"You're not Twilight Sparkle either, right?" Cozy asked the radiant, ghostly Twilight.
"Yes, Cozy Glow, I'm the spirit of true magic, although you can just call me Harmony," replied ‘Twilight’.
"Did my classmates tell stories about you?"
"Yes, Cozy. Friendship is magic, and it's time for you to remember that too. Friendship is not only a power with which you can defeat your enemies. Friends are there so you can share your feelings with them: joy and sorrow, victories and defeats. By sharing your experiences with ponies close to you, you'll not only feel safe but also find happiness."
At this point, Harmony used magic to summon a projection of the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"Cozy, you've become one of the best friends of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. They even plan to induct you as an 'Honorary Members of the Cutie Mark Crusaders' next week. They'll listen and help you with anything you need. But if you become the Empress of Friendship, you won't be able to truly be friends with them. Are you willing to sacrifice their friendship for power?" Harmony asked seriously.
"I... I have to! The Crusaders don't have the power of the Elements of Harmony; they're not the heroes of Equestria. They won't be able to protect me from a villain!" Cozy justified herself.
"How do you know? Their friendship is so strong that it's no less powerful than the friendship of the Elements of Harmony. And believe me, if any villain threatens you, they'll do everything to protect you."
Harmony began showing images from the past: how the future Cutie Mark Crusaders became friends, how their friendship strengthened, how they started helping other ponies with their cutie marks, and how many friends they have now. Accompanying the story of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Harmony sang a song about friendship.
[Song melody "A True Friend"
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It's impossible to break up a firm friendship
It never falls apart because of rains and blizzards
A real friend never leave you in trouble
He never asks too many questions
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
We fight and make up
People are joking, "They are as thick as thieves"
My friend can help me at midday or at midnight
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
My friend can help me at midday or at midnight
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
My friend always can help me out
If something happens
To be helpful to someone in hard times
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
To be helpful to someone in hard times
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
To be helpful to someone in hard times
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
To be helpful to someone in hard times
That's what it means to be a faithful, a true friend!
Harmony concluded the song with a memory of how the Cutie Mark Crusaders rejoiced in helping Cozy.
"I understand. But it's my destiny: to rule over other ponies!" The pegasus pointed with her hoof to her cutie mark!
“And you’re already doing a great job helping Twilight! Unwittingly, you even helped me test the strength of the friendship of your classmates! Cozy, you can be the best friend. But you must understand that your professors and classmates also have their own thoughts and feelings. The betrayed trust of teachers and friends is not worth any manipulation. Cozy, try to look at your friends as equals to you, and not as pawns in your plans. Even if you think that they are not as smart as you, this is not a reason to be arrogant towards them. Everyone is talented in their own way. Understand this and try to make real friends! And then you will be happy due to the magic of friendship!” Harmony said confidently, smiling.
"But if you realize your plan, everything will disappear!" Suddenly, Harmony exclaimed, disappearing into the mysterious mist.
"Harmony? What are you talking about? I don't understand, explain!" Cozy asked, but the spirit vanished. Then the wind blew. The pegasus tried to find Harmony but suddenly noticed a tall figure in a cloak in the mist...