01x01 - Un-Welcome Back

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Follow your heart

Straight to the stars

Your bond already shows

The magic glows
Our friendship grows

Chase your dreams

-Run wild and free
-Wild and free

Trust in your destiny

Follow your heart

Straight to the stars

Your bond already shows

The magic glows
Our friendship grows

So follow your heart

-
Straight to the stars
-Straight to the stars

So follow your heart

Yes!

-Whoo!
-Yeah!

-Yay!
-All right!

Come on, Wildstar. Let's do this!

-Ha! You'll never catch us.
-Sapphires comin' through.

Oh no. I think I'm gonna cry!

Homesick already?
But we just got back to Unicorn Academy.

It's not that. It's just,
I forgot how cute the baby unicorns are.

Looks like the summer away
did not change Ava.

Well, I, for one, have changed a lot.
But I'm sure you all noticed.

Hmm. Yeah, you seem
exactly the same to me.

But, Layla, I love
what you've done with your hair. So cool.

Oh! Thank you. I thought
I'd try something more playful.

Speaking of playful…

Isabel, your braids? Inspired.

Thanks! And Rory,
Storm's mohawk is still k*ller.

Seriously?

Whatever. I know my new do is
bringin' the thunder.

Grimoria.

After I lost my dad,

Unicorn Island was the first place
that felt like home.

Now I've got him back,
but I put the island in danger.

Hey, don't worry, Soph.

I'm sure once we get to school,
we'll forget about Grimoria.

Yeah, it definitely doesn't haunt
anyone's nightmares.

Grim magic is more dangerous than ever.
I promise I'm going to fix this.

Ahem.
We
.
We
are gonna fix this.

Yeah.

Soph, everything's gonna be fine.

Oh, I think Valentina's here!

Hi, Leaf.

I'd know that butterfly anywhere.

Hey, Val. Need some company up here?

Hey, show-off. Did you miss me?

About time you showed up.

See you down there, Val!

Oh! I know I'm late,
but I had important family business.

I was helping Grandmama plant a big…
Oh, I shouldn't say.

It's a surpri-- Oh!

Cinder!

I missed you, and your fabulous mane too.

Thank you.

-Voilà.
-What is that?

-So pretty.
-Wait, is that…

The
Fairy Tiara? Absolutely.

-Fairy Tiara? What is that?
-Hey, careful with that!

Rory, the Fairy Tiara
is a piece of island history.

The very first unicorn rider,
Solaira Furi,

used it to defeat
the forces of grim magic.

That's right, Solaira Furi,
my
ancestor.

The Tiara's been in my family
for generations.

-Oh!
-And this summer, Grandmama gave it to me.

Wait, this thing defeated grim magic?
Can we use it now?

Sorry, Soph.

The legends say the Tiara's magic
was powered by six Fairy Gemstones,

and as you can see, no gemstones.

-What happened to them?
-I don't know.

They went missing
in the battle to save the island,

never to be seen again.

But it's still legendary,
and this is only part of the surprise.

Wait till you see what we have planned.

Uh! Isn't anyone gonna ask me
what the surprise is?

Nah, we wouldn't want to ruin it.

Please?

-No.
-Man, I can't believe you.

It's good to be home.

Imagine how excited the new kids must be.
They have so much to learn.

Ahem.

Welcome to Unicorn Academy.

This term, we have something very special
planned for you.

In a few weeks,
we'll be throwing the Solaira Festival.

An event held every half century

to honor the original unicorn rider.

-Solaira Furi.
-I can't wait!

Whoa! She's wearing your tiara.

Does that unicorn have wings?

Did you know that was an option?

That's Skywind, Solaira's unicorn.

And that's not the best part
of the surprise.

The Solaira Festival will have feasting,
pageantry, magic--

And don't forget the best part.

I will be performing.

-Serena!
-Is that Serena?

-Can I get an autograph?
-Who's that?

Who's that? It's Serena! She's a pop icon.

Great to be here, Unicorn Academy.

Charmed.

Indeed. Ms. Serena Furi--

It's "Serena." Just "Serena."

Wait. Serena's a… Furi?

As in…

As in my mega-famous superstar cousin?

Yes. Surprise.

Oh, I can't believe it.
I'm gonna pass out.

No, cry. No, throw up.
No, wait. I'm back to passing out. Oh!

Yes. Welcome, Ms. Serena.

Serena will be performing
at the Solaira Festival.

Yes!

-Wow!
-All right!

What do you think, Encore?

Should we give them a taste?

Not everything's as it seems
when it comes to Serena.

All right!

Everywhere I go
They want my autograph

I'm a superstar student
Finished top of my class

They give me straight A's 'cause--

Oh, whoa!

Oh no! Look out!

-Run!
-Run! Run!

We're under attack!

Come on!

Run!

-Get up!
-Whoa!

Come on. This way! Hurry!

Help! Oh! Help me!

Grim magic? We so got this. Come on.

Sapphires, get inside!

Nice one, Leaf.

Ice blast, Glacier!

Crushed it!

Light shield!

Run!

Ravenzella!

Give it up, Ravenzella!
We'll never let you win.

My dear friend Sophia.

You already have.

Uh… that looks bad.

And that looks worse.

Ugh! She's mine!

Sophia!

Hyah!

Let's go!

You got this, Cinder.

Come on, Leaf!

Light blast, Wildstar!

Hah!

Come on, Glacier.

This thing needs to chill out.

Yes, Layla!

I've been working on my quips
over the summer.

Aah… yaah!

I got you now.

Oopsie.

Hyah!

See you cuties soon.

Uh… uh… Huh?

Oh, where… where'd she go?

Sophia!

Are you okay?

I'm okay. She's gone.

It's her fault.

Sapphires for the win! Again!

So why is everyone looking at us
like we're the baddies?

Students, stand down.

Ravenzella has left.
You are safe for the time being.

With Grimoria back, we must be vigilant
for danger such as this.

For this reason,
a new curfew will be set in place.

What?

At sundown,
everyone must be in their dorms.

Now, please proceed inside
in an orderly manner.

-Curfew?
-Are you serious?

Wow, Sapphires.

Thanks for the great first day.

Ahem.

How many times
do we have to have this conversation?

What were we to do?
She attacked the school and--

And instead of letting us
handle the Queen of Grimoria,

you rushed in, putting yourselves
and your unicorns in danger! Again!

-We were trying to help!
-We were defending ourselves!

-We've faced grim magic a ton before.
-This is different.

Ravenzella's back on her throne.

Her magic is stronger now.

The teachers are already spread thin

defending the island
from her grim attacks.

Then let us help.

Please, I need to make this right.
What can I do?

You all can stay out of trouble
and focus on your training.

Sophia, this is serious.

If you step out of line again,
you and your friends

will no longer be welcome
at Unicorn Academy.

-Not fair.
-Not again!

-You're gonna kick a Furi out?
-You are dismissed.

Ms. Primrose?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to do this.
I needed to find my dad.

I understand why you did what you did.

But now, we face the consequences.

Together.

So much for a great year.

If we even make it a year
without getting kicked out.

Maybe Ms. Primrose is right.

Grimoria is dangerous, Sophia.

Remember what happened
when I messed around with it?

I have to do something.

What?

It's just that every time we try to help,

things kinda get worse.

I need to go for a ride.

Don't forget to be back before curfew.

We're supposed to do this together.
How can I do that if nobody has my back?

I wanted to follow in my dad's footsteps.

I wanted to be a great unicorn rider.

All I've done is put the academy in danger

and almost get my friends
kicked out of school.

How am I supposed to make this right?

Huh?

What is it, Wildstar?

You hear that too?

I heard this sound before.

But what is it?

Whatever's going on, fate fairies seem
to know something about it.

You're right.
Let's go see what's up there.

What is it? I… I don't see anything.

Wildstar, try your rainbow vision.

Whoa!

What is that?

How do we get back there?

Oh! Great thinking, Wildstar.

What is this?

Aah!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Wildstar?

I think we just found something big.

Uh, Isabel, it's your turn.

Oh, sorry.

Look alive, people!

Serena, meet the Sapphires.
Sapphires, Serena. Be cool.

Oh!

So good to meet you.

And thanks for the gorge rescue.
Yeah, way heroic vibes.

Serena! Wait, am I dreaming?

Yes, it's really me.

I'd never pass up the opportunity
to perform at my old school.

Plus, I get to spend time
with my amazing baby cousin. Ooh!

Hey!

We found something at Starglow…

Hold the microphone.

Is this
the
Sophia Mendoza
everyone's talking about?

All bad things, I'm sure.

Hey, all press is good press.

I know things haven't been easy for you
with the Grimoria of it all

and ruining school for everyone,
but you can't pay any mind to the chatter.

You think I made it
to my unbelievable heights of fame

by caring what other people think?

-No.
-Maybe.

Honestly, it's like
a total badge of honor.

You're doing something important
when you ruffle a few feathers.

Do you know what I say to my haters?

Nothing. They're not worth my time.

Uh, thanks.

But you know what?

I'm good at reading people,
and you've got a strong aura.

I know you're gonna find a way
to fix this.

Now Encore and I are off
to see our old spots. Toodles, all.

-Wow, she's…
-Iconic.

A lot.

Actually, Serena's right.

We found something big,
and it might just be our answer.

Wow!

-So pretty.
-Are you kidding?

You don't think…

-Is it possible?
-It could be, right?

Could be what? Can someone please
finish a sentence over here?

What if this is a Fairy Gemstone?

It could be the key
to get rid of Grimoria.

-Whoa!
-Yes!

-Yes!
-Yeah!

Huh.

I'll get the glue.

Rory, we're not gluing
an ancient treasure.

Sophia, if this
is
a Fairy Gemstone…

It means the others must be out there.
We could find them.

They've been lost for centuries.

If we find all the Fairy Gemstones,

maybe we could put the tiara
together again.

Then we'd have the power
to stop Grimoria once and for all.

Yes! I love a plan!
This calls for a celebration dance party.

-
Did ya, did ya? Did ya miss me?
-You listen to Serena too?

-I have two ears and a heart, don't I?
-Everywhere I go

-They want my autograph
-Oh no. There's two of them.

There's about to be three.

-Go on!
-Whoo! Come on.

-
Oh, oh, oh, oh
-Whoo!

Nothing in your family stories
about the other gemstones?

Nothing. That's part of the legend.
They're legendarily lost.

No music after :!

Oh, darn. Looks like the party's over.

Wait, where's that sound coming from?

It's coming from the gemstone.
It's the same song I heard before.

What if it's trying to find its friends?

Maybe it wants to get back to the tiara?

Huh? What's it doing?

It's trying to lead us somewhere.

Ooh!

It's leading us over there.

It's just the fireplace.

Uh…

What if…

-Whoa.
-Spooky!

Whoa!

Oh, good. A spooky tunnel in our dorm.

-Uh… where do you think it goes?
-Only one way to find out.

Oh! Why can't we ever do
the not-terrifying thing?

You want us to go down there? No way.

We gotta try. You want
your family's gemstones, don't you?

No. No, no. No, no, no, no.

Ooh. We're all in this together!