Discord

The Crystalling - Part 2

Rarity: So... not only can we not take part in a fabulous ancient ceremony, but we're also about to be frozen solid!

Twilight Sparkle: Without the Crystal Heart's magical protection, the entire city's about to become a winter wasteland!

Applejack: But what about when King Sombra ruled the Crystal Empire and the Crystal Heart was missin'? The city wasn't covered in snow then!

Rose Light: The Heart wasn't missing. It was still in the castle. King Sombra had just hidden it.

Princess Celestia: I'm afraid Twilight and Rose are correct, and the storm clouds are already forming.

[lightning cracks]

Rainbow Dash: I can totally fly up there and bust those puppies! No problem!

Princess Celestia: I wouldn't advise it, Rainbow Dash. Those storm clouds are not like the ones you know.

Princess Luna: This far north, the weather has a will of its own, and now it will only grow stronger, enveloping everything in its path.

Princess Cadance: Including the Crystal Empire!

Twilight Sparkle: And us along with it!

Spike: There's gotta be somethin'...

Sunburst: I know Princess Twilight and Princess Rose are keen on the two of us rekindling our friendship, but... it's been so long. I don't see how anything on that list is going to help.

Starlight Glimmer: I know, right? It's not like there's some spell that would magically compel us to pick up where we left off.

Sunburst: Well, actually, there's several. Mistmane's Material Amity, Rockhoof's Rapport, Flash Prance's Fellow... ship... [ahem] But I-I get the feeling the princess isn't looking for a spell.

Starlight Glimmer: [chuckle] Definitely not.

Spike: Got it! [reading] "And if all else fails, ask them to share an embarrassing moment from their past, maybe even something they regret!"

[beat]

Sunburst: Uh, I don't see how that would help.

Starlight Glimmer: Uh, yeah! We should just get out of your mane. It's pretty obvious this isn't going how Twilight and Rose hoped, and I'm sure you have plenty of important work to do...

Sunburst: What? Oh! Right, yes, heh-heh! Uh, no rest for the wizardly.

Starlight Glimmer: Come on, Spike.

Spike: [groans]

[door closes]

[wind blowing]

Rose Light: There must be a spell that can restore the Crystal Heart!

Princess Celestia: Perhaps.

Princess Luna: But it isn't something that either of us know.

Princess Moonstone Dream: The library here at the castle is nearly as extensive as the one in Canterlot. There's a good chance we can find something there!

Twilight Sparkle: Can you hold off the storm?

Princess Luna: Yes, for a time, but even our magic will eventually succumb to the power of the Frozen North.

Princess Celestia: We will do what we can, but you must hurry.

[magic zaps]

Rose Light: I don't know how long it will take to find the right spell, but you should probably tell the crowd outside to get somewhere warm!