Disclaimer: I liked the episode, I just didn't think it was as good as expected.

Here's why.

Way about half a 년 ago, at a 조랑말 convention, I'm sure most if not all of 당신 are aware of the animatic that was shown there; the animatic for the premiere song of this episode: "I'm just a pony."

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Now, that was a RAW version of the song. untouched 의해 any final edits as far as I knew.

In that raw form, however, there was a VAST amount of emotion behind it. It felt powerful, it felt pure, it was simply amazing.

And that right there sums up why I wasn't too invested into this episode: It didn't live...

After 무지개, 레인 보우 Dash briefed me on my assignment, Nikki went in for her briefing.

Nikki: So, what is my 다음 assignment?
Rainbow Dash: I assigned Sean to watch out for any suspicious activity in Ponyville. I want 당신 to do the same thing in Canterlot. If 당신 find any ponies working for ISIS, kill them.
Nikki: Will do.

Meanwhile, I was at Sweet 사과, 애플 Acres with Applejack.

Sean: *Watching a part of town with binoculars*
Applejack: 당신 should take a break. If 당신 look through those things too long, you'll ruin your eyesight.
Sean: Okay. *Puts away binoculars* Nothing interesting is happening anyway....

-Moon Dust's Eyes

"Look everypony it's Eris Luna!" Shouted a 담홍색, 핑크 filly. They all laughed. "Yeah she's just so weird looking with that tail and horns!" Then I walked in to the circle.
Everyone stared including Eris. I was gray with a short purple and black mane. "Leave her alone 당신 jerks. Do 당신 know who that is! That is the daughter of Discord and Celestia! She is one of the most powerful ponies is Equestria! So scat! 당신 heard me scat!" I shouted with a wild look in my eyes.
They ran. "Thank 당신 Moon Dust! 당신 helped me! But.... Why?" Eris said. "Because 당신 shouldn't be punished for your...