My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Heartwarming: Difference between revisions

== Boast Busters ==

* After Twilight thinks that she's alienated all her friends by showing vast magical power in defeating the Ursa Minor in "Boast Busters", and she tearfully begs them not to hate her like they did Trixie, the Mane Cast's collective [[Jaw Drop]] at the very ''concept'' of hating Twilight Sparkle. They honestly couldn't grasp what Twilight was worried about; of ''course'' they don't mind her being powerful, she's their ''friend''!

'''Rainbow Dash:''' And after whuppin' that ursa's hindquarters, we're even prouder. }}

 

== Winter Wrap Up ==

* The "Winter Wrap-Up" song.

** And its instrumental reprise near the end, when Twilight finds a way to help get the cleanup done on time and ''the whole town'' turns out to thank her for it.

* This brief exchange in the intro:

'''Spike:''' *sleepily* ...Mommy? }}

* Dinky Hooves. Tootsie Flute. Bunnies. Need I say more?

** Fluttershy volunteering immediately to take the girls when Rarity couldn't is pretty heartwarming in itself.

* Lest we forget:

** Yes you are, Fluttershy. Yes you are.

* Twilight tells Fluttershy that she's going to the Everfree Forest, to Zecora's. Fluttershy asks her worriedly, "You'll be ''careful'', won't you?" It's the incredible concern in her voice that makes it a CMOH.

== The Return of Harmony, Part 1 ==

* In the opener, right before {{spoiler|the walls come up}}, this is kind of a nice moment.

'''All Six''': (step into maze) ''Together!'' }}

** Fluttershy admitting she's helpless and is lucky to have such great friends is heartwarming in itself. {{spoiler|It also lets her [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|resist]] Discord's initial [[Mind Rape]].}}

* Twilight returns her friends to normal by reminding them of all the good times they've had together. Even Discord's [[Mind Rape]] was no match for how much they all care about each other once they remembered it.

* The first thing that Applejack does once freed from Discord's [[Mind Rape]] is honestly apologize for her behavior. Twilight accepting it is even more touching.

'''Twilight''': I already have. }}

** And what Fluttershy said when she was freed was down right adorable...

*** Not just it's cute that Fluttershy is so kind, but that being mean to her friends is a nightmare to her. Plus Andrea Libman delivers it in such a [[Moe Moe|sweet]] tone it just makes the viewer even more glad to see the pegasus back to normal.

** Rainbow Dash instantly asks if Ponyville is ok when she's freed, showing her loyalty towards her hometown. This is followed by a wonderful group hug.

* The final confrontation with Discord has an element of this trope, along with [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]]. Individually, each pony was just another play thing to Discord. Even though they have the Elements Of Harmony now, they're still facing the [[Reality Warper|reality bending]] Spirit of Chaos that broke and [[Mind Raped]] them just a short while ago. No one could blame them for being afraid. And yet there's not an ounce of fear to be seen in them -- even from [[Shrinking Violet|Fluttershy]] -- now that they've got each other to back them up. [[The Power of Friendship]] is powerful indeed.

* Twilight [[And Knowing Is Half the Battle|letting Discord know what they've learned from the whole experience]] is not only a completely [[Badass]] [[Shut UP, Hannibal]], it also shows that despite everything Discord put them through trying to destroy it, their friendship still means the world to all of them and they'll do absolutely anything to protect it. If anything, the whole ordeal made their friendship ''stronger''.

* Fluttershy getting furious when Twilight points out that [[The Bad Guy Wins|Discord will win]] if they don't {{spoiler|catch the still corrupted Rainbow Dash}} becomes this when you realize the most likely reason for her being that angry. Discord spent the last two episode [[Break the Cutie|breaking]] and [[Mind Rape|Mind Raping]] everyone she cares about and ''worse'', brainwashing her into being extremely cruel to them. Remember what a [[Mama Bear]] Fluttershy is when her friends are threatened.

** Not only that, but Fluttershy is from Cloudsdale, and Rainbow Dash and she have known each other since they were fillies. So letting Discord permanently mess up her lifelong friend? Unthinkable!

== Lesson Zero ==

* One line from Celestia:

'''Princess Celestia:''' You are a ''wonderful'' student, Twilight. I don't have to get a letter every week to know that. }}

** It's even more touching when you remember just what Celestia's approval means to Twilight.

== Luna Eclipsed ==

* Pipsqueak, at the end, {{spoiler|asking if Luna can come scare them again next year, and telling her "You're my favorite princess ever!" followed by a quick hug before he runs off to tell his friends.}}

** The great implication of just what Pipsqueak said to her. Luna, at the very least in her own mind, has always existed in her older sister's shadow; Celestia is the one who everypony adores. So for someone, even a little colt, to declare ''Luna'' his favorite princess...one can only imagine what that must mean to her.

* Twilight's behavior towards Luna. When everyone else bows down in sheer terror of her, Twilight's first reaction is to try and walk up to greet her personally. Then she spends the rest of the episode doing everything she can to help her. Twilight never once doubted Luna was a good pony.

* When it's revealed that Applejack and Apple Bloom {{spoiler|were in on the whole switch}}.

* Rarity and Sweetie Belle making up in the end is certainly "d'aww"-worthy.

'''Rarity:''' Us. I did it for us. }}

** The moment Sweetie Belle goes to hug {{spoiler|who she ''thinks'' is Applejack, and Rarity's white horn is revealed}} is just...d'aww!

== Cutie Pox ==

* Sweetie and Scootaloo WEREN'T jealous when Apple Bloom got her Cutie Mark. It totally negates what the fans thought would happen! Awwww.

** Even more heartwarming considering that it's ''Scootaloo'' that says, "it's just a cutie mark". Scootaloo is the last Cutie Mark Crusader you'd expect to say that. That one line shows Scoot definitely cares about her friends more than getting a cutie mark.

* At the beginning of the episode, the two trying to cheer Apple Bloom up.

== Sweet and Elite ==

* Rarity choosing her friends over the Canterlot ponies near the end of the episode.

** In spite of that, the aesop of the episode itself. Unlike most kids' shows, the message is never that it's wrong to become successful and popular; only a reminder not to lose sight of yourself and where you came from, no matter how far you go.

* Twilight's complete acceptance of the dress Rarity made, which she spent little time on and was worried Twilight wouldn't like it. The hug and Twilight actually looking adorable in it help quite a bit.

** Rarity bouncing across the screen like Pinkie Pie because she's so happy. ''Aww''.

** And then gives Spike a peck on the check, [[Post-Kiss Catatonia|completely breaking his depression]] [[Worth It|from sacrificing the ruby]].

** If you pay close attention, Rarity makes a token effort ''not'' to try and talk Spike out of his gem. Sure, it fails because well...it's Rarity (both for her own love of gems and Spike's love of her) but still. On top of it, she has it set in a necklace and wears it the rest of the episode.

** When Rarity refuses to surrender her ruby to the greedy Spike, she speaks mainly about how her dear friend gave it to her. It's quite clear that she values it because it was an extreme act of generosity from a friend more than the fact it's a rare and glamorous object.

* It's clear that until Diamond Tiara got to her, Apple Bloom never once considered any of Granny Smith's silly little habits anything to be embarrassed about.

* This exchange from the ending:

'''Granny Smith:''' Aw, don't fret. I forget things all the time. }}

* Apple Bloom rushing to hug Granny who she previously was so embarrassed by, and hugging her repeatedly and proudly for the rest of the episode.

** Also, while she's cut off by a frustrated Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy starts saying "I don't mind-" in her sweet and timid voice. While we're left to imagine what she was going to say, I'd like to think it was going to be "I don't mind giving/sharing my cider, Rainbow Dash."

* Applejack's letter in of itself was a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]], but the last line is particularly heartwarming when you think about how much Applejack appreciates her friends, noting Applebuck Season in particular.

** There's another, more subtle thing about that letter. The fact that she's pretty much sending a casual (if still a bit heartfelt) letter to Celestia shows just how close she and the Element-Bearers have become.

 

** It's even more heartwarming if you consider that Dash's Element is the Element of Loyalty, which means that you're always there for your friends! Taken to the max if you understand that Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy have been friends since Fillyhood!

* When Fluttershy first tries to tell Rainbow that she's too scared of failure to join in Tornado Day, Rainbow's first reaction is a disgusted "Well, suck it up, Fluttershy!" until she remembers who she's talking to, and ''immediately'' changes her tone, asking her gently what's wrong.

** And after this fails, she actually accepts and leaves with a bummed but respectful "Well thanks anyway". Double points in that Fluttershy, despite all the crippling trauma she pointed out all of a second ago, changes her mind out of guilt, overjoying Rainbow Dash.

* The joy on Rainbow Dash's face when Fluttershy finally decides to join her in the tornado as they fly side by side. You can tell that all she really wanted was for Fluttershy to join her, whether she had the wingpower or not.

* The Rarity and Sweetie Belle subplot is really sweet with how much she liked Sweetie's work on the paper (Until the reveal and following [[Tear Jerker]]) and really seemed to love her company.

** Interestingly, Rarity was a lot more understanding than the rest of Ponyville, confronting Sweetie Belle about what she had done rather than outright shunning her.

** Rarity's come a long way since [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E5 Sisterhooves Social|Sisterhooves Social]] with her initial praise of Sweetie Belle.

* The "Applebloom [[Embarrassing Old Photo]] collection" is positively massive, and when you account for the fact that Applebloom is still a pre-Cutie Mark filly, it just goes to show how much Granny Smith (and likely the other Apples) have cherished her existence.

 

* {{spoiler|Shining Armor and Princess Cadence's using [[The Power of Love]] to kick Queen Chrysalis' flank. They didn't even know that would happen, Cadence was just trying to encourage her husband-to-be to cast a last ditch spell to try and repel them.}}

* At the wedding, Twilight has one final question for her beloved brother:

'''Shining Armor''': I told her that she wouldn't just be gaining a husband, she'd be getting a great sister too. }}

* {{spoiler|The build-up to the real wedding after Chrysalis' defeat, with Twilight magically adjusting her brother's tux, their parents tearfully smiling, Fluttershy providing music with her birds, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders as flower girls.}}

* Shining Armor and Cadence's slow dance, pony style, at the reception.

* And of course Shining and Twilight's conversation at the end, when you remember that without Twilight's stubborn love, even when she feared that she was losing her brother's forever; {{spoiler|Cadance would have been dead in the mine, Shining would have remained a mindless puppet of Queen Chrysalis and all of Canterlot would been under the horrific domination of the Changelings}}.

'''Twilight Sparkle:''' Love you too, B.B.B.F.F. *hug* }}

* The way Luna and Celestia look at each other at the end of the wedding. Imagine how many weddings Celestia had to attend alone in those 1000 years, but now she has her sister back.

** Even better; its goal of $60,000 was reached within 3 days! If this isn't proof that the bronies deeply care about the show and their fandom, then I don't know what is.

* [[Tara Strong]] [http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,298111.0.html phones a young fan of the show] after she had to cancel an appearance.

'''Dragon:''' ''[stunned, muttering]'' ...love you, too, Twilight. }}