Days of Future Beast Wars

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***Days of Future Beast Wars*** is an hour Mlp: Fim and Skylanders TV movie on Hub Network as Discovery Family and Netflix, which first aired on November 22, 2015.

## Synopsis

Snap Shot and Spyro need to talk to Scootaloo, so they travel back in time to find him. But when they return, the present isn't like they left it.

## Plot

Spyro's recent attempts on opening the Wumpan Puzzle Box ends in failure, and he is unable to plot other methods when Snap Shot makes a disturbance. Snap Shot shares his trouble with an unfinished research paper about the Wumpa Islands, and wishes for Scootaloo to help him, but recalls that the pegasus lives in the Wumpa Islands. This revelation leads to Spyro suggesting that they time travel to the past where Scootaloo ended up in the Equestria, by secretly using Jet-Vac's time disruptor so that Scootaloo can help Snap Shot with his research paper while Spyro secretly intends to use the pegasus to open the Wumpan Puzzle Box.

When they enter Jet-Vac's quarters, Snap Shot grabs and activates the device that sends them to the Everfree Forest the time where Scootaloo is assisting the ponies search for a dark relic. Snap Shot urges that they hurry since there's a risk they might accidentally alter the past. They manage to separate Scootaloo from the ponies unnoticed, and fills in Scootaloo of their help but the pegasus becomes too enraptured by the time disruptor's capabilities that he ignores Spyro's question about the Wumpan Puzzle box. Scootaloo suddenly performs a crazy stunt but trips on a rock, causing him to drop the time disruptor which activates and sends Snap Shot and Spyro back to the present. However to their shock, Scootaloo was also taken with them.

Snap Shot's fears become true, when they check outside and discover that the Equestria has turned into a desolate landscape with the Canterlot destroyed, since Scootaloo's presence altered the timeline. They are unable to repair it quickly, when they learn that the time disruptor lost power, preventing Scootaloo from being sent back. Snap Shot suggests they seek the ponies' help from the timeline they're stuck in, but a pony reveals that they were all defeated by Queen Chrysalis, who now rules the Equestria with fear.

Queen Chrysalis orders his pony servants to bring his meals, where Tirek, now also his servant, is ordered to taste test every dish for any signs of poison. Tirek concludes it to be poison-free, much to Queen Chrysalis's disappointment. Afterwards, he orders Tirek to entertain him by dancing foolishly while Queen Chrysalis tries to zap him with his magic. Fortunately, Tirek manages to persuade his master to observe his precious collection, that turns out to be the defeated ponies and Princess Cadance, frozen in display. Though Queen Chrysalis is still disappointed that they lack Snap Shot and Spyro to the collection. A Equestria newsreel reveals the events in the past that helped Queen Chrysalis rise to power, during the confrontation between Tirek, King Sombra, and the ponies to possess Cozy Glow's book of Dark Magic, Queen Chrysalis was able to grab the book for himself and gain powers that led him to defeat everyone who opposed, subjugating the entire Equestria in the process. Snap Shot becomes guilt-ridden for their actions caused the collapse of the Equestria. But Snap Shot discovers, from the newsreel, that Queen Chrysalis possess another time disruptor within his castle, and plans to use it to fix the timeline.

Tirek returns to his lair, where both he and Cozy Glow are kept prisoner. Both Tirek and Cozy Glow are benevolent in this timeline, as they ponder of a way to overthrow Queen Chrysalis and restore happiness to the Equestria, but they have little chance with the ponies defeated. Even so, Tirek remains determined in his goals.

While Snap Shot volunteers to scout the castle's security, Spyro uses the time alone to ask Scootaloo information about Wumpan Puzzle boxes, but to his dismay, the pegasus is clueless on the subject. Snap Shot returns and reveals they have an opening as the troll guards prepare to shift. They stay clear of the troll guards by hiding in a room, only to encounter Tirek. But to their confusion, Tirek is joyful for their presence as he assumes they plan to overthrow Queen Chrysalis, though becomes upset when they only plan to grab the time disruptor. But Scootaloo reassures Tirek of Queen Chrysalis' removal of power if he helps them in possessing the device so they can prevent Queen Chrysalis from ruling the Equestria. Tirek accepts, and prepares to provide the key, which is kept in a Wumpan Puzzle Box. Spyro is shocked to witness Tirek of easily opening it with the touch of his hand. Tirek explains a Wumpan Puzzle box can only be opened by a person who is "true of heart".

Tirek uses the key to deactivate security of the time disruptor. As they prepare to leave, Snap Shot discovers in horror the frozen figures of Princess Cadance and their teammates. This changes Snap Shot's mind that they remain, since there's a possibility they've created a splinter timeline and events will not change despite Scootaloo's return. Spyro frustratingly shows little regard of their fate, but Snap Shot remains adamant and commits to help overthrow Queen Chrysalis. Queen Chrysalis arrives, with Tirek appearing to still serve him, and prepares to add Snap Shot and Spyro to the collection. Tired of his tyrannical master, Tirek finally revolts and duels Queen Chrysalis' powers, while also managing to unfreeze the ponies. Scootaloo moves in to help and single-handedly overwhelms Queen Chrysalis and the troll guards. Queen Chrysalis submits to defeat, with Tirek punishing him to hit his head on the wall 20 times.

The ponies, Tirek, and Cozy Glow express their gratitude of overthrowing Queen Chrysalis, as Tirek and Cozy Glow prepare themselves to rule the Equestria with benevolence. Princess Cadance questions Spyro and Snap Shot's presence, where they explain they're from a different timeline. Regardless, the alternate Applejack hugs his two best friends for always being reliable, putting Spyro in an awkward position. Snap Shot sends Scootaloo back to his timeline, while Snap Shot and Spyro return to their's. They become relieved that they managed to fix the present, but Snap Shot realizes that classes have started and he has made no progress on his research paper. Spyro does nothing to reassure him, faulting him for "cutting corners".

Spyro returns to his room and attempts to open the Wumpan Puzzle box after learning the secret to its access. He takes a deep breath, and meditates to be "true of heart". Nothing happens, as the box still refuses to open. Spyro throws the box in frustration, realizing it will never open because of his evil nature.

## Featured characters

* Princess Cadance

* Spike

* Applejack

* Snap Shot

* Rainbow Dash

* Pinkie Pie

* Spyro

* Scootaloo

* Strykore

* Tirek

* Queen Chrysalis

* Cozy Glow

## Continuity

* Spyro learns that Wumpan Puzzle Boxes open automatically to those who are true of heart.

## Trivia

* The title of the episode is a reference to the 2014 movie, *X Men: Days of the Future Past*.

* + It is also a reference to the album *Days of Future Past* by The Moody Blues.

* Starting with this episode, Scootaloo is not voiced by Eric Rogers. This is due to him stepping down from being the showrunner. Instead, Rhys Darby took over the role of Scootaloo.

* There are a couple of "Back to the Future references in the episode.