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're 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!
Whoa...!
You really don't need to come with us, Twilight.
We can take care of this mission just fine on our own.
Yeah!
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 Silverstream.
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.
Silverstream'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 seaponies 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 seaponies
and escape 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?
Uh, maybe she didn't say that exactly.
But it makes for a better story.
Final stop – Mount Aris Station!
All right.
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?
Ahem. Attention, please! Anygriff here have a problem?
Eh. 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 Silverstream's brother Terramar.
A Hippogriff can have a seapony for a brother?
How does that work exactly?
Shhh! It's rude to ask a question like that!
Can I ask now?
It is kind of strange.
See, after the Storm King was defeated,
the seaponies 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 kind of go back and forth with this.
It's a tiny piece of the magic pearl.
It was split up among our kingdoms.
Well, I'm pretty eager to see the Hippogriff village.
You know, to... get this form signed.
And... research! So...
Hey, Terramar? Does anygriff you know up 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.
Whoa! 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 "Glad 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's my boy!
Hi, Dad!
Haven't seen you in days, son.
Wish you'd come around more often.
Dad, these are some of Silverstream's friends from Equestria.
They came up to—
Princess Twilight Sparkle!
Attention, everygriff!
Princess Twilight Sparkle is here!
She's Silverstream's teacher!
Here to take in the marvel that is Mount Aris, your Highness?
Absolutely! And to have you sign a form for Silverstream.
Glad to! But first,
let's show the princess some real Mount Aris hospitality!
To the refreshment tent for a stein of salmon juice!
Eh. Research.
See you later!
And good luck!
I know you'll find your mission!
Well, your dad's certainly... outgoing, isn't he?
He's a great guy. All my relatives are nice.
That's kind of the problem—
Wait, stop.
What's that wonderful sound?
Those are the Harmonizing Heights.
Legend says that—
Yeah! Awesome!
I love this!
Uh, is she okay?
This is absolutely the best place ever!
You are so lucky!
And you get to swim in the ocean!
You have two great places to live!
How do you make up your mind which one to stay in?
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 Silverstream 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.
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 beautiful.
Con – too far from Equestria.
I think that pretty much sums it up.
But you haven't been to Seaquestria yet.
How can you even compare them?
Terramar's right, Sweetie Belle.
It'd be fair if we visited 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's already signed the form.
Now I just need your mom's signature.
Is she around?
Um... she's a seapony. In Seaquestria.
That's what Silverstream 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?
Yeah!
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, Silverstream just raves about you.
Well, she is one of our most hardworking students.
In fact, I brought this form for you to sign so that—
Both my children are so smart.
Would you like to see their baby pictures?
Mom!
That sounds adorable!
I'd love to! And you know,
to find out about aquatic pony early development and, uh...
Research.
Oh, well, maybe your friends would like a snack while we're gone?
Some kelp chips?
Fish oil tea?
No, thanks, Mom. I'm gonna go show them around.
Look out!
Can't catch me!
Not much sunlight down here, is there?
No grass to run in and no hooves to run on it with.
And excuse me, but how do you keep from getting all pruney?
Everything sounds funny down here!
Okay.
I've seen everything I need to.
So, uh, why don't we find Twilight Sparkle, finish the chart,
and, uh, head back up the mountain?
I have some serious field twirling to do.
Where's she going?
I want to 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 future! Be back soon!
All right! Let's add some positives to the Seaquestria side!
Swimming is like flying, multi-color 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 why it'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 sun-dappled leaves are a mountain terrace ♫
♫ You can see twenty-three different shades of green ♫
♫ To dare to compare anywhere to there ♫
♫ Is unfair and just plain wrong ♫
♫ Colt or mare or you wear feathers, fins, or hair ♫
♫ This is where you belong ♫
Well, on the other hoof,
I can think of a place that's way more exciting and cool,
not to mention more you!
♫ Come on, you know exactly where I mean! ♫
♫ Seaquestria's the most, you're supposed to be there ♫
♫ Underneath the sea where you can feel at home ♫
♫ Swimmin' with your friends, you can spend all day here ♫
♫ Playin' in the bay here, splashin' in the foam ♫
♫ Sailin' through the wavy blue ♫
♫ You'll view a slew of tortoises ♫
♫ Forget the rest, the sea's the best! ♫
♫ For all intents and "porpoises" ♫
♫ 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 ♫
♫ Star wishes 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're you goin'?
Ugh! If you all can't even agree amongst yourselves,
how am I supposed to make up my mind?! It's hopeless!
Sweetie Belle said to tell you
it's your fault that Terramar ran off.
Well, you tell Sweetie Belle that if it weren't for her,
our mission would've been over by 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 ran—
Oh. Wait. I already told you that, didn't I?
Uh, what's going on? Where's Terramar?
Uh, well... he... he kinda left.
He wanted to be by himself.
Which was not my fault!
Mine, either!
Well, 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.
Whoever said that he had to choose?
Well, he did.
Maybe Terramar's making it harder than it has to be.
Yoo-hoo! 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's about to begin!
Thank you, really.
I've had a great time in both places today, but... Wow.
This must be how Terramar feels all the time.
Hello, Sky Beak.
Ocean Flow! You're looking well.
This gives me an idea.
Huh. 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 in my tree.
We might have somethin' worth comin' down for.
We thought we'd 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 than just
where you're from or who you live with.
We love you because you're 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 who love you.
Thanks for everything.
Hey, uh, 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 come visit your sister in Equestria.
Yeah, come see us! You'll love it!
Who knows? You might even want to live there!
Yeah, that was a joke.
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