Princess Twilight!
We're glowing!
That's what happens when you're summoned by the map.
Somepony needs our help?!
We're being called by the map?
Did I mention we are glowing?
So, where exactly in Equestria are we needed?
Actually, where you're going isn't even in Equestria.
Wow, that's almost…
off the table!
But… what's way out there?
Mount Aris, the home of the hippogriffs.
And that's where you're headed.
Wow.
You really don't need to come with us, Twilight.
We can take care of this mission just fine on our own.
Yea!
I know that.
But I'm not so sure the ponies who care about you want you going off so far on your own.
Besides, there's some school business I need to take care of on Mount Aris.
This permission slip is for Silver Stream.
It's very important that her mother and father sign it,
or else no field trips.
Sounds like somepony just wants a vacation.
Okay, yes, I have been wanting to visit Mount Aris ever since the hippogriffs moved back.
But it's… purely research.
Silver Stream's brother is gonna meet us there
and take us to their houses.
Wow, they have more than one house?
I guess so.
The social structure of the hippogriffs and sea ponies is a bit of a mystery.
All aboard! Last stop: The New Mount Aris Station.
I don't know if I'd like being a hippogriff. Part bird, part pony?
I'm happy with just my pony parts, thanks.
I think hippogriffs are pretty neat.
I learned all about them from Applejack.
The hippogriffs all once lived happily on Mount Aris.
But when the Storm King invaded, they used a Magic Pearl to turn into sea ponies
and escaped to the underwater safety of Seaquestria.
Then, in the Battle of Canterlot,
when Applejack defeated the Storm King…
Wait, what?
She told you she defeated him? By herself?
Maybe she didn't say that exactly…
but, it makes for a better story.
Final stop: Mount Aris Station.
Wow!
Alright. So, what kind of cutie mark related friendship problem do you think we're supposed to solve?
I don't know. But hippogriffs don't have cutie marks.
So it might not have anything to do with that at all.
Huh, still, the map called us, so it must be a kind of problem that only we can solve.
Go Crusaders!
But… how do we know exactly who we're supposed to help?
Attention please!
Anygriff here have a problem?
That's all I got.
Maybe if the map could be a little more specific about our mission?
Like, maybe, an address?
The map doesn't really work like that.
But I'm sure you and whoever needs help, will find each other.
Excuse me! Miss Sparkle?
Over here!
Sorry I'm late.
I'm Silver Stream's brother, Terramar.
A hippogriff can have a sea pony for a brother?
How does that work exactly?
Shh! It's rude to as a question like that!
Can I ask now?
It is kinda strange, see…
After the Storm King was defeated,
the sea ponies didn't have to hide anymore.
So some of them changed back to hippogriffs
and went home to mount Aris.
But others got used to living under the water and stayed in Seaquestria.
And me, well…
I kinda go back and forth.
With this.
It's a tiny piece of the magic pearl.
It was split up among kingdoms.
Cool!
Well, I'm pretty eager to see the hippogriff's village.
You know, to…
get this form signed. And…
research. So…
Hey, Terramar.
Does anygriff you know there have a problem they need help with?
On Mount Aris? No.
Everygriff is pretty happy up there.
It's a great place to live.
Wow, this looks amazing!
Last time I was here it was a ghost town.
Yeah, Queen Novo thought it was important to return our village to its former glory.
And now, I officially open
"The Glads To Be A Hippogriff" festival!
Wow, we picked a good day to show up!
Not really,
we do this every weekend.
Hippogriffs really like being hippogriffs.
There is my boy!
Hi, Dad!
Haven't seen you a day, son!
We should come around more often.
Oh, Dad!
These are Silver Stream's friends from Equestria.
They came up to…
Princess Twilight Sparkle!
Attention, everygriff!
Princess Twilight Sparkle is here!
She's Silver Stream's teacher.
Here to take in the marvel that is Mount Aris, Your Highness?
Absolutely!
And to have you sign the form for Silver Stream.
Glad to!
But first…
Let's show the Princess some real Mount Aris hospitality!
To the refreshments tent for a stein of salmon juice!
Research! See you later!
And good luck!
I know you find your mission!
Well your Dad's certainly
outgoing, isn't he?
He is a great guy.
All my relatives are nice!
That's kinda a problem.
Wait, stop.
What's that wonderful sound?
Those are the Harmonizing Heights.
Legend says that…
Yeah, awesome! I love this!
Is she okay?
This is absolutely the best place ever!
You are so lucky!
And you got to swim in the ocean!
You have two great places to live!
How do you make up your mind which one to stay?
I can't.
That's the problem.
Did you say…
problem?
You have a problem?
Yes!
We discovered our mission!
All right!
We did it!
Sorry, you were talking about your problem?
Right.
Like I said, Mount Aris is one great place to live.
That's why Silver Stream and my dad and some of my cousins came back here.
But Seaquestria is another great place to live.
That's where my mom is.
Oooh, I… I didn't know that.
So no matter where I am,
I feel like I'm letting someone down.
No wonder you're having such a hard time deciding.
And I have to choose soon.
Every other griff my age already knows where they belong.
I'm still not sure.
When in doubt — chart it out!
Now,
we put down everything great about each place,
and everything not so great.
Compare them, and…
Your decision is made for you!
Well, it's obvious, isn't it?
Mount Aris is the best of all possible worlds!
Pro: it's beatiful!
Con: too far from Equestria.
I think it pretty much sums it up.
But, you haven't been in Seaquestria yet.
How can you even compare them?
Terramar is right, Sweetie Belle.
It'd be more fair if we visit both places before we decide.
Hey, everypony!
This festival is fantastic!
Look what I won at the ring toss booth!
But, of course, I'm really here on business.
Sky Beak already signed the form.
Now I just need your mom signature.
Is she around?
She is a sea pony.
In… Seaquestria.
That's what Silver Stream meant by 'houses'!
If you'd like to meet my mom,
we're just heading down there now.
And, how exactly are we gonna visit underwater?
This… must… be… just like flying!
Where's your mom's house, Terramar?
Come on, it's this way!
This is awesome!
Mom!
Terramar!
Welcome home, baby!
No excuses,
this time you're staying for dinner.
Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom,
This is my mom: Ocean Flow.
And this is…
Princess Twilight Sparkle!
What an honor!
You know Silver Stream just raves about you.
Well, she is one our most hard-working students.
In fact, I brought this form for you to sign…
Both my children are so smart.
Would you like to see the baby pictures?
Mom!!!
That sounds adorable!
I'd love to!
And you know,
to find out about aquatic pony earlier development, and…
Research.
Oh, well, maybe your friends would like a snack while we're gone?
Kelp chips?
Fish oil tea?
No thanks, mom.
I'm gonna go show them around!
Look out!
Can't touch me!
Not much sunlight down here, is there?
No grass to run in, and no hooves to run on in with.
And, excuse me, how do you keep from getting all pruney?
Everything sounds funny down here!
Okay, I've seen everything I need to.
So… why don't we find Twilight Sparkle,
finish the chart, and head back up the mountain?
I've some serious field twirling to do.
Where's she going?
I wanna stay and swim some more!
Princess Twilight, you're back!
And just in time for the screeching competition.
Why not!
Could be another trophy in my feature.
Be back soon!
All right!
Let's set some positives to the Seaquestia side!
Swimming is like flying.
Multicolor fish.
And… did I mention the flying thing?
You forgot the cons.
Dark, wet, sea monsters.
I don't remember any sea monsters.
Apple Bloom, looks like it's up to you.
Me?
Well,
both places have a lot of good things about them.
I can understand that's hard for you to decide.
Your heart is in two places,
You can only live in one.
You're torn between the hilltops and the tide.
Thank goodness that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have begun
To give you hope and help you to decide.
These hills they call to you they say Harmonizing Heights.
This is your home simple and serene.
The sunned apple leaves of the Mountain Aris.
You can see. Twenty three. Different shapes of green.
To dare to compare anywhere
To there is unfair and just plain wrong.
Cultured mare or you wear
Feathers, fins or hair.
This is where you belong.
Well, on the other hoof,
I can't think of a place that's way more exciting and cool.
Not to mention more you!
Come on, you know exactly what I mean!
Seaquestria the most, you supposed to be there!
Underneath the sea where
You can feel it home.
Swimming with you friends you can spend all day here,
Playing in the bay here,
Splashing in the foam.
Sailing through
The wavy blue,
You'll view a slew of tortoises.
Forget the rest, the sea's the best!
For all intends and purposes.
Build your nest
Here on Harmonizing Heights.
Live it up here in Seaquestria!
Nothing compares to Harmonizing Heights.
The eagles are regal.
But the schools are cooler.
Their claws are so awesome.
With their sweet maneuvers!
Starwishes every night!
Starfish by eel light.
Better.
Wetter.
Shinier!
Brinier!
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
Seaquestria!
Harmonizing Heights!
That's it. This is the end.
Don't ever talk to me again.
Terramar, where are you going?
If you all can't even agree amongs yourselves,
how am I supposed to make up my mind?
It's hopeless!
Sweetie Belle said to tell you it's you fault that Terramar ran off.
Well, you tell Sweetie Belle that if it weren't for her,
our mission would have been over right now.
And a success.
Scootaloo says this whole thing is your fault.
Well, tell her that I'm not the one who dashed all of Terramar's hopes
and made him give up on the world.
Both worlds.
Sweetie Belle says it's your fault that Terramar re…
Oh, wait. I already told you that, didn't I?
What's going on?
Where is Terramar?
Well, he…
he kinda left.
He wanna to be by himself
Which was not my fault.
Mine neither!
Of course not.
Why would you think that?
Because it was our fault.
All we had to do was help him choose which world to live in.
And we let him down.
Who ever said that he have to choose?
Well, he did.
Maybe Terramar is making it harder than it has to be.
Princess!
We're having a seashell crafting circle.
Care to join us?
Actually we're right in the middle of…
There you are!
The flag folding ceremony is about to begin!
Thank you, really.
I had a great time in both places today, but…
Wow, this must be how Terramar feels all the time!
Oh, hello, Sky Beak!
Ocean Flow!
You're looking well!
This gives me an idea…
I thought for sure he came this way.
He did.
And I'm staying here too.
That way I don't have to be on land, or in the water.
We're sorry.
We were supposed to help you, and…
We just ended up confusing you more.
It's all our fault.
Oh, great!
You're sorry, and I'm still confused!
I'm staying on my tree.
We might have something worth coming down for.
We thought we get every creature together for a picnic on the beach.
And we mean every creature!
Son, there you are!
Your friends told us how you've been feeling.
And we're sorry if we ever made you think you had to choose between worlds.
That wasn't our intention, honey.
Your hippogriff heritage is something to be proud of, certainly.
But you're more that just where you from, or who you live with.
We love you, because you are you.
No matter where you choose to be.
You don't have to decide.
You can keep doing what you've been doing.
Going back, and forth.
And enjoying both places.
Something we forgot to add that both places have.
Family and friends love you.
Thanks. For everything.
Hey, um, are you glowing?
Yes! We did it!
Congratulations!
Your first map mission is a success!
Guess that means we're officially done here!
I hope you can visit your sister in Equestria!
Yeah! Come see us!
You'll love it!
Who knows, you might even wanna live there!
Yeah, that was a joke.
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