Twilight Sparkle Alicorn/Princess Speculation [SPOILERS]

[Golurk 468]

Anyone ever have those moments where it feels like Grant and Lee are doing a WWI re-enactment in your head? Basically, two distinct sides fighting to claim victory, yet neither are actually making progress? That's what's going on here on the issue of this actually being a permanent thing ('cuz let's face it, she WILL go alicorn, and she WILL go regal. Those aren't up for debate here).

Basically, I can see pros for both sides of the issue. On the "yea" side, it's preventing the show from going prematurely stale; the change would bring in more potential opportunities and a increased lifespan for the show, which we'd all obviously be for. There's also the potential for a whole new "arc" focusing on getting through difficult times and issues, as well as fitting in.

Not to mention that Twi learning to fly would be hysterical.

But at the same time, a key point in the show's characters are that they are equals, more-or-less. I know this is an often brought up issue, but at the end of the day, one of 'em's got an incredibly high status, the rest don't. Effectively, they're putting Twi on a pedestal and leaving the others back on the ground. To me, this doesn't seem good. There's also the issue of time and location. If she does keep her ascension, she's probably not going to have as much free time, and she may be moving back to Canterlot and away from her friends. Basically, there may be more emphasis on Twi and less on the others, or vice versa. Of course, it doesn't HAVE to play out like this, but it seems most likely to me.

And, my gut's just against this. I just don't see this as a good idea.

To be honest, this matter will have to be approached carefully. This is probably the thinnest ice they've ever had to cross. But, I have faith that the writing staff will do what is best. Whether this ends up lasting one episode, three episodes, or the rest of the series, I'm confident they'll tackle it in the best way they can. They've never let us down before (despite the numerous times we thought they would), so why would they now?

Now I just gotta convince this conspiracy theorist I call a brain...  <_<

[Spectrum 117 6]

I approve of Twilight becoming an alicorn, but permanently staying an alicorn is out of the question. You can't make THAT much of a change, because it would make Twilight the center of attention for the rest of the series.

No, I believe that if Hasbro changes Twilight into an alicorn, they'll inevitably change her back.

[The Weapon 168]

If it's a toy sales argument, just give the CMC cutie marks around the same time to make sure even if the alicorn twilight toys don't sell well, it's got a backup to make it stay up.

 

But yes, keep calm and flutter on. This is going to be good. *Evil laughter*

 

Even if it doesn't turn out well at first, it will get better. Hasbro should just let the writers advance the plot.

Edited February 3, 2013 by The Weapon

[Twinhead B 482]

To the people who are freaking out about this...

 

CALM THE FUCK DOWN

 

we don't know if this will be temp or if its perm...

 

You can't say you didn't see this coming... It's almost like Lauren Faust set it up to be like this...

 

No.

 

Lauren Faust has said multiple times that Celestia and Luna were supposed to be the only Alicorns. Therefore, Twilight was never supposed to be an alicorn. Alot of the events that supposedly "set up" Twilicorn could've applied to anything ranging from becoming a unicorn princess to becoming Celestia's court wizard and everything in between. Given that the show was originally supposed to be very adventure oriented, it's a safe assumption that Celestia may have been preparing Twilight for an epic battle against an unknown threat.

 

Faust even said that the plot of the first two episodes (finding the elements of harmony and defeating Nightmare Moon) was originally the story of the whole first season, hence why Luna was absent all the way through Season 1. The change was obviously made by the people higher up the chain of command than Faust, so they quickly changed it, and left Luna out of the picture.

 

Unfortunately, Lauren Faust has also said she will not reveal her original plans for Twilight, so we'll likely never know where she would've taken the show.

Edited February 4, 2013 by Twinhead B

[cuteycindyhoney 13,306]

I may be alone in this, but I don't understand why so many people are all up in arms over Twilight becoming a princess. I rather like the idea, and don't think it needs any explanations or theories just to pacify older male viewers. Besides, to be frank, Bronies may be more vocal, but are still just a rather small part of the overall fandom. It still is aimed primarily at children. Trust me, little girls will LOVE Twilight becoming a princess!

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

Yeah, that's not going to happen.  Alicorn Twilight was destined to happen the entire time, as she's been preparing for 3 seasons now. Basically she has to write her own magic and this finishes her path to become an alicorn. 

[RWB 229]

But at the same time, a key point in the show's characters are that they are equals, more-or-less. I know this is an often brought up issue, but at the end of the day, one of 'em's got an incredibly high status, the rest don't. Effectively, they're putting Twi on a pedestal and leaving the others back on the ground. To me, this doesn't seem good.

Personal protegé of the Ruler of Equestria. Enough authority to take charge from the major. Being the actual leader of the Elements of Harmony, Being the Element of Magic(Friendship)... She already had incredibly high status(enough to run Ponyville, if she had so desired), she just never used it. The one character in the show that gets more than twice as much screentime as other members of the "Mane 6".

 

Twilight was always above the others, so no, that is no dynamic change at all. Sorry. The show never went out of it's way to paint the Ponies as equal, either. They all have certain flaws and strengths, but that's about it.

There's also the issue of time and location. If she does keep her ascension, she's probably not going to have as much free time, and she may be moving back to Canterlot and away from her friends. Basically, there may be more emphasis on Twi and less on the others, or vice versa. Of course, it doesn't HAVE to play out like this, but it seems most likely to me.

Much more valid reason. But really, you think they are gonna split the 6? Really?

[Golurk 468]

 

Personal protegé of the Ruler of Equestria. Enough authority to take charge from the major. Being the actual leader of the Elements of Harmony, Being the Element of Magic(Friendship)... She already had incredibly high status(enough to run Ponyville, if she had so desired), she just never used it. The one character in the show that gets more than twice as much screentime as other members of the "Mane 6".

Allow me to rephrase: She is better off than most of the cast, but she's still a "regular citizen." If she were to obtain and retain the title of "princess", the undisputed highest status possible, she'd have ponies bowing to her and whatnot, whereas she didn't before (save special occasions), and the same will not happen to the rest of her friends. Effectively, her status will increase to be exponentially greater than the rest of the Mane 6. So, to fit what you mean by "equal," the problem is that they'll become greatly more UN-equal.

 

But really, you think they are gonna split the 6? Really?

No. Which is why I can't put my support behind making this a permanent move. It seems like an illogical thing to do.

[SBaby 660]

I think there's a problem comparing MLP to Sailor Moon: in Sailor Moon Usagi (or Bunny, I think it's how she was named in the US) is a member of a dead government. In Equestria, unless otherwise specified, Twilight would have authority over her friends. The problem with this is that what is at stake here is not that Twilight would become faster than Rainbow Dash, but that she would get to order her friends around. This is an opportunity for a great episode but has to be done right or will feel forced, especially to the ones, like me, who thought that Keep Calm and Flutter On felt rushed.

 

In Sailor Moon, Neo Queen Serenity does indeed rule Crystal Tokyo 1000 or so years after the present day events of the show.  Usagi not only knows this, but she's been there to see it.  For crying out loud, her own DAUGHTER travels back in time from that peroid.  But this, coupled with the fact that she already knows she's the Princess didn't ever change her relationship with her friends.  If anything, it made their bonds stronger.  And there are many things in the series I can cite regarding this.

 

1) They all have strengths and weaknesses, but nothing that would put them anywhere near the level of an *alicorn princess*.  It's like saying that I'm an equal of Bill Gates because I;m very good at math. 

 

2) You know what I meant by "simple life in Ponyville".  If this comes to pass, it'll be a major change and likely permanent to the status quo.  And i don't know if your Sailor Moon comparison is a fair one because that assumes that she could stop being Alicorn Princess Twilight at any point.  Being a princess should mean something, otherwise it's an utterly pointless change.

 

1:  Again, you are assuming that she will become god-like when she goes Alicorn.  There is no evidence to support this, so I see no real reason to address this yet.  If this does indeed happen, then I will address it.

 

2:  Sailor Moon never really stopped being Princess Serenity.  She kept fighting as Sailor Moon, because she realized that there were still evil forces trying to destroy the world and that she had to protect it.  In fact, she eventually rules over Crystal Tokyo as Neo Queen Serenity, and has a daughter with Endymion.  If that isn't acting like a Princess, I don't know what is.  Despite it all, you never really feel that in the present day storylines, she is above any of the other Senshi.  In fact, she has clearly demonstrated on numerous occasions (especially in the Manga) that she would be willing to do anything to help her friends.

 

As for 'changing the status quo'...  Well, yeah.  It's going to change the status quo.  I mean, this happens in kid's shows.  Things get shaken up, and circumstances change.  I honestly don't know why people seem so mortified at this prospect when it's inevitable that this is going to happen at some point.

 

In fact, the more I debate about this, the more interested I'm getting to actually see what the show will do with it afterward.  For those of you that still aren't convinced, I'll tell you what.  Watch it for one more season after this change (because it's obvious that they're using this to set up the next season), and then make your own decision.  I guess all I'm really saying is, just give it a chance.  After all, you ALL gave My Little Pony:  Friendship Is Magic a chance, and this site is the result.

[Metemponychosis 1,260]

In Sailor Moon, Neo Queen Serenity does indeed rule Crystal Tokyo 1000 or so years after the present day events of the show.  Usagi not only knows this, but she's been there to see it.  For crying out loud, her own DAUGHTER travels back in time from that peroid.  But this, coupled with the fact that she already knows she's the Princess didn't ever change her relationship with her friends.  If anything, it made their bonds stronger.  And there are many things in the series I can cite regarding this.

It's in the future. It's not part of what they are in the present day. There isn't an entire country around them expecting them to react to Twilight like royalty.

 

In Twilight's case, unless Celestia says something like "Nu-huh... You're a princess but you don't get to rule yet." Twilight will be their boss and everypony around them will know that and react accordingly.

 

in Sailor Moon's case, the whole world around the group don't give half a damn about who is that girl.

[hawkflame 3,310]

In Sailor Moon, Neo Queen Serenity does indeed rule Crystal Tokyo 1000 or so years after the present day events of the show.  Usagi not only knows this, but she's been there to see it.  For crying out loud, her own DAUGHTER travels back in time from that peroid.  But this, coupled with the fact that she already knows she's the Princess didn't ever change her relationship with her friends.  If anything, it made their bonds stronger.  And there are many things in the series I can cite regarding this.

 

 

1:  Again, you are assuming that she will become god-like when she goes Alicorn.  There is no evidence to support this, so I see no real reason to address this yet.  If this does indeed happen, then I will address it.

 

2:  Sailor Moon never really stopped being Princess Serenity.  She kept fighting as Sailor Moon, because she realized that there were still evil forces trying to destroy the world and that she had to protect it.  In fact, she eventually rules over Crystal Tokyo as Neo Queen Serenity, and has a daughter with Endymion.  If that isn't acting like a Princess, I don't know what is.  Despite it all, you never really feel that in the present day storylines, she is above any of the other Senshi.  In fact, she has clearly demonstrated on numerous occasions (especially in the Manga) that she would be willing to do anything to help her friends.

 

As for 'changing the status quo'...  Well, yeah.  It's going to change the status quo.  I mean, this happens in kid's shows.  Things get shaken up, and circumstances change.  I honestly don't know why people seem so mortified at this prospect when it's inevitable that this is going to happen at some point.

 

In fact, the more I debate about this, the more interested I'm getting to actually see what the show will do with it afterward.  For those of you that still aren't convinced, I'll tell you what.  Watch it for one more season after this change (because it's obvious that they're using this to set up the next season), and then make your own decision.  I guess all I'm really saying is, just give it a chance.  After all, you ALL gave My Little Pony:  Friendship Is Magic a chance, and this site is the result.

 

1) No, I never said Godlike.  (Otherwise I would have used Jesus as an analogy instead of Bill Gates).  But the whole point of the Princess Coronation is that it is a marked change in status.  Much like a billionaire is at a much different point in their life than I am,  Her ascending to the "next level" like that puts her in kind of a different place than the others.  To put it in baseball terms,it would be like if your friend was the star pitcher for the World Series champions while you were still in the minor leagues. 

 

2) For Sailor Moon, you don't feel her change to Princess Serenity because there's no constant physical reminder of that change.  Assuming this is a permanent change, those alicorn wings will *always* be there and remind you of what Twilight's become. 

 

And kids shows are probably the *least* likely candidates for status quo shifts. 

[RWB 229]

Again, there's no argument to be made. Twilight already massively outranks the others on a hierachial scale- she in fact already outranks pretty much every one but the princesses in this regard.

 

I really don't see how you can claim becoming a princess is a big boost in her "rank". She already functions as Celestia's "daughter".

 

It's literally one small step up the scale for her, since she's already about the status of a Duke. She already has enough status that the others would "bow before her".

 

 

...While Pinkie Pie is a small time baker, who doesn't even run the bakery.

[Metemponychosis 1,260]

Again, there's no argument to be made. Twilight already massively outranks the others on a hierachial scale- she in fact already outranks pretty much every one but the princesses in this regard.

 

I really don't see how you can claim becoming a princess is a big boost in her "rank". She already functions as Celestia's "daughter".

 

It's literally one small step up the scale for her, since she's already about the status of a Duke. She already has enough status that the others would "bow before her".

 

 

...While Pinkie Pie is a small time baker, who doesn't even run the bakery.

I don't remember ponies bowing before Twilight.

I do remember them bowing before Cadance, Celestia and Luna.

I think there's a line drawn very clearly here. Twililight is Celestia's student. Takes cate of the library. Period. Where does she appear to have authority that is not out of necessity or her management skills? Or even because she was assigned a duty by Celestia?

[SharkJump 14]

The real problem here is not the risk of Twilight leaving her friends or she becoming a Mary Sue (she already is), but it's the incredibly disturbing and not-so-subtle message of racial superiority this show mainly aimed to pre-teen girls is going to send:

 

only unicors have the ability to transform into immortal god-like beings.

 

It was made perfectly clear that the princesses are unicors who managed to write their own magic. It would be fine if wings and the title of "Princess" were the only rewards, but it was outright stated several times that Celestia and Luna are immortal.

Not only that, but Celestia is explicitly refered as a goddess in the show itself with euphemisms like "As Celestia is my witness".

 

I'm sorry, but how is this acceptable from the very show that is now censoring Derpy because for god knows why she is considered a negative caricature of disabled people by the moral guardians?

 

 

Of course once Hasbro realizes exactly what they've done they'll ask the writers to retcon the whole thing so that every princess besides Celestia and Luna is no longer immortal.

 

Which leads to the next problem:

 

this unecessary change of direction in the plot is going to require a retcon, which by definition is a poor way to manage a story and it's one of the signs the show is getting old.

 

This is where all the "jumping the shark" arguments come in, which I am not going to reiterate since we have already heard them plenty of times.

 

A true shame, but all good things must come to an end, I guess.

Edited February 4, 2013 by SharkJump

[MK15 68]

Every time I read the phrase "It's all Larson's fault" my brain gets burned for rage, and now I'm becoming hotter than the Human Torch. 

 

It's the last time I say it: IT'S NOT LARSON'S FAULT! 

[SharkJump 14]

To add to my previous post, I believe the show is still salvageable if Hasbro gives the writers enough room to fix the imbalance this change is going to cause.

 

They chose to break the status quo, which in itself is not a bad thing, but the writers need to fix these two points:

 

1. the horrible, horrible imbalance between the three pony races. Unicorns can potentially become immortal demi-gods of magic, pegasi fly and earth ponies grow veggies? I get this is a show about tolerance, but something about all this just feels inherently wrong. It reminds me of the strict class division in the Middle Ages, except it gets sugar-coated and everyone pretends nothing is wrong about it, making it arguably worse.

 

2. Twilight's goal in life was mastering magic, not becoming a princess. In fact, according to the synopsis of the episode, she didn't have the slightiest clue that she would eventually become one. She literally gets the status of Princess handled on a silver plate while other characters who are pursuing their goals in life (such as RD and Rarity wanting to join the Wonderbolts and the Canterlot elite respectively, and let's not even get started on the CMC) are put through all sorts of hellish trials and have still not realized their dreams.

At this point it's imperative that the future seasons focus on giving some sort of closure to the rest of the mane cast.

Edited February 4, 2013 by SharkJump

[Anadu Kune 668]

1. the horrible, horrible imbalance between the three pony races. Unicorns can potentially become immortal demi-gods of magic, pegasi fly and earth ponies grow veggies? I get this is a show about tolerance, but something about all this just feels inherently wrong. It reminds me of the strict class division in the Middle Ages, except it gets sugar-coated and everyone pretends nothing is wrong about it, making it arguably worse.

 

Pegasi have absolute control over the weather. That in and of itself is insane power. Toss in the ability to move so fast that you warp the visable light spectrum, and using the body as a wrecking ball. We dont get to see it utilized for combat, but its not hard yo imagine. I can easily see a pegasus version of sombra wreaking absolute havok. 

 

Earth ponies have demonstrated insane levels of strength. Big mac was dragging entire houses behind him completely unhindered. Imagine what he might be capable of. Not to mention the growth and distribution of food seems to be largely if not wholly dependent on them. 

 

People seem to have a great tendancy to underestimate the other pony races. 

Edited February 4, 2013 by Anadu Kune

[Twilight86 6]

Well I guess I wasn't too surprised to see the pic appearing on Equestria Daily. The wings look.. okay and the dress looks pretty good.

I think the main problem will be how Twilight acts after becoming a princess. She might have to help rule Equestria and that might take away her time to be with the other five ponies.Sure her personality won't change. But will she still be able to be with her friends in Ponyville? Sure she will. I just hope the writer(s) do a good job of making it believable.

 

By the way, judging from the toys,Twilight should increase in size? She should be bigger than the other normal ponies,because she's a princess now.

[Twinhead B 482]

 

 

1. the horrible, horrible imbalance between the three pony races. Unicorns can potentially become immortal demi-gods of magic, pegasi fly and earth ponies grow veggies? I get this is a show about tolerance, but something about all this just feels inherently wrong. It reminds me of the strict class division in the Middle Ages, except it gets sugar-coated and everyone pretends nothing is wrong about it, making it arguably worse.

 

No.

 

Show me a direct quote stating only unicorns can become princesses. Go ahead, go find one. Because I can link a quote from Meghan McCarthy herself stating anypony can become a princess by:

 

“being a good pony who shares the gifts that they have been given with others,”

 

Meghan McCarthy also states that they're avoiding changing Twilight's personality as much as the possibly can. Given that Cadance was princess even before The Crystal Empire, it's safe to assume that the term "Princess" is more of a title than anything. Twilight's new challenges will most likely be teaching other ponies her lessons in Friendship. Next time you accuse the show of racial discrimination, please back it up with fact.

 

Link to full article: http://family-room.ew.com/2013/01/29/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-exclusive-twilight-princess/

 

 

 

By the way, judging from the toys,Twilight should increase in size? She should be bigger than the other normal ponies,because she's a princess now.

 

It would seem that way...

 

 

This is the main thing that I don't like about Alicorn Twilight, believe it or not. It seems Alicorns go through a tertiary stage of growth after transformation. Now, it works for Celestia, Luna, and Cadance, but I'd kinda feel a little awkward if Twilight was standing head and shoulders above Big Macintosh like Celestia or Luna does...

 

Then again, Celestia seems to have gained a few inches herself since Season 1...

 

[RoseDust 20]

It might just be me, but really why is everyone making such a huge deal over it? She gets wings and a title, so what. From what I understand by reading the article Twilight will still be the same. The responsibly alone might make her go "Yeah, its a nice thing to have but I don't want to rule." And then she'll have inside jokes afterwords like "Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt and don't want to ever go back."

 

Point being we wont know anything for sure until the actual episode airs. And it seems to me a lot of people are willing to ditch the show over this. Being an avid anime geek I know how it is when you really get into something, only to find out when something changed. Its like some box sets I have.

 

When they Cry: Only season one was ever dubbed due to lack of sales ((and there's three seasons in total))

 

xxxHolic: Same deal ((And there's a season 2 plus three OVAs))

 

Ghost Hunt: Only one season was ever made. Believe me a lot of people really want a season 2, but its not happening.

 

Case Closed: Only dubbed up to episode 130 and there's a total of 684 so far and its still on going. I was so POed when I read they where not going to keep dubbing them. I was really wanting to finish it! ((I don't mind subbed but I like dubbed better))

 

Sailor Moon: Only season 5 was never dubbed for reasons having to do with the Sailor Stars changing from boys to girls. ((Yes that is an actual fact)) But they doing a re-boot of Sailor Moon and bringing it back this Summer.

 

So Twilight getting wings and title of Princess is going to happen and there is nothing we can do to stop it. The writers, animators, story bored artists and the like are just doing their jobs. Hasbro's main job is to sale toys. We can whine and complain but that will not change anything. Let the chips fall where they may.

 

RD 

 

   

[LuckyStar 17]

I am a little disappointed where the show is taking Twilight as well... I saw all the symbolism in her name and what she was trusted to do, especially being that Twilight is between the night and day. Plus, assuming Celestia and Luna will not be around forever, who would replace them? It makes sense that they would fashion a pony who is capable of managing magic the way Celestia and Luna seem capable.

 

However... it always struck me that Twilight would become more like the fabled Starswirl the Bearded, and maybe it would be revealed that she was his descendant. To me, that made more sense. Perhaps it is what will happen and she will be a Princess of Magic. But it seems by all accounts that she's being groomed to follow Celestia to the throne and I am not sure I like that very much. It puts her above the Mane Six in a way that I can't see reconciling.

 

And poor Luna. I feel very sorry for her. She's always eclipsed in some way (no pun intended.)

To add to my previous post, I believe the show is still salvageable if Hasbro gives the writers enough room to fix the imbalance this change is going to cause.

 

They chose to break the status quo, which in itself is not a bad thing, but the writers need to fix these two points:

 

1. the horrible, horrible imbalance between the three pony races. Unicorns can potentially become immortal demi-gods of magic, pegasi fly and earth ponies grow veggies? I get this is a show about tolerance, but something about all this just feels inherently wrong. It reminds me of the strict class division in the Middle Ages, except it gets sugar-coated and everyone pretends nothing is wrong about it, making it arguably worse.

 

2. Twilight's goal in life was mastering magic, not becoming a princess. In fact, according to the synopsis of the episode, she didn't have the slightiest clue that she would eventually become one. She literally gets the status of Princess handled on a silver plate while other characters who are pursuing their goals in life (such as RD and Rarity wanting to join the Wonderbolts and the Canterlot elite respectively, and let's not even get started on the CMC) are put through all sorts of hellish trials and have still not realized their dreams.

At this point it's imperative that the future seasons focus on giving some sort of closure to the rest of the mane cast.

 

No one has ever stipulated that pegasus and earth ponies *can't* achieve the same ascension in status (or even become alicorns themselves). Pinkie Pie was able to quadruplicate and then some using a magic pond, so there are other sources of magic ponies can utilize.

 

I do agree, however, that some focus should be given to the rest of the Mane Six in pursuing their goals. Rainbow Dash came close at the Wonderbolts Academy, but that didn't end up being resolved. Rarity is still going at it... and Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Applejack seem quite content where they are now, but it still leaves many questions concerning their destinies.

 

One thing I don't particularly care for is how this throws off the balance of the Mane Six. There were two pegasus, two earth ponies and two unicorns. Now there's just one unicorn. That's nitpicky to be sure, but it was a nice dynamic that showed off the races' strengths and differences.

[Twinhead B 482]

What I don't understand now is why everyone wants closure from the series after just getting done kicking and screaming that the show is over. I mean, I get it. I'd like closure for the series as well, but not yet! Four seasons is not enough pony!

[Crispy 5,563]

Part of me is confused as to why this is still an issue.  It's going to happen and y'all should wait it out and see what transpires.

 

The other part of me is watching a good number of you do this, and laughing.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8XhNgbi__9w

[Misterian 118]

I still remain convinced that the whole Twilight becoming an alicorn thing will end up being strictly temporary. But if it doesn't come to even that, I have a few tips on how to deal with it if you're anti-alicorn Twilight that still likes the show.

 

1) use the awesomes powers of fanon discontinuity to disregard any and all post-Season 3 episodes until the people behind the show ultimately decides to remove Twilight's alicorn status at any point in the show.

 

2) if you're like me and prefer to watch MLP episodes on Youtube, just put your fingers up on the screen to cover her wings (or fast forward past any points where she'd be flying) and pretend you're not seeing anything alicorn-related on her.

 

 

As for me myself, I admit I have trouble stomaching the idea of Twilight becoming an Alicorn, why? well, here's my question to any and all pro-Alicorn Twilight fans;

 

Why should Twilight be an Alicorn?

 

How would harm the show in any way if Twilight stayed simply the humble librarian who's learning about friendship from start to finish?

 

How would it harm the show if Twilight simply wrote the aforementioned magic she needs to reverse the mistake she made, learned another lesson in the end, and simply moved on from here?

 

How would it harm the show if the focus was on the Mane 6 in general as it was throughout the majority of the show?

 

I'm not entirely closed off to the idea, I simply want to find a very, very, VERY, good and non-contrived reason to want to accept this, and so far I found nothing.

Edited February 5, 2013 by Misterian

[LuckyStar 17]

Just dropping' in my two bits! ^-^ (I also JUST found out about this yesterday because I didn't see season 3 episode 11 until then. Imagine my surprise!)