The Alphabet Lore Movie/Transcript


 * N: I got your text, A! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did F come back with a problem that only we can solve?!
 * P: Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!
 * A: Um, not exactly.
 * N: Uh, I don't understand.
 * Y: Well, N, I was just tellin' A here that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify as an emergency.
 * A: It totally does!
 * V: Really, A! I was in the middle of sewing a very complex appliqué on my latest frock.
 * U: And I was just about to tuck everyone in for the night at the shelter. Now we'll have to start stories all over again.
 * N: Why would you send all of us an emergency text for a guitar string?
 * A: Well, I was going to pony up and show our fans some awesome guitar licks, but I kinda need all six strings to do it. Got any extra?
 * All but A: [groan]
 * N: Here. But everyone finished practicing for the day. I'm pretty sure all the music rooms are locked.
 * A: No problem. The acoustics in the hallway are perfect for power chords. [plays chord] C'mon! Let's go!
 * Y: You comin', N?
 * N: I'll catch up in a bit. [voiceover] Dear Princess Y, how's life treating you in Planet Z? Any cool new magic spells? It's been pretty quiet here at Planet Z since the Battle of the Bands. We still pony up when we play music, which A just loves to show off. But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about. I would love to hear what you think about it when you get a sec. Your friend, N.
 * [bus pulls up]
 * [bus drives away]
 * [electronic noises]
 * N: Hey! What are you doing?! Wait! Stop!
 * [car skids]
 * N: Who was that?
 * F: [sighs]
 * N: She was definitely doing something to the statue – or was going to.
 * U: Do you think she came through the portal from that cave?
 * N: No, I'm pretty sure I woulda noticed that. I think she was from over here.
 * Y: Well, that's a relief. The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so bent on world domination comin' over from the cave.
 * V: Agreed. I have no interest in another fight against the powers of evil magic. The wear and tear on my wardrobe is just too much to keep up with.
 * N: Still, a mysterious figure snooping around the portal? Don't you wanna know what she was up to?
 * U: [shudders] I don't even wanna guess.
 * A: Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!
 * P: Ooh, ooh! A nighttime statue cleaner? A magical portal maintenance maintainer? A gardener?!
 * A: Seeing as how they got off a bus from the city and got back on a bus headed to the city, I'll bet they go to...
 * All but N: Crystal Planet.
 * A: Yep. With the Alphabet Games starting tomorrow, they'd totally try to prank us by defacing the Wonderletters statue.
 * N: Why would anyone take a bus all the way from the city for that?
 * Y: Because the Crystal Planet Shadowletters are our biggest rivals?
 * V: Because that's just what the students at Crystal Planet would do?
 * A: Because even though they beat us in everything – soccer, tennis, golf – they still have to gloat!
 * N: Seems kinda silly to me.
 * All but N: Silly?!
 * A: So I guess you think the Alphabet Games are silly, too.
 * N: Well, it's not like we'll be fighting the powers of evil magic.
 * U: No. We'll be fighting against a planet full of meanies. Not everything has to be magical to be important.
 * N: You're right. I'm sorry. I know it's a big deal.
 * V: [scoffs] That's putting it mildly, darling. They're still revamping the playing field in preparation.
 * N: I just don't understand why there's this big rivalry. Aren't the "Alphabet Games" supposed to be about our two schools getting along?
 * Y: Well, it's kinda hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything.
 * A: Not anymore! This time, things are gonna be different.
 * N: What do you mean?
 * A: Oh, you'll find out.


 * Princess Athena: As I am sure you all know, tomorrow, Planet Z will be hosting our fellow students from Crystal Planet as we join together in the spirit of excellence, sportsmanship, and fidelity to compete in the Alphabet Games.
 * Students: [unenthused cheering, sparse applause]
 * Princess Athena: Since the games only happen every four years, I'm sure you're all curious what goes on.
 * D: You mean other than us losing?!
 * Princess Athena: And that is exactly why I've asked A to come up and give you all a little, um... context.
 * [microphone feedback]
 * A: Thank you, Princess Athena. [clears throat] I know a lot of you might think there's no way we can beat a fancy planet like Crystal Planet at anything.
 * P: Unless it's a "losing to Crystal Planet" competition! 'Cause we're really good at that!
 * A: [groans] And I know that Planet Z has never won the Alphabet Games even once.
 * V: Oh, dear. I hope this speech isn't meant to be motivational.
 * [students cheering]


 * U: A, that was amazing! Even I feel like we can win!
 * V: I feel like my planet pride is at an all-time high!
 * Y: Is anybody else wonderin' how Dash ponied up without playin' her guitar?
 * A: I know, right? It's probably because I'm so awesome!
 * N: Maybe. I mean, you are awesome, but there's gotta be more to it than that, right? It just seems so random.
 * Princess Artemis: Well, it would be nice if you girls could get a handle on it. We'd like to keep magic as far away from the Alphabet Games as possible. We don't want to be accused of cheating.
 * V: We don't need magic to defeat those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers.
 * All but V, N, and Artemis: [agreeing]
 * V: [giggles]
 * Princess Artemis: Still, the Alphabet Games are serious business. We don't want any surprises. Especially the kind that could cause us to forfeit. N, you came here from a world of magic. Perhaps you can get to the bottom of our magical development.
 * N: I'll do my best.
 * A: Okay. Anybody have any guesses what the events are gonna be?
 * P: Pie eating? Cake eating? [gasps] Pie-cake eating?!
 * Y: They won't even let us see what they're doin' to the field. You think they'd at least tell competitors what they're competing in.
 * U: It could be anything.
 * V: Anything?! How will I ever pick the right outfit?!
 * N: I really wanna help, but I think I better go focus on figuring out why A ponied up. See ya later!
 * P: Seems like she's got everything under control. Nothing to worry about.


 * N: Ugh! [sighs] [voiceover] Hey, F. Haven't heard back from you yet. I guess you must be pretty busy with your role as princess. But I could really use your advice right now. You see, I've been given the job of keeping magic under control here at Planet Z, even though I still haven't quite wrapped my head around it. And now after seeing A pony up the way she did, it makes me think her magic might be... changing. Everyone is looking to me to figure things out and I really don't wanna let them down. But I'm not sure I have enough experience with friendship magic to solve this.


 * [planet Z makes a noise]
 * F: [deep breath] Excuse me. Sorry. Pardon me.


 * Fir: [pants]
 * [door opens]
 * Fir: [whimpers]
 * F: Fir? Fir?!
 * Fir: [barks]
 * F: [giggles] There you are.
 * Fir: [barks] [licks]
 * F: Okay, okay! Last night's field test confirmed it, Fir. With this device, I can track and contain the bizarre energy coming from Planet Z.
 * Fir: [growls]
 * F: I know you didn't like me going over there, but I just couldn't wait. And soon, I'll have all the time I need. All of Crystal Planet is gonna be there for the Alphabet Games. I just hope all that "rivalry" nonsense doesn't get in the way of my research. If I can collect enough data on these EM frequencies, I should be able to extrapolate the waveforms to determine their origin. That would practically guarantee my entrance into the Everton Independent Study Program! Whoa!
 * [knock on door]
 * Princess Apollo: F, you know the rules against pets.
 * F: Well, Fir isn't a pet, Princess Apollo. He's the focus of my research project. Human-canine cohabitation: effects and implications.
 * Princess Apollo: If you say so. But Prince Hecate is highly allergic, so I suggest you put on a clean shirt.
 * F: Why?
 * Princess Apollo: Because she wants to see you.
 * F: Ooh! Maybe she has news about my application to Everton!
 * Princess Apollo: I've been meaning to talk to you about that. Are you sure that's what you really want?
 * F: Why wouldn't it be? A program that allows me to focus all my attention on my own advanced math and science projects? What a dream come true!
 * Princess Apollo: But there aren't any classrooms with other students. You'll be doing everything on your own.
 * F: That is why it's called an "independent study program".
 * Princess Apollo: I just don't want you to miss out on anything. That's all. Being around other people isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it's how you learn the most about yourself.
 * F: I guess.
 * Princess Apollo: Meet you in Prince Hecate's office in a few minutes?
 * [door closes]
 * F: [to Fir] What's she so worried about? Everton is exactly what I need right now. [sighs] It's not like I have anything left to learn at Crystal Planet.
 * [door creaks]
 * [chair squeaks]
 * [door creaks]
 * F: 7? Why is my brother here?
 * Princess Apollo: As an alumni, Prince Hecate thought he could provide some unique perspective.
 * F: Perspective on what?
 * Prince Hecate: Why, the Alphabet Games, of course. You competed in the games, did you not, 7?
 * 7: [ahem] I did.
 * Prince Hecate: And you happen to recall who won?
 * 7: Ha ha, Crystal Planet did. We always win.
 * Prince Hecate: We always win.
 * F: Why did you ask to see me?
 * Prince Hecate: F, I'll be honest. It doesn't matter whether or not Crystal Planet wins or loses. [monkeyshine squeaks] The important thing is we are expected to win because Crystal Planet has a reputation. And it is that reputation... my reputation that is responsible for everything we have here. For everything you've done here. And you've done quite a lot, haven't you?
 * F: I don't know. I guess.
 * Prince Hecate: Oh, don't be modest. You're the best student this planet has ever seen. What I can't understand is why my best student wouldn't want to compete.
 * F: In the Alphabet Games?
 * 7: Look, Twily, I know it's not really your thing, but representing the planet is kind of a big deal. Plus, they could really use your help.
 * Prince Hecate: It seems Planet Z is undergoing something of a renaissance. Test scores are up, grades, even athletics are on the rise. You see, they are developing somewhat of a reputation. This can not happen!
 * F: Prince Hecate, I can't possibly participate in the games. My work here is very—
 * Prince Hecate: Ah, yes. Your work. Apollo, could you and 7 find my contact sheet for the Everton Independent Study program?
 * Princess Apollo: Of course.
 * [door closes]
 * Prince Hecate: I understand you've applied. You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation is a certain amount of influence in such things. So, let me offer you a deal. In return for contributing your agile mind to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee your application is approved. Though, I suppose I could also have it... denied. What do you think I should do?


 * Fir: [growls]
 * F: Ugh! Come on, Fir! I was always gonna go to Planet Z for the Alphabet Games. Ich! The only difference now is that I have to compete. Besides, it's not like Prince Hecate gave me much of a choice.
 * Fir: [whimpers]
 * F: I know, Fir. I don't like it either. I probably won't be able to collect anywhere near as much data as I thought. But maybe I can still get some.
 * Fir: [whimpers]
 * F: Fir, I wouldn't leave without you. Just remember to be quiet. And try not to shed.
 * [door creaks]


 * F: Princess Apollo, I'm not really sure where to go.
 * Princess Apollo: One second, F.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sourly] You could try the end of the line!
 * F: What did you say?
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly] Just that someone as smart as you should definitely go first.
 * F: I... I didn't mean to. I was just asking.
 * Princess Apollo: This is the right bus, F. Go ahead.
 * F: But... I didn't mean to cut in front.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sourly] [scoffs] Well, it's too late now.
 * [bus door opens]
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Are we gonna win?!?!
 * F: I... I don't know.
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Wrong answer!! Try again! Are we gonna win?!?!
 * F: Um... I guess? I-It's just... I mean... I heard that Planet Z is doing well now. With their reputation. And, I mean, it's not better than ours, of course. But we can't let them do it, you know? Win, I mean? Right?
 * Bus Driver: You're gonna have to take a seat!
 * F: Hi, Ζ.
 * Ζ: That was a really bad speech. You should consider not speaking in public.
 * [engine starts]
 * F: Well, Fir, at least I've got you with me.
 * [rock music playing on headphones]
 * Д: Dude, you have gotta hear this!
 * F: Uh? Eh!


 * [Rainbooms practicing]
 * A: I hope the Alphabet Games have a music competition, because we would totally rock it! [plays chord]
 * N: Um, we're supposed to keep magic out of the Alphabet Games, remember?
 * A: [scoffs]
 * V: Easier said than done, darling. I'm sure in the planet, magic does whatever you want. But...
 * N: This isn't the planet.
 * Y: Well, when it comes to magic, I'm sure you'll figure it out.
 * V: And while N works on keeping the magic out of the games, I've been working on what to put in! [giggles]
 * Y: V, what'd you go an' do?
 * V: Well, I had a little time on my hands, and since we don't know what the Alphabet Games' events are, I made a few options for uniforms!
 * A: You really didn't have to do that.
 * V: I know.
 * Y: No. You really didn't have to.
 * V: I know! [giggles]


 * Princess Athena: Princess Artemis can help your students get settled if you'd like me to show you around, Prince Hecate. There have been quite a few changes since your last visit.
 * Prince Hecate: Oh, yes, Princess Athena. I'm sure that would be fascinating.
 * Princess Artemis: Oh, it's always such a pleasure to see you, Princess Apollo. Even if it means another defeat.
 * Princess Apollo: Thank you, Princess Artemis, but I hear it's not going to be so easy this time.
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Comin' through!
 * [thud]
 * F: Oof!
 * D (Latvian Alphabet Lore): Seriously?
 * F: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to. [groans] [to S] Oh, sorry. Why don't you go ahead?
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly] You are such a sweetie! [sourly and hushed] I am watching you!
 * [rock music on headphones]
 * Д: Ahh! Yeah! [rocking out sounds]
 * Ζ: You are kinda being a doormat right now.
 * [device hums]
 * Sweetie Drops: Hi, F.


 * "Cherry Crash": Hey, F!
 * "Sweet Leaves": Hi, F.
 * "Mystery Mint": Hi, F.
 * "Scribble Dee": Hey, you. Lookin' good.
 * F: Um, hi.
 * "Sophisticata": Hey, what's happenin'?
 * "Blueberry Cake": Really nice to see you.
 * "Velvet Sky": F, how ya doin'?
 * "Starlight": F, yo! [clicks tongue]
 * F: Hi. Hello. Uh, good.
 * [thud]
 * D: F? I almost didn't recognize you. When did you start wearin' fangs?
 * F: Um, like, since forever.
 * D: Oh, so how long are you here for?
 * F: Just for the Alphabet Games.
 * D: Right. Of course. We'll totally win with you here.
 * [device beeping]
 * F: Uh, I gotta go.
 * D: Uh, okay. Bye? Aw.


 * Y: Uh, V, these outfits are great, but why would you put so much time and effort into clothes we might not even wear? You're gonna exhaust yourself before the games even start.
 * V: Oh, pff. Kch. Fff. Ts! Don't be silly, darling! Putting effort into clothes is what I live for, and spending time on my friends fills me with energy!
 * All but V: [amazed reactions]
 * N: And magic, too, I guess.


 * [device continues beeping]
 * V: [out of breath] Actually, Y, now that you mention it, I suppose I could use a tiny break. [faints]
 * Y: I told you.
 * [door opens]
 * All but F: F?
 * F: Uh, yes?
 * Y: Well, I'll be. You shoulda told us you were comin'.
 * V: Darling, those fangs. What are you wearing? It's so... severe.
 * F: My uniform?
 * U: Your uniform for what?
 * F: For... Crystal Planet. But why does everyone at this planet know who I am?
 * A: Did you just say "Crystal Planet"?
 * Fir: [barks]
 * U and V: Fir!
 * F: [gasps] You know my dog's name, too?


 * Princess Athena: And our music program has especially taken off. [gasps] F?
 * F: This is getting ridiculous!
 * Prince Hecate: I must apologize for the curiosity of my prized student.
 * Princess Athena: Your student?
 * Prince Hecate: The smart ones are always curious. I'll return her to check in with the rest of her classmates.
 * Princess Athena: I didn't know F had a twin sister.
 * P: She doesn't! That F is obviously the F from this world since it couldn't possibly be the F from the pony world since the F from the pony world doesn't go to Crystal Planet or wear fangs.
 * Princess Athena: Nevermind.


 * F: I'm sorry, Prince Hecate. I was just following these strange readings. Actually, they led me to those girls and—
 * Prince Hecate: F, what you do in your free time is of little interest to me, but while you're here, I... all of Crystal Planet, in fact, require your complete focus.
 * F: But why does everyone at this planet seem to know me?
 * Prince Hecate: Perhaps they're trying to confuse you. Perhaps they're trying to lure you away.
 * F: It didn't feel like anyone was trying to lure me.
 * Prince Hecate: I don't know what they're planning, but I guarantee, it isn't to help us win.


 * V: I can't believe our world's F goes to Crystal Planet!
 * A: You're saying that F's gonna play against us? She'd never do that!
 * U: Our F wouldn't.
 * N: [angrily] Our F is a king in a castle and an expert in friendship magic! And if she was here, we'd have already figured out why magic is randomly popping up during pep rallies and costume changes. [deep breath] Sorry. I'm just frustrated that I haven't heard back from her.
 * Y: She's a king in the castle. Probably got problems of her own to deal with.
 * V: We certainly can't expect her to drop everything and pop through the portal whenever. Especially if it's to deal with something as minor as a few random pony-ups.
 * N: But they aren't minor! Magic came into this world when I stole F's crown. It's taken a lot for me to earn everyone's trust. If we have to forfeit the games because I can't think of a way to keep it under control...
 * U: Oh, N, I'm sure you'll be able to figure things out.
 * Y: You're the one who helped us understand what was goin' on with the sirens. Remember?
 * N: I guess. But F was the one who really figured out what we needed to defeat them.
 * V: But don't you remember, darling? What we needed to defeat them was you.
 * N: [sighs] All right.
 * All but N: [cheering]
 * A: Come on, guys! Let's see if we can find any info about the events and come up with a strategy. You comin', N?
 * N: I'll... catch up with you guys in a bit.


 * N: [sighs] Still no reply.
 * [device humming]
 * N: Maybe there's another way I could reach her. Hey, let go!
 * [whoosh]
 * F and N: [scream]
 * N: What did you do?!
 * Princess Apollo: F, you have to check in with the others.
 * N: Where's the portal? [grunts] Where's the portal?!


 * [cup crunches]


 * Y: What do ya mean the portal's gone?
 * N: I mean it's gone. It's closed. It's not there anymore!
 * A: How'd that happen?
 * N: I don't know. But it has something to do with that F.
 * Y: What in tarnation is she up to?
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Huh?
 * [splat]
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): [snarls]
 * N: Leave this to me. F, what have you been up to?
 * F: Me? Oh, I was just, uh—
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Who wants to know?!
 * A: Um, we do.
 * Y: All right, everyone. Let's not get too competitive before the games even start.
 * Ζ: The games aren't really competitive since we've never lost.
 * U: That's not a very nice thing to say.
 * D (Latvian Alphabet Lore): Sorry, dearie, but these games aren't about being nice.
 * V: Well, you might use a little tact.
 * P: Hi, I'm P!
 * F: Oh, hi. I'm F.
 * P: I know. You look just like my friend. Her name is F too.
 * F: That's... heh, weird.
 * P: What's that?
 * F: It's sort of a spectrometer. I built it to track EM frequencies, but it can also contain anomalies. [beat] It measures things.
 * P: Like the party?
 * F: Yeah, though it doesn't look like much of a party to me.
 * P: I know. Something is definitely missing. Come on!
 * F: Aah!
 * Princess Athena: Hello, everyone! I'd like to take this opportunity to greet all of our visitors from Crystal Planet and welcome them to Planet Z.
 * F: [grunts] What in the world is in these?
 * P: Party cannons, of course!
 * Princess Athena: And lastly, I would like to recognize the twelve students that Planet Z has elected to compete. I don't think we could have chosen a better group to represent the excellence, sportsmanship, and friendship the games stand for.
 * [party music]
 * [everyone conversing]
 * F: Um, are you sure this is a good idea?
 * P: Absolutely!
 * [party cannon squeak]
 * [everyone talking]
 * P: Ooh, floaty!
 * [device humming]
 * [whoosh]
 * P: Aw! Oh. I am party pooped.
 * [flash]
 * [device closes, powers down]
 * [thumping on microphone]
 * [feedback]
 * [record scratch]
 * [music stops]
 * Prince Hecate: I'd like to thank Princess Athena for her unconventional welcome. It's been four years since the last Alphabet Games, but it feels as though nothing has changed. Planet Z continues to pick its competitors in a popularity contest and Crystal Planet continues to field its top twelve students. It is a comfort to know that even after so many years of losses, your planet remains committed to its ideals, however misguided they may be. I wish you all the best of luck, regardless of the inevitable outcome.
 * P: Oh.
 * Y: I'm sorry, P. I thought your party additions were really swell.
 * U: They definitely broke the ice.
 * V: Yes. If only that Prince Hecate hadn't frozen it again.
 * P: Yeah, she's awful.
 * N: Wow, P, what happened to you?
 * P: I don't know. Everyone started having fun after F and I fired the party cannons and I ponied up.
 * N: Of course you did.
 * P: But then the magic just drained right out of me.
 * N: Wait, what do you mean "drained out of you"?
 * Y: Hey. Where is that other F?
 * P: Oh. She's right... Uh, well, she was right here.


 * Princess Artemis: [over P.A. system] Good morning, students. I'm sure you're all thrilled to start the first day of the Alphabet Games. Our competitors will face off in every aspect of the Planet Z curriculum, culminating in the elimination equation finale.
 * Princess Apollo: Welcome to the first event, the Academic Decathlon! You'll be scored on chemistry, home-ec and everything in between. But remember, only the six students from each team with the most points will move on to event number 2. Good luck!
 * [camera shutter clicks]
 * Princess Artemis: That means the winner of the Alphabet Games' first event is F and Crystal Planet!
 * Crystal Planet Letters: [sigh, scattered applause]
 * A: That was awesome!
 * V: Truly amazing!
 * N: But we didn't win!
 * Y: That was as close to winnin' as Planet Z's ever been.
 * Princess Apollo: After a careful tally of the points, we'd like to present the students moving on to the Alphabet Games' second event.
 * [applause]
 * The Main Six: [cheering]
 * D: Congratulations! You were really great!
 * [device humming]
 * F: I'm sorry. Excuse me.
 * D: Okay, then. Aw.


 * Cat: [purrs]
 * [bush rustling]
 * U: Do you wanna give her a treat?
 * F: Guess I'm not the only one to smuggle her pet into planet.
 * U: [giggles] Not just one.
 * F: Oh, wow. All I have is Fir.
 * Fir: [panting]
 * U: It really is uncanny. Does he talk?
 * F: Um, not that I know of.
 * U: Congratulations on winning, by the way. Though, it didn't seem like anyone on your team was very excited about it.
 * F: No one at my planet gets excited about anything they didn't do themselves.
 * U: That sounds awful. [beat] Here. Hold this.
 * F: Um, why?
 * U: Holding a bunny always makes me feel better.
 * F: Well, that's ridiculous. But... Ooh. It actually kind of works. I'm on the other team and you just lost. Why are you being so nice to me?
 * U: You looked like you needed it.
 * [magic noises]
 * F: [gasps] Whoa!
 * [device activates]
 * Fir: [growls and barks]
 * F: Fir!
 * Fir: [yowls]
 * F: Fir!
 * U: [shudders]
 * F: Fir, are you okay?
 * Fir: Um, I think so.
 * [beat]
 * F and Fir: Daaaah!!!
 * F: [squeals]
 * Fir: F, wait!
 * U: [sighs] Bye.


 * F: [panting]
 * Fir: F, come on! Wait for me! [panting] Why did you run away like that?
 * F: Um, oh, I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the glowing girl, or the hole in space. Or my talking dog!
 * Fir: Yeah. Weird, right?
 * F: Are you okay? How do you feel? What happened? Where did you go?
 * Fir: Hey, one question at a time! This is pretty new to me, too.
 * F: Sorry.
 * Fir: All I know is I chased that pointy rabbit through the glowy thing and then I was somewhere else. Next thing I knew, I was back in that nice girl's arms and I could talk! I don't really understand why I couldn't before. I mean, it's so easy.
 * Prince Hecate: F.
 * F: Quick! Hide in here!
 * [locker closes]
 * Prince Hecate: Who are you talking to?
 * F: Um, myself. It's a nervous habit. Were you looking for me?
 * Prince Hecate: Indeed I was. Quite a coincidence that the Planet Z students moving on to the next event are the same nice girls who were so interested in you, don't you think?
 * F: I'm not sure.
 * Prince Hecate: Perhaps you should get to know them after all.
 * F: But I thought you didn't want me to.
 * Prince Hecate: Let's just say I'm covering my bases. Who knows? Perhaps they will reveal to you the secret to Planet Z's newfound success.
 * F: I dunno. Spying feels kind of... wrong.
 * Prince Hecate: Well, it's your decision, F. It's not as if your application hangs in the balance. On second thought, yes, it does.
 * Fir: Man, she's awful. What are you gonna do?
 * F: [sighs] I don't know, Fir. I don't know.


 * U: All I did was hand F a bunny. Then I ponied up.
 * N: I just don't get it. V's magic came out when she made us outfits. P's when she fixed the party and now U.
 * U: And then F's pendant thingy just pulled the magic right out of me. I couldn't even stand up.
 * P: Like me at the party!
 * V: Or me right before we met F!
 * N: So she's stealing magic?
 * Y: I don't know. She doesn't seem like the magic-stealin' type.
 * N: Yeah, but she had something to do with closing the portal. If her pendant can pull in magic, maybe it stole the portal, too.
 * U: How?
 * N: I don't know. And the pony or person or princess who could help me figure this out is completely unreachable now.
 * P: Which is too bad, because F knows everything about magic and portals and magical portals and portable magics!
 * [thud]
 * A: For now, let's just focus on beating the Shadowletters. And as long as this event puts me in a playing field, I don't think we've got anything to worry about.
 * Y: Oh, it puts you on a playin' field, alright.
 * P: [gasps loudly]
 * N: Am I the only one who thinks this is overkill?
 * Y: [to V] I don't suppose you made motocross outfits.
 * V: Oh, don't be ridiculous. Of course I did!


 * Prince Hecate: You will race in pairs. I and Ζ will handle the motocross.
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): Yes!
 * Prince Hecate: Д and D have requested the short track.
 * Д and D (Latvian Alphabet Lore): [high five each other]
 * Prince Hecate: Since archery is a standard requirement at our planet, any of you should be able to do it. F and S will start us off.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly] Well, that's just marvelous! [sourly] If you wanna lose before we even start!
 * Prince Hecate: Given that F won the last event single-handedly, I have every confidence that she will be able to pull her weight here. Won't you?


 * [camera shutter clicking]
 * Princess Apollo: Welcome, everyone to the Alphabet Games Tricross Relay!
 * [crowd cheering]
 * Princess Apollo: In this event, our qualifying competitors will face off in archery, speed skating, and finally, motocross.
 * [engine revs]
 * Princess Apollo: So if the competitors are ready... [blows airhorn] Each competitor must hit a bullseye before their teammates can start the next leg of the relay.
 * [arrows hit]
 * [audience cheers]
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [growls]
 * [audience cheers]
 * [arrow hits]
 * [arrow misses]
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [growls]
 * Y: [breathes]
 * [arrow whooshes]
 * [arrow hits]
 * [bell dings]
 * [crowd cheers]
 * Princess Apollo: And Planet Z is off to an early lead!
 * [arrows keep missing]
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sourly] Well, that's just fantastic!
 * U: I'm sure glad I don't go to Crystal Planet.
 * Y: You said it.
 * P: Whee!
 * Princess Apollo: If CPA can't hit another bullseye soon, they'll be out of this race.
 * Ζ: You're really bad at this!
 * Y: Ugh! I can't take anymore! Ya have to stop aimin' at the target.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly sarcastic] Oh, that makes perfect sense! Don't aim at the target! Thanks so much!
 * Y: Ya have to stop aimin' at where the target is an' aim at where the target's gonna be.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly sarcastic] Yeah! Definitely take advice from the person [sourly] you're competing against!
 * Y: Do you wanna hit the bullseye or not? Then trust me. Take a deep breath.
 * F: [deep breath]
 * Y: And let the arrow go... riiiiight.... now!
 * [arrow whooshing]
 * [arrow hits]
 * [crowd cheers]
 * [bell dings]
 * Fir: Yeah! That's my girl!
 * Y: See? I was tellin' ya the truth.
 * [magic noises]
 * [device hums]
 * Y: Eh... what... are... you... doing?!
 * F: I don't know!
 * [thud]
 * [whoosh]
 * Princess Apollo: Planet Z only has two laps to go! But it looks like Crystal Planet is making up for lost time!
 * [Shadowletters fans cheering]
 * [wheels rolling]
 * V: Come on!
 * [Wonderletters fans cheering]
 * Princess Apollo: What a finish!
 * [camera shutter clicks]
 * [engines rev]
 * F: Aah!
 * A: Awesome!
 * [crowd cheering]
 * Everfree Forest creature: [roars]
 * [crowd gasps]
 * [tires screech]
 * Everfree Forest creature: [roars]
 * N: Dash, you saved me!
 * A: I wasn't about to let my friend become plant food.
 * [magic noises]
 * [tires screech]
 * A: We can still win this!
 * Everfree Forest creature: [roars]
 * [thud]
 * Princess Apollo: Planet Z wins!
 * [Wonderletters fans cheering]
 * Princess Apollo: Attention, students, please proceed to the gym.
 * [device humming]
 * [portals closing]
 * Y: Is everybody all right?
 * A: Better than all right! We won!
 * N: Yeah, we won, but somebody could've been seriously hurt. The magic is going haywire and I have no idea how to fix it!
 * F: Um, excuse me, I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I just wanted to learn about the strange energy coming from your planet. I didn't know that it was magic or... how it works.
 * A: That's okay. Neither do we.
 * F: Oh, no! Oh, no no no! Not again!
 * A: [struggling]
 * F: I'm sorry! It just started absorbing energy on its own! But I'm not sure how!
 * N: What do you mean you don't know how?!
 * [portal opening]
 * F: It also causes these corresponding rifts to appear! I don't know how that works either.
 * N: Is there anything you do know?! Like how to get our magic back?! Or how to fix the portal to the cave?!
 * F: The cave?
 * N: You're supposed to be so smart, but did you ever think that you shouldn't be messing around with things you don't understand?!
 * [portal closing]
 * F: But I wanna understand!
 * N: But you don't! And worst of all, you put the lives of my friends in danger!
 * F: [voice breaking] I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. [sobbing]
 * Fir: F, wait!
 * Fir: F, wait!


 * Princess Athena: [clears throat]
 * Prince Hecate: You can't possibly call that a fair race.
 * Princess Athena: Prince Hecate, we all saw what happened. You can't think Planet Z had some kind of advantage.
 * Prince Hecate: Can't I? Even without your trained attack plants, your students have wings!
 * Princess Athena: Well, the race certainly had some... extenuating circumstances. Perhaps we should end the games now and declare a tie.
 * Prince Hecate: A tie? Was this your strategy all along? To force us into accepting you as equals? I think not. The games will continue and Crystal Planet will prevail despite your antics and whatever performance-enhancing regimen your students are on.
 * N: I'm sorry I couldn't stop all this from happening.
 * Princess Athena: It's not your fault, N.
 * N: Isn't it? I should know how to control the magic I brought here. But I don't. I let everyone down. And now Prince Hecate thinks we're cheating.
 * Princess Athena: It doesn't matter what Prince Hecate thinks.
 * N: But it does. The students here at Planet Z don't just wanna win. They wanna beat Crystal Planet. It isn't gonna count if the other side doesn't really think they lost. Crystal Planet is never gonna believe we won fair and square if there's magic around. And that magic is only around... because of me.


 * [crowd cheering]
 * Princess Apollo: Since the score's tied, the final event will determine the winner of the Alphabet Games.
 * Princess Artemis: Somewhere on campus, a pennant from each planet has been hidden. The first team to find their planet's flag and bring it back wins.
 * Princess Apollo: And as soon as our teams are ready, we'll begin.
 * U: I don't feel like playing these games anymore.
 * A: But we have to play. This is the last event!
 * V: [scoffs] It's a little hard to focus with all the magic stealing and portal opening.
 * N: And I feel awful about what I said to F.
 * U: Especially since she obviously didn't mean to do all the stuff she did. She's actually really nice.
 * N: [facepalms]
 * Y: Let's just get through this last event and prove we're not a bunch of cheaters. Then you can go over and apologize.


 * Prince Hecate: I know I'm asking you to beat a team that isn't playing fair, but Planet Z must be made to understand that even with magic at their disposal, beating Crystal Planet is simply not an option.
 * Ζ: What if they grow wings again?
 * Prince Hecate: A fair question. Though I believe we can now fight fire with fire. I've seen what your device can do, F. Containing magical energy is fine, but have you considered releasing it?
 * F: But I don't even understand how it works.
 * Prince Hecate: But you'd like to. And since our opponents have already used it to stay competitive, I see no reason why we shouldn't do the same. Unless, of course, you have no interest in Everton. Though, honestly, I think there's more knowledge packed in that little device than any independent study program could offer.
 * [All]
 * Now!
 * [boom, whoosh]
 * Fir: [gasps]
 * F: [struggles] Heeeeeeeeeelllllllp... meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Uhh! Ahh!
 * [transformation noises]
 * Fir: [whimpers]
 * Dusky F: [evil laughter] [to N] You were right! I didn't understand magic before, but I do now!
 * [explosion]
 * N: School!
 * [crackling]
 * [students screaming]
 * D (Latvian Alphabet Lore): Hey! Where are you going?!
 * Prince Hecate: Anywhere to avoid that... monster! And I suggest you do the same!
 * N: F, you can't do this!
 * Dusky F: Why not?! There's a whole other world right there, and it's just filled with magic!
 * N: But you're destroying this world to get it!
 * Dusky F: So what? There's more magic there, and I want to understand it all!
 * [explosion]
 * [students screaming]
 * N: Uhh!
 * Y: [grunts] Don't let go!
 * [students screaming]
 * A: Hang on!
 * V: Obviously! [struggling]
 * I (Spanish Alphabet Lore): We got you!
 * [device humming]
 * [magic noises]
 * N: This isn't the way! I know you feel powerful right now, like you can have everything you want! I've been where you are, I've made the same mistake you're making! I put on a crown and, just like you, I was overwhelmed by the magic it contained! I thought it could get me everything I wanted!
 * Dusky F: Oh, you're wrong. Unlike you, I can have everything I want!
 * N: No, you can't. Even with all that magic and power, you'll still be alone! True magic comes from honesty! Loyalty! Laughter! Generosity! Kindness! I understand you, F, and I want to show you the most important magic of all...
 * [transformation noises]
 * Ñ: ...the Magic of the Alphabet!
 * [magic noises]
 * Dusky F: [grunts] [evil laughter]
 * Fir: F!
 * F: Fir?
 * Dusky F: Noooo!
 * Ñ: Take my hand, F. Let me show you there's another way... just like someone once did for me.
 * [magic noises]
 * F: I am so sorry... I didn't mean for any of this to happen...
 * N: I know. And going by my own experiences, they'll forgive you.
 * Fir: [barks]
 * F: [giggles]


 * Prince Hecate: [angrily] Princess Athena, on behalf of Crystal Planet, I demand that you forfeit the Alphabet Games! Clearly, Planet Z has had unfair advantage for quite some time! And it's certainly obvious that your students have been using magic for their own benefit!
 * Princess Athena: I'd like to think that saving the world benefits us all.
 * Ζ: At least they didn't manipulate F into releasing all the stolen magic and turning into a power-crazed magical creature that tried to rip the world apart just to win a game.
 * P: Wow! That's a lot to take in when you say it all at once.
 * Prince Hecate: That's ridiculous!
 * Fir: Nope, that's pretty much what happened.
 * S (Brazilian Alphabet Lore): [sweetly] Actually, we're all to blame. [sourly] Mostly it was her.
 * Prince Hecate: Obviously my students have been infected with your magic, but I plan on taking all of this up with the planet board!
 * Princess Athena: Good. I'm sure they would be very interested in hearing all about the magical students with wings.
 * Princess Artemis: Oh, and the portals to different dimensions.
 * Princess Apollo: And don't forget to tell them about the talking dog. [giggles]
 * Fir: Because that would never ruin your reputation.
 * [Princess F's theme playing]
 * Princess Athena: Well, I know these Alphabet Games haven't been what any of us expected, but given what we've all just been through, I think it's fair to declare us all winners.
 * [everyone cheers]


 * Princess Apollo: I guess that was one way to finish up your time at Crystal Planet. Pretty sure Hecate will be fast-tracking your application after all of that.
 * F: I've been thinking about it and... I'm not so sure now is the time for me to apply to Everton.
 * Princess Apollo: Really?
 * F: I may know about a lot of things, but friendship isn't really one of them. And I'm definitely not gonna learn more about it by being alone all the time.
 * Princess Apollo: So, you're staying at Crystal Planet?
 * F: Well, it seems the students here at Planet Z know an awful lot about the subject. I don't suppose...
 * Princess Apollo: You could transfer to this planet instead.
 * F: Really?
 * Princess Apollo: You'd certainly be missed at Crystal Planet. But I think that's a great idea! I'll be sure to speak to Princess Athena about it right away.


 * U: Still no word from Princess F?
 * N: Not yet. But I think I may have figured out how magic works in this world. We pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves. I was so busy waiting for someone else to give me the answers that I gave up looking for them myself. I'm sure there will be more magical problems that pop up in this world, but like Y said, Princess F has her own problems to worry about in the planet. We can't expect her to always be around to help us.
 * F: But maybe I can be?
 * Princess Athena: It seems we have a new Wonderletter here at Planet Z!
 * F: I'm not sure how much help I could be. But I'd like to try. If you would all give me a chance.
 * Princess Athena: I'm sure I can count on you girls to help her feel at home.
 * N: You sure can.
 * P: [squee]


 * Trix: I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner! I didn't get your messages until just now because I was caught in this time travel loop and, honestly, it was the strangest thing that's ever happened to me! [beat]
 * P: [slurping drink]
 * Trix: Make that the second strangest.


 * [end credits]