That seems like a good book, Starlight. But what are you reading?
Wouldn't you like to know?
This book is the best book there is...
...but I'll never tell you what it's called!
Don't mind me, I'm just a dragon reading the funnies.
Just when we thought Carrot Top's cameo in
Pinkie Pride wasn't enough.
How is there a tumbleweed? They're in the frozen tundra.
If that was Disneyland, no crowds would truly be a miracle.
"Spike the Brave and Glorious?" Sounds like Trixie's gonna sue.
One of Spike's biggest fans!
"Oh, it sure looks like Princess Twilight and her pupil."
What's the matter with them?
"What if this... [gasps] isn't... [gasps] the real Spike?!"
Poor Spike. First he's swarmed by his fans...
...and then he's abandoned. How sad that those fads come and go.
"Something strange is definitely going on." Are
Elizabeth Levy's books in Princess Twilight's library?
None Shall Pass! (not bellowing) You shall not pass!
Yes. We must 'pass'. Don't you two recognize us three?
I can't dance, I have two left claws!
You need to work on your poses, Spike.
Wait, can't he show his Dragon Code card?
You know what to do, Cadance.
"...and do a little shake! Mmm!"
"A changeling's been spotted nearby"
She hasn't appeared in fourteen episodes and still is so cuddly.
Oh you! Well, it's Spike! What do you honestly expect?
Following the dragon, we're following the dragon wherever he may go.
"Oh, uh, well, they are changelings"
"And you! Search that way!"
"And I'll just... search here."
"Not many places to hide."
"Unless that rock is a changeling."
"Okay, '"rock". How do I know you're really a rock?"
The Stare won't work on rocks. Spike, can you message Maud Pie?
"Well, you can't fool me!"
Not sure if I've gone crazy from the extremely cold weather, or I have found my alternate self.
Hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal!
"Just my imagination, I guess"
"Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changeling!"
"The ice is pretty slippery"
"I wouldn't want you to get hurt because of me"
"It's okay. I know you don't wanna be friends"
"Changelings are supposed to be evil, right?"
"All I've ever wanted is a friend"
"...but I'd never seen true friendship like that"
It's like a wise mare once said: "Avengers assemble!"
"...and I couldn't just steal it and feed on its love. I wanted to share it!"
"After that, I knew I couldn't live with my kind anymore"
"And there's so much love in the Crystal Empire right now. It's what drew me here!"
"But it's drivin' me crazy!"
"That would be from the royal Crystalling"
"It's pretty much a giant outpouring of light and love for a new baby"
"Oh, sorry! I'm just so hungry!"
Well, these two are an unlikely pair. A dragon and a changeling.
"It's me, Spike! Spike the Brave and Glorious?"
"I'm sure you've heard of me"
"Nope. But I was raised by an evil queen. I'm Thorax"
"I can't believe you want to help me"
"Why? Hasn't anypony ever just been nice to you?"
Wow, the first genuine smile seen on a changeling, he's sincere
"S-Sorry! Kindness like that kind of brings it out. Do you still wanna be my friend?"
Of course! And I am one hundred percent sure I can get the whole Crystal Empire to be your friend too.
"But... maybe I should just, uh, talk to them first.
"He wants to be friends!"
"Not only are you Spike the Brave and Glorious..."
"...you're also Spike the Hilarious!"
"The changeling is nice!"
"I'm sorry, but I don't think it's funny."
"The Changeling Queen Chrysalis kidnapped Cadance and cast a spell on me."
"There's no such thing as a nice changeling." Spike's thought: "How do you know that?"
"You're right, Shining Armor. Sorry."
"That was a... bad joke."
"How many new friends do I have?"
"Well, it didn't go exactly the way I thought"
"I understand. Well, thanks for trying"
"I-I guess it's not surprising"
"How can you expect ponies...
"...who look like this..."
"...to trust something..."
"...that looks like this?"
"If you're done searching for the changeling, Starlight and I could use your help"
"We're working on a protection spell for Flurry Heart"
"And nopony takes notes like you"
"Uh, actually, Twilight, I, uh, wanted to introduce you to my friend"
"Crystal Hoof! My good friend, Crystal Hoof"
"Oh. Well, it's, uh, nice to meet you, too"
"Oh, uh, Spike and I go way back"
"To the Equestria Games!"
"That's when we met. We've been pen pals ever since"
She actually has a pen pal quill set?! Oh, what am I saying? It's Twilight being adorkable!
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Well, I... I pretty much only write to him when you and Starlight are... studying"
They told me not to brag...
...when in disguise next to Spike and Twilight...
"Well, I'm sure Starlight and I can manage, if you want to spend time with your friend"
"Great! Crystal Hoof promised to take me around the city"
Crystal Hoof looks adorable here!
Now who can resist those eyes and face?
"Crystal Hoof is nearly as entertaining as Spike himself"
"This place is everything I've ever dreamed of!"
"But I can't keep pretending to be a Crystal Pony forever, can I?"
"Twilight told me you were off with a friend"
"And any friend of Spike the Brave and Glorious is a friend of mine"
The true face of acceptance. If there is an indication that Thorax is good, this is IT!!!
"Oh, she's so beautiful!"
"There's so much love around her!"
"I'm so... sorry... I can't... stop!"
"Spike! Get away from the changeling!"
"Wait, no! You don't understand!"
"This changeling replaced your friend to get close to the baby"
"What other explanation could there be?"
"I hope your friend is okay"
Yeah, Spike. I'm pretty sure many people have had the same experience.
"Why do you think I would help you?"
"I'm an 'evil changeling'!"
"Because you're my friend."
An apology as sincere as the sun is bright.
"It's okay, I know it's hard"
"What I should've done in the first place."
HOW could a pony-sized creature hide behind a picture frame that size?!
"I don't know what else we can do"
"Get away from that thing!" Oh, are we sinking to that level now? If Thorax is just a "thing", so are you. For shame, Shining Armor!
"No. He's not a 'thing'!"
"His name is Thorax, and he's my friend!"
♪ Would you say I'm a hero ♪
♪ Glorious and brave ♪
♪ If I told you something... ♪
♪ ...you wouldn't believe? ♪
♪ That sometimes I'm scared ♪
♪ And I can make mistakes ♪
♪ And I'm not so heroic... ♪
♪ But if day can turn to night ♪
♪ And the darkness... ♪
♪ Then why can't we imagine... ♪
♪ ...a changeling can change? ♪
♪ No two ponies are exactly the same ♪
♪ No two snowflakes ever match their design ♪
Aww, a touching homage...
... to Snowdrop from SillyFillyStudios!
♪ And I thought I was strong ♪
♪ But I was nothing but wrong ♪
♪ ...to be friendly and kind ♪
♪ But if day can turn to night
And the darkness turn to light ♪
♪ Then why can't we imagine a changeling can change? ♪
♪ Would you say I'm a hero ♪
♪ Glorious and brave ♪
♪ If I told you something... ♪
♪ ...you wouldn't believe? ♪
♪ This changeling, it seems ♪
♪ Knows the real me ♪
♪ And would stay by my side... ♪
♪ So if day can turn to night ♪
♪ And the darkness... ♪
♪ Then why can't we imagine ♪
♪ Just why can't we imagine ♪
♪ Then why can't we imagine... ♪
♪ ...a changeling can change? ♪
Aww, look at that blush! BABY'S LOVE!!!
Yeah, Chrysalis is going to invade soon.
"Looks like you were right after all."
"Friendship lessons can happen anywhere."