Princess Celestia: How about you explain what you mean, Twilight?
Twilight Sparkle: Well… This whole thing with Discord, and then the changelings, it’s all got me thinking. Our enemies keep pre-empting the Elements. They know that us not having them is our weakness. We’re helpless if we can’t reach the Elements in time… or so it would seem. But in the case of Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, the pure power of love was able to defeat the changelings. No magic gems required! And I know that the power of Harmony comes from within us, the bearers. So… is it possible to draw out that power without the Elements? Just have it come from us, so we always have it?
Rainbow Dash: Heck yeah! 24/7 Orbital Friendship Cannon!
(beat)
Princess Celestia: Are you sure you’re ready to try?
Twilight Sparkle: It’s not just a straight-up “No”??
Applejack: Well /that’s/ a change of pace…