Introduction
Watch this, Princess Luna! I'm working on my show I missed last Hearth's Warming, and... ARGH! It's not working! What's the point? This is stupid!
You know, Hearth's Warming isn't about the sho--
Stop right there, Princess! I've been practicing for AGES, and if I can't put on a grand show, everyone will be SO disappointed! We might as well cancel Hearth's Warming, I say!
Hmm... I read a story not long ago that I believe might benefit you. Let me show you... through the power of dream magic!
W-wait! The Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't have time for this! Where are we going?!
After 1st stage
Remember when you were a young and naive pony, lying about defeating an Ursa Major? Do you remember how it left you isolated...
... And alone? I do, Princess, but I don't see why I have to revisit these awful memories. What's past is past, I say! And besides -- I've changed!
Sometimes it is worthwhile to remember everything you have gone through so you don't forget.
Pfft. Why would I forget? And besides, this is COMPLETELY different. WHOA! Where are we now?
After 2nd stage
Look back at the time you took the Alicorn Amulet -- and how you treated everypony when you had it!
Do I have to? I'm not proud of it, but I let my bitterness get the best of me.
I understand that more than anypony, Trixie. Your frustrations corrupted you. We must understand how we feel to avoid seeing the haystacks for the hay.
Well, right now, Trixie FEELS like she must get back to practicing, otherwise Hearth's Warming will be ruined!
I may need to take a different approach. Let us see what you were doing at last year's Hearth's Warming...
Ah, yes. You "borrowed" my Centaur magic to help Rarity and Spike make it to Manehattan in time for their party.
After 3rd stage
Don't rub it in, Princess! My spell misfired that evening.
Yes, but your heart was in the right place. Even though it did not go as planned, you used your magic to help those in need.
I did, didn't I? And it felt great!
Exactly, Trixie! Which means...
... I should take some of your Centaur magic again for tomorrow's show!
After 4th stage
Starlight Glimmer! I remember this. It was an AMAZING show. Some Centaur magic would have probably made it even better though...
Starlight Glimmer is important to you, is she not?
Of course! She's my great and powerful assistant and best friend!
And how did you become friends? Would you say magic led you to one another?
Now that you mention it... I guess so. I could have never done the Moonshot Manticore Mouth Dive without her!
Do you see? The true power of your magic, Trixie, is bringing people together. The show, Starlight, all of it.
But I must warn you of a future yet to come, if you do not heed this lesson...
After 5th stage
Are we at the School of Friendship? Wait! Is that ME? As the Guidance Counselor? WOOHOO! I did it! But why do I look so... sad?
This is what will happen if you forget the true reason for your magic and Hearth's Warming. Single-minded ambition comes at a great cost!
Oh no... Uh, well, I do love the idea of being the Guidance Counselor, but look -- it's Hearth's Warming Eve. Why am I here, alone?
You are working on a show for tomorrow...
Excellent! So everyone will be there to see me perform! I must be greater than great now! Let's go and see how it turns out!
After 6th stage
Home sweet home! But... where is everypony?
They are not coming, Trixie. Over the years, you focused on your magic so single-mindedly... that you neglected your friends, driving them away.
No, no, no, no, no! I was practicing to make the show great for everyone. It was my way of saying thank you and... and... happy Hearth's Warming...
I am sorry, Trixie. But it is not too late to change this future for the better.
Of course it's not! Take me back, Princess. I have something important to do!
After 7th stage
Okay! Is it Hearth's Warming yet? Please say it isn't QUITE Hearth's Warming yet!
Not yet, Trixie... But almost. What are you planning to do?
The show must go on! But not in the way you're thinking. I'm going to call Starlight and the others to come by and help me.
As amazing as I am, it doesn't mean anything if I don't have any friends to show off to -- I mean, to use my magic for.
And what is Hearth's Warming if you're not spending time with the ponies you love?
I am very glad to hear it. You are a wonderful magician, Trixie, and I cannot wait to see your show.
Thank you for your help, Princess Luna. I'm sorry I doubted you. I SWEAR it will never happen again. Hoofsie promise!
... You don't think I can borrow some of that Centaur magic for today though, do you?
Oh, Trixie. Never change!