Thread:Pokemonmastercb/@comment-24908786-20180714181236/@comment-24908786-20180723021120

True, and the magic faltering in Equestria could be part of his plan, acting as a decoy ruse to lure the Mane Six away so he can take over the School of Friendship.

Cozy Glow acts as double agent, putting the idea that Lord Tirek is behind the magic weakening into Twilight's head, she and the Mane Six head to Tartarus to investigate with the full support from Celestia, Luna, and Cadence, thus leaving the school vulnerable. Cozy notifies Neighsay, he makes his move and not only ties up the Student Six in chains, but declares the school under EEA jurisdiction now. When the Mane Six find out, Twilight goes into Heroic BSOD at being tricked and having lost the school to Neighsay, ending Part 1 of the finale so the Student Six and the Crusaders have to work to get the school back, oust Neighsay and Cozy, and help the Mane Six get out of Tartarus if they are still stuck there due to Twilight having given up during Part 2.