Me? Stall the KING? 00:31:53.490 --> 00:31:56.110 Unless you have a better idea? 00:31:56.110 --> 00:31:59.410 Partiel attempted for a second time to remain on her hooves 00:31:59.410 --> 00:32:01.950 but continued to fail falling back on the sand 00:32:01.950 --> 00:32:04.880 and sending it toppling over her friends in the process 00:32:04.880 --> 00:32:07.310 I… guess not 00:32:07.310 --> 00:32:10.430 Floundershy said, shaking the sand from her gills 00:32:10.430 --> 00:32:12.880 Alright then. First thing’s first, 00:32:12.880 --> 00:32:16.070 we have to figure out how to get you to stand on those things 00:32:16.070 --> 00:32:20.460 Twibastian said, Partiel nodding enthusiastically in response 00:32:22.260 --> 00:32:25.700 Meanwhile, Daring Duke and Prince Dashie were wandering the beaches 00:32:25.700 --> 00:32:30.180 below Skyvale in search of the mysterious mare who had saved the Prince’s life 00:32:30.180 --> 00:32:33.240 Daring Duke was unconvinced that such a mare existed, 00:32:33.240 --> 00:32:36.330 claiming that she was a figment of Dashie’s imagination 00:32:36.330 --> 00:32:38.330 I’m telling you Dukey Do-- 00:32:38.330 --> 00:32:42.840 Please stop calling me that. You know I hate that 00:32:42.840 --> 00:32:44.560 That’s why I do it 00:32:44.560 --> 00:32:48.240 But, listen, I KNOW that mare is out here somewhere… 00:32:48.240 --> 00:32:51.070 there’s no other way I could have survived this without her 00:32:51.070 --> 00:32:53.150 Wait… is that her? Daring Duke asked in shock, 00:32:53.150 --> 00:32:58.790 pointing a hoof at a clumsy-looking pegasus who couldn’t seem to fly straight 00:32:58.790 --> 00:33:01.070 No, the mare I saw was pink… 00:33:01.070 --> 00:33:03.920 but it looks like she needs some help 00:33:03.920 --> 00:33:07.960 Left! No, not right! Up! 00:33:07.960 --> 00:33:10.440 Twibastian said in exasperation 00:33:10.440 --> 00:33:14.400 He was hidden somewhere in Partiel’s mane near her ear getting land-sick 00:33:14.400 --> 00:33:18.000 from Partiel’s amusing attempts at flight. Partiel didn’t give up, 00:33:18.000 --> 00:33:20.240 keeping her sights set on the castle ahead 00:33:20.240 --> 00:33:22.900 She didn’t realize Dashie was flying to her aid, 00:33:22.900 --> 00:33:26.430 and before the Prince could say a word Partiel collided into him 00:33:26.430 --> 00:33:28.470 The pair of them tumbled to the ground 00:33:28.470 --> 00:33:31.450 Woah! Are you okay miss? 00:33:31.450 --> 00:33:33.720 Dashie asked, righting himself 00:33:33.720 --> 00:33:36.560 Partiel looked up and beamed from ear to ear: 00:33:36.560 --> 00:33:38.840 she had found her Prince at last 00:33:38.840 --> 00:33:41.050 She leapt from the ground and tackled him in a hug, 00:33:41.050 --> 00:33:42.730 catching the Prince off guard 00:33:42.730 --> 00:33:46.260 Uh… n-nice to meet you too… 00:33:46.260 --> 00:33:50.150 Dashie said, trying to pry himself from the hug and failing 00:33:50.150 --> 00:33:51.570 What’s your name? 00:33:51.570 --> 00:33:55.040 Partiel released him from her embrace and moved her lips to respond, 00:33:55.040 --> 00:33:57.340 forgetting that she was without a voice 00:33:57.340 --> 00:34:00.860 The Prince looked at her both confused and slightly amused 00:34:00.860 --> 00:34:03.960 as she flailed her hooves and attempted to convey her name 00:34:03.960 --> 00:34:07.200 You… can’t talk can you? 00:34:07.200 --> 00:34:09.840 It took him how long to figure that out? 00:34:09.840 --> 00:34:11.850 Twibastian muttered from Partiel’s mane 00:34:11.850 --> 00:34:18.010 Even so, Partiel’s over-exaggerated movements and infectious smile struck a chord with the Prince 00:34:18.010 --> 00:34:22.660 This mare was so close to the one he was seeking that her felt drawn to her 00:34:22.660 --> 00:34:25.160 You’re new to Skyvale, aren’t you? 00:34:25.160 --> 00:34:27.220 Partiel nodded enthusiastically 00:34:27.220 --> 00:34:29.760 Do you… need some kind of help? 00:34:29.760 --> 00:34:33.330 My friend Dukey Do and I saw you struggling to fly 00:34:33.330 --> 00:34:37.900 Here, take my hoof, we’ll get you back to the castle so you can rest 00:34:37.900 --> 00:34:41.220 I have excellent staff who can make sure you’re alright 00:34:41.220 --> 00:34:44.800 Partiel’s heart lept and she reached out her own hoof to his 00:34:44.800 --> 00:34:49.920 However, she failed to remember how to keep her balance on three hooves and toppled over again 00:34:49.920 --> 00:34:53.660 Prince Dashie laughed as he helped her back onto her wobbly hooves 00:34:53.660 --> 00:34:56.380 You certainly know how to surprise a pony… 00:34:56.380 --> 00:34:58.610 since I don’t know your name, 00:34:58.610 --> 00:35:01.360 can I call you that? Surprise? 00:35:01.360 --> 00:35:05.600 He didn’t even attempt to learn your name so he just… names you? 00:35:05.600 --> 00:35:08.000 THIS is the pony you want to be with? 00:35:08.000 --> 00:35:10.000 Twibastian whispered to Partiel 00:35:10.000 --> 00:35:14.530 Partiel ignored him and nodded, happy just to be in her Prince’s presence again 00:35:15.140 --> 00:35:19.920 That afternoon, Partiel had been given a clean bill of health by Prince Dash’s staff 00:35:19.920 --> 00:35:23.890 Once he was sure, Prince Dashie offered to tour the kingdom together 00:35:23.890 --> 00:35:25.700 He showed her how they made the weather 00:35:25.700 --> 00:35:28.980 and how his pendant was the key to activating-- you know what? 00:35:29.770 --> 00:35:32.130 This Pinkie Tales has already gone on for a good chunk of time 00:35:32.130 --> 00:35:35.160 think I might just skip ahead to the romantic sunset part 00:35:35.160 --> 00:35:37.970 Any objections? 00:35:37.970 --> 00:35:43.540 No? No objections? Cool. Maybe we can cut out that other song too, save some time 00:35:44.450 --> 00:35:47.260 Great. On with the story then 00:35:47.910 --> 00:35:50.560 One more hour… only one more hour! 00:35:50.560 --> 00:35:53.200 You HAVE to get him to say it, Partiel! 00:35:53.200 --> 00:35:55.770 Twibastian cautioned from Partiel’s mane 00:35:55.770 --> 00:36:00.100 Partiel was too preoccupied staring lovingly into Prince Dashie’s eyes 00:36:00.100 --> 00:36:01.960 to pay the crab any attention 00:36:01.960 --> 00:36:06.680 The pair of them were snuggled on a blanket atop the sand of a beach just below Skyvale 00:36:06.680 --> 00:36:09.360 Prince Dash had wanted to watch the sunset with her 00:36:09.360 --> 00:36:13.440 and reminisce the fun and frivolity of the days they had spent together 00:36:13.440 --> 00:36:18.740 Partiel had had the time of her life with Dashie and each day her love grew stronger 00:36:18.740 --> 00:36:23.010 Twibastian was the only voice of reason to remind her of the situation at hoof 00:36:23.010 --> 00:36:25.850 Every passing hour he became more frantic in his attempts 00:36:25.850 --> 00:36:28.300 to get Dashie to say the magic words 00:36:28.300 --> 00:36:34.180 You know… a few days ago I would have done anything to find the mare who saved me 00:36:34.180 --> 00:36:36.810 I thought I was in love with her but… 00:36:36.810 --> 00:36:39.900 I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone like you, Surprise 00:36:39.900 --> 00:36:44.980 You’re so fun and random! And those pranks you pulled? 00:36:44.980 --> 00:36:50.480 Classic! Though I doubt Dukey Do will be very happy with you for a while 00:36:50.480 --> 00:36:54.330 Partiel smiled again and snuggled closer to the Prince 00:36:55.120 --> 00:36:57.950 This sunset is really pretty isn’t it? 00:36:57.950 --> 00:37:01.200 Dashie said pointing to the sparkle of sunlight on the water 00:37:01.200 --> 00:37:05.700 Partiel’s eyes widened at the mention of the sunset and her entire demeanor changed 00:37:05.700 --> 00:37:10.160 She quickly pulled away from the Prince and put a hoof on her chest, then pointed to Dashie 00:37:10.160 --> 00:37:13.480 She did the same to him, trying to get him to understand 00:37:13.480 --> 00:37:16.040 Oh so NOW you listen to me! 00:37:16.040 --> 00:37:17.940 What? What’s wrong? 00:37:17.940 --> 00:37:19.480 Partiel continued the cycle, 00:37:19.480 --> 00:37:23.410 touching her chest then the Prince, touching his chest then herself 00:37:23.410 --> 00:37:26.930 Unfortunately, the Prince wasn’t catching on 00:37:26.930 --> 00:37:30.370 You uh… have… heart burn 00:37:30.370 --> 00:37:32.290 Partiel shook her head 00:37:32.290 --> 00:37:34.400 You’re… trying a secret hoof shake? 00:37:34.400 --> 00:37:37.520 Partiel shook her head again, glancing at the sunset in panic 00:37:37.520 --> 00:37:40.680 Oh COME ON it’s not THAT difficult! 00:37:40.680 --> 00:37:43.220 Twibastian exclaimed from within Partiel’s mane 00:37:43.220 --> 00:37:45.580 Who… who said that? Prince Dashie said, 00:37:45.580 --> 00:37:47.820 examining Partiel’s head curiously 00:37:47.820 --> 00:37:50.410 Twibastian gasped and popped out of the hair in bewilderment 00:37:50.410 --> 00:37:52.360 You can understand me?! 00:37:52.360 --> 00:37:55.330 YOU COULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD ME THE WHOLE TIME?! 00:37:55.330 --> 00:37:57.730 Uh… I can talk to any animal, 00:37:57.730 --> 00:38:00.530 it’s part of my Princely teachings, though 00:38:00.530 --> 00:38:03.300 I still have a difficult time speaking monkey… 00:38:03.300 --> 00:38:06.150 Wait so who are you? 00:38:06.150 --> 00:38:07.880 There’s no time to explain! 00:38:07.880 --> 00:38:11.140 Quick, tell Partiel you love her before the sun sets! 00:38:11.140 --> 00:38:12.960 I… uh… 00:38:12.960 --> 00:38:16.200 Prince Dashie started. Partiel looked at the Prince with wide pleading eyes 00:38:16.200 --> 00:38:19.860 and though he didn’t understand he took the little crab’s instruction 00:38:19.860 --> 00:38:27.360 I… I guess I do love you Surprise. er… Partiel, was it? 00:38:27.360 --> 00:38:31.330 The sun set over the water as soon as the words escaped his mouth 00:38:31.330 --> 00:38:34.180 Twibastian gave a loud cheer in celebration 00:38:34.180 --> 00:38:35.970 You did it Partiel! You-- 00:38:35.970 --> 00:38:38.510 But before Twibastian could finish his victory, 00:38:38.510 --> 00:38:43.130 Partiel vanished into thin air leaving a confused crab and Prince behind 00:38:43.130 --> 00:38:44.580 Where did she go? 00:38:44.580 --> 00:38:48.480 To fulfill her part of our little bargain of course 00:38:48.480 --> 00:38:52.050 A new voice said as the three sirens emerged from the sea 00:38:52.050 --> 00:38:56.970 Their crystals were glowing and a trapped pink mermare hovered above the water beside them 00:38:56.970 --> 00:38:58.000 Let her go! 00:38:58.000 --> 00:38:59.350 Prince Dashie demanded, 00:38:59.350 --> 00:39:03.910 attempting to fly to Partiel’s aid but was instead repelled by the sirens’ magic 00:39:03.910 --> 00:39:07.070 He said he loved her; that was the deal! 00:39:07.070 --> 00:39:09.980 Did you really expect us to be honest? 00:39:09.980 --> 00:39:14.200 If Partiel had read the contract rather than prattled on she would see 00:39:14.200 --> 00:39:16.900 that she would end up our slave anyway 00:39:16.900 --> 00:39:19.230 And why didn’t you say it to her sooner? 00:39:19.230 --> 00:39:22.520 I mean… Partiel can still read and write… right? 00:39:22.520 --> 00:39:26.930 She signed her name on the contract. Is the Prince illiterate or something? 00:39:26.930 --> 00:39:29.450 Girls, you’re getting off track 00:39:29.450 --> 00:39:32.560 We have a little deal to strike with the Prince here 00:39:32.560 --> 00:39:36.200 Now that we know you’re in love with this pathetic little mermare 00:39:36.200 --> 00:39:40.400 00:39:40.400 --> 00:39:43.210 Wait… that voice… 00:39:43.210 --> 00:39:46.250 Are you just figuring everything out now? 00:39:46.250 --> 00:39:52.900 Your precious mermare Princess traded her voice to Adagio so she could be a pegasus for you 00:39:54.310 --> 00:39:56.480 Then it was you who saved me! 00:39:56.480 --> 00:39:57.840 I knew it! 00:39:57.840 --> 00:40:01.230 Prince Dashie exclaimed happily as Partiel nodded her head 00:40:01.230 --> 00:40:07.120 His excitement was short-lived; however, realizing the danger Partiel had gotten herself into on his behalf 00:40:07.120 --> 00:40:10.130 He turned to face the sirens with a dark glare 00:40:10.130 --> 00:40:11.950 What do you want? 00:40:11.950 --> 00:40:13.860 Your pendant of course 00:40:13.860 --> 00:40:17.600 Give it over or Partiel will serve us for the rest of eternity as a… 00:40:17.600 --> 00:40:19.040 Taco cart! 00:40:19.040 --> 00:40:21.040 A… Taco cart? 00:40:21.040 --> 00:40:24.400 What? I always wanted one of those 00:40:24.400 --> 00:40:25.970 Fat chance! 00:40:25.970 --> 00:40:27.760 Prince Dashie shouted, 00:40:27.760 --> 00:40:30.880 holding the pendant in the air and summoning a storm cloud 00:40:30.880 --> 00:40:33.620 He flew to the top of the cloud and kicked the side, 00:40:33.620 --> 00:40:38.420 sending bolts of lightning to the sirens and the containment field around Partiel 00:40:38.420 --> 00:40:41.570 The sirens growled and their crystals grew brighter, 00:40:41.570 --> 00:40:44.650 deflecting the lightning and sending it back towards Dashie 00:40:44.650 --> 00:40:48.560 The Prince dodged and kicked the cloud towards the sirens to distract them 00:40:48.560 --> 00:40:50.960 While they thrashed their hooves trying to dissipate it, 00:40:50.960 --> 00:40:55.360 Prince Dashie was flying circles around them, his pendant glistening as he did so 00:40:55.360 --> 00:41:01.010 Soon after, a tornado formed around the sirens that sent all three of them spiriling into the air 00:41:01.010 --> 00:41:05.090 Dashie flew to Partiel’s aid, beating his hooves against the bubble around her 00:41:05.090 --> 00:41:07.700 Don’t worry, I’ll get you out! 00:41:07.700 --> 00:41:11.520 Dashie said, putting his hoof against the bubble, Partiel doing the same 00:41:11.520 --> 00:41:16.070 The crystals! Destroy the crystals and you destroy the sirens! 00:41:16.070 --> 00:41:18.070 Twibastian called from the shore 00:41:18.070 --> 00:41:19.250 Of course! 00:41:19.250 --> 00:41:20.330 Dashie answered 00:41:20.330 --> 00:41:21.700 He flew towards the tornado, 00:41:21.700 --> 00:41:24.770 using all of the strength in his wings to keep from being pulled into it 00:41:24.770 --> 00:41:26.560 Aiming his pendant just right, 00:41:26.560 --> 00:41:31.140 Dashie sent a bolt of lightning into the jumbled sirens hitting Adagio’s crystal 00:41:31.140 --> 00:41:35.430 He gave a victorious cheer when he saw a pink ray of magic escape the tornado 00:41:35.430 --> 00:41:39.740 The magic flew directly at Partiel, bursting the bubble that contained her 00:41:39.740 --> 00:41:45.330 Partiel splashed back into the sea, and when she emerged her voice had been fully restored 00:41:45.330 --> 00:41:47.620 Partiel! You’re okay! 00:41:47.620 --> 00:41:50.800 Prince Dashie cried flying into her open hooves 00:41:50.800 --> 00:41:55.170 I’m fine… but I think we have a biiiiiiiiig problem! 00:41:55.170 --> 00:41:57.780 Partiel cried, pointing her hoof at the sirens 00:41:57.780 --> 00:42:01.060 who escaped the tornado with smug grins on their faces 00:42:01.060 --> 00:42:04.600 They flew above the ocean, their crystals each glowing brighter than they had before 00:42:04.600 --> 00:42:07.730 Did you really think you had won, little Prince? 00:42:07.730 --> 00:42:12.640 Now that you have restored my true voice we can unleash our magic on you! 00:42:12.640 --> 00:42:15.130 That pendant will be OURS! 00:42:15.130 --> 00:42:22.300 She and the other sirens turned their attention to the Prince and began to sing 00:42:23.780 --> 00:42:29.980 Their hypnotic spell was drawing the Prince towards them and he was helpless to stop it 00:42:29.980 --> 00:42:31.450 Dashie, no! 00:42:31.450 --> 00:42:34.770 Partiel cried, holding him back as best she could 00:42:34.770 --> 00:42:36.560 Twibastian aided the Princess, 00:42:36.560 --> 00:42:41.190 jumping from Partiel’s mane onto Prince Dashie’s back and crawling up to cover his ears 00:42:41.190 --> 00:42:45.340 Don’t listen! If you don’t listen, they can’t control you! Twibastian called 00:42:45.340 --> 00:42:50.300 The sirens’ singing grew stronger and it proved too powerful for Dashie to resist 00:42:50.300 --> 00:42:54.200 He mindlessly pulled away from Partiel and flew towards the sirens, 00:42:54.200 --> 00:42:56.640 holding out his pendant as he did so 00:42:56.640 --> 00:42:58.390 I don’t think so! 00:42:58.390 --> 00:43:01.220 Daring Duke called, flying directly into Dashie 00:43:01.220 --> 00:43:03.910 and sending him to the ocean where Partiel was waiting 00:43:03.910 --> 00:43:06.640 She caught him, putting her hooves over his ears 00:43:06.640 --> 00:43:10.160 and making sure he was unable to turn back to the singing villains 00:43:10.160 --> 00:43:14.660 Daring Duke had swiped the pendant from the Prince long before he hit the waves 00:43:14.660 --> 00:43:18.660 The sirens, undeterred, began their hypnotic spell on the Duke 00:43:18.660 --> 00:43:22.130 They soon learned, however, that their song was unheeded 00:43:22.130 --> 00:43:27.110 Daring Duke had pre-emptively plugged his ears, effectively blocking their magic 00:43:27.110 --> 00:43:30.450 He unfurled a whip that had been wrapped around one of his wings 00:43:30.450 --> 00:43:36.070 and with one mighty crack he bound all three sirens together by their tailfins 00:43:36.660 --> 00:43:38.170 Now it’s my turn! 00:43:38.170 --> 00:43:40.160 King Crankyton said, 00:43:40.160 --> 00:43:43.080 emerging from the water in a magnificent display 00:43:43.080 --> 00:43:45.260 The crown atop his head was glowing; 00:43:45.260 --> 00:43:47.230 and from the pearl embedded within, 00:43:47.230 --> 00:43:52.010 a great flash of light shot magic through the air towards the unsuspecting sirens 00:43:52.010 --> 00:43:56.850 A great swirling vortex appeared before them. Daring Duke smiled and nodded, 00:43:56.850 --> 00:44:01.640 whipping the sirens around in the air for a moment before slinging them into the portal 00:44:01.640 --> 00:44:05.730 The sirens’ screams echoed as the portal closed around them, 00:44:05.730 --> 00:44:08.020 forever trapping them on the other side 00:44:09.180 --> 00:44:12.880 Woah… didn’t know you had that in you Dukey Do 00:44:12.880 --> 00:44:16.500 Prince Dashie said shaking his head to clear the trance he had been under 00:44:16.500 --> 00:44:19.360 I haven’t really been honest with you, your highness, 00:44:19.360 --> 00:44:20.820 I’m not really a Duke 00:44:20.820 --> 00:44:23.940 I’ve been hunting those sirens long before I got to Skyvale 00:44:23.940 --> 00:44:25.440 I knew they’d be after the pendant, 00:44:25.440 --> 00:44:28.960 so I masqueraded as a Duke in an effort to keep it safe 00:44:28.960 --> 00:44:31.960 Oh so you only like me for my pendant 00:44:31.960 --> 00:44:34.690 Dashie said jokingly shoving his friend 00:44:34.690 --> 00:44:37.120 Daring Duke sighed and rolled his eyes 00:44:37.120 --> 00:44:40.020 You’re not half as incompetent as I thought 00:44:40.020 --> 00:44:42.550 The pendant will be safe with you, Dashie 00:44:42.550 --> 00:44:46.180 Though I have to admit, that portal of yours sure was useful 00:44:46.180 --> 00:44:49.010 I thought merponies didn’t have magic 00:44:49.010 --> 00:44:51.890 Oh we’ve had it, but I don’t like to use it! 00:44:51.890 --> 00:44:57.170 No self-respecting pony relies on magical nonsense unless it’s absolutely necessary 00:44:57.170 --> 00:44:58.050 Where did they go? 00:44:58.050 --> 00:45:03.420 Floundershy asked,finally feeling brave enough to swim out from her hiding place behind the King 00:45:03.420 --> 00:45:08.210 Partiel smiled, knowing that Floundershy had been the one to alert her father what was happening 00:45:08.210 --> 00:45:10.720 Ultimately, she had saved her life 00:45:10.720 --> 00:45:14.800 Partiel swam into her and hugged her tightly before answering her question 00:45:14.800 --> 00:45:18.360 Canterlot High. Alternate universe us-es will take care of them, 00:45:18.360 --> 00:45:21.700 with alternate ALTERNATE universe pony Twilight. Partiel explained 00:45:21.700 --> 00:45:25.040 Partiel! You are in WORLDS of trouble! 00:45:25.040 --> 00:45:28.940 When we get back to the palace you will be grounded for the rest of your life and-- 00:45:28.940 --> 00:45:30.480 Please Doodle Daddy! 00:45:30.480 --> 00:45:34.190 Please let me stay with Prince Dashie! I love him! 00:45:34.190 --> 00:45:38.450 Partiel pleaded. Prince Dashie joined her, flying just above the waves 00:45:38.450 --> 00:45:40.320 And I love her too 00:45:40.320 --> 00:45:42.640 No! Absolutely not! 00:45:42.640 --> 00:45:45.640 No daughter of mine will marry a pegasus! 00:45:45.640 --> 00:45:51.090 As the King ranted on, a white bird swooped in and stole the crown from atop the king’s head 00:45:51.090 --> 00:45:53.690 His wig fell into the ocean in the process 00:45:53.690 --> 00:45:54.370 Ha ha! 00:45:54.370 --> 00:45:57.580 Birdity cried placing the crown on her own brow. 00:45:57.600 --> 00:45:59.600 My ship will live on! 00:45:59.600 --> 00:46:03.380 The magic of the crown activated and Partiel’s fins began to change 00:46:03.380 --> 00:46:09.460 In a burst of bright light she turned back into a pegasus and jumped into the hooves of her Prince 00:46:09.460 --> 00:46:12.790 Satisfied with herself, Birdity returned the crown to the king, 00:46:12.790 --> 00:46:17.170 still perched upon it in case he got any ideas about changing her back 00:46:17.170 --> 00:46:19.080 You’re… BALD? 00:46:19.080 --> 00:46:22.680 You know… if you let Partiel stay with the Prince 00:46:22.680 --> 00:46:25.730 I’m sure we could all forget that we saw that 00:46:25.730 --> 00:46:31.060 UGHH Alright. Fine. You can stay with the pegasus 00:46:31.060 --> 00:46:33.560 But if this true love thing doesn’t work out 00:46:33.560 --> 00:46:36.560 you can bet I’ll be back here to take you home! 00:46:36.560 --> 00:46:40.820 Hehehe don’t worry, that’ll never happen! 00:46:42.270 --> 00:46:48.340 …Okay, everypony can go away now this part of the story is just too good to share 00:46:50.310 --> 00:46:51.270 It's rocks, 00:46:51.620 --> 00:46:52.990 in the shape of "The End" 00:46:53.350 --> 00:46:55.360 I guess that means the story is over 00:46:55.740 --> 00:46:59.970 Unless you'd like me to tell you all the diffrent rocks I found at the bottom of the ocean 00:47:00.290 --> 00:47:02.900 HaHa, Uh , that's quite enough for that 00:47:02.900 --> 00:47:03.550 Hm 00:47:03.950 --> 00:47:07.250 Well, Pound & Pumpkin, I hope you enjoyed this story 00:47:07.250 --> 00:47:11.330 And I hope to see you all again next time for more PINKIE TALES !!! 00:47:11.330 --> 00:48:15.640 *music*