Ep 4. Bloom and Gloom

In My Little Pony Friendship is Magic season 5 episode 4, titled "Bloom and Gloom," the ponies of Equestria are getting ready for the annual "Cutie Mark Crusaders' Gab Fest," where they share stories about how they received their cutie marks. While Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity are excited to attend, Applejack and Fluttershy are feeling a little anxious. Applejack is worried about telling her cutie mark story because she doesn't want to disappoint her family and Fluttershy is afraid that her story won't live up to everyone's expectations.

As they prepare for the Gab Fest, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are determined to get their cutie marks before the event, so they can share their own stories. However, as they try out various activities, they each experience scary nightmares and visions about failing to get their cutie marks. This causes them to become fearful and anxious, and they start to doubt their abilities.

In order to help the Cutie Mark Crusaders overcome their fears, Twilight Sparkle uses her magical abilities to enter their dreams and help them face their fears. Through this journey, the Crusaders learn an important lesson about perseverance, self-doubt, and the importance of staying true to themselves.

Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle discovers that a mysterious new figure has been sending the Cutie Mark Crusaders these scary nightmares, which threatens to ruin the entire Gab Fest. Twilight must use her powers to uncover the identity of this figure and stop them before they can sabotage the event.

Overall, "Bloom and Gloom" is a heartfelt and action-packed episode that explores the themes of fear, perseverance, and self-doubt. It is a great addition to the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic series and is sure to delight fans of all ages.